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,
February 27, 2022


Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Jack Bagent

Musician: Ruby Lee

Usher: Connie Buck
Flowers this Sunday
are dedicated to the memory of
Bill and Alita Gaines
by Bob and Connie 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*: 
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); 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:
February 27 - March 5 - Connie Leonard (2/28)

Anniversaries:
March - none



Lenten Devotional Study
Making the Road:
Walking through Lent
begins Sunday, March 6

This year our Lenten devotional study is titled Making the Road: Walking Through Lent. and is written by "Presbyterian Outlook" editor Teri Ott. The study begins on the first Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022. These six weeks of devotionals include Walking Through Lent; Walking in the Wilderness; Walking in Prayer; Walking with Others; Walking in Hope; and Walking Through Holy Week.  Beginning next Sunday, March 6, devotionals will be available through “Connections" and our website, highlandpresbyterian.org . If you would like a printed copy, please contact Connie Buck .

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Helpers needed

Hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about the coming second quarter (April - June). Connie Buck is lining up Liturgists, people to provide flowers, and servers for communion for these coming months. If you are interested in helping, please let Connie Buck know.

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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 "Character Counts" based on Ephesians 4:17 - 5:2 and Psalm 15.

This week at HPC:
Monday, February 28:
(office closed for Mardi Gras)
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, March 1: Mardi Gras
(office closed)
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, March 2: Ash Wednesday
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, March 3:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, March 4:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, March 5:

Sunday, March 6: Lent I
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
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