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Weekly E-News

September 20, 2011

lectionary

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, September 25, 2011, the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

Each week I share the lectionary so that everybody can get familiar with the sermon and the readings. I believe that sticking to the lectionary is a good discipline. It walks us through the texts every three years and gives a continuity to the sermons.

This week I am breaking this discipline to preach from Genesis. I know you might think that I am pulling your leg, but the only person pulling someone's leg this week is going to be Jacob who came into the world holding Esau's leg.

esau

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

Lunch will be provided - Donations welcome

Speakers:

Rev. Robby Carroll

Shallowford Presbyterian Church

Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling

Rev. Jihyun Oh

MDPC Parish Associate

Grady Memorial Chaplain

Exploring and affirming our past and present strengths as we faithfully respond to God's calling into the future.

Asset Mapping is the authentic involvement of people, over time, in their community as co-creators, and co-learners.

Ap-pre'ciative, adv., 1. valuing; the act of recognizing the best in people or the world around us; affirming past and present strengths, successes, and potentials.

In-quiry' v., 1. the act of exploration and discovery.

Cornbread Cookout on Sunday Only!

Bring a batch of your heavenly cornbread to share and see if your recipe will reign supreme.

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!

IMMIGRATION FORUM

On September 22 at 7:00 pm (sharp), Trinity Presbyterian Church of Atlanta will host an important and resourceful immigration forum for the community and churches.

Please click on the link to see the FLYER

MEN'S BREAKFAST

Join us on Wednesday, September 21 at 8:30 am at the Original Pancake House.

Spaghetti

ANNUAL SPAGHETTI SUPPER

The MDPCCP annual welcome back spaghetti supper will take place on Friday, September 30th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Dinner is served from 6 to 7 and then a hands on literacy activity will take place involving the children and the adults.

Please call the school office 404-296-1783 to make your reservation. Monetary donations are welcome but there is no charge for the evening. Please come out and meet the young families that are a part of our church community.

CHALLENGE

Saint Timothy School has issued the challenge! On September 23rd, Chick Fil-A is hosting spirit night for MDPCCP and Saint Timothy School. The Principal and students of Saint Timothy have challenged the MDPCCP family. Which school will have the most people in attendance?