TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024

SCAPC Missions Market

Following both morning services this Sunday, November 17, a "Missions Market" will be set up in Frampton Fellowship Hall where our community and global ministry partners will present special gifts. All net proceeds will benefit their organizations. Among the items available will be the following.

Prints and notecards with artwork by SCAPC member Caitlin Wallace-Rowland to support RHINO hurricane relief efforts.

Program of Hope homeless ministry donation cards

SCAPC Aden Program water color bookmarks and gift tags crafted by Aden participants.

Prints by Cuban artist Julia Gorge Vagaras to support SCAPC Cuba ministry

Baskets and other crafts from Ten Thousand Villages in support of SCAPC global ministry

Sets of authentic African textile notecards to support the Senchi Ferry Community Learning Center in Ghana.

Various items by Eden Centers participants in support of their programs.

Items in support of Liberty's Kitchen.

Celtic Worship Service Sunday

Wondering about our Presbyterian Celtic roots? Enjoy moments of silence in prayer and community? Come worship in the Celtic tradition in the Chapel this Sunday, November 17 at 6 p.m. This service, sponsored by the Worship and Music Committee, will include music and prayer based on the worship of the Iona Community in Scotland. Come experience peace and community as the week begins. Questions? miriam@scapc.org

Sanctuary Livestream Repair

You may have noticed irregularities with the livestreams of our Sanctuary worship services lately. These were owing to a faulty piece of equipment which is being replaced this week. All should be back to normal this Sunday!

Hymns & Beer for Program of Hope

This Thursday, November 14, from 7-9 p.m., John Calvin Presbyterian Church will host a “Hymns & Beer” night benefitting First Presbyterian Church’s Program of Hope homeless ministry (one of SCAPC’s community ministry partners). The event will take place at Zony Mash, 3940 Thalia Street. Donations will be collected at the door and during the performance with a tip jar. 50% of the musicians' tips will be donated to Program of Hope. Zony Mash is family-friendly. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, coordinated by various local congregations including ours, will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 6 p.m. at Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, 3900 St. Charles Avenue.

Prison Pilgrimages: Fridays, Nov. 22 & Dec. 6

The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice continues to host groups from faith communities to build bridges and connections with incarcerated residents. On Friday, November 22, participants from SCAPC are invited to visit Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in Baker, LA. If you are interested, please email Pierce Young (pierce@scapc.org) BY TOMORROW. The women’s prison is north of Baton Rouge so participants will meet at SCAPC at 9 a.m. to depart. The program will take place from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and we will return that afternoon. Additionally, on December 6, Ashley Brown will lead a pilgrimage to the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, LA, which is about 1 ½ hours from New Orleans. We will depart SCAPC at 9 a.m. and return around 4:30 p.m. Please email ashley@scapc.org by November 19 if you wish to attend.

Bonhoeffer Movie Watch Party

Saturday, November 23, 12:00 p.m.

The Prytania Theater at Canal Place 

When a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history, a man of honor responds. This is the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man who preached love while plotting the assassination of an evil tyrant. Everyone is invited to meet at Canal Place to watch the movie. Those who would like can gather afterwards for discussion at Observatory Eleven in the neighboring Westin Hotel. Tickets may be purchased in advance at this link or at the ticket office. If you need ride assistance, please contact Michele Murphy, michele@scapc.org

YAF Friendsgiving

All Young Adults & Families are invited to our annual Friendsgiving event on Saturday, November 23 from 5-7 p.m. in the Land Building. Join us for this delicious pot-luck dinner with friends! We will also be collecting fresh and canned fruit and vegetables for Okra Abbey’s community fridge. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 20th at this link or on the SCAPC app and bring a dish (without potatoes due to allergies).

40/50 Yak, Snack & Read

Monday, December 2, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Land Building Lakeside Room

Our book The Fifth Gospel is a historical mystery by Ian Caldwell that centers on a serial murderer targeting Catholic priests at the Vatican. Join us for discussion, fellowship and a look at the comparison of the four other Gospels. Questions? Contact Michele Murphy, michele@scapc.org.

40/50 Christmas Progressive Dinner

The 40/50 Christmas Progressive Dinner will take place on Sunday, December 8 at the following:

• 5:30-6:15: Cocktails & Appetizers at home of Helen & Thompson Graves, 1455 Webster St.
• 6:15-7:45 - Main Course in the SCAPC Land Building
• 7:45-9:00 - Champagne & Desserts at home of Lacey & Price Lanier, 6040 St. Charles Ave.

The cost is $40/person. Checks (with "progressive dinner" in the memo) can be brought to the church office or you can Venmo Michele Murphy @michele-murphy-12.

Family Nativities Needed for Display

Do you have a special nativity you would like to share with the congregation? Nativity scenes will be showcased in the Phifer Library and Frampton Fellowship Hall December 1-15. All types are encouraged--traditional, exotic, playful, etc.--and we welcome your stories about their origins. Please sign up below.

• Deadline to sign up: November 21
• Deadline to drop off: November 25
• Set-up: November 25, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
• Pick-up: After church on December 15 or in the church office December 16-18

Children's Christmas Play

“A Very Mixed Up Christmas Pageant” will be performed on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Children 3-years old through 5th grade can sign up by emailing Michele Murphy at michele@scapc.org.

SCAPC Borderlands Trip

SCAPC's Borderland Mission Trip is underway now, with Ed & Cindy Bush, Rick Grubb, John Koch, Lorrie Powel, and Sarah Chancellor-Watson participating. Shown at left is the U.S. Border Patrol Harlingen station. At center is the Catholic Respite Center where migrant families come after being processed at the border. Families stay less than 48 hours before going on to family and other sponsors in other states. Shown right is La Posada Providencia, a shelter for migrants who have no family or a place to go. The minimum stay is 90 days while they wait to get work permits, learn English, and volunteer at the shelter. The mission group also went to immigration court this morning to observe cases.

Adult Classes

“Genesis” September 8-November 24 | Phifer Library

Hear the familiar stories of the Book of Genesis in a new way, and discover the knowledge that God created everything in goodness and love. 

Click here for class recording: November 20, 2024

This coming Sunday's class will center on Genesis 32:22-32, “Jacob Wrestles with God”, led by Pat Widhalm

“Faith at Home: A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents”

September 8 - November 24 | 2nd floor conference room

This coming Sunday's topic will be “Finding God in Difficult Times”, led by Tyler Wheeler.

Lost Glasses

If you find a pair of tortoise shell glasses at the church, please contact Jackie Derks at 504-495-3092. Thank you!