'Thank You' from the Family of Mary Boyd

“We are grateful for the love and concern shown for Mary and our family during her illness and death. Thank you for the shared memories, beautiful plants, cards memorials and delicious food. We appreciate each and every act of kindness. God bless you.”

Paul & Bonnita Boyd

Donald & Betty Davis & family

Thirst Quenchers News

The Thirst Quenchers Sunday School class has elected to postpone the study of Max Lucado’s “Facing Your Giants” until the new year. They will reconvene on January 6th. If you’re interested in joining please e-mail Meredith Fleming at meredithcfleming@gmail.com or just show up on January 6th!

Christmas Cantata

The chancel choir and members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra will present “Noel Masterworks - Classical Masterworks with Christmas Carols” on Sunday, December 16th during the 11:00 worship service. The choir will be under the direction of Suzanne VanDyke. Don’t miss this Christmas blessing of music.

Senior High PYF Zoo Trip

On Wednesday, December 19th, the SENIOR HIGH PYF will travel to the Memphis Zoo for the Zoo Lights Christmas Display. We will leave from the church at 4:00 and will return about 9:00 P.M. We will eat in Midtown before going to the zoo. Participants will need food money and $7.00 for zoo admission. Carriage rides at the zoo are an additional $3.00. The Hendrens and the Henrys are driving.

PW December Meeting

In December, all Presbyterian Women Circles meet together for our annual Christmas Gathering. This year, the meeting will be Monday, December 10th at 1;)) PM in the Rec. Room. Please note the time of the meeting has been changed from previous years. All PW are invited to join us for this special gathering.

Christian Sympathy

We extend our Christian sympathy to Sally Robison and her family in the loss of her sister, Ruth Mills, who passed away November 30th in Murfreesboro, TN. A graveside service was held Monday, December 3rd at Batesville Magnolia Cemetery.

Nursery Available

A reminder to parents - Connie Waldrup or Linda Jefferson are available each Sunday in the infant nursery during both worship services and during Sunday school.

Christmas Joy Offering 12/9/07

The Christmas Joy Offering will be received Sunday, December 9th during both worship services and at the Joy Gift program that evening at 5:00 PM.

50% of your gifts are distributed to the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) for Assistance Programs for current and retired servants of the church. Please give generously.

The other 50% of your gifts are distributed to the 8 racial ethnic schools and colleges of the Presbyterian Church (USA) through the National Ministries Division to assist deserving students. Please give generously.

Christmas Poinsettias

It's time to order your poinsettias in memory or in honor of your loved ones. The deadline ffor ordering is December 10th. The poinsettias will decorate the sanctuary on December 16th.

Food Pantry Shortage

Your donations to the food pantry have been greatly appreciated. There continues to be a need for donations, especially as we approach the holiday season. There is still a particular need for dried food and paper products. You may leave donations at the church or call Paulette Norman and have your items picked up.

XYZ is Back!

XYZ is back in action every Wednesday at 11:00 AM. See you there!

Stewardship Dedication Sunday

Stewardship Dedication Sunday is this Sunday, November 18th. If you have not received a pledge card for 2008 by mail, there will be extras available on the table in the hall. Please prayerfully fill out your pledge card and bring it with you to the 11:00 worship service.

“…No one shall appear before the Lord empty-handed, but each of you with as much as he can give, in proportion to the blessings which the Lord, God has bestowed on you.” Deuteronomy 16:10, 16-17 .

Prayer List

Mary Boyd (Betty Davis’s sister), Nancy Spencer (shingles); the family of Gary George (nephew of Richard & Charlayne Lamb); Garrison Toole, Virginia Estes and the family of Maurice Estes (Carole Murphey’s father); David Douglas, Banks Brasell III, Whitney Brasell (daughter-in-law of Joyce and Banks Brasell), Gloria Westbrook, Caroline Brady (cancer), Ed Lamb (Richard Lamb's brother), Beverly McLauchlin (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), Peggie Robertson (Valerie Campbell's sister), Betty Darby Cole, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Bob Norris, Dudley Beall, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Olivia Fitch, the family of 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

John Monteith, Guest Speaker 11/25/07

John Monteith will speak during the 11:00 worship service on November 25th. His topic will be his recent mission work in Thailand. Don’t miss it!

PW Offering

There is still time to contribute to the annual Thank Offering. Just make your check payable to Batesville Presbyterian Women marked “Thank Offering” and drop it in the offering plate on Sunday, or mail it to the church office.

PYF Update

PYF will meet this Sunday at 6:00 PM at the church. Pastor Karen will meet with the Jr. High’s, then meet with the Senior High’s. She is asking parents if they can be at the church at 7:00 PM to also meet with her.

We are trying to schedule PYF events through the winter, and it would be helpful to have everyone’s input. Please come and celebrate the future of PYF.

The position for a youth director is still open. We are advertising at several colleges in the area. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please encourage them to contact the church.

Operation Christmas Child Totals

The latest count for the shoebox ministry is 45. ‘Thank you’ to everyone who contributed to Operation Christmas Child.

XYZ Resumes Nov. 28th

The XYZ Bible Study will resume Wed., Nov. 28th at 11:00 AM. Bring your Bible, a sack lunch and a friend!

A Bountiful Feast

Thanks to all who helped with the Harvest Supper:

• Matthew Herron & crew for setting up the tables and chairs
• the deacons for taking down the tables and chairs
• David Honnoll for doing his usual incredible job cooking the meat for us! (see pictures on bulletin board for proof!)
• Debbie and Bill Robison for the bread
• the PW Night Circle: Allison McCord, Molly Hawkins, Jana Brock, Terri Broome, Debi Honnoll, Michelle Mundroff, Debbie Robison, Carole Murphey, Susanne VanDyke
• PYF members - John Hendren, Calvin Hawkins, Spencer VanDyke, Will Dickins, Jake Rogers, Daniel Lightsey and future PYF kid, Mitchell Mundroff for providing curbside pick-up service for the casseroles;
• all the INCREDIBLE cooks in our church.

It was truly a bountiful feast!

Here's a Nice Idea

When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

A Recovering American soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001