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121 Eureka Street, Batesville, MS 38606; Phone (662) 563-3001

PC(USA) Founded 1841

BPC News

Christian Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is with the family of William Thomas Johnson who died on February 3, 2006.

Attention Presbyterian Women

In the next few months as we Presbyterian Women continue our Bible study of the liturgical calendar, we will turn our thoughts to the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
Our study in February will focus on Lent, the time between Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday. The season of Lent has become synonymous with giving up something, the difficulty of denial, the challenge of fasting.
This year as Presbyterian Women may the motivation behind our choice of Lenten disciplines be “What is it that brings us closer to Christ?” Lent should not be seen as a “six-week only” deal, but rather as a life altering commitment. The scripture passage for study in February is Eccl. 3:6-b; Matthew 4:1-11.
Please join us for one of our meetings.

~ Afternoon Circle meets Monday, February 13^th, 2:00 P.M. in the Rec Room at the church.

~ Morning Circle meets Tuesday, February 14^th, 9:30 A.M. in the home of Betty Davis, 506 Broad St.

Deacons Meeting 2/13/06

The Deacons will meet on Monday night, February 13^th, at 6:00 P.M. in the Session Room.

Committee Meetings 2/13/06

The Endowment & Trusts Committee, Stewardship Committee, and Worship Committee will meet on Monday night, February 13^th at 6:30 P.M. at the church.

Session Meeting 2/13/06

The Session will meet on Monday night, February 13^th, at 7:00 P.M. in the Session Room.

PYF & SNL 2/12/06

This Sunday, February 12^th, PYF is treating SNL to a skating party at Sardis. We will meet at the church at 4:00 P.M. and return at 7:00 P.M. There is no charge for the skates and dinner will be provided while skating. Only money for additional snacks and games may be needed.

Souper Bowl Offering Update

Thank you to everyone who generously gave to the Souper Bowl Offering last Sunday. A total of $151.25 was collected and will be given to the Panola County Food Pantry.

Volunteers Needed

The Missions Committee of BPC is seeking volunteers to go and work on a rebuilding project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast during the weekend of March 3^rd. To find out more information about this mission trip, please call Bill Robison, 563-9537.

Elders & Deacons Retreat March 18^th

Elders and Deacons mark your calendar for a day retreat at Camp Hopewell on Saturday, March 18^th from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. We will enjoy the fun challenge of some outdoor group building activities in the morning, eat lunch, and do some planning for the future of the church in the afternoon. Where will our church be in 10 years from now in terms of membership, programs and outreach? How do we get from here to there? These are the questions we will ask and seek to answer. The role of deacons and elders in a church is not to “rule the church” but to conceive Christ’s vision for our church and then work with the Holy Spirit to bring the vision to life and that is what we will be doing on this retreat. All elders and deacons are encouraged to plan their work and social calendars around this day retreat on March 18^th. Give this one day to your church!

Kirkin’ O’ the

Tartans

Batesville Presbyterian

Church

Sunday,

February 19, 2006

10:15 A.M.

Wolfe River Bagpipers Play

11:00 A.M.

Worship Service – Preacher

Dr. Donald K. McKim

Noon

Pot-luck Lunch in Fellowship Hall

Worship Leaders 2/12/06

Prayer List

Wes Arnold, Dudley Beall, Shane Bright, Ann Burford, Bettye Carpenter, Candy Carver, Lucy Clark, Shelli Cook, Linda Cosby, Sally Durr, Karen Emerson, Danny Ferguson, Bobby Hays, Jackie Herron, Latitia Hopper, Mike Kelly, Jr., Jay Kilpatrick, Kay Long, Bebe Lyon, Hazel McBride, Donna Magee, Carole Martin, Kayla Massey, Billy Nickle, Brandi & Jason Perry (unborn daughter), William Riddick, Peggie Robertson, Lucille Stroupe, Bill Stubblefield, Mike Turner, John Woods, Sue Wooten, James Yelton.

What is “Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans”?

“Kirk” is the Scottish word for “church.” Tartans, with their distinctive plaids, represent specific Scottish clans, regions, or regiments. The “Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans” is the presentation of a Scottish Family’s symbol, its tartan, at church for a blessing.
Beyond the particular heritage of Scotland and its people, Batesville Presbyterian Church’s Kirkin’ is intended to encourage all participants to reflect with thanksgiving, on their own family and ethnic heritage, and to celebrate God’s grace poured out for all generations.

Confirmation Class March 1 – April 12

Dr. Burnham will teach a confirmation class for young people currently in 6^th and 7^th grade each Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. in the Session Room beginning on March 1 and ending on April 12.
The course consists of 7 classes plus reflection papers in which these questions are considered: What is God Like? Who is Jesus Christ? What is a Christian? What is the Presbyterian Church? How Do We Worship God? What are My Spiritual Gifts?
Students who complete the course may join the church during worship on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006.
The confirmation class this year will be offered to both 6^th graders and 7^th graders.

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