TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Holocaust Survivor to Speak Tomorrow:

All Welcome

Spiritually Hungry Women invite anyone interested to join them to hear Anne Skorecki Levy, a Holocaust survivor, tell her story and talk about forgiveness in that context. The group will meet in the Land Building Riverside Room tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.30 pm. The presentation will be recorded and available on the church’s website and the SCAPC app.

Youth Sunday on Feb. 16

Youth Sunday is an opportunity for our 6th-12th graders to lead the congregation through all aspects of our liturgy–from the prayers to the sermons to the hymn selections. Youth Sunday signups for readers and ushers are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! Please contact Chris Hazlaris BY THIS FRIDAY, February 7.

Youth Donuts & Bracelets this Saturday

For our "Service Saturday" this weekend, we will gather at 10 a.m. in the Youth Room to enjoy donuts and bracelet-making for our families in Cuba.

Souper Bowl of Caring

Half-Time Report: Adults Are in the Lead!

ADULTS vs. YOUTH vs. CHILDREN

Don't forget to bring canned goods and other non-perishable items to your respective bins (adults, youth, children) in Frampton Fellowship Hall by tomorrow! All donations will go to two of our SCAPC community ministry partners, Jefferson Food Bank and Okra Abbey. Most requested items include Jif cornbread boxes, Blue Runner beans, cereal, canned meat (pork, beef), boxed rice, boxed macaroni & cheese, broth, and soup. Winners will be declared at Wednesday Night Out tomorrow!

Nominations Open for Elder Class of 2028

The 2025 Nominating Committee (Libbie Reiss, Maureen Herring, Emma Pegues—Leadership Development Committee, Sally Wimberly, Nell Lanier, Paul Curry, and Pierce Young), are beginning the work of discerning leaders to serve on the session in the Elder Class of 2028. To learn more and to nominate someone (self-nominations welcome), please visit scapc.org/nomination.

Chris Currie Published in Presbyterian Outlook

The Shifting Role of Mainline Christianity in Politics

Senior Pastor Chris Currie's article "Inauguration prayers, Bishop Buddle, Bill Maher, and the future of the mainline church" was published in last week's issue of Presbyterian Outlook! To view the article, click here.

PW Collecting for Homeless

For the month of February, Presbyterian Women are collecting T-shirts (sizes L and XL), socks, and travel-size toiletries for the Program of Hope Homeless Ministry, one of our community ministry partners. There is a wicker donation basket in the foyer of the State Street entrance of the church where donations can be placed. For the latest Program of Hope newsletter, click here.

Join the WNO Kitchen Krewe!

The Wednesday Night Out Kitchen Krewe is looking for regular help in the afternoons on Wednesdays, from approximately 3-7 p.m,. or however it may fit into your schedule, perhaps a shift from 3-5 or 5-7. Tasks include food prep, cleaning, and helping to set out the food. Please contact chef Matt McCann at mcmccann55@gmail.com if you can help.

The Latest from Our SCAPC Siblings in Ghana

from SCAPC member, Henrietta Harris:

SCAPC, my visit this year to Senchi Ferry was most rewarding, spiritual enriching and a blessing. The spirit and love of Walter [Harris] and John [Geiser] was present with me all throughout my journey.

I was able to visit three Presbyterian churches and schools, and to see the Senchi Ferry Community Learning Center (SFCLC) staff take their educational programs on the road. SFCLC resources are much in demand in the surrounding schools. SCAPC ‘s partnership Church, Gethesame, the Ghana Scholarship Program, and the SFCLC are all doing well. These three partnerships are most appreciative of the love and support of SCAPC.

Henrietta is pictured far left. For a detailed report, visit our SCAPC Ghana page.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place on Sunday, February 16 immediately following the 10:30 service in the Sanctuary. On the agenda will be the distribution of the Annual Report, a report of the Stewardship Campaign, presentation of the 2025 church budget, election of the congregational nominating committee, and approval of changes in the pastors' terms’ of call. All members are encouraged to attend.

Theology Class Members Attend Marilynne Robinson Lecture

Last Tuesday, members of the Thursday Theology Group attended a lecture by Pulitzer Prize winner Marilynne Robinson at Tulane. Robinson is the recipient of a 2012 National Humanities Medal, awarded by President Barack Obama, for "her grace and intelligence in writing." Among her books are Giliead, Reading Genesis, and The Giveness of Things. SCAPC members in attendance were Thomas Schulingkamp, Robert Edgecombe, Ben Morrison (who posed the last question of the evening), Betsy and Pat Widhalm, Chris Currie, and Miriam Hollar.

Reddoch Scholarship for College Juniors and Seniors

The Joseph W. Reddoch Educational Fund, part of SCAPC’s Visionary Fund, is accepting applications from junior- and senior-level college students for scholarships for the 2025 academic year. You can apply at scapc.org/scholarship or contact Lynn Hoffman in the church office by emailing lynn@scapc.org. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 14. Joseph W. Reddoch donated the initial scholarship funds in 1993 to benefit a junior or senior student attending college. The Reddoch Educational Fund continues to assist deserving students who are members of SCAPC through ongoing contributions.

Supper Club

One of our Supper Clubs gathered for a wonderful evening and dinner at the beautiful home of Tom and Tupper Allen. Pictured from left are Molly and Stan L’Hoste, Kay Randels, Tupper and Tom, Kate Prechter, Michelle and Anderson Baker.