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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.

In worship this Sunday,
December 12, 2021

Advent III


Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Mike Groves

Musician: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
"It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness
and thus open doors of hope."

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, 
Finding Our Place at the Manger
Week 3 - the shepherds
Were the shepherds our first evangelists? In the third week of Finding Our Place at the Manger" we are challenged to give witness to all the ways that God reveals God's self during our waking moments. Striving to follow the example of the shepherds' witness helps us find our place at the manger.

All weeks of Finding Our Place at the Manger are available on www.highlandpresbyterian.org

Immediate Church Family*: 
Preston Lancaster; Bill and Billy Lewis; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Kathy Burke (friend of the Pfeifers); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Ellie and Gigi Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughters); Elizabeth Cline (Sherry Hutchinson's sister-in-law); Susan Corona (friend of the Bucks); Forrest Day, Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter); Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Aleta Pickholtz; family of Emma Lou Slack (Jack Bagent's sister); Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards), Bob and Betsy Zehner (former members).

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

Birthdays:
December 12 - 18 - none

Anniversaries:
December - none

Christmas Joy Offering
will be received December 19

The Christmas Joy Offering has been a cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s. By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor God's gift of Jesus Christ by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and by developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. This has been a Presbyterian commitment for nearly 140 years.

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Memorial Poinsettias

Once again it is time to order memorial poinsettias to fill the sanctuary with remembrances at Christmas time. Order forms are available in the Sanctuary or by contacting Connie Buck. Please have all orders in by Thursday, December 16.

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Dudley Payton's new address:
9394 Siegen Lane #210
Baton Rouge LA 70810

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Shepherd's Market Delivery
December 15

Bill and Barb will be making a delivery to the Shepherd's Market on Wednesday, December 15. Please help "fill the basket" during this holiday season.

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In Worship this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day is in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled Advent Encouragement and will be based on John 1:6-8, 19-28, and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

This week at HPC:
Monday, December 13:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, December 14:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, December 15:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, December 16:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, December 17:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, December 18:

Sunday, December 19:
9:30 a.m. Worship/Advent IV - Christmas Joy Offering
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.
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