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November 14, 2012 |
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PASTOR'S CORNER
Apparently another "End of the World" date is upon us and it will be December 21, 2012. Unlike the "End of the World" date that passed last year, this one is based on the sound science of the Mayan Calendar. Knowing when things will be at an end is nothing new. In this weeks Gospel reading from Mark, Peter, James, John, and Andrew want to know too, so they asked Jesus, "Tell us when will this be?" Jesus gives a long list of things that will come to pass but in the end he tells them that nobody can know the hour when the end will come.
2 Peter beginning at 3:8 says, "Dear friends, don't let this one thing escape you: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance."
The "End of the World" question is not nearly as important as God's desire for us all to come into repentance and to accept God's reign in our lives. But it isn't just about us! God's plan for restoration is for all of humanity! God doesn't want any of us to be lost! Perhaps the real question we should be asking is "Who is in need of the good news of the Gospel and how can I share it with them?"
In Anticipation,
Thank you all for celebrating my second year of ministry here at MDPC so wonderfully! Special thanks to everyone who helped plan and execute the celebration! I have heard that I am getting much better as a preacher and I have told you that I think you all are getting much better at listening, isn't it wonderful how God is at work in our lives! I know that the years to come will continue to bless us as we grow together in faith and commitment to God's call on our lives.
Tuesday, November 20 at 10 am
Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 27 at 10 am
Read: Acts 10-14
Write: The things that stood out for you in the readings.
Come: To the church library at 10 am on Tuesday to discuss.
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READINGS
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, Nove mber 18, 2012, the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
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MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
BOUNTIFUL BAGS
Partnership with MDPC, Shallowford Church and Indian Creek Elementary
Food Packing will be held on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 pm in the Jim Guess Building. Please call Dil at the church office 404-292-8212 to volunteer or sign up by clicking on the link below.
Bountiful Bags - Sign Up
HOLIDAY BOXES
This is a long standing and vital mission for the church and the community and everybody is encouraged to get involved.
Each box costs $35.00. Checks can be made payable to MDPC and notated Holiday Boxes.
We will be packing and delivering the Holiday Food Boxes on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 8:30 am in the Jim Guess Activities Building. Please sign up to volunteer.
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Presbytery Meeting
Thursday, November 15 9:00 am at Roswell Presbyterian Church
MDPCCP Thanksgiving Service
On November 16th the MDPCCP school family will attend a Thanksgiving service in the Sanctuary at 11:00am. Mr. Jones, the music teacher, and the children will offer thanks in songs and poems. Following the service, the families are invited to a Thanksgiving luncheon. Church members are encouraged to come share this day with the children. Please call the school office 404-296-1783 for reservations.
Thanksgiving Fellowship with ROA and St. Timothy's
Who: YOU
What: Pot-luck, fellowship, and sing-a-long with the community
When: This Saturday, November 17th at 5pm
Where: Rock of Ages Fellowship Hall
Why: Because God is doing a new thing in our community and it is going to be awesome!
Last month the pastors of the three churches involved got together and started planning this years Ecumenical Service. We all recognized the need to try something new and innovative in response to God's call on our lives and in the lives of our congregations.
Call the office and let us know what you will be bringing to share (make enough for 10 at least) 404.292.8212. Rock of Ages will be providing chicken for everyone! Allan Wiltshire, worship leader at Eastminster Presbyterian, will be leading everyone in a sing-a-long.
There will be fellowship and sharing, feasting and prayers! Please support Memorial Drive by making your commitment to be at this event!
Men's Breakfast
Wednesday, November 21 at 8:30 am
Original Pancake House
Hanging of the Greens
November 24 at 9:00am - Join us to decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. It usually only takes about 1-1/2 hours to complete the task.
Donuts and juice will be available.
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Birthdays
November 16 - Melanie Mackie
November 21 - Sue Cameron
November 21 - Dil's 17th year at MDPC
November 22 - Michael Straw
November 23 - Sara Osborn
November 26 - Philip Ngatcha
November 30 - Ben Bioust
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SESSION MEMBERS
Tom Grace, Norma Lyons, Bev Monroe and June Pleasant.
Class of 2014
Don Brim and Maria Storts.
Class of 2015
Marva Bryan, Leslie Carlson Rivera and Tanya Ferguson.
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POINSETTIAS Ordering Deadline: December 11 Cost : $12.00
Checks should be made out to MDPC and notated for Poinsettias. You may use the link below to submit your order. |
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AN ARTFUL EXPERIENCE OF ADVENT
Come and explore a fresh perspective for yourself during this Advent season using art materials in an intuitive way. Soul Journers Studio is offering a four week group workshop to explore the four themes of advent. This will begin November 25 and go through December 16. The actual time will be determined by the group. The workshop will meet at the Soul Journers' Studio in the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. Paint, clay, collage, and journaling will be used to discover what Peace, Hope, Love, Joy will mean to each of us this season. We will be loosely using the book, Christmas Gifts That Don't Break by James W. Moore and Praying in Color by Sybil MacBeth. It is not necessary to purchase these books to participate, nor do you need prior art training. To have a space, please call Sandra Tate at 404 455 8530.
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Quick Links
5140 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083 404-292-8212
Sunday
Worship Schedule
9:15 am Sunday School
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