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November 28, 2012

PASTOR'S CORNER

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

- Romans 12:9-13

Advent is a time of preparation for the coming King of Kings on Christmas Day! Paul's address to the church in Rome reminds us what is truly important about being a Christian. Our top priority this Advent is to live and act like Christians in preparation for Christmas Day.

The "War on Christmas" isn't coming from retailers who won't let their sales clerks say "Merry Christmas" or cities that are taking down nativity scenes. The "War on Christmas" is the war we wage when we fail to live as followers of Christ!

Let us put down the implements of war and live into our calling as Christians this Advent. Listen to Paul's exhortation! Love each other! Serve the Lord! Rejoice in hope! Contribute to the needs of the saints! Welcome the stranger!

In Anticipation,

George

Tuesday, December 4 at 10 am

Read: Acts 15 - 18

Write: The things that stood out for you in the readings.

Come: To the church library at 10 am on Tuesday to discuss.

READINGS

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, December 2, 2012, the First Sunday of Advent (Year C)

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

BOUNTIFUL BAGS

Partnership with MDPC, Shallowford Church and Indian Creek Elementary

Food Packing will be held on Thursday, November 29 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. Any amount that you donate is appreciated. 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.





SHALOM



Shalom Member in Need

A female member of Shalom - our New Church Development - would like to rent a room. Do you know of someone who is renting a room in the Clarkston/Stone Mountain area? If so, could you pass on this information to Rev. Gad Mpoyo at gadmpoyo@yahoo.com or 404.438.2362.

In Christian Welcome and Hospitality,

George

Elder Training on December 8th - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
North Decatur Presbyterian Church
In partnership with N. Decatur Presbyterian, Columbia Presbyterian, and Emory Presbyterian

December Bridge - Pot luck dinner

Wednesday the 12th 6:30 pm at the Grace's

December 23

December 24

6:00 pm

poinsettias

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.

Poinsettias Order Form

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.