John Calvin Presbyterian Church

CHRISTIAN ED: Adult Sunday School will resume on 2/16/25 at 9:15a in the church library. There will be different studies led by various members. Stay tuned for more information. 

LENT STUDY: Hard and Holy Work: A Lenten Journey through the Book of Exodus. The study reflects on the brave action of the midwives Shiphrah and Puah and other faithful women in Exodus, Moses’ awakening to the plight of the Hebrew people, Moses’ life-changing encounter with the burning bush, the Israelites taking the risk of crossing the Red Sea, and more—alongside numerous contemporary stories—to help readers to see anew and contemplate how God is calling them to respond to what is not right in the world. Six books have been ordered from the PCUSA Store. They are $13 if you want to request one. You can also check Amazon. You have three ways you can join this Lent Study for those with crazy schedules. Sundays at 9:15a in the Library and Thursdays 9:30a in person in the Church Library or 6:30p on Zoom. Please let Briana know if you want to join online so she can send you the zoom link!

MUSEUM TOUR/FELLOWSHIP: In celebration of Black History Month, CE will be taking a tour of the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum located in the Convention Center. After the tour, we will walk across the street for lunch and fellowship at Mulates. Due to parking, we will carpool. Please email or call Briana to RSVP for travel plans. We will meet at the church at 8:45a on February 26th.

ASH WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICE: CE will host an Ash Wednesday prayer service on March 5th at 6:00p. All will be invited to join. This will be more of a contemporary service that will help us turn our hearts back to God as we kick off the Lenten season. Let Briana know if you would like to read a part of the service.

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: Next dinner will be Wednesday, March 12th at 6:30p. We will be meeting at Outback Steakhouse on 2746 Severn Ave in Metairie. PLease see the form in the narthex to sign up.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTIAN ED: Adult Sunday School will resume on 2/16/25 at 9:15a in the church library. There will be different studies led by various members. Stay tuned for more information. 

MUSEUM TOUR/FELLOWSHIP: In celebration of Black History Month, CE will be taking a tour of the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum located in the Convention Center. After the tour, we will walk across the street for lunch and fellowship at Mulates. Due to parking, we will carpool. Please email or call Briana to RSVP for travel plans. We will meet at the church at 8:45a on February 26th.

ASH WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICE: CE will host an Ash Wednesday prayer service on March 5th at 6:00p. All will be invited to join. This will be more of a contemporary service that will help us turn our hearts back to God as we kick off the Lenten season. Let Briana know if you would like to read a part of the service.

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: Next dinner will be Wednesday, March 12th at 6:30p. We will be meeting at Outback Steakhouse on 2746 Severn Ave in Metairie. PLease see the form in the narthex to sign up.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTIAN ED: Adult Sunday School will resume on 2/16/25 at 9:15a in the church library. There will be different studies led by various members. Stay tuned for more information. 

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Outreach is asking for clothing donations for POH next Sunday, 1/26 through 2/2. Specifically Men’s pants and shoes. John Calvin will be doing prep and service at POH for the month of February. 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!                                                                                              

CALENDAR:

2/9 Worship Service 10:30a (Souper Bowl Sunday)

2/10 Playschool Committee Meeting 12:15p

2/13 PW Game Day 10a

2/10-2/14 Playschool Boor Fair

Call or Email Briana at johncalvinadmi@gmail.com if you would like to go!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTIAN ED: Adult Sunday School will resume on 2/16/25 at 9:15a in the church library. There will be different studies led by various members. Stay tuned for more information. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SESSION MEETING: First session meeting of the year will be taking place on 1/27/25 at 6:30p. If you have not received an email from last week, please email Briana at johncalvinadmi@gmail.com to update your email contact info.

RULING ELDER TRAINING: There will be a Presbytery training for ruler elders at Jefferson Presbyterian Church on 1/31/25 from 1p-4p. This opportunity is for newly ordained elders and those installed who would like a refresher on their role in the session. 

CHRISTIAN ED: Are you interested in leading the next Adult Sunday School series? Please reach out to Briana about what your topic will be and how long the series is. Materials can be ordered for you.  

MUSEUM TOUR AND FELLOWSHIP: Come hang out with Briana on January 29th at the New Orleans Museum of Art. We will meet at 12:30p to walk around together then meet for small plates and drinks at Cafe Noma for 3p. Hope to see you there!

SESSION MEETING: First session meeting of the year will be taking place on 1/21/25 at 6:30p. If you have not received an email from last week, please email Briana at johncalvinadmi@gmail.com to update your email contact info.

RULING ELDER TRAINING: There will be a Presbytery training for ruler elders at Jefferson Presbyterian Church on 1/31/25 from 1p-4p. This opportunity is for newly ordained elders and those installed who would like a refresher on their role in the session. 

ANNUAL MEETING: Join us for our annual meeting on January 26th during the Worship service.

CHRISTIAN ED: Are you interested in leading the next Adult Sunday School series? Please reach out to Briana about what your topic will be and how long the series is. Materials can be ordered for you.  

MUSEUM TOUR AND FELLOWSHIP: Come hang out with Briana on January 29th at the New Orleans Museum of Art. We will meet at 12:30p to walk around together then meet for small plates and drinks at Cafe Noma for 3p. Hope to see you there!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ELDER ELECTION: We will be having a quick congregational meeting before the conclusion of service on 1/12/25 to re elect and elect the following members:

Cameron Mayfield

Sue Crawford

Cindy Freudenthal

Our Ordination and Installation will take place on 1/19/25. Please make sure to mark your calendar.

PSL MEET AND GREET: There will be a Presbytery meeting in January at St. Charles Presbyterian Church for all churches thinking about merging or partnering with another church. It’s on January 14 at 5:30 p.m., and they will provide dinner.

Christian ED: Are you interested in leading the next Adult Sunday School series? Please reach out to Briana about what your topic will be and how long the series is. Materials can be ordered for you.  

MUSEUM TOUR AND FELLOWSHIP: Come hang out with Briana on January 29th at the New Orleans Museum of Art. We will meet at 12:30p to walk around together then meet for small plates and drinks at Cafe Noma for 3p. Hope to see you there!

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Outreach is asking for clothing donations for POH. Specifically Men’s pants and shoes. John Calvin will doing doing prep and service at POH for the month of February. 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

DECORATION TAKEDOWN: Please stay, if you are able, after service to help take down the Christmas decorations around the church.

ELDER ELECTION: We will be having a quick congregational meeting before the conclusion of service on 1/12/25 to reelect and elect the following members:

Cameron Mayfield

Sue Crawford

Cindy Freudenthal

Our Ordination and Installation will take place on 1/19/25. Please make sure to mark your calendar.

PSL MEET AND GREET: There will be a Presbytery meeting in January at St. Charles Presbyterian Church for all churches thinking about merging or partnering with another church. It’s on January 14 at 5:30 p.m., and they will provide dinner.

Christian ED: Are you interested in leading the next Adult Sunday School series? Please reach out to Briana about what your topic will be and how long the series is. Materials can be ordered for you.                                                                                                  

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ELDER ELECTION: We will be having a quick congregational meeting before the conclusion of service on 1/12/25 to reelect and elect the following members:

Cameron Mayfield

Sue Crawford

Cindy Freudenthal

Our Ordination and Installation will take place on 1/19/25. Please make sure to mark your calendar.

PSL MEET AND GREET: There will be a Presbytery meeting in January at St. Charles Presbyterian Church for all churches thinking about merging or partnering with another church. It’s on January 14 at 5:30 p.m., and they will provide dinner.

Christian ED: Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Kings, you.  What do these people have in common?  They all have a place at the Manger.  This Advent, Rev. Jan Condren will lead us in a study of the people in the manger scene, and help us to use them as a guide to find our own place at the manger. Lessons can be obtained from Briana, or at the first class.  See you there!!

January 5:            Wise Men and the Wisdom of Seeking                                                                                                    

ELDER ELECTION: We will be having a quick congregational meeting before the conclusion of service on 1/12/25 to reelect and elect the following members:

Cameron Mayfield

Sue Crawford

Cindy Freudenthal

Our Ordination and Installation will take place on 1/19/25. Please make sure to mark your calendar.

PSL MEET AND GREET: There will be a Presbytery meeting in January at St. Charles Presbyterian Church for all churches thinking about merging or partnering with another church. It’s on January 14 at 5:30 p.m., and they will provide dinner.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Mark your calendars! This year’s Christmas Eve service will be held at 6:30p and will be officiated by JCPC’s first pastor, Rev. Bob Malsbary. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. There are multiple areas of participation in the service. If you would like to do a reading, please see Bob or Briana.

Christian ED: Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Kings, you.  What do these people have in common?  They all have a place at the Manger.  This Advent, Rev. Jan Condren will lead us in a study of the people in the manger scene, and help us to use them as a guide to find our own place at the manger. Lessons can be obtained from Briana, or at the first class.  See you there!!

December 22:      The Shepherds and God of the Ordinary

January 5:            Wise Men and the Wisdom of Seeking