Bronx   Presbyterian   Churches

COMMITTEE

Linda Simms-Chin, Chairman..UHPC

Sharon E. Bandyopadhya...Beck

Dorrette Winslow....Laconia

Gloria Vidal....Fourth

Patricia Gourdine...Riverdale

FUNDRAISING

March......Donation Letters

Jan...............Popcorn Sale

ALL Year.......DONATIONS

Luncheon........May , 2026

Saturday, May, 2026

12 - 3 pm

Ft. Schuyler Pres. Church

2950 Dewey Ave. Bx,NY

Honorees:

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1st PLACE...2021

 Emily Greene.

       1st PLACE...2020

Eunicsa Samuels

Beck Memorial Pres. Church

Fourth Pres. Church

     SCHOLARSHIPS............1st ~ $1000.00       2nd ~ $ 700.00        3rd ~ $ 500.00

  ~ SCHOLARSHIP DONORS ~ 

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 PLATINUM:       **Riverdale Presbyterian Church-

                                         " The Women's Group"                                                        *McCall's Funeral Home                                                        4035 Bronxwood Ave...Bronx, N. Y. 10466

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  GOLD:               *Eastchester Pres. Church's 

                                      "Pres. Women Fundraiser"                                                    *Gramby's Funeral Home                                                               4021 White Plains Rd. ...Bronx, NY 10466                                      *St. Augustine Presbyterian Church                                            *Linda A. Simms-Chin-University Heights PC                                    *Myrtle Smith - St. Augustine PC

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  SILVER:               Carmen Lugo - Riverdale PC

                               Frederika Bell-Berti - Eastchester PC

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COMMITTEE MEETING

Sat., TBA

10 am -  Diner

or Via Zoom 

FUNDRAISING

March.........Donation Letters

Jan..................Popcorn Sale

Sept - June.......DONATIONS

" SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON"

           ( May , 2026 )                      

Joyce Brenda Ashiagbor

CRITERIA:       1.  Member of a Bronx Presbyterian Church   

                                2. 12th Grade Graduating Student

                                3.  500 Word Essay from one of the  Topics ( Evaluating Content and Grammar)

                                4.  Reference Letter  (from Pastor, Elder or Clerk of Session)

                                5.  Transcript or Report Card

                                6.  College or Technical School Acceptance Letter

1st Place

 University Hgts. Pres. Church

         SCHOLARSHIP DONATION

                    FUNDRAISER

           ZELLE. $$$ TO...........6465331022

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                  .    PLEASE SUPPORT !!!

$ 75

$ 75

Schedule:       January........ Popcorn Fundraiser / Committee Plans Scholarship Topics

                              February......Information sent to ALL Bronx Presbyterian Churches

                              April.............Essay Deadline...APRIL 15th, 2025.....Entries judged by committee

                                                   Mail to: Linda Simms-Chin c/o BPC  3319 Wilson Ave. Bx, NY 10469

                                                   OR      Email to: linsimchin05@gmail.com

                              May.............Bi-Annual Scholarship Luncheon....... Ft. Schuyler Pres Church.....

.                                                    MAY  2026....

                              June.............Scholarships recognition at Our Annual Worship Service , June 8th,  2025

Jessica  Khan

Jada Aryee

Bronx Pres. Churches Scholarship Competition

                                2025 Scholarship Topics...................................Due April 15, 2025

Topic # 1:

Psalm 27:1  "The Lord id my light and my salvation,whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid ?"

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Question:      Psalmist David didn't always do the right thing: but he knew where to go when trouble came. Can you say the same? Give examples.

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Topic # 2 :

Thessalonians 4:11-12  "And to make it your ambition to lead a quite life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we  .                                       told you." " so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and sothat you will not be dependent on anybody."

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Question:  What does it mean to have a "Quite Life"?  Is it possible in 2025, as a student,family member and churchgoer to. live a "Quite Life"?

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Topic # 3 :

1st John 5: 21    "Little children, keep yourselves from idols "

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Question:           The Bible warns us to keep away from ido;s. Is "Social Media" ( tick tok,etc.) In this season of Lent, howare you responding to      .  . .                            Paul's warning and why ? 

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TOPIC  # 4:

Matthew 12:36.  " I tell you, on the day of judgement people will give account for every careless word they speak."

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Question:               When have you or someone you know used careless words and what were the consequences of that action (gossep. hate) ? 

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Tremont Pres. Church

      1st PLACE...2023

 Tremont Pres. Church

TREMONT Pres. Church

TREMONT Pres. Church

TREMONT Pres. Church

2nd  Place

3rd  Place

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    PLEASE,

    Support 

our Scholarship

fund !

Popcorn Fundraiser

Scholarship Luncheon

Donations

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Delores Brew

Yehowade Anyetei

  Gift Acheampong