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,

May 8, 2022
4th Sunday of Easter - Mother's Day



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 our dear mothers
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, 

Immediate Church Family*: 
Preston Lancaster; Bill and Billy Lewis; 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); Elizabeth Cline (Sherry Hutchinson's sister-in-law); Francis Cline (Sherry Hutchinson's brother); 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; Aleta Pickholtz; Ted and Judy Roeling; 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:
May 8 - 14 - none

Anniversaries:
May 19 - John and Marian Kleinpeter
May 28 - John and Louise Dye


Lagniappe Ladies
Wednesday, May 18th
11:30 a.m.
Albasha Greek Restaurant
5454 Bluebonnet Blvd, #G

The Lagniappe Ladies will meet for lunch on Wednesday, May 18, 11:30 a.m., at Albasha Greek Restaurant, 5454 Bluebonnet Blvd, #G. Please RSVP to Sherry Hutchinson if you will be attending.

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May Session Meeting
Wednesday, May 18
10:00 am
(note time change to allow the ladies to "do" lunch)

The Session will meet on Wednesday, May 18 at 10:00 am (please note time change) in the Conference Room at church. An agenda and information will follow. Please let Louise Dye know if you will not be able to attend.

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In the Pulpit this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. Rev. Day's sermon is titled "The Future Present" based on 1 Peter 1:1-12 and Psalm 66.

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Shepherd's Market Food Pantry

There is an ongoing need for non-perishable food items at St. John's UMC Shepherd's Market Food Pantry. The grocery cart in the Sanctuary is there for you to place items you would like to donate. Also, if you have some free time on Mondays, Barb Pfeifer is coordinating drivers to pick up donated bread from Our Daily Bread and deliver it to St, John's. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Barb Pfeifer (bnbpheifer@att.net)
This week at HPC:
Monday, May 9:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, May 10:
9:00 a.m. WW Quilters
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, May 11:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

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

Friday, May 13 :
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, May 14:

Sunday, May 15:
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