Willow Hills Baptist Church Special Needs Ministry

Interested in meeting new friends? Friends who will be your friends for life? :) Register and join us as a Volunteer at 2026 Night to Shine, in Prescott, Arizona. This is a prom for special needs individuals who are 14 and older. Check out more information on the website at: www.whbc-nts.com. We hope to see you there! Don't forget to register, though! :)

Becky Goldsmith

Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 12 pineapple rings, well-drained 12 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Take small scoops of dough and flatten each into a round base on the prepared baking sheet. Press a drained pineapple ring gently on top of each dough round, followed by placing 1 maraschino cherry in the center. Sprinkle the tops generously with sweetened shredded coconut for added flavor and texture. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve fresh and enjoy these tropical-inspired pineapple upside sugar cookies with a touch of coconut crunch.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for Friday, February 13, 2026, and plan to join us at Night to Shine at Willow Hills Baptist Church. It's going to be a blast! Register at: www.whbc-nts.com

2026 Night to Shine - Friday, February 13, 2026 from 6-9 pm, at Willow Hills Baptist Church - Prescott, Arizona.

We'd love for you to register as a guest or a volunteer. Or, make a donation. www.whbc-nts.com

Thank you, hope to see you there!

Have you registered for Night to Shine yet? We welcome adults with special needs 14+ to register as a guest. We'd also like to invite volunteers 16+ to register as a volunteer for this life-changing event. We are accepting donations to help offset the costs so the event stays free to our valued guests. See our website at: www.whbc-nts.com for more information.

Night to Shine is a worldwide celebration event centered on God's love, honoring and valuing people with special needs, age 14+. It is hosted annually by churches globally, bringing communities and families together in fellowship. The adult special needs ministry of Willow Hills Baptist Church is honored to serve as host for 2026 Night to Shine in the Prescott area. More information can be found at: www.whbc-nts.com. Registration is now open for Guests and Volunteers.

Did you hear that Registration for 2026 NTS is now open? Go to: www.whbc-nts.com to check it out!
We need LOTS of volunteers, so feel free to sign up and let all of your local friends and family know they're welcome to sign up, too. 😄

Registration for Night to Shine is now open!
Check out: www.whbc-nts.com for more information.
Night to Shine is an unforgettable worldwide celebration event, centered on God's love, honoring and valuing people with special needs. Hope to see you there! Registration is now open at: www.whbc-nts.com

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2025 Willow Hills Baptist Church Adult Special Education Ministry Retreat. Having a blast! Thank you to our awesome staff for helping to make it happen!

We are blessed at Willow Hills Baptist Church. Our church and adult special needs ministry were chosen to host the 2026 Tim Tebow Night to Shine next February. So, humbled and excited. Please pray for us as we begin this exciting adventure. Thank you to the Tim Tebow Foundation NTS team for selecting us as a host church. Save the date and watch for more details in the coming months! Friday, February 13, 2026.

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Were saddened by our loss, but excited for Jennifer, knowing she's with Jesus!

Obituary: Jennifer Anne Hinkel Jennifer Anne Hinkel was born in Prescott, Arizona, on Oct. 8, 1974, and passed away at her home in Prescott on March 23, 2025. She is the daughter of Barbara