Charge to All Members; Scottish Heritage Sunday; Event Photos & More

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

A Charge to All Church Members

This is the first in a five-part charge to the congregation given by Chris Currie last Sunday and inspired by Ted Wardlaw, Andrew Foster-Connors, and Bob Dunham.

(1) WORSHIP is at the heart of this community: Find a way to worship regularly. It is the most important thing we do in the life of the church where we have the opportunity, on a regular basis, to open the alabaster jar of praise until the scent wafts up to heaven. Even when you are not here, find a way to worship; find a place to worship.

WEAR YOUR TARTANS!

This Sunday, October 27, Rev. Prof. David Fergusson of Cambridge University will serve as our Selley Series speaker and preach at both services. David was installed as personal chaplain to the Queen in 2015 and in 2019 was appointed Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland and Dean of the Order of the Thistle. He took part in the memorial services for Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and took part in the 2023 Coronation of King Charles. We will incorporate worship elements from our denomination’s very beginnings, enjoy a rousing bagpiper procession, and recognize SCAPC’s 50+ year members.

We encourage everyone to wear tartan!

A Reception will take place following the 10:30 service in Frampton Fellowship Hall, with music by the New Orleans Strathspey and Reel Society, the Gulf South’s own Scottish Fiddle Orchestra! There will be scones, shortbread, and other Scottish treats to enjoy.

Special Adult Sunday School this Week

This Sunday, all are invited to a combined Sunday School class on the subject of "Reformed Churches and the Arts" at 9:30 a.m., led by our Selley Series Speaker, Rev. Prof. David Fergusson.

Mosque Field Trip

Join SCAPC’s Interfaith Group for a field trip to Abu Bakr Masjid (Mosque) on Monday, October 28! Meet at the door of the Mosque at 1:20 p.m., or at the Land Building at 12:45 to carpool together. We will watch their prayers and then chat with their Interfaith Liaison and Board Chair, Dr. Bashi, who will answer questions and explain the foundational tenets of Islam.

Flower Ministry

The Congregational Care Committee oversees the SCAPC's Flower Ministry, in which arrangements donated for the Sanctuary on Sundays are broken down into smaller arrangements on Monday mornings and delivered to those who could use a bright spot in their day. To join their team, please contact Gail Kaliszeski at gkaliszeski@cox.net.

THE COMMITTEE IS ALSO IN NEED OF SMALL VASES. If you have been the recipient of the Flower Ministry, or have small vases, please considering donating them by placing them in the box by the Chapel entrance on State Street.

Medicines Sought

Members will be traveling back to Cuba in February to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Juan G Hall Presbyterian Church as well as commune and serve with their mission church El Fuerte Presbyterian! One of the ways we continue our mission support to our friends in Cuba is to provide much-needed medicines for their community. Please consider donating unopened, non-expired pill form medication for the treatment of pain, cold/flu, and vitamins for good health. Unfortunately, no liquid or gummy options are permitted. The wicker basket in the vestibule of the Chapel entrance on State Street is designated for this collection. Thank you for your continued investment in the health of this cherished Cuban community!

Synod of the Sun Imagine Event

NOVEMBER 6-8

SCAPC is hosting the Synod-wide “Imagine Event” next month! The theme of the event is “Going to the Margins and Finding Life: exploring, listening, and learning from ministry partners and communities operating at the intersection of systemic poverty, structural racism, and congregational vitality.” There will be service projects with Okra Abbey, a prayer and justice tour of New Orleans, a panel discussion featuring many of our Community Ministry partners, and time for group discussion and reflection on these themes. To register, please click here. If you are interested in helping us host and volunteer for some or all of the events, please email Pastor Sarah.

New Member Welcome

On Sunday, the Membership Committee hosted a brunch for all those who joined SCAPC in the last year. Among those in attendance were those pictured here, from left: Betsy Fischer Martin, Amy Kehlenbach, Stephanie Currie, Susan Merrick, and Eliza Lloyd. We also received Gail Louapre into membership on Sunday. Welcome, Gail!

Men's Retreat

Last weekend, Parke and Nancy Ellis hosted the SCAPC Men's Retreat at their home in Pass Christian, Mississippi with guest speaker Rev. Ted Foote of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

YAF Pumpkin Party

Young Adults & Families held their annual pumpkin decorating party last weekend and welcomed 87 party-goers! Learn more about YAF activities on our YAF webpage, YAF Facebook page, or YAF Instagram page.

Lars and Luke Porterfield, Tessa Rowe

Sam Centeno & Max

Emma Pegues, Jack and Claire Karas, Curtis Cunningham, Etheridge Daniels and Bella Meystedt

Caroline Wheel

This Week's Prayer List

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