Highland Baptist Church was organized on Jan. 19, 1890 in the portion of the city known as the Highlands. 

Services were held at 3400 27th St. on Sunday, Aug. 5, 1951. On June 6, 1954 Highland Baptist Church occupied its new building at 3400 27th St.

The Highland Baptist Kindergarten opened in the fall of 1956, beginning Highland’s work in the community as a respected Child Development Center.

For 32 years Highland Baptist Church’s music ministry has presented The Singing Christmas Tree, one of Meridian’s most joyous attractions of the holiday season.

The tree draws thousands of people to its six performances and is a music and drama production under the direction of Franklin Denham, minister of music.

Church Facts

• Name: Highland Baptist Church.

• Pastor: Dr. Carl White, since June 25, 2000.

• Denomination: Baptist.

• Members: 1,333.

• Location: 3400 27th St., Meridian.

• Contact Info: Dr. Carl White, 601-482-0191.

Services

• Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

• Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

• Evening Worship – 5 p.m.

• Prayer Meeting Wednesday – 6:15 p.m.

Weekly Programs

• Senior Adult Exercise – 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

• Precept Bible Study – 9 a.m. Wednesday.

• Adult Choir and Orchestra Rehearsal – 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

• Youth Choir Rehearsal 4 p.m. Sundays.

• Youth Bible Study/Children and Preschool Bible Study/Choir – 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

• Youth Small Group/Youth Bible Drill Study/Children/Preschool – 5 p.m. Sunday.

• TrailLife USA – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

• Men’s Prayer Breakfast – 7 a.m. Thursdays.

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