World Communion Sunday
Peace and Global Witness Offering
Sunday, October 3
Your gifts to the Peace & Global Witness Offering join Presbyterians worldwide to help people experience the freedom and dignity that Christ wants for everyone. This offering will be received today. For more information contact Bill Pfeifer.
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 17
following Worship
The Congregation of Highland Presbyterian Church will have a called meeting on Sunday, October 17, 2021 for the purposes of: considering a Servitude Agreement with America Homeland, developer of the adjoining property; appointing Margaret Louise Dye to act as the agent of the church in signing this agreement if approved; voting on nominees presented by the Nominating Committee for Elders to the Class of 2024; and voting on nominees presented by the Nominating Committee for members of the Congregation to serve on the 2022 Nominating Committee. Copies of the servitude agreement will be available for pick-up before worship on Sunday, September 26.
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Mission Opportunity
Bread Pick-up and Drop-off
Highland has a new Mission project for you! Once-a-week we will pick-up donated bread from Our Daily Bread (9414 Florida Blvd) and deliver it to the Shepherd’s Market Food Pantry of St. John’s UMC on Highland Road. If you would like to help, Barb Pfeifer (225) 363-6204 will be scheduling volunteers to handle the pick-up/drop off.
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Heifer International
Highland has a long history of supporting Heifer International and the work that they do. We will receive a special offering for Heifer on Sunday, November 14, 2021. More information will follow.
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PDA: Here to Help
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance provides relief and short-term recovery after hurricanes and other disasters. Gifts can be made online at https://pda.pcusa.org/ , calling 1-800-872-3283, or mailing a check to Presbyterian Church (USA), P O Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.
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In Worship this Sunday
Elder Robert Lowry will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled The Truth in Our Compromising World, part 1 and will be based on Deuteronomy 32:35, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 and 2 Timothy 4:2-3.
