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,
January 31, 2021


Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Dave Adams

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers in the Sanctuary this Sunday
are dedicated in thanks for God's blessings
by Mike and Connie Leonard.

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*: 
Betty Bagent; Family of Inez Geoghegan; Bill and Billy Lewis; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
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 grand-daughter); Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Joyce Lehman (Barb Pfeifer's cousin); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Aleta Pickholtz; family of Maddie Richey (friend of the Leonards); Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays
January 31 - February 6: none

Anniversaries
February: none

Worship this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon title is Making Good Through Trouble based on Acts 15:36 - 16:10, and Psalm 30.

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Lent

Ash Wednesday, February 17, marks the beginning of Lent 2021. Printed Lenten devotional studies will be available for pickup in the Sanctuary on Sunday, Feb. 7 and 14. If you would like to receive a copy through the mail, please contact Connie Buck (cgbuck@cox.net). The devotional study for each week will also be posted in this newsletter.
This week at HPC:
Monday, February 1:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, February 2:
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, February 3:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, February 4:
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, February 5:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, February 6:

Sunday, February 7:
9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion
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
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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