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Weekly E-News

September 6, 2011

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, September 11, 2011, the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

"The God of the Bible is a God who makes covenant. The object of that solidarity is characteristically the weak, poor, and marginal, who without such a partner have no voice or visibility in history as it is ordered by empire. Thus, it is in the very character of God to be engaged for and available to those without social power of social possibility." W.Brueggemann

What makes church different from the Rotary Club or Kiwanis is our covenant with God. God sums it up best, "I will be your God, you will be my people." All of our good works, acts of kindness and giving, must be done with the covenant in mind, we must act as God's people and thank and praise God for the resources to reach out to those in need. All that we have is a gift from our God, all that we do is because of God's love.

Peace of Christ Always,

George

DISCOVERY

held at

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

September 24^th 9 am - 3 pm

September 25^th 1 pm - 4 pm

Speakers:

Rev. Robby Carroll

Shallowford Presbyterian Church

Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling

Rev. Jihyun Oh

MDPC Parish Associate

Grady Memorial Chaplain

All are invited! Lunch will be provided.

Cornbread Cookout on Sunday!

Please call the church office at 404-292-8212

to make reservations or complete the reservation form online by clicking FORM

SERVICE OF HEALING AND WHOLENESS

healing

Each Wednesday at 11:00 am we will:

pray for those on the prayer list, read and meditate on Scripture, and pray for the church and each other.

Everybody is welcome!

HOLIDAY BOXES

Holiday Boxes

We are gearing up for the Holiday Boxes. This is a long standing and vital mission for the church and the community and everybody is encouraged to get involved.

Set aside $5 a week for the next 7 weeks (less than the cost of a #1 value meal and better for you).
Make a one-time contribution of $20, $35, or more to the Holiday Box Fund.
Set aside December 3^rd at 8:00am as a time that you are going to set aside and give to God in faithful service to the needy in our community, working side by side with fellow members of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.

Save the Date

Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 9:15-10:15

All-Age Education Kick-Off

Come join others interested in Christian Education at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church to learn more about education for all ages and enjoy some refreshments.

Learn about and experience the children's curriculum: One Room Sunday School.

Learn about and experience the upcoming youth curriculum, including Confirmation in the spring, and meet other youth parents.

Learn about the fall adult Bible study series, "Theology Matters," and give input on future Bible study themes.

Meet in the Breezeway for refreshments and information. We will split up into different age groups from there and head to different spaces.