Bronx   Presbyterian   Churches

COMMITTEE

Linda Simms-Chin, Chairman..UHPC

Sharon E. Bandyopadhya...Beck

Dorrette Winslow....Laconia

Gloria Vidal....Fourth

Patricia Gourdine...Riverdale

FUNDRAISING

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

March......Donation Letters

ALL Year.......DONATIONS

Luncheon........May , 2028

  ~ 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

                                                       **         

  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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         DONATIONS  accepted  anytime !!!

                     Zelle...6465331022

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COMMITTEE MEETING

Sat., TBA

10 am -  Diner

or Via Zoom 

FUNDRAISING

Jan........Popcorn Sale

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

Sept - June.......DONATIONS

Zelle = 6465331022

" SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON"

             ( May   2028 )                      

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

                  .               PLEASE SUPPORT !!!

$ 75

$ 75

Bronx Pres. Churches Scholarship Competition

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 anytime!!

Zelle....6465331022

     Joel Aryee

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

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

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

                              April.............Essay Deadline...APRIL , 2027....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 , 2028....

                              June...............Scholarships recognition at Our Annual Worship Service , June 14th,  2026

  EASTCHESTER Pres. Church

 Kameron Whyte

2nd  Place

   Isaiah Gayle

  Eastchester  P.C.

  Eastchester  P.C.

University Hgts  P.C.

   Kellen  Craffey

Honorable 

Mentions

                                       2026  Scholarship Topics...................................Due April  , 2026

Topic # 1:  Mark 13:7

“When you hear of wars or rumors of wars, do not be alarmed

       Such things must happen, but the end still to come.”
        Question # 1 - Do you think that the US should have joined Israel in the war against Iran?

Topic # 2:  1 Timothy 4:12  (ESV) 

" Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in

speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. "   
Question # 2 - Tell us about a situation at school or church where you led by example in

any of the Godly qualities in this Scripture.

Topic #3:  Micah 6:8 

 " He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?

To act  justly, and to love mercy and walk humbly with your God."

              Question # 3 -   What is Justice? How can I  act justly in my daily life? 
                                   Give examples of  community involvement, church involvement and /or family life.

                                  What is  MERCY? How do we treat people with love in the harsh world as it is right now?
                                  what does mercy mean to you?  Give  an  example.