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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
December 13, 2020
Advent III

Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Jack Bagent

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

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*: 
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
December 13 - 19: none

Anniversaries
December: none
Pledge Cards

You should have received a letter about the financial health of Highland Presbyterian Church and your part in this mission. This letter contained a pledge card. As the Session looks to finalize a budget for 2021, it is very important that we receive the information that this pledge card contains. If you haven't already, please plan to either mail or bring in your pledge card to Highland Presbyterian Church, 10024 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Treasurer Dave Adams.
The Poinsettias
Adorning the Sanctuary
this Sunday are given

In Memory of …
Fletcher & Leota Harvey and Louise Bagent
by Jack and Betty Bagent
Eddis & Sally Buck and Bill & Alita Gaines
 by Bob and Connie Buck
Dr. & Mrs. W. F. Arey and Mrs. Bettye Gallagher
           by John and Louise Dye
Doris Baugh, Deanna Lewis Sklar, Dan Durway and
     Jo & Garland Groves by Mike and Tillie Groves
Ed McKnight by Anne McKnight
Barbara & Jane Payton by Dudley Payton

In Gratitude for …
Our families by Chacko and Rosemary John
Our family by Bill and Barb Pfeifer
The Glory of God by Ryan Gaudet
Christmas Joy Offering
Sunday, December 20

The Christmas Joy Offering has been a cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s. The Offering distributes gifts equally to the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and to Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. The Assistance Program provides critical financial support to church workers and their families. Presbyterian-related schools and colleges provide education and leadership development while nurturing racial and ethnic heritage. This has been a Presbyterian commitment for nearly 140 years.

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Sunday Worship

Rev. Day continues our journey through the season of Advent. "Advent: Resolve" is the title for his sermon this Sunday that will focus on Luke 1:39-55 and 1 Samuel 2-10.

Lessons and Carols Service
Sunday, December 20

Highland will celebrate the Advent Season with a Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 20 at 9:30 a.m.

No Christmas Eve Service

While we will not have a Christmas Eve Service, we will celebrate the birth of our Savior on Sunday, December 27 at 9:30 a.m.

This week at HPC:
Monday, December 14:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, December 15:
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, December 16:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, December 17:
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, December 18:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, December 19:

Sunday, December 20: Advent IV
9:30 a.m. Worship - Lessons and Carols
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.
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