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,
August 21, 2022



Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Dave Adams

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday are dedicated
to the glory of God by Carol Behrmann.
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*: 
Bill and Billy Lewis; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); 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). Malcom Richard (friend of the Leonards)

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

Birthdays:
August 21 - 27 - Dave Adams (22)

Anniversaries:
August 3 - Bill and Barb Pfeifer
August 12 - Jim and Linda Harris
August 16 - Alan and Ann Cutter
August 19 - Mike and Connie Leonard
August 29 - Dave and Peggy Adams
Community Coffee
Cash for Schools coupons

Highland has a long history of collecting Community Coffee Cash for Schools proof of purchase coupons. This summer we donated what had been collected to Broadmoor Presbyterian Early Childhood Education Center and received the most gracious thank you note. If you drink Community Coffee, please remember to clip the coupon when you finish a pound of coffee. They can be put to such good use. An envelope to collect these coupons is in the grocery cart in the Sanctuary.

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In the Pulpit this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day is in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "Staying Power" based on Mark 3:13-19a and Psalm 146.

This week at HPC:
Monday, August 22:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, August 23:
12:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, August 24:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, August 25:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, August 26:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, August 27:

Sunday, August 28:
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
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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