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Oktoberfest
Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
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September 27, 2010
Thought For The Week
 
This Sunday, October 3, is World Communion Sunday, when we will join Christians from every nation around the Lord's Table.  You are invited to bring a loaf of bread from your native country and bring it to the Table at the time the offering is received. 
 
The sermon will be based on the Gospel Lectionary text, Luke 17:5-10, the Parable of the Mustard Seed.  The Epistle reading is Second Timothy 1:1-14.  I hope you will read these passages during the week in preparation for worship. 
 
Also, don't forget to bring your special gift for the Peacemaking offering.  See you Sunday!
 
Mary Jane Cornell 
 
PDA Documentary Film
Screening and Panel Discussion

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, October 1st, 7 pm 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.  
                                                                                    Faithfully,
Tom Evans                                                                               Executive Presbyter 
 
Contact:
Communications Office
404-898-0711 
Oktoberfest
Auf Geht's Zur Wies,n!
"Let's go to the Oktoberfest!"

When:  Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time:   5:00 pm
Where: Rock of Ages
Cost:   Free will offering
       
Bring:   Dish or dessert that is GERMAN and that will compliment the bratwurst.  Following are some suggestions:  German Hot Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut & Pork, Kraut Salad, Three Bean Salad, Strudel, Blitz Torte, German Chocolate Cake, or your own favorite recipe.

Dress:    Casual
Fun:      Schnitzelbank song, music, group singing and great eating.
 
Please contact the ROA church office
at 404-292-7888 to RSVP by Wednesday September 29th at noon.
 
Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
Peacemaking Offering
 
2010 is the thirtieth anniversary of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and the Peacemaking Offering, following the adoption by the General Assembly of Peacemaking: The Believers' Calling, which called for a new emphasis on peacemaking across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This year as your church plans to receive this Offering, remember the peacemakers of years past - in your congregation, presbytery, synod and the denomination as a whole. Make this year a time to renew your commitment to peacemaking as part of your calling as a follower of Christ, who not only taught us the ways of peace but is our peace.  We will receive the Offering on World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday in October, which is October 3.
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries
 
 

 
 
September 27
Bob Dinwiddie
 
September 28
Steve Ewald
 
September 29
Shirleye King
 
September 30
Arden and Mei Brey
 
October 2 
Louise Bedrossian and Bob Thompson
 
October 4 
Mary Jane and Gary Cornell
 
Upcoming Events
 
MDPC Bridge Club
Friday, October 1 at 7 pm
Lou Reaves Residence
 
Presbytery Meeting
Saturday, October 2 at 9:30 am
Agnes Scott
 
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.
 
PW Coordinating Team Meeting
Tuesday, October 5 at 9:30 am - MDPC Library
 
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
 
For all programs and events please click on the link below:
 
 
DeKalb County Hosts First Household Hazardous Waste Event
 
DECATUR - Keep DeKalb Beautiful (KDB) is constantly striving to promote good environmental stewardship by providing a variety of events to better suit the needs of DeKalb County and its citizens.  For that reason, KDB will host its first Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to noon at the DeKalb County Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Dr. in Decatur. 
For more information please click on the link below:
 
 
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church
5140 Memorial Drive
Stone Mountain, GA  30083
404-292-8212
 
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8 am - 1 pm
 
 

 
 
Worship Schedule
 
  9:15 am Sunday School
10:15 am Gathering Music
10:30 am Worship Service
                             
 
Contact Information:
 
Interim Pastor
Mary Jane Cornell
mdpcpastor@bellsouth.net 
 
  
Director of Senior Adult Ministries/Music Director
Barry Davies
  

Sanctuary Choir Director
Dawn-Marie James
 
 
Business Director
Dil Premji
 

Custodian
Augustine Kamara