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,
July 31, 2022



Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Mike Groves

Pianist: Scarlett Ellender

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday
are provided by Bob Buck
in celebration of
Connie Buck's birthday.
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); 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); family of Jane Dunn; 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).

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

Birthdays:
July 31 - August 6 - Connie Buck (31), Emma Stewart (2)

Anniversaries:
August 3 - Bill and Barb Pfeifer
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 "Our God Who Knows" based on Mark 2:23 – 3:6 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18.

This week at HPC:
Monday, August 1:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, August 2:
9:00 a.m. WW Quilters
12:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, August 3:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, August 4:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, August 5:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, August 6:

Sunday, August 7:
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