Christian Sympathy

• Our Christian sympathy is with Brad Clark and family in the death of his grandfather, Bill Clark.

Rally Day August 27

Sunday School

Rally Day

August 27^th, 10:00 A.M.

BPC Sanctuary

Children ages 4 through 6^th grade will meet in the sanctuary at 10:00 A.M. to meet the new Sunday School teachers and then dismiss to the Sunday School classroom.

Make your plans to join us as we celebrate Sunday School Rally Day!

Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 3^rd.

PYF ~ Saturday, 8/26/06

• This weekend PYF is on Saturday so we will not meet during our normal time on Sunday. Saturday morning we are going to Camp Hopewell to do the high challenge course. We will meet at the church at 7:30 A.M. and should return around 1:30 P.M. You will need to bring money for lunch and your release form signed by a parent. If you don’t have a form already, they can be signed that morning when you are dropped off at the church. Do not wear a skirt, dress, or pants with an elastic waist. Shorts must be of the longer type and not have an elastic waist. Wear soft shoes like sneakers and socks and a minimum of a t-shirt long enough to tuck in is required. This event will be a great group building experience jam packed with excitement.

Worship Leaders 8/27/06

• Nursery – Ann Avery, Amanda Lee
• Wee Worship – Sarah Ashton Baker, Missy Baker
• 8:30 A.M. Usher – Andrea Staten
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Adam Pittman, Kevin Henry, Daniel Lightsey, Rob Maddux
• Greeters – Haley Williams, Jay Williams, Lucile Monk, Ira Gail White
• Acolytes – Emma Pittman, Mary Lynn Lewis

Congregational Meeting September 3

• The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, September 3^rd, during the 11:00 A.M. worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Nominating Committee which will nominate church officers for next year.

Wednesday Bible Study

• Dr. Jon Burnham will resume teaching the Wednesday Bible Study on September 6^th at 11:00 A.M. in the Recreation Room and the class will continue each Wednesday thereafter. All adults are invited to participate in this lectionary discussion group. Bring a sandwich if you want to stay for lunch after the study.

BPC Fall Picnic

October 15^th/ 5:00 P.M.

The Fall Church Picnic will be held on Sunday, October 15^th, at 5:00 P.M. in the backyard of the Whitten House. Plan to come and enjoy the food and fellowship – invite a friend!

XYZ Fall Trip

Montreat Conference Center

“Is God Calling You and Getting a Busy Signal?”

Camp Hopewell is arranging this trip for adults 50+. Check the bulletin board across from Jon’s office for more details about the conference and trip. Deadline to sign up is September 7^th. Call Jennifer at Camp Hopewell, 662-234-2254, to reserve your spot!

Prayer List

• Louise Bagwell, Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Bill Clark, Lucy Clark, Kathy Davidson, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Buddy Gray, Bill Harmon, Bobby Hays, Mike Kelly, Jr., J. T. Ketchum, Andy Kozain, Kay Long, Dr. Rupe Lovelace, Bebe Lyon, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Hazel McBride, Allison McCord, Frances Meurrier, Jeff Nichols, Paulette Norman, Calvin Patton, Ralph Pitcock, Cindy Staten, Brandon Taylor, Mike Turner, Jonathan Ware, Johnny Walters.

PW Meeting 8/28/06

• The PW Coordinating Team will meet on Monday, August 28th, at 9:00 A.M. in the Session Room.

College Student Addresses

• Parents, please call or email the church office with your college student’s mailing address and email address. We want to keep those at college connected to their church family. Thanks!

Monday Night Circle

• Janey Graves-Ginn is interested in leading a book study for women this fall from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on the first Monday night of each month. She has proposed Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver as the group’s first book. Joanna Weaver is an award-winning author, pastor’s wife, and mother of two. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and Home Life. Group members will decide on subsequent readings together. This group would function as the PW Night Circle.
• Interested? Sign up in the church office hallway or email Janey for more details at jginn@olemiss.edu. A nursery will be provided.

Church Van Drivers Needed

• We need volunteers to drive our new church van. For insurance purposes you may need to get an upgraded driver’s license. The church will be happy to pay the expenses for this. Speak to Claire Sanders if you are interested.

Church Pictorial Directory

• All church members please mark your calendar for October 4^th and 5^th, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3:00 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. Plan to have your photo taken at the church by Olan Mills Photography for our church pictorial directory. Each family will receive one free 8” x 10” photo and may order other photos if you wish but there is no obligation to order anything. More details will follow as the date approaches. At this point, simply mark your calendar.

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, August 20^th:

Nick Roberson, Zach Hardy, Rick Stone,

Victoria Stone, Kyle Foshee, Darin Maier

Seeking Worship Liturgists

• Pastor Jon Burnham seeks volunteers to read scripture, lead the children's sermon and/or lead some parts of the liturgy such as the Call to Worship during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on some Sundays. Please speak to Jon or use the sign-up sheet in the hallway across from the pastor's study if you will lead worship on some Sunday mornings.

The Welcome Prayer

I spoke about “The Welcome Prayer” in my sermon on August 13^th. I learned about this prayer during a recent continuing education retreat at Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, Alabama. Someone asked me to put a synopsis of the Welcome Prayer in the newsletter so here goes.

An energetic New Yorker named Mary Mrozowski is the founding genius behind the Welcome Prayer which is a Christian prayer that deals with afflictive emotions such as anger, pride, greed, lust, and even physical pain.

There are three steps to the Welcome Prayer. First, become aware of an emotion rising within and focus on the feeling it brings. Try to determine which emotion you are feeling and name the emotion if you can. Now welcome God into the feeling. For instance, if the feeling is anger, slowly and gently say, “Welcome anger. Welcome anger. Welcome anger.” Stay with the emotion you are feeling – sort of like kneading a charley horse in your leg – going back and forth between “focusing” on the feeling and “welcoming” God into the feeling until the knot begins to dissolve of its own accord. Stay with the feeling and do not be in a hurry to dismiss it. When you are ready to let go of the feeling, say something like “I let go of my anger,” or, if you prefer, “I give my anger to God.” The Welcome Prayer is a spiritual technique that helps us fulfill the Apostle Paul’s admonition in Ephesians 4:26 which instructs us to “be angry but do not sin.”

For a more complete description read the chapter titled “The Welcoming Prayer” written by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault in her book Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening which can be ordered online at www.amazon.com. My sermon called “The Welcome Prayer” is available online at jonbsermons.blogspot.com.

Peace,

Jon B.

Fall & Spring Sunday School Teachers

3, 4, & 5 year olds:

Teachers ~ Susan Hardy, Jennifer Colbert

Substitute Teachers ~ Haley Williams,

Sally Nickle

1^st & 2^nd graders:

Teacher ~ Sally Robison

Substitute Teacher ~ Allison McCord

3^rd & 4^th graders:

Teacher ~ Janey Ginn

Substitute Teacher ~ Terri Broome

5^th & 6^th graders:

Teacher ~ Laurie Monteith

Substitute Teacher ~ Molly Hawkins

Youth:

Teacher ~ Adam Pittman

Substitute Teachers ~ Bill Mundroff & Jay Williams

Men’s Lester Bible Class:

Teacher ~ Erik Broome

Women’s Emma Graves Class:

Teacher ~ John White

Adult Contemporary Class:

Teacher ~ David Honnoll

Struggling Sinners Class:

Teacher ~ Rev. David Snellgrove

Merea Ministry

• The Session encourages anyone who would like to learn more about the adult literacy program for women called the Merea Ministry to contact Nancy Spencer, 563-2971.

Church Van Drivers Needed

• We need volunteers to drive our new church van. For insurance purposes you may need to get an upgraded driver’s license. The church will be happy to pay the expenses for this. Speak to Claire Sanders if you are interested.

Montreat Patrons Sought

• The Session invites any interested person to contribute to the Patron’s Fund of Montreat Conference Center. For more information visit Montreat online or see the materials on the table in the hallway by the church office.

Montreat Patrons Sought

• The Session invites any interested person to contribute to the Patron’s Fund of Montreat Conference Center. For more information visit Montreat online or see the materials on the table in the hallway by the church office.

Church Pictorial Directory

• All church members please mark your calendar on October 4^th and 5^th, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3:00 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. Plan to have your photo taken at the church by Olan Mills Photography for our church pictorial directory. Each family will receive one free 8” x 10” photo and may order other photos if you wish but there is no obligation to order anything. More details will follow as the date approaches. At this point, simply mark your calendar.

Congregational Meeting 9/3/06

• The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, September 3^rd, during the 11:00 A.M. worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Nominating Committee which will nominate church officers for next year.

Worship Leaders 8/20/06

• Nursery – Jana Brock, Linda Taylor
• Wee Worship – Molly Hawkins, Sarah Dell Gray
• 8:30 A.M. Usher – Andrea Staten
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Adam Pittman, Kevin Henry, Howard Hawkins, Debi Honnoll
• Greeters – Colleen Clark, Brad Clark, Suzan Graves, Ben Graves
• Acolytes – Canice Nickle, Charley Ann Nix

Sunday School Teachers 8/20/06

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

1^st – 4^th graders: Michelle Mundroff

5^th – 6^th graders: Jana Brock

PYF 8/26/06

• PYF members – mark your calendar for the high-challenge course at Camp Hopewell on August 26^th. We will meet at the church that morning at 7:30 A.M. and should return around 1:00 P.M. It is an event you don’t want to miss!

PYF 8/20/06

• This Sunday PYF will be at Jenny and Jason Herron’s house from 6:00-8:00 P.M. They will have a huge blowup water slide for your entertainment so bring your swim suit. If you need a ride, meet at the church at 5:45 P.M.

Welcome Visitors

• We welcome Sara Mitchell, Zach Cole, Amanda Lamb who visited in our church on Sunday, August 13^th.
  

Welcome New Member

• At their meeting on August 14, 2006, the Session received Robert “Red” O. Riddick into official membership in Batesville Presbyterian Church. Mr. Red has been a friend of the church for many years and we are happy to now welcome him as an active member. Mr. Red joins us by transfer of letter from the Coffeeville Presbyterian Church.

Baptism Announcement

• Congratulations to Cohen Swain, son of Leslie and Wesley Swain and grandson of Candy and Kenny Hopper, who was baptized last Sunday at Grace Presbyterian Church in Lafayette, LA.

Wedding Congratulations

• Congratulations to Anne-Marie Jones and Russel Carlson who were married on Saturday, July 22, 2006.

Marvelous Mondays ends with a bang!

Michelle Mundroff and Haley Williams are pictured with the children at the last "Marvelous Mondays" event which was a swim party at the home of Mary Tom and David Vance. 

Sunday School Rally Day

• Mark your calendar now and make plans to attend Sunday School Rally Day which will be on Sunday, August 27^th, at 9:45 A.M. Look for more details in next week’s newsletter!

Thank You

• Thank you to everyone who donated items for the Yard Sale last Saturday for Habitat for Humanity. We made around $1,000 which will be used to build a house on donated land in Sardis.

Mothers Day Out Opening

• There is one opening for the Fall enrollment in the Mothers Day Out Program of BPC. This is the last week to register, so please call Director Cindy Brown, 563-2829 for more information if you are interested!

Prayer List

• Louise Bagwell, Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Lucy Clark, Cole Correro, Kathy Davidson, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Randy Garner, Buddy Gray, Bill Harmon, Bobby Hays, Mike Kelly, Jr., J. T. Ketchum, Andy Kozain, Kay Long, Bebe Lyon, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Hazel McBride, Frances Meurrier, Jim Minor, Paulette Norman, Ralph Pitcock, Cindy Staten, Brandon Taylor, Mike Turner, Jonathan Ware, Johnny Walters, Family of Sue Wooten.

PW Cluster Meeting 8/12/06

• All Presbyterian Women are invited to the area Cluster Meeting this Saturday, August 12^th, at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Olive Branch. Registration will be at 9:00 A.M. and the meeting will begin at 10:00 A.M. A meal will be served at lunch and the cost is $6.00.
• Please call Ruth Kelly, 578-6805 if you plan to attend.

Monday Night Circle

• Janey Graves-Ginn is interested in leading a book study for women this fall from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on the first Monday night of each month. She has proposed Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver as the group’s first book. Joanna Weaver is an award-winning author, pastor’s wife, and mother of two. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Focus on the Family, Guideposts and Home Life. Group members will decide on subsequent readings together. This group would function as the PW Night Circle.
• Interested? Sign up in the church office hallway or email Janey for more details at jginn@oldmiss.edu. A nursery will be provided.

Thank You

Dear Presbyterian Church Family,

The breakfast and service honoring the Seniors of 2006 was just lovely! Thank you so much for everything, especially my new Bible. What a blessing it is to have such wonderful friends in Christ! I wish you all the best in years to come.

Thank you again and God bless.

Molly Cox

PYF 8/26/06

• PYF members – mark your calendar for the high-challenge course at Camp Hopewell on August 26^th. We will meet at the church that morning at 7:30 A.M. and should return around 1:00 P.M. It is an event you don’t want to miss!

Officer & Committee Meetings in August

• The Deacons will meet on Monday, 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, August 14^th, at the church.
• The Session will meet on Monday night, August 14^th, at 7:00 P.M. in the Session Room.

PYF 8/13/06

• This Sunday PYF is going to a Redbirds game in Memphis. We will meet at the church at 1:00 P.M. and return at 8:00 P.M. You will need to bring money for snacks and dinner.

Sunday School Teachers 8/13/06

3, 4, 5 year olds: Haley Williams

1^st – 4^th graders: Michelle Mundroff

5^th – 6^th graders: Dianne Cummins

Worship Leaders 8/13/06

• Nursery – Jackie Herron, Sara Helen Ware
• Wee Worship – Susan Lewis, Mary Lynn Lewis
• 8:30 A.M. Usher – Andrea Staten
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers – Adam Pittman, Kevin Henry, Nicole Risner, Bailey Holland
• Greeters – Candy Hopper, Kenny Hopper, Debi Honnoll, Bill Mundroff
• Acolytes – Jennifer Burnham, Emily Appleton

Welcome Visitors

We welcome these who visited in our church on Sunday, August 6^th:

Zack Hardy, Cate Hitchcock, Darin

Maier, Jay Burchfield, Nina Rogers,

Rebecca Lipe, Larry Lipe, Susan Turner,

Sandra Swindoll, Rebecca York Bell,

Leslie Anne Bell, Walton Bell, Heather

Young, Andy Young, Ainsley Young,

Lexie Young, Riley Young, Jackie Guest,

Glenda Bailey, Bobbie Pounders, Sherry

Clark, Randy Clark, Bill Clark, Pearl Clark,

Jan Clark, Marty Clark, Jacob Clark,

Maureen Frey, Jennifer Michaelis, Mike

Michaelis, Kendall Michaelis.

PW Cluster Meeting

Attention…

Presbyterian Women

Cluster Meeting

Saturday,

August 12^th

• All Presbyterian Women are invited to the area Cluster Meeting on Saturday, August 12^th, at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Olive Branch. Registration will be at 9:00 A.M. and the meeting will begin at 10:00 A.M. A meal will be served at lunch and the cost is $6.00. Please call Ruth Kelly, 578-6805, if you plan to attend.

Monday Night Circle

• Janey Graves-Ginn is interested in leading a book study for women this fall from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on the first Monday night of each month. She has proposed Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver as the group’s first book. Joanna Weaver is an award-winning author, pastor’s wife, and mother of two. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and Home Life. Group members will decide on subsequent readings together. This group would function as the PW Night Circle.
• Interested? Sign up in the church office hallway or email Janey for more details at jginn@olemiss.edu. A nursery will be provided.

Lost and Found Box

• A “Lost and Found” box has been set up in the Recreation Room. If you have lost or misplaced something while at church you might find it in this box.

Prayer List

• Louise Bagwell, Barbara Bailey, Dudley Beall, Tyler Benson, Bubba Bryan, Lucy Clark, Cole Correro, Kathy Davidson, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Randy Garner, Buddy Gray, Bill Harmon, Bobby Hays, Monroe Harrison, Jerry Herron, Family of Frank Kelly, Mike Kelly, Jr., J. T. Ketchum, Andy Kozain, Kay Long, Bebe Lyon, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Hazel McBride, Frances Meurrier, Jim Minor, Paulette Norman, Brandon Taylor, Mike Turner, Jonathan Ware, Johnny Walters, Sue Wooten.
• Please call the church office, 563-3001, to add or remove a name from this list. Thanks!

Mothers Day Out Opening

• There is one opening for the Fall enrollment in the Mothers Day Out Program of BPC. Please call Director Cindy Brown, 563-2829 for more information.

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.

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.
 

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.

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

Volleyball in Whitten House backyard

BPC Spring Picnic volleyball game on June 4, 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

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 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 provide meals and activities each Sunday for the youth 6^th – 12^th grade.
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 any presbytery retreats at Camp Hopewell.
9. 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

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

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.

Wedding Invitation

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Taylor Patton

request the honour of your presence

at the marriage of their daughter

Cathryn Claire Patton

to

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