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
September 6, 2020


Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Dave Adams

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson


Flowers this Sunday
are given
to the glory of God
and in loving memory of
Jane Payton
by the Payton Family


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; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
The family of Deanna Lewis-Sklar, 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
September 6-12: Sherry Hutchinson (8); Anne McKnight (12)

Anniversaries
September: Bob and Connie Buck (5)
Robert & Amy Stewart (21)










ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our sympathies and prayers are extended to Ria Smith and her family in the passing of her mother and HPC member Deanna Lewis Sklar. Deanna entered the Church Triumphant Saturday morning, August 29, 2020. A funeral service will be held at Highland on Sunday, September 6, at 3:00 p.m. (Standard Covid 19 mitigation guidelines will be followed. The service will also be lived streamed on Facebook.)

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Welcome back, Jeff! Rev. Day has returned from his trip to Kentucky and will lead worship services on Sunday. There will also be a guest minister.

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We do not have specific information on the status of any of our Presbyterian churches in Southwest Louisiana. However, contributions to assist those affected by Hurricane Laura can be sent to the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program. The address is P O Box 643700, Pittsburgh PA 15264. Please designate your check to DR000194.
This week at HPC:
Monday, September 7:
    
Tuesday, September 8:

Wednesday, September 9:
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, September 10: 
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, September 11:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, September 12:

Sunday, September 13:
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