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,

September 11, 2022




Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day



Liturgist: Connie Buck


Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov



Usher: Sherry Hutchinson


Flowers this Sunday are dedicated

to the glory of God

by Sherry Hutchinson.

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*: 

Rev. Jeff Day; Bill and Billy Lewis; Dudley Payton; Skippy Thompson.


Extended Church Family*:

Shelli Carpenter (friend of the Leonards); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Ellie and Gigi Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughters); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Patty Farlow (friend of the Dyes); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter); Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Dee Merchant;

Don Morgan (friend of the Bagents);

Aleta Pickholtz; Malcolm and Donna Richard (friends of the Leonards) Ted and Judy Roeling; Richard Waldrop (friend of Jay Nesom); and Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards). 


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


Birthdays:

September 11 - 17 - Anne McKnight (12)


Anniversaries:

September 5 - Bob and Connie Buck

September 21 - Rob and Amy Stewart

Interfaith Federation

Community Prayer Breakfast

Thursday, September 15, 2022

7:00 am

Catholic Life Center Ballroom

(1800 S. Acadian Thruway)


The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge is excited to announce that its annual Community Prayer Breakfast will be held in person this year!


The breakfast will take place on Thursday, September 15 at 7:00 am at the Catholic Life Center Ballroom (1800 S. Acadian Thruway).


Tickets are $22 per person. 

 

More information is available

on the IFED website.


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Lagniappe Ladies Lunch

September 21, 11:30 a.m.

Tokyo Cafe

7584 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite A

(near Rouses)


The Lagniappe Ladies will meet for lunch Wednesday, September 21, 11:30 a.m. at the Tokyo Cafe, 7584 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite A. All ladies are invited to attend, but please let Carol Behrmann know in advance.


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Christmas is coming!


At Christmas each year Highland donates books to the first-grade students at Magnolia Woods Elementary.  What you might not know is the teachers are also gifted with Walmart gift cards to help offset some of their classroom expenses.  If you would like to donate to this project, please contact Connie Buck.


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In the Pulpit this Sunday


Rev. Jeff Day is in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "The Future Present" based on Mark 4:21-34 and Ezekiel 17:22-24.



This week at HPC:

Monday, September 12:

12:00 p.m. AA

    

Tuesday, September 13:

12:00 p.m. AA


Wednesday, September 14:

12:00 p.m. AA

7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA


Thursday, September 15:

12:00 p.m. AA

5:30 p.m. Women's NA

8:00 p.m. Men’s AA


Friday, September 16:

12:00 p.m. AA


Saturday, September 17:


Sunday, September 18:

9:30 a.m. Worship

7:00 p.m. AA

About HPC
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