HPC Connections - Weekend of December 15, 2019

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

December 15, 2019

the Third Sunday of Advent

Guest Preacher: Rev. Martha Robson

Liturgist: Todd Stewart

Pianist: Albina Khaliapova

Usher: Mike and Connie Leonard

Hospitality: Mike and Connie Leonard

The CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

Adorning the sanctuary are given

In Memory of …

Gordon Baugh by Doris Baugh

Fletcher & Leota Harvey & 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

Ed McKnight by Anne McKnight

Bonner & Jane Stewart by Todd Stewart

Jim & Nita Ragsdale, and Jo & Garland Groves by Mike and Tillie Groves

Barbara & Jane Payton by Dudley Payton

In Gratitude for …

Taylor, Caitlin, & Haleigh Thompson by Mike and Connie Leonard

Immediate Church Family*:

Betty Bagent; Doris Baugh; Jeff Day ; Inez Geoghegan; Chacko John; Dudley Payton; Deanna Lewis Sklar.

Extended Church Family*:

Barbara Behrmann (Carol’s mother); Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Dan Durway (former Pastor of Highland); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughter); Eva Fuller (Inez Geoghegan’s niece); Julius Fuller (Inez Geoghegan’s brother); Randy Geoghegan (Inez’s son); Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Claudia Hill (Connie Leonard’s sister); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Aleta Pickholtz; Brad Smith; Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays

December 15-21: none

Anniversaries

December - none

Upcoming Opportunities at HPC

Christmas Brunch - TODAY. We'll gather the celebrate this joyous season with our traditional Christmas brunch following worship. All are encouraged to stay.

Gifts of Literacy. The books will be delivered tomorrow, December 16. If you would like to help, please contact Connie Buck.

The Tuesday Study Class continues the Advent DVD Study, Christmas Gifts That Won't Break, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10:30 am. Make this a gift to yourself this season. For more information contact Louise Dye.

The Christmas Joy Offering will be received next Sunday, December 22. Sharing the Christmas Joy Offering reflects the perfect gift of Christmas by being with the leaders of our church and world — past, present and future — in their time of need.

The Christmas Eve Service of readings, hymns and candlelight will be Tuesday, December 24, at 5:30 p.m.

Guest Preacher next Sunday, December 22, is Rev. Martha Robson.

This week at HPC:

Monday, December 16:

12:00 p.m. AA

Tuesday, December 17:

10:30 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study

12:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, December 18:

12:00 p.m. AA

7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, December 19:

12:00 p.m. AA

8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, December 20:

12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, December 21:

Yard Crew – John Dye & Mike Groves

Sunday, December 22: Advent IV

9:30 a.m. Worship - Christmas Joy Offering

7:00 p.m. AA

About HPC

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)

email: hpchurch@bellsouth.net

emergency: Elder Louise Dye (H) 767-3091, (C) 337-6390

Elder Connie Buck (H) 769-2756, (C) 975-2862

Highland Presbyterian Church (USA)

10024 Highland Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70810 • 225.766.5775 • www.highlandpresbyterian.org