If you  desire to be  baptized at our all-campus August 24 Baptism Service being held in Merrill (this is our only scheduled summer/fall Baptism service), you will need to attend this class scheduled on Wednesday, August 6, from 6:00–8:00 pm.   When registering, please list the full first and last name of the person being baptized.  Parents should plan to attend this class with their children/youth.  

The Serve Conference is for all who serve at Highland to empower, train, and equip for ministry.  This is the Saturday offering.  A second option is available on a Sunday afternoon (see other registration).   Some ministries have this as a requirement of volunteering. This training is appropriate for volunteers age teen and older.  Please check with your ministry if you are not sure.  Children's ministry up to grade 5 and nursery is provided if preregistered by August 7. Details of breakout sessions are available when you are registering.  

The Serve Conference is for all who serve at Highland to empower, train, and equip for ministry.  This is the Sunday offering.  A second option is available on a Saturday morning (see other registration if date has not passed already).   Some ministries have this as a requirement of volunteering.  This training is appropriate for volunteers age teen and older. Children's ministry to grade 5 and nursery is provided if preregistered by August 14. Please check with your ministry if you are not sure.  Details of breakout sessions are available when you are registering.  

“Rivers of Living Water” John 7:38 “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”  All women (and girls 6^th grade and up) are invited to enjoy a time to Connect with others as we enjoy a picnic supper including s’mores, to Grow and learn about what it means to treasure Jesus, and to Go reach girls in need!  Check out what the Women’s Ministry has to offer for the fall months and how you can get involved.  We will meet at the Wausau fire pit on Thursday, August 21, 6:00­–8:00 pm.  Bring a camping chair.  Also, bring a feminine product to donate to girls in need in our local schools.  If you have questions, contact Chris Mergen at 715-573-9248 or chris.mergen@gmail.com.  In case of rain, we will meet inside the church.

Have you ever felt discouraged? How can we keep going in the midst of a changing culture? 1 and 2 Thessalonians remind us what’s at stake. And that we are not alone! He who calls us is faithful. We will be going through this book verse by verse very slowly to soak in all of this book’s wisdom.  Led by Dawn Bridges (m1racle.dawn@hotmail.com or 715-302-9089).  Meets Thursdays, September 4 to December 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Wausau Campus. There will be “some” homework involved – so bring your own binder! Cost is $5 for printing fees. No Childcare available.

Letting God Transform Your Ugly Emotions (uncontrolled anger, debilitating fear, and false shame) Into Beauty:  Do you struggle with anxiety, anger, and/or shame?  God wants to transform you.  You can have a life of peace, joy, and love.  Come join us as we apply God’s word to this crucial area of our lives.  Led by Betty Ann Hinds (bettyannhinds@icloud.com; 715-551-8041).  Meets Sept. 10-November 12 (no class on 10/15 and 10/22), 9:00-11:00 AM at the Wausau Campus.  Please purchase the book From Shame to Beauty by Marie Powers. Childcare is offered for infants–4 years. Pre-registration for childcare is required; sign up online as you register for your Bible study class.  The cost for this class is $20 for one child; $25 for two children; and $30 for three children or more.

Ezekiel Part 2:  Most of Part 2 will focus on future prophesies, yet to be fulfilled, which will give us great hope in God’s plan for Israel and the world.  We will seek to know God more.  If you did not do Part 1, you will have no problem jumping in, as you will be provided with a summary of part 1.  Led by Kathy McEvoy (715-212-0748; mcevoy317@yahoo.com).   Class starts Wednesday, September 10– November 12, 9:00-11:00 AM at the Wausau Campus.  Please purchase online (go to precept.org) or at a bookstore:  Ezekiel Bible Study Part 2 – In and Out Workbook ESV Version (approx. 2 hours homework/week) or Precept Upon Precept Workbook ESV (approx. 5 hours homework/week). Childcare is offered for infants–4 years. Pre-registration for childcare is required; sign up online as you register for your Bible study class.  The cost is $40 for one child; $50 for two children; and $60 for three children or more.

2 Corinthians Inductive Bible Study - The Bible will be our text.  Each week there will be a worksheet with questions to work through.  You may use your study Bibles, commentaries, etc.  Led by Cheryl Wright (wife70@hotmail.com; 715-536-1290).  Meeting Wednesday, September 10–December 17, 9:00-11:00 AM at the Wausau Campus. Childcare is offered for infants–4 years. Pre-registration for childcare is required; sign up online as you register for your Bible study class.  The cost is $40 for one child; $50 for two children; and $60 for three children or more.

1,2,3 John and Jude An exploration of John’s encouragement to us to persevere in our faith, walk in the balance of love and truth, assure us of our fellowship with Christ and each other, discern truth from falsehood, and to practice hospitality.  We will also spend a week in Jude discussing false teaching. Led by Kristin Whitaker (kristinjwhitaker@gmail.com; 715-571-0865).  Starting Tuesday, September 16 (going through Jan. or Feb.), 6:30-8:00 PM at the Marathon Campus Cost: $5 (for copies/supplies). No childcare available.

Finding Joy:  Applying the Wisdom of Philippians to our Everyday Lives–Join as we learn about the apostle Paul in a study of Philippians.  I will share from the book and the Bible, but this class is also focused on sharing and community building.  Led by Heidi Schafer-Edwards (hse0202@gmail.com; 715-218-8742).  Meets every other Wednesday starting September 17 – December 17, 9:00-11:00 AM at the Wausau Campus.  Please purchase the book The Joy Challenge:  Discover the Ancient Secret to Experiencing Worry-Defeating, Circumstance-Defying Happiness by Randy Frazee.  Childcare is offered for infants–4 years. Pre-registration for childcare is required; sign up online as you register for your Bible study class.  Childcare cost for this class is $20 for one child; $25 for two children; and $30 for three children or more.