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 16, 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 celebration of their 53rd anniversary 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*: 
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 16-22: Mary Martin (20); Dave Adams (22);

Anniversaries
August - Alan and Anne Cutter (16); Mike and Connie Leonard (19);









ANNOUNCEMENTS

"Moving Towards Conversion" will be Sunday's sermon from Rev. Day. Bible text for Sunday includes Acts 8:4-25 and Isaiah 55:1-11.

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The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's Annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast is going virtual on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. .At 7:45 a.m. you are instructed to "Grab your breakfast. Settle into your favorite chair. Be inspired by local interfaith religious leaders. Light a candle as we pray for our community." There is no cost; however, registration is needed. Register at: ifedgbr.com/news/annual-prayer-breakfast.

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

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THANK YOU for contributing to the food collection for the Shepherd's Market. A full shopping cart of food was delivered to the market this week.


This week at HPC:
Monday, August 17:
    
Tuesday, August 18:

Wednesday, August 19:
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, August 20: 
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, August 21:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, August 22:

Sunday, August 23:
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