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 19, 2021

Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Connie Buck

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday are dedicated
to the glory of God and in celebration of Cline/Hutchinson family birthdays 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*: 
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, 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

September 19-25 - Jeff Day (25), Ann Cutter (27)

Anniversaries

September: Bob & Connie Buck (5), Robert & Amy Stewart (21)

PDA: Here to Help
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance provides relief and short-term recovery after hurricanes and other disasters. 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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Lagniappe Ladies
will meet for lunch on Monday, September 20, 2021 at City Pork Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. City Pork is located at 18143 Perkins Road East, near Alexander's Market. RSVP to Carol at 235.6392. Also the thrift shop, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow could use clean/in-good-shape sacks (plastic or paper). If you have any, please bring them.

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Food Donations
will be delivered to St. John's Shepherd's market this week. Please bring food items to help fill the grocery basket on Sunday.

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In Worship this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "The Habit of the Heart" and will be based on Acts 28:17-28 and Isaiah 49:1-6.




This week at HPC:
Monday, September 20
(office closed)
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, September 21:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, September 22:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, September 23:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, September 24:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, September 25:

Sunday, September 26:
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