Camp Hopewell Seeking Staff

Come join the staff of Camp Hopewell for Summer 2007 for "On the Journey!"

• You can be a lifeguard!

• You can be a challenge courser facilitator!

• Call 1-866-Hopewell or visit the Camp Hopewell website.

Children's Music Notes

Practices will be held at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning in the "singing room" for children who want to sing on Palm Sunday.

The children's musical instruments are missing. They are usually stored in the singing room. If anyone knows where they are, please contact Michelle Mundroff or Susie VanDyke.

What is Centering Prayer?

Batesville Presbyterian Church will host an Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop on April 14, the Saturday after Easter, from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. The cost of $45 includes the one day workshop, a guide book, light lunch, and the opportunity for a 6 week follow up class for those who are interested. So what is centering prayer?

Centering Prayer is a method of prayer, which prepares us to receive the gift of God's presence, traditionally called contemplative prayer. It consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God’s presence and action within. It furthers the development of contemplative prayer by quieting our faculties to cooperate with the gift of God’s presence.

Centering Prayer facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer — verbal, mental or affective prayer — into a receptive prayer of resting in God. It emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God. At the same time, it is a discipline to foster and serve this relationship by a regular, daily practice of prayer. It is Trinitarian in its source, Christ-centered in its focus, and ecclesial in its effects; that is, it builds communities of faith.

Prayer List

Jeb Neel, Peggie Robertson, Braxton Simmerman, Pat Hendren, Gayle Spencer, Betty Darby Cole, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Banks Brasell, II, Bob Norris, Josh Patton, Wayne Darby, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bill Harmon, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Mike Kelly, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray, Georgia Seale, Cindy Staten, Johnny Walters

Children's Music

• Children who want to sing on Palm Sunday. Practices will be at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning in the "singing room."

• The children's musical instruments are missing. They are usually stored in the singing room. If anyone has knowledge of the musical instruments, please contact Michelle Mundroff or Susie VanDyke.

PYF Outreach Project on 3/18

PYF will meet at the church for an outreach project from 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. and dinner will be served in the Youth House from 7:00 - 7:30 P.M.

Camp Hopewell Open House

Everyone is invited to the annual open house at Camp Hopewell on Sunday, April 1, 2007, from 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. Tours will be given and snacks will be provided all afternoon. This is a great opportunity for new campers to come and get acquainted with Hopewell and get to know some of the summer staff. Everyone is invited and it's free!

Spaghetti lunch fundraiser March 25

You are invited to enjoy the 2nd PYF Spaghetti lunch fundraiser on Sunday, March 25, at Noon in the Recreation Room. All proceeds will help defray expenses for the Montreat Youth Conference.

Don't miss the secret sauce made by a real Italian Aunt!

2007 Lenten Liturgists

• March 11 / Lent 3 / Molly Hawkins
• March 18 / Lent 4 / Billie F. Breedlove
• March 25 / Lent 5 / Kay Wolfe
• April 5 / Maundy Thursday / Janey Ginn
• April 1 / Palm Sunday / Candy Hopper
• April 8 / Easter Sunday / Mona Pittman

Camp Hopewell Seeking Staff

Come join the staff of Camp Hopewell for Summer 2007!

"On the Journey"

• You can be a lifeguard!
• You can be a challenge courser facilitator!
• You can meet new friends!
• You can be a witness to others!
• Make Hopewell a part of your journey!
• Call 1-866-Hopewell or visit the Camp Hopewell website

Xyz Spring Retreat

Xyz Spring Retreat
April 20-22, 2007
at Camp Hopewell

Cost is $75 and includes 5 meals, snacks
2 nights lodging & a mystery trip!

For more information call 662-234-2254

Centering Prayer Workshop

Batesville Presbyterian Church and Contemplative Outreach of West Tennessee will host an Introduction to Centering Prayer Program on Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Batesville Presbyterian Church. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $45 per person and includes the workshop, six follow-up sessions, and the book Open Mind Open Heart by Thomas Keating. A light lunch will be provided. Call Jon Burnham at the church office at 662-563-3001 for more information or a Registration Form.

College Scholarships

Graduating high school seniors who have been active members of BPC since March 1, 2006 and plan to attend a community college or university in the state of Mississippi are encouraged to pick up an application form for the J.C. Dunlap or Curry Scholarship in the church secretary's office beginning March 5 and return it by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 2, 2007. Recipients are chosen by an anonymous presbytery committee based on the quality of the applications received. The J.C. Dunlap Scholarship is given by Mr. Robert Dunlap to the glory of God and in honor of his father Mr. J.C. Dunlap. The John Curry Memorial Scholarship is given by Tommy and Billie Marshall to the glory of God and in honor of Mr. John C. Curry.

SNL 3/11 = Bingo Night

Sunday Night Live will meet on March 11 at 4:30 P.M. for our closing program of the year, the Family Night Bingo. Children come and bring your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. This will be the final SNL program for this school year. SNL will resume meetings next Fall.

Spring Stewardship Survey

Our 2006 Spring Stewardship Campaign is March 11th through March 25th. Volunteer for all the upcoming children and youth programs for the year. Don’t miss out on your chance to give of your time and talents to the children and youth programs of BPC!

Xyz Trip to Memphis

Pastor Jon Burnham will take the Xyz Group to Memphis for the Lenten Preaching Service and lunch at Calvary Episcopal Church on Wednesday, March 21. We will leave the church parking lot at 10:00 A.M. in the church van and return to the church at 2:00 P.M. Come and bring a friend!

Birth Announcement

We welcome into the world Kason Branch Tidwell Dettor, son of Tish and Dusty Dettor, who was born on March 1, 2007 at 8:17 A.M. at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson.

Suzan Graves

Suzan Graves & the deacons did an excellent job
of setting up and cleaning up for lunch after worship

Jim & Billie Breedlove

Jim & Billie Breedlove heading home
after the Kirkin' Service

Rev. & Mrs. Calum MacLoud

Elder Missy & Rev. Calum MacLoud from
Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago
after Kirkin' Service at Batesville Presbyterian
Church on March 4, 2007

Ferugson clan on Kirkin' Sunday

Rev. Dana, Betsy, and Liz Ferguson on Kirkin' Sunday, March 4, 2007

College Scholarship Applications

Graduating high school seniors who have been active members of BPC since March 1, 2006 and plan to attend a community college or university in the state of Mississippi are encouraged to pick up an application form for the J.C. Dunlap or Curry Scholarship in the church secretary's office beginning March 5 and return it by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 2, 2007. Recipients are chosen by an anonymous presbytery committee based on the quality of the applications received. The J.C. Dunlap Scholarship is given by Mr. Robert Dunlap to the glory of God and in honor of his father Mr. J.C. Dunlap. The John Curry Memorial Scholarship is given by Tommy and Billie Marshall to the glory of God and in honor of Mr. John C. Curry.

Spring Stewardship | Time & Talents Campaign

Our 2006 Spring Stewardship Campaign begins on Sunday, March 11^th and will continue on Sunday, March 18^th and 25^th. During this time, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for all the upcoming children and youth programs for the year. Don’t miss out on your chance to give of your time and talents to the children and youth programs of BPC!

What is your talent?

Not all of us can sing, but some of us can cook; others can do arts and crafts; still others can teach Sunday School or help out with Vacation Bible School. All of us can pray for our church and our programs.

Please prayerfully consider how you can give of your time and talents. Sign up sheets are available on the tables at the front and back of the sanctuary and in the Recreation Room. Or you may pick up a brochure located on the table in the church office hallway, fill it out and return it to the church office!

Introduction to Centering Prayer

Batesville Presbyterian Church and Contemplative Outreach of West Tennessee will host an Introduction to Centering Prayer Program on Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Batesville Presbyterian Church. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $45 per person and includes the workshop, six follow-up sessions, and the book Open Mind Open Heart by Thomas Keating. A light lunch will be provided. Call Jon Burnham at the church office at 662-563-3001 for more information or a Registration Form -or- call Mike Potter, Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach of West Tennessee at 901-274-3488 for more information about Centering Prayer.

Officers Kilt Check Party

All current Elders and Deacons and their spouses are invited to a Kilt Check Party at the home of Dot and Briggs Smith, 106 Quail Run Drive, at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 3.

Kirkin’ Service Details

March 4th is the date for the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans service which we will celebrate at 11:00 A.M. in the sanctuary. There will be no early worship service that day. Bring a dish and enjoy the pot-luck dinner after the service!

A representative from each family is invited to walk in the processional into the sanctuary at the beginning of the service. Please meet in the sanctuary at 10:45 A.M. to receive instructions before the processional begins.

Our preacher this year is Rev. Calum I. MacLeod, a native of Scotland. Rev. MacLeod serves as Associate Pastor at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Rev. MacLeod is a colleague of Rev. Dana Ferguson who is also an Associate Pastor of Fourth Church. Rev. Ferguson will serve as liturgist for the service.

World Day of Prayer

This year Batesville Presbyterian Women will host the World Day of Prayer observance on Friday, March 2nd at 2:00 P.M. in the Recreation Room. This universal event is sponsored by Christian Women United; everyone is invited to attend this service.

Prayer List

Pat Hendren, Gayle Spencer, Betty Darby Cole, Arial Brasher, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Dianne Lightsey, Banks Brasell, II, Bob Norris, Josh Patton, Wayne Darby, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bill Harmon, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Mike Kelly, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray, Georgia Seale, Cindy Staten, Johnny Walters

Worship Leaders 3/4

11:00 A.M. Ushers – Ray Poole, Ira Gail White, Laurie Monteith, Kenny Hopper

11:00 A.M. Greeters – Anabel Paulk, Russell Paulk, Jana Brock, Jay Williams

11:00 A.M. Acolytes – Mary Lynn Lewis & Emma Pittman

Youth Council

Any youth presently in grades 9, 10 or 11, who would like to serve on the Presbytery Youth Council may come by the church office to get an application form. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 2, 2007.

SNL 3/4

SNL will not meet this Sunday but will meet on March 11 for our closing program of the year, the Family Night Bingo. Plan to come on March 4.

PYF 3/4

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will continue their silent art auction fund-raiser in the Recreation Room through Kirkin' Sunday, March 4.

PYF will not meet this Sunday evening due to the Kirkin' o' the Tartans service.

Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans ... Historical Roots

“Kirk” is the Scottish word for “church.” Tartans, with their distinctive plaids, represent specific Scottish clans, regions, or regiments. The “Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans” is the presentation of a Scottish family’s symbol, its tartan, at church for a blessing.

After Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish forces were defeated by the English in 1746, the wearing of tartans and the playing of bagpipes were forbidden in Scotland for many years. Wearing or displaying of tartans was punishable by death. During those years, some Scots wore concealed pieces of their tartan when they attended church. At a particular point in the worship service, they would secretly touch their hidden tartan cloth, and the minister would offer a blessing. The first formal “Kirkin” in America was conducted at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., in 1941. Their minister at the time was Dr. Peter Marshall, born in Scotland, who was also Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Beyond the particular heritage of Scotland and its people, Batesville Presbyterian Church’s Kirkin’ is intended to encourage all participants to reflect with thanksgiving, on their own family and ethnic heritage, and to celebrate God’s grace poured out for all generations.

Xyz Trip to Memphis

Pastor Jon Burnham will take the Xyz Group to Memphis for the Lenten Preaching Service and lunch at Calvary Episcopal Church on Wednesday, March 21. We will leave the church parking lot at 10:00 A.M. in the church van and return to the church at 2:00 P.M. Come and bring a friend!

BPC Kirkin' o' the Tartans

Sunday, March 4, 2007

Batesville Presbyterian Church invites everyone to join us for our annual Kirkin' o' the Tartans service this Sunday, March 4, 2007. The schedule of events includes a bagpipe concert in the sanctuary at 10:15 A.M. by the Wolfe River Bagpipe Band from Memphis and worship in the sanctuary at 11:00 A.M. led by Rev. Calum MacLeod of Glasgow, Scotland, and Rev. Dana Ferguson from Batesville, both of whom now serve as pastors at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago.

"Kirkin' o' the Tartans" is an interesting phrase that aptly describes this loud and exuberant worship service. The Presbyterian Church originated in Scotland. "Kirk" is the Scottish word for "church." Tartans, with their distinctive plaids, represent specific Scottish clans, regions, or regiments. The "Kirkin' O' the Tartans" is the presentation of a Scottish family's symbol, its tartan, at church for a blessing. During the service at the Presbyterian Church this Sunday a representative from each family walks in the processional into the sanctuary at the beginning of the service. This person may bring a family tartan to place on the communion table or use one of the tartan cloths that will be provided by the church.

The Kirkin' o' the Tartans is an American adaptation of Scottish Presbyterian historical events. After Bonnie Prince Charlie's Scottish forces were defeated by the English in 1746, the wearing of tartans and the playing of bagpipes were forbidden in Scotland for many years. Wearing or displaying of tartans was punishable by death. During those years, some Scots wore concealed pieces of their tartan when they attended church. At a particular point in the worship service, they would secretly touch their hidden tartan cloth, and the minister would offer a blessing. The first formal "Kirkin" in America was conducted at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., in 1941. Their minister at the time was Dr. Peter Marshall, born in Scotland, who was also Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Beyond the particular heritage of Scotland and its people, Batesville Presbyterian Church's Kirkin' is intended to encourage all participants to reflect with thanksgiving, on their own family and ethnic heritage, and to celebrate God's grace poured out for all generations.

PW Coordinating Team

The Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, March 5, at 9:00 A.M. in the Session Room.

New Church Secretary

We are pleased to welcome Teresa Hargett as our new church secretary as of Monday, February 19. Teresa comes to us with experience, having served as church secretary at First United Methodist Church in Charleston.

Teresa is married to Wayne Hargett and has two grown sons.

She is an active member of Charleston First United Methodist Church. She is also involved in the North Mississippi Emmaus Walk, which is a 72-hour Christian retreat for all denominations. Her walk was in 2000, and she has since returned to work three more walks, with another walk coming up in April.

Stop by the church office and welcome Teresa or call her in the church office at 563-3001. We are so glad she is here. Welcome, Teresa!

Teresa Hargett

58 Sayle Lane

Charleston, MS 38921

(church office) 563-3001

(email Teresa Hargett)

Prayer List

Peggie Robertson, Betty Darby Cole, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Dianne Lightsey, Banks Brasell, II, Bob Norris, Josh Patton, Wayne Darby, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bill Harmon, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Mike Kelly, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray, Georgia Seale, Cindy Staten, Johnny Walters

Kirkin' Schedule of Events

Kirkin’ o' the Tartans Service

Sunday, March 4

10:15 A.M.

Concert in sanctuary

11:00 A.M.

Worship Service in sanctuary

Noon

Pot-luck luncheon in Fellowship Hall

Kirkin' Blow Out | March 4 | 10:15 A.M. | BPC Sanctuary

Lost & Found

A Christmas table cloth was found in the kitchen. Call or come by the church office to claim it.

Two 'lost and found' tables from the kitchen cabinet are in the hallway by the kitchen. Please look at them this Sunday so they can be removed by March 4.

Thanks Suzan Graves

The congregation thanks Suzan Graves for her work in cleaning up under the counter in the Recreation Room and cleaning and organizing the kitchen.

Kirkin’ Service

March 4th is the date for the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans service which we will celebrate at 11:00 A.M. in the sanctuary. There will be no early worship service that day. Bring a dish and enjoy the pot-luck dinner after the service!

A representative from each family is invited to walk in the processional into the sanctuary at the beginning of the service. Please meet in the sanctuary at 10:45 A.M. to receive instructions before the processional begins.

Our preacher this year is Rev. Calum I. MacLeod, a native of Scotland. Rev. MacLeod serves as Associate Pastor at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Rev. MacLeod is a colleague of Rev. Dana Ferguson who is also an Associate Pastor of Fourth Church. Rev. Ferguson will serve as liturgist for the service.

Officers Kilt Check Party

All current Elders and Deacons and their spouses are invited to a Kilt Check Party at the home of Dot and Briggs Smith, 106 Quail Run Drive, at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 3.

World Day of Prayer

This year Batesville Presbyterian Women will host the World Day of Prayer observance on Friday, March 2nd at 2:00 P.M. in the Recreation Room. This universal event is sponsored by Christian Women United; everyone is invited to attend this service.

PYF Activities 2/25

• Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will continue their silent art auction fund-raiser in the Recreation Room through Kirkin' Sunday, March 4.

• All PYF activities this Sunday evening will be in the Youth House beginning at 6:00 P.M. Pat and Mark Hendren will provide dinner for the youth at 7:00 P.M.

SNL 2/25

SNL will meet at the church this Sunday at 4:30 for a scavenger hunt/can food collection. We will end the scavenger hunt at Burger King. Please pick your child up at Burger King at 6:00. We will donate the can goods to the Panola Food Pantry.

Youth Council

Any youth presently in grades 9, 10 or 11, who would like to serve on the Presbytery Youth Council, please come by the church office to get an application form. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 2, 2007.

Worship Leaders 2/25

Nursery – Cathryn McKee, Jackie Herron

Wee Worship - Suzan Graves, Jake Kidder

9:00 A.M. Usher - Don Kilgore

11:00 A.M. Ushers – Andrea Staten, Matthew Herron, Bailey Holland, Bill Mundroff

11:00 A.M. Greeters – Ray Poole, Jenny Poole, Sarah Aston Baker, Claire Sanders

11:00 A.M. Acolytes – Will Kidder, Mason Herron

David LaMotte in Concert

Singer/Songwriter David LaMotte will perform at 7:00 p.m. on March 3, 2007, at Camp Hopewell. Children, youth and adults love David’s music so bring a friend, your family, or a group from your church. The cost is $10.00 per person and will benefit the Hopewell Pool Fund. This event is sponsored by the Presbytery Youth Council.

Seeking newspaper cut-out artist

Call the church office if you wish to volunteer to serve as our cut-out artist. Your task will be to cut out and post photos of church members from each edition of the Panolian. The church subscribes to the paper and you may use our newspaper. Help us maintain our "Pictured in the Press" bulletin board in the hallway by the secretary's office.

2007 Communion Schedule

• Every Sunday at 9:00 A.M. during early worship
• February 25: 1st Sunday of Lent (11:00 A.M.)
• April 5: Maundy Thursday (7:00 P.M.)
• October 7: World Communion Sunday (11:00 A.M.)
• December 2: 1st Sunday of Advent (11:00 A.M.)

PYF 2/11

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will meet in the Youth House at 6:00 P.M. for canvass painting until 7:00 P.M., followed by dinner at 7:00 P.M. with a Bible study to follow.

SNL 2/11

Sunday Night Live will meet this Sunday from 3:30-5:00. We will visit and sing at Fairfield Assisted Living along with the Joyful Jammers.

Prayer List

Bobbie Jean Pounders, Dianne Lightsey, Banks Brasell, II, Bob Norris, Josh Patton, Wayne Darby, Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bill Harmon, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Mike Kelly, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray, Bill Robison, Georgia Seale, Cindy Staten, Johnny Walters

Thanks for contributions

Thanks to everyone who contributed money and a variety to items to the family of Betty Henry who lost their house in a fire. They are at home in a house trailer thanks to our help with the installation of a septic tank. Our church family has made a difference in the life of this family.

Thanks Kenneth

The congregation thanks Kenneth Brasell for trimming trees and landscaping and for work on the church playground.

Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will serve a spaghetti lunch after the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Sunday, February 18, for $5.00 per person. Also that day PYF will hold a silent auction in the Recreation Room for artwork produced by the youth. Proceeds from these fund raisers will be used to provide scholarship assistance for youth attending the Montreat Youth Conference.

Worship Leaders 2/11

Nursery – Terri Broome, Debi Robison
Wee Worship - Sally Nickle, Meg Woods
9:00 A.M. Usher - Don Kilgore
11:00 A.M. Ushers – Andrea Staten, Matthew Herron, Taylor Riddick, Kenny Hopper
11:00 A.M. Greeters – Brad Clark, Colleen Clark, Haley Williams, Jay Williams
11:00 A.M. Acolytes – Russ Lewis, Mitchell Mundroff

Acolyte Training 2/18

Pastor Jon Burnham will provide training for parents and their children who are currently in the First Grade or older who would like to serve the church as an acolyte. Parents and children, come learn the how to light the candles before worship and we will put your name on the list of acolytes.

PW Meetings in February

The PW Afternoon Circle will meet in the Recreation Room at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 12.

The PW Morning Circle will meet at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, February 13, at the home of Mrs. Marty Snellgrove, 209 Westmoreland Circle.

Souper Bowl Offering Report

Thanks to all who contributed to our Souper Bowl Offering for the Panola County Food Bank. We collected $281.12 and all of it will go the food pantry.

Meetings 2/12

The Deacons meet at 6:00 P.M. on February 12 in the Session Room.

These committees meet at 6:30 P.M. in the church on February 12: Evangelism & Fellowship; Missions; and Worship.

The Session meets at 7:00 P.M. on February 12 in the Session Room.

2007 Committee Meeting Schedule

Administration; Christian Education; Endowment & Trusts:
January 15, April 9, July 9, October 8


Evangelism & Fellowship; Missions; Worship:
February 12, May 14, August 13, November 12


Membership; Property; Stewardship:
March 12, June 11, September 10, December 10

Welcome Rev. Ann Kelly

We welcome Rev. Ann Kelly to our pulpit on February 11. Ann was elected the new executive director on May 3rd, 2005, and she is serving as Moderator of the Presbytery of Saint Andrew this year. She grew up in First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen, MS and started attending Camp Hopewell at the age of 10. She has held various roles of leadership at Hopewell including work as a volunteer and summer staff from 1978-1987. From 1985-1987 she worked at Hopewell year-round as Assistant Director before leaving to further explore her sense of call to the ordained ministry. She has worked as Director of Christian Education in our Oxford and Greenwood churches. A graduate of University of Mississippi and Columbia Theological Seminary, Ann served as Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Rogers, AK, before moving to Tupelo in June 1995 to become Associate pastor at First Presbyterian church there.
Ann is married to Danny Kelly, better known as “Dano” to former Hopewell staff and campers. Danny was on Hopewell staff from 1984 until 1988, and then again in 1995 when they moved to Tupelo. He is a math teacher for Oxford City Schools.
Ann and Danny have three children: Joseph, 11; Elizabeth, 8; and Daniel, 6. The entire family loves the outdoors, camping, hiking and just exploring and enjoying God’s creation.

Souper Bowl Offering

Thanks to all who contributed to our Souper Bowl Offering for the Panola County Food Bank. We collected $281.12 and all of it will go the food pantry.

Congrats to Lindsay

Congratulations to Lindsay Henry for being a club member of the Batesville Sub-Deb Cotillion during this her senior year at North Delta where she is also an honor roll student. Her birthday is February 25. Lindsay also works at Promises and Praise Christian Bookstore in Oxford.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Sharon Henry upon the death of her brother, Danny Roberts, in Charleston.

Thanks from Banks

My time in the hospital was made easier because your care and concern. The calls, snacks, balloons, gifts, visits, and text messages are remembered with warmth and gratitude. Your prayers were felt by me and my family, and gave us comfort.

My eye an other injuries are healing more each. I feel that I will be back in school in no time at all.

Thank you,
Banks

~*~

Dear church family,

You have stretched out our hands to us and we have been comforted. We rejoice with full hearts on the continuing recovery of Banks. "And you faith will make you well ..."

In grateful appreciation,
The Brasell Family

Bring your offering for the Food Pantry this Sunday, February 4

PYF Super Bowl Party

This Sunday, February 4, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, PYF will paint masterpieces for a silent auction and then enjoy a Super Bowl Party at 7 P.M.

Worship Leaders 2/4

Nursery – Sara Helen Ware, Pat Hendren

Wee Worship - Brad & Colleen Clark

9:00 A.M. Usher - Don Kilgore

11:00 A.M. Ushers – Andrea Staten, Matthew Herron, Johnny Spencer, Kenny Hopper

11:00 A.M. Greeters – Jana, Jeff & Hunter Brock, Daniel Lightsey

11:00 A.M. Acolytes – Emma Pittman, Charley Ann Nix

Senior High Retreat

The Senior High youth group will be on retreat at Camp Hopewell from this Friday, February 2, until this Sunday, February 4.

SNL not meeting 2/4

Sunday Night Live will not meet on Super Bowl Sunday, February 24.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Jay Williams upon the death of his grandfather, Ralph Pitcock.

PYF Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser on Feb. 18

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will serve a spaghetti lunch after the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Sunday, February 18, for $5.00 per person. Also that day PYF will hold a silent auction in the Recreation Room for artwork produced by the youth. Proceeds from these fund raisers will be used to provide scholarship assistance for youth attending the Montreat Youth Conference.

Congregational Meeting

The Session has called a congregational meeting during the 11 A.M. worship service on Sunday, February 4, 2007 for the purpose of approving changes in the pastor's terms of call and presenting the 2007 budget to the congregation.

PYF on 1/28/07

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will follow their usual schedule this Sunday with the Senior High youth meeting at the Youth House at 6:00 P.M. and the Junior High youth meeting at 7:00 P.M. Dinner for both groups is served at 7:00 P.M.

SNL to Basketball Game 1/28/07

The Sunday Night Live children will leave the church at 1:00 P.M. this Sunday to go to the Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss ladies basketball game in Oxford. Bring money for snacks. The church bus leaves at 1:00 P.M. and returns at 4:30 P.M.

PYF Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser on Feb. 18

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will serve a spaghetti lunch after the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Sunday, February 18, for $5.00 per person. Also that day PYF will hold a silent auction in the Recreation Room for artwork produced by the youth. Proceeds from these fund raisers will be used to provide scholarship assistance for youth attending the Montreat Youth Conference.

2006 Financial Report

The church ended the fiscal year 2006 having received $6000 more than we spent. Thank you for your financial support of Batesville Presbyterian Church.

Congregational Meeting

The Session has called a congregational meeting during the 11 A.M. woship service on Sunday, February 4, 2007 for the purpose of approving changes in the pastor's terms of call and presenting the 2007 budget to the congregation.

Prayer List

Dianne Lightsey, Banks Brasell, II, Valerie Campbell, Bob Norris, Josh Patton, Wayne Darby, Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bill Harmon, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Mike Kelly, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray, Bill Robison, Georgia Seale, Cindy Staten, Johnny Walters

Food Pantry Volunteers

January is our church's month to provide volunteers to bag groceries or screen recipients for the Food Pantry. We need three volunteers to report for duty on Tuesday, January 30 at 9:00 A.M. at the church to screen people or at the Food Pantry to bag groceries.

Worship Leaders January 28

Nursery – Jana Burnham, Kim Renfroe

Wee Worship –Julie Appleton, Allyson Morrow

9:00 A.M. Usher - Margaret Nix

11:00 A.M. Ushers – David Maddux, Smith Murphey, Nicole Risner, Bailey Holland

11:00 A.M. Greeters – Debbie Robison, Bill Robison, Kenny Hopper, Vicki Robison

11:00 A.M. Acolytes – Jennifer Burnham, Addison Buntyn

Panola County Food Pantry 2006 Financial Report

2006 Yearly Recap
January 1 - December 31, 2006

Balance as of January 1, 2006: $4,768.71

Total Expenses: $12,741.73

Total Donation: $12,197.73

Balance in checking account as of 12/31/06: $4,223.98

Panola County Food Pantry 2006 Yearly Recap

Families served: 1,670
People served: 3,383
Total meals served: 71,043

Total: Ages 0-18 = 1,024
Total: Ages 19 & over = 2,359
Tota: 3,383

Thanks from Food Pantry

January 17, 2007

Dear Jon and congregation,

I am writing to let you know how much we greatly appreciate all that you do for our pantry. Thank you so much for everything that you have done. I am attaching 2006 recaps of how many people we have served and also a financial recap.

It is because of you that we are able to continue to serve the Lord through the ministry of the Panola County Food Pantry. I just want to express to you how grateful we are for al your help. With your continued support I am positive that 2007 will be an even better year.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,
Carloyn Hillhouse, Treasurer

Needy Family

Dear Friends,

I'm writing to you about the needy family that we are hoping some of our church members (and others) will be able to help out. (If you are not a member of the Presbyterian Church, maybe you can get your own church to help them out, too.)

This is the story of a grandmother who is raising her three grandchildren. The parents of these children sadly, are both drug addicts and not able to contribute to the welfare of these children.

The grandmother has asked for our help and prayers, too. Two of the children are having medical problems due to their unfortunate birth situation. One of the children was so severely malnourished at the time his grandmother took him into her care that he was terribly underweight for his age.

Before Christmas, the family's house burned down. They lost everything and had no insurance. Things seem to keep snowballing and they are falling deeper into poverty. Currently, they're living in a one room building out on Nash Road. They have gotten a trailer, but can't move into it because they don't have the money to pay for the $2,200 septic tank and installation. Last night the grandmother called me about her situation. She is only receiving $175 a month for the care of all three children, not to mention the fact that they have lost everything that they own. They have become absolutely destitute and she is desperate for help.

They are on food stamps, but this is not enough. As we can only imagine, they need everything. They need appliances - washer, dryer, gas stove, and refrigerator. Also needed are sheets, blankets, and towels.

The family needs clothes, too. They all especially need boots to get through the muddy yard. The grandfather wears a men's size 11, the grandmother wears a ladies' size 8, the third grade girl wears a girl's size 3, and the two little brothers wear boy's sizes 10 and 11 in boots. (The third grade girl is in Cammie Rone's class, and Cammie originally told me about this family. Cammie has been to the "house" they are in and witnessed the poverty herself.)

The grandmother called me last night on a prepaid cell phone. They have no house phone, and her own cell phone has been cut off and she owes $300 to get it reconnected.

If you or your church could donate to this very needy cause, please let me know - no amount is too small to give. I'm going out to her house either this afternoon or tomorrow to take her some things and talk further with her. To help them, you can give a check to our church labeled "fire victims" or you can write one to the grandmother - Betty Henry - and give it to me.

Thanks so much,
Molly


Molly Hawkins
3rd Grade ~ B. I. S.
210 College Street
Batesville, MS 38606

Wednesday Bible Study Texts Spring 2007

Wednesday, January 17: Luke 4:14-21 for Sunday, January 21, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday, January 24: Luke 4:21-30 for Sunday, January 28, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday, January 31: Luke 5:1-11 for Sunday, February 4, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday, February 7: Luke 9:28-36, (37-43) for Sunday, February 18, Transfiguration Sunday

Wednesday, February 14: Luke 4:1-13 for Sunday, February 25, First Sunday in Lent

Wednesday, February 21: Isaiah 55:1-9 for Sunday, March 11, Third Sunday in Lent

Wednesday, February 28: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 for Sunday, March 18, Fourth Sunday in Lent

Wednesday, March 7: John 12:1-8 for Sunday, March 25, Fifth Sunday in Lent

Wednesday, March 14: Luke 19:28-40 for Sunday, April 1, Palm Sunday

Wednesday, March 21: John 20:1-18 for Sunday, April 8, Easter Day

Wednesday, March 28: John 20:19-31 for Sunday, April 15, Second Sunday of Easter

Wednesday, April 4: John 21:1-19 for Sunday, April 22, Third Sunday of Easter

Wednesday, April 11: John 10:22-30 for Sunday, April 29, Fourth Sunday of Easter

Wednesday, April 18: Revelation 21:1-6 for Sunday, May 6, Fifth Sunday of Easter

Wednesday, April 25: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 for Sunday, May 13, Sixth Sunday of Easter

Wednesday, May 2: Luke 24:44-53 for Sunday, May 20, Ascension of the Lord

Wednesday, May 9: John 14:8-17, (25-27) for Sunday, May 27, Day of Pentecost

Wednesday, May 16: Romans 5:1-5 for Sunday, June 3, Trinity Sunday

Wednesday, May 23: Galatians 1:11-24 for Sunday, June 10, 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday, May 30: Luke 7:36-8:3 for Sunday, June 17, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Centering Prayer Overview

Last week Pastor Jon Burnham participated in an 8 day Centering Prayer retreat in Sewanee, Tennessee. The Session has approved the pastor to invite a guest speaker to present a centering prayer workshop at our church and then to start a centering prayer group for anyone interested in this method of prayer. Centering Prayer is a method of prayer drawn from the Christian tradition of Contemplative Prayer.

Christian Contemplative Prayer is the opening of mind and heart - our whole being - to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and emotions, whom we know by faith is within us, closer than breathing, thinking, feeling and choosing; even closer than consciousness itself. The root of all prayer is interior silence. Though we think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words, this is only one expression. Contemplative Prayer is a prayer of silence, an experience of God’s presence as the ground in which our being is rooted, the Source from whom our life emerges at every moment.

For the Church's first sixteen centuries Contemplative Prayer was the goal of Christian spirituality. After the Reformation, this living tradition was virtually lost. Today, with cross-cultural dialogue and historical research, the recovery of the Christian contemplative heritage has begun. The method of Centering Prayer, in the tradition of Lectio Divina (praying the scriptures) is contributing to this renewal.

Centering Prayer is a method of prayer, which prepares us to receive the gift of God's presence, traditionally called contemplative prayer. It consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God’s presence and action within. It furthers the development of contemplative prayer by quieting our faculties to cooperate with the gift of God’s presence.

Centering Prayer facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer — verbal, mental or affective prayer — into a receptive prayer of resting in God. It emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God. At the same time, it is a discipline to foster and serve this relationship by a regular, daily practice of prayer. It is Trinitarian in its source, Christ-centered in its focus, and ecclesial in its effects; that is, it builds communities of faith.

Centering Prayer is drawn from ancient prayer practices of the Christian contemplative heritage, notably the Fathers and Mothers of the Desert, Lectio Divina, (praying the scriptures), The Cloud of Unknowing, St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila.. It was distilled into a simple method of prayer in the 1970’s by three Trappist monks, Fr. William Meninger, Fr. Basil Pennington and Abbot Thomas Keating at the Trappist Abbey, St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts.

Learn more about centering prayer click here. More information about the centerint prayer workshop will be available soon.

Christian Sympathy

• Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Howard Mize who died last week.

• Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Representative Leonard Morris who died last week.

PYF takes SNL Skating

This Sunday, January 21, PYF will take the SNL children skating, departing from the church at 4:30 P.M. and returning at 7:00 P.M. Bring money for snacks.

Thanks from Marilyn

Dear Jon & Batesville Presbyterian Congregation,

I miss all of you and trust that you have had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I want to thank you for the lovely reception you held in my honor on December 10th, and for the pretty flowers and flower vase. I also really appreciate the beautiful cross you gave me. I have placed it on my fireplace mantel and when I look at it, I am reminded of the many friendships I made while I served as your church secretary. I feel blessed that I was given the opportunity to serve the Lord with al of you at Batesville Presbyterian Church. Again, thank you for everything, and may God richly bless you in this New Year.

In Christian love,

Marilyn Elliott

Handbell Rehearsal

Handbell Rehearsals will commence on Wednesday, January 10, at 6:00 P.M. in the Handbell Room.

Session Highlights

At their meeting on January 15, 2007, your Session:

• Elected Kenny Hopper as Church Treasurer for 2007.
• Elected Ira Gail White as Clerk of Session for 2007.
• Heard a report from the Stewardship Committee that the church ended the fiscal year 2006 having received $6000 more than we spent.
• Set the 2007 budget for $261,379.28.
• Called a congregational meeting during the 11 A.M. woship service on Sunday, February 4, 2007 for the purpose of approving changes in the pastor's terms of call and presenting the 2007 budget to the congregation.
• Approved the pastor to schedule a centering prayer workshop on a Saturday at the church and start a prayer group.

Prayer List

Banks Brasell, II, Valerie Campbell, Dianne Lightsey, Bob Norris, Josh Patton, Wayne Darby, Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, J. J. Benfur, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bill Harmon, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Mike Kelly, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray, Bill Robison, Georgia Seale, Cindy Staten, Johnny Walters

Food Pantry Volunteers

January is our church's month to provide volunteers to bag groceries or screen recipients for the Food Pantry. We need three volunteers to report for duty on Tuesday, January 23 and 30 at 9:00 A.M. at the church to screen people or at the Food Pantry to bag groceries.

Worship Leaders Jan. 21

Nursery – Susan Lewis, Sally Nickle

Wee Worship – Mandy Henry, Haley Williams

9:00 A.M. Usher - Margaret Nix

11:00 A.M. Ushers – David Maddux, Smith Murphey, Debi Honnoll, Ira Gail White

11:00 A.M. Greeters – Missy Baker, Gaines Baker, Dennis Lightsey, Bill Mundroff

11:00 A.M. Acolytes – Jackson Burnham, Russ Lewis

Kirkin' Service on March 4

The Kirkin’

o’ the Tartans

A Celebration of

Our Scottish

Presbyterian Heritage

March 4, 2007