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
November 1, 2020


Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Barb Pfeifer

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday
are given to the glory of God
by John and Louise Dye.

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; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
The family of Brad Smith; The family of Barbara Bradford Smith; Maddie Richey (friend of the Leonards); Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter); 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; Gloria Smith (Deanna Lewis Sklar's daughter); Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays
November 1 - 7: Dudley Payton (4)

Anniversaries
November 21 - Jack and Betty Bagent

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Called Congregational Meeting
November 1, 2020
for the election of Elders and Nominating Committee members
The Session of Highland has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 1, 2020, immediately following worship, for the purpose of electing two Ruling Elders to the Class of 2023 and three members of the Congregation to the 2021 Nominating Committee. If you choose not to attend this meeting due to the risk of Covid-19, you may cast an Absentee Ballot. Please notify Louise Dye, louisedla@aol.com or 225-767-3091 if you would like to do so.

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Resumption of Communion on the First Sunday of each month.
Highland will return to its practice of celebrating communion on the first Sunday of each month beginning November 1, 2020. Communion elements will be provided in individual, sealed containers.

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Special Offering
for Heifer International
Sunday, Nov. 15
In place of our Third Sunday Lunch offering for Heifer International, Highland will receive a Special Offering on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Help us meet our goal of $250 to got toward providing education for girls so that they can grow into productive members of their society.
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30th Annual
Sounds of CommUNITY
Virtual Concert
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020
4:00 p.m.
The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge will once again host its Sounds of CommUNITY Concert (virtual) on Sunday, November 15 at 4:00 pm. The concert is free, but registration is required. For more information go to www.ifedgbr.com .

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Sunday Worship
Rev. Day continues our journey with the early Christians in the Book of Acts on Sunday. "Assured Prayer" is the title for his sermon that will focus on Acts 12:1-17, 24-25 and Luke 22:14-27.

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The Shepherd's Market Food Pantry
During this time of uncertainty, the Shepherd's Market Food Pantry greatly needs your support. Our blue grocery basket will remain in the Sanctuary as a reminder of this need and our ability to meet it.

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Coffee Labels
Magnolia Woods Elementary continues to collect Community Coffee labels. Please place your labels in a plastic baggie and place the baggie in our blue grocery basket.

This week at HPC:
Monday, November 2:
    
Tuesday, November 3:

Wednesday, November 4:
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, November 5: 
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, November 6:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, November 7:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Caledonian Pipes and Drums

Sunday, November 8:
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