Interim Pastor Coming September 23, 2007

It is with great pleasure that the Interim Pastor Committee informs everyone of the exciting news. Last Sunday, the Session approved the terms of a contract between Karen Brostrom-O’Brien and Batesville Presbyterian Church. Her first Sunday in the pulpit will be September 23, 2007.

Prior to her arrival, we will continue to utilize the newsletter to begin introducing her. To start with, the committee would like to share portions of a letter we wrote inviting Karen to come visit our Church.

Excerpts from a letter to Karen from the search committee: “As we reflected back on your interview, we were struck by our internal feelings. Our conversation with you warmed our hearts; your sermon struck a cord with us as if it was music to our ears; your humor lightened our loads, and your overall presence, along with the Lord’s, energized our minds and bodies.” “God has great plans for both you and our Church family.”

We continued, saying, “We could envision God’s plans for you: to labor with us; to comfort us in our times of sorrow; to help us grow faithfully; to challenge us as we travel along our faith journey, and to be with us in our times of celebration helping putting the exclamation mark on them.”

These thoughts just seem to summarize Karen’s warm and caring personality. As she arrives, we hope everyone will take the time to get to know her better and come to appreciate her many outstanding qualities.

Finally, as time draws closer, the committee hopes everyone will find the time and energy to help, as we all prepare for her arrival, as well as during her time of transition and settling into the Batesville Community. We will keep everyone informed about the opportunities to get involved and ways to show her our Christian and southern hospitality.

RALLY DAY - SEPT. 2, 2007

This Sunday, September 2, 2007, is RALLY DAY. Children ages 4 through 6th grade will meet in the Sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. to meet their teachers, and then dismiss to their Sunday School classroom. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there! There is a class waiting for you!

TEACHERS - FALL 2007

Pre-School: Susan Hardy, Jennifer Colbert

First and Second Grade: Janey Ginn, Debi Honnoll

Third and Fourth Grade: Terri Broome, Laurie Monteith

Fifth and Sixth Grade: Missy Baker, Susan Lewis

Youth: Adam Pittman, Molly Hawkins

Lester Bible Class: Eric Broome, Gail White

Emma Graves Bible Class: John White

Struggling Sinners: Rev David Snellgrove, Briggs Smith

Young Adults: David Honnoll, Michelle Mundruff

Thoughts on Prayer

by Nancy Spencer

Every church is in need of prayer, and especially ours during this transition time. We really want our prayers to reach God. There are many Bible verses that teach us how to be an effective prayer warrior. The verse I want to quote here is James 5:16. "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

According to this verse, I must be righteous if my prayer is to have much of an effect. So I need to know if I am righteous. Does being righteous mean I must never have sinned, never have said anything bad, or have done good deeds constantly? No. It means I've accepted Jesus into my heart and asked Him to be my righteousness. (See Corinthians 5:21). Because of Jesus's fantastic love for me, He gave His life for me. I am righteous if I believe Jesus is my Savior. Then I can pray effectively and fervently.

My testimony is that prayer has made all the difference in the world in my life. I had a mother who prayed for me all her life, and I now miss her prayers. So I encourage all parents and grandparents to pray regularly for your children. It will make a difference. God cares that we talk to Him regularly. Not only in asking, but in expressing our cares and concerns to Him, and to thank and praise Him. God has a way of comforting us, of giving peace, and often giving a solution to a specific problem. Through prayer, I have found God to be a wonderful, caring God who loves even me.

I like this quote by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale: "Prayer doesn't always change things for you, but it always changes you for things." Think on that.

Someone else said, "Prayer is getting you ready to do God's will."

I challenge us all at Batesville Presbyterian Church to pray effectively and fervently and daily for our church, for ourselves, for all who are in our circle of influences, for our world. It will make a difference. The Bible says it will "avail much."

PW Bible Study Overview

by Billie F. Breedlove

As September rolls around, Presbyterian Women are making preparations to begin the 2007-2008 Bible study. The Morning and Afternoon Circles are studying the book, Above and Beyond: Hearing God’s Call in Jonah and Ruth.

Two things Jonah and Ruth have to teach is that God’s steadfast love goes above and beyond anything we’ve ever imagined. Secondly, that God’s love calls us to respond and leaves no corner of our lives untouched. What does it really mean to, “hear God’s call?” I’m sure we all have heard this phrase, but we often apply it only to those who go into full-time ministry. In this Bible study, we will be looking at a much broader description of what it means to hear God’s call.

Perhaps you have been a Christian for a while and are wondering whether there is more to it than you are currently experiencing. Your call may come as you discover new ways God wants to work in and through you. For the deeply committed Christian, the call may be to go “further up and further in” studying God’s Word.

Sometimes we assume that gender makes a difference in how or whether we are called. For some reason in the past years, God’s call was reserved for the male population of our society. I’ve heard it said many times, “In Scripture, the vast majority of calls are for men.” But as I have studied the Bible, I’ve learned that the Bible is full of women who are called in quite specific ways. Some examples are: Deborah was a prophet and a judge (Judges 4:4); Miriam was a prophet (Exodus 15:20); Phoebe was a deacon (Romans 16:1).

It is true that Jonah received a more traditional call, in that he was called to be a prophet. However, both Jonah and Ruth received a call in the more general sense. Each Christian has a call! This means there is something specific that God has for you, a Christian, to say or do.

Having become a Christian through faith in Jesus Christ and giving your life to God, each Christian must continue to listen for God’s call throughout his or her life. Each Christian must continue to ask, “What am I called to say?” “What am I called to do?” “What am I called to be?” I firmly believe that each Christian has a specific call to do something in God’s Kingdom as long as He gives us life. Trusting God to faithfully provide what is needed to fulfill the call. Will you hear God’s call and answer it with a yes?

During these times without a pastor, will you answer the call to:

· Pray daily for our session and congregational leadership

· Be faithful in attendance and giving

· Encourage the Search Committee as God’s person to fill our pulpit is located.

· Radiate God’s love with a smile.

PYF News and Meeting Time Correction

PYF is invited to a swimming party and supper at the home of Buddy and Sara Dell Gray this Sunday, August 26th from 4:45 to 7:15 P.M.

Correcting an error in last week's newsletter, the new time of 6:00 P.M. for PYF meetings is for “Wednesday” nights. The meeting time for Sunday evenings will remain at 5:00 P.M.

Why an Interim Pastor?

By Bill Mundroff, Laurie Monteith, Paulette Norman

When the Session was initially informed of Jon’s leaving, our first conversation centered around how quickly could the Church get a permanent Pastor called. During that same time, Dr. Greg Goodwiller, Presbytery Executor helped guide us through the recommended process which includes an Interim Pastor. Thus the Interim Committee was formed. As the committee went into much deeper thought and discussion, it became much clearer to us the wisdom behind this important and necessary part of the process.

As one thinks about the purpose of an Interim, it is analogous to the purpose of winter. I am sure many of us would just assume go from fall to spring and skip winter. Yet one must look at the underlying importance of this season. In many ways winter and the Interim Pastor serves the same purpose:

· They both kill off the weeds or bad habits, which, in turn, allow the gardener or congregation to see the landscape much clearer.

· They both allow the gardener or congregation to see the real potential and create a grand vision for their future.

· They both provide the water and nutrients required for re-energizing and rebirth.

· They both bring about a hope and great expectations for the upcoming season.

They both harden and mature the life within, allowing its internal strengths to be revealed and exploited.

As the committee has been deeply engaged in the Interim process, it is much easier for us to recognize the importance of the changing seasons. We have also realized that allowing the Interim Pastor the time required to perform these very important tasks is not only in the membership’s best interest, but short-cutting this process might be detrimental in the long run. As we enter into the phase of an Interim calling, the church must be patient and recognize its importance. The church must trust the process and its critical role in preparing us for the calling of our next permanent Pastor.

PW Coordinating Team Meeting 8/27

The first PW Coordinating Team meeting will be this Monday, August 27th at 9:00 A.M. in the Session room.

2007 Committees

During this time of transition, in the event of a need by the membership, the Session would like to re-issue the list of committees for 2007:

(An asterick signifies the committee moderator.
Elders names in bold text; Deacons names in plain text).

Administration
* Kenny Hopper , Paulette Norman
Claire Sanders, John White
Terri Broome

Christian Education
*Hal Herron, Laurie Monteith, Adam Pittman
Janie Ginn, Margaret Nix, Bailey Holland
Andrea Staten, Chris Ware

Endowment & Trusts
*Kenneth Brasell, Ira Gail White
Paulette Norman
Al Welshans, Smith Murphey

Evangelism & Fellowship
* Brad Clark , Dennis Lightsey
Ben Graves , Don Kilgore, David Maddux
Margaret Nix, Andrea Staten, Chris Ware

Membership
& Congregational Care
*Paulette Norman, Claire Sanders
Dennis Lightsey, Terri Broome , Janie Ginn

Missions
* Ira Gail White, Laurie Monteith, Adam Pittman
Terri Broome , Matthew Herron, David Maddux,

Property
* Dennis Lightsey, Ray Poole, Kenneth Brasell
Forrest Clark, Don Kilgore, Kevin Henry
Jason Herron, Matthew Herron, Margaret Nix

Stewardship
* Bill Mundroff , Kenny Hopper
Brad Clark , Molly Hawkins
William Cole, Al Welshans

Worship
* Harriet Beale, Molly Hawkins, John White
Smith Murphy, Kevin Henry, William Cole

Congregational Meeting August 26, 2007

There will be a congregational meeting next Sunday morning, August 26th at the 11:00 worship service to elect members to the Officers Nominating Committee.

PYF Time Change

Effective August 15th, PYF will begin meeting at 6:00 P.M. instead of 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday nights. PYF meeting time for Sundays will remain at 5:00 P.M.

Handbell Practice Resumes

Handbell practice will resume each Wednesday evening at 6:00 P.M., beginning September 5th.

Sherwin Williams Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program

Our church is now enrolled in the 'Neighbor-to-Neighbor' program at Sherwin Williams. You may pick up a membership card from the table in the hall and receive 20% off regular prices and 5% off sale prices at the local Sherwin Williams.

Each time you use your card, the church will earn a “cash back” bonus in a special account at the store. For more details, see the flier that accompanies each membership card.

New Printer for Church Office

'Thank you' to an anonymous donor who personally financed the purchase of a new printer for the church office. The old one had been faithful for many years, but it finally stopped working recently.

The new laser jet printer is faster, much more efficient and very much appreciated!

Congregational Care in Extreme Heat

In the midst of this large and intense heat wave, congregations can make a significant difference in identifying and protecting people who are most vulnerable to heat related emergencies. Excessive heat (temperatures ranging 10 or more degrees above the typical seasonal high), are dangerous. During an average summer more than 100 people die each week from heat events. In Chicago, during a single week in 1995, the lives of over 700 people, most of whom were over age 65, in were lost.

People at risk for heat emergencies include:

*Those who have chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions ;

*Those who are frail elderly living alone or young children

*Those who work outside or in situations without air conditioning, or live in homes without air conditioning

*People in densely populated urban areas (the heat is trapped by cement and buildings)

*People who are overweight and obese

*People on fixed incomes who might feel as though they cannot afford expensive air cooling

*People who take certain medications, such as those treating depression, insomnia, or poor circulation

*Athletes and others who exert themselves outside during the hottest portions of the day are all at risk when temperatures and heat indices reach and exceed 100 degrees

Pets, too are at risk in weather excessively warm weather and should be kept inside if possible or at least provided with shade and constant cool water.

Draft of PW Handbook

Please pause Sunday morning to check your address and phone number in the draft of the 2007-2008 PW Handbook. If your entry is incorrect, please jot the correction in the margin beside your name. Thanks!

Interim Pastor Update

It has been several weeks since we have given everyone a status report. Two weeks ago we posted our CIF (Church Information Form) on the Presbyterian USA web site. As a result we have had 3 direct applications and 19 matched referrals, a total of 22 potential candidates. A note of interest is that there were a mix of males and females, as well as an experience-spread from young pastors with little experience to more senior pastors with many years of experience.

The Search Committee then reviewed all of the applications looking for the best matches to our congregation. We ended up with the top 6 candidates to pursue. These top 6 were sent a letter stating, “we have prayerfully narrowed our search to include your application.” Special note: Dr. Greg Goodwiller was impressed with our letter and asked to share it with interim committees.

We asked them to review our church web site, CIF form on-line, and consider exploring a potential relationship with our church. Everyone was given until August 17 to respond before we move to our next step.

They were told “our next step will be to review those candidates who express an interest in our Interim Pastor position.” At that point we will begin a more in-depth evaluation of the candidates, which will potentially include phone interviews, reference checks, as well as a sermon on tape.

Currently, we have had 2 of the 6 respond, stating they were interested in the interim position. They both mentioned they would be ending their current interim pastorate at the beginning of September. Over the next several days the committee will be meeting and starting the interview process.

Rev. John Taylor, Guest Speaker 8/19/07

Rev. Samuel Johnson Taylor (John) is pastor of Sumner Presbyterian Church. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, John received a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Elon College, attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and earned his Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. He previously served as Associate Pastor of 1st Presbyterian Church, Hernando, although, he is probably recognized more around the Presbytery of St. Andrew for his exploits as Moderator of the Tapestry Task Force (2004-06).

We welcome Rev. Taylor to the pulpit this Sunday, August 19th as he delivers the message at both worship services.

Thank you to Rob & Fred Henry

The Session would like to thank Rob and Fred Henry for their donation of pottery material, paint, clay and other supplies to re-energize the pottery mission. Watch for more details on the pottery mission in the near future.

A Franciscan Benediction and Priestly Blessing

Hear again the benediction and blessing spoken by Rev. Barbara McKee when she ministered to us on Sunday, July 22, 2007. How appropriately these words speak to each of us as members of the Batesville Presbyterian Church during our time of transition. This is a special charge to us as we seek to serve God in the church and community:

A Franciscan Benediction
May God bless you with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships
So that you may live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with anger
At injustice, oppression and exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.

May God bless you with tears
To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war,
So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them
And to turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough foolishness
To believe that you can make a difference in the world,
So that you can do what others claim cannot be done
To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor.


The Priestly Blessing, Numbers 6:22-26
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord be kind and gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace
In this world and in the world to come. Amen.

Needed: Wee Worship Volunteers

Leaders for Wee Worship are in short supply. Please prayerfully consider joining the Wee Worship volunteers, so that this group won’t be called to serve so frequently. You’ll be blessed for your service!

Hats Off To...

Everyone who sponsored Marvelous Mondays this summer: those who graciously donated the use of their swimming pools; those who donated their skills at life guarding; those who donated their time and energy in organizing the events; and especially to Michelle Mundroff, who coordinated the summer’s schedule and stocked us with snacks for each Monday. Thanks to each of you for your contributions and support of this program!

PYF Swimming Party

The youth are invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Gray this Sunday, August 12th for a swimming party and pizza. They will meet at the Whitten house at 4:45 P.M. and take the church bus to the Gray’s. They will return to the church at 7:15 P.M.

Greg Goodwiller, Guest Minister 8/12

We welcome the Rev. Dr. Greg Goodwiller, Executive Presbyter and Treasurer for St. Andrew’s Presbytery, as he brings the message this Sunday, August 12th. He will preach at the 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. worship services.

PW Conference Report

Ruth Kelly and Billie Garner recently attended the Alabama/Mississippi Presbyterian Women's Conference at Belhaven College in Jackson, MS. We give thanks for this opportunity.

Highlighting the gathering was the overview of the PW Bible Study for 2007-2008, entitled "Above and Beyond: Hearing God's Call in Jonah and Ruth." This study was presented in four sessions by Rev. Janice Catron of Louisville, Kentucky.

Melinda Hatcher of Hernando, MS made a presentation on Camp Hopewell's 'Christians Living With Cancer' Family Camp. Proceeds from the Market Place (gift shop) which totaled $2,775.65 will be given to this cause. Thank you to all our ladies who provided gift items for the Market Place.

Tony Franks was back again as the conference music leader. He conducted the morning and evening singing sessions, which were filled with enthusiasm and an up-lifting spirit.

Two cents a meal was collected at each meal; those proceeds, totaling $67.11, will be sent to our Synod's "Living Water for the World" project.

This conference was a time of learning and growing in faith, visiting with old friends, making new friends and becoming better informed about the work and mission of Presbyterian Women. We wish that every Presbyterian woman in our church could participate in such an interesting and inspiring event.

Worship Leaders 8/12/07

• Nursery - Terri Broome, Candy Hopper
  
• Wee Worship - Susan Hardy, Christy Waldrup
  
• 9:00 A.M. Usher - Al Welshans
  
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers -Chris Ware, Kevin Henry, Teresa Myers, Kenneth Brasell
  
• 11:00 A.M. Greeters - Claire Sanders, Billie Garner, Jeff and Jana Brock
  
• Acolytes - Will Kidder, Nathan Herron
  

Night Circle Gets Underway

The Night Circle is looking forward to an inspirational and rewarding 2007-2008 year. We will be reading and discussing the book A Gentle Thunder by Max Lucado.

It is important for us to remember that God is the pilot and we are the passengers. Though we may not understand His hand, we can always trust His heart. We can trust Him to do what is right.

If you want a reminder of His love, an assurance of His strength, an example of His kindness, we encourage you to join us for Night Circle and the reading and sharing of A Gentle Thunder.

We plan to meet the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. in the Session room of the church. An introductory meeting will be held August 21st, and out discussion groups will begin September 17th.

Susanne VanDyke, Circle Chairman
Allison McCord, Discussion Leader

Prayer List

Peggy Grogan, Mary Agnes Girner, Mario Bobo, Betty Carpenter, Jennifer McBride, Calvin Patton, Jr., Maleria Taylor, the family of Arthur J. Wells, the family of Gladys Hopper, the family of Frances Meurrier, Lindsey Cannon, Adam Burkes (Iraq), Linda Schockley (Marty Snellgrove's sister), Angela Perkins (Gail Corr's daughter), Jeb Neel (Iraq), Peggie Robertson, Pat Hendren, Betty Darby Cole, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Bob Norris, Dudley Beall, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Olivia Fitch, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Charles Tindall, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk (Dixie Gladney's sister), Tony Ray (Beverly Patton's brother), Georgia Seale, Buddy Young

Centering Prayer Road Trip 8/4

Members of our newly-formed Centering Prayer group will travel to Holy Communion Episcopal Church in Memphis On Saturday, August 4th for a morning of prayer.

If you are interested in finding out about this kind of prayer, an informative session will begin at 9:00 a.m. The morning will consist of prayer with coffee breaks in between sessions. We should finish around noon.

We will meet at the church at 7:30 a.m. or you may travel on your own. Contact Susanne VanDyke at 662-563-2971 for more information.

Interim Pastor Search Continues

By: Bill Mundroff, Paulette Norman and Laurie Monteith

As a follow up from last week’s newsletter, the committee wants to share with everyone the list of desired skills and characteristics that were listed in the submitted forms. As part the process we assessed “Where we are today as a congregation? and Where we are going?” The Mission Statement grounds us in our purpose and values, while the current statistics of growth, demographics, and current fellowship represent the pulse of a healthy congregation. With this information, the committee developed the following list as benchmarks for our evaluation of a good fit Interim Pastor.

· Ability to serve the congregation in a very enthusiastic and energetic manner.

· Display a level of maturity that is suited and well matched with the congregation and helps maintain a positive and healthy attitude.

· Ability to interact with the young adults in the church ensuring they remain active and engaged.

· Ability to retain and attract new church members through involvement, fellowship, and spiritual development.

· Ability to help the church facilitate the planning and renovation of the existing church facilities with the eye on the long term building plans.

· Ability to minister to the sick and shut in within the congregation and extended church family in their time of spiritual need.

This list demonstrates some of the more important characteristic and desired skills we are looking for in our next Interim Pastor. The committee welcomes everyone’s feedback and comments. Additional updates and communications will come as we move through the search process. Please continue to be in prayer for the committee as we work diligently in our search for the best matched Interim Pastor.

Worship Leaders 8/5/07

• Nursery - Beth Garner, Andrea Staten
  
• Wee Worship - Brad and Colleen Clark
  
• 9:00 A.M. Usher - Al Welshans
  
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers -Chris Ware, Kevin Henry, Scott Honnoll, Bill Mundroff
  
• 11:00 A.M. Greeters - Lucille Monk, Paulette Norman, Missy and Gaines Baker
  
• Acolytes - Emily Appleton, Sullie Woods
  

Interim Pastor Search Committee

By: Bill Mundroff, Paulette Norman and Laurie Monteith

The Interim Committee is off and running. We have met several times in the past 2 weeks and used email daily to keep everyone informed, as well as keeping the process moving expeditiously.

One of the key things accomplished has been a revisit to our mission statement:

Batesville Presbyterian Church is called to be a faithful and all inclusive congregation that enthusiastically glorifies God in our worship, education, nurture, and service through the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In addition, we have filled out the required Church Information Forms (CIF) Part 1 and Part 2. The primary sections required for the interim include information such as the roles and responsibilities, desired skills and competencies, and our mission statement. The Session has reviewed and approved these forms.

What are our next steps?

• We need to submit these forms CIF 1-2 to the Presbytery.
• Presbytery Executive will match candidates with our desires.
• Committee will review applications and interview best fit candidates· Administration Committee will negotiate a contract (usually a 6 month with renewable terms and 30 days out clause)
• Call a Congregational meeting to approve the calling of an Interim Pastor.

Next week we will review in greater detail the desired skills and competencies the committee will be using as a guide. Please continue to be in pray for the committee as we search for the best matched Interim Pastor.

Summer Sunday School

July 29

• 3,4,5 year olds - Susan Hardy
• 1st - 4th grade - Suzan Graves
• 5th - 6th grade - Missy Baker

August 5th

• 3,4,5 year olds - Sara Helen and Chris Ware
• 1st - 4th grade - Beth Garner
• 5th - 6th grade - Nancy Spencer
  

August 12th

• 3,4,5 year olds - Mandy and Kevin Henry
• 1st - 4th grade - Beth Garner
• 5th - 6th grade - Allison and Steve McCord

August 19th

• 3,4,5 year olds - Suzan Graves
• 1st - 4th grade - Beth Garner
• 5th - 6th grade - Meg Woods

August 26th

• 3,4,5 year olds - Mandy and Kevin Henry
• 1st - 4th grade - Beth Garner
• 5th - 6th grade - Meg Woods

Marvelous Monday Concludes 7/30

On Monday, July 30th from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon, the children are invited to a swimming party at the home of Adam and Mona Pittman at 115 Redbud Drive. Snacks will be provided. Meg Woods is in charge. This will conclude Marvelous Monday for the year. A lifeguard will be on duty. All children 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent, other adult or a babysitter. In the event of rain, the activity will be cancelled.

PYF News

On Sunday July 28, PYF will be meet at the church immediately following the 11:00 worship service and have lunch at Café Ole. We will be back around 2:00 P.M. PYF will not meet again that evening.

On Sunday, August 4, at 6:00 P.M., PYF will gather at the church and ‘head out’ to the home of Mrs. Susie VanDyke for an outdoor "Back to School" cookout.

Welcome, Mike Goree

We welcome Elder Mike Goree to the pulpit this Sunday, July 29th. He will preach at the 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. worship services. He is a professor at the School of Business at Mississippi State and is an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Starkville.

Thank you, Connie Waldrup

Our thanks to Connie Waldrup who has volunteered to maintain the "Printed in the Press" bulletin board in the church hallway.

We still have a need for a few camera enthusiasts to record our church events in pictures. If several members would collaborate on this, it would not be such a huge task as it might be for one individual. The church will supply the ink to print your photos.

PW Fall Cluster Meeting

You are invited!
What: Fall Cluster Meeting for A and B
Where: First Presbyterian Church
Oxford, Mississippi
When: Saturday, August 11th
Time: 9:00 A.M.

9:00 - 10:00 Registration and Coffee
10:00 - 12:00 Program in Sanctuary
12:00 Lunch in Fellowship Hall
Cost -- $7.00
RSVP: 662-234-1757 by August 7th

Make your plans to join us for fun, food and fellowship.
Get to know your fellow Presbyterian Women.

Birth Announcement

Congratulations to Reggie and Jennifer Myers Garner on the birth of their new son, Greer Roberts Garner. He was born on July 13th in Memphis and weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. He is welcomed by David and Teresa Myers, the very proud grandparents.

Presbyterian Women's Annual Report 2006/2007

We have completed another year of the Presbyterian Women's calendar. It has been a great year that began in September, 2006.

Our first notice for donations to pay for study material and other needed items brought good results of $383.00

In October, we sent "treats" to our college students. A special thanks to Dot Smith and her committee for coordinating this event.

Our Harvest Dinner in November was a huge success, thanks to Susanne Van Dyke and the Evening Circle.

In December, we had our joint meeting. It was a well-attended, lovely luncheon. Our thanks to Valerie Campbell and Bess Darby and their committee for a job well done. Also in December, Margaret Nix and her committee handled the "Joy Gift" program. We received $182 in donations and it was a great program. In addition, during December, we sponsored the "Shoebox Christmas" boxes. Susanne and the Evening Circle did a great job organizing this ministry once again.

January and February were very light months; poor weather caused some problems with meetings. But in March, we were hostesses for the community-wide "World Day of Prayer" service. Billie Breedlove and her committee did their usual stellar job.

Next, in April, we sponsored a brunch for our three high school graduates at the home of Briggs and Dot Smith. Our thanks to Dot and her committee for their efforts in this delightful brunch.

Finally, in June, after being postponed several times, we had our annual Birthday Celebration. We offer our thanks to Sarah Dell Gray and her committee for an excellent job organizing that event. We presented a Life Membership in PW USA to Margie Lightsey.

Now we have a new year to look forward to. We must all do our part if we are to keep the flames burning in our church and our community. Our new year will begin soon. The Presbyterian Women's Fall Cluster meeting will take place on August 11th, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church in Oxford at 9:00 A.M. I hope to see you there! God bless each of you.

Ruth Kelly
PW Moderator

Prayer List

Betty Carpenter, Jennifer McBride, Calvin Patton, Jr., Maleria Taylor, the family of Arthur J. Wells, the family of Gladys Hopper, the family of Frances Meurrier, Lindsey Cannon, Adam Burkes (Iraq), Linda Schockley (Marty Snellgrove's sister), Angela Perkins (Gail Corr's daughter), Jeb Neel (Iraq), Peggie Robertson, Pat Hendren, Betty Darby Cole, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Bob Norris, Dudley Beall, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Olivia Fitch, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Charles Tindall, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk (Dixie Gladney's sister), Tony Ray (Beverly Patton's brother), Georgia Seale, Buddy Young

Welcome to Rev. Barbara McKee

We warmly welcome Rev. Barbara McKee to Batesville Presbyterian Church Sunday, July 22nd. She will preach at the 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. worship services. Rev. McKee is a retired minister of the Osborn Presbyterian Church in Starkville.

Youth News by Zack Hardy

First of all, I would like to thank the church, and all who made it possible, in helping the PYF go to Montreat. We had a great time in the beautiful mountains of Montreat, NC. The youth made my first experience at Montreat a wonderfully memorable one.

We had a great keynote speaker, Scott Phillips, in the mornings; there was a talented music leader, Colby Logan; and we enjoyed the enthusiastic, encouraging pastor, Rodger Nishioka in the evening worship services. The theme for the week was “turning the page,” and it focused on the fact that our lives are stories, and that we must listen to others’ stories, as well as share ours. Our back home group times at night allowed us to open up and to hear and share feedback among each other about our day. It was, and is, a blessing to see God working in each of the youth in different ways.

We also had a great white water rafting adventure (another first time for me) that went very well, thanks to the cooperation of the youth and the trained river guides. We had a fun, exciting time, and no one was hurt, and that's always a good thing. It was a great time to escape the busy life, away from distractions, and spend time in a place of "rest" and hear from God.

I will leave you with something to think about that pastor Rodger shared. “…too many times I think that people miss the big picture when they look at this young generation and say ‘you are the church of tomorrow.’ Yes, you are that, but you are also the church of today!” See, I truly believe that the youth are not merely the future, but they are also the present. I thank God and this church for this opportunity to be a part of their lives on this spiritual journey.

Thank You from the Lewis Family

Dear Friends,

The love and support you have shown since my mother’s death have been very comforting. My family and I are very blessed to have such wonderful church friends. Thank you so much.

Cooper Lewis and family

Thank You From Jon Burnham

Dear church family and friends of the church,

Thank you for the lovely reception last Sunday in honor of my family and me. As I looked around the room at the familiar faces of the large crowd of gathered folks, I thought to myself, "Wow, the stories I could tell." I especially appreciate the effort put into organizing the reception by Billie Garner, Claire Sanders and Mary Tom Vance.

The love offering you gave us was an incredible display of your affection and respect for the work we have done in your midst. That money will be well spent in setting up our house in Houston. Thank you for this last display of your generosity to us which has been so evident to us from the day when we arrived here 8 years ago.

We will be in Houston on Wednesday and Thursday looking for a house. Then I will be away at a centering prayer retreat north of New Orleans from July 20-27. After that, we will be back in Batesville preparing for the move to Houston. I will begin work at St. John's on August 15.

Please keep us in your prayers as we make the move to Houston, as I begin a new ministry, and as the kids start school there. We already know they will be in an excellent public school located 5 minutes from the church.

Our time here has been incredibly rich. For that, I am deeply grateful to each of you. I invite you to keep in touch. My email address shall remain burjon@gmail.com. You can phone me at (713) 965-6712. Keep in touch.

Peace,
Jon B.

Birth Announcement

Congratulations to Jim and Libby Monteith Minor of Birmingham on the birth of their son, John Alexander Minor. He was born on July 12 and weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Welcoming John Alexander are his grandparents, Dick and Laurie Monteith and his great-grandmother, Mrs. Celeste Monteith.

Shutterbugs Needed

With our resident photographers, Jon and Jana, moving to Houston, we have a need for a camera enthusiast to record our church events in pictures. The church will supply the photo paper and ink to print your snapshots to be posted on the bulletin board in the hall.

We also need a volunteer to continue the "Printed in the Press" bulletin board which Jana so faithfully maintained. For more information, please call the church office.

Invitation to Celebration

Dear church family and friends of the church,

I hope you will come to worship this Sunday if you are able. I would like for us to celebrate the completion of our 8 years of ministry together. Our time together has been rich and fruitful. The church has literally been transformed during this time.

The majority of the membership is now under 50 years of age. We have strong programs for children and youth. Many young adults have joined the church, and the nurseries are full. For the past couple of years the membership has increased by 5% each year.

The congregation has acquired two properties adjacent to the main church building, so that we are no longer land locked. The Endowment and Trusts Committee has expanded our college scholarship program.

I contributed to the Presbytery by creating Tapestry, an annual training event that organizes 30 classes and has trained several hundred leaders in the presbytery.

I enjoyed working with the Black Jack and Independence Churches. We used a grant from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance as leverage to secure funds from the state which led to the installation of several storm shelters around the county.

I have enjoyed working with the church staff. Susanne Spencer VanDyke is the only church staff member who was serving when I came here and who will still be serving when I leave. Especially, I applaud her. The choir has been outstanding throughout my tenure.

One of the first things I did when I began here was to start a weekly church newsletter. In the past few years I expanded on the church newsletter by starting a blog and an email newsletter. Communication has significantly increased and giving is up as well.

One of the things I am most excited about is the new centering prayer group. I hope it will continue and grow. This spiritual practice has transformed my life. I challenge you to explore the power of an intimate relationship with God through centering prayer.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your pastor. It has been a richly rewarding experience for me. I am truly grateful to you for letting me into your lives.

Peace,

Jon Burnham

Birth Announcement

We welcome Cooper Mason Gunn, son of Jason and Angel White Gunn, who was born on July 9, 2007, in Memphis, at 11:23 A.M., 8 pounds 4 ounces, 19 1/2 inches long. John and Pam White are the proud grandparents.

Baptism Sunday

Herron Walker Williams, son of Jay and Haley Williams, will be baptized this Sunday, July 15, 2007, during the 11:00 A.M. worship service.

Interim Pastor Search Committee

During their meeting on July 8, 2007, the Session appointed the following Elders to the Interim Pastor Search Committee: Bill Mundroff (Moderator), Laurie Monteith, and Paulette Norman. They will work with our Presbytery Executive, Dr. Greg Goodwiller, to quickly find an Interim Pastor to serve the church.

Pastoral Search Process Described

The pastoral search process for our church is described in a document now available on the table in the hallway. The document is called "Steps in the Vacancy Process: Guiding Sessions, PNCs, and Laisons through the Vacancy Process." Feel free to take a copy home with you and learn how our Presbyterian call system works.

Reception Honoring Burnham Family

The Batesville Presbyterian Church family will honor the Jon Burnham family with a reception to be held Sunday, July 15^th at 10:15 a.m. in the recreation room at the church. This will be a time for our entire church family to extend our love and best wishes to the Burnhams as they travel on in their faith journey.

All members of the congregation are invited and encouraged to join in this event as we bid farewell to Jon and his family.

Prayer List

Jacob Gowen (son of Jodie and Greg Gowen), Maleria Taylor, the family of Arthur J. Wells, the family of Gladys Hopper, the family of Frances Meurrier, Ann Maddux White, David Lutz (friend of Ira Gail White), Lindsey Cannon, Adam Burkes (Iraq), Sara Graves, Linda Schockley (Marty Snellgrove's sister), Angela Perkins (Gail Corr's daughter), Jeb Neel, Peggie Robertson, Pat Hendren, Betty Darby Cole, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Bob Norris, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Olivia Fitch, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Charles Tindall, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk (Dixie Gladney's sister), Tony Ray (Beverly Patton's brother), Georgia Seale, the family of Johnny Walters (Teresa Brasell's brother), Buddy Young

Worship Leaders 7/15/07

• Nursery - Ann Avery, Amanda Lee
  
• Wee Worship - Mandy Henry, Karen Cole
  
• 9:00 A.M. Usher - Janey Ginn
  
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers -Margaret Nix, Kenny Hopper, Taylor Riddick, Debi Honnell
  
• 11:00 A.M. Greeters - Ben & Suzan Graves, Billie Garner, Bill Mundroff
  
• Acolytes - Harris Cole, Russ Lewis
  

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Cooper Lewis upon the death of his mother on July 8, 2007. Visitation is on Tuesday, July 10, from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Dickins Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, July 11, at 11:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Sardis.

Congregational Meeting

The Session has called a congregational meeting during the 11:00 A.M. worship service on Sunday, July 15, 2007, for the purpose of dissolving the pastoral relationship between Dr. Jon Burnham and Batesville Presbyterian Church effective August 15, 2007. Dr. Burnham will make arrangements for worship and pastoral care while on vacation from July 15 through August 15. The worship services on July 15 will be Dr. Burnham's last ones in the pulpit as pastor of this church.

The Session will work with Dr. Greg Goodwiller, our Presbytery
Executive, to secure a competent Interim Pastor as soon as possible. Then the process for finding a new installed pastor will begin in earnest.

Summer Preaching Schedule

Here is the Summer, 2007, preaching schedule:

• July 22 Rev. Barbara McKee; 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  

• July 29 Elder Mike Goree; 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  

• August 5 Elder John White; 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

• August 12 Rev. Dr. Greg Goodwiller; 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  

Clean Water U

Clean Water U (CWU) is the training school of Living Waters for the World. Located deep in the woods of Hopewell Camp and Conference Center outside of Oxford, Mississippi, Clean Water U is a simulation experience designed to equip mission teams with the skills necessary to form partnerships with communities in need of clean water, equip local leaders to lead ongoing health, hygiene and spiritual education and install the Living Waters for the World clean water system.

These learning objectives are taught in three separate courses which run concurrently during the five-day session. A church/organization therefore sends three or more representatives - at least one for each class.

Graduates of Clean Water U then serve as their mission group’s team leaders in subsequent water-focused mission trips. All system parts, curriculum and related materials necessary for successful completion of these trips are available to Clean Water U graduates via our Fulfillment Center, based in Louisville, KY, and are ordered online via this site.

Upcoming Sessions / Eligibility

Five sessions have been scheduled for 2007. Two were held in March and April, and three sessions will be held this fall.

The next session of Clean Water U will take place September 12-16, 2007. (check availability)

If you have a desire to help those in need of clean water, we welcome you to join us at Clean Water U, or to contact us to help you take the first steps necessary to establish a mission relationship.

Clean Water U is open to all who wish to bring clean water to their mission partners in need.

Cost: The fee to attend Clean Water U is $550 per person. Lodging, all meals, and course materials and equipment are included. We encourage your group to explore our package pricing option: your CWU fees are discounted 10% when your group commits to send at least three students to CWU and purchase one set of all key clean water system components. Please contact us for more information.

Reservation/Cancellation Policy: A $200 deposit is required to hold a class slot for Clean Water U. Individuals that cancel up to 15 days prior to the session will receive a full refund. Individuals that cancel within 15 days of the session will forfeit their deposit.

Need a mission partner? If your church or organization is currently not actively in relationship with a mission partner, and is interested in developing a mission relationship which involves providing clean water, please click here for information related to current mission opportunities.

Thanks Sharon Henry

Sharon Henry will serve as the church's "water hydration artist" for the flowers in front of the sanctuary and in the courtyard. We appreciate Sharon's willingness to serve the church in this way.

Birth Announcement

We rejoice with Varina and Heath Hopper upon the birth of their daughter, Samara Kathleen Hopper, at DeSoto Baptist in Southaven on Friday, June 22, 2007. She weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Candy and Kenny Hopper are the proud grandparents.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Kenny Hopper upon the death of his mother, Glady Hopper. Visitation is at Dickins Funeral Home today from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. and the funeral service is at Dickins Funeral Home on Monday, June 25, at 2:00 P.M.

Montreat Youth Conference

Please be in prayer for members of Presbyterian Youth Fellowship and their friends as they participate in the Montreat Youth Conference on July 8-14, 2007. The youth who are going to Montreat this year are Cris Cummins, Allie Dungan, Connor Ferguson, John Hendren, Bailey Holland, Rob Maddux, and Nicole Risner. Also be in prayer for our youth leaders who will accompany the youth on this trip, Zach Hardy and Cate Hitchcock, and for the van driver who will also chaperone the youth, John Hardy.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Jann Williams upon the death of her father, William Jesse Fitzgerald, in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

Thanks to VBS Leaders

Thank you to all the volunteers

who made our 2007 VBS

a great success!

Directors: Debi Honnoll, Teresa Brasell

Pres-school: Susan Hardy, Hunter Brock, Jade Henry, Brittany Long, Karlee Woods

Kindergarten: Cathryn McKee, Sarah Ashton Baker, Will Dickins, Ty Ferguson

1st & 2nd Grade: Beth Garner, Paulette Norman, Calvin Hawkins, Lindsey Henry, Jake Rogers

3rd & 4th Grade: Amanda Lee, Chris Cummins, Austin Smith

Recreation: Beth Honnoll, Beth Little, Michelle Mundroff, John Hendren, J.J. Kilpatrick

Decorations: Jana Burnham, Nicole Risner, Debi Honnoll, Teresa Brasell, Beth Garner, Paulette Norman, Andrew Garner, Rob Henry

Music: Susie Van Dyke, Mary Lynn Lewis, Emma Pittman

Bible Story: Fred Henry, Haley Williams, Scott Honnoll, Jon Burnham; Nicole Risner, Mary Lynn Lewis, Emma Pittman

Refreshments: Andrea Staten (Director), Susan Lewis, Christy Waldrup, Teresa Myers Suzan Graves, Brennan Baker, Jade Henry, Adam Cummins

Snack Providers: Christy Waldrup, Teresa Myers, Susan Lewis, Billie Garner, Meg Woods, Paulette Norman, Alison McCord, Mandy Henry, Sara Helen Ware, Connie Baker, Jake Kidder, Margaret Nix, Lucille Monk, Rita Herron, Rebecca Reed

DVD Operators: Brennan Baker, Adam Cummings

Stairmasters: Adam Cummins, Will Dickins, Levi Wilson

Assembly: Jade Henry, John Hendren

Crafts: Jana Burnham, Jennifer Burnham, Daniel Lightsey, Charley Ann Nix

PYF Progressive Dinner

PYF will have a progressive dinner this Sunday, June 24. Meet at the church at 5:00 P.M. and we will retun to the church at 7:00 P.M.

Prayer List

The family of Arthur J. Wells, the family of Gladys Hopper, the family of Frances Meurrier, Ann Maddux White, David Lutz (friend of Ira Gail White), Lindsey Cannon, Adam Burkes (Iraq), Sara Graves, Linda Schockley (Marty Snellgrove's sister), Angela Perkins (Gail Corr's daughter), Jeb Neel, Peggie Robertson, Pat Hendren, Betty Darby Cole, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Bob Norris, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Olivia Fitch, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Charles Tindall, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk (Dixie Gladney's sister), Tony Ray (Beverly Patton's brother), Georgia Seale, the family of Johnny Walters (Teresa Brasell's brother), Buddy Young

PW Birthday Celebration 6/24

All women of our church are invited to the annual Birthday Celebration of Presbyterian Women on Sunday, June 24th in the Rec. Room immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite salad dish (congealed salad, chicken salad, fruit salad, etc.), and we will enjoy sharing a salad luncheon together. A nursery will be provided, so young mothers are encouraged to attend.

During the program, the annual Birthday Offering will be received. In 1922, Hallie Winsborough challenged every member of her Woman's Auxiliary to contribute a "birthday gift" to Miss Dowd's School for Girls in Kochi, Japan. So this year we celebrate the 85th anniversary of the PW "birthday gift." One of the five recipients of this year's offering is our Synod's project: Clean Water U Program, whose training sessions are held on the grounds of Camp Hopewell. Please plan to give generously to this year's Birthday Offering.

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Teresa Brasell upon the death of her brother, Johnny Walters, in Dalgren, Virginia.

July Sunday School schedule

• July 1st

3,4,5 year olds Susan Hardy

1st-4th grade Michelle Mundroff

5th-6th grade Missy Baker

• July 8th

3,4,5 year olds William and Karen Cole
1st-4th grade Allison and Steve McCord
5th-6th grade Missy Baker

• July 15th

3,4,5 year olds William and Karen Cole
1st-4th grade Allison and Steve McCord
5th-6th grade Missy Baker

• July 22nd

3,4,5 year olds William and Karen Cole
1st-4th grade Michelle Mundroff
5th-6th grade Missy Baker

• July 29th

3,4,5 year olds Susan Hardy
1st-4th grade Suzan Graves
5th-6th grade Missy Baker

Congrats to Mrs. Freddie Bibbs

Congratulations to our church custodian, Mrs. Freddie Bibbs, who has retired from Parker Hannifan after 30 1/2 years of employment there! We appreciate the excellent job Freddie does keeping our church facilities clean and nice and are glad she will continue to work for us part-time even as she enjoys her well deserved retirement from Parker Hannifan.

2007 VBS Leaders

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make our VBS a huge success this year!

Directors: Debi Honnoll & Teresa Brasell

Opening Assembly Leaders: John Hendren, Jade Henry, Mary Lynn Lewis, Emma Pittman, Susie VanDyke

3 & 4 Year Olds Leader: Susan Hardy, Hunter Brock & Karlee Woods

Kindergarten Leaders: Kathryn McKee, Sarah Aston Baker, Ty Ferguson

1st & 2nd Grade Leaders: Beth Garner, Paulette Norman, Lindsey Henry, Calvin Hawkins

3rd & 4th Grade Leaders: Amanda Lee, Chris Cummins, Austin Jaco

Crafts: Jana Burnham, Jennifer Burnham, Charley Ann Nix, Daniel Lightsey

Recreation: Beth Honnoll, Michelle Mundroff, John Hendren, J.J. Kilpatrick, Beth Little

Decorations: Nicole Risner

Bulletin Board: Jana Burnham

Stairmaster: Levi Wilson

Bible Story: Fred Henry, Haley Williams, Scott Honnoll, Jon Burnham, Nicole Risner, Mary Lynn Lewis, Emma Pittman, Will Dickins

Registration: Daniel Lightsey

DVD: Brennan Baker

Kitchen Crew: Andrea Staten, Susan Lewis, Jade Henry, Christy Waldrup, Teresa Myers, Suzan Graves

Made Snacks: Christy Waldrup, Teresa Myers, Susan Lewis, Billie Garner, Meg Woods, Paulette Norman, Alison McCord, Mandy Henry, Sara Helen Ware, Connie Baker, Jake Kidder, Margaret Nix, Lucile Monk, Rita Herron, Rebecca Reed

Music: Susie VanDyke

The VBS closing ceremony is this Friday, June 15, 2007, at 10:30 A.M. in the sanctuary.

Everyone is invited to attend!

PW Birthday Party | June 24

The women of the church are invited to and reminded of the annual ladies' birthday party on Sunday, June 24th immediately following the 11:00 A.M. worship service. Please bring a salad!

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Sharon Henry upon the death of her uncle, George Allen, of Oakland.  

Session 'hires' Goldfish Manager

The Session has 'hired' Brennon Baker as our official church Goldfish Manager / Fountain Director. Brennan will procure and sustain some manner of fish population in our fountain in the courtyard and keep it looking good. 

Seeking Flower Hydration Artist

Batesville Presbyterian Church seeks a flower hydration artist to water the flowers in the courtyard and in front of the Eureka Street entrance to the sanctuary.

Applicants interested in this volunteer position may speak to Kenneth Brasell for more information. All hoses, tools and water are provided by the church. You bring the talent and we provide the tools.

Thanks from Holly Holland

To the members of the church,

I can't even begin to thank you for awarding me the John C. Curry scholarship. Nothing I could say would be enough to show my gratitude. I hope you all keep me in your prayers as you will forever remain in mine.

Love always,

Holly K. Holland

Ladies' Birthday Party 6/24

The women of the church are invited to and reminded of the annual ladies' birthday party on Sunday, June 24th immediately following the 11:00 worship service! Please bring a salad!

Marvelous Mondays

June 18th / 10:00 - 12:00

Swimming at Margaret Patton's 228 Westmoreland Circle. Snacks provided. Cathryn Patton McKee is in charge.

June 25th / 10:00 - 1:00

Swimming at Steve and Kay Nickle's, 314 Trantam Road.

Hotdog cook-out. Sara Helen Ware is in charge.

July 2nd / 10:00 - 12:00

Swimming at Hal and Rita Herron's, 5137 Eureka Rd.

Snacks provided. Haley Williams is in charge.

July 9th / 10:00 - 12:00
Swimming at Buddy and Sarah Dell Gray's, 142 John Branch Road. Snacks provided. Susan Lewis is in charge.

July 16th / 10:00 - 12:00

Swimming at Ray and Jenny Poole's, 112 Quail Run Rd.

Snacks provided. Susan Hardy is in charge.

July 23rd / 10:00 12:00
Swimming at Adam and Mona Pittman's, 115 Redbud Dr.

Snacks provided. Karen Cole is in charge.

July 30th / 10:00 - TBA. Meg Woods is in charge.

** A lifeguard will be on duty.

** All children 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent, other adult or a babysitter.

**In the event of rain, the activity will be cancelled.

VBS coming next week!

Vacation Bible School

Lift Off

is Next Week!

Soaring to New Heights with God

June 11-15, 2007

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Come & bring a friend!

*VBS Teachers & Staff will meet at the church at 4:00 P.M. before the picnic on June 10

Fish Fry Details

Fish Fry this Sunday

June 10

5pm

A fish fry will be held at the church on June 10 at 5:00 PM. It will be held outdoors if weather permits or indoors in case of rain.

Enjoy a fish fry with all the fixings for $5 per adult and $3.50 per child.

Bring a dessert if you will and a lawn chair if you wish.

Come meet Teresa Hargett, our new church secretary.

Goldfish Manager

Batesville Presbyterian Church is currently seeking a Goldfish Manager / Fountain Director to procure and sustain goldfish in our fountain in the courtyard. The Goldfish Manager will also be responsible for keeping the fountain clean and healthy for the goldfish. Applicants who are interested in this volunteer position may speak to Kenneth Brasell for more information.

Smile for the Camera

Thanks to those who organized and designed our new pictorial directory. Brad Clark got it started. Mary Tom Vance and Teresa Brasell organized the photo sittings. Margaret Buntyn did the design work. It looks great and we are glad to have it available for free in the church office. Speak to the church secretary, Teresa Hargett, for your free copy.

Looking Good Outside

Thanks to Matthew Herron for his crew's work on our flower beds in the garden area and at the front entrance of the sanctuary.

Thanks to Kenneth Brassell for his work on the fountain and statue, the directional signs for parking, the brick work and detail painting in the garden and front of the sanctuary.

Youth House Sold

At a congregational meeting on Sunday, May 27, the congregation approved the sell of the Youth House to Mrs. Nell Foshee's son, Mills Haire, for the price of $60,000.

Thanks to all who helped move furnishings from the Youth House to the Whitten House: Jennifer Burnham, Jon Burnham, Forrest Clark, Candy Hopper, Kenny Hopper, Don Kilgore, Andrea Staten, Al Welshans.

Thanks to Briggs Smith for handling the legal work.

Thanks to our trustees who signed away the deed: Tommy Marshall, Al Welshans, Buddy Gray, Pat Herron, Billie Breedlove, Jane Carlson.

Thanks to Don Kilgore and Kenny Hopper for moving the storage shed over to the Whitten House back yard.

Wedding Congratulations

Congratulations to Meredith Carlson and Will Fleming who were married in our sanctuary on June 2, 2007.

Prayer List

Ann Maddux White, David Lutz (friend of Ira Gail White), Lindsey Cannon, the family of Danny Ferguson, the family of Johnny Fitch (Laurie Monteith's step-brother), the family of Sally Durr (Sarah Helen Ware's mother), Adam Burkes (Iraq), Sara Graves, Linda Schockley (Marty Snellgrove's sister), Angela Perkins (Gail Corr's daughter), Jeb Neel, Peggie Robertson, Pat Hendren, Betty Darby Cole, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Bob Norris, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Olivia Fitch, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray (Beverly Patton's brother), Georgia Seale, Johnny Walters

PYF to Picnic

The PYF group will participate in the church picnic this Sunday evening at 5:00 P.M. There will be no additional PYF meeting on June 10.

Sanctuary Flowers

The flowers placed in the sanctuary Sunday, June 10th will be in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Marshall's 55th wedding anniversary June 8th. The flowers are given by the Marshall family.

Mother's Day Out Openings

Mother's Day Out will have two openings available in August. For more information, contact Cindy Brown at 563-2829 or call the church office.

Worship Leaders 6/10/07

• Nursery - Molly Hawkins, Susan Hardy
  
• Wee Worship - Carole Murphey, Allyson Morrow
  
• 9:00 A.M. Usher - David Maddux
• 11:00 A.M. Ushers -Don Kilgore, Hal Herron, Paulette Norman, Kenny Hopper
  
• 11:00 A.M. Greeters - Nancy & Johnny Spencer, Missy & Gaines Baker
  
• Acolytes - Graves Baker, Russ Lewis
  

June Sunday School Schedule

Andrea Staten would like to express her thanks to all the volunteers for Summer Sunday School.

• June 10th
• 3,4,5 year olds Nicole Risner
• 1st -4th grade Margaret Nix, Paulette Norman
• 5th-6th grade Molly Hawkins

• June17th
• 3,4,5 year olds Nicole Risner
• 1st-4th grade Margaret Nix, Paulette Norman
• 5th-6th grade Laurie Monteith

• June 24th
• 3,4,5 year olds Nicole Risner
• 1st-4th grade Margaret Nix, Paulette Norman
• 5th-6th grade Molly Hawkins