John Calvin Presbyterian Church

Each Wednesday, we need volunteers to help serve food and help with the toiletries and clothing and clean up at First Presbyterian Church, 5401 S. Claiborne St., New Orleans. Please contact Sue Crawford to reserve your time to volunteer. We carpool from JCPC to POH at 7:45a on Wednesday morning, and Sue will buy you a Costco hotdog after serving!

PW: Please note that PW  Council and Grace circle will resume in September. The council is scheduled to meet September 3rd at 10a in the library, and Grace Circle will meet 9/15 at 10a in the library. Study booklets are available after church in the narthex on Sunday morning. The PW Game days this month will be 9/10 and 9/24 at 10a in the church library.

WORK DAY: Come one, come all and join us for a workday with Little Farms on September 19 from 8a-noon. We will be refreshing our facilities, both inside and out. There are tasks to fit all skills. Outside jobs will be various gardening chores. Please bring your tools and brooms. Inside jobs will include cleaning and polishing in the Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary and church narthex. We will provide some cleaning products but if you can bring a bucket, rags and cleaning products such as 409, Mr. Clean or similar that would be helpful.

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: mark your calendars! Our next table cloth dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:30p at Copeland’s located on 1319 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065.

Each Wednesday, we need volunteers to help serve food and help with the toiletries and clothing and clean up at First Presbyterian Church, 5401 S. Claiborne St., New Orleans. Please contact Sue Crawford to reserve your time to volunteer. We carpool from JCPC to POH at 7:45a on Wednesday morning, and Sue will buy you a Costco hotdog after serving!

WORSHIP COMMITTEE: Reminder that the worship committee is meeting after service today.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: The congregation is called to meet on Sunday morning, September 13, 2026, to hear the recommendations of the committee, and to elect officers and the Nominating Committee for 2027. Please be sure to attend.

PW: Please note that PW  Council and Grace circle will resume in September. The council is scheduled to meet September 3rd at 10a in the library, and Grace Circle will meet 9/15 at 10a in the library. Study booklets are available after church in the narthex on Sunday morning. The PW Game days this month will be 9/10 and 9/24 at 10a in the church library.

WORK DAY: Come one, come all and join us for a workday with Little Farms on September 19 from 8a-noon. We will be refreshing our facilities, both inside and out. There are tasks to fit all skills. Outside jobs will be various gardening chores. Please bring your tools and brooms. Inside jobs will include cleaning and polishing in the Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary and church narthex. We will provide some cleaning products but if you can bring a bucket, rags and cleaning products such as 409, Mr. Clean or similar that would be helpful.

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: mark your calendars! our next table cloth dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30p at Copeland’s located on 1319 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065.

HARD ROCK COMPETITION: Music Director Randy Martono-Chai won Round 1 of Hard Rock Rising and is advancing to Round 4, the New Orleans Finals, on Wednesday, September 23, at Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans. Randy is grateful to everyone who came out to support him, and because in-person audience voting will once again help determine the winner, he hopes to see everyone back in the room for the finals.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SANCTUARY CLOSURES: There will be a shared service at Chinese Presbyterian Church for the 5th Sunday, Aug 30th at 11a. There will be no potluck, but coffee afterwards. No requirement to bring anything. If you would like to volunteer as a reader, greeter, or offering collector please see Mary or Beverly Kennedy. The address is 2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: The early music ensemble Spiritus Mundi Crescentis will perform a program of medieval music at Café Istanbul on Wednesday, August 26, at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature medieval sacred music including dances, chants, and processional works from across Europe, dating from the 10th through the 14th centuries. Our Music Director, Randy Martono-Chai, will be performing as both vocalist and piccolist.

POH: September is John Calvin’s sandwich month. We will be making sandwiches for Program of Hope. They are so thankful for all the volunteers who help. We are asking for volunteers to make sandwiches on Tuesdays at 3:00 in the fellowship hall on the first four TUESDAYS of Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22.  (We won’t make the last week, as Berean Presbyterian provides the 5th Wednesday.)

Each Wednesday, we need volunteers to help serve food and help with the toiletries and clothing and clean up at First Presbyterian Church, 5401 S. Claiborne St., New Orleans. Please contact Sue Crawford to reserve your time to volunteer. We carpool from JCPC to POH at 7:45a on Wednesday morning, and Sue will buy you a Costco hotdog after serving!

SESSION: Reminder that session will be meeting on this Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30p

SANCTUARY CLOSURES: There will be a shared service at Chinese Presbyterian Church for the 5th Sunday, Aug 30th at 11a. That address is 2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: The early music ensemble Spiritus Mundi Crescentis will perform a program of medieval music at Café Istanbul on Wednesday, August 26, at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature medieval sacred music including dances, chants, and processional works from across Europe, dating from the 10th through the 14th centuries. Our Music Director, Randy Martono-Chai, will be performing as both vocalist and piccolist.

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.

SANCTUARY CLOSURES: The next Summer Shared Worship series will take place at Parkway Presbyterian Church on Aug 9 at 10:30a. The address is 6200 Camphor St, Metairie, LA 70003. There will always be a shared service at Chinese Presbyterian Church for the 5th Sunday, Aug 30th at 11a. That address is 2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065.

DAVID EASTERLING: David Easterling’s CD’s are available after the Worship Service today near the coffee fellowship table. Suggested donation is $15 per CD or just leave what you can afford and take one or more CD’s home.

If you would like to support his music, he is raising funds to release his next live album recorded at The Listening Room in TN and is almost at his goal for the final step of mastering and printing! Thank you.

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MUSIC MINISTRY: As we prepare for our upcoming combined worship services on Aug 9 at Parkway Presbyterian Church and Aug 30 at Chinese Presbyterian Church, and others later this fall, we are calling all musicians who would love to participate in leading worship. The practice for Parkway will be held on Saturday, August 8 at 10:30 AM and again at 9:45 on August 9. Please reach out to Randy or see him after service!

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: The early music ensemble Spiritus Mundi Crescentis will perform a program of medieval music at Café Istanbul on Wednesday, August 26, at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature medieval sacred music including dances, chants, and processional works from across Europe, dating from the 10th through the 14th centuries. Our Music Director, Randy Martono-Chai, will be performing as both vocalist and piccolist.

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.

SANCTUARY CLOSURES: The next Summer Shared Worship series will take place at Parkway Presbyterian Church on Aug 9 at 10:30a. The address is 6200 Camphor St, Metairie, LA 70003. There will always be a shared service at Chinese Presbyterian Church for the 5th Sunday, Aug 30th at 11a. That address is 2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065.

MUSIC MINISTRY: As we prepare for our upcoming combined worship services on Aug 9 at Parkway Presbyterian Church and Aug 30 at Chinese Presbyterian Church, and others later this fall, we are calling all musicians who would love to participate in leading worship. The practice for Parkway will be held on Saturday, August 8 at 10:30 AM and again at 9:45 on August 9. Please reach out to Randy or see him after service!

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.

MUSIC MINISTRY: As we prepare for our upcoming combined worship services on Aug 30, and others later this fall, we are calling all musicians who would love to participate in leading worship. Please reach out to Randy or see him after service!

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: The next table cloth dinner will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30p. Location will be Two Tony’s at 8536 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. The signup sheet is in the Narthex.

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.

MUSIC MINISTRY: As we prepare for our upcoming combined worship services on Aug 30, and others later this fall, we are calling all musicians who would love to participate in leading worship. Please reach out to Randy or see him after service!

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: The next table cloth dinner will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30p. Location will be Two Tony’s at 8536 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. The signup sheet is in the Narthex.

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.

We are especially looking for singers to join our chorale anthems. For the July 12 service, we will be singing “Open Our Eyes” by Will MacFarlene and Frederic West MacDonald. The current rehearsal schedule: Saturday, July 11 – morning run-through, Sunday, July 12 – 9:30am call time. If you are interested in singing or playing, especially anyone who plays guitar, mandolin, or percussion and may be interested in participating in the combined service, please reach out to Randy or see him after service!

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: The next table cloth dinner will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30p. Location will be Two Tony’s at 8536 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. The signup sheet is in the Narthex.

“Dementia 101” WORKSHOP: Thursday, July 9th at 6pm at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2525 Apollo Ave.  This workshop will discuss signs of dementia (what is normal aging and what are signs of dementia); offer tips and routines to prepare for dealing with dementia and self-care; offer examples of neuroplasticity exercises; and discuss what to prepare for financially for dementia care. The presenter is Carolyn Olson, a dementia advisor for Senior Care Authority Louisiana, with over 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As a dementia practitioner, she facilitates conversation that prepares us for dementia as we age. This workshop is part of a monthly series on “Aging Wisely, Responsibly, and Faithfully” that is sponsored by Be Well-Come Together, a new worshipping community in our presbytery that supports physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. No registration is required. The workshop is free and everyone is welcome. Contact: bewellcometogether@gmail.com with questions.

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.

We are especially looking for singers to join our chorale anthems. For the July 12 service, we will be singing “Open Our Eyes” by Will MacFarlene and Frederic West MacDonald. The current rehearsal schedule: Tuesday, June 30 – morning rehearsal, Saturday, July 11 – morning run-through, Sunday, July 12 – 9:30am call time If you are interested in singing or playing, please reach out to Randy!

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: The next table cloth dinner will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30p. Location will be Two Tony’s at 8536 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. The signup sheet is in the Narthex.

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.