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
October 4, 2020
World Communion Sunday


Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Barb Pfeifer

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday
are given to the glory of God and
in thanks for Holy Communion
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; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
The family of Barbara Bradford Smith; 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
October 4 - 10: Preston Lancaster (5), Bill Lewis (7)

Anniversaries
October 7 - Chacko and Rosemary John










ANNOUNCEMENTS

Peace and Global Witness Offering
October 4, 2020
The Peace and Global Witness Offering encourages the church to cast off anxiety and fear, discord and division, and embrace God's mission of reconciliation to those around the corner and around the world.
25% of what Highland receives in this offering stays in our community and is reflected in our support of the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge.

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World Communion Sunday
October 4, 2020
The first Sunday in October is designated as World Communion Sunday, which celebrates our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world. In honor of this Sunday, HPC will be observing communion with individually sealed communion sets for those who wish to participate.

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Sunday Worship
Rev. Day continues our journey with the early Christians in the Book of Acts on Sunday. "Listening with the Heart" is the title for his sermon that will focus on Acts 10:30-48 and Psalm 98.

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Hurricane Laura
Contributions to help 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.

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The Shepherd's Market Food Pantry
During this time of uncertainty and need the Shepherd's Market Food Pantry greatly needs your support. Our blue grocery basket will remain in the Sanctuary as a reminder of this need and our ability to meet it.

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Coffee Labels
Magnolia Woods Elementary continues to collect Community Coffee labels. Please place your labels in a plastic baggie and place the baggie in our blue grocery basket.

This week at HPC:
Monday, October 5:
    
Tuesday, October 6:

Wednesday, October 7:
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, October 8: 
9:45 a.m. PEO Chapter AF
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, October 9:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, October 10:
9:00 - 3:00 Caledonian Pipes and Drums

Sunday, October 11:
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)
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