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)
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
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
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
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
Posted on Dec 19, 2025 in 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
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
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
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
Posted on Nov 6, 2025 in Announcements |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANGEL TREE: The Salvation Army Christmas Angels will be ready for selection this Sunday. 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.
COAT DRIVE: Starting November 2nd through November 16th, 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.
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 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:
11/17 Session Meeting 6:30p
11/18 PW Grace Circle 10a
11/23 Worship Service 10:30a