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Weekly E-News

November 28, 2011

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, December 4, 2011, the Second Sunday of Advent (Year B)

"Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch."

Mark 13:33-34

Advent is a time of watchfulness and preparation. Stay alert for opportunities to share the love of Christ with others!

Peace of Christ Always,

George

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We will be welcoming new members during worship on Christmas Eve. If you have questions about membership, or would like to join Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, please speak to Rev. George Tatro after worship this Sunday or call 404.292.8212 to make an appointment to meet with him.

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2012 Pledge Report 2012 Pledge Goal Chart

food pantry

HOLIDAY BOXES

We will be packing and delivering the Holiday Food Boxes on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 8:30 am in the Jim Guess Activities Building. Please sign up to volunteer.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

It is time once again to fill shoe-boxes with supplies for needy children! Bring the filled boxes to the church office no later than Sunday, December 4. For more information, please call Sue Cameron at 404-433-3350.

poinsettias

POINSETTIAS

Ordering Deadline: December 6

Cost : $15.00

Checks should be made out to MDPC and notated for Poinsettias. You may use the link below to submit your order.

Poinsettias Order Form

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HANDBOOK

The handbook for the December 1, 2011 Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is now available. To download the handbook simply click here. We need MDPC Elders to attend the meeting. Please call the church office 404-292-8212 to let us know if you will be able to attend.

2012 Chick Fil-A Calendars

2012 Chick fil a calendars are available here at the school. The cost is $6, the same as in the restaurant but the school gets to keep $2.

youth ministry

This Sunday, 12/4, all youth are welcome to stay after church to work on our Christmas play for Lessons & Carols. Lunch will be provided. After that, we will be going ice skating at Centennial Olympic Park. Cost is $9 for ice skating and shoe rental. Youth will need to be picked up at the church at 4:30 pm. All youth are welcome to participate. If you have any questions, or to RSVP, please contact Steven Bohn at steven@calvincenter.org.

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GOLDEN LIVING CENTER

Dear Friends:

The Christmas holiday celebrating the birth of our Lord is soon approaching, again. We at Golden Living Center - Decatur, will celebrate our annual Christmas party on Friday, December 23rd at 3:00 pm. We would like to invite each of you to join us in celebration.

It's a wonderful time of the year, putting up our tree, decorations, and reminiscing about the many Christmases we have celebrated in the past. We are very proud of our friendship with each of you and look forward to Rachael playing the piano during our party.

We appreciate the gifts you provide to make our residents smile. Their joy is what makes it so special.

Gift Suggestions:

Blankets Large sweaters

Bath and Body Washes Large sweat pants

Jewelry Clock

Lap Robes Radio

Kleenex Magazines

Toiletries for both men and women

Soft animal toys-dolls

Puzzles

Footies and slippers

Men's wallets

Combs and Brushes for both men and women

Ladies socks

Please wrap and mark the gift for a man or a woman, contents of the gift, and put it in a bag marked "Golden Living Center." Please leave the gift in the church office. Deadline December 21.

My prayer is for each of you to have a wonderful Christmas. May our Lord continue to bless each of you for all you do for others.

Call Rachel Tenpenny at 770-736-1733 for more information.

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