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Strong and rooted,
Soaring and reaching,
Vibrant and fruitful,
Sheltering and comforting.

In worship this Sunday,
November 28, 2021

Advent I


Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Barb Pfeifer

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

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
Advent Devotion - Week 1 - Mary
In this first week of Finding Our Place at the Manger we focus on Mary and her acceptance of becoming the mother to the Messiah. We are encouraged to reflect on the fact that God has chosen each of us and has given us gifts to follow His call. We are challenged to activate our gifts in our own lives and communities. When we do so, we 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:
November 28 - December 4 - none

Anniversaries:
December - none

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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Lagniappe Ladies

Lagniappe Ladies will meet on Wednesday, December 1, 10:00 am, at the church to help wrap books for the first graders at Magnolia Woods Elementary. Afterwards, those who are interested will be going to lunch somewhere close by. All ladies are welcome to attend.

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In Worship this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day is in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled Expectant Patience and will be based on Mark 13:24-37, and Isaiah 64:1-12.

This week at HPC:
Monday, November 29:
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, November 30:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, December 1:
10:00 a.m. Lagniappe Ladies
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, December 2:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, December 3:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, December 4:

Sunday, December 5:
9:30 a.m. Worship/Advent II - Communion
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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