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,
August 8, 2021

Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Jack Bagent

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday are dedicated to
the glory of God
by Anne McKnight.

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, 

Immediate Church Family*: 
Betty Bagent; Preston Lancaster; Bill and Billy Lewis; Brandon and Sharyn Lithgoe; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Kathy Burke (friend of the Pfeifers); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Ellie and Gigi Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughters); Forrest Day (Jeff Day's son); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter); Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Aleta Pickholtz; Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards), Bob and Betsy Zehner (former members).

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

Birthdays
August 9-15: none
Anniversaries
August: Bill & Barb Pfeifer (3), Mike & Connie Leonard (19), Dave & Peggy Adams (29)
Lagniappe Ladies

Lagniappe Ladies will meet for lunch at Drusilla's Seafood on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Let Carol Behrmann know if you plan to attend.
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Montreat Report

University High Senior Kate Stewart joins us on Sunday to offer her reflections on the "Called To Connect" summer youth conference.

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In Worship this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled Framing Our Story and is based on
Acts 26:24-32 and Isaiah 43:14-21.


This week at HPC:
Monday, August 8:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, August 10:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, August 11:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, August 12:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, August 13:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, August 14:

Sunday, August 15:
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
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Highland Presbyterian Church (USA)
10024 Highland Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70810 • 225.766.5775 • www.highlandpresbyterian.org