Holy Week Services & Other Announcements

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

From the What to the Why to the How

Practicing resurrection, living resurrection lives, is what we do, we who have received the story and have been called to be stewards of it. We will do all those things — gather, remember, sing, pray and connect — because the stone was rolled away and a young man shared the story with three courageous women all those years ago. And then…we will “walk into the world.” We will take this resurrection news from this place to all the places, all the conversations, all the relationships, all the situations where it needs to be taken — just like those three women, confused and afraid, did that very first time. We will find our voice, our resurrection voice. We will move from the “what” to the “why” and then to the “how.”

-from "The Stewardship of Resurrection"

Rev. Dr. John Wilkinson, Director, Ministry Engagement and Support, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Holy Week Worship

MAUNDY THURSDAY

March 28 | 7:30 p.m.

We will commemorate the Last Supper with communion, preaching by Chris Currie,

and singing by the Chancel Choir. Childcare will be available for children ages 3 and under. The service will be livestreamed on our YouTube page.

GOOD FRIDAY

March 29 | 12:00 p.m. | Sanctuary

We will commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion through scripture, hymns, and preaching by Sarah Chancellor Watson. Please note that there will be no childcare. The service will be livestreamed on our YouTube page.

EASTER SUNDAY

March 31 | 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. | Sanctuary

We will have identical worship services with the flower-adorned cross, preaching by Chris Currie, and music by a brass quintet, Chancel Choir, and organ.

The 10:30 service will be livestreamed on our YouTube page.

Please note that there will be no Sunday School classes, however childcare for ages 3 and under will be available for both services.

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

Throughout the season of Lent, we are collecting non-perishable foods for the Broadmoor Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable items to the collection bins at the Chapel Entrance on State Street.

Please note that the church office will close at 2 p.m. this Friday and will be closed on Monday, April 1.

Good Friday Walking Pilgrimage

This Friday, March 29, Miriam Hollar will lead a Good Friday walk down Magazine Street to visit nine churches. We will meet at 8 a.m. in front of St. Theresa of Avila, 1404 Erato Street and return to SCAPC no later than 11:40. The pilgrimage will finish in our sanctuary with the noon Good Friday Service. For a detailed handout of our pilgrimage, email Miriam Hollar.

Youth News

STARBUCKS & SCRIPTURE for grades 6-12 will meet this Saturday, March 30 at 8:45 a.m. at the Starbucks on Jefferson Avenue and Freret Street.

SUMMER TRIPS: It’s time to get excited for our summer SCAPC Youth Trips! The Mo-Ranch Junior High Jubilee for students who have completed 6th-8th grade will take place July 7-11. We will join congregations of other middle school youth in the Hill Country of Hunt, Texas, for an unforgettable Presbyterian conference experience filled with new friends, great recreation, and deep spiritual enrichment. The Montreat High School Conference for students who have completed 8th-12th grade will take place July 20-27. We will spend an amazing week at Montreat Conference Center in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. We will join senior high students from around the country for a week of activities including profound worship experiences, small groups, interactive games, and energizing songs and dances. For lots more details, registration, and payment, visit our youth summer trips page. All deposits are due April 1.

Okra Abbey Celebrates Solar Energy

Last year, our own community ministry partner Okra Abbey became a recipient of the Presbyterian Women's annual Thank Offering which is collected around the world. These donations went to fund their "Community Solar Power for Resilience" project. The full solar power system will provide outlets for power tools, an irrigation system and cell phone charging stations for low-income and often transitory individuals. The system will also keep the community refrigerator running and provide reliable electricity during power outages, especially during weather disasters. A ceremonial blessing and "lights on" celebration will be held on Saturday, April 6. For details, download their event flyer.

Jazz Concert & Dinner for Ages 55+

The McMillan Society (for ages 55+) will hold a Jazz Concert and dinner on Thursday, April 11, starring Steven Blackmon on piano, Patti Adams on flute and Jim Atwood on percussion! Back by popular demand after 38 years, the ensemble will perform Claude Bolling's "Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano". The evening will begin with wine and cheese at 5 p.m. in the Land Building followed by dinner and the concert at 6 p.m. in Frampton Fellowship Hall. The cost is $30/each and your check is your reservation. Please write "McMillan" in the memo and deliver to the church office by April 8.

Audubon Park Walking Group

Starting Sunday, April 14, SCAPC will launch a monthly “Walking Group” for any and all ages to share fellowship while getting exercise and fresh air together! Any interested individuals can meet Christina Carlisle at the front doors of the church on St. Charles Avenue. The group will depart at 5:15 p.m., make one loop around the Audubon track, and return (approximately one hour). Feel free to contact christina.carlisle@gmail.com with any questions.

Please note that Sunday School will not meet this Sunday, however childcare will be available for children ages 3 and under.

Adult Classes on April 7

PHILIPPIANS AND GALATIANS

March 24 - May 19 | Phifer Library | to be led by John Galbraith

The letters to the Philippian and Galatian congregations illustrate the passion and intensity of Paul's writing. Together these letters provide a compelling portrait of a theologian and social critic of rare power and insight whose legacy continues today to spark heated debate. For last Sunday's class recording, click here.

The April 7 class, "Shaping Christian Community around the story of Christ" will be led by Pat Widhalm.

New! DEVOTIONALS FOR A "GOOD ENOUGH" LIFE

April 7 - April 28 | 2nd foor conference room

Throughout this month, we will examine the search for “enoughness” and spiritual reflections on living a “good enough” life. Using devotionals from Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie’s book Good Enough, we will discuss embracing a life of faith, honesty, and interdependence in a world that celebrates endless progress.

New! CALLED AS PARTNERS IN CHRIST'S SERVICE

April 7 - April 28 | Land Building Riverside Room

Our faith is one that is not merely an intellectual or personal spiritual pursuit, but one that encompasses our whole lives and influences the ways in which we interact with others and the world. We’ll explore the theological and scriptural underpinnings of discipleship, mission, ministry, and the Church. We will be discussing current “best practices” of mission and how together we can make the greatest impact on our community.

For last the recording of last Sunday's Lenten Spiritual Practices on Good Friday walks, click here.

Cuban Missionaries Visit

On Sunday, April 21, we are excited to welcome Rosa and Gustavo Rodriguez, owner/operators of Rosa's Bed and Breakfast where many of our members have stayed during trips to our sister congregations in Cuba. Gustavo is an engineer with Living Waters for the World, the organization with which SCAPC partnered to install water filtration systems at El Fuerte and Juan G. Hall Presbyterian Churches. Rosa is the manager of Dora Valentin Presbyterian Church. They will be assisting in the "Called as Disciples" Sunday School class and with the College Cuba Trip fundraiser in Frampton Fellowship Hall. Their weekend will also include a riverboat cruise, Covington tour, and group meals. For a list of weekend activities to attend (including sign-ups) click here.

Computers for Cuba

Our sister church, El Fuerte Presbyterian Church in Cardenas, Cuba, has asked for used laptop computers and tablets that the congregation can use for school. We will have them scrubbed and brought back to their factory settings. Non-Apple products are preferred. Our college students will bring them down in May. Please drop off at the church office. Contact Michele Murphy with any questions.

Palm Sunday

Sarah Chancellor-Watson and her son Sam led the procession of palms at Sunday's 10:30 Palm Sunday service.

Choir & Orchestra

Last Sunday at the 10:30 worship service, the SCAPC Chancel Choir & Orchestra performed Mack Wilberg's Requiem as well as movements from Pergolesi's Stabat Mater.

Challenger Class Project

On Sunday, the Challenger Class (4th and 5th graders) created 'stained glass' Easter decorations for the church office doors, proclaiming "He is Risen!" Pictured from left are Raven Breaux, Joy Griffith, Maddie Duvernay, Adele Carlisle, Michele Murphy, Evan Eubanks, Pearson Eubanks, and Gaines Wilson.

PW Easter Egg Hunt

Presbyterian Women's Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday was a delightful event as always! Special thanks go out to hosts Louellen and Darryl Berger, event chairs Amy Goodson and Anna Turner, PW Moderator Sarah Edgecombe, egg hiders (youth Sunday Schoolers) and volunteers for providing such a special treat for our church family!

SCAPC Meet-Up at Kinship Center Fundraiser

Earlier this month, David Watson, Sarah Chancellor-Watson, Ann Van Horn and Jacob Bruno met up at the trivia fundraiser for the Kinship Senior Center, one of our community ministry partners.

This Week's Prayer List

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