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!

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!

Senior Brunch

The Presbyterian Women hosted the annual Senior Brunch at the home of Dot and Briggs Smith on May 7, 2006. 

Congregational Meeting on May 21, 2006

The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, May 21, 2006, during the 11:00 A.M. worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to get the congregation's approval to sell the G. Wilbur Smith House.

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.

Third Annual Snellgrove Golf Scramble

Mark your calendar for the Third Annual Snellgrove Golf Scramble on Saturday, June 24, 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.

Thanks to Suzan & Ben Graves

The congregation thanks Suzan and Ben Graves for their work in cleaning out and organizing the nursery and craft room.

Confirmands with Pastor on Easter Sunday, 2006

 

Birth Announcement

Bay Newell Brush, son of Lisa and David Brush, was born on April 20,
2006. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 ounces. Bay is the grandson of Jann
Williams.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of W.D. Gordon who died on
April 19, 2006. Mr. Gordon is the father of our long-time organist,
Reggie Gordon. The family requests memorials be given to the Reggie
Gordon Flower Fund. Visitation is this Saturday, April 22, at 10:00
A.M. at First Baptist Church with the funeral to follow at 11:00 A.M.
on Saturday, April 22, at First Baptist Church in Batesville.

PYF Scavenger Hunt on April 23, 2006

• This Sunday we are going to a cabin in the country for a scavenger hunt that will test your skills out in the wild.  We will meet at the church at 5:00 P.M. and return at 8:00 P.M.  This includes Jr. High as well.

 

Worship Leaders on April 23, 2006

• Nursery – Missy Baker, Sarah Ashton Baker
• Wee Worship–Sara Helen Ware, Chris Ware
• 8:30 A.M. Usher – David Maddux
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Andrea Staten, Adam Pittman, Sadie Broome, Scott Honnoll
• Greeters – Susan Lewis, Cooper Lewis, Lucile Monk, Paulette Norman
• Acolytes – Jennifer Burnham, Mary Lynn Lewis

Baptism on April 23, 2006

• Maggie Grace Henry, daughter of Mandy & Kevin Henry and granddaughter of Peggy & Wallace Henry, will be baptized during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on April 23, 2006.

Welcome Visitors on Easter Sunday

We welcome these folks who visited in our church on Easter Sunday, April 16^th:

      Sadie Jackson, Geoffrey Jackson, Kate

      Jackson, Christian Jackson, Chris Jackson,

      Bobby Reed, Rebecca Reed, Christopher

      Reed, Calvin King, Jr., Matt Portia, Anna

      Katharine Tye, Dixie Lamb, Mazie Lamb,

      Mitchell Daugherty, Magda Gonzalez,

      Chloe Gonzalez, Amanda Wolfe, George

      Randolph, Faye Lewis, Jessica Ellis,

      Ann Haynes, Michael Magee, Jeff Magee,

      Kelley Magee, Will Magee, Rusty Lamb,

      Missy Cannon, Mary Alice Wink, Bob

      Wink, Pat Baker, Charlie Baker, Brad

      Greenlee, Julie Greenlee, Michael Cole,

      Machael Sorrells, Mary Frances Woods,

      Kaila Duarte, Helen Kelly, Travis

      Matthews, Betty Jane Matthews, Chris

      Pino, Carly Ginn, Betty McMillian,

      Calvin Patton, Roxann Patton, Josh

      Patton, Hali Ragon, Whitney Prather,

      Tyler Brewer, Virginia Harrison, Jean

      Robison, Hank Robison, Sabina Szylobryt,

      Windham Vance, Darin Mair, Brooke

      Vance, Bryce Colbert, Britt Colbert, Jennifer

      Colbert, Mary Ellen Wills, Ken Wills, Libby

      Minor, Bobby Risner, Carey Prather, Joe

      VanDyke, Gerry VanDyke, Leonard

      VanDyke, Tanner Cruse, Loren Cruse,

      Shannon Cruse, Tory Cruse, Maria Prather,

      Bryan Prather, Katie Prather.

Christian Sympathy

• Our Christian sympathy is with Ruth Kelly and family in the death of her brother-in-law, Bernie Bruce.

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering Update

• A total of $867.00 was given to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering on Easter Sunday. Thank you to everyone who generously gave to support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance through this offering.

Easter Egg Hunt Thanks

• We had a perfect day to hunt eggs on Saturday, April 15^th!  Thank you to Jane & George Carlson who graciously hosted our hunt and to PYF who hid the eggs.  An eager group of hunters and parents turned out for this annual event. Thank you to all who made the hunt possible!

 

Senior Sunday on May 7, 2006

• Presbyterian Women will honor our 2006 graduating seniors and their parents with a brunch at the home of Dot and Briggs Smith on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at 9:30 A.M.
• Seniors being honored are:  Sadie Broome, Molly Cox, William Garner, Stuart Risner, Justin Rogers, Garret Stone, Josh Boren, Patrick Ellis, and Katie Prather.  The graduates will also be recognized at the 11:00 A.M. worship service on that same day, Sunday, May 7, 2006.

Presbytery Meeting on May 2, 2006

• The Presbytery of St. Andrew will have the Spring stated meeting at the Waterford Church at 9:00 A.M. on May 2, 2006.

Inquirer’s Class on April 30 - May 28, 2006

• Dr. Jon Burnham will teach an Inquirer's Class each Sunday in the Upper Room church school class from 9:45 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. beginning April 30^th and concluding on May 28^th when those who take the class may join the church if they wish.  The class is open to anyone considering joining the church and current members who wish to learn more about the church.

Scholarship Presentation 4/30/06

• The Endowment and Trusts Committee will award a scholarship from the church during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on April 30, 2006.

Vacation Bible School on June 19-23, 2006

Adventure of the

Treasure Seekers

Exploring God's Promises 

Vacation Bible School 

June 19^th-23^rd 

      We invite all children ages 4 through 5^th grade to be a part of the excitement at our Vacation Bible School, Adventure of the Treasure Seekers:  Exploring God's Promises. 

      With this archaeology-themed VBS, children will be transformed into young archaeologists or Treasure Seekers.  Each day, they will dig into the Word of God to discover one of God's most previous promises.  Through daily "Discovery Digs," children will find treasures that will remind them of these promises.  The Bible stories presented at Promise Point will illustrate the promise and encourage further exploration into the Bible.  Your children will extend their learning through every activity:  making their own special treasures in the Art-i-facts lab, enjoying tasty snacks at the Canteen Cabana, singing fun Treasure Seekers tunes at Rhythm Rock, learning how to share God's treasures with others at Mission Tel, and participating in recreational activities at Treasure Track. 

      Volunteers are needed.  Call Haley Williams at 563-9092, or Sara Helen Ware at 578-3983.  

Confirmands reaffirm faith on Easter Sunday

We welcome these church members who have been examined and received by the Session and confirmed their faith on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006: Sarah Ashton Baker, Adam Cummins, Calvin Hawkins, Mary Jane Morrow, Bryan Nickle, Walker Robison, Spencer VanDyke and Carlee Woods. In addition, Sarah Ashton Baker was baptized on Easter Sunday.

Maundy Thursday Worship 4/13/06

• Come and celebrate communion and a tennebrae service this Thursday, April 13^th, at 7:00 P.M. in the sanctuary.

Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, 04/15/06

• The annual Easter Egg Hunt is planned for Saturday, April 15^th, at 11:00 A.M. at the home of Jane and George Carlson, 505 College Street.  Children – please remember to bring 2 dozen plastic filled eggs with you.  Thanks a lot and we'll see you there!

Confirmation Class on Easter Sunday

• These Confirmation Class members have been received as confirmed members by the Session and will be recognized during the 11:00 A.M. service on Easter Sunday:  Sarah Ashton Baker, Adam Cummins, Calvin Hawkins, Mary Jane Morrow, Bryan Nickle, Walker Robison, Spencer VanDyke, and Carlee Woods.

Worship Leaders on Easter Sunday

• Nursery – Sally Nickle, Vicki Robison
• Worship – Connie Waldrup, Susan Hardy
• 8:30 A.M. Usher – David Maddux
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Andrea Staten, Adam Pittman, Kenneth Brasell, Howard Hawkins
• Greeters – Nancy Spencer, Johnny Spencer, Anabelle Paulk, Russel Paulk
• Acolytes – Mitchell Mundroff, Canice Nickle

PYF 4/16/06

• This Sunday, April 16^th, PYF is cancelled.

 

Presbyterian Women / Special Gathering

• On Sunday, April 30^th, PW will gather for our annual Birthday Celebration.  All women of BPC, including members of the Morning, Afternoon, and Night Circles are invited to attend a Potluck Salad Luncheon in the Recreation Room immediately following the 11:00 A.M. worship service.  Just bring your favorite salad dish and join us for this special event!  Remember, the annual Birthday Offering will be received during the program.

PYF High Challenge

• PYF members mark your calendar for the High Challenge Course on Saturday, April 29^th, at Camp Hopewell.  We will meet at the church at 11:00 A.M. and return at 5:00 P.M.  This will be an event you will not want to miss!

Men's Softball

• The City of Batesville's Church softball league begins the week of May 8^th.  If you are interested in playing on the men's team, contact Jay Williams at 934-6146.  It will cost $25 per person to play plus the cost of a jersey if you don't already have one from the previous years.

Inquirer's Class

• Dr. Jon Burnham will teach an Inquirer's Class each Sunday in the Upper Room church school class from 9:45 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. beginning April 30^th and concluding on May 28^th when those who take the class may join the church if they wish.  The class is open to anyone considering joining the church and current members who wish to learn more about the church.

Welcome New Member

• We welcome Ruth Kelly as an active member of our church.  Ruth had previously been an affiliate member and now has become an active member.

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, April 9^th:

            Rebecca York Bell, Leslie Anne Bell,

            Walton Bell, Maria Prather, Bryan Prather,

            Carey Prather, Kelly Major, Jonathan

            Mackey, Kyle Foshee, Sally Durr.

Wedding Congratulations

• Congratulations to Jennifer Myers and Reggie Garner who were married in the sanctuary of Batesville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 8, 2006.

Christian Sympathy

• Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Claudia Burkes in the death of her nephew, William Tyler Gray, who died last weekend.

 

Prayer List

• Dudley Beall, Bernie Bruce, Ann Burford, Lucy Clark, Kathy Davidson, Danny Ferguson, Bobby Hays, Jerry Holloway, Mike Kelly, Jr., Jay Kilpatrick, Andy Kozain, Kay Long, Bebe Lyon, Hazel McBride, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Jim Minor, Erica Neyenn, Delaney Perry, Peggie Robertson, Mike Turner, Lib Vinson, Johnny Walters, Sue Wooten.

 

Teachers Needed

• Our drive for Time and Talents yielded many volunteers for our programs yet help is still needed in some crucial areas.  Teachers for Sunday School and Vacation Bible School are still needed.  If we do not have volunteers, we will not have classes.  Please consider where you can serve and sign up on the bulletin board across from the pastor's office.  Thanks!

 

Spring Picnic 06/04/06

• Mark your calendar now for our next big church wide fellowship event which is the Spring Picnic at the church on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at 5:30 P.M.

 

Vacation Bible School

• We are inviting all children ages 4 through 5^th grade to be a part of the excitement at our Vacation Bible School, "Adventure of the Treasure Seekers:  Exploring God's Promises."  With this archaeology-themed VBS, children will be transformed into young archaeologists or Treasure Seekers.  Come dig with us at BPC on June 19^th – 23^rd from 9:00 A.M. until Noon.

• Volunteers are needed.  Call Haley Williams at 563-9092 or Sara Helen Ware at 578-3983.

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering 4/16/06

• Come prepared to give to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering on Easter Sunday, April 16^th, at the 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. worship services.

Church Van Giving

• The church has received $1,285 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.

Long Range Planning Committee

Long Range Planning Committee

The Session has established a Long Range Planning Committee consisting of Kenny Hopper as Moderator, William Cole and Billie Lois Marshall. Three months from now they will report back to the Session with their recommendations. They invite your suggestions about the issues outlined below.

The Long Range Planning Committee will:

1. Review all church property including the old sanctuary, Whitten House, Youth House and vacant lot next to the church.

2.  Determine parking requirements and needs and review the church's use of the First Security Bank parking lot.

3. Contact the First United Methodist Church of Batesville and other area churches including those in Oxford and Tupelo to determine cost of construction of a Family Life Center.

4. Contact First Baptist Church of Batesville to determine the cost of upkeep, maintenance and personnel on their Family Life Center.

5. Determine the cost to repair the old sanctuary and consider how it may be used if repaired.

6. Determine the best location and size of a new building and consider a range of building materials such as red steel.

7. Receive reports and recommendations from any church member who has contacted architects or other professionals in regard to these matters.

8. Consult with other church members, church groups or outside experts as needed.

9. Report their recommendations to the Session six months after they are established.

Maundy Thursday Worship

Come celebrate communion and a tenebrae service this Thursday at 7:00 P.M. in the sanctuary.

Confirmation Class on Easter Sunday

These Confirmation Class members will be received as confirmed members by the Session this Wednesday, April 12, at 7:00 P.M. and will be recognized during the 11:00 A.M. service on Easter Sunday: Sarah Ashton Baker, Adam Cummins, Calvin Hawkins, Mary Jane Morrow, Bryan Nickle, Walker Robison, Spencer VanDyke and Carlee Woods.

Welcome Ruth Kelly

We welcome Ruth Kelly as an active member our church. Ruth had previously been an affiliate member and now has become an active member.

Celebration Sunday at First Church, Pascagoula, MS

First Presbyterian Church
Pascagoula, Mississippi

cordially invites you to

Celebration Sunday
Worship Service and Luncheon
April 30, 2006
10:30 am

Please join us
as we rededicate our sanctuary after
Hurricane Katrina

RSVP
Church
222.762.2824 or
fpc@frstpres.org

"To God be the glory"

Officer Meetings in April

• The Deacons will meet on Monday night, April 10^th, at 6:00 P.M. in the Session Room.
• The Administration, Mission, and Property Committees will meet on Monday night, April 10^th, at 6:30 P.M. at the church.
• The Session will meet on Monday night, April 10^th, at 7:00 P.M. in the Session Room and on Wednesday,. April 12, at 7:00 P.M. to examine the Confirmation Class.

Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday, April 9^th

8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. worship services

 

Maundy Thursday

April 13^th

7:00 P.M. communion

& tennebrae service

 

Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 15^th

11:00 A.M. @ the Carlson's,

505 College St .

 

Easter Sunday, April 16^th

8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.

worship services

 

Confirmation class acknowledged

during 11:00 A.M. service

on Easter Sunday

 

"One Great Hour of Sharing" offering received on Easter Sunday

Your support of One Great Hour of Sharing brings fresh water to thirsty communities around the globe. 

• Eleven-year-old Erube lives in a small village in a drought-plagued country in southern Africa.  Two or three times daily, she walks three miles round-trip to fetch water.  Most days there's no time for school.
• Meanwhile, in Indonesia, Muhamad's small village washed away in the December 2004 tsunami.  Half his family was lost in the disaster.  Even survivors faced death when only contaminated water was available.
• Roughly 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safe water.  Nearly all of them live in developing nations.  Without a stable source many people suffer from thirst, famine and disease.  However, when we give lovingly, hope emerges in unexpected places.

In villages like Erube's, for instance, One Great Hour of Sharing supports initiatives to drill local wells designed to protect water from contamination.  Those wells spell freedom for children like Erube to do what they're best at:  being children. 

Meanwhile, Muhamad and his neighbors know the impact of One Great Hour of Sharing because they now have clean water and basic sanitation.  That frees villagers like Muhamad to focus energy on the long process of recovering life and community.

      "When was it that we saw you thirsty and gave you something to drink?" they asked.  And Jesus answered them, "When you did it to the least of these…"  Come prepared to give to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering on Easter Sunday, April 16^th, at the 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. worship services.

Flowers on Easter Sunday

• On April 16^th, the sanctuary will be decorated with Easter lilies from the Reggie Gordon Flower Fund and from memorials and honorariums.  To order one or more Easter lilies, fill out a form (located on church office hallway table) and return it to the church office by Monday, April 10^th.

Confirmation Class

• The Confirmation Class will conclude on Wednesday, April 12. The class will meet at 6:00 P.M. and will be examined by the Session at 7:00 P.M.  All young people who complete the course may confirm their faith during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Easter Sunday.

VBS ~ June 19th – 23rd

            We are inviting all children ages 4 through 5^th grade to be a part of the excitement at our Vacation Bible School, "Adventure of the Treasure Seekers:  Exploring God's Promises."  With this archaeology-themed VBS, children will be transformed into young archaeologists or Treasure Seekers.  Each day, they will dig into the Word of God to discover one of God's most precious promises.  The five promises of God we want all children to know are:  God Loves You, God Knows You, God Treasures You, God Forgives You, and God Is With You.  Through daily "Discovery Digs," children will find treasures that will remind them of these promises.  Children will extend their learnings through every activity:  making their own special treasures in the Art-i-facts Lab, enjoying tasty snacks at the Canteen Cabana, singing fun Treasure Seekers tunes at Rhythm Rock, learning how to share God's treasures with others at Mission Tel, and participating in recreational activities at Treasure Track. 

Come dig with us at Batesville Presbyterian Church on June 19–23  from 9:00 A.M. until Noon. Volunteers are needed. Call Haley Williams at 563-9092 or Sara Helen Ware at 578-3983!

Wedding Invitation

Mr. and Mrs. John David Myers

 

request the honour of your presence

 

at the marriage of their daughter

 

Jennifer Lynn

 

to

 

Mr. Reginald Mark Garner, Jr.

 

Saturday, the eighth of April

 

Two thousand and six

 

at six o'clock in the evening

 

Batesville Presbyterian Church

 

Batesville , Mississippi

 

and afterwards for the reception

 

299 Westmoreland Circle

PW Meetings in April

• The Presbyterian Women Afternoon Circle will meet on Monday, April 10^th, at 2:00 P.M. in the Rec Room.
• The Presbyterian Women Morning Circle will meet on Tuesday, April 11^th, at 9:30 A.M. in the home of Anne Isch, 200 Brinkley Lane.

PYF 4/9/06

• This Sunday PYF will meet at the youth house.  The Jr. Highs will meet at 6:00 P.M. and dismiss at 7:00 P.M.  The Sr. Highs will join the Jr. Highs at 6:30 P.M. for dinner and dismiss at 8:00 P.M.

Worship Leaders 4/9/06

• Nursery – Jann Williams, Mona Pittman
• Wee Worship – Meg Woods, Dianne Lightsey
• 8:30 A.M. Usher – David Maddux
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Andrea Staten, Adam Pittman, Tommy Brooks, Taylor Riddick
• Greeters – Candy Hopper, Kenny Hopper, Mandy Henry, Kevin Henry
• Acolytes – Charley Ann Nix, Emily Appleton

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, April 2^nd:

            Elizabeth Weiss, Kathryn Jackson, Christian

            Jackson, Sandra Jackson, Chris Jackson,

            Maria Prather, Katie Prather, Bryan Prather,

            Candice Reed, Brooke Vance, Darin Maier.

Thank You

Dear Batesville Presbyterian Church,

            Thank you for your prayers and concern during my grandfather's recent illness and death.  I am truly blessed to be involved in a congregation as great as ours.  I also thank you for your gift to his memorial in Greenwood, Ms.  My family is very appreciative of your generosity.  Knowing that I have the church family I do makes facing difficult times much easier.  Thank you again.

                        God bless,

                        Brad Clark

Bagpipes and drums in the BPC sanctuary
on Kirkin' 'o the Tartans Sunday

 

bpc newsflash ... 3/29/06

Birth Announcement
    * We welcome into the congregation Elizabeth Frey Clark, daughter of Colleen and Brad Clark, who was born March 24, 2006 at Baptist East in Memphis.


Christian Sympathy
    * Our Christian sympathy is with Susan Lewis and family in the death of her mother, Nell Randolph who died on Sunday, March 26, 2006.


Men's Breakfast 4/2/06
    * Coach Robie, the baseball coach at South Panola High School, will be the speaker at the Men's Breakfast at 7:30 A.M. on Sunday, April 2nd in the Recreation Room.  All men of the church are invited to attend.  The cost for the breakfast is $5.00.


Scholarship Applications due Monday, April 3rd
    * The Curry and Dunlap scholarship application forms are to be returned to the church secretary's office by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 3, 2006.


PW Coordinating Team Meeting 4/3/06
    * The PW Coordinating Team will meet on Monday, April 3rd, at 9:00 A.M. in the Session Room.


Confirmation Class Continues
    * Dr. Burnham will continue to teach the Confirmation Class each Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. until the final class on April 12th at which time the class will be examined by the Session.  All young people who complete the course may confirm their faith during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Easter Sunday.


Flowers on Easter Sunday
    * On April 16th, the sanctuary will be decorated with Easter lilies from the Reggie Gordon Flower Fund and from memorials and honorariums.  To order one or more Easter lilies, fill out a form (located on church office hallway table) and return it to the church office by Monday, April 10th.


PYF 4/2/06
    * This Sunday PYF will meet at the youth house.  The Jr. Highs will meet at 6:00 P.M. and dismiss at 7:00 P.M.  The Sr. Highs will join the Jr. Highs at 6:30 P.M. for dinner and dismiss at 8:00 P.M.


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.


Mothers Day Out Opening
    * The Mothers Day Out program at BPC has an opening available for a toddler age 2+.  Please call director Cindy Brown, 563-2829 to find out more details.


Holy Week Services at BPC
    * April 9th – Palm Sunday worship services at 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
    * April 13th – Maundy Thursday evening communion at 7:00 P.M.
    * April 15th – Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 A.M. at the Carlson's 505 College St.
    * April 16th – Easter Sunday worship services at 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.  Confirmation class will join the church during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Easter Sunday.

Deacons & Elders get their balance on the low ropes course at Camp Hopewell on March 18, 2006 

Reflections on the Church Officer Retreat

The church officer retreat last weekend was a terrific success with nineteen deacons and elders in attendance on a crisp Spring day at Camp Hopewell. In the morning we enjoyed some group building activities that taught us the importance of communication,and working together to accomplish a goal. In the afternoon we reviewed ten-year trends of our congregation and discovered our church is above average in terms of church size and we have a young church with 200 of our 318 members younger than 45 years old and 115 church membes who are younger than 25 years old. In light of statistics and trends we defined our goal as follows: "Our goal at Batesville Presbyterian Church is to glorify God by reaching out in mission to the community and by increasing participation and promoting activities for all age groups in the church ." The Deacons and Elders left Camp Hopewell feeling positive about where our church is and where we are headed and we look forward to sharing more information about our church statistics and trends in the weeks to come.

The deacons and elders pictured at a church officer retreat at Camp Hopewell on March 18. 

SNL Closes Out Year with a Bang!
The Sunday Night Live children's program ended the year with a family night gathering featuring a lively game of Bingo and a pizza dinner.

Thank you, Andrea Staten, for leading this wonderful program this year. The children have enjoyed playing kick ball at church, skating in Oxford, making pottery, visiting the older folks at the Fairfield and many other exciting events.

We also thank the parents who cooked and chaperoned and the leaders of the various events. We look forward to another fun year of SNL when school begins again in the Fall. 

House votes to designate official Miss. tartan

March 14, 2006

The Associated Press

The Mississippi House has adopted an official state tartan — a distinctive fabric of woven colors and stripes that can be worn as kilts, skirts and vests.

In Scotland, district tartans signify a region of the country and clan tartans signify a particular family.

The House passed a resolution today designating the tartan. The proposal now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Under the resolution, Mississippi's official tartan would be a plain design of dark green, which signifies the forests of pine and evergreen leaves of the Magnolia; light green for the leaves of the great Southern oaks; blue for the waters of the Mississippi River and the state's many lakes; red for the color in state flag and the bloodshed in the state's historic past; white for the sands of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the cotton fields; and yellow for the heart of the Magnolia, the state flower.

Anyone can wear a tartan, but more than one design should not be worn at the same time, backers said.

About 24 other states and some major cities have their own design, supporters said. Iowa adopted a state tartan in 2004.

The resolution, noting that the observance of Tartan Day is April 6, said the "state of Mississippi possesses a rich history filled with the character and strength of a truly diverse population, including many Scots and Scotch-Irish."

The resolution says Mississippi has 38 towns and cities with names appearing on the map of Scotland and 67 towns, cities, and counties with the names of Scottish families who came to America.

The resolution notes that the significance of April 6 dates back to the 1320 signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, which the proposal says was used as the model for the American Declaration of Independence. ///

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It sounds like our Kirkin' o' the Tartans service is getting results in Jackson.

Peace,
Jon B.

Larger Church Bus Bought

The church has bought a bus from Carpenter Bus Sales, Inc. in Franklin, Tennessee. It is a 1999 Chevrolet Supreme with 57,300 miles and a 27 passenger capacity. It is an attractive white bus with burgundy trim. Entrance and exit from the bus will be easier for everyone since the step-up is lower to the ground and it has a fully automatic wheelchair lift. We want our older members and our physically challenged members to have easy access to all our church programs including out of town events.

The Session decided to buy a larger church because we have outgrown the 15 passenger church van. Haley and Jay Williams are taking 20 young people to the Montreat Youth Conference this Summer. For the last couple of years they have had to arrange extra cars when they take the youth to Oxford, Memphis or Montreat. Our Xyz group has also faced the problem of having to arrange additional transportation for their out of town trips.

The cost of the bus is $36,400 and this is where you come in. The Session challenges each family to give $300 to cover the expenses of the new van. Some people may be able to give more and we encourage those who are able to give more. But if each giving unit will give at least $300 we can cover the cost of this van. You may want to give your extra $300 over a 3 year time span so that you increase your giving to the church by less than $1 a day for the next three years. That is all it will take for us to be able to pay for the bus without depleting our savings account.

In the meantime, the Session will use money from savings to purchase the van because we need it now. Our church is a young and growing church. Thanks be to God that we need a larger church bus! Many churches would love to have such growing pains. In a spirit of gratitude to God for this growth let us give as we have made up our minds, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Peace,
Dr. Jon Burnham

Katrina Fund Supports D'Iberville Clinic

The Session has repsonded to a request from the Missions Committee by providing $1000 from our Katrina Mission Fund to a medical mission clinic in D'Iberville, Mississippi . Elder Erik Broome and Elder Bill Robison will continue to work with this clinic that provides free medical care for impoverished people on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Men's Breakfast on Sunday, April 2 at 7:30 A.M.

The Men of the Church will have breakfast in the Recreation Room at 7:30 A.M. on Sunday, April 2, 2006. A speaker for the event will be announced as the date approaches. Men, mark your calendar and plan to attend. The Evangelism and Fellowship Committee will organize the breakfast for the men.

Mainline churches

In my sermon on March 12, 2006 I mentioned how a couple of years ago I attended a clergy retreat at Camp Hopewell at which we looked at some statistics of the counties in our presbytery. The statistics were based on the year 2000 census. When we studied the Panola County statistics I was excited to learn there are 9677 Evangelical Christians, mostly Southern Baptists, in Panola County and there are 3781 Mainline Christians, mostly Presbyterian and United Methodists, in Panola County. And there are 20,583 "unclaimed" people in Panola County.

After the sermon a few people asked me about the meaning of the phrase "mainline church." Here is  a good description of that phrase along with links to other articles about Christianity from Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia.

Peace,
Jon B. ///

Mainline Churches

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Christian denominations Catholicism Orthodox Christianity Protestantism Christian movements

In the United States, the mainline (also sometimes called mainstream ) churches are those Protestant denominations with moderate theologies which attempt to be open to new ideas and societal changes without abandoning what they consider to be the historical basis of the Christian faith. They are neither the more liberal groups such as Unitarian Universalism nor fundamentalist in their beliefs. These groups have been more open to demands for the ordination of women. They have been far from uniform in their reaction to the gay rights movement, but have not rejected it dogmatically in the way that it has been by the Catholic Church and the more conservative Protestant churches. They take a moderate view with regards to military service – all provide chaplains to the US Armed Forces and none are historically peace churches except possibly the Church of the Brethren – but all express reservations about aggressive use of military force for any reason.

The hallmark of the mainline churches would seemlingly be moderation. Only a few members or pastors in them would condemn the use of alcohol in moderation. Their theologies tend to be moderate and influenced, consciously or not, by the higher criticism. Most ministers and most members seem to be comfortable with modern-language (including inclusive language) translations of the Bible.

Memo to deacons & elders

Elders & Deacons Day Retreat at Camp Hopewell
This Saturday, March 18th 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Come enjoy the fun and challenge of some outdoor group building activities in the morning, eat lunch, and do some planning for the future of the church in the afternoon. Give this one day to your church!

History of Scotland

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

   

Stirling Castle has stood for centuries atop a volcanic crag defending the lowest ford of the River Forth. The fortification underwent numerous sieges.

History of Scotland
Chronological Eras
Prehistoric Scotland
Scotland in the Early Middle Ages
Scotland in the High Middle Ages
Wars of Scottish Independence
Scotland in the Late Middle Ages
Scotland in the Early Modern Era
Scottish Enlightenment
Scotland in the Modern Era
Dynasties and Regimes
House of Alpin (843–878) & (889–1040)
House of Moray (1040–1058)
House of Dunkeld (1058–1286)
Fairhair Dynasty (1286–1290)
House of Balliol (1292–1296)
House of Bruce (1306–1371)
House of Stuart (1371–1707)
Act of Union (1707)
Topical
Economic history
Military history
Colonial history
Scottish Politics
Art history
Literary history
Scottish Culture
Timeline of Scottish history
Scottish Portal

The history of Scotland begins around 10,000 years before the present day, when modern humans first began to inhabit Scotland after the end of the Devensian glaciation, the last ice age. Of the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age civilisations that existed in the country, many artefacts remain but few are of writing.

As you can see here, Wikipedia has an excellent history of Scotland. Wikipedia, as you may know, is an online encyclopedia which is written and maintained entirely by volunteers. More about Wikipedia here.

Presbyterians are indebted to Scotland for this is the country of our native church, the Church of Scotland. I had the opportunity to visit the offices of of the Church of Scotland while in Edinburg last year and I talked to some of their staff people about how their church operates. It is similar, as one would expect, to the ways of my denomination, the Presbyterian Church (USA). This is because the Presbyterian Church (USA) is a descendant of the Church of Scotland.

For the past couple of years our congregation has celebrated a Kirkin' 'o the Tartans worship service. This service seeks to connect us to our Scottish Presbyterian heritage through the use of bagpipes in worship and other liturgical elements that herald from the Church of Scotland. The sermon preached by a guest preacher focuses on our heritage and the service is followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.

My family heritage is partly Scottish as my grandfather Neeley was descended from the McNeils of Scotland. However, all Presbyterians are spiritually descended from Scotland so the nature of ones genealogy is of little concern for the Kirkin' o' the Tartans worship service.

BPC News March 9, 2006



Worship Leaders 3/19/06

* Nursery – Linda Taylor, Susan Lewis
* Wee Worship – Karen Cole, Suzan Graves
* 8:30 A.M. Usher – Ben Graves
* 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Al Welshans, Kevin Henry, Debi Honnoll, Paulette Norman
* Greeters – Jana Brock, Jeff Brock, Hunter Brock, Bryan Nickle
* Acolytes – Emma Pittman, Julianna Morrow



PYF 3/19/06

* This Sunday, March 19th, PYF will go to a Memphis Grizzlies basketball game. We will meet at the Church at 1:30 P.M. and return at 8:00 P.M. You will need to bring money for snacks and dinner.



PYF Wednesdays

* Normally the Jr. High PYF members only attend on the first Wednesday of the month, but they are invited and encouraged to attend every Wednesday night during the weeks the confirmation class is being taught.



Women’s Retreat 3/18/06

* A one-day women’s retreat will be held on March 18, 2006 at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Blue Springs, MS., 8:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. The guest speaker will be Rhonda Duggar and the topic of the retreat is “Jesus, There’s Something About That Name.” For more information, call Billie Garner, 563-3858.



2006 Scholarship

Applications Available

* The Curry and Dunlap Scholarship application forms are now available in the church secretary’s office. Seniors who have been active members of BPC since March 1, 2005 are eligible to pick up an application form. Applicants may apply for either the Curry or Dunlap Scholarship but not both. Applications are due back in the church secretary’s office by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 3, 2006.



XYZ Group to Memphis March 22nd
* Dr. Burnham will take the XYZ Group to a Lenten Luncheon at Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis on Wednesday, March 22nd leaving the church at 10:00 A.M. and returning around 2:30 P.M. Bring money for lunch at the church in Memphis with a menu featuring pancakes or fish pudding. Everyone is welcome to come and invite a friend. Let the church office know if you plan to attend so we can plan for the transportation.


Elders & Deacons Day Retreat at Camp Hopewell
Saturday, March 18th 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
* We will enjoy the fun and challenge of some outdoor group building activities in the morning, eat lunch, and do some planning for the future of the church in the afternoon.
* All elders and deacons are encouraged to plan their work and social calendars around this day retreat on March 18th. Give this one day to your church!

Batesville Presbyterian Church

Spring Stewardship
Time & Talents
Campaign

• As spring approaches most of us are anxious to experience somewhat of a renewal or refreshment to end winter months. Spring is also the time to renew our commitment of our time and talents to the programs of our church.

• The Time & Talents Campaign, as its name reflects, is the commitment of your time, whether it be driving children to the zoo or teaching a Sunday School class; or of your talents, whether it be leading arts and crafts for Vacation Bible School or cooking for PYF. Everyone has something to give. Everything that is given is very important to the programs of our church.

• What is your talent? Please prayerfully consider where you can give of your time and talents to the upcoming children and youth programs of our church.

• 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!

Prayer List

* Dudley Beall, Shane Bright, Ann Burford, Bettye Carpenter, Lucy Clark, Shelli Cook, Kathy Davidson, Karen Emerson, Danny Ferguson, Bobby Hays, Jerry Holloway, Bonnie Johnson, Mike Kelly, Jr., Jay Kilpatrick, Kay Long, Bebe Lyon, Hazel McBride, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Jim Minor, Delaney Perry, Nell Randolph, Peggie Robertson, Mike Turner, Lib Vinson, Johnny Walters, Sue Wooten.



Lord’s Supper during Lent

* We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during Lent each Sunday during the 8:30 A.M. Sunday service and during the Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 13th.



Holy Week Services at Batesville Presbyterian

* April 8th – Palm Sunday worship services at 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
* April 13th – Maundy Thursday evening communion at 7:00 P.M.
* April 15th – Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 A.M.
* April 16th – Easter Sunday worship services at 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Confirmation class will join the church during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Easter Sunday.