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Connecting Our Community with Christ |
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We stand as a mighty tree in our community:
Strong and rooted,
Soaring and reaching,
Vibrant and fruitful,
Sheltering and comforting.
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In worship this Sunday
November 29, 2020
Advent I
Minister: Rev. Jeff Day
Liturgist: Barb Pfeifer
Musicians: Albina Khaliapova and Eduard Teregulov
Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
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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
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Immediate Church Family*:
Family of Doris Baugh; 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
November 29 - 30: none
December 1 - 5: none
Anniversaries
December: none
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REALM
Online Giving and Reporting
The end of the year can be rather busy, especially as we try and continue to do things remotely. Did you know that Highland has an online system to enable you to both give and check on your giving balance? It is called - REALM www.onrealm.org/HighlandPresbyterian
By clicking on the above link you will be directed to a "sign in" page. Use the email that the church has on file (the one that you receive this at) and don't worry if you have forgotten your password, click on the link that says "Forgot Your Password?" and reset.
When you login you should see a page that has a Community tab, click on that and then click on "Giving" in the menu. (If you don't see the Community tab, you are already on that page and you should also find "Giving" in the menu.) This brings you to your giving statement (current to the last deposit entered by our book-keeper twice a month).
There is also another "+Give" button at the top of your statement. Click on this button to give to any of our Offerings or special collections from flowers to Heifer. You will see "Fund" with a downward arrow at the far right that allows you to pull down a menu and choose the item you would like to give to.
You will be asked to sign in, and then taken to a simplified window with a similar "Fund" line and downward arrow on the right with a menu to choose from.
We all probably don't visit this site as much as we should, but with a few minutes exploring you will find useful information and ways to easily give online. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Louise Dye louisedla@aol.com.
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Pledge Cards
You should have received a letter about the financial health of Highland Presbyterian Church and your part in this mission. This letter contained a pledge card. As the Session looks to finalize a budget for 2021, it is very important that we receive the information that this pledge card contains. If you haven't already, please plan to either mail or bring in your pledge card to Highland Presbyterian Church, 10024 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Treasurer Dave Adams.
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Advent Devotional
Joy to the World
available for pickup
November 29
As the season of giving begins, Highland has a gift for you - an Advent devotional book, Joy to the World, by John Piper. The 25 brief devotional readings begin on December 1 and carry us to Christmas Day. Our prayer is that God would use these readings to deepen and sweeten your adoration of Jesus this December and keep him as the center and greatest treasure of your Christmas season. For those not present at church during this time, watch your mailbox.
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The Gift of Literacy
This Sunday Highland will dedicate 2 books for each of the 64 first-graders at Magnolia Woods Elementary. This long-term project has brought a special gift to many children in our neighborhood over the years. While the books are wrapped and ready to go, there is still a need for funds to purchase gift cards for the teachers of these precious children. If you would like to contribute, please contact Connie Buck.
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Poinsettias
Each year Highland decorates its Sanctuary with poinsettias dedicated in memory, honor, or gratitude for those in our lives. If you would like to donate funds to purchase a poinsettia, there will be a form available in the bulletin on Sunday, Nov. 29. If you are unable to attend, you can mail a check for $10.00 per poinsettia with a note containing the name/s of who and how (in memory of, in honor of, or in gratitude for) the poinsettias should be dedicated. If you would prefer to pay online, REALM is available. Please make sure you also email the HPC with your dedication wishes. Poinsettias will adorn the Sanctuary beginning Sunday, December 13. Please make sure your donation and infor-mation is received no later than December 9.
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Sunday Worship
Rev. Day begins our journey through the season of Advent. "Advent Joy" is the title for his sermon that will focus on Luke 1:5-25 and Psalm 91.
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The Shepherd's Market Food Pantry
During this time of uncertainty, 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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Monday, November 30:
12:00 p.m. AA
Tuesday, December 1:
Wednesday, December 2:
10:00 a.m. Session meeting
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA
Thursday, December 3
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA
Friday, December 4:
12:00 p.m. AA
Saturday, December 5:
Sunday, December 6: Advent II
9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion
7:00 p.m. AA
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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.
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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
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Highland Presbyterian Church (USA)
10024 Highland Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70810 • 225.766.5775 • www.highlandpresbyterian.org
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