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 Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, December 19, 2010, the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A) - First Reading Isaiah 7:10-16
- Psalm Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
- Second Reading Romans 1:1-7
- Gospel Matthew 1:18-25
Blessed night, when first that plain Echoed with the joyful strain, "Peace has come to earth again!" Blessed hills, that heard the song of the glorious angel-throng, Swelling all your slopes along. Happy shepherds, on whose ear Fell the tidings glad and dear, "God to man is drawing near." Happy, happy, Bethlehem, Judah's least but brightest gem, Where the rod from Jesse's stem, Scion of a princely race, Sprung in Heaven's own perfect grace, Yet in feeble lowliness. This, the woman's promised seed, Abram's mighty Son indeed; Succourer of earth's great need. This the victor in our war, This the glory see afar, This the light of Jacob's star! Happy Judah, rise and own Him the heir of David's throne David's Lord, and David's Son. Let the dayspring from on high. That arose in Judah's sky. Cover earth eternally. Babe of Bethlehem, to Thee, Infant of eternity, Everlasting glory be! - Horatius Bonar
God to man is drawing! Thanks be to God! |
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PW Circle II and III
We will meet on Tuesday, December 14 at The Commons in Stone Mountain, for lunch at 12 noon. Meet at the church at 11:30 am if you need a ride. Call Ruth Shannon or Joan Pope for reservations.
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MDPCCP Holiday Program
On Wednesday, December 15th at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary, the children of MDPCCP along with the music teacher will present our annual Christmas program. The program will include presentations on the winter holidays Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. The Kindergarten and First grade classes will present the play Deck the Halls and Trim A Tree. Come join us as we celebrate the season of Jesus Birth with songs and recitations.
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Bicycle Ministry Program
Global Frontier Missions
Where: Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church (Parking Lot)
What: Blessing families in need - with bikes for Christmas
When: 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, December 18
Recycled bicycle ministry supplying approximately 50 - 80 bikes that are designated to specific families living in the Clarkston area.
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Youth Practice
Youth practice for Sunday, December 19th performance will be:
Sunday at 9:15 am
Special practice - Friday, December 17th at 6 pm.
We would like all youth to participate!
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Barry's Reception
Please join us on Sunday, December 19 at 12 noon for a Retirement Luncheon for Barry Davies which will be held in the Jim Guess Activities Building. Please call Dil at 404-292-8212 to make reservations. |
Winter Clothing Drive
 This December we are starting our annual clothing drive. It will run from December to sometime in February. We are asking for warm children's clothes, men, women and children's jackets, gloves, boots, and scarves. You may leave your donations at the church office, sanctuary, and also the school office. Just put them in the box marked Stone Mountain Clothing Drive. I will pick them up and deliver them to the Stone Mountain Co-op. Thank you for your donations. Contact: JoAnne Frith---770-413-5955 |
The Annual Alliance Theater
A CHRISTMAS CAROL - USHERS  On behalf of Mrs. Sara Osborn, the youth and a few adults drivers have been invited to participate on Wednesday December 22nd, 2010. The performance is at 7 pm. We need to leave the church parking lot at around 4:30 pm in order to arrive at the theater, park, and be on duty for the 7 pm show. We should return to the church around 10:00 pm. The usher uniform is black and white. A white dress shirt, blouse, or sweater paired with black dress pants, or skirts. In closing Mrs. Sara placed Sandra Straw in charge and so far she has about 9 RSVPs on facebook. The first 12 to RSVP will be secured ushers. Questions or Concerns? Sandra or Phillip Straw 678-292-6502
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Christmas Candlelight Service
Friday, December 24
6:00 pm
MDPC Sanctuary |
Donate Your Old Shoes
 Community Girl Scouts Collecting Shoes for the children of GhanaSaturday, December 18 @ 10 am - 12 pm
at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church ~ Stone Mountain, GA
Please drop off adult and children shoes
clean and gently used shoes accepted (shoes laces also needed)
NO high heels or boots needed
Soles for Souls - http://tinyurl.c...om/SolesforSouls
We are also collecting NEW unused toiletries
Thank you
Community Girl Scouts
"empowering girls will change our world" |
We would like to thank all the volunteers who helped with the packing and delivering of the Holiday Boxes. Thanks also goes to:
Clif Trussell for making the calls to the food box recipients ahead of time to alert them of the time of delivery; Boy Scout Troops and allthe contributors who donated money toward the food box ministry.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
December 14 - Maresa Tate
December 20 - Dawn-Marie
December 20 - Monte and Ruth Shannon's Wedding Anniversary |
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