E-News From Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

Mary Jane's Thought For The Week.

This Sunday, May 23, is the Day of Pentecost, when the Church celebrates God's gift of the Holy Spirit. The story of the Church's first Day of Pentecost is in Acts 2. In that passage we read that God declares: I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. What are your dreams for Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church? How do you think God can use you in sharing the Good News with others?

Guest Preacher - Sunday, May 23

Next Sunday, May 23, Pastor Mary Jane Cornell will be attending her son's college graduation. Our guest preacher will be Joshua Ralston, a graduate student in Theology at Emory University, who is one of the leaders of the Shalom Immigrant Fellowship.

Challengers Class:

Gospel of John

Bob Dinwiddie - moderator

Summer Salad/Sandwich Study

Beginning Wednesday, May 26, 6:30-8:15 PM, Pastor Mary Jane Cornell will lead a 10-week study based on Reggie McNeal's book and video, The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church.

Memorial Drive Presbyterian is not alone in facing the challenge of declining church membership. While there is an increasing interest in spiritual issues in our country, there is a decline in participation in organized churches. How do we meet this challenge? That will be the question that we will explore during this summer study.

We will begin at 6:30 PM with a potluck "sandwich and salad" supper. (Everyone will be asked to bring a salad or some sandwiches to share.) During supper we will watch a video presenting the tough questions that churches face in our changing culture. This will be followed by a time of discussion about how MDPC can address these questions.

Memorial Service

ESTHERE BLAKESLEE'S memorial service will be held on Monday, May 24 at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church at 10:30 am.

Charities for any memorial gifts are:

The Track League

2627 Elmridge Drvie NW

Grand Rapids, Mi 49502-4056

MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship)