John Calvin Presbyterian Church

ANGEL TREE: Reminder that your angels are due today!

CHRISTMAS TOYS FOR BEREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Maybe you missed your chance to choose a Salvation Army Angel?  Well, we’ve got another chance to make children happy! The Berean Presbyterian Church has asked us to donate Unwrapped toys or gifts to be distributed at their Christmas party. Unwrapped toys or gifts for ages 1-14 can be brought to the narthex by Tuesday 12/10, or call Sue Crawford, and she can pick them up from you.

CANTATA LUNCHEON: Head to the fellowship hall after service to enjoy some food, fellowship, and football!

2025 OFFERING ENVELOPES: We have received our envelope box sets for 2025. Please make sure to get one at the welcoming table by the front door.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Mark your calendars! This year’s Christmas Eve service will be held at 6:30p and officiated by JCPC’s first pastor, Rev. Bob Malsbary. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. There are multiple areas of participation in the service. If you would like to do a reading, please see Bob or Briana.

Christian ED: Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Kings, you.  What do these people have in common?  They all have a place at the Manger.  This Advent, Rev. Jan Condren will lead us in a study of the people in the manger scene, and help us to use them as a guide to find our own place at the manger. Lessons can be obtained from Briana, or at the first class.  See you there!!

December 1:        Mary, Bearer of God

December 15:      Joseph, an Unsung Hero

December 22:      The Shepherds and God of the Ordinary

January 5:            Wise Men and the Wisdom of Seeking                                                                                                    

WHITE ELEPHANT PARTY: Party is being hosted by Emily and David Garland on December 6th at 6:30p. Please bring a dish and present to swap!

ANGEL TREE: Reminder that your angels are due back on 12/8. You can team up with another member or have one of our little elves to shop for you.

Christian ED: Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Kings, you.  What do these people have in common?  They all have a place at the Manger.  This Advent, Rev. Jan Condren will lead us in a study of the people in the manger scene, and help us to use them as a guide to find our own place at the manger. Lessons can be obtained from Briana, or at the first class.  See you there!!

December 1:        Mary, Bearer of God

December 8:        Joseph, an Unsung Hero

December 15:      The Shepherds and God of the Ordinary

December 22:      Wise Men and the Wisdom of Seeking                                                                                                    

ADVENT READERS: We are looking for a pair of members to help with the advent readings on 12/15. Please talk to Mary or Briana if you would like to pick up this Sunday.

MUSIC: We need help setting up the cantata risers on Dec 1 after the service. Please plan to stick around for 10-15 minutes if you are able to help! 

CALENDAR:

12/1 Worship Service 10:30a

12/2 Worship Committee Meeting 10:30a

12/3 Playschool Santa Pics 9a

12/5 PW Council Meeting 10a

12/6 White Elephant Party (Garland’s House) 6:30p

12/7 Cantata Lunch Setup 10a

ANNOUNCEMENTS

POINSETTIA ORDER: Today is the last day to place your order! Perino’s is offering us a discounted price for an early order at $10 for the standard 6.5” flower. They will be delivered on 12/13 for pick up on 12/15.

ANGEL TREE: Reminder that your angels are due back on 12/8. You can team up with another member or have one of our little elves to shop for you.

Christian ED: Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Kings, you.  What do these people have in common?  They all have a place at the Manger.  This Advent, Rev. Jan Condren will lead us in a study of the people in the manger scene, and help us to use them as a guide to find our own place at the manger. Lessons can be obtained from Briana, or at the first class.  See you there!!

December 1:        Mary, Bearer of God

December 8:        Joseph, an Unsung Hero

December 15:      The Shepherds and God of the Ordinary

December 22:      Wise Men and the Wisdom of Seeking                                                                                                    

ADVENT READERS: We are looking for a pair of members to help with the advent readings on 12/8 and 12/15. Please talk to Mary if you would like to pick up one of these Sundays.

MUSIC: We need help setting up the cantata risers on Dec 1 after the service. Please plan to stick around for 10-15 minutes if you are able to help! 

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP: Our brothers and sisters at the Chinese Presbyterian Church have invited us to their traditional Thanksgiving Day Breakfast at 8:30am and the following 9:30am Worship Service. Dress is casual and the service is an abbreviated worship service during which they thank God for the many blessings he bestows on us. They hope to see some of us there.

POINSETTIA ORDER: This year we will be working with Perino’s to order poinsettias. Please fill out the form in the narthex. You can return the form to Briana, Emily, or Evelyn. Perino’s is offering us a discounted price for an early order at $10 for the standard 6.5” flower. Orders need to be submitted no later than 11/24. They will be delivered on 12/13 for pick up on 12/15.

ANGEL TREE: Reminder that your angels are due back on 12/8. You can team up with another member or have one of our little elves to shop for you.

Christian ED: Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Kings, you.  What do these people have in common?  They all have a place at the Manger.  This Advent, Rev. Jan Condren will lead us in a study of the people in the manger scene, and help us to use them as a guide to find our own place at the manger. Lessons can be obtained from Briana, or at the first class.  See you there!!

December 1:        Mary, Bearer of God

December 8:        Joseph, an Unsung Hero

December 15:      The Shepherds and God of the Ordinary

December 22:      Wise Men and the Wisdom of Seeking                                                                                                    

PROGRAM OF HOPE: We are volunteering to help out at First Presbyterian Church in November. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

MUSIC: We didn’t get enough handbell volunteers to do our scheduled piece on 11/17. Handbells will play again on 12/15 with a rehearsal on 12/1 after the service; if you can read rhythms, please consider playing! Let Kelly know if you’d like to participate!

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP: Our brothers and sisters at the Chinese Presbyterian Church have invited us to their traditional Thanksgiving Day Breakfast at 8:30am and the following 9:30am Worship Service. Dress is casual and the service is an abbreviated worship service during which they thank God for the many blessings he bestows on us. They hope to see some of us there.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

POINSETTIA ORDER: This year we will be 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. Perino’s is offering us a discounted price for an early order at $10 for the standard 6.5” flower. Orders need to be submitted no later than 11/24. They will be delivered on 12/13 for pick up on 12/15.

HYMNS & BEER!: The next Hymns & Beer is on November 14th at 7pm at Zony Mash. Musician tips will be split with Program of Hope.

ANGEL TREE: Sandy Cranfill picked up our angels from the Salvation Army. The instructions are in the narthex next to the tree. If you have any questions, see Sandy for details.

Christian ED: We are still in the middle of a new series being led by Rev. Jan Condren! Six Themes Everyone Should Know: Genesis, by W. Eugene March. There is still time to join even if you don’t have the materials. She will be following up with an Advent series as well. Please see Briana for your worksheets.

PROGRAM OF HOPE: We are volunteering to help out at First Presbyterian Church in November. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

MUSIC: Choir will sing 11/10 & 12/1 and handbells on 11/17, with a rehearsal after the service the week prior. Choir music and learning tracks are available on the church website. Let Kelly know if you’d like to participate!

PROGRAM OF HOPE: We are volunteering to help out at First Presbyterian Church in November. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

HYMNS & BEER!: The next Hymns & Beer is on November 14th at 7pm at Zony Mash. Musician tips will be split with Program of Hope.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:  The Election of New Session Members will be held today during service. The following members have agreed to serve on the JCPC Session for 2025:

Evelyn Tobey

Amy Cardinale

Barbara Remmelts

Cindy Freudenthal 

Sheryl Wise

MUSIC: Choir will sing 11/10 & 12/1 and hand bells on 11/17, with a rehearsal after the service the week prior. Choir music and learning tracks are available on the church website. Let Kelly know if you’d like to participate!

Christian ED: We are still in the middle of a new series being led by Rev. Jan Condren! Six Themes Everyone Should Know: Genesis, by W. Eugene March. There is still time to join even if you don’t have the materials.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Trunk Or Treat is right around the corner on Oct 25th.  We are collecting candy and snacks in the narthex, church office, and playschool office. 
2. Oct 16th from 12p-10p is a Give back Night at the Canes 4036 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002.  Just say you are with John Calvin and the playschool will receive a portion of the sales that day. 
3. The Annual gift wrap and cookie fundraiser will be from 10/3-10/18. Please get with Briana about ordering.

CALENDAR:

10/13 Worship Service 10:30a (Peace and Global Witness Offering)

10/14 Playschool Committee Meeting 12:15p

          Outreach Committee Meeting 10a

10/15 Sandwich Making Party for POH 2:45p

          PW Grace Circle 10a

10/16 Serve POH at First Presbyterian Church 8a. Carpool from JCPC at 7:45a

10/13-10/20 PW Drive and Outreach Clothing Drive

 10/3-10/18  Playschool Holiday Fundraiser

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROGRAM OF HOPE: Join us on Tuesdays in October at 2:45 pm to make sandwiches for Program of Hope. On Wednesdays in October, JCPC will be serving Lunch at Program of Hope, we hope you will be able to join us. For more information please talk with Sue Crawford.

FALL & WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: October 13-20. ESPECIALLY NEEDED are MEN’S Fall and Winter shirts, jeans, casual pants, sturdy plain walking shoes, socks, hats and caps, any type of T-shirts, jackets and sweaters. Also needed are UNUSED PACKAGED boxers, briefs and panties. Leave packaged! White Shirts and Black Pants for food service work are needed- men’s and women’s. PROGRAM OF HOPE Clothes Sorting Party will be October 21 at 9:30a. We will sort, mark, fold, and box up the Fall + Winter clothing to take to Program of Hope at FPCNO. 

CANTATA: Rehearsals for the December 8th cantata will take place on Wednesdays at 6pm beginning on October 9th. Let Kelly know ASAP if you’d like to participate so she can order enough copies, and invite a friend to this multi-congregational ensemble!

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY: We will be joining our siblings in Christ at Chinese Presbyterian Church on October 6th for WCS. Service starts at 11a. Adult Sunday School will still be held at 9:15 in the JCPC library before we head over. We hope to see everyone there.