Posted on Oct 31, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
PSL COM FINAL GATHERING: Signup deadline has been reached. Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. (dinner provided) at Jefferson Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 4450 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson (Parking in rear).
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.
COAT DRIVE: Starting November 2nd through November 26th, we are doing our annual coat drive. Adult coats will be distributed at Program of Hope, and children’s coats will go to Berean Presbyterian Church. If you have any questions, reach out to Sue Crawford.
CALENDAR:
11/06 PW Council Meeting 10a
11/09 Worship Service 10:30a
Worship Committee 12p
Posted on Oct 24, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
MUSICAL QUARTET: Loyola University will put on a production of their “Ghost Quartet” This performance will be directed by our very own Randy Martono-Chai. There is a flyer on the bulletin board for details. The performances will run from 10/17-10/26. Please come out to support our musician!
PSL COM FINAL GATHERING: This is for any New Orleans area Pastors, Session members, COM Members, and those who attended the last two gatherings in January and June. This will be our final gathering in this NOLA Congregational Leader series. We will reflect on the information that has been shared, hear from a leader in the middle of a church merger, and leave with each participating church having a timeline for discerning their next steps for further collaboration. It is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. (dinner provided) at Jefferson Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 4450 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson (Parking in rear).
Posted on Oct 17, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
MUSICAL QUARTET: Loyola University will put on a production of their “Ghost Quartet” This performance will be directed by our very own Randy Martono-Chai. There is a flyer on the bulletin board for details. The performances will run from 10/17-10/26. Please come out to support our musician!
PSL COM FINAL GATHERING: This is for any New Orleans area Pastors, Session members, COM Members, and those who attended the last two gatherings in January and June. This will be our final gathering in this NOLA Congregational Leader series. We will reflect on the information that has been shared, hear from a leader in the middle of a church merger, and leave with each participating church having a timeline for discerning their next steps for further collaboration. It is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. (dinner provided) at
Jefferson Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 4450 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson (Parking in rear).
CALENDAR:
10/20 Session Meeting 6:30p
10/21 PW Grace Circle 10a
10/23 PW Game Day 10a
10/26 Worship Service 10:30a
Posted on Oct 10, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
PW FALL FOOD DRIVE: Presbyterian Women are once again collecting food for the Jefferson Presbyterian Church Food Bank. It will run October 5-17. Refer to the back side to see what we are looking for. Please drop off donations in the box provided or at the office Mon-Fri from 8a-12p.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Please mark your calendars! Elders Mary Antill, Beverly Kennedy and Ronald Palmisano will be installed as members of the 2026 Session during the worship service on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE AND GIFT WRAP FUNDRAISER: Our Playschool is starting their annual Cookie dough and Cherrydale gifts fundraiser. The catalog can be found on the welcome table. It will run from 10/2-10/17. Orders can be returned to Briana’s office. The order sheets will be located next to the catalogs. If you need any assistance ordering items, please reach out to Briana or Stephanie. This is a great way to get started on your holiday gifts and party foods!
CALENDAR:
10/13 Playschool Committee Meeting 12:15p
10/19 Worship Service 10:30a with Congregational Meeting to Install Elders to Session.
Posted on Oct 3, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
PW FALL FOOD DRIVE: Presbyterian Women are once again collecting food for the Jefferson Presbyterian Church Food Bank. It will run October 5-17. Refer to the back side to see what we are looking for. Please drop off donations in the box provided or at the office Mon-Fri from 8a-12p.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Please mark your calendars! Elders Mary Antill, Beverly Kennedy and Ronald Palmisano will be installed as members of the 2026 Session during the worship service on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
MUSIC MINISTRY: Worship committee is now accepting requests for songs or special numbers year-round! If anyone would like for us to sing a certain hymn or hear a particular tune during service, they can submit a request to us. Please fill out the green music request slip in the pews and put it in the offering plate. They are also inviting any fellow musically-inclined members to join our roster and calendar of musicians who’d be interested in offering special numbers for either Offertory or even Prelude. Please speak to Randy before or after service for more information!
CALENDAR:
10/9 PW Game Day 10a
10/12 Worship Service 10a
Worship Committee Meeting 12p
Posted on Sep 12, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
SANCTUARY CLOSURES: John Calvin will be closed on 9/28 for a combined service at Parkway Presbyterian Church (6200 Camphor St, Metairie, LA 70003). Mark your calendars!!
PROGRAM OF HOPE: Mark your calendars! John Calvin is serving POH in September. 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!
WHITE CLOTH DINNER: The next white cloth dinner will be Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30p at Outback Steakhouse located on 2746 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
CALENDAR:
9/15 Session Meeting 6:30p
9/16 PW Grace Circle 10a
Sandwich Prep for POH 2:45p
9/17 POH Service at First Presbyterian Church 7:45a
9/21 Worship Service 10:30a
Posted on Sep 5, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Meeting of Congregation to elect elders and the nominating committee for 2026 following service on September 14, 2025.
SANCTUARY CLOSURES: John Calvin will be closed on 9/28 for a combined service at Parkway Presbyterian Church (6200 Camphor St, Metairie, LA 70003). Mark your calendars!!
PROGRAM OF HOPE: Mark your calendars! John Calvin is serving POH in September. 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!
WHITE CLOTH DINNER: The next white cloth dinner will be Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30p at Outback Steakhouse located on 2746 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
CALENDAR:
9/7 Worship Committee Meeting after service!
9/8 Outreach Meeting 9:30a
Playschool Committee Meeting 12:15p
9/9 Sandwich Prep for POH 2:45p
9/10 POH Service at First Presbyterian Church 7:45a
9/11 PW Game Day 10a
9/14 Worship Service (Communion Sunday) 10:30a
Congregational Meeting to be held during service.
Posted on Aug 22, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Meeting of Congregation to elect elders and the nominating committee for 2026 following service on September 14, 2025.
SANCTUARY CLOSURES: John Calvin will be closed for 8/31 for a combined worship at Chinese Presbyterian Church (2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065) and 9/28 for a combined service at Parkway Presbyterian Church (6200 Camphor St, Metairie, LA 70003). Mark your calendars!!
MUSIC MINISTRY: Worship committee is now accepting requests for songs or special numbers year-round! If anyone would like for us to sing a certain hymn or hear a particular tune during service, they can submit a request to us. Please fill out the green music request slip in the pews and put it in the offering plate. They are also inviting any fellow musically-inclined members to join our roster and calendar of musicians who’d be interested in offering special numbers for either Offertory or even Prelude. Please speak to Randy before or after service for more information!
CALENDAR:
8/28 PW Game Day 10a
8/31 JOHN CALVIN CLOSED! Joint worship with Chinese Presbyterian Church 2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065 at 11a
Posted on Aug 15, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOOD PANTRY: Outreach is looking for assistance with restocking our pantry. Please see the list of things needed on the welcome table. We can also take a donation and do the shopping for you. Just make the check out for John Calvin Presbyterian Church and put on the memo line “food pantry.”
PCUSA BOOK STUDY: The next meeting for the NOLA area book study on the book Generations will be held August 24th at 3p. It will be held at Lakeview Presbyterian Church (5914 Canal Blvd). Topic will be Chapter 5: Millennials. We hope to have a virtual option again, so please RSVP and include your interest in that. Please email jennieserra@gmail.com
SANCTUARY CLOSURES: John Calvin will be closed for 8/31 for a combined worship at Chinese Presbyterian Church (2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065) and 9/28 for a combined service at Parkway Presbyterian Church (6200 Camphor St, Metairie, LA 70003). Mark your calendars!!
MUSIC MINISTRY: Worship committee is now accepting requests for songs or special numbers year-round! If anyone would like for us to sing a certain hymn or hear a particular tune during service, they can submit a request to us. Please fill out the green music request slip in the pews and put it in the offering plate. They are also inviting any fellow musically-inclined members to join our roster and calendar of musicians who’d be interested in offering special numbers for either Offertory or even Prelude. Please speak to Randy before or after service for more information!
CALENDAR:
8/18 Session Meeting 6:30p
8/24 Sunday Worship 10:30a
Posted on Aug 8, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PCUSA BOOK STUDY: The next meeting for the NOLA area book study on the book Generations will be held August 24th at 3p. It will be held at Lakeview Presbyterian Church (5914 Canal Blvd). Topic will be Chapter 5: Millennials. We hope to have a virtual option again, so please RSVP and include your interest in that. Please email jennieserra@gmail.com
MUSIC MINISTRY: Worship committee is now accepting requests for songs or special numbers year-round! If anyone would like for us to sing a certain hymn or hear a particular tune during service, they can submit a request to us. Please fill out the green music request slip in the pews and put it in the offering plate. They are also inviting any fellow musically-inclined members to join our roster and calendar of musicians who’d be interested in offering special numbers for either Offertory or even Prelude. Please speak to Randy before or after service for more information!
CALENDAR:
8/11 Outreach Committee Meeting 9:30a
Playschool Committee Meeting 12:15p
8/14 PW Game Day 10a
8/17 Sunday Worship 10:30a
