Connecting Our Community with Christ



We stand as a mighty tree in our community:
Strong and rooted,
Soaring and reaching,
Vibrant and fruitful,
Sheltering and comforting.

In worship this Sunday
November 22, 2020


Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Connie Buck

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Thanksgiving decorations are provided
in thanks for God's bountiful love
by Bill and Barb Pfeifer.

If you would like to participate with Highland Presbyterian Church remotely, we will stream this Sunday's service (9:30 a.m.) on our facebook page, www.facebook.com/HPCBR


Immediate Church Family*: 
Family of Doris Baugh; Inez Geoghegan; Bill and Billy Lewis; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Forrest Day (Jeff Day's son); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter); Eva Fuller (Inez Geoghegan’s niece); Julius Fuller (Inez Geoghegan’s brother); Randy Geoghegan (Inez’s son); Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Carol Laborde (Connie Leonard's sister); Joyce Lehman (Barb Pfeifer's cousin); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Aleta Pickholtz; Maddie Richey (friend of the Leonards); Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

*New names added to the prayer list this week are in italics.

Birthdays
November 22-28: none

Anniversaries
November 21 - Jack and Betty Bagent
REALM
Online Giving and Reporting

The end of the year can be rather busy, especially as we try and continue to do things remotely. Did you know that Highland has an online system to enable you to both give and check on your giving balance? It is called - REALM www.onrealm.org/HighlandPresbyterian

By clicking on the above link you will be directed to a "sign in" page. Use the email that the church has on file (the one that you receive this at) and don't worry if you have forgotten your password, click on the link that says "Forgot Your Password?" and reset.

When you login you should see a page that has a Community tab, click on that and then click on "Giving" in the menu. (If you don't see the Community tab, you are already on that page and you should also find "Giving" in the menu.) This brings you to your giving statement (current to the last deposit entered by our book-keeper twice a month).

There is also another "+Give" button at the top of your statement. Click on this button to give to any of our Offerings or special collections from flowers to Heifer. You will see "Fund" with a downward arrow at the far right that allows you to pull down a menu and choose the item you would like to give to.

If you just want to Give Now you can also follow this link: https://onrealm.org/HighlandPresbyterian/give/now

You will be asked to sign in, and then taken to a simplified window with a similar "Fund" line and downward arrow on the right with a menu to choose from.

We all probably don't visit this site as much as we should, but with a few minutes exploring you will find useful information and ways to easily give online. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Louise Dye louisedla@aol.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dedication Sunday
November 22

In the past week you should have received a letter about the financial health of Highland Presbyterian Church and your part in this mission. Please plan to either mail or bring in your pledge card to Highland Presbyterian Church, 10024 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, by November 22 if possible.
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Lagniappe Ladies
Work Morning
Saturday, November 21
10:00 am

Ladies: We are continuing with our annual Christmas project of giving books to the first graders at Magnolia Woods Elementary. While we will not be able to deliver the books in person, we can still offer some excitement for the 64 first graders.
 
We have some books already wrapped from last year. There are other books that we need to wrap. If you would like to help wrap and prepare the books for delivery, plan to meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020. We will wear our masks and distance our activities. While some wrap books, others can help change out the bows and balls on the Christmas wreaths that will hang on the church doors. I believe we can complete these activities in an hour to two.

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Advent Devotional
Joy to the World
available for pickup
November 29

As the season of giving begins, Highland has a gift for you - an Advent devotional book, Joy to the World, by John Piper. The 25 brief devotional readings begin on December 1 and carry us to Christmas Day. Our prayer is that God would use these readings to deepen and sweeten your adoration of Jesus this December and keep him as the center and greatest treasure of your Christmas season. For those not present at church during this time, watch your mailbox.

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Sunday Worship
Rev. Day continues our journey with the early Christians in the Book of Acts on Sunday. "Always Fresh" is the title for his sermon that will focus on Acts 13:44-52 and Isaiah 42:5-9.

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The Shepherd's Market Food Pantry
During this time of uncertainty, the Shepherd's Market Food Pantry greatly needs your support. Our blue grocery basket will remain in the Sanctuary as a reminder of this need and our ability to meet it.

This week at HPC:
Monday, November 23:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, November 24:

Wednesday, November 25:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, November 27:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, November 28:

Sunday, November 29: Advent I
9:30 a.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. AA
Highland Presbyterian Church is a vibrant tree in God's grace-filled orchard. Deeply rooted in God's life-giving presence here on earth, this tree extends its branches to support one another in faith and reach into the world around it to produce fruit. Whether you are seeking God's presence through questions or service, discussion or fellowship, there is a home for you at Highland.
Connecting with Highland Presbyterian Church
office: 766-5775 (please leave a message)
emergency: Elder Louise Dye (H) 767-3091, (C) 337-6390
Elder Connie Buck (H) 769-2756, (C) 975-2862
Highland Presbyterian Church (USA)
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