Deadline for Myrtis McPhail scholarship applications is today May 27, 2012.
Caring Honoree 2012: From the great wealth of the St. John’s
An interesting way to spend an evening: The book group meeting is Wednesday,
June 6, 7:30 pm. The book is A Crime So Monstrous by E. Benjamin Skinner, published by Free Press. We meet to share coffee and thoughts about lots of topics. Come join us.
Usher Opportunities: The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the upcoming summer months (June, July, August and September). Please contact the church office (office.sjpc@gmail.com) or talk to Lynne Parsons Austin.
At its meeting on April 4 your Session:
- Passed Worship Committee motions: 1) approval for prayer time before worship each Sunday beginning on Pentecost Sunday; 2) approval to purchase 300 Hymnals at the $15 rate for early orders and free shipping. Also requested approval to have an old-fashioned “Hymn Sing” during one of the brunches this summer where members can sign up for sponsorship of the hymnals. We will put a name plate in each sponsored hymnal.
- Passed Worship Committee motions: 1) approval for prayer time before worship each Sunday beginning on Pentecost Sunday; 2) approval to purchase 300 Hymnals at the $15 rate for early orders and free shipping. Also requested approval to have an old-fashioned “Hymn Sing” during one of the brunches this summer where members can sign up for sponsorship of the hymnals. We will put a name plate in each sponsored hymnal.
-Passed Faith in Action Committee motions: 1) affirmation of the use of social media as a communication/evangelism tool; 2) approval of the proposed PCHAS concept of a Single Family Residential Program to be constructed and operated on St. John’s property; 3) calling a congregational meeting to approve the proposed concept and to authorize the Session to approve a formal lease agreement with PCHAS, subject to further approvals by three committees of New Covenant Presbytery.
