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 15, 2022
5th Sunday of Easter



Preacher: Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade

Liturgist: Jack Bagent

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & 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; 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), family of Bob Zehner (former member).

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

Birthdays:
May 15 - 21 - Maggie Stewart (18)

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



Condolences to
the Family of Bob and Betsy Zehner.

Bob Zehner died on Friday, May 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Bob and Betsy were members of Highland Presbyterian Church while they were living in Baton Rouge. They moved to Virginia after he retired.

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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Skippy Thompson has moved!

Her new address is: Skippy Thompson, Magnolia Brook, 9394 Siegen Lane, #513, Baton Rouge, LA. 70810. Her phone number (769-7285) will remain the same but hasn't been connected yet.

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In the Pulpit this Sunday

Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade will be in the pulpit this Sunday. Rev. McCullough-Bade's sermon is titled "What Does Love Look Like?" based on John 13:31-35 and Acts 11:1-18.

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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 16:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, May 17:
12:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, May 18:
11:30 a.m. Lagniappe Ladies
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, May 19:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, May 20 :
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, May 21:

Sunday, May 22:
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