HPC Connections - Weekend of March 26, 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,

March 26, 2023

Lent V

Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Mike Groves

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

Lent often has a waiting tone. We wait for Resurrection Sunday. We wait for Christ's return, wait for God to set things right. And we do so with hope and patience.

This Week as we wait, listen to Psalm 33:20-22. "We wait in hope for the Lord, he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you."

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

In Examen: Inward work for outward living, Teri McDowell Ott explores the ancient spiritual practice of examen that focuses on honest assessment and reflection. With a different theme for each week of Lent, readers are invited to explore the connection between internal contemplation and outward action. Themes include examining our fear to live with faith, examining our pain to live with healing, examining our dishonesty to live with truth, examining our joy to live with gratitude, examining our love to live with heart and examining our burdens to live with blessing.

Click here for the introduction

Click here for Week 1

Click here for Week 2

Click here for Week 3

Click here for Week 4

Click here for Week 5

Immediate Church Family*:

Jim Harris; Jeff Day; Bill and Billy Lewis; Dudley Payton; 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); Patty Farlow (friend of the Dyes); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter); Tim Hampton; the family of Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Rene Johnson (friend of Jeff Day); 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; Malcolm and Donna Richard (friends of the Leonards); the family of Ted Roeling; Jack Stokeld (former Principal of Lee High School); 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:

March 26 - April 1 - none

Anniversaries:

March - none

Holy Week will begin on Palm/Passion Sunday, April 2 and continue through Resurrection of the Lord/Easter Day, April 9. While we won't have any mid-week services, we will Worship each Sunday with Communion and receive the One Great Hour of Sharing on April 9.

One Great Hour of Sharing

April 9, 2023

For over 70 years, One Great Hour of Sharing has provided Presbyterians a way to share God's love with our neighbors in need around the world. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.

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In the Pulpit this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "A Beautiful Sight" and is based on Mark 10:46-52 and Psalm 118:1-9, 21-29.

This week at HPC:

Monday, March 27:

12:00 p.m. AA

Tuesday, March 28:

9:00 a.m. OLLI Bridge

12:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, March 29:

12:00 p.m. AA

7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, March 30:

9:00 a.m. OLLI Bridge

12:00 p.m. AA

5:30 p.m. Women's NA

8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, March 31:

12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, April 1:

Sunday, April 2: Passion/Palm Sunday

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

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Elder Connie Buck (H) 769-2756, (C) 975-2862