Highland Happening

Highland Presbyterian Church seeks to be a diverse and inclusive Christian Community as we embody the love and forgiveness of Jesus by serving the Community and the World, drawing people to Christ.

Highland Happening

October 7th, 2022

Worship this Sunday

Join us for worship this Sunday, October 9th where our focus will be Luke 17 and Jesus’ healing of 10 lepers.

It will also be our second Sunday of our stewardship campaign and we will collect a love offering for the Malipo family as we strive to raise an extra $600 to cover the cost of their car insurance for this year. We will have special envelopes with a heart on them to distinguish this love offering.

We are currently in the low risk category for covid transmission in Blount County and we will have no mask requirements this Sunday, October 9th.

Joann Booker and her family send much love and thanks for her wonderful sendoff, and she wants all of you to have her new address to stay in touch.

Joann Booker

505 18^th St. S. Apt 615

Arlington, VA 22202

Watch the service live on our Facebook page at 10:30 am or tune in for the Zoom call at this link with passcode 721721 from 10:00 am-noon every Sunday.

Bulletin for October 9th (word doc)

Bulletin for October 9th (pdf)

PW BIBLE STUDY for 2022-2023

“Celebrating Sabbath”

Highland’s Presbyterian Women’s Circle is hosting the new PW Bible study for 2022-2023, “Celebrating Sabbath”. We will meet to discuss Lesson 2, “Sabbath and Creation” on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 1:30 pm in the church parlor. The Lesson 2 is based on Genesis 1:1 – 2:3.Rosalind Banbury’s overview of the new study can be seen online at this link.

If you are interested in the new study and still need a study guide, you may order one here.

or call 800-533-4371, Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm. Guides are $10.00 each (large print is $15.00) plus shipping. Allow up to 2 weeks to receive your guide via USPS.

We hope you will join us for study this year!

Questions? Contact Diane Brown, Circle Moderator, at dianebrowntn@gmail.com

“…Sabbath reminds us to honor God who honors us by giving us a day each week to reset our pace, our priorities, and our lives.”

Topgolf Youth Event

For our next youth event (5th-12th grade) we will go to Topgolf in Knoxville on Sunday, October 16 with other Knoxville Presbyterian Churches. Topgolf is like if you combined a golf driving range and bowling. You do not need to be good or have ever even played golf to go. In fact, the less you know about golf, the better you'll be! Check out Topgolf's website to get an idea of how it works.

Cost is $20 a person and we have to have numbers in by Tuesdays, October 6 so please RSVP to Matthew ASAP.

Happy Highlanders October Gathering

Tuesday, October 18^th

Our Happy Highlanders will gather on Tuesday, October 18 at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a sack lunch and a sweet to share and we hope to have a presentation from a student ambassador from Maryville College’s admissions department.

Free Little Neighborhood

Item of the Week

Please help us keep our Free Little Neighborhood stocked by bringing canned or dry food items to help keep our Free Little Pantries stocked up.

The item of the week that would be helpful is Macaroni and Cheese. If you are able to buy the microwavable cups to make for an easy meal, those are very helpful. Boxes are welcomed and ones that have a squeeze pouch of cheese sauce also make it easy for families who might not be able to have butter and milk to mix the cheese powder together.

Prayers, Concerns and Joys

Please pray for our members, families, and friends.

We lift-up prayers for those among our community who are shut in. Be with them as they are separated in body from their loved ones.

Judith Gregory- Judith is recovering well and working with physical therapy. Continue to keep her in your prayers.

Judith Gregory’s Sister- We are sad to share the news that Judith’s sister passed away after a 3 year battle with breast cancer. Please keep Judith and her family in your prayers.

Pastor Amy- Continued prayers for Rev. Amy Bradley as she continues her treatment for breast cancer.

Marilyn’s Friend- Marilyn Massey’s friend, Becky, is experiencing reoccurring problems related to having polio as a child. Prayers for her during this time.

Hurricane Fiona and Ian- Prayers for all the communities impacted by Hurricane Fiona and Ian.

Roger Scott- Former church member Roger Scott passed away. Prayers for his family and loved ones and special prayers for his wife, Amelia Geis-Scott, during this time of loss.

Felix Zephyr Durand-Petroske- Alex Durand welcomed a baby boy to the world. Mom and baby are doing well and Mark Durand and Beverly Green are very excited about a new grandchild. Prayers for new life!

Baby Boone Thomas Fraser- Stacey Nordquist had a grandson, Boone, born on August 16. Prayers of joy for new life!

Baby Lola- Our communication manager, Tabitha, welcomed a baby girl, Lola, on August 28. Prayers of joy for new life!

Water Crisis in Jackson- The people of Jackson, MS have not had safe drinking water for several weeks and even as it is being restored, many are under a boil warning. Prayers for their community as they navigate this awful crisis.

Senators and leaders- Prayers for guidance as our national and local leaders debate gun legislation and many other laws that impact the day to day life of so many.

Covid-19- All in the world who are suffering from Covid-19, especially for patients, the mourning survivors of those who have perished, and the heroic medical professionals who are fighting the battle for us.

Ukraine- Prayers for the country of Ukraine and the unknown future that is coming upon them. May we all strive for peace and harmony throughout the world. Visit the PCUSA Mission page here to donate to the refugee fund of the mission agency.

October Birthdays

Molly Bay- Oct. 2

Heather Skiver- Oct. 7

Margaret Remp- Oct. 7

Darrin Devault- Oct. 9

Gene Johnson- Oct. 19

Rich Schenk- Oct. 25

Christie Morris- Oct. 26

Sweet Young- Oct. 27

If there are any announcements that you would like to include in the Highland Happening, please email communications@highlandpresby.org by noon the Wednesday prior to the Highland Happening going out.

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