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
August 23, 2020


Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Connie Buck

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

Flowers this Sunday
are given to the glory of God
and in memory of
Emily Cline
by her daughter,
Sherry Hutchinson.

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*: 
Doris Baugh; Inez Geoghegan; Deanna Lewis Sklar, Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
Maddie Richey (friend of the Leonards); Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Forrest Day (Jeff Day's son); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); 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); Carol Laborde (Connie Leonard's sister); Joyce Lehman (Barb Pfeifer's cousin); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Aleta Pickholtz; Brad Smith; Gloria Smith (Deanna Lewis Sklar's daughter); Phillip Walker (Barb Pfeifer's nephew); Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays
August 23-29: Wendy Stewart (28)

Anniversaries
August - Dave and Peggy Adams (28)











ANNOUNCEMENTS

""Grace on the Go" will be Sunday's sermon from Rev. Day. Bible readings for Sunday are Acts 8:26-39 and Romans 15:7-13.

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The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's Annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast is going virtual on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. There is no cost; however, registration is needed. Register at: ifedgbr.com/news/annual-prayer-breakfast.

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Assistance is needed for worship services in September. Please volunteer to be liturgist or provide flowers for one of the four Sundays .

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This week at HPC:
Monday, August 24:
    
Tuesday, August 25:

Wednesday, August 26:
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, August 27: 
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, August 28:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, August 29:

Sunday, August 30:
9:30 a.m. Worship
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