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Senior Minister:
Rev. Torie Front
Secretary/Treasurer:
Debbie Smetts
Custodian:
Peggy Green
Care Ministry:
Betty Nash
Fellowship Ministry:
Patsy Farmer
Finders Ministry:
Bob Tucker
Membership & Outreach:
Cindy Campbell
Missions Ministry:
Kianna Hays
Moderators:
Jenifer Bruce
Kevin Campbell
Music & Worship Ministry:
Janet Goodman
Sue Hatch
Stewardship:
Bill Goodman
Trustees:
Bob Rowe
Kyle Campbell
Mary Dodsworth
WISH:
Becky Campbell
United Church of Christ, Newark, Ohio
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Welcome!
Highwater is a friendly congregation of the United Church of Christ located in North Central Licking County. Visitors are most welcome. If you come as a visitor, we hope you leave your visit as a friend, and come back again soon.
2009-10 Sunday Morning Christian Education Schedule
The focus this year on educating our youngest members, grades 5 and under, will be at the 10:30a hour, during Children's Church.
There will still be the following offered at 9:30a:
Adult Faith Formation
FROGs (jr. and sr. high youth)
5th grade and under
Also, nursery will still be offered at the 10:30a service.
FISH (Fellows in Service to Highwater) Un-Mystery Trip - Saturday, November 14
We're heading out to Coshocton to shoot clay targets - all men welcome! Bring a friend!
Hanging of the Greens/Fellowship Meal - Sunday, November 22
Immediately following the 10:30a worship service we'll have our congregational meeting to approve the budget; enjoy a fellowship meal, and decorate the church for Advent.
Community Thanksgiving Service - Sunday, November 22, 7:00p
Highwater Church will host our first community-wide Thanksgiving service. A joint effort with Liberty Church and Fredonia Baptist, any members of these congregations or the neighborhood are invited - traditional Thanksgiving music provided and the message will be brought by Rev. Roger Nichol of Liberty UMC.
Cookie Walk - Saturday, December 6, 9:00a
Our second annual Cookie Walk features cookies made by the wonderful bakers of Highwater!
Christmas Caroling - Sunday, December 6, 5:30pb>
All ages welcome as we lift our voices with joy to announce the birth of our Savior. The party doesn't stop with the singing, but with cookies and hot chocolate for all.
Christmas Program - Sunday, December 13
Come listen to the children in our church proclaim the birth of our Savior with this year's Christmas program "Christmas letters". This program will start immediately following an all-church potluck after the 10:30a worship. Following the Christmas program, plan on staying for the new Veggie Tales video about Operation Christmas Child, and a surprise visit from the most famous man in the world who wears a red suit and says "ho,ho,ho!"
Christmas Eve Schedule - December 24
7:30p - Traditional family worship with special music
11:15p - Candlelight Worship of Readings and Carols
Rev. Torie's Last Sunday - January 2, 2010
Everyone is invited to a lunch after the 10:30a worship service to send off Rev. Torie in true Highwater style - with food and fun and fellowship!
8:30AM Worship Service
Service held in the Sanctuary
9:30AM Faith Formation Hour
- Adult Sunday School
- FROGs (Fully Relying on God)- Grades 6-12
- Pre-K to 5th grade
this service often includes Special Music. Children's Church Provided every Sunday
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of every month, at both services, and on other special occassions throughout the year.
The Sacrament of Baptism is arranged with the pastor and is held in conjunction with a worship service.
Our church building is accessible.
We have a:
- Ground level elevator
- ADA restrooms (men and women)
- Wheelchair seating in sanctuary
- Sound system in Sanctuary & Legg Center
- Let us know what else we should do
We welcome children of all ages at our services.
In addition, we provide:
- Cry Room above the sanctuary
- Nursery care during worship services
- Children's Church is available for children up through 5th grade during most of the 10:30 services
Our Address:
Highwater Congregational United Church of Christ
1213 Dutch Lane Road NW
Newark, OH 43055
740 745-1281
740 745-1281 (Fax - call first)
E-mail us
Located 1/4 mile west of St. Rt. 661 on Dutch Lane
12 miles NW of Newark
8 miles North of Granville
8 miles SW of Utica
11 miles NE of Johnstown
Map and Driving Directions
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