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 30, 2020


Guest Preacher:
Elder Robert Lowry

Liturgist: Barb Pfeifer

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson


Flowers this Sunday
are given
 to the glory of God


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*: 
Doris Baugh; Inez Geoghegan; Deanna Lewis Sklar, Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
Maddie Richey (friend of the Leonards); 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 granddaughter); 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; Brad Smith; Gloria Smith (Deanna Lewis Sklar's daughter); Phillip Walker (Barb Pfeifer's nephew); Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays
August 30 - Sept. 5: Billy Lewis (5)

Anniversaries
September: Bob and Connie Buck (5)










ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, September 1
Annual Prayer Breakfast, 8 am.
Interfaith Federation
Online registration is needed: ifedgbr.com

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"The Coronavirus Blues" is the title of the sermon that HPC's Robert Lowry will present on Sunday.
 Robert has been Pulpit Supply in Southeast Louisiana Presbyterian Churches for 30 years. He has served as deacon, elder and clerk of session in various churches. He is not only a Stephen Minister, but also a trainer. (Stephen Ministries is an organization that trains lay congregation members to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time.) The father of four grown children, he and his wife, Donna, reside in Gonzales. He is a Professional Engineer and a recently retired Quality Control Consultant.


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This week at HPC:
Monday, August 31:
    
Tuesday, September 1: Interfaith Federation Virtual Prayer Breakfast, 8 AM

Wednesday, September 2:
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, September 3: 
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, September 4:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, September 5:

Sunday, September 6:
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)
10024 Highland Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70810 • 225.766.5775 • www.highlandpresbyterian.org