Connecting Our Community with Christ

1983-2023


For 40 years we have stood

as a mighty tree in our community:

Strong and rooted,

Soaring and reaching,

Vibrant and fruitful,

Sheltering and comforting.



In worship this Sunday

December 31, 2023


Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Connie Buck

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

Refreshments: John and Louise Dye

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*: 

Betty Bagent; Bill and Billy Lewis; Robert Lowry; Dudley Payton; and Skippy Thompson.


Extended Church Family*:

Shelli Carpenter (friend of the Leonards);

Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Ellie and Gigi Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughters); Carol Caulder (Bill Pfeifer's cousin); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughter); Tim Hampton; Hugh and Pat Huffman (former members of HPC); Joann Huffmeir (friend of Jay Nesom); Margaret Langdon (friend of Jeff Day); David Leak (friend of the Leonards); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Donna Lowry (Robert Lowry's wife); Brenda McBride (friend of the Bagents); Dee Merchant; Don Morgan (friend of the Bagents); Aleta Pickholtz; Mike Reimringer (Barb Pfeifer's nephew); Richard Waldrop (friend of Jay Nesom); Ben Stahr (friend of the Hunts); and Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards)


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


Birthdays:

December 31 - January 6 - Eduard Teregulov (1)



Anniversaries:

January: none

Farewell Reception for Rev. Jeff Day

Sunday, January 14


A Farewell Reception for Rev. Jeff Day will be held following Worship on Sunday, January 14 (Rev. Day's last Sunday in the pulpit). Please make plans to stay and share our appreciation for Rev. Day and his service to Highland Presbyterian. If you would like to provide refreshments for the reception, a sign-up sheet is available in the Fellowship area. For more information contact Connie Buck or Louise Dye.


Sanctuary Cleanup

Sunday, January 7


If you have a few minutes to spare following Worship on January 7, we will be taking down Christmas decorations in the Sanctuary. Many hands make light work. Thank you in advance!


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2024 First Quarter Helpers Needed 


As the new year approaches, it's time to volunteer to serve as First Quarter Helpers: (weekly) Liturgist, flowers, refreshments and (monthly) communion servers. If you would like to help, signing up for the week that is most convenient for you can be done on the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship area. For more information, contact Connie Buck.


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In the Pulpit this Week


Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "Wonders of His Love" and is based on Luke 2:22-40 and Galatians 4:4-7.


This week at HPC:

Monday, January 1 - New Year's Day

(office closed)

12:00 p.m. AA

    

Tuesday, January 2:

12:00 p.m. AA


Wednesday, January 3:

12:00 p.m. AA

7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA


Thursday, January 4:

12:00 p.m. AA

8:00 p.m. Men’s AA


Friday, January 5:

12:00 p.m. AA


Saturday, January 6:


Sunday, January 7:

9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion/Installation of Officers

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)
emergency: Elder Louise Dye (H) 767-3091, (C) 337-6390
Elder Connie Buck (H) 769-2756, (C) 975-2862