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E-News From
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On Sunday, September 19, the congregation voted to call George Tatro as Pastor of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. In presenting their nomination, the Pastor Nominating Committee shared that one of the reasons they believed he was the person God was calling to MDPC was his description of the church he wanted to serve:
"I want to serve a church that is committed to rejuvenation through the experience of God's love in worship and fellowship. A church that is then prepared to take this renewed focus and enthusiasm out into the community, to bear witness to the transformative and life giving power of God's love in our lives, and to invite others to join in our journey of faith."
At the end of the congregational meeting the Pastor Nominating Committee (Lou Reaves, Marva Bryan, Susan Garrett, Sarah Martin-Elam, Charles Trammell, and Ray Pinkerton) was dismissed with gratitude for their dedicated service.
As he wrote to the congregation last month, Barry Davies will end all of his pastoral responsibilities when George arrived. However, you will be delighted to know that George Tatro has invited him to continue as organist through the end of 2010.
George will begin his service on November 1st and his first Sunday in the pulpit will be November 7th. For the past year you have been praying for the person God would call to MDPC. Now you have a name for that person, so please continue to pray for George as you prepare to welcome him to MDPC.
Mary Jane Cornell, Interim Pastor
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 Women of The Congregation
All women are invited to a Presbyterian Women Circle, even if you're not an MDPC member.
Circle 1: is a fellowship circle, which meets at 6:30 pm, on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 23 at 6:30 pm - Grace's Residence
Carol Grace will have a salad dinner for the circle.
RSVP Carol at 404-294-1368, or e-mail Tgrace222@aol.com
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 MDPCCP Spaghetti Supper
Please join us for the Annual Spaghetti Supper to be held Friday, September 24 from 6 pm - 8 pm.
It will be an evening of food, fellowship, and fun!!
Call Tonie Sanders 404-296-1783 for reservations.
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Second Annual Multi-Church Lunch
Y'all surely remember the wonderful time we had last year when all the groups that use Memorial Drive got together to share each other's food and cultures  well we're going to do it again !!!!
When? ........ from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
on Sunday, September 26 Where? ........ the Jim Guess Building otherwise known as the Activities Building at our church What you need to know .... bring a covered dish for the main course (could be a cold one or sandwiches) or the dessert Questions? ........ phone Pastor Barry at 404 292-8212 or email him at laobarry@bellsouth.net |
PDA Documentary Film
Screening and Panel Discussion
Friends,
I would like to share a special announcement with you:
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ATLANTA
& PLEASANT HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DULUTH
INVITE YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE FREE SCREENING OF
Coming Home: Katrina Five Years Later
(A Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Documentary)
Directed and produced by David Barnhart, PDA staff person and Decatur resident, this documentary tells a powerful story about committed Gulf Coast residents and faithful Presbyterian volunteers, the hardships of the overwhelming work they have undertaken together, and the joys of the relationships they form in the midst of shared struggle.
Join us on Friday evening, 7 pm, October 1st, at First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta (1328 Peachtree Street, NE) for a special Presbytery-wide screening of the film (selected for national broadcast by NBC affiliates) and stay to participate in a powerful panel discussion with the filmmaker, PDA staff representatives, local and national volunteers, and a special guest-Mr. Wesley Hall, one of the homeowners featured in the documentary. We hope to see you there.
Faithfully, Tom Evans Executive Presbyter
Contact:
Communications Office
404-898-0711
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta
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 Bread for World Communion Sunday
On Sunday, October 3, we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper with Christians in every land. You are invited to bring a loaf of bread from your native country and, during the offering, bring it to the communion table. Any loaves not used for communion will be wrapped and given to visitors to take home. (Because some people may be allergic please do not bring bread containing nuts.)
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Upcoming Events
Senior Adult Ministry - Fall Outing 2010
Wednesday, October 6 - 8:30 am - 2:15 pm - Calvin Center Cost $15 per person Registration Deadline - September 28 Oktoberfest Saturday, October 2, 2010 - 5:00 pm - Rock of Ages
Please contact the ROA church office at 404-292-7888 to RSVP by Wednesday September 29th at noon. Primetime Octoberfest
Smoke Rise Baptist Church, 5901 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
October 5: 6:00 pm
Dinner and Entertainment for Seniors
$8.00
Call 770-469-5856 for Reservations.
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For all programs and events please click on the link below:
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Contact Info
Interim Pastor
Mary Jane Cornell
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Birthdays
September 23 - Tom Dorsey
September 25 - Elah Doak
September 27 - Bob Dinwiddie
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