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.



December 27, 2020
First Sunday of Christmas

In worship this Sunday

Minister: Elder Robert Lowry

Liturgists: Carol Behrmann

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulova

Usher: Connie Buck

Flowers in the Sanctuary this Sunday
are dedicated to the Glory of God
by Mike and Connie Leonard.

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*: 
Inez Geoghegan; Bill and Billy Lewis; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
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 grand-daughter); 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; Maddie Richey (friend of the Leonards); Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays
December 27 - January 2: none

Anniversaries
December: none

Liturgist and Flowers needed

As the new year begins, so does our need for liturgists and flowers. If you would like to share your time and talents with Highland, please contact Connie Buck.

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Installation of Elders
Sunday, January 10

Session Meeting
Wednesday, January 13
10:00 am.

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Worship this Sunday

Elder Robert Lowry will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon title is Opening Our Christmas Presents based on Isaiah 9:6,
1 Corinthians 13:11, and Ephesians 4:11-16.
This week at HPC:
Monday, December 28:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, December 29:
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, December 30:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, December 31:
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, January 1, 2021 - New Year's Day
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, January 2:

Sunday, January 3:
9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion
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