John Calvin Presbyterian Church

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROGRAM OF HOPE: John Calvin will be doing prep and service at POH for the month of December. Sandwich prep will be Tuesday at 3p. Service will be Wednesdays at 8a. If you want to carpool, please meet at the church by 7:45. Sue will buy you a hotdog from Costco!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANGEL TREE: The Salvation Army Christmas Angels are due back by Friday, December 5th. Anyone who would like someone to shop for them can call Sandy Cranfill at 504-888-9909.

MUSIC MINISTRY: If you’re interested in playing music or singing for service, please contact Randy through email or speak with him after the service. We are also accepting donations of any original copies of music from anyone. Dec. 14 is our Christmas Cantata! Please invite your friends and loved ones to join us this morning for a special program organized by our Worship Subcommittee.

MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES: Dec. 7 at 10:30a is our combined Lessons & Carols at Lakeview!  Thomas Brown, their Music Director, is calling John Calvin musicians to participate as a chorister and/or bell ringer. They plan to feature 4 choral arrangements and 2 bell choir pieces. Tom asks all singers to attend both rehearsals on Dec. 3 and 4, from 6:30p to 8p, but will understand if you can only attend one.

In the evening of Dec. 21, Parkway is hosting a Longest Night of Christmas Service/Blue Christmas Service and is inviting all bell ringers to play with them.

WHITE ELEPHANT PARTY: The annual adult White Elephant Christmas Party will be held on December 5th at 6:30p. The location will be at the Garland’s house (see flyer for details) If you need help with directions, reach out to Emily at 504-616-4403. Each participant is asked to bring a wrapped gift (valued $10-20) and an appetizer or dessert to share.

POINSETTIA ORDERS: We are working with Perino’s to order poinsettias. Please fill out the form in your bulletin and place it inside the offering tray. You can also return the form to Briana, Emily, or Evelyn. Price will be $10 for the standard 6.5” flower. Orders need to be submitted no later than 11/30.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANGEL TREE: The Salvation Army Christmas Angels are due back by Friday, December 5th. Anyone who would like someone to shop for them can call Sandy Cranfill at 504-888-9909.

MUSIC MINISTRY: If you’re interested in playing music or singing for service, please contact Randy through email or speak with him after the service. We are also accepting donations of any original copies of music from anyone. Dec. 14 is our Christmas Cantata! Please invite your friends and loved ones to join us this morning for a special program organized by our Worship Subcommittee.

MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES: Dec. 7 at 10:30a is our combined Lessons & Carols at Lakeview!  Thomas Brown, their Music Director, is calling John Calvin musicians to participate as a chorister and/or bell ringer. They plan to feature 4 choral arrangements and 2 bell choir pieces. Tom asks all singers to attend both rehearsals on Dec. 3 and 4, from 6:30p to 8p, but will understand if you can only attend one.

In the evening of Dec. 21, Parkway is hosting a Longest Night of Christmas Service/Blue Christmas Service and is inviting all bell ringers to play with them.

WHITE ELEPHANT PARTY: The annual adult White Elephant Christmas Party will be held on December 5th at 6:30p. The location will be at the Garland’s house (see flyer for details) Each participant is asked to bring a wrapped gift (valued $10-20) and an appetizer or dessert to share.

POINSETTIA ORDERS: We are working with Perino’s to order poinsettias. Please fill out the form in your bulletin and place it inside the offering tray. You can also return the form to Briana, Emily, or Evelyn. Price will be $10 for the standard 6.5” flower. Orders need to be submitted no later than 11/30.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANGEL TREE: The Salvation Army Christmas Angels will be ready for selection this Sunday.  Anyone who would like someone to shop for them can call Sandy Cranfill at 504-888-9909.

MUSIC MINISTRY: If you’re interested in playing music or singing for service, please contact Randy through email or speak with him after the service.We are also accepting donations of any original copies of music from anyone. Dec. 14 is our Christmas Cantata! Please invite your friends and loved ones to join us this morning for a special program organized by our Worship Subcommittee.

MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES: Dec. 7 at 10:30a is our combined Lessons & Carols at Lakeview!  Thomas Brown, their Music Director, is calling John Calvin musicians to participate as a chorister and/or bell ringer. They plan to feature 4 choral arrangements and 2 bell choir pieces. Tom asks all singers to attend both rehearsals on Dec. 3 and 4, from 6:30p to 8p, but will understand if you can only attend one.

In the evening of Dec. 21, Parkway is hosting a Longest Night of Christmas Service/Blue Christmas Service and is inviting all bell ringers to play with them.

COAT DRIVE: Starting November 2nd through November 16th, we are doing our annual coat drive. Adult coats will be distributed at Program of Hope, and children’s coats will go to Berean Presbyterian Church. If you have any questions, reach out to Sue Crawford.

POINSETTIA ORDERS: We are working with Perino’s to order poinsettias. Please fill out the form in your bulletin and place it inside the offering tray. You can also return the form to Briana, Emily, or Evelyn. Price will be $10 for the standard 6.5” flower. Orders need to be submitted no later than 11/30.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”

PSL COM FINAL GATHERING: Signup deadline has been reached. Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. (dinner provided) at Jefferson Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 4450 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson (Parking in rear).

MUSIC MINISTRY: If you’re interested in playing music or singing for service, please contact Randy through email or speak with him after the service. We are also accepting donations of any original copies of music from anyone. Dec. 14 is our Christmas Cantata! Please invite your friends and loved ones to join us this morning for a special program organized by our Worship Subcommittee.

MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES: Dec. 7 at 10:30a is our combined Lessons & Carols at Lakeview!  Thomas Brown, their Music Director, is calling John Calvin musicians to participate as a chorister and/or bell ringer. They plan to feature 4 choral arrangements and 2 bell choir pieces. Tom asks all singers to attend both rehearsals on Dec. 3 and 4, from 6:30p to 8p, but will understand if you can only attend one.

In the evening of Dec. 21, Parkway is hosting a Longest Night of Christmas Service/Blue Christmas Service and is inviting all bell ringers to play with them.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”

MUSICAL QUARTET: Loyola University will put on a production of their “Ghost Quartet” This performance will be directed by our very own Randy Martono-Chai. There is a flyer on the bulletin board for details. The performances will run from 10/17-10/26. Please come out to support our musician!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”

MUSICAL QUARTET: Loyola University will put on a production of their “Ghost Quartet” This performance will be directed by our very own Randy Martono-Chai. There is a flyer on the bulletin board for details. The performances will run from 10/17-10/26. Please come out to support our musician!

PSL COM FINAL GATHERING: This is for any New Orleans area Pastors, Session members, COM Members, and those  who attended the last two gatherings in January and June. This will be our final gathering in this NOLA Congregational Leader  series. We will reflect on the information that has been shared, hear from a  leader in the middle of a church merger, and leave with each participating church  having a timeline for discerning their next steps for further collaboration. It is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. (dinner provided) at

Jefferson Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 4450 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson (Parking in rear).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”

PW FALL FOOD DRIVE: Presbyterian Women are once again collecting food for the Jefferson Presbyterian Church Food Bank. It will run October 5-17. Refer to the back side to see what we are looking for. Please drop off donations in the box provided or at the office Mon-Fri from 8a-12p.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Please mark your calendars! Elders Mary Antill, Beverly Kennedy and Ronald Palmisano will be installed as members of the 2026 Session during the worship service on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE AND GIFT WRAP FUNDRAISER: Our Playschool is starting their annual Cookie dough and Cherrydale gifts fundraiser. The catalog can be found on the welcome table. It will run from 10/2-10/17. Orders can be returned to Briana’s office. The order sheets will be located next to the catalogs. If you need any assistance ordering items, please reach out to Briana or Stephanie. This is a great way to get started on your holiday gifts and party foods!