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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,
February 28, 2021
The Second Sunday in Lent
Minister: Rev. Jeff Day
Liturgist: Carol Behrmann
Musicians: Albina Khaliapova
Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
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Flowers in the Sanctuary this Sunday
are dedicated to the glory of God
by 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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Praying With Scripture During Lent
by The Presbyterian Outlook
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Immediate Church Family*:
Betty Bagent; Bill and Billy Lewis; Skippy Thompson.
Extended Church Family*:
Brandon Behrmann (Carol’s nephew); Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Henry Cohn (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).
*New names added to the prayer list this week are in italics.
Birthdays
February 28 - March 6: Connie Leonard (2/28)
Anniversaries
March: none
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Worship this Sunday
Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon title is When in Athens based on Acts 17:16-33, and Psalm 8.
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Lent Devotions
It's never too late to start a devotional study for Lent. If you would like to receive a printed copy of "Praying With Scripture During Lent" by The Presbyterian Outlook, please contact Connie Buck (cgbuck@cox.net). The devotional study will also be posted in this newsletter (above) and on our website highlandpresbyterian.org.
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Monday, March 1:
12:00 p.m. AA
Tuesday, March 2:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA
Wednesday, March 3:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA
Thursday, March 4:
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA
Friday, March 5:
12:00 p.m. AA
Saturday, March 6:
Sunday, March 7: Lent III
9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion
7:00 p.m. AA
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- Session approved the hiring of Ashley Griffin-Bennet as part-time bookkeeper.
- Session elected Elders Mike Groves and Dudley Payton to serve on the 2021 Nominating Committee.
- Session approved donating $3,500 to the Affordable Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses for Mr. Rodney Johnson as requested by Rev. Day.
- Session approved changing the 2021 Communion Schedule. There will be no communion on Sunday, March 28, 2021 (Palm Sunday). There will be no worship service with communion on Thursday, April 1, 2021 (Maundy Thursday).
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.
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A 2021 Lenten Study has been downloaded from The Presbyterian Outlook, printed and distributed. The study will also be shared through e-Connections and posted on our website.
- Our website will be reviewed and updated as necessary.
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Committee Reports (cont.)
Evangelism/Membership
- The average attendance for January was 20. There were 5 visitors in January – three were repeat visitors and two were new. Three notes were sent, and two brochures were provided to visitors.
Finance
- For the month of January, income of $5,768.11 exceeded expenses of $4,352.98 by $1,415.13.
Missions
- Food donations were taken to St. John U.M.C. Shepherd’s Market on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
- The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. A Minute for Mission will be given on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
Property
- At the current time heat for the Great Hall is being provided by two space heaters designed for continual use.
Worship Committee
- Jan. 14 – palms for Palm Sunday were ordered.
- Jan. 16 – the piano in the Sanctuary was tuned by Joe Rush
- Rev. Jeff Day gave the following sermons:
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Jan. 17 – Tuning Our Hearts
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Jan. 24 – Nurturing Faith
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Jan. 31 – Making Good Through Trouble
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Feb. 7 (Communion Sunday) – Good Enough to be True
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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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