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,
August 22, 2021

Guest Preacher: Robert Lowry

Liturgist: Barb Pfeifer

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday are dedicated to
the glory of God by
Connie and Bob Buck.

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*: 
Betty Bagent; Preston Lancaster; Bill and Billy Lewis; Brandon and Sharyn Lithgoe; 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); Forrest Day family in the death of his mother Mary Morgan; 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
August 23-29: Wendy Stewart (29)
Anniversaries
August: Bill & Barb Pfeifer (3), Mike & Connie Leonard (19), Dave & Peggy Adams (29)

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New Address:

Brandon & Sharyn Lithgoe
18 Gate Hill Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381.

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Help for Haiti
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is providing relief and short-term recovery after the recent earthquake in Haiti. Gifts can be made at https://presbyteriangifts.pcusa.org or 1-800-872-3283 or mail to Presbyterian Church (USA), P O Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

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In Worship this Sunday

HPC member Robert Lowry will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "You Don't Need a Weatherman to Know Which Way the Wind Blows." Scripture readings include Proverbs 16:6, Isaiah 53.6k, Romans 2:1-2, and Romans 3:10.
This week at HPC:
Monday, August 23:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, August 24:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, August 25:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, August 26:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, August 27:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, August 28:

Sunday, August 29:
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