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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,
June 20, 2021


Minister: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Brandon Lithgoe

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday are dedicated
to the glory of God in celebration of
Mike Leonard's birthday
by 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*: 
Bill and Billy Lewis; Skippy Thompson.

Extended Church Family*:
Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Ellie and Gigi Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughters); Family of Henry Cohn, who entered into the Church Triumphant on June 15, 2021 (John Dye's Brother); 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; 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
June 20-26: Mike Leonard (20), Skippy Thompson (20), Linda Harris (24)

Anniversaries
June 20 - Mike and Tillie Groves
June 30 - Todd and Wendy Stewart

Covid Guidelines Will Phase Out

As the number of Covid cases continues to decline and vaccinations continue to rise, the Session of Highland Presbyterian has decided to phase out the Covid Mitigation Guidelines they put in place last year. This will be a gradual change respecting the seriousness of the situation and the needs of our Congregation. Your understanding and support is appreciated. If you have any questions, please direct them to Louise Dye, Clerk of Session (225-767-3091, louisedla@aol.com.)

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Birthday Sundays Will Return
Sunday, July 11

It's been a while, but the Congregational Care committee would like to resume celebrating the birthdays of our members once a month. We will have a reception with refreshments following Worship on the second Sunday of each month beginning July 11. Happy Birthday!

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Worship this Sunday

Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow and is based on Acts 23:12-24 and Psalm 23.

This week at HPC:
Monday, June 21
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, June 22:
9:00 a.m. WW Quilters
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

Wednesday, June 23:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA

Thursday, June 24
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA

Friday, June 25:
12:00 p.m. AA

Saturday, June 26:

Sunday, June 27
9:30 a.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. AA
Session News
Business

  • Session approved the hiring of Roxanne Cockerham-Brent to provide weekly cleaning services for Highland Pres-byterian Church.
  • Session approved the hiring of Halena Nguyen to provide bookkeeping services for Highland Presbyterian Church.
  • After reviewing current Covid Mitigation Policies, Session approved dropping previous guidelines but continuing safe practices while gradually returning to more social activities. Groups meeting at Highland will also be advised that they may drop guidelines, but will be required to notify the church should a case of Covid 19 be detected in any of their members.
  • Session approved forming an Ad hoc Property Committee to further investigate the implications of a proposed servitude agreement received from Mr. David Cohn, legal counsel for America Homelands, adjoining property owner. Members of the committee are: Jack Bagent, John Dye, Louise Dye, Dudley Payton, and Bill Pfeifer.

Committee Reports

Christian Education & Congregational Care
  • Homebound members continue to be contacted by mail, email or phone on a regular basis.
  • Telephone calls to homebound and/or members who miss two consecutive Sundays are made as needed.
  • A card of thanks and congratulations was sent to Robin McCullough-Bade in recognition of her retirement from the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge.
  • A birthday celebration for Highland Presbyterian Church was held following worship on May 23, 2021, Pentecost.












Committee Reports (cont.)

Evangelism/Membership
  • The average attendance for May was 22. There were six visitors in May.

Missions
  • The Pentecost Offering was received on Sunday, May 23, 2021. A Minute for Mission was given on Sunday, May 16.
  • Donations for the Shepherd’s Market will be delivered.

Property
  • The mailbox was hit by a vehicle and damaged, but has been repaired.
  • A water meter leak was detected. The Baton Rouge Water Company sent a representative who repaired it.

Worship
  • Sermons by Rev. Jeff Day :
  1. May 16 – Connections that Give You Confidence (Acts 21:1-14, Matthew 5:10-16)
  2. May 23, Day of Pentecost – A New Beginning (Acts 21:17-26, Romans 8:1-17)
  3. May 30, Trinity Sunday – Dangerous Discipleship (Acts 21:27-39, Hebrews 12:1-7a)
  4. June 6 – Seeking Meaning Through Conflict (Acts 22:1-22, Isaiah 42:1-9)
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
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Elder Connie Buck (H) 769-2756, (C) 975-2862
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