Batesville Presbyterian Church

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Marvelous Mondays ~ Thank You

The Marvelous Mondays activities wrapped up for the summer this past Monday, July 31^st, with swimming and lunch at the home of Mary Tom and David Vance. The children had a wonderful time swimming and were treated to a delicious hamburger and hot dog lunch prepared by Mary Tom and David. Thank you, Mary Tom & David, for a great farewell activity!
Special thanks to: Sarah Dell & Buddy Gray, Rita & Hal Herron, and Jenny & Ray Poole who graciously donated the use of their swimming pool for our enjoyment throughout the summer; Jade & Fred Henry for spending time on several occasions to teach us how to make pretty pottery pieces; Susie VanDyke, Molly Hawkins, Susan Lewis, Jake Kidder, and Sara Helen Ware who went as chaperones and provided transportation to the movies and to Fairfield; Michelle Mundroff and Haley Williams who were in charge of the Marvelous Mondays program this summer; and anyone else who gave of their time and talent for the activities of the Marvelous Mondays summer program. We had good crowds and lots of fun! Thanks so much for your support of this program!

Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale

Saturday, August 5^th

Office parking lot of Dr. Andy Garrott (113 Eureka St.)

We are raising money to build a house on donated land in Sardis. Do you have extra furniture or lamps taking up valuable space in your home? Do you have good children’s clothing or shoes to help those in need? Perfume, lotion, and jewelry are always hot sellers, too!

Please bring donations to the church Fellowship Hall by 4:00 P.M. Friday, August 4^th. For more information please call Marilyn at the church (563-3001) or Sarah Dell Gray (563-3082). Thank you!

Officer & Committee Meetings in August

The Deacons will meet on Monday night, August 14^th, at 6:00 P.M. in the Session Room.
The Endowment & Trusts Committee, Stewardship Committee, and Worship Committee will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Monday night, August 14^th, at 6:30 P.M. at the church.
The Session will meet on Monday night, August 14^th, at 7:00 P.M. in the Session Room.

PYF 8/6/06

This Sunday, August 6^th, PYF will meet at the Youth House from 6:00-8:00 P.M.

Worship Leaders 8/6/06

Nursery – Beverly Patton, Cathryn McKee
Wee Worship – Jana Burnham, Gina Kilgore
8:30 A.M. Usher – Andrea Staten
11:00 A.M. Ushers – Adam Pittman, Kevin Henry, Kenny Hopper, Bill Mundroff
Greeters – Nancy Spencer, Johnny Spencer, Claire Sanders, Billie Garner
Acolytes – Jackson Burnham, Russ Lewis

August Sunday School Teachers

Sunday, August 6^th:

3, 4, & 5 year olds: Amanda Lee

1^st – 4^th graders: Michelle Mundroff

5^th – 6^th graders: Molly Hawkins

Sunday, August 13^th:

3, 4, & 5 year olds: Haley Williams

1^st – 4^th graders: Michelle Mundroff

5^th – 6^th graders: Dianne Cummins

Sunday, August 20^th:

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

1^st – 4^th graders: Michelle Mundroff

5^th – 6^th graders: Jana Brock

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, July 30^th:

Annie Lou Curtis, Gene Brown, Tyler Brewer, Amanda Lamb.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Helen B. Kelly upon the recent death of her brother-in-law, Frank Kelly.

Baptism This Sunday

Elizabeth Frey Clark, daughter of Colleen and Brad Clark, will be baptized during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Sunday, August 6, 2006.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Prayer List

Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, Lucy Clark, Cole Correo, Kathy Davidson, Danny Ferguson, H. R. (Randy) Garner, Robert Gladney, 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, Mike Turner, Johnny Walters, Sue Wooten.

PYF 6/25/06

This Sunday PYF will meet at the Whitten house from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Fred Henry will lead the group in making their very own piece of pottery.

July Preaching Schedule

We are pleased to welcome several good preachers to our pulpit during the month of July while Dr. Burnham is on vacation. Here is the preaching schedule for July:

July 2^nd – Elder John White preaches at both the 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. services.
July 9^th – Elder David Honnoll preaches at the 8:30 A.M. service and Rev. David Snellgrove preaches at the 11:00 A.M. service.
July 16^th – Elder Erik Broome preaches at both the 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. services.
July 23^rd – Elder Mike Goree from Starkville preaches at both the 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. services.
July 30^th – Rev. Barbara McKee from Osburn preaches at both the 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. services.

July Vacation Schedule

Mrs. Marilyn Elliott will attend a tech conference on June 22^nd and has scheduled vacation days on July 3^rd, 10^th, and 14^th. Mrs. Billie Garner and Mrs. Claire Sanders will be in the church office on these days.
Dr. Jon Burnham will be away for continuing education from June 26^th – July 3^rd attending a centering prayer retreat in Cullman, Alabama, and will be on vacation from July 4^th – 31^st.

Worship Leaders 6/25/06

Anne Avery, Amanda Lee
Wee Worship – Colleen Clark, Brad Clark
8:30 A.M. Usher – Margaret Nix
11:00 A.M. Ushers – Janie Ginn, Don Kilgore, Tommy Brooks, Ira Gail White
Greeters – Missy Baker, Gaines Baker, Claire Sanders, Billie Garner
Acolytes – Canice Nickle, Charley Ann Nix

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, June 18^th:

Will Dickins, Amanda Wolfe, Brooke

Vance, Meredith Carlson, Josh Patton,

Calvin Patton, Roxann Patton, Gayle

Spencer.

Happy Birthday Stuart

Happy Birthday to Stuart Risner whose birthday was on June 11^th. We hope you had a happy one, Stuart!

Snellgrove Golf Scramble this Saturday

The 3^rd Annual Snellgrove Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, 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. Contact Ben Graves, 563-8334, if you need additional details.

VBS Program on Friday

Parents, grandparents, and guests are invited to attend the Children’s Vacation Bible School Program on Friday, June 23^rd, at 11:00 A.M. in the sanctuary. A hot dog lunch will be provided after the program.

Youth Advisory Delegates (YADs)

Meredith Carlson sent this photo of the YADs at this year's General Assembly in Birmingham. Our own Ginnie Monteith is towards the top in the center.

Monday, June 19, 2006

Seeking a Sunday Night Live Director

Batesville Presbyterian Church seeks a Director for the Sunday Night Live program for children ages 4-12 years that meets weekly on Sunday evenings during the school year. This position is currently paid a stipend per program. Here is the job description.

1. The Pastor acts as Head of staff.

2. The Sunday Night Live Director will work with other church staff and members as needed to fulfill his/her responsibilities and to ensure the overall success of the church's ministry. The Sunday Night Live Director will work directly with the Christian Education Committee and/or their sub-committees in planning and implementing the various programs.

3. Recruit volunteers to host activities at their homes.

4. Plan activities for September through the first of March; this will also include the planning of who will provide meals.

5. Mail out calendar of activities to parents.

6. Recruit leaders for each activity.

7. Attend activities or recruit a substitute.

8. Provide materials needed for each activity.

9. Provide information about Sunday Night Live programs for the weekly church newsletter.

Anyone interested in learning more about this position may speak to Pastor Jon Burnham or Elder Kenny Hopper, Moderator of the Administration Committee of the Session.

Saturday, June 17, 2006

PC(USA) receives historic $150 million gift for church growth

Surprise announcement electrifies Assembly

PC(USA) receives historic $150 million gift for church growth

by Evan Silverstein

Anderson

BIRMINGHAM, June 15 — A Colorado businessman and elder has contributed a historic $150 million gift to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) aimed at helping presbyteries start new churches, transform struggling congregations and develop new racial-ethnic congregations.

The money from Stanley W. Anderson of Denver, Colo., for the new Loaves and Fishes Church Growth Fund will be distributed to presbyteries through grants ranging from $250,000 to $1 million each.

Presbyteries will be required to apply for the grants and will have to match a portion of it.

Word of the money came through a surprise announcement Thursday that electrified those attending the opening of the PC(USA)’s 217th General Assembly here, prompting commissioners to stand and cheer.

Presbytery mission causes and Presbyterian seminaries will also benefit from the money.

"It is my privilege today to introduce what surely may be a historic event in the life of the Presbyterian Church," said John Detterick, executive director of the General Assembly Council (GAC). "An event which I pray will set the tone for our worship and work this week and in the years to come."

John Detterick thanks Stanley W. Anderson of Denver, Colo. who contributed a historic $150 million gift to the PC(USA) for the new Loaves and Fishes Church Growth Fund. Photo by Danny Bolin.

Detterick estimated during a news conference later that each Presbyterian seminary will likely receive up to $1 million.

Anderson, whose family spent time on welfare when he was young, is a third-generation member of Central Presbyterian Church in Denver.

The Colorado resident said he decided to contribute the money because he was frustrated by the continuing decline of the PC(USA), saying that we are "God’s children" who must "reenergize ourselves, use our talents and what he gives us" to reverse all negative trends and to grow the church.

"I share with you that I am tired of seeing the annual report of our denomination that shows a net loss of membership, the decrease in mission giving and a struggle to balance the books," said Anderson, who is a University of Colorado alumnus.

Anderson is a veteran of more than three decades in the banking and financial services industry. He has been called the "Godfather" of the procurement card after he designed one for the federal government in 1986.

"My fellow Presbyterians, we can do more," said Anderson, who is married with two children and two grandchildren. "We can stretch. We can push ourselves. We can be that little boy who gave all that he had to Jesus … who multiplied the gift and fed the followers with abundance leftover. We can do no less."

Anderson’s gift will be applied toward the PC(USA)’s Mission Initiative: Joining Hearts and Hands campaign, an effort to raise $40 million for church growth and international mission personnel. The campaign has already raised $25 million.

The Rev. Tim Hart-Andersen of Minneapolis, Minn., a member of the Mission Initiative steering committee, thanked Anderson for the gift.

"It’s a remarkable witness to your faith and to what the church can do when it leans into a challenge," Hart-Andersen said during the news conference. "Of late the church has felt like the wind has gone out of its sails. Suddenly, the winds are back in the sails in some new ways and the ship is beginning to move."

Each presbytery may receive one three-year grant, said Detterick, who plans to retire following the Assembly. He said multiple presbyteries could seek a single grant through a joint application. The grant must incorporate the three stated purposes of the fund: congregational transformation, racial-ethnic congregations, and new church development.

The Fund is expected to be established and ready for operation by the end of November. Disbursements will begin during the first quarter of 2007. All grant applications must be processed and determined by the end of 2009.

"I strongly urge all presbyteries to look seriously at this opportunity, use their creative talents and resources and determine how they can best respond," Anderson said.

The gift is designed to leverage a mission funding capacity across the denomination. Presbyteries who receive a grant must agree to several conditions: 10 percent of the grant must go to approved presbytery mission causes, including support for national and international missions within the PC(USA). The 10 percent must be matched by the presbytery.

In addition, 1 percent of the grant must go to the Theological Education Fund in support of seminaries, which must also be matched by the presbytery.

This means that for a grant of $500,000, the presbytery would have to raise $55,000. Then, the presbytery’s membership growth project would receive $445,000, the presbytery approved mission cause would receive $100,000, and the Theological Education Fund would receive $10,000.

In 1988, Anderson founded Anderson and Associates, a consulting firm specializing in commercial card products, advanced technologies and electronic commerce. In 1989, he also founded ProCard, Inc., a technology firm designed to support supplemental data capture and reporting for the commercial card marketplace.

Most recently he co-founded Trinity Foundation, Inc., which is focused on providing funding to multiple causes within the United States and globally. A strong emphasis is placed on first funds being used for Christian causes. The Loaves and Fishes Church Growth Fund will receive funding through the Trinity Foundation.

During his years of service to Central Presbyterian Church, Anderson chaired many committees, taught Sunday school, and has been a leader in property development, restoration and expansion.

He has also served as chair of New Church Development for Denver Presbytery as well as serving for nine years as a director and vice chair of the PC(USA) Board of Pensions (BOP).
While on BOP, Anderson chaired the audit committee, served on the investment committee, and was vice chair of the executive committee.

Blogged with Flock

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Volleyball in Whitten House backyard

BPC Spring Picnic volleyball game on June 4, 2006

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Church Staff Update

Our own Haley and Jay Williams have done a remarkable job of building a strong youth program at our church and for that we shall be forever grateful to them. Now with two small children of their own and with Jay’s full-time job requiring more travel, Jay and Haley have informed the youth and the Session of their desire for the church to find other leaders for this important work. In response to this request, the Administration Committee has suggested and the Session has approved a search for a full-time Director of Christian Education (DCE). This person will fulfill the role of youth director and also work full-time with the children and older adults of our congregation. The Session has approved a job description which you may view on our website at bpc.blogspot.com.

The Session realizes the search for a full-time Director of Christian Education may take more than a few months. Therefore, in the meantime, the Session has directed the Administration Committee to search for a Part-Time Interim Youth Director who may begin as early as the beginning of the school year. This person will work with our youth as we continue to search for a full-time DCE. The Session has approved the following job description for the Part-Time Interim Youth Director.

Job Description for

Interim Youth Director

Approved by the Session on June 12, 2006

A. Working Relationships

The Pastor acts as Head of staff.
The Interim Youth Director will work with other church staff and members as needed to fulfill his/her responsibilities and to ensure the overall success of the church’s ministry. The Interim Youth Director will work directly with the Christian Education Committee and/or their sub-committees in planning and implementing the various programs and will serve as staff advisor to those committees.
The Interim Youth Director is under the supervision of the Session and responsible to the Session through the Chairperson of the Christian Education Committee.
Annual review and personal support for the Director will be the responsibility of the Administration Committee of the Session.
Members of the Session and Deacons will be willing to assist in any way in the programs provided for all our youth leadership including meals, transportation, chaperone, etc.

B. Primary Responsibilities

To provide meals and activities each Sunday for the youth 6^th – 12^th grade.
To provide weekly information to the church secretary about upcoming events to be published in the Newsletter/Bulletin.
To encourage the use of Presbyterian camps by publicizing camps and administering scholarship fund for participants.
To maintain the Youth House, reporting any concerns to the Property Committee.
To recruit youth participation in all activities sponsored by the church.
To provide a program presented by the Youth during the Sunday morning church hour on Youth Sunday.
To organize and chaperone the youth to the Montreat Youth Conference each year.
To organize and chaperone the youth to any presbytery retreats at Camp Hopewell.
To provide Bible study or other activities with youth on Wednesday nights during the school year.

Bring a friend!

Vacation

Bible School

June 19^th-23^rd

9:00 A.M. – Noon

Children ages 4 through 5^th grade are invited to come be a part of the excitement at our Vacation Bible School, Adventure of the Treasure Seekers: Exploring God’s Promises. Each day they will dig into the Word of God to discover one of God’s most precious promises: God Loves You, God Knows You, God Treasures You, God Forgives You, and God Is With You.

Each day the children are asked to wear a different color:

Monday ~ wear red
Tuesday ~ wear blue
Wednesday ~ wear gold or yellow
Thursday ~ wear purple
Friday ~ wear green

We will begin every day at 9:00 A.M. and we will meet in the sanctuary.

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, June 4^th:

Kyle Foshee, Connie Baker, Graves

Baker, Nicholas Roberson, Noah

Roberson, Jennifer Westerfield,

F. F. Wilkerson, Callie Brandon, Sara

Mitchell, Bobby Epps, Austin Smith.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of David Snellgrove in the death of his aunt, Martha Clark, in Enterprise, Alabama and in the death of another aunt, Nell Daughterty, in Dothan, Alabama.
Our Christian sympathy is also with the family of David McKee in the death of his aunt, Wanda Morrison.

PYF 6/17/06

This weekend PYF is on Saturday night, June 17^th. We will meet at the church at 5:30 P.M. to go to the Desoto Civic Center to an Xplorers arena football game. You will only need to bring money for snacks and dinner.

Worship Leaders 6/18/06

Nursery – Debi Honnoll, Susan Hardy

Wee Worship – Meg Woods, Sally Nickle
8:30 A.M. Usher – Margaret Nix
11:00 A.M. Ushers – Janie Ginn, Don Kilgore, Howard Hawkins, Kenneth Brasell
Greeters – Nancy Spencer, Johnny Spencer, Debbie Robison, Bill Robison
Acolytes – Jennifer Burnham, Emily Appleton

Prayer List

Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, Lucy Clark, Kathy Davidson, Danny Ferguson, H. R. (Randy) Garner, Robert Gladney, Olivia Fitch, Bobby Hays, Mike Kelly, Jr., J. T. Ketchum, Andy Kozain, Kay Long, Bebe Lyon, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Hazel McBride, Allison McCord, Jim Minor, Family of Wanda Morrison, Ericia Neyenn, Delaney Perry, Mike Turner, Jane Wade, Johnny Walters, Sue Wooten.

Sign-up sheet across from Pastor's Study

3^rd Annual

Snellgrove

Golf Scramble

8:00 A.M. Saturday,

June 24^th

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. There is a sign up sheet available on the bulletin board across from Jon’s office and the last day to sign up is June 18^th!

July Vacation Schedule

Mrs. Marilyn Elliott will be attend a tech conference on June 22 and has scheduled vacation days on July 3, 13 and 14. Mrs. Billie Garner and Mrs. Claire Sanders will be in the church office on these days.

Dr. Jon Burnham will be away for continuing education from June 26 - July 3 attending a centering prayer retreat in Cullman, Alabama, and will be on vacation from July 4-31.

July Preaching Schedule

We are pleased to welcome several good preachers to our pulpit during the month of July while Dr. Burnham is on vacation. Here is the preaching schedule for July.

July 2: Elder John White preaches at both the 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. service
July 9: Elder David Honnoll preaches at the 8:30 A.M. service and Rev. David Snellgrove preaches at the 11:00 A.M. service
July 16: Elder Erik Broome preaches at both the 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. services
July 23: Elder Mike Goree from Starkville preaches at both the 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. services
July 30: Rev. Barbara McKee from Osburn preaches at both the 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. services

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Position Advertisement for Director of Christian Education

The following advertisement for the Director of Christian Education position was approved by the Session on June 12, 2006 for publication in national and regional magazines, church newsletters and other appropriate places.

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Batesville Presbyterian Church, a 325-member church in Northern Mississippi, seeks a full-time Director of Christian Education to work with children, youth and older adults in a young and supportive congregation. 33% of our members are under 22 years old and 66% of our congregation is under the age of 44 years. We have built a strong foundation. Come grow with us! Read our full job description at bpc.blogspot.com or email Pastor Jon Burnham at burjon@gmail.com.

Currently Seeking Interim Youth Director

Job Description for

Interim Youth Director

Approved by the Session on June 12, 2006

A. Working Relationships

1) The Pastor acts as Head of staff.

2) The Interim Youth Director will work with other church staff and members as needed to fulfill his/her responsibilities and to ensure the overall success of the church's ministry. The Interim Youth Director will work directly with the Christian Education Committee and/or their sub-committees in planning and implementing the various programs and will serve as staff advisor to those committees.

3) The Interim Youth Director is under the supervision of the Session and responsible to the Session through the Chairperson of the Christian Education Committee.

4) Annual review and personal support for the Interim Youth Director will be the responsibility of the Administration Committee of the Session.

5) Members of the Session and Deacons will be willing to assist in any way in the programs provided for all our youth leadership including meals, transportation, chaperone, etc.

B. Primary Responsibilities

1. To arrange meals and activities each Sunday for youth in grades 6-12.

2. To provide weekly information to the church secretary about upcoming events to be published in the Newsletter/Bulletin.

3. To encourage the use of Presbyterian camps by publicizing camps and administering scholarship fund for participants.

4. To maintain the Youth House, reporting any concerns to the Property Committee.

5. To recruit youth participation in all activities sponsored by the church.

6. To provide a program presented by the Youth during the Sunday morning church hour on Youth Sunday.

7. To organize and chaperone the youth to the Montreat Youth Conference each year.

8. To organize and chaperone the youth to presbytery retreats at Camp Hopewell.

9. To provide Bible study or other activities with youth on Wednesday nights during the school year.

10. To present budget needs and concerns for the youth program to the Moderator of the Christian Education Committee.

Email Dr. Jon Burnham
for more information about this position

Currently Seeking DCE

Job description for the

Director of Christian Education

Approved by the Session on June 12, 2006

A. Position Overview

The Director of Christian Education shall have primary responsibility for all programs of Christian Education at Bateville Presbyterian Church. This includes administrative responsibility in the planning and supervising of the educational activities within the church. This person shall work under the administration of the Pastor and in harmony with other members of the church staff, being subject to the guidance and final authority of the Session, through the Christian Education Committee.

The Director of Christian Education will develop and maintain programs and recreational activities for children, youth, adult and older adult members of Batesville Presbyterian Church and will supervise and resource Christian Education and recreation for all ages in Church School, Vacation Bible School, Sunday Night Live, Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, Xyz Trips and other church activities.

The Director of Christian Education should exhibit a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and the ability to articulate that faith to children, youth and adults along with an attractive personality that facilitates the development of personal relationships with youth. The Director should have skill, interest and some experience in working with children, youth and adult groups in recreational and educational activities. This Director of Christian Education will have the ability and maturity to counsel and direct children, youth, adults and older adults.

B. Working Relationships

1) The Pastor acts as Head of staff.

2) The Director of Christian Education will work with other church staff and members as needed to fulfill his/her responsibilities and to ensure the overall success of the church's ministry. The Director will work directly with the C.E. Committee and/or their sub-committees in planning and implementing the various programs and will serve as staff advisor to those committees.

3) The Director is under the supervision of the Session and responsible to the Session through the Chairperson of the C.E. Committee.

4) Annual review and personal support for the Director will be the responsibility of the Administration Committee of the Session.

C. Primary Responsibilities

1) Serve as adult advisor to Junior and Senior High Youth Groups

2) Plan and carry out retreats and trips for youth and children

3) Develop service projects for Junior and Senior Highs

4) Develop personal relationships with Junior and Senior Highs and their families and counsel with them when needed.

5) Guide children's programs to lead them to involvement with the youth programs.

6) Recruit and train volunteers to assist in youth and children's programs.

7) Recruit and train volunteer teachers for Church School and Vacation Bible School.

8) Help in planning and provide resources (curriculum, VCR, etc.) for Church School teachers.

9) Plan Vacation Bible School, resource teachers and be present to supervise.

10) Work with C.E. Committee to develop an annual budget and annual teacher's appreciation banquet.

11) Work with the Pastor in planning and teaching an annual Confirmation Class.

12) Provide for the Children's Sermon at the Worship Service by active participation or recruitment and resourcing of volunteers. Make sure the nursery aged children get to and from the nursery to the worship service for the children's sermon.

13) Coordinate and calendar all recreational activities with the assistance of secretary, volunteer recreation leaders and the Christian Education Committee.

14) Assist the Christian Education Committee in recruitment and organization of volunteer recreational leaders for the softball team and other teams.

15) Secure nursery attendants for special services such as Maundy Thursday.

16) As time permits, serve the greater church on relevant committees or groups of the Presbytery, Synod and/or General Assembly.

17) Provide resources and other support for the Sunday Night Live program for children and youth.

18) Work with the Pastor and other staff in the maintenance and supervision of church buildings and property during the week, seeing that doors are locked, lights are out, and problems are reported to those responsible for dealing with them.

19) Work with the church secretary to publicize programs and events in the church newsletter and bulletin insert.

20) Looking for ways to actively use the educational program of the church to reach out to non-church members and include them in the life of the church.

21) Developing his/her Christian Education leadership skills by participating in continuing education programs.

22) Ensure the church van is properly maintained by scheduling oil changes and routine maintenance and stay licensed to drive the church van.

23) Oversee and maintain the youth house under the direction of the Christian Education and Property Committees.

D. Scheduled activities should include but not be limited to the following

1) Be available to provide assistance at Church School each Sunday morning.

2) Promote social gatherings of children, youth, college groups and older adults.

3) Organize and lead an annual trip to the Montreat Youth Conference, Presbytery youth retreats, mission and fellowship trips for the youth.

4) Be sure trash cans in Recreation Room and kitchen are emptied, all lights turned off and thermostat set for energy savings before leaving church after scheduled programs.

E. Other considerations

1) The Director of Christian Education should use discretion and maintain confidentiality. This means keeping confidential what he/she hears and sees (or simply imagines) while working in the church and with members of the church. This means that no words are expressed about who is consulting with the Pastor, or what is seen left on the copy machine, or what is overheard in conversation, etc.

2) The Administration Committee will conduct an annual performance evaluation of the Director of Christian Education along with an annual consideration of adequate compensation.

3) Church school and all other curriculum the church uses will be those which are produced or recommended by the Presbyterian Church (USA).

4) Conferences and seminars in which the church participates will be those which are sponsored or recommended by the Presbyterian Church (USA).

5) The Director of Christian Education will work 40 hours per week. This includes maintaining regular office hours during the week, week night gatherings at the youth house and elsewhere, and Sunday morning and evening activities.

6) The Director of Christian Education will limit personal phone calls and visitation with friends or family members during office hours.

7) The Director of Christian Education will have a reasonable amount of sick leave annually, two weeks of paid vacation and two weeks of continuing education. Time off and continuing education events must be coordinated with the Head of Staff and approved by the Session.

Email Dr. Jon Burnham
for more information about this position

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Vacation Bible School

Batesville Presbyterian Church presents

Vacation Bible School

June 19^th-23^rd

9:00 A.M. – Noon

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. Each day they will dig into the Word of God to discover one of God’s most precious promises: God Loves You, God Knows You, God Treasures You, God Forgives You, and God Is With You.

Prayer List

Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, Lucy Clark, Kathy Davidson, Danny Ferguson, H. R. (Randy) Garner, Robert Gladney, Olivia Fitch, Bobby Hays, Mike Kelly, Jr., J. T. Ketchum, Andy Kozain, Kay Long, Bebe Lyon, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Hazel McBride, Allison McCord, Jim Minor, Wanda Morrison, Ericia Neyenn, Delaney Perry, Ray Poole, Mike Turner, Jane Wade, Johnny Walters, Sue Wooten.

Presbyterian Women 2005-2006 Report

Presbyterian Women have just completed another year of seeking to nurture our faith through prayer, Bible study, missions, and Christian fellowship.

In May the Circles concluded the 2005-2006 Bible study, For Everything, A Season, which was an interesting study of the Liturgical Calendar.

We have had a busy year serving in many church projects and activities:

This year Presbyterian Women sponsored the church-wide project Operation Christmas Child and responded to the need for frozen casseroles to help feed Katrina workers on the Gulf Coast.
Our Presbyterian Women hosted the Cluster Meeting last August with ladies attending from churches in areas A & B of St. Andrew Presbytery.
Some of our Presbyterian Women attended a Fall Retreat at the Grenada Presbyterian Church in October.
A group of our Presbyterian Women attended the Spring Gathering at Hernando Presbyterian Church in March.

Many thanks to all Presbyterian Women who have given of their time and gifts to the following mission causes we have supported during the 2005-2006 year:

Thank Offering - $232.50

Birthday Offering - $396.00

Least Coin - $ 43.68

Camp Hopewell - $150.00

Columbia Seminary - $ 50.00

French Camp - $100.00

Louisville Seminary - $ 50.00

Louisville Book Ends- $ 50.00

Lighthouse Lodge - $ 50.00

Mission Haven - $100.00

2 Cents a Meal/Hunger $ 50.00

My thanks to all Presbyterian Women for the opportunity to serve as your Moderator for the past two years. It has been a challenging and rewarding experience for me as well as a time of growth in my faith journey. Thanks to each of you for your support and willingness to help during this time.

Billie Garner

PW Retiring Moderator

Snellgrove Golf Scramble

Mark Your Calendar!

Saturday, June 24^th

8:00 A.M. – 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. There is a signup sheet available on the bulletin board across from Jon’s office and the last day to sign up is June 18^th!

Urgent Call for Volunteers to help in VBS!

Volunteers (especially men) are needed to fill the role of Bible characters in the skits that will be presented during the Bible Adventure Time at Vacation Bible School, June 19^th-23^rd. The skits are short and simple. Please call Haley Williams, 563-9092 or Sara Helen Ware, 578-3983 if you can help – thanks a lot!

Officer & Committee Meetings in June

On Monday, June 12^th, the Deacons will meet at 6:00 P.M. in the Session Room.
On Monday, June 12^th, the Christian Education Committee, Evangelism & Fellowship Committee, and Membership & Congregational Care Committee will meet at 6:30 P.M. at the church.
On Monday, June 12^th, the Session will meet at 7:00 P.M. in the Session Room.

Marvelous Monday 6/12/06

Children ages 5^th grade and under are invited to meet at the church on Monday, June 12^th, at Noon. We will travel to Oxford to go to the movies. You will need to bring $5.00 for the movies plus money for a snack.

Worship Leaders 6/11/06

Nursery – Jana Brock, Linda Taylor
Wee Worship – Missy Baker, Sarah Ashton Baker
8:30 A.M. Usher – Margaret Nix
11:00 A.M. Ushers – Janie Ginn, Don Kilgore, Andrea Staten, Bill Mundroff
Greeters – Candy Hopper, Kenny Hopper, Lucile Monk, Paulette Norman
Acolytes – Jackson Burnham, Will Kidder

PYF 6/11/06

This Sunday PYF will meet at the Youth House from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Bring your swim suit for the slipping slide that will be in the back yard of the Whitten House.
As a heads up, next week PYF will meet on Saturday, June 17^th to go to an Xplorers arena football game. Game time is 7:00 P.M.

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on:

Sunday, May 28^th:

Gloria Strauss, Betty Cook, Mary Ellen

Wills, Libby Minor, Lindsay Gordon,

Anna Shankle, Andrew Shankle.

Sunday, June 4^th:

Dan Stevenson, Will Dickins.

FCA Thank You

Dear Batesville Presbyterian Church,

Although the words are short and few, this brings the warmest thanks to you! We appreciate your support of the South Panola FCA Ministry.

Sincerely,

FCA – Adult Huddle

Thank You

Dear Church Family,

I would like to thank the Women of the Church for the graduate book and for preparing the wonderful senior brunch. I would also like to thank Dr. Burnham and the congregation for being an important part of my life.

Sincerely,

William Garner

Wedding Congratulations

Congratulations to Cathryn Patton and David McKee who were married in the sanctuary of Batesville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 3, 2006.

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!

Summer Sunday School

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!