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Connecting Our Community with Christ
1983-2023
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For 40 years we have stood
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,
March 19, 2023
Lent IV
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day
Liturgist: Connie Buck
Usher: Sherry Hutchinson
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Lent often has a waiting tone. We wait for Resurrection Sunday. We wait for Christ's return, wait for God to set things right. And we do so with hope and patience. | This week as we wait, study Micah 7:7. "But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me." | |
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,
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In Examen: Inward work for outward living, Teri McDowell Ott explores the ancient spiritual practice of examen that focuses on honest assessment and reflection. With a different theme for each week of Lent, readers are invited to explore the connection between internal contemplation and outward action. Themes include examining our fear to live with faith, examining our pain to live with healing, examining our dishonesty to live with truth, examining our joy to live with gratitude, examining our love to live with heart and examining our burdens to live with blessing.
Click here for the introduction
Click here for Week 1
Click here for Week 2
Click here for Week 3
Click here for Week 4
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Immediate Church Family*:
Jim Harris; Jeff Day; Bill and Billy Lewis; Dudley Payton; Skippy Thompson.
Extended Church Family*:
Shelli Carpenter (friend of the Leonards);
Austin Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent’s grandson); Ellie and Gigi Casey (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughters); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Patty Farlow (friend of the Dyes); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's grand-daughter);
family of Roland Fryou (Sharon Lithgoe's father who entered the Church Triumphant March 17, 2023); Tim Hampton; the family of Carol Harrison (Rob Stewart’s Mother); Rene Johnson (friend of Jeff Day); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Donna Lowry (Robert Lowry's wife); Dee Merchant; Don Morgan (friend of the Bagents); Aleta Pickholtz; Malcolm and Donna Richard (friends of the Leonards); the family of Ted Roeling (Ted entered the Church Triumphant on March 8, 2023); Jack Stokeld (former Principal of Lee High School); Richard Waldrop (friend of Jay Nesom); and Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards).
*New names added to the prayer list this week are in italics.
Birthdays:
March 19 - 25: none
Anniversaries:
March - none
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 | It is with sadness that we note the passing of Roland Fryou, Sharon Lithgoe's father. Mr. Fryou entered the church triumphant on Friday, March 17. A memorial mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church on Siegen Lane, Monday, March 20 at 11:00 am. There will be a time for visitation before the mass. | |  |
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Holy Week will begin on Palm/Passion Sunday, April 2 and continue through Resurrection of the Lord/Easter Day, April 9. While we won't have any mid-week services, we will Worship each Sunday with Communion and receive the One Great Hour of Sharing on April 9.
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One Great Hour of Sharing
April 9, 2023
For over 70 years, One Great Hour of Sharing has provided Presbyterians a way to share God's love with our neighbors in need around the world. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.
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In the Pulpit this Sunday
Rev. Jeff Day will be in the pulpit this Sunday. His sermon is titled "Trusting Love" and is based on Mark 12:28-34 and 1 John 4:7-21.
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Monday, March 20:
12:00 p.m. AA
Tuesday, March 21:
9:00 a.m. WW Quilters
9:00 a.m. OLLI Bridge
12:00 p.m. AA
Wednesday, March 22:
12:00 p.m. AA
7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA
Thursday, March 23:
9:00 a.m. OLLI Bridge
12:00 p.m. AA
5:30 p.m. Women's NA
8:00 p.m. Men’s AA
Friday, March 24:
12:00 p.m. AA
Saturday, March 25:
Sunday, March 26: Lent V
9:30 a.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. AA
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Business:
- Session approved renewal of a contract with Roxanne Cockerham-Brent for cleaning services through 2023.
- Session approved renewal of a contract with Halena Nguyen for bookkeeping services through 2023.
- Session approved renewal of a contract with Dalina “Dee” Merchant for grounds maintenance through 2023.
- Session approved the Facility Use Request from Ester Kim for use of the Sanctuary for a recital Friday, May 5, 2023, from 2:00 – 7:00 pm and Satur-day, May 6, 2023, from 2:00 – 7:00 pm.
- Session approved the Facility Use Request from Grace Notes School of Music for use of the Sanctuary for a recital Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
- Session approved the Facility Use Request from Albina Khaliapova for use of the Sanctuary for a recital Sunday, May 14, 2023.
- Session approved removing the Life Pak CR plus defibrillator from public access awaiting a battery replacement.
Committee Reports:
Christian Education & Congregational Care
- Lagniappe Ladies met for lunch on January 18 at BRQ Seafood and Barbecue Restaurant and February 15 at Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant. Their next meeting is March 15 at Frank’s Grill and Bar in Prairieville.
- A congregational potluck lunch was held Sunday February 19 in conjunction with the Annual Congregational Meeting. The theme for the potluck lunch was “Soup and More.” Special thanks to all those who provided food.
- Prior to the beginning of Lent, a devotional study, “Inward Work for Outward Living” from The Presbyterian Outlook was provided for members of the Congregation in hardcopy and electronically through “Connections.”
Evangelism/Membership
- The average attendance for January was 17 and for February it was 20.
- We welcomed 5 visitors and a guest pianist in January and 3 visitors and a guest minister in February.
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Committee Reports (cont.)
Finance
- For the month of January, expenses of $3,547.96 exceeded income of $2,200.00 by ($1,347.96).
Missions
- The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. A Minute for Mission will be presented on April 2.
- The Bread Ministry continues to go smoothly thanks to the volunteers who deliver the bread every Monday.
Property
- The City Parish Department of Public Works has been notified about a clogged drainage pipe at the front of the property.
- The ruts caused by utility crews working on the front of the property will be cor-rected.
- Jack Bagent was thanked for his help in removing dead trees at the back of the property.
- The fire suppression system in the kitchen has been updated. Past maintenance will be reviewed to get an idea of frequency.
Worship
- Lent begins Sunday, February 26, 2023. Lent paraments and decorations are up. They will stay up until Easter Sunday.
- White paraments will go up on Easter Sunday and will stay up until Pentecost. The Alleluia banner will go up for Easter Sunday and the Sunday after.
- A sung Congregational response has been added to the benediction at the end of our Sunday services.
- For Easter, we will not be offering memorial lilies. Instead, it has been suggested that just one large bouquet be supplied in addition to flowering the cross.
- Connie Buck has agreed to continue to handle the scheduling of liturgists, flowers, and communion servers for the worship services.
- Scarlett Ellender served as guest pianist on Sunday, January 8, 2023
- Rev. Michael Elmore served as pulpit supply on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
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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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