February 16, 2025

WELCOME

ADVERSITY, TROUBLES, PROBLEMS
There are some that teach that if we are having all or one of these things happening in our lives, we aren’t a good Christian. If that is true, then what about the greatest Christian that ever lived, the apostle Paul? All he ever seemed to have was adversity and trouble. When Paul talked about his problems, he did not discuss his personal pain. Paul was not occupied with the problems and adversity that tried to stop him. His concern was for the gospel to be preached so that sinners would be saved.
If you never have adversities, troubles, and problems, how will you be able to grow your faith? I believe we have weak faith today because we quit and run from adversity, trouble, and problems instead of facing all that comes against us in the power and grace of God.
Think about the first century church. It seems like every step that they took forward for the cause of Jesus Christ, they faced opposition. They did not quit or turn back, they just kept pressing on to “the mark of the high calling”, in the power of the Holy Spirit and the LORDSHIP of Jesus Christ. Higher Ground Baptist Church, we need to become a First Century Church in this twenty-first century. The first century church turned the world upside down  because they would not quit! Remember, “a quitter never wins, and a winner never quits,” Don’t give up, HELP is on the way!
1 Corinthians 15:58 says “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” This week, I ask that you pray as though everything depends on God and work like        everything depends on you for this church to be a first century church. If you pray in this way, I believe you will be in church and bring someone with you.
Pastor Roy Yelton      

STUDENT MINISTRY

Kingdom Weekend
A weekend devoted to discipleship, fellowship, and fun. This two-night event is from February 21-23 at FBC Kingsport. If your student is interested, contact Cole at        cmaupin@higherground.org as soon as possible!

SALT & LIGHT Ladies Ministry

ANCHORED MEN'S Ministry

SALT & LIGHT LADIES MINISTRY
Refining Fire Retreat
Ladies ages 6th grade & up, mark your calendars and plan to join us Friday, March 7th, 6:30 pm, and Saturday, March 8th, 8:30 am - approximately noon, at                    Higher Ground Baptist Church for Refining Fire. Our guest speaker will be    Kimberly Sowell. Tickets are $15 for Retreat only or $25 for Retreat & Retreat          t-shirt (T-shirt option is only available through February 16th). Both prices include Friday night supper.  Tickets are available in the Church Office and at the Welcome Centers. There is also a link on the church website to get signed-up.
ANCHORED MEN’S MINISTRY
DISCIPLESHIP NIGHT
Men, please join us Tuesday, March 4th, at 6:00 pm, in the Family Life Center Gym for
Truth, Food, and Fellowship Discipleship Night.
Dinner is available for $5. This must be paid by Sunday, March 2nd. Please sign-up at the Welcome Centers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 27th, Chonda Pierce
Tickets are $29.75 (Cash Only)
Available at the Welcome Centers and in the Church Office
Volunteers are needed for this event. Please see Teresa to volunteer inside or Steve Coates to help in the Parking Lot.

MARTHA Ministry

Martha Ministry ministers to families who have had a death in their family by providing a meal. For more information about this opportunity to serve, please contact Teresa at 423-245-3141.
             

Care House Ministry

Thursdays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Food Pantry and Clothing Closet
Donations will be accepted during this time.
Currently needs men’s and children’s clothing.
The Care House will also be open briefly after the AM Worship Service for donations.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact:
Troy McPherson at 423-963-6829 or
Gaines Faust at 423-863-7313

The Care House will be closed on Thursday, December 26th.

HG Kids 

Security Team

Prayer Requests

Volunteers are needed for the Security Team. If you would be interested in serving on a team, please see Jerry Quillen or call
the Church Office at 423-245-3141.
Do you have prayer requests or someone you would like to place on the Nursing Home/Shut-In list? Please contact: Teresa at tpierson@higherground.org or call the Church Office at      423-245-3141.

Family Life Center

Gym, walking track, and exercise room
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:00 am - 10:30 am
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**
Volunteers are needed to greet at the FLC Desk. If you could volunteer a day a week or even a day a month, any time you could volunteer helps. Please contact Teresa in the Church Office at  423-245-3141.

Last Week Giving

Last Week Attendance

Tithes & Offerings
   

                
$ 37,181.67


    

Sunday AM 
Sunday PM 
Sunday School 
436
177
174


Sunday School Classes

REMINDER
If you are not currently attending a Sunday School Class, 
we have classes for all ages. We would love to have you join us at 9:15 am.
Class AgeTeacher(s)Room #




Ladies 246-60      Nicole Treadway     Sherry PepinB201
Ladies 360 & Up    Elizabeth Looney        Norma Jean Shaw     Sue BennettB106
Ladies 460 & UpPat ParvinB102-103
Men60 & Up      Larry Crawford          Mark DixonB105
Co-Ed 120-40Joe McCannB216
Co-Ed 230-50        Chris Moles             Jerry QuillenB212-213
Co-Ed 340-54Chris MaupinB218
Co-Ed 450-59          Tom Howard            Charlie PowellB202
Co-Ed 6
63 & Up
Scott Tester 
Alan Bennett 
B217
Co-Ed 7
65 & Up
 Warren & Vikki Wright    B104








Students6th-12th Grade Boys
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6th-12th Grade Girls
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  Brian Barkley     _____________
    Stacey Barkley

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Student Building
Elementary1st - 2ndJulie Pyle

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Elementary3rd – 5thVicki Painter
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NurseryBabies - KindergartenKatelyn Williams
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