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Connecting Our Community with Christ |
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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.
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In worship this Sunday,
December 19, 2021
Advent IV
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day
Liturgist: Carol Behrmann
Musician: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov
Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
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"It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness
and thus open doors of hope."
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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,
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Finding Our Place at the Manger
Week 4 - the wise men
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The wise men are the focus of our final week of study in Finding Our Place at the Manger. Truth and a thirst for deeper revelations of Spirit drove them on a quest far from home. Seeking is integral to growing our faith lives. The example the wise men set in their quest can help us find our place at the manger.
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Immediate Church Family*:
Preston Lancaster; Bill and Billy Lewis; 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); Elizabeth Cline (Sherry Hutchinson's sister-in-law); Forrest Day, 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; family of Emma Lou Slack (Jack Bagent's sister); Janet Sutherlin (friend of the Bucks); 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:
December 19 - 25 - Jesus (25)
Anniversaries:
December - none
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The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
(John 1:5)
As night fell on December 10, a horrific line of powerful tornadoes ripped across several states, ending the lives of more than 100 people and wreaking devastation across many communities by the time morning had broken. One of these tornadoes was on the ground for a terrifying and unprece-dented 250 miles, more than 200 of those miles in Kentucky alone, where the town of Mayfield saw the catastrophic destruction of much of the downtown area, including the Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist churches.
It is the season of Advent — a time of watchful expectation that begins with a warning of impending judgment, the end of days, and continues with a prayerful journeying toward the birth of the Christ Child at Christmas, an ordinary babe dependent on the love and care of others for his survival.
In the wake of these terrible and catastrophic storms, it is the role of ordinary people of faith like us to shine as light in this bleakest of winters. We are called to be the hands and feet of God as we reach out to shelter, feed, care for and help rebuild the lives of those who have lost loved ones, homes, work and a sense of safety as a result of the tornadoes. We are invited to stand with them — and to stand together — bearing witness by our gifts and prayers that God is indeed incarnate among us, no matter what.
Gifts can be made online at pcusa.org/DT21. As an option to contacting Presbyterian Disaster Assistance directly, members can also make a check to Highland Presbyterian Church and mark it "for PDA." We will forward these funds on to PDA.
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Christmas Joy Offering
will be received December 19
The Christmas Joy Offering has been a cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s. By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor God's gift of Jesus Christ by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and by developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. This has been a Presbyterian commitment for nearly 140 years.
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Christmas Reception
following worship
December 26
This year we will have our Christmas Worship on Sunday, December 26 at 9:30 am (our regular worship time). It will be a service of Lessons and Carols.
Following Worship we will have a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Fellowship area. Please make plans to stay for a bit of holiday cheer.
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Dudley Payton's new address:
9394 Siegen Lane #210
Baton Rouge LA 70810
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In Worship this Sunday
Rev. Jeff Day is in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled House Building and will be based on Luke 1:26-38, and II Samuel 7:1-11, 16
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Helpers Needed
The first quarter of 2022 is rapidly approaching. If you would like to serve at Highland as a reader, communion server or by providing flowers; please contact Connie Buck. Happy New Year!
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Memorial Poinsettias
In Memory of …
Fletcher & Leota Harvey & Louise Bagent by Jack and Betty Bagent
Eddis & Sally Buck and Bill & Alita Gaines by Bob & Connie Buck
Rebecca Raburn Day by Rev. Jeff Day
Dr. & Mrs. Wm. F. Arey, and Mrs. Bettye Gallagher by John & Louise Dye
Ed McKnight by Anne McKnight
Annette Miller by Mike & Tillie Groves
Barbara & Jane Payton by Dudley Payton
In Honor of …
Patsy Oswald by Mike & Tillie Groves
Taylor, Caitlin, & Haleigh Thompson
by Mike & Connie Leonard
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Monday, December 20:
12:00 p.m. AA
Tuesday, December 21:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA
Wednesday, December 22:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA
Thursday, December 23:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA
Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve
(office closed)
12:00 p.m. AA
Saturday, December 25: Christmas
Sunday, December 26:
9:30 a.m. Worship/Christmas Celebration - Lessons and Carols
10:30 a.m. Christmas Reception
7:00 p.m. AA
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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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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
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Highland Presbyterian Church (USA)
10024 Highland Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70810 • 225.766.5775 • www.highlandpresbyterian.org
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