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,
September 12, 2021

Preacher: Jeff Day

Liturgist: Jack Bagent

Musicians: Albina Khaliapova & Eduard Teregulov

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
Flowers this Sunday are dedicated
to the glory of God and in celebration of Claudia Hill's birthday by sister and brother-in-law
 Connie and Mike 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, 

Immediate Church Family*: 
Betty Bagent; Preston Lancaster; Bill and Billy Lewis; Brandon and Sharyn Lithgoe; 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); 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; 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

September 12-18 - Anne McKnight (12);

Anniversaries

September: Bob & Connie Buck (5), Robert & Amy Stewart (21)

PDA: Here to Help
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance provides relief and short-term recovery after hurricanes and other disasters. Gifts can be made at https://presbyteriangifts.pcusa.org or 1-800-872-3283 or mail to Presbyterian Church (USA), P O Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

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Lagniappe Ladies
It's lunch at City Pork Restaurant (on Perkins East near Alexander's Market) on Wednesday, September 15 at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to Carol Behrmann (235.6392). Also the thrift shop, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow could use clean/in-good-shape sacks (plastic or paper). If you have any, please bring them on Wednesday.

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Shelby Brown
Former HPC member Shelby W. Brown, Jr. peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the age of 91 at the Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, LA. He was preceded in death by Mary Etta, his wife of 70 years.

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In Worship this Sunday
Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "The Splendor of Light" and will be based on Acts 28:1-16 and Psalms 27.
This week at HPC:
Monday, September 13
(office closed)
12:00 p.m. AA
    
Tuesday, September 14:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. AA

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

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

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

Saturday, September 18:

Sunday, September 19:
9:30 a.m. Worship
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)
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