We will be serving Christmas breakfast from Jack's at Martha’s Hope. We will decorate, play Christmas music, serve breakfast and give out gift bags. We ask for donations of homemade goodies and fruit to bless the families with as well. We are also in need of donations for toiletries and other items for the gift bags. We need people to help set up, serve and clean up. Let me know how you would like to help!
Come join us as we inventory all gifts donated for Giving Hope at the Southwest Campus. We also need volunteers to put together scooters, bikes, etc. We will meet on the following days and times: 1. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9am. 2. Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4pm. You must register to serve through the Highlands app in order to serve the day of Giving Hope (12/13). We will meet at the Southwest Campus, 1021 Academy Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022. *Proverbs 18:16 NIV A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us as we have our first prep day for Giving Hope. We will meet at the Highlands College Student Center to separate all the gifts by age, gender and price range. Look for the red SERVE tent! We will need helpers of all ages to celebrate the generosity of our campus as we un-bag the gifts, collect all the wrapping paper and tape, price the gifts with your favorite shopping app and sing along to our favorite Christmas songs! If your gifting is assembling bikes and scooters please bring along your hand tools to help assemble those. Appreciate you fam! Can’t wait to see you there! The HC Student Center is the larger building adjacent to the Dream Team Parking at the top of the hill from the entrance off of Cahaba River Rd. The gifts are in two large storage containers in the upper lot and we will caravan the gifts from there into the Student center so bring your wagons!
Alabama Clinical School for Boys, located in Irondale, Alabama, is a specialized residential treatment facility that provides therapeutic services for male adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. The school offers a structured environment with various clinical and educational programs designed to address the needs of its residents. These programs typically include individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, and academic instruction, aiming to support the boys in developing coping skills, improving their behavior, and achieving educational goals. The ultimate goal is to help the boys reintegrate into their communities as productive and well-adjusted individuals. The Church of the Highlands Corrections Ministry Team serves at ACS every Sunday and Monday, having a worship service on Sundays at 10:00 AM and small groups on Monday evenings at 6:00 PM. Christmas Wish List CARE PACKAGES – 80 young boys have provided us with a WISH LIST that consists of shoes, clothing, hobby & requests.. The mission is to provide these things to the boys in a personalized package that will also include an encouraging note written by you. Church of the Highlands will also be adding hygiene kits to each of your gifts as well before distributing them to the boys. Each “Giving Hope to ACS” volunteer will receive the Wish List of an ACS resident by contacting Jonathan Miller via email at Jonathan.miller@highlandsdreamteam.com or by text at 205-577-1716. You will shop and purchase the items, package them in a Christmas gift bag, and tag the bag with the following: ☆ The boy’s name ☆ His hall name ☆ His age We request packages be turned in to Jonathan Miller or delivered to Church of the Highlands – Grants Mill Campus on Sunday, December 7 or 14, 2025, between 9:15 AM and 1:00 PM. (If later than this date, please contact Jonathan directly to arrange.) There will be a Christmas Celebration on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM at ACS. Anyone with a completed background check can be a part of this special evening. We are blessed to be able to share the love of Christ and spread Christmas joy to these boys. Thank you for joining us for Giving Hope to ACS!
Tubman Gardens is a senior living community that also serves disabled adults. This serve opportunity is a beautiful way to bring hope and encouragement to residents through prayer, lunch delivery, and small acts of kindness. In addition to gathering for prayer and connection at the gazebo, teams will deliver lunches door-to-door, offering to pray with residents and assist with simple in-home tasks such as taking out the trash or changing light bulbs. We will meet at the gazebo near the entrance at 10:30am to pray together, review a few helpful guidelines, and get set up. Serving in all areas will begin promptly at 11am. You’re welcome to park in any available spot on campus. Come with faith and expectation—God is moving in this community! The residents truly look forward to our visits each month, and we’d love for you to be part of what He’s doing at Tubman Gardens.