Rummage Sale for Habitat for Humanity

Items are being collected for the Habitat for Humanity Fund Raising Sale that will take place October 6th at Smokey's Mini Storage on Van Vorris Drive. If you have items to donate, they are being collected in the small storage room off the Fellowship Hall.

Some of the items being accepted for the rummage sale are knick knacks, bed sheets, any and all furniture and household items, books and music. No clothes please. For more information, please call Sarah Dell Gray at 563-3082.

Prayer List

Garrison Toole, Virginia Estes & the family of Maurice Estes (Carole Murphey’s father); Jimmie Thompson (heart surgery); Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Carr, Sr. in the loss of their son, Jimbo Carr; David Douglas, Banks Brasell III, Whitney Brasell (daughter-in-law of Joyce and Banks Brasell), Gloria Westbrook, Ruth Kelly, Caroline Brady (cancer), Ed Lamb (Richard Lamb's brother), Beverly McLaughlin (Larry Smith's cousin), Dot King, Mary Agnes Girner, Mario Bobo, Betty Carpenter, Jennifer McBride, Calvin Patton, Jr., Maleria Taylor, Lindsey Cannon, Angela Perkins (Gail Corr's daughter), Jeb Neel (Iraq), Peggie Robertson (Valerie Campbell's sister), Betty Darby Cole, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Bob Norris, Dudley Beall, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Olivia Fitch, 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

Wedding Invitation

You are cordially invited

to the wedding of

Mina Ross Bryan

and

Jerry Bufkin Lightsey

on

Saturday, September 29, 2007

6 o’clock PM

Batesville Presbyterian Church,

Batesville, Mississippi.

Invitation From Fairfield

Frankie Ward, Activities Director at Fairfield of Batesville invites all groups to schedule a visit or visits to Fairfield. She suggested hosting a Bible study, choirs of all ages, group sing-alongs, children’s groups and PYF visits. Please consider making Fairfield part of your group’s outreach ministry. For more information, call Frankie at 563-2345.

Welcome, Pastor Karen!

Pastor Karen O'Brien's goal is to be in Mississippi by this Saturday, September 29th. She hopes to attend (not preach) one or both of the worship services on Sunday morning, September 30th.

PYF and SNL News

Next Sunday, October 7th, PYF and SNL will NOT meet due to the scheduling of the Fall Picnic.

Fall Picnic October 7th

The Fall Picnic will be Sunday, October 7th at 5:00 PM in the backyard of the Whitten house. Fish plates will be $5 for adults and $3 for children. Please bring a dessert to share. Thanks in advance to all of the deacons and others who put so much work into these picnics!

PW Donations

The PW Coordinating Team is extending an opportunity to all Presbyterian women to make a $10 donation to support the activities of PW in the coming year. You may make your check payable to Claire Sanders, PW Treasurer. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Sanctuary Flowers

The flowers placed in the sanctuary this Sunday, September 30th will be in honor of the wedding of Jerry Lightsey and Mina Bryan.

Congregational Meeting 9/30/07

There will a congregational meeting during the 11:00 worship service this Sunday, September 30th to vote on new officers for 2008. Rev. Greg Goodwiller has given the Session permission to elect a Moderator to conduct the meeting in the absence of a minister. Adam and Mona Pittman will “preach” during the 11:00 service. David Honnoll will be the 9:00 speaker.

SNL Progressive Dinner

On Sunday, September 30th, SNL will meet at the church at 4:30 PM for a progressive dinner. We will enjoy appetizers at the home of Suzan and Ben Graves, dinner at the home of Gina and Don Kilgore and dessert at the home of Angela Waldrup. We will return to the church around 6:30 PM. For more information, call Meg Woods. See you then!

Sharing God's Love Through Art

The Pottery Mission is open, and everyone is welcome at the Whitten House. So you think you have no artistic talent? I will prove you wrong! We will try to have 3 projects to choose from every month. If you are feeling “artsy,” you’re always welcome to make your own things.

I will start “open doors” on Mondays from noon until 4 P.M., beginning October 1st. Feel free to grab a buddy or your “group” of friends and come to the Pottery Mission. It’s great for a women’s circle. I will be glad to have private sessions for you or your group. Please call to set up an appointment. Otherwise, the door is open on Mondays. There will always be a small fee to cover the cost of art supplies.

October’s three feature projects will be:

1. leaf wind chimes

2. bird house

3. leaf bowl (a kitchen item which is great for showing off your up-coming holiday meals)

Bring a CD and we will create, laugh and “spread some love”. Hope to see you “ALL” there.

Love,

Fred Henry

To Our Friends and Church Family

As most of you reading this know, I am getting married this month. My fiancée is Mina Ross Bryan. We decided to have a service for family and close friends here in the church. Well, as you might know, we both have large families and a lot of close friends. My closest friends and family are you people here in our church, and Mina and I want very much for you to be a part of this service and celebration on Sept. 29th at 6 PM in the sanctuary. The reception following the service will be at the home of Mike and Joanne Druetto.

Jerry Lightsey

Thirst Quenchers

Are you a young adult seeking a Bible Study or Sunday School class that's right for you? Meredith and Will Fleming want to form a discussion-based, flexible Bible Study or Sunday School class. They are willing to work with your busy schedule. Anyone interested can contact Meredith at mccarlson26@gmail.com.

PYF Bowling Trip

PYF will meet Sunday evening, September 23rd at 4:00 PM at the church to go bowling. They will travel to Oxford Lanes in the church bus, returning around 7:30 PM. Bring money for supper.

Baptism of Samara Hopper

Samara Kathleen Hopper, daughter of Heath and Varina Hopper, will be baptized this Sunday, September 23rd during the 11:00 A.M. worship service. The flowers placed in the sanctuary that morning will be in honor of Samara by her grandparents, Kenny and Candy Hopper.

Intro. of Pastor Karen

Part 3 of 3

This is our final introduction article. The interim committee is hopeful they have provided the church membership with a thorough introduction of Pastor Karen.

Attached is a list of expectations included in her contract with the church. Please note it includes both things she will be responsible for doing as well as the congregation’s responsibilities.

The interim pastor will:

· Support the church in providing a healthy transition to the next installed pastor

· Moderate Session and Congregational meetings (as approved by St. Andrew Presbytery)

· Serve as head of staff

· Assist the church

· Lead worship and preach all Sundays

· Arrange for substitute preachers on any Sundays not present

· Call on the sick and homebound

· Provide administrative leadership

· Officiate at weddings and funerals

· Lead new member classes

· Work with committee chairpersons and moderators

· Represent the church in dealing with outside organizations

· Pray for the church during the interim time

The congregation and the Session will be responsible to:

· Support the pastor in her ministry

· Provide regular compensation according to the terms outlined in her contract

· Provide a performance review at least annually

· Pray for the pastor during the interim time

· Offer goals for the interim time

As we enter into the phase of an Interim calling, the Church must be patient and recognize the importance and role the Interim plays in calling our permanent Pastor. The committee is confident that everyone will be supportive in assisting Pastor Karen in her new role. She will be challenged as she works on building relationships and getting to know everyone personally. You are encouraged to get involved, extend an invitation or just make time to visit with her. As Pastor Karen gets to know us better, she will be able to help and guide us, and pray for us in the most appropriate way.

We pray that everyone will be inspired, motivated, and will stay engaged with doing God’s work. Pastor Karen will be a great resource for all of us. As you get to know her better, let her wisdom, compassion, and humor provide everyone with the necessary support they need to carry on with God’s work.

Delay of Pastor Karen's Arrival

Due to an unexpected family medical emergency, Pastor Karen’s arrival in town will be delayed for a short time. Her brother had surgery Tuesday; let’s all hold her family in our prayers. David Snellgrove has graciously agreed to conduct the 11:00 worship service this Sunday in Karen’s absence.

Thank You from Covington and Davis Families

To our church friends and family:

The love and concern shown by our friends and church family in the death of our sister, Sybil Jackson, has been a blessing to all of us. The beautiful flowers, cards, and delicious food remind us how fortunate we are to be a part of Batesville Presbyterian Church.

God bless you.

Donald & Betty Davis

Maxine & James Covington

Prayer List

Garrison Toole, Maurice Estes (Carole Murphey's father); Jimmie Thompson (heart surgery); Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Carr, Sr. in the loss of their son, Jimbo Carr; the family of Sybil Jackson (Donald Davis and Maxine Covington's sister); David Douglas, Banks Brasell III, Whitney Brasell (daughter-in-law of Joyce and Banks Brasell), Gloria Westbrook, the family of Linda Shockley (Marty Snellgrove's sister), Ruth Kelly, Caroline Brady (cancer), Ed Lamb (Richard Lamb's brother), Beverly McLaughlin (Larry Smith's cousin), Dot King, Mary Agnes Girner, Mario Bobo, Betty Carpenter, Jennifer McBride, Calvin Patton, Jr., Maleria Taylor, Lindsey Cannon, Adam Burkes (Iraq), Angela Perkins (Gail Corr's daughter), Jeb Neel (Iraq), Peggie Robertson (Valerie Campbell's sister), Betty Darby Cole, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Bob Norris, Dudley Beall, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Olivia Fitch, 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