Easter Egg Hunt Details

• Everyone is invited to come and bring a friend to the Easter Egg Hunt at the home of Jane and George C. Carlson on Saturday, April 7, at 11:00 A.M. Due to some remodeling of their house, the Carlsons suggest turning left before their house and parking on Goff Street.

• Please bring at least two dozen plastic eggs filled with candy, per child, to the church office before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 5. Carole and Smith Murphey will organize the hiding of the eggs on Saturday before the hunt. We will also take a group photo before the hunt begins. Hope to see everyone there.

Wedding Congratulations

Congratulations to Shea Golden and Jonathan Garner who were married in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on March 31, 2007. Shea works at the Renasant Bank in Water Valley. Jonathan is employed with HDW inc. Jonathan, Shea, and her daughter, Laken, will reside in Grenada, Mississippi.

PW Night Circle

The Mary Martha / PW Night Circle / will meet on Tuesday, April 3, at 6:00 P.M. at the Whitten House.

Birth Announcement

Herron Walker Williams was born to Haley and Jay Williams on March 30, 2007 at Baptist East in Memphis. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long. With his parents and grandparents, Rita and Hal Herron, we celebrate Herron's arrival and welcome him into our church family.

Xyz Trip to Tunica

Any Xyz's interested in a trip to Tunica (including a short river boat cruise), please contact Paulette Norman by April 15, 2007 at 563-2263 between 9:00 - 11:00 A.M., or leave a message.

PW Morning Circle Meeting 4/10/07

The Presbyterian Women's Morning Circle will meet on Tuesday, April 10th at 9:30 A.M. at the home of Sarah Dell Gray, 142 John Branch Rd., Batesville.

Centering Prayer in Grenada

Introduction to Centering Prayer

Presented by Rev. Tom Ward at

All Saints Episcopal Church in Grenada

Saturday, April 14,

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Cost for workshop & lunch = $15

Speak to Jon Burnham (563-3001) for details.

Driving directions to All Saints Episcopal Church in Grenada:

Take I-55 South to Grenada and take Exit 206

Head East toward town through 5 lights

Go North on Hwy 51

Go Right at the 2nd light onto Fairfield (becomes South Main)

Drive past First Baptist Church

All Saints is on the Left before the Town Square

Softball Sign Up

Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board across from the pastor's study if you are interested in playing softball on the church men's or women's team. Everyone is welcome to participate in this fun Summer sport.

Easter Egg Hunt, April 7, 11 A.M.

Everyone is invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at the home of Jane and George C. Carlson on Saturday, April 7, at 11:00 A.M. Please bring two dozen plastic eggs per child. Due to the remodeling of the their garage, the Carlsons suggest turning left before their house and parking on Goff Street.

Vacation Bible School June 11-15

Mark your calendar for Vacation Bible School on June 11-15 this year. Debi Honnoll and Teresa Brassell are the co-directors this year. The theme this year is Lift Off!

Maundy Thursday 4/5

Plan to attend the Maundy Thursday communion service at 7:00 P.M. on April 5, 2007. Experience the passion of Christ during Holy Week.

College Scholarships due back on April 2

Scholarship applications for the J.C. Dunlap Scholarship and the John Curry Memorial Scholarship are due back to the church secretary by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 2, 2007.

Centering Prayer Workshop on April 14

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

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

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

Children's Music Notes

Practice will be held at 9:45 a.m. this Sunday morning in the "singing room" for children who want to sing in the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Palm Sunday.

Xyz Spring Retreat

Camp Hopewell will host the Xyz Spring Retreat on April 20-22, 2007 at Camp Hopewell. The cost is $75 and includes 5 meals, snacks, two nights lodging and a mystery trip! For more information call 662-234-2254

Helping Hand Fund Established

The Session established a Helping Hand fund at their meeting on March 12, 2007, to distribute up to $500 per month for people who come to the church seeking food. The church secretary and pastor will be authorized to give food vouchers to Sav-a-Lot up to $30 per individual and $50 per family. This new program will be in addition to our continued support of the Panola County Food Pantry. Contributions from the congregation to the Helping Hand fund are appreciated.

Easter Lily orders

Use the order forms on the table in the hallway to order Easter lilies in honor or in memory of someone you love for $15 each. April 1 is the deadline to order.

Spaghetti lunch fundraiser nets $300

The youth thank all who participated in the PYF spaghetti lunch fundraiser which raised $300 that will help defray their expenses for the Montreat Youth Conference.

Easter Sunday Special Offering

Home > One great hour of sharing Offering > About the Offering
About the Offering For more than fifty years, Presbyterians have joined with Christians throughout the nation in supporting One Great Hour of Sharing, responding to Christ's love for all people by joyfully sharing that love with people in need. The refugee and the stranger have found food and safe shelter; those stunned by the aftermath of disasters have found relief and help rebuilding; and communities seeking to take control of their future have found partners in development. Presbyterians' gifts support the work of The Presbyterian Committee for the Self-Development of People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program. The hundreds of millions of dollars Presbyterians have given over the last half century have enabled a powerful witness to the love of the One who came that all might have life more abundantly. OGHS FAQ Allocation of gifts to the PC(USA)'s One Great Hour of Sharing offering. After deducting administrative costs (up to 5%) and the costs of creating and distributing promotional materials (roughly 5%), the remaining undesignated gifts are divided among three programs as follows: 36% Presbyterian Hunger Program for ministries working to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes, responding with compassion and justice to poor and hungry people in local communities, in the nation, and throughout the world, as well as ministries addressing homelessness and affordable housing. 32% Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for disaster response and ministries with refugees. 32% Self-Development of People for partnerships with groups of people who are oppressed by poverty or social systems, who want to take charge of their own lives, have organized to do something about their own condition, and have decided what they need to do to produce long-term benefits for themselves. For more information about this offering and the nine denominations that receive it, call Mission Interpretation at (502) 569-5168. To order resources, call (800) 524-2612. More information on the history of One Great Hour of Sharing offering. What do your gifts to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering do. Where the Money Goes For additional information on the three One Great Hour of Sharing offering program areas check out the following sites: Presbyterian Hunger Program Self-Development of People Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Easter Egg Hunt

Everyone is invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at the home of Jane and George C. Carlson on Saturday, April 7, at 11:00 A.M. Bring plastic eggs.

PW Coordinating Team

The Presbyterian Women's Coordinating Team will meet on Monday, April 2, at 9:00 A.M.

Prayer List

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

PYF Dinner Schedule

PYF dinners can be whatever you wish to provide for about 25 people. If you wish to order pizza for the group, 6 medium thick crust pizzas will do it or 8 thin crust pizzas. You are welcome to be more creative than pizza if you wish. Here is the schedule for whom will be responsible for PYF dinners when.

March 4: Pat & John Hendren / 578-2408

March 11: Debi & Bill Robison / 563-9537

March 18: Diane & Larry Cummins / 563-9262

March 25: Howard & Molly Hawkins / 563-8454

April 1: Kim Rogers / 563-4567

April 8: Susanne VanDyke / 578-6703

April 15: Allyson & Teddy Morrow / 563-7362

April 22: Wanda Carol & Lee Walker / 563-5558

April 29: Kalen & Bob Graves / 563-9390

May 6: Tish Dettor / 563-8716

May 13: Jerry Lightsey / 563-2543

May 20: Kay & Steve Nickle / 578-2643

May 27: Dorothy & David Maddux / 563-8079

June 3: Kim Renfroe / 563-0767

June 10: Rusty & Meg Woods / 561-0897

June 17: Rob & Fred Henry / 563-1884

June 24: Missy & Gaines Baker / 563-9385

Spaghetti lunch fundraiser March 25

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

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

Helping Hand Fund Established

The congregation is grateful to our Clerk of Session, Ira Gail White, who has funded a new ministry in the church that was approved by the Session at their meeting on March 12, 2007. Ira Gail's gift will go into a designated fund called Helping Hand and will be distributed up to $500 per month for people who come to the church seeking food. The church secretary and pastor will be authorized to give food vouchers to Sav-a-Lot up to $30 per individual and $50 per family. Thus we will provide a helping hand to hungry people who show up at the church throughout the week. This new program will be in addition to our continued support of the Panola County Food Pantry. The Helping Hand fund is in a designated account and contributions from the congregation are appropriate and will be appreciated.

Easter Lily orders

Use the order forms on the table in the hallway to order Easter lilies in honor or in memory of someone you love for $15 each. April 1 is the deadline to order.

Xyz Spring Retreat

Camp Hopewell will host the Xyz Spring Retreat on April 20-22, 2007 at Camp Hopewell. The cost is $75 and includes 5 meals, snacks, two nights lodging and a mystery trip! For more information call 662-234-2254

Spring Stewardship Survey

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

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Diane Lightsey whose funeral was held in the sanctuary on March 18.

College Scholarships

Scholarship applications for graduating high school are due back to the church secretary by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 2, 2007. Recipients are chosen by an anonymous presbytery committee based on the quality of the applications received. The J.C. Dunlap Scholarship is given by Mr. Robert Dunlap to the glory of God and in honor of his father Mr. J.C. Dunlap. The John Curry Memorial Scholarship is given by Tommy and Billie Marshall to the glory of God and in honor of Mr. John C. Curry.

Camp Hopewell Seeking Staff

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

• You can be a lifeguard!

• You can be a challenge courser facilitator!

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

Children's Music Notes

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

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

What is Centering Prayer?

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

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

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

Prayer List

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

Children's Music

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

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

PYF Outreach Project on 3/18

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

Camp Hopewell Open House

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

Spaghetti lunch fundraiser March 25

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

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

2007 Lenten Liturgists

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

Camp Hopewell Seeking Staff

Come join the staff of Camp Hopewell for Summer 2007!

"On the Journey"

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

Xyz Spring Retreat

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

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

For more information call 662-234-2254

Centering Prayer Workshop

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

College Scholarships

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

SNL 3/11 = Bingo Night

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

Spring Stewardship Survey

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

Xyz Trip to Memphis

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

Birth Announcement

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

Suzan Graves

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

Jim & Billie Breedlove

Jim & Billie Breedlove heading home
after the Kirkin' Service

Rev. & Mrs. Calum MacLoud

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

Ferugson clan on Kirkin' Sunday

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

College Scholarship Applications

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

Spring Stewardship | Time & Talents Campaign

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

What is your talent?

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

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

Introduction to Centering Prayer

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

Officers Kilt Check Party

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

Kirkin’ Service Details

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

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

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

World Day of Prayer

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

Prayer List

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

Worship Leaders 3/4

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

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

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

Youth Council

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

SNL 3/4

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

PYF 3/4

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

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

Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans ... Historical Roots

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

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

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

Xyz Trip to Memphis

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

BPC Kirkin' o' the Tartans

Sunday, March 4, 2007

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

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

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

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

PW Coordinating Team

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

New Church Secretary

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

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

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

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

Teresa Hargett

58 Sayle Lane

Charleston, MS 38921

(church office) 563-3001

(email Teresa Hargett)

Prayer List

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

Kirkin' Schedule of Events

Kirkin’ o' the Tartans Service

Sunday, March 4

10:15 A.M.

Concert in sanctuary

11:00 A.M.

Worship Service in sanctuary

Noon

Pot-luck luncheon in Fellowship Hall

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

Lost & Found

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

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

Thanks Suzan Graves

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

Kirkin’ Service

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

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

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

Officers Kilt Check Party

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

World Day of Prayer

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

PYF Activities 2/25

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

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

SNL 2/25

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

Youth Council

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

Worship Leaders 2/25

Nursery – Cathryn McKee, Jackie Herron

Wee Worship - Suzan Graves, Jake Kidder

9:00 A.M. Usher - Don Kilgore

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

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

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

David LaMotte in Concert

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

Seeking newspaper cut-out artist

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

2007 Communion Schedule

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

PYF 2/11

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

SNL 2/11

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

Prayer List

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

Thanks for contributions

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

Thanks Kenneth

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

Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser

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

Worship Leaders 2/11

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

Acolyte Training 2/18

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

PW Meetings in February

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

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

Souper Bowl Offering Report

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

Meetings 2/12

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

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

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

2007 Committee Meeting Schedule

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


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


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

Welcome Rev. Ann Kelly

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

Souper Bowl Offering

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

Congrats to Lindsay

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

Christian Sympathy

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

Thanks from Banks

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

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

Thank you,
Banks

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Dear church family,

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

In grateful appreciation,
The Brasell Family