TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024

Playground Playdate this Sunday!

The Spiritual Formation Committee is hosting a Playground Playdate this Sunday, June 9, from 4-6 p.m. at the Audubon Park Walnut Street Playground.  Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun! Please email tyler@scapc.org with any questions.

Urgent Need for Mo-Ranch Driver

Three of our church’s youth are heading to Mo-Ranch the first week in July with Pastor Ashley. However, the group’s second driver had to cancel, so we are seeking one person that is willing to help drive the minivan from SCAPC to Mo-Ranch in Hunt, Texas. If available, you would only need to drive half the time, approximately 4 and 1/2 hours each way.

The driving dates are July 3 (going to Mo Ranch) and July 7 (returning). We will cover all costs. If you would also like to chaperone at Mo-Ranch during the week, we will pay for all lodging and conference fees for you to join the group as a full participant! If interested, please contact Chris Hazlaris as soon as possible.

Class: "Weird Things Presbyterians Believe"

This class is meeting through June 23 at 8:30 a.m. in the Phifer Library, led by pastors Chris Currie, Sarah Chancellor-Watson and Ashley Brown. The topics are:

• June 9: Presbyterian 101: Ethos of the Presbyterian Faith
• June 16: Am I Saved or am I Presbyterian? 
• June 23: Heart, Soul, Mind, and Sewers

SCAPC 101

SCAPC 101 will be held this Sunday, June 9 at 8:30 a.m. in the Phifer Library as part of the “Weird Things Presbyterians Believe” Sunday School class. SCAPC 101 is designed as an orientation for new members and visitors interested in joining our church...or anyone wishing to learn more about SCAPC! We will talk about our basic beliefs as Presbyterians, the history of SCAPC, and how you can get involved in its ministries. Learn more in the meantime by visiting scapc.org/membership.

Aden Program for Elder Memory Care Open House

Do you have a loved one in need of memory care--or would you like to volunteer to help with this ministry? The Aden Program at SCAPC offers social engagement and activities for the young at heart, embracing those with memory impairment, as well as providing respite and peace of mind for the loved ones caring for them daily. The program takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Land Building.

Come visit our Open House on Wednesday, June 12 from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Land Building. Meet our new director Marti LeBourgeois McEnery to learn more about this wonderful program. Find out how you can register a loved one or sign up to be a volunteer. Marti can be reached at aden@scapc.org.

YES! Adult Literacy Program

Did you know SCAPC shared the vision 50 years ago to launch an adult literacy program with the YMCA? One-half century later, the YES! (YMCA Educational Services) program is going strong, serving more students this year than ever before. Classes are taught in the New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Public Libraries, as well as a distance learning model, an iPhone "Basics for Boomers" program, and ESL classes. Through a partnership with Eden House (another of SCAPC's community ministry partners), survivors of human trafficking are assisted; and through a partnership with Odyssey House, an addiction treatment program has been formed. WWLTV ran a story on YES! last week. Click below to view!

Desserts & Servers for Okra Abbey

Presbyterian Women will be providing lunch for Okra Abbey at their “Grace and Greens” next Wednesday, June 12 at noon. If you would like to make a dessert to share, or help in serving, please contact Kathy Randall at 601.519.24513. Okra Abbey is a community garden and sacred space for the residents of the Pigeon Town neighborhood at the corner of Hickory and Eagle Streets. Fresh produce is grown and provided to neighbors who have trouble accessing healthy foods. "Grace and Greens" is a free community meal shared every Wednesday. Okra Abbey is a mission of the Presbytery of South Louisiana and a New Worshipping Community of the Presbyterian Church (USA). 

Cuba Ministry College Trip

Last month, college students Jack DeFraites, Charley Lowe, James and Sean Murphy, Madeline Weiser, and Helen Young, led by Michele Murphy and Chris Hazlaris, visited our sister congregations in Cardenas, Cuba. While there, the group was introduced to the young adults of El Fuerte and spent much of the weekend with them. They went snorkeling together, worked on a congregation-wide project, participated in worship and Sunday school and had Olympic type games with them. Many new friendships were formed, and each came away with a better understanding of life and Cuba. Besides working with El Fuerte, the group attended a Bible Study with Juan G Hall Presbyterian Church, helped with food distribution and milking cows with Dora Valentin Church, got to spend some time at the beach in Varadero and explored Havana’s history.

Pictured clockwise from top left are SCAPC members and El Fuerte young adults at the Cardenas monument; Sean Murphy engaged in Bible study with Pastor Alison and a member of Juan G. Hall Presbyterian Church; the group visiting with young adults of the church; and Madeline Weiser distributing food to neighbors.

Vacation Bible School

VBS is in full swing this week at SCAPC! This year's theme, "Camp Firelight: A Summer Camp Adventure with God", focuses on Psalm 56:3, "Whenever I'm afraid, I put my trust in you." Children explore timeless Bible stories that show how Old and New Testament people trusted God in the face of their own fears and went on to do great things in God’s name. Yesterday they explored the story of Jacob’s dream, a ladder up to the sky. Campers pictured here were getting ready to play a game of Jacob’s Ladder Ball with leaders Chris Hazlaris and Chris Currie.