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Connecting Our Community with Christ
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We stand as a mighty tree in our community:
Strong and rooted,
Soaring and reaching,
Vibrant and fruitful,
Sheltering and comforting.
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As we enjoy the season of Easter
we continue to rejoice in the risen Lord.
Highland Presbyterian and Rev. Jeff Day
are preparing a fourth video service
for Sunday, May 24.
Stay tuned.
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Re-opening of Highland Presbyterian Church - May 31
Highland will begin in-person worship for those comfortable in doing so at
9:30 a.m. on Pentecost, May 31, 2020
. The service will hopefully have a video stream for those not comfortable attending at this time. A list of guidelines for those attending this and future worship services will be provided to all members of the church prior to the re-opening. Since over 50% of our congregation is 65 years old or older, we will take all measures possible to ensure the safety and health of all of our participants as we move forward. Please contact Louise Dye if you have any questions or concerns.
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Pentecost Offering - May 31, 2020
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The Session of Highland Presbyterian Church held a called meeting at the church on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 1:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting was to consider matters of business needing to come before Session. Present were Moderator Rev. Betsy Irvine, Ruling Elders Connie Buck, John Dye, Louise Dye, Mike Groves, Barb Pfeifer, and Treasurer Dave Adams. Ruling Elder Dudley Payton and COM liaison Beth Paskoff joined the meeting via Zoom, but due to technical difficulties, left before the end of the meeting. Information brought before Session was communicated with them following the meeting.
Business
- Session approved, as amended, the Stated Supply Agreement for Rev. Wm. Jefferson Day effective June 1, 2020.
- Session approved Worship Guidelines for Covid-19 Mitigation to be used beginning May 31, 2020, with the resumption of in-person worship. Prior to the resumption of in-person worship, a letter will be sent informing the members of the congregation of the guidelines and how they will be implemented.
- Session approved a revised Facility Use Guide (reflecting Covid-19 Mitigation guidelines). All groups meeting at Highland Presbyterian Church will receive a copy of the guide prior to their resumption of meetings.
Reports
Clerk of Session
- Correspondence:
- Information about a grant from the Presbytery of South Louisiana to cover $200 of expenses to provide personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer) was received. This grant has been applied for.
- Information about a grant from the Presbytery of South Louisiana for $500 to cover expenses to enhance communication ability for individual churches was received.
Evangelism/Membership
- The average attendance in January was 25. The average attendance for February was 28, including 10 visitors.
- Since we are no longer using the fellowship books, Louise Dye designed visitor cards which are given to all visitors to provide us with their information, if they choose to do so. Louise also designed note cards featuring the Highland logo. Notes of welcome have been sent to all visitors. In addition, Connie Buck has emailed information about Highland to those visitors who requested it.
Finance
- Session received the February – April financial reports. For the month of February, expenses of $7,437.63 exceeded income of $6,210 by ($1,227.63). For the month of March, income of $7,804.00 exceeded expenses of $3,349.37 by $4,454.63. For the month of April, income of $4,583.75 exceeded expenses of $2,218.13 by $2,365.62.
Missions
- The Congregation’s response to the Souper Bowl of Caring campaign was outstanding – much more than was received in prior years. John Dye delivered the food to the Shepherd’s Market where it weighed in at 107 pounds.
Property
- Ways to improve the wi-fi capability of the Sanctuary will be investigated and implemented in order to provide for streaming of audio and video during worship services.
- Windows in the Sanctuary building are in need of repair or replacement. Estimates for windows next to the breeze way will be sought.
Worship
- Mar 1st- First Sunday of Lent. Rev. Jeff Day gave the sermon "Spiritual Security."
- Mar 8th- Rev. Jeff Day gave the sermon "Strength to Carry Through."
- Mar 15th- Rev. Jeff Day gave the sermon "This Strange Gentleness."
- March 22nd- ALL SERVICES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to the Covid-19.
- April 12th - Easter. A video was made by Louise Dye, Carol Behrmann, and Jeff Day. Music of hymns was played before and after the sermon by Albina Khaliapova on the organ and Eduard Teregulov on the cello. Rev. Jeff Day gave the sermon "He has Risen." The congregation was able to view the video in their homes.
- April 26th- A similar recording was made with Albina on the church piano and Eduard on the cello. Rev. Jeff Day gave a sermon on Thomas the disciple.
- May 10th- A recording was made of Rev. Jeff Day giving a sermon "Beheld by Christ." Hymns were played by Albina and Eduard.
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Online Giving
by Dave Adams
Some have asked about online giving. You can give online through our REALM application which we have been using for several years for giving reporting. The easiest way to do that is to paste the link below into your browser (or just click on the link). This will take you to a page that allows you to make gifts online. You will need to login using the email address at which you received this message and using your REALM password. If you have forgotten your password, let me know
(
davidfadams@yahoo.com
)
and I will send you a link to reset your password. When you have logged in you can give either from a credit card or from a bank account.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Immediate Church Family*:
Doris Baugh; Inez Geoghegan; Deanna Lewis Sklar, Skippy Thompson.
Extended Church Family*:
Mike Abadie (friend of the Leonards): Barbara Behrmann (Carol’s mother);
Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister);
Dan Durway (former Pastor of Highland); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughter); Eva Fuller (Inez Geoghegan’s niece); Julius Fuller (Inez Geoghegan’s brother); Randy Geoghegan (Inez’s son); Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Joyce Lehman (Barb Pfeifer's cousin); Family of Margery Leonard (Mike Leonard's mother); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Aleta Pickholtz; Brad Smith;
Phillip Walker (Barb Pfeifer's nephew);
Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).
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New names added to the prayer list this week are in italics.
Birthdays
May 24 - 30:
Carol Behrmann (29)
Anniversaries
May 23
- Jacob and Audrie John
May 28
- John and Louise Dye
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Resources for more information on the coronavirus
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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.
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Connecting with Highland Presbyterian Church
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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
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Highland Presbyterian Church (USA)
10024 Highland Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70810 • 225.766.5775 • www.highlandpresbyterian.org
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