Connecting Our Community with Christ

1983-2023


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.


In worship this Sunday

December 17, 2023

Service of Lessons and Carols


Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Dave Adams

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

Refreshments: John and Louise Dye


Third Sunday of Advent

Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder. E.B. White

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*: 

Betty Bagent; Bill and Billy Lewis; Robert Lowry; Dudley Payton; and 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); Carol Caulder (Bill Pfeifer's cousin); Mary Lane Day (Jeff Day’s sister); Rachel Eastman (Jack and Betty Bagent's granddaughter); Tim Hampton; Hugh and Pat Huffman (former members of HPC); Joann Huffmeir (friend of Jay Nesom); Margaret Langdon (friend of Jeff Day); David Leak (friend of the Leonards); Marilyn Lewis (Bill and Billy Lewis’ daughter-in-law); Donna Lowry (Robert Lowry's wife); Brenda McBride (friend of the Bagents); Dee Merchant; Don Morgan (friend of the Bagents); Aleta Pickholtz; Mike Reimringer (Barb Pfeifer's nephew); Richard Waldrop (friend of Jay Nesom); Ben Stahr (friend of the Hunts); and Larry Wilcoxson (friend of the Leonards)


*New names added to the prayer list this week are in italics. 


Birthdays:

December 17 - 23 - none



Anniversaries:

December: none

Advent Schedule

  • Sunday, December 17 / Third Sunday of Advent - Lessons and Carols Service, Christmas Joy Offering.
  • Sunday, December 24 / Fourth Sunday of Advent - Christmas Eve/Christmas Service.



The Christmas Joy Offering

will be received

Sunday, December 17


By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor God's gift of Jesus Christ by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. Envelopes are available on the table as you enter the Sanctuary.


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2024 First Quarter Helpers Needed 


As the new year approaches, it's time to volunteer to serve as First Quarter Helpers: (weekly) Liturgist, flowers, refreshments and (monthly) communion servers. If you would like to help, signing up for the week that is most convenient for you can be done on the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship area. For more information, contact Connie Buck.

This week at HPC:

Monday, December 18:

12:00 p.m. AA

    

Tuesday, December 19:

12:00 p.m. AA


Wednesday, December 20:

12:00 p.m. AA

7:00 p.m. Ladies’ AA


Thursday, December 21:

12:00 p.m. AA

8:00 p.m. Men’s AA


Friday, December 22:

12:00 p.m. AA


Saturday, December 23:


Sunday, December 24: Fourth Sunday of Advent/Christmas Eve

9:30 a.m. Worship/ Communion/Recognition of New Member Jay Nesom

7:00 p.m. AA

About HPC
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