FOOD PANTRY: We need help restocking our food pantry as food insecurities are starting to arise again. You can drop these items off before worship or during office hours. Thanks in advance for assisting our church in helping others. We need the following things the most:

Grains (rice, pasta), Water based meals (hamburger helper, Zatarain’s meal kits), Ready to eat meals (Chef Boyardee), Non-perishable Carton Milk, Toilet paper, Juice, Canned meat, Deodorant, Toothpaste, and Toothbrushes.

PROGRAM OF HOPE: John Calvin is serving POH in March. Please meet with Sue Crawford about any clothing donations. Sandwich prep will be on Tuesdays at 2:45p at the church, and we will serve on Wednesday mornings at First Presbyterian Church. We will carpool from John Calvin at 7:45a and feast on a Costco hotdog afterwards for lunch!

PSL BOOK CLUB: Pat Ellzey, from Chinese Presbyterian Church, is working to put together the next Greater NOLA churches Presbyterian book study! She is hoping to lead a discussion class on the book  Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America: A Guide to Reclaiming the Good News of God’s Grace.” Dates/time to be determined once interested parties are identified.  CPC would order and provide the book to those who participate. The contact person is Pat Ellzey.

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: The next table cloth dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:30p. Location is Mr. Ed’s Restaurant at 3117 21st Street, Metairie, LA 70002. The signup sheet is in the Narthex.

LENTEN DINNER/MOVIE: Jefferson Presbyterian Church is inviting all the surrounding churches to join them every Wednesday during Lent for a community dinner and a Christian-based movie. It starts at 6p beginning February 25th. You don’t need to bring anything, but please reach out to Loretta Credo or Briana to RSVP by the Monday before to ensure enough food is prepared.JPC is located at 4451 E Falk Pl, Jefferson, LA 7012.

JOINT SERVICE: Mark your calendars!  John Calvin will be closed on March 29th for a joint service with Chinese Presbyterian Church. There will be a potluck after the service so please bring a dish to share. Location is 2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065. Service starts at 11a.

CALENDAR:

03/09   Playschool Committee Meeting 12:15p

03/10    POH Sandwich Prep 2:45p

03/11    Serve at POH 7:45a

03/12    PW Game Day 10a

03/15    Worship Service 10:30a