Faith Presbyterian Church

There will be a Presbyterian Women’s Fall Rally in Baton Rouge and it will be hosted by the women of Faith Presbyterian Church on August 15. Registration will start at 8.30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Randy Nichols, Executive Director of Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless. The mission for this rally is to help support the Youth Homes of the Capital Area. Items that are need at the Youth homes are paper products (toilet paper, paper towels) and personal hygiene items (toothpaste, tooth brush, deodorant, mouthwash, body wash, lotion, dental floss). Financial donations would also be greatly accepted to fun their arts and crafts projects. Edie Slaton will present the overview of this years Bible study, Joshua: A Journey of Faith by Mary Mikhael. To register for the Rally contact Carol Bell by phone (home) 225-275-4649 or (cell) 225- 953-4649. The deadline for registration is August 10, 2009. Lunch will be provided for a cost of $10.00.

LIVING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE

Kevin Garvey, the Chief Development Officer for the Board of Pensions will be visiting in the Presbytery August 14-16, 2009 to meet with each cluster offering a wonderful seminar.

The Baton Rouge Cluster will Host Kevin Garvey at Faith Presbyterian Church on Friday, August 14 at 6:30 P.M. Please RSVP by phone to the church office at 225-275-7393. Dinner will be served at this event.

This seminar is appropriate for all members of our congregations. An offering will be collected for the Board of Pensions “Assistance Fund” as we share our appreciation for Kevin’s time and talent. The seminar will focus on how to move from a Stewardship Campaign to a Culture of Generosity, Living in Gratitude. Included in this presentation are the important elements of funds development: prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition, as well as how to create a culture of generosity by establishing a committee, calendar and plan. Participants will depart with specifics that you will be able to implement in the local church Plan to join Kevin for this interactive and empowering workshop – be ready: participation is expected!