Announcements 11/17/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

POINSETTIA ORDER: This year we will be working with Perino’s to order poinsettias. Please fill out the form in the narthex. You can return the form to Briana, Emily, or Evelyn. Perino’s is offering us a discounted price for an early order at $10 for the standard 6.5” flower. Orders need to be submitted no later than 11/24. They will be delivered on 12/13 for pick up on 12/15.

ANGEL TREE: Reminder that your angels are due back on 12/8. You can team up with another member or have one of our little elves to shop for you.

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 1:        Mary, Bearer of God

December 8:        Joseph, an Unsung Hero

December 15:      The Shepherds and God of the Ordinary

December 22:      Wise Men and the Wisdom of Seeking                                                                                                    

PROGRAM OF HOPE: We are volunteering to help out at First Presbyterian Church in November. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

MUSIC: We didn’t get enough handbell volunteers to do our scheduled piece on 11/17. Handbells will play again on 12/15 with a rehearsal on 12/1 after the service; if you can read rhythms, please consider playing! Let Kelly know if you’d like to participate!

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP: Our brothers and sisters at the Chinese Presbyterian Church have invited us to their traditional Thanksgiving Day Breakfast at 8:30am and the following 9:30am Worship Service. Dress is casual and the service is an abbreviated worship service during which they thank God for the many blessings he bestows on us. They hope to see some of us there.

CALENDAR:

11/17 Worship Service 10:30a

11/18 Session Meeting 6:30p

11/19 Playschool Friendsgiving Performance 9a

          PW Grace Circle 10a

11/20 JCPC Volunteers at POH 8a

11/21 Playschool Thanksgiving Feast 8a



Announcements 11/10/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

POINSETTIA ORDER: This year we will be 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. Perino’s is offering us a discounted price for an early order at $10 for the standard 6.5” flower. Orders need to be submitted no later than 11/24. They will be delivered on 12/13 for pick up on 12/15.

HYMNS & BEER!: The next Hymns & Beer is on November 14th at 7pm at Zony Mash. Musician tips will be split with Program of Hope.

ANGEL TREE: Sandy Cranfill picked up our angels from the Salvation Army. The instructions are in the narthex next to the tree. If you have any questions, see Sandy for details.

Christian ED: We are still in the middle of a new series being led by Rev. Jan Condren! Six Themes Everyone Should Know: Genesis, by W. Eugene March. There is still time to join even if you don’t have the materials. She will be following up with an Advent series as well. Please see Briana for your worksheets.

PROGRAM OF HOPE: We are volunteering to help out at First Presbyterian Church in November. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

MUSIC: Choir will sing 11/10 & 12/1 and handbells on 11/17, with a rehearsal after the service the week prior. Choir music and learning tracks are available on the church website. Let Kelly know if you’d like to participate!

CALENDAR:

11/10 Worship Service 10:30a

11/11 Playschool Committee Meeting 12:15p 

         Outreach Meeting 6:30p

11/13 Volunteer at POH 8a

11/14 PW Game Day 10a



Announcements 11/03/2024

Announcements
 

PROGRAM OF HOPE: We are volunteering to help out at First Presbyterian Church in November. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

HYMNS & BEER!: The next Hymns & Beer is on November 14th at 7pm at Zony Mash. Musician tips will be split with Program of Hope.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:  The Election of New Session Members will be held today during service. The following members have agreed to serve on the JCPC Session for 2025:

Evelyn Tobey

Amy Cardinale

Barbara Remmelts

Cindy Freudenthal 

Sheryl Wise

MUSIC: Choir will sing 11/10 & 12/1 and hand bells on 11/17, with a rehearsal after the service the week prior. Choir music and learning tracks are available on the church website. Let Kelly know if you’d like to participate!

Christian ED: We are still in the middle of a new series being led by Rev. Jan Condren! Six Themes Everyone Should Know: Genesis, by W. Eugene March. There is still time to join even if you don’t have the materials.

CALENDAR:

11/3 Worship Service 10:30a

11/4 Worship Committee Meeting 10:30a 

11/7 PW Council Meeting 10a



Announcements 10/27/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Join us on Tuesdays in October at 2:45 pm to make sandwiches for Program of Hope. On Wednesdays in October, JCPC will be serving Lunch at Program of Hope, we hope you will be able to join us. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

HYMNS & BEER!: The next Hymns & Beer is on November 14th at 7pm at Zony Mash. Musician tips will be split with Program of Hope.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:  The Election of New Session Members will be held on 11/3/24 after service. 

CHOIR: The choir will sing on November 10th, with a rehearsal after the service on November 3rd. Let Kelly know if you’d like to participate! Music and learning tracks are available on the church website.

Christian ED: We are starting a new series being led by Rev. Jan Condren! Six Themes Everyone Should Know: Genesis, by W. Eugene March. Books are available through the PCUSA store or Amazon. Let Briana know if you need help with this.

Pledge Drive: Pledge Sunday is today! If you have not brought your pledges back or submitted them online, please do so by November 5th, even if you are unable to pledge at this time.  
 

CALENDAR:

10/27 Worship Service 10:30a

10/29 Sandwich Prep for POH 2:45p

10/30 Serving at POH 8a

          Cantata Rehearsal 6p



Announcements 10/20/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Join us on Tuesdays in October at 2:45 pm to make sandwiches for Program of Hope. On Wednesdays in October, JCPC will be serving Lunch at Program of Hope, we hope you will be able to join us. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

HYMNS & BEER!: The next Hymns & Beer is on November 14th at 7pm at Zony Mash. Musician tips will be split with Program of Hope.

FALL & WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: Sorting Party will be October 21 at 9:30a. We will sort, mark, fold, and box up the Fall + Winter clothing to take to Program of Hope at FPCNO. 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:  The Election of New Session Members will be held on 11/3/24 after service. 

CHOIR: The choir will sing on November 10th, with a rehearsal after the service on November 3rd. Let Kelly know if you’d like to participate! Music and learning tracks are available on the church website.

Christian ED: We are starting a new series being led by Rev. Jan Condren! Six Themes Everyone Should Know: Genesis, by W. Eugene March. Books are available through the PCUSA store or Amazon. Let Briana know if you need help with this.

Pledge Drive: The Annual Pledge drive is starting soon. Be on the lookout for your pledge letter and card in the mail. Please send in your pledge card by November 5th, even if you are unable to pledge at this time. 

PLAYSCHOOL: Trunk Or Treat is right around the corner on Oct 25th.  We are collecting candy and snacks in the narthex, church office, and playschool office. 
 

CALENDAR:

10/20 Worship Service 10:30a

10/21 Clothing Sorting Party 9:30a

          Session 6:30p

10/22 Sandwich Prep for POH 2:45p

10/23 Serving at POH 8a

          Cantata Rehersal 6p

10/24 PW Game Day 10a

10/25 Playschool Trunk or Treat 6p



Announcements 10/13/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Join us on Tuesdays in October at 2:45 pm to make sandwiches for Program of Hope. On Wednesdays in October, JCPC will be serving Lunch at Program of Hope, we hope you will be able to join us. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

FALL & WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: October 13-20. ESPECIALLY NEEDED are MEN’S Fall and Winter shirts, jeans, casual pants, sturdy plain walking shoes, socks, hats and caps, any type of T-shirts, jackets and sweaters. Also needed are UNUSED PACKAGED boxers, briefs and panties. Leave packaged! White Shirts and Black Pants for food service work are needed- men’s and women’s. PROGRAM OF HOPE Clothes Sorting Party will be October 21 at 9:30a. We will sort, mark, fold, and box up the Fall + Winter clothing to take to Program of Hope at FPCNO. 

CANTATA: Rehearsals for the December 8th cantata will take place on Wednesdays at 6pm beginning on October 9th. Let Kelly know ASAP if you’d like to participate so she can order enough copies, and invite a friend to this multi-congregational ensemble!

Christian ED: We are starting a new series being led by Rev. Jan Condren! Six Themes Everyone Should Know: Genesis, by W. Eugene March. Books are available through the PCUSA store or Amazon. Let Briana know if you need help with this.

Pledge Drive: The Annual Pledge drive is starting soon. Be on the lookout for your pledge letter and card in the mail. Please send in your pledge card by November 5th, even if you are unable to pledge at this time. 

PLAYSCHOOL: As usual the Playschool is keeping busy. Here are few ways you can get involved and activities to be aware of:

  1. Trunk Or Treat is right around the corner on Oct 25th.  We are collecting candy and snacks in the narthex, church office, and playschool office. 
  2. Oct 16th from 12p-10p is a Give back Night at the Canes 4036 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002.  Just say you are with John Calvin and the playschool will receive a portion of the sales that day. 
  3. The Annual gift wrap and cookie fundraiser will be from 10/3-10/18. Please get with Briana about ordering.

CALENDAR:

10/13 Worship Service 10:30a (Peace and Global Witness Offering)

10/14 Playschool Committee Meeting 12:15p

          Outreach Committee Meeting 10a

10/15 Sandwich Making Party for POH 2:45p

          PW Grace Circle 10a

10/16 Serve POH at First Presbyterian Church 8a. Carpool from JCPC at 7:45a

10/13-10/20 PW Drive and Outreach Clothing Drive

 10/3-10/18  Playschool Holiday Fundraiser

 Presbyterian Women Fall Food Drive 2024

The Presbyterian Women are sponsoring a Fall Food Drive from Sunday, October 13 – to Sunday, October 20.  The food will be given to Jefferson Presbyterian Church Food Bank, a USDA-certified food bank.  The food is distributed twice a month—the first and third Saturdays, servicing between 120 and 140 clients each Saturday.  This is the only food bank in the area that is open on Saturday.  Donations come mainly from Second Harvest with other churches, groups, and individuals contributing.

Boxes will be provided to receive your donations.  Should you choose to make a monetary donation, please make the check out to the church and indicate that it is for the Food Drive.

We appreciate your support!
 


Announcements 09/29/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Join us on Tuesdays in October at 2:45 pm to make sandwiches for Program of Hope. On Wednesdays in October, JCPC will be serving Lunch at Program of Hope, we hope you will be able to join us. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

FALL & WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: October 13-20. ESPECIALLY NEEDED are MEN’S Fall and Winter shirts, jeans, casual pants, sturdy plain walking shoes, socks, hats and caps, any type of T-shirts, jackets and sweaters. Also needed are UNUSED PACKAGED boxers, briefs and panties. Leave packaged! White Shirts and Black Pants for food service work are needed- men’s and women’s. PROGRAM OF HOPE Clothes Sorting Party will be October 21 at 9:30a. We will sort, mark, fold, and box up the Fall + Winter clothing to take to Program of Hope at FPCNO. 

CANTATA: Rehearsals for the December 8th cantata will take place on Wednesdays at 6pm beginning on October 9th. Let Kelly know ASAP if you’d like to participate so she can order enough copies, and invite a friend to this multi-congregational ensemble!

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY: We will be joining our siblings in Christ at Chinese Presbyterian Church on October 6th for WCS. Service starts at 11a. Adult Sunday School will still be held at 9:15 in the JCPC library before we head over. We hope to see everyone there.

MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY DONATION: Each month we are asking you to donate one or two items to the food pantry. This month we are asking for grains and sauces. Please see the flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.

BIBLE DONATIONS: We received an email from the Prison Ministry of Angola to help out in the “One Bible Initiative.” They are asking local churches to donate at least one bible, but we can do more! If you have a paperback bible that you no longer use, please drop off at the church office throughout the week or bring it to worship service when you come. Ask Briana for details.
 

CALENDAR:

9/29 Worship Service 10:30a (Peace and Global Witness Offering)

10/1 Sandwich Making Party for POH 2:45p

10/2 Serve POH at Frist Presbyterian Church 8a. Carpool from JCPC at 7:45a

10/3 PW Council Meeting 10a (library)

10/2-10/3 Playschool Pictures 9a



Announcements 09/22/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Join us on Tuesdays in October at 2:45 pm to make sandwiches for Program of Hope. On Wednesdays in October, JCPC will be serving Lunch at Program of Hope, we hope you will be able to join us. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

ELDER NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The following members have volunteered to serve on the next Elder Nominating Committee: Mary Antill, Carolyn Calvin, Gwen Nolan, Sue Crawford, Evelyn Toby, Beverly Ross, and Joan Albright. They will plan to meet next month. More details to come.

CHOIR: REMINDER!!! Choir will be singing in service on September 29th and October 13th, with rehearsals on 9/22 and 9/29 after worship. Music reading is not required, and learning tracks will be provided.

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY: We will be joining our siblings in Christ at Chinese Presbyterian Church on October 6th for WCS. Service starts at 11a. Adult Sunday School will still be held at 9:15 in the JCPC library before we head over. We hope to see everyone there.

MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY DONATION: Each month we are asking you to donate one or two items to the food pantry. This month we are asking for grains and sauces. Please see the flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.

BIBLE DONATIONS: We received an email from the Prison Ministry of Angola to help out in the “One Bible Initiative.” They are asking local churches to donate at least one bible, but we can do more! If you have a paperback bible that you no longer use, please drop off at the church office throughout the week or bring it to worship service when you come. Ask Briana for details.
 

CALENDAR:

9/22 Worship Service 10:30a

9/26 PW Game Day 10a



Announcements 09/15/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIBLE DONATIONS: We received an email from the Prison Ministry of Angola to help out in the “One Bible Initiative.” They are asking local churches to donate at least one bible, but we can do more! If you have a paperback bible that you no longer use, please drop off at the church office throughout the week or bring it to worship service when you come. Ask Briana for details.

CHOIR: Will be singing in service on September 29th and October 13th, with rehearsals on 9/22 and 9/29 after worship. Tell Kelly by 9/15 if you would like to participate. Music reading is not required, and learning tracks will be provided.

GLASS HALF FULL:  You got glass? Let us have it. We are partnering with Glass Half Full to collect glass waste. This company can pick up from us, your business, and directly from your home! They help to convert it into sand and gravel for coastal restoration, disaster relief, new glass products and more! Make sure to remove any caps or corks and rinse off any food products. See flyer on Narthex Board for more info.

MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY DONATION: Each month we are asking you to donate one or two items to the food pantry. This month we are asking for grains and sauces. Please see the flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.

DEACON UPDATE:  If you are in need of prayer and/or any pastoral care, please contact one of our deacons. Names and information are located at the back of the bulletin under staff.

CALENDAR:

9/15 Teacher Commissioning Worship Service 10:30a

        Saints Picnic/potluck 11:45a

9/16 Session Meeting 6:30p

9/17 PW Grace Circle 10a

9/20 Playschool Family Fun Night 4:3p (Fellowship Hall)



Announcements 09/08/2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIBLE DONATIONS: We received an email from the Prison Ministry of Angola to help out in the “One Bible Initiative.” They are asking local churches to donate at least one bible, but we can do more! If you have a paperback bible that you no longer use, please drop off at the church office throughout the week or bring it to worship service when you come. Ask Briana for details.

CHOIR: Will be singing in service on September 29th and October 13th, with rehearsals on 9/22 and 9/29 after worship. Tell Kelly by 9/15 if you would like to participate. Music reading is not required, and learning tracks will be provided.

TABLE CLOTH DINNER:  We are having a Table Cloth Dinner on September 11th at Bistro Orleans at 6:30p. There is a signup sheet in the Narthex. Please see Beverly Kennedy for any questions.

GLASS HALF FULL:  You got glass? Let us have it. We are partnering with Glass Half Full to collect glass waste. This company can pick up from us, your business, and directly from your home! They help to convert it into sand and gravel for coastal restoration, disaster relief, new glass products and more! Make sure to remove any caps or corks and rinse off any food products. See flyer on Narthex Board for more info.


CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP: Please check your bulletin for questions and suggestions for CE and fellowship opportunities. Adult Sunday school will start next month. You can order your book through the church or Amazon. (roughly $18 or see if you can find one used for cheaper) We also recognize that everyone’s schedule is different, but we want to have fellowship outside of Sunday service. Let us know your ideas! Especially if there is something you want to lead. Email Briana at johncalvinadmi@gmail.com

TEACHER COMMISSION SERVICE: Sept. 15th, we will be having our teacher commissioning service for playschool and bible study teachers. There will be a Gameday picnic/potluck after service. Little Farms and surrounding Presbyterian churches have been invited. Please feel free to invite your neighbors. Please see the sign up sheet, and let us know what you will bring or be willing to do during the event!

MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY DONATION: Each month we are asking you to donate one or two items to the food pantry. This month we are asking for grains and sauces. Please see the flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.

DEACON UPDATE:  If you are in need of prayer and/or any pastoral care, please contact one of our deacons. Names and information are located at the back of the bulletin under staff.
 
 

CALENDAR:

9/8 Worship Service 10:30a

9/9 Worship Committee Meeting 10:30a

9/11 Table Cloth Dinner 6:30 at Bistro Orleans

9/12 PW Game Day 10a