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,
January 3, 2021
Second Sunday of Christmas

Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgists: Ryan Gaudet

Pianist: Ericka Kudry

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers in the Sanctuary this Sunday
are dedicated to the Glory of God
by Bill and Barb Pfeifer

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*: 
Family of Inez Geoghegan (who entered the Church Triumphant Dec. 29, 2020); 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); Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Joyce Lehman (Barb Pfeifer's cousin); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Aleta Pickholtz; family of Maddie Richey (friend of the Leonards who entered the Church Triumphant Dec. 26, 2020); Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).

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

Birthdays
January 3 - 9: Arden Kleinpeter (8)

Anniversaries
January: none
Sanctuary Clean-up
January 3

If you have a few minutes to spare following Worship January 3, we will be taking down and packing up the Christmas decorations in the Sanctuary. "Many hands make light work." Thank you in advance.

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Liturgist and Flowers needed

As the new year begins, so does our need for liturgists and flowers. If you would like to share your time and talents with Highland, please contact Connie Buck.

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Installation of Elders
Sunday, January 10

Session Meeting
Wednesday, January 13
10:00 am.

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Worship this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be back in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon title is Bethlehem or Bedlam based on Jeremiah 31:15-20, and
Matthew 2:1-23.
This week at HPC:
Monday, January 4:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, January 5:
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, January 6:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, January 7:
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, January 8:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, January 9:

Sunday, January 10:
9:30 a.m. Worship/Installation of Elders
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