Trail Life USA is a Christian Outdoor Adventure, Character, and Leadership Program for boys and young men ages 5-17 years old and centers on outdoor experiences that build a young man's skills and allow him to grow on a personal level, as a role model and a leader for his peers. Living the Trail Life is a journey established on timeless values derived from the Word of God with a goal of producing Godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens.
Operation Christmas Child Collection Week Volunteer Information
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week is November 13-20. OCC partners with churches worldwide to share the good news of Jesus to hurting children through simple gifts. To volunteer at POPC during Collection Week please call or text Jenny Murphy at 601-906-9776. **New this year: As you are packing your shoeboxes, please remember candy and toothpaste are not allowed due to customs regulations, and a $9 donation per shoebox should be included to cover shipping and other ministry expenses.
Men's Retreat - Info and Registration deadline on Monday
Men, please register for the Men's Retreat by Monday! . It will be this coming Friday-Saturday, November 3-4, at the Barnes’ Barn (directions are on the registration form online). Billy Dempsey, Minister of Congregational Care at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, will be speaking on friendship, calling, and worldliness. The retreat will begin with dinner on Friday at 6:00ish (but feel free to arrive earlier), and end before lunchtime. The cost is $15. Bring your own linens and towel. You can register here.
Yakama mission trip interest meeting on Sunday afternoon
There will be an interest meeting for the summer mission trip Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. in the CCS Library. This is for current 9th–12th grade students and their parents. Come learn about this great opportunity to serve our Native American neighbors! The trip will be June 1-9, 2018.
Reformation Celebration
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of our great reformation heritage! On October 29 we will celebrate with hymns accompanied by a brass quintet at both morning services. On Sunday night, October 29, our Sunday evening service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson at 6:00 p.m. We will join with our entire Presbytery to remember God's grace to His people in this turning point in church history.
Missions Monday: Sonbeams Ministry
Sonbeams is the special needs ministry at Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS. Our vision is to see God glorified through integrating children and adults with differing abilities into the life and the mission of the church.
We believe that individuals with disabilities are precious gifts from God. We consider it a privilege and a calling from God to reach out to those who are disabled because this ministry represents the very heart of God. We are committed not just to serving these individuals, but in equipping them to become vital members of the body of Christ. Ultimately, we live to demonstrate the magnificent beauty of Jesus Christ and the power of His life-transforming presence to individuals with special needs.
We would love to have you join us in worship and Sunday School each and every Sunday. If you have any questions about our ministry to special needs families email Martie Kwasny or call her at 601-919-8605.
Registration for the Men's Retreat
Men, register now for our fall men's retreat! It will be on Friday-Saturday, November 3-4, at the Barnes’ Barn (we’ll have directions soon). Billy Dempsey, Minister of Congregational Care at First
Presbyterian Church in Jackson, will be our speaker. The retreat will begin with dinner on Friday at 6:00ish (but feel free to arrive earlier), and end before lunchtime. Billy will speak once on Friday evening and twice Saturday morning. The cost is $15. You can register here.
Youth road trip to MSU RUF on October 19
High school juniors and seniors are encouraged to join the youth staff for a road trip to Mississippi State's RUF on Thursday, October 19. Please meet at the church at 4:00 p.m. We will return around 10:30 p.m. that night. Let Wilson or Molly know if you're interested in going!
Missions Monday: Moses' Basket
Moses' Basket, a ministry of POPC, seeks to provide care for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of children at risk who are suffering locally and throughout the world, by encouraging, educating, equipping and supporting our church body towards adoption, orphan care and foster care so that in this we may live to demonstrate to the world the magnificent beauty of Jesus Christ and the power of His life transforming presence.
To learn more about Moses' Basket, click here to visit the page on our website.
Wednesday Night Ministries Tonight
Join us for Wednesday Night Ministries - opportunities for all ages! Visit our Wednesday Night Ministries page to learn more.
Missions Monday: American Heritage Girls POPC Troop
POPC Supports American Heritage Girls POPC Troop. AHG is the premier national character development organization for young women that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement. "Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country".
If you would like more information about AHG Troop MS-1423, please email info@troopms1031.org and someone will be happy to put you in contact with the AHG troop leadership.
Youth Fall Retreat
All 7th-12th graders are invited to attend our annual Fall Retreat! It will be November 3-5 at Central Hills Baptist Retreat Center. The Fall Retreat is a great time of fellowship, fun, and study of God’s Word. Rev. Claude McRoberts, the senior pastor from Trinity Pres. in Montgomery, AL, will be our speaker for the weekend. He will teach through Romans 6-8. Bring a $50 deposit by Wednesday, October 4 to secure your spot. Total cost: $110. Don’t let money be the reason not to come! Contact Wilson at wvanhooser@ccs.ms for scholarship information. Please lift this retreat in prayer, as students will be hearing the Word multiple times throughout the weekend.
Men's Retreat
Men, mark your calendars! On Friday-Saturday, November 3-4, we will have our Men's Retreat at
the Barnes' barn. More details will be coming soon!
Monthly Bible Studies for Women
Lydia Circle will meet Tuesday, October 3 at 9:00 a.m. in the parlor. They will begin by making Sonbeams birthday cards. Tabitha Circle will meet Tuesday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the home of Mary Frances Smith. Ruth Circle will meet Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Cindy Fox. Please call Amy Hatchett (668-5812) for more information.
Young marrieds, save the date!
Young marrieds, save the date! On Friday evening, October 20, we will have another Young Marrieds Fellowship at the church. More information will be coming soon.
Serving in the Nursery
Your service is essential for your own spiritual growth. A growing Christian is always a serving Christian. Jesus was known for putting others first and when you serve in the nursery you are walking in His example.
The POPC October Newsletter is ready to view!
Click here to visit the Newsletter page to view the October newsletter!
POPC Youth Group Fall Retreat
It's time to start thinking about Fall Retreat! Fall Retreat is a great weekend of fun and time in the Word. We'll be at Central Hills Baptist Retreat Center November 3-5. Rev. Claude McRoberts (yes, Abbey's dad!) will be our speaker for the weekend. He is the senior pastor at Trinity Pres. in Montgomery, AL. Rev. McRoberts will spend the weekend going through Romans 6-8. Total cost: $110 (This helps us cover the cost of lodging, food, transportation, and speaker). Bring your $50 deposit by Wednesday, October 4 to secure your spot!
Missions Monday: John Perritt, RYM
John Perritt serves as the Resource Coordinator of Reformed Youth Ministries (rymonline.org). RYM seeks to serve the local church by producing theologically rich resources for parents, teenagers, and youth workers. Let's pray for John as he serves in this wonderful ministry!
Nursery: One of our distinctives as Presbyterians and as Christians is our belief in the covenant of grace in Jesus Christ.
One of our distinctives as Presbyterians and as Christians is our belief in the covenant of grace in Jesus Christ. An essential application of that gospel truth is our responsibility to one another in our covenant community. Taking a turn in caring for our nursery children is a beautiful and needful outworking of that application. Thank you for taking seriously the responsibility to love and nurture the littlest of Christ's lambs!