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
October 18, 2020


Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Sharyn Lithgoe

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday
are given to the glory of God
by Bill and Barb Pfeifer

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; The family of Deanna Lewis-Sklar; 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; 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
October 18-24: Haleigh Thompson (23)

Anniversaries
October 7 - Chacko and Rosemary John










ANNOUNCEMENTS

Condolences to the family and friends of Brad Smith.
Brad Smith, husband of former Pastor Janie McElwee-Smith, entered the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, October 14 following complications from surgery. A private memorial service will be held in Nashville in the coming week. To view his obituary - Brad Smith To contact Janie by mail - Rev. Janie McElwee-Smith, 192 Autumn View Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA. 16648

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Sunday Worship
Rev. Day continues our journey with the early Christians in the Book of Acts on Sunday. "Where Courage Prevails" is the title for his sermon that will focus on Acts 11:19-30 and Isaiah 49:1-6.

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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.

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Session Meeting
Sunday, October 18
following worship
This week at HPC:
Monday, October 19:
    
Tuesday, October 20:

Wednesday, October 21:
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, October 22: 
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, October 23:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, October 24:

Sunday, October 25:
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.
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