Announcements 02/08/2026

Posted on Feb 6, 2026 in Announcements |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

ASH WEDNESDAY: As part of the combined services series, we are invited to join Jefferson Presbyterian Church in kicking off the Lenten season with prayer and reflection. It will be held February 18, 2026 at 6p and located at 4451 E Falk Pl, Jefferson, LA 70121.

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Mark your calendars!  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.

CALENDAR:

02/09    Playschool Committee Meeting 12p

02/12    PW Game Day 10a

02/15    Worship Service 10:30a


Announcements 02/01/2026

Posted on Jan 30, 2026 in Announcements |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOD PANTRY: We need help restocking our food pantry as food insecurities are starting to arise again. 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 

Toothbrushes

You can drop these items off before worship or during office hours. Thanks in advance for assisting our church in helping others. 

CALENDAR:

02/01     Worship Committee Meeting 11:45a 

02/05     PW Council Meeting 10a

02/01-02/07    Playschool Book Fair

02/08    Worship Service 10:30a (Souper Bowl Sunday offering)


Announcements 01/18/2026

Posted on Jan 16, 2026 in Announcements |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: The next white table cloth dinner will be held at Bistro Orleans on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30p. The address is 3216 W Esplanade Ave, Metairie, LA 70002. The sign up sheet will be in the narthex.

CALENDAR:

01/20    Session 6:30p

01/22    PW Game Day 10a

01/25    Worship Service 10:30a

01/19-20 Playschool Closed for MLK

01/19    Office Closed in observance of MLK Day


Announcements 01/11/2026

Posted on Jan 9, 2026 in Announcements |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2026 OFFERING BOX SET/DIRECTORY: The 2026 box set of envelopes for Sunday offerings are in. They are located next to the welcome table in the foyer alongside the new directory for the congregation.

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: The next white table cloth dinner will be held at Bistro Orleans on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30p. The address is 3216 W Esplanade Ave, Metairie, LA 70002. The sign up sheet will be in the narthex.

CALENDAR:

01/12    Playschool Committee Meeting 12p

01/18    Worship Service 10:30a


Announcements 01/04/2026

Posted on Jan 2, 2026 in Announcements |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2026 OFFERING BOX SET/DIRECTORY: The 2026 box set of envelopes for Sunday offerings are in. They are located next to the welcome table in the foyer alongside the new directory for the congregation.

TABLE CLOTH DINNER: The next white table cloth dinner will be held at Bistro Orleans on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30p. The address is 3216 W Esplanade Ave, Metairie, LA 70002. The sign up sheet will be in the narthex.

CALENDAR:

01/04    Worship Committee Meeting 12p

01/08    PW Game Day 10a

01/11    Worship Service 10:30a


Announcements 12/28/2025

Posted on Dec 24, 2025 in Announcements |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2026 OFFERING BOX SET/DIRECTORY: The 2026 box set of envelopes for Sunday offerings are in. They are located next to the welcome table in the foyer alongside the new directory for the congregation.

CALENDAR:

01/01   PW Council Meeting  10a

01/04   Sunday Worship 10:30a

            Worship Committee Meeting 12p

*Office Closed for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day


Announcements 12/21/2025

Posted on Dec 19, 2025 in Announcements |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROGRAM OF HOPE GIFT: Looking for a Christmas gift for a friend or relative that will truly be a blessing to someone in need?  Program of Hope has a solution! When you make a monetary donation to the Program of Hope, a card will be sent to your honoree. Your money will be used to purchase Salvation Army vouchers for a warm bed and a shower to comfort a person without shelter. Please contact Sue Crawford at 504 275- 5560 for information.
 

CALENDAR:

12/24   Christmas Eve 6:30p

12/28   Sunday Worship 10:30a


Announcements 12/14/2025

Posted on Dec 12, 2025 in Announcements |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

PROGRAM OF HOPE GIFT: Looking for a Christmas gift for a friend or relative that will truly be a blessing to someone in need?  Program of Hope has a solution! When you make a monetary donation to the Program of Hope, a card will be sent to your honoree.Your money will be used to purchase Salvation Army vouchers for a warm bed and a shower to comfort a person without shelter.

Please contact Sue Crawford at 504 275- 5560 for information.

CALENDAR:

12/16   Sandwich Prep for POH 2:45p

            Session Meeting 6:30p

12/17   POH Service at First Presbyterian Church 7:45a

12/21   Sunday Worship 10:30a


Announcements 11/30/2025

Posted on Nov 26, 2025 in Announcements |

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


Announcements 11/23/2025

Posted on Nov 21, 2025 in Announcements |

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) 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.

CPC THANKSGIVING WORSHIP: Chinese Presbyterian Church (2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065) is inviting John Calvin to their annual Thanksgiving breakfast and worship. The breakfast will be on Thursday, November 27 at 8:30am in our Fellowship Hall and after breakfast will be a brief Thanksgiving service beginning at 9:30am. They would like a head count of who’s coming. There is a signup sheet in the narthex.

CALENDAR:

11/27-28    OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

11/29    Worship Committee Meeting 11a

11/30    Worship Service 10:30a


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