HPC Connections - Weekend of August 28, 2022

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 28, 2022

Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Connie Buck

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

Flowers this Sunday are dedicated

to the glory of God

by Mike and Tillie Groves.

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,

www.facebook.com/HPCBR

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; Malcolm and Donna Richard (friends of the Leonards) Ted and Judy Roeling; and Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays:

August 28 - September 3 - Wendy Stewart (28)

Anniversaries:

August 29 - Dave and Peggy Adams

Interfaith Federation

Community Prayer Breakfast

Thursday, September 15, 2022

7:00 am

Catholic Life Center Ballroom

(1800 S. Acadian Thruway)

The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge is excited to announce that its annual Community Prayer Breakfast will be held in person this year!

The breakfast will take place on Thursday, September 15 at 7:00 am at the Catholic Life Center Ballroom (1800 S. Acadian Thruway).

Tickets are $22 per person.

More information is available

on the IFED website.

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Helpers Needed

If you would like to help with Sunday Worship at Highland Presbyterian Church, we are looking for people to be liturgist, communion preparers and provide flowers for Sundays in the months of October, November and December. Contact Connie Buck for more information.

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In the Pulpit this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day is in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "Hopeful Waiting" based on Mark 3:19b-35 and Psalm 130.

This week at HPC:

Monday, August 29:

12:00 p.m. AA

Tuesday, August 30:

12:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, August 31:

12:00 p.m. AA

7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, September 1:

12:00 p.m. AA

5:30 p.m. Women's NA

8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, September 2:

12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, September 3:

Sunday, September 4:

9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion

7:00 p.m. AA

About HPC

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)

email: hpchurch@bellsouth.net

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