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.
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!
CALENDAR:
12/2 Sandwich Prep for POH 2:45p
12/3 POH Service at First Presbyterian Church 7:45a
12/4 PW Council Meeting 10a
12/5 White Elephant Party (Garland’s Home) 6:30p
12/7 JOHN CALVIN CLOSED. Worship at Lakeview PC 10:30a