HPC Connections - Weekend of July 30, 2023

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

July 30, 2023

Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Mike Groves

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

Refreshments: Bob and Connie Buck

Flowers this Sunday

are dedicated in celebration of

Connie's birthday by Bob Buck.

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; Dudley Payton; Bill Pfeifer; 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); 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); Rene Johnson (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); Dee Merchant; Don Morgan (friend of the Bagents); Aleta Pickholtz; Mike Reimringer (Barb Pfeifer's nephew); Richard Waldrop (friend of Jay Nesom); and Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays:

July 30 - August 5 - Connie Buck (7/31), Emma Stewart (8/2)

Anniversaries:

August 3 - Bill and Barb Pfeifer

Donations for the Shepherd's Market food pantry are always appreciated, but especially in the heat of summer. Please check your pantry for any non-perishable food items that you no longer need. Proceeds are delivered weekly.

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In the Pulpit this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "Digging Deeper in Faith" and is based on Mark 9:14-29 and Ephesians 2:11-22.

This week at HPC:

Monday, July 31:

12:00 p.m. AA

Tuesday, August 1:

9:00 a.m. WW Quilters

12:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, August 2:

12:00 p.m. AA

7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, August 3:

9:00 a.m. OLLI Bridge

12:00 p.m. AA

8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, August 4:

12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, August 5:

Sunday, August 6:

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