Batesville Presbyterian Church: 05/06

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Wedding Invitation

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Taylor Patton

request the honour of your presence

at the marriage of their daughter

Cathryn Claire Patton

Herbert David McKee

Saturday, the third of June

Two thousand and six

at seven o’clock in the evening

Batesville Presbyterian Church

121 Eureka Street

Batesville, Mississippi

and afterward at the reception

228 Westmoreland Circle

Marvelous Mondays

Children ages 5^th grade and under are invited to come and be a part of the summer activities at Batesville Presbyterian Church. This year the activities will be on Mondays from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
On Monday, June 5^th, from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Marvelous Mondays will be a fun time of swimming at the home of Sarah Dell and Buddy Gray, 142 John Branch Road. Children are asked to meet at their house and also bring a sack lunch. See you there!

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to teach our children during Summer Sunday School. Each teacher is asked to prepare a devotion/lesson for the class period. You may want to include an art activity or another type of follow-up. This is the schedule for the month of June:

June 4^th:

3, 4, & 5 year olds: Haley Williams

1^st – 4^th graders: Jake Kidder

5^th & 6^th graders: Susie VanDyke

June 11^th:

3, 4, & 5 year olds: Sara Helen Ware

1^st – 4^th graders: Jake Kidder

5^th & 6^th graders: Molly Hawkins

June 18^th:

3, 4, & 5 year olds: Amanda Lee

1^st – 4^th graders: Susan Lewis

5^th – 6^th graders: Dianne Cummins

June 25^th:

3, 4, & 5 year olds: To be announced

1^st – 4^th graders: Susan Lewis

5^th & 6^th graders: Jana Brock

Snellgrove Golf Scramble

Mark your calendar for the 3^rd Annual Snellgrove Golf Scramble on Sat., June 24^th at the Panola Country Club. There will be a shot-gun start at 8:00 A.M. The format is a three person scramble. The cost is $35 each. A signup sheet is available on the bulletin board across from Jon’s office and last day to signup is June 18^th!

Worship Leaders 6/4/06

Nursery – Pat Hendren, Vera Phillips
Wee Worship – Jana Burnham, Gina Kilgore
8:30 A.M. Usher – Margaret Nix
11:00 A.M. Ushers –Janie Ginn, Don Kilgore, Nicole Risner, Bailey Holland
Greeters –Haley Williams, Jay Williams, Anabelle Paulk, Russell Paulk
Acolytes –Russ Lewis, Mitchell Mundroff

PYF 6/4/06

This Sunday PYF will attend the Church picnic at 5:30 P.M.

Spring Picnic on June 4

The Deacons encourage everyone to attend the Spring Picnic at 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, June 4^th at the church. Invite a friend to come with you!

Memorial Day Prayer

Last Sunday Pastor Burnham offered a Memorial Day prayer in memory of those who have died in service to our country. Here is the prayer taken from the Hebrew Union Prayer Book:

"In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
we remember them.
In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring,
we remember them.
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer
we remember them.
In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn
we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
we remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share,
we remember them ...
... they are now a part of us as we remember them."

These new members joined the church on May 31, 2006

Thursday, May 25, 2006

New Members this Sunday

The Session will meet at 10:30 A.M. this Sunday, May 28^th, to receive new members. The new members will be recognized during the 11:00 A.M. worshiop service on May 28. Here are the new members and how they are joining the church:

Kim Rogers joins by reaffirmation of faith. Kim and her family have lived in Batesville for several years and her sons, Justin and Jake, have been members of the youth group. Kim works for Caldwell Insurance. The Rogers live at 107 Hillcrest Drive in Batesville.

Jake Rogers joins by profession of faith and baptism. Jake has attended church here for a couple of years and is happy to join the church. He will be in the seventh grade at Batesville Jr. High this Fall.

Brennan Baker joins the church by profession of faith and baptism. Brennan and his family, sister Sarah Ashton, and parents, Missy and Gaines, have been members for several years. Brennan is ready to be baptized.

Christopher Ray Reed joins by transfer of letter from First United Methodist Church of Madison, MS. He is a senior at Mississippi State with a major in Agribusiness. Christopher joins along with his parents, Rebecca and Bobby Reed.

Bobby Reed joins by transfer of letter from First United Methodist Church of Madison, MS. Bobby is a realtor for Guest Realty & Land Company in Oxford. Bobby and his family are happy to be back in Batesville and glad to be joining the church. The Reeds live at 108 Cambridge Cove in Batesville.

Rebecca Reed joins by transfer of letter from First United Methodist Church in Madison, MS. Rebecca is a mortgage loan originator with BankPlus in Hernando. She was active in our church’s PYF as a youth and is happy to reunite with Batesville Presbyterian Church.

Michael Cole joins by transfer of letter from Pope Baptist Church. Michael works as a business manager with his father in the family business at Delta Uniform and Fire Supply in Marks. Michael lives at 420 Broad Street in Batesville.

C. Bryan Prather joins by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church in Batesville. Bryan is a manager for Montgomery Concrete Pumping and Montgomery, Inc. where he supervises the concrete pumping company and assists in the construction company. Bryan is originally from Crowley, LA, and has lived in Leland, MS, and Pine Bluff, AR. He and his family live at 200 Bruce Street in Batesville.

Maria Jones Prather joins by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church of Batesville. Maria owns and operates Maria Prather Designs and Gift and Interior Designs. She was reared in Starkville in a Presbyterian home and feels very much at home in our church. Maria and Bryan have three children who are also joining the church.

Carey Prather joins by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church of Batesville. Carey is the owner and operator of Capers Restaurant on the town square in Batesville. Carey is from Belzoni and has lived here five years.

Katie Prather joins by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church of Batesville. Katie graduated from South Panola High School this month. She works at Stubbs and will attend Delta State University this Fall.

Whitney Miller Prather joins by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church of Batesville. Whitney is a student at Delta State University.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Teacher Appreciation

On Sunday, May 28^th, during the 11:00 A.M. worship service we will recognize and express appreciation to our 2005-2006 Sunday School teachers.

Spring Picnic

Mark your calendar now for the Spring Picnic at the church on June 4^th, at 5:30 P.M.

Vacation Bible School

Children ages 4 through 5^th grade are invited to be a part of the excitement at our Vacation Bible School, Adventure of the Treasure Seekers: Exploring God’s Promises, June 19^th – 23^rd, 9:00 A.M. – Noon. Volunteers are needed. Please call Haley Williams, 563-9092 or Sara Helen Ware, 578-3983. Thanks!

Snellgrove Golf Scramble

Mark your calendar for the 3^rd Annual Snellgrove Golf Scramble on Sat., June 24^th at the Panola Country Club. There will be a shot-gun start at 8:00 A.M. The format is a three person scramble. The cost is $35 each.

G.W. Smith House Update

The congregation approved the sale of the G. Wilbur Smith house in a congregational meeting on May 21, 2006. The Session may now receive offers on the house, determine the best offer, and then schedule another congregational meeting to get the congregation’s approval to sell the house to a particular bidder for a specified price. Anyone interested in making an offer on the house may speak to a Session member. The Session’s next monthly meeting is on June 12, 2006.

PYF 5/28/06

This Sunday, PYF will have its annual picnic at the lower lake of Sardis. We will meet at the church at 5:30 P.M. and return at 8:30 P.M.

Worship Leaders 5/28/06

Nursery – Paulette Norman, Jackie Herron
Wee Worship – Suzan Graves, Carole Murphey
8:30 A.M. Usher – Al Welshans
11:00 A.M. Ushers – Chris Ware, Jay Williams, Mandy Henry, Kevin Henry
Greeters – Jana Brock, Jeff Brock, Hunter Brock, Bryan Nickle
Acolytes – Emma Pittman, Mary Lynn Lewis

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, May 21, 2006:

Michael Cole, Rebecca Reed, Bobby

Reed, Leslie Anne Bell, Walt Bell.

End of School Year Awards

Congratulations are in order for these church members who were recently honored in the South Panola School District:

Parents of the Year

Jana Burnham, Batesville Elementary

Michelle Mundroff, Batesville Intermediate

Mona Pittman, Batesville Middle School

and District Parent of the Year

National Board Certification

Margaret Nix, Batesville Elementary

Teacher of the Year

Mary Beth Garner, Batesville Intermediate

Harriett Beall, Batesville Middle School

Congratulations College Graduates

Congratulations to these church members who are 2006 college graduates:

Amanda Avery Lee, wife of Greg Lee and daughter of Ms. Anne Avery and Mr. Ron Avery, graduated from Mississippi State University on May 13, 2006 with a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education. Amanda plans to teach Third Grade at Batesville Intermediate School in the Fall.
Walter Lee Robison, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Lee Robison, graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Accountancy on May 13, 2006. Walt will return to Ole Miss this Fall to pursue his Master’s Degree in Accountancy.

Congratulations High School Graduates

We congratulate these church members and friends of the church who are 2006 high school graduates:

Josh Boren, son of Mr. & Mrs. Randy Boren, graduated from South Panola High School on Sunday, May 21, 2006. Josh plans to attend Delta State University.
Sadie Broome, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Erik Broome, graduated from North Delta Academy on Friday, May 12, 2006. Sadie plans to attend the University of Mississippi. Sadie is the recipient of the 2006 $8,000 J. C. Dunlap Scholarship.
Molly Cox, daughter of Ms. Becky Cox and Mr. Dennis Cox, graduated from South Panola High School on Sunday, May 21, 2006. Molly plans to attend Northwest Community College.
Patrick Ellis, son of Mr. Jesse Ellis and Mr. & Mrs. Les Taylor, graduated from North Delta Academy on Friday, May 12, 2006. Patrick plans to attend the University of Mississippi.
William Garner, son of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Garner, graduated from South Panola High School on Sunday, May 21, 2006. William plans to attend Northwest Community College.
Katie Prather, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Prather, graduated from South Panola High School on Sunday, May 21, 2006. Katie plans to attend Delta State University.
Stuart Risner, son of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Robison, received a certificate from South Panola High School. Stuart received the Courage Award at SPHS. He is working at Custom Adhesives and plans to take continuing education classes at the University of Mississippi in the Fall.
Justin Rogers, son of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Rogers, graduated from South Panola High School on Sunday, May 21, 2006. Justin plans to attend Northwest Community College.
Garret Stone, son of Dr. Glen Stone and Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Miller, graduated from South Panola High School on Sunday, May 21, 2006. Garret plans to attend the University of Mississippi.

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Congregational Meeting & Report from Long Range Planning Committee 5/21

The Session invites all church members to a congregational meeting during the 11:00 A.M. worship service this Sunday, May 21, 2006. The purpose of the meeting is to get the congregation’s approval to sell the G. Wilbur Smith House. During the meeting, Elder Kenny Hopper will give a report from the Long Range Planning Committee explaining the rationale for selling the property and how the money may be used to remodel the Fellowship Hall and the north side of the church. To learn more about this meeting and this project, you may call a member of the Long Range Planning Committee which consists of Kenny Hopper (Moderator), William Cole and Billie Lois Marshall. All interested church members are encouraged to come to the congregational meeting this Sunday.

Thank You from Sadie Broome

Dear Batesville Presbyterian Church,

Thank you so much for awarding me with the J. C. Dunlap Scholarship this year. My parents and I appreciate the financial help. This money will be a great aid in keeping me on track in pharmacy school.

This church has always been like family to me. The constant encouragement that I receive has kept me going. The smiles and kind words that you have shared with me throughout the years have been priceless to me.

Love,

Sadie Broome

Worship Leaders 5/21/06

Nursery – Nancy Spencer, Beverly Patton

Wee Worship – Sarah Dell Gray, Molly Hawkins
8:30 A.M. Usher – Al Welshans
11:00 A.M. Ushers – Chris Ware, Jay Williams, Daniel Lightsey, Rob Maddux
Greeters – Colleen Clark, Brad Clark, Claire Sanders, Billie Garner
Acolytes – Jennifer Burnham, Emily Appleton

PYF 5/21/06

This Sunday PYF will meet at the youth house from 6:00-8:00 P.M.

Teacher Appreciation Sunday on May 28, 2006

On Sunday, May 28, our Sunday School teachers will be recognized during the 11:00 A.M. worship service. Make plans to attend as we express appreciation to our teachers for their dedication and hard work to teach our children, youth, and adults each Sunday.

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, May 14^th:

Brooke Vance, Darin Maier, Meredith Carlson, Jean Robison, Hank Robison,

Gloria Strauss, Bobby Reed, Rebecca Reed, Christopher Reed, Michael Cole,

Betty McMillian, Johanna Goree, and Mike Goree.

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, May 14^th:

Brooke Vance, Darin Maier, Meredith Carlson, Jean Robison, Hank Robison,

Gloria Strauss, Bobby Reed, Rebecca Reed, Christopher Reed, Michael Cole,

Betty McMillian, Johanna Goree, and Mike Goree.

Prayer List

Dudley Beall, Lucy Clark, Kathy Davidson, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bobby Hays, Mike Kelly, Jr., J. T. Ketchum, Andy Kozain, Kay Long, Bebe Lyon, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Hazel McBride, Jim Minor, Ericia Neyenn, Delaney Perry, Rocky Robison, Mike Turner, Jane Wade, Johnny Walters, Sue Wooten.

Church Bus Drivers Needed

The church will be happy to pay the licensing expenses for any church member who is willing to get their Class C drivers license with a “P” endorsement. We need volunteers to get this license in order to drive our bigger church van.

Church Van Giving

The church has received $3,665 toward the purchase of a larger church van that we recently bought. Thank you to those who have given! If every family gives $300 we can pay for the van instead of taking money from our savings.

Lost and Found Box

A Lost and Found Box has been set up in the Recreation Room. If you have recently lost or misplaced something while at church, please stop by and see if it might be in the Lost and Found box. Thanks!

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Graduating Seniors Recognized

Batesville Presbyterian Church celebrated Senior Sunday on May 7, 2006. Our graduating seniors were honored with a brunch by the Presbyterian Women at the home of Dot and Briggs Smith. They were also recognied and presented Bibles from the congregation during the 11:00 A.M. worship service.

Pictured from bottom left to right:
Stuart Risner, Jay & Haley Williams (Youth Directors), Katie Prather, Josh Boren, Sadie Broome, Justin Rogers, Mollie Cox, William Garner, Garret Stone, Patrick Ellis, and Dr. Jon Burnham

Teacher Appreciation on May 28

On Sunday, May 28th, our Sunday School teachers will be recognized during the 11:00 A.M. worship service. Make plans to attend as we express appreciation to our church school teachers for their dedication and hard work to teach our children, youth, and adults each Sunday.

Men’s Softball

The men’s church softball league starts next week. The schedule should have been posted in the Panolian earlier this week. If you want to play, please call Jay Williams or Brad Clark.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Rita Herron whose mother, Ann Burford, died on April 26, 2006.

Birth Announcement

Congratulations to Leslie and Wesley Swain on the birth of their son, Cohen Nicholas Swain, who was born on May 2, 2006 in Lafayette, LA.

Welcome Home Amanda

Amanda Wolfe is back home in Sardis after working several years in the Peace Corp. She will be working this summer at Camp Hopewell as the Outdoor Living Skills Coordinator.

2006 J. C. Dunlap Scholarship Awarded to Sadie Broome

The J. C. Dunlap Scholarship is given by Bob Dunlap to the glory of God and in honor of his father, Mr. J. C. Dunlap. It is for a graduating senior who is an active member of Batesville Presbyterian Church and who plans to attend a four year college in Mississippi. Though the scholarship is administered by the Endowment Committee, under the authority of the Session of the church, the actual selection and approval of the recipient of the scholarship is made by a committee of St. Andrew Presbytery, based on academics, activities and service, church participation, and an essay.

This year the $8,000 J. C. Dunlap Scholarship goes to Miss Sadie Broome, daughter of Terri and Eric Broome. Sadie has maintained a 4.0+ grade point. She is Vice-President of her senior class, was voted Most Likely to Succeed, Star Student, Student Council President, and Math and Science Team Captain (they were 1st place in state). She is a member of: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Quill and Scroll, Key Club, and she is on the swim team and plays basketball.

At church, Sadie has been a Greeter, Usher, and Youth Deacon. She has attended the Sr. High Retreat at Camp Hopewell, weekly PYF devotionals, and been on a mission trip to Honduras. She has served on the Presbytery Youth Council, been a member of the Officer Nominating Committee in 2005, and she delivered the sermon on Youth Sunday. Sadie has been a busy young lady!

In her essay, Sadie mentions the encouragement of Dr. Burnham, and the teachings and guidance of Haley and Jay Williams (PYF Directors) and Adam Pittman (Sunday School teacher). She also mentions the support she has received from Batesville Presbyterian Church, which she calls a “constant” in her life.

Sadie is truly an outstanding choice for the 2006 J. C. Dunlap Scholarship. Thank you, Sadie, for all you have meant to Batesville Presbyterian Church, for the way you have represented us to the community and beyond, and for all of the achievements you have made and those still to come!