Faith Presbyterian Church

We have 16 closets in the Education Building, three in the sanctuary building, and a trailer behind the Education Building, with lots of pertinent and impertinent materials in each one. All the closets need to be unloaded, re-organized, and repurposed to offer storage space for the needs of members and committees, such as Buildings and Grounds, Choir, Christian Education, Fun & Fellowship, Ladies Mission, Nursery, Pastor John , Vacation Bible School, and Worship, to name a few.

Could we replace the warped wooden shelves with MDF or ventilated wire shelves? How many Bibles and Hymnals do we need, and could we share with another church? Is there a way to open up the kitchen into the large closet behind it and make it more functional for fellowship and VBS dinners? We need your input and your presence at this meeting. Please be thinking of suggestions for our closet make-over and come prepared to share your ideas on Saturday, August 29, at 5:00 PM, for our organizational meeting of the “Closet Clutter Busters”.

And plan to stay after this meeting for our Saturday Night at the Movies presentation, “Fireproof”, from the folks who made “Facing the Giants”. Hot dogs, chips, drinks and popcorn will be served!

We have scheduled a new Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class which will begin on August 23 at Faith Presbyterian Church. This class will be held on Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm. This is a great class to take with your significant other or by yourself! It will help anyone and everyone who wants to learn how to manage their finances and learn how to “live like no one else, so you can live like no one else”!

We still have plenty room for more participants in this class and it is open to anyone who has purchased, or who agrees to purchase a membership kit. If you would like to purchase a membership kit, please call the office and let us know so that we can order you one.

Please tell your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family members who you think might be able to benefit from the course. If they want more information, tell them that we are having a free preview of the course at 2PM next Sunday, August 16. You can also call Art Frens 229-1576 or e-mail me at JAFrens@cox.net for more information, or call the church office at 275-7393.

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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!

The response to this years Free Summer Reading Program has been amazing! We have a total of 20 children signed up at the moment. Due to the one on one time needed with these students, we are unable to accommodate more students at this time. However, we are still taking names for a waiting list in case others are unable to participate and we have openings. Please contact the church office for more information at 225-275-7393.

Also, if you would be interested in volunteering for this great outreach and service to the kids in our community and church, please contact the church office and let us know!

With the help of dedicated volunteers, Faith Presbyterian Church is pleased to offer the Free Summer Reading program for elementary age children for the third consecutive year. The program was first held in 2007 as a way for Faith Presbyterian Church to reach out in love to our community in a simple yet meaningful way.  

The Free Summer Reading program aims to foster a love of reading in children entering grades 2 – 5 in the upcoming school year. It is completely staffed by volunteers and will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon on the following six  Saturday mornings over the summer months. June 20th and 27th ; July 11th, 18th and 25th; August 1st.  Additional information and registration forms may be found on the church website at www.faithpcbr.org . Please pass the word on to friends, family and neighbors with school age children.  

It would be impossible to offer the Free Summer Reading program without the help of our Reading Team volunteers, Carol Bell, John and Karen Blewitt, Dwyer and Sandy Broussard, Rosemary Goodell, Gaynell Heston, Donna Janky, Juan and Pam Letelier, Lee Soileaux, Dora Summerell and Jill Wild. Thank you one and all!  ( Additional volunteer assistance will be more than welcome). 

We are looking forward to building upon the modest success of the past two years. 

For more information or to register your child online please click here.

Please mark your calendars to come out and shop the Ladies Mission Garage Sale this coming weekend on Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd from 8 am – 2 pm.

This sale will have a little bit of everything – house wares, clothes, jewelry, furniture, toys, and too many other treasures to list! The Ladies Mission group will also be selling lunch and drinks to help raise extra money. Make sure to come and join in on the fun!

Also, Volunteers are still needed to come out on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this coming week to help set up for the Garage Sale, as well as Friday and Saturday to help with the actual Garage Sale. If you are able to help, please call the church office.

COME and EXPLORE at DISCOVERY CANYON!!

Mark your calendar for Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th from 5:30 to 8:30 in the evening. A week of wonder is just around the bend. Vacation Bible school is coming to Faith Presbyterian Church!

We are so looking forward to the upcoming VBS Discovery Canyon! For more information and to register your child online, please visit the new page created on our website to keep you up to date with information!

http://www.faithpcbr.org/vbs-2009-discovery-canyon/

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer your time or talents, please call the church office at 225-275-7393.

We are blessed once again to be doing another Vacation Bible School. This is our second one and last year, our first VBS, was quite successful thanks to the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. This year’s VBS will be held on Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th. It will be in the evening from 5:30  to 8:30. But, we need your help to make it happen!

Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary and learn more about VBS. This year’s theme is Discovery Canyon. It promises to be every bit as much fun and exciting as last years Rainforest Adventure. Even if you think you have nothing to offer, please come to the meeting on the 25th becuase you will learn just what you can do that will help our little one receive Jesus’ message.

We hope to see you there! Please call the church office at 225-275-7393 if you have any more questions or would like to volunteer to help with VBS 2009: Discovery Canyon.

Break out your best chili recipe to win the coveted “Chili Spoon” on Sunday, February 8th at 5:00 PM at Faith Presbyterian Church. Bring your appetite and try them all – and then vote for your favorite. Voting is on a cash basis – vote early and often – and remember that this is a fundraiser for Relay for Life! (If you are not making chili, please bring a potluck dessert.)

After the chili, stay for singing and fun with AudioPro Karaoke!

All are welcome – please bring a guest!

For more information please contact Kelly at 225-275-7393.