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Strong and rooted,
Soaring and reaching,
Vibrant and fruitful,
Sheltering and comforting.



In worship this Sunday,
February 13, 2022


Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Dave Adams

Musician: 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*: 
Preston Lancaster; Bill and Billy Lewis; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Kathy Burke (friend of the Pfeifers); Susan Carona (friend of the Bucks); 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); Francis Cline (Sherry Hutchinson's brother); 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:
February 13 - 19 - none

Anniversaries:
February - none




Annual Report for 2021


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Lagniappe Ladies
Wednesday, Feb. 16

The Lagniappe Ladies will meet for lunch at TJ Ribs on Siegen (6330 Siegen Lane) Wednesday, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. Please let Carol Behrmann know if you plan to attend.

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In the Pulpit this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. Rev. Day's sermon is titled "Our Inner Work" based on Ephesians 3:14-21 and Psalm 13.

This week at HPC:
Monday, February 14:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, February 15:
9:00 a.m. WW Quilters
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, February 16:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, February 17:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, February 18:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, February 19:

Sunday, February 20:
9:30 a.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. AA
Session
News
Business:

  • Session approved the 2021 Statistical Report.
  • Session approved the 2021-22 Terms of Service for Rev. Jeff Day.
  • Session approved allocating $675.00 from Handbells Misc. Designated Funds (860230) to Pastor’s Discretionary Funds Misc. Designated Funds (820300).
  • Session approved establishing a policy to help manage the increased requests from strangers for assistance during Sunday worship. All those requesting assistance will be asked to provide basic contact information and a description of assistance requested. A time to discuss the needs will then be scheduled with the person making the request, the Pastor, and two other members of the Congregation.

Committee Reports:

Clerk of Session - Correspondence
  • Notification of the ending of domain services was received from Fishnet.us. Highland’s domain, highlandpresbyterian.org, was successfully transferred to Squarespace.com (the administrator of Highland’s webpage).

Christian Education & Congregational Care
  • Devotional materials for Lent have been ordered. Titled “Making the Road: Walking Through Lent” the study is written by Presbyterian Outlook editor Teri Ott. The six weeks of devotionals include Walking Through Lent; Walking in the Wilderness; Walking in Prayer; Walking with Others; Walking in Hope; and Walking Through Holy Week. These devotionals will be available in print as well as through “Connections.”
  • Lagniappe Ladies gathered at Portobello’s on January 19 for monthly lunch. The next meeting will be February 16 at TJ Ribs (on Siegen).
  • The Gift of Literacy project will be continued with the support of Lagniappe Ladies.











Committee Reports (cont.):

Evangelism/Membership
  • The average attendance for January was 17. We welcomed 6 visitors in January. 

Finance
  • For the month of January income of $14,466.00 exceeded expenses of $3,591.53 by $10,874.47.

Missions
  • Bread was delivered to the Shepherd’s Market on four Mondays in January. Items from the basket in the sanctuary were delivered on January 17. The next delivery of the basket items is scheduled for February 28.

Worship
  • Current Covid Mitigation policies for worship and their impact in view of decrease in cases were discussed. Masks will no longer be requested.
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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