PASTOR'S  CORNER

READINGS

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, December 23, 2012, the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year C)

• First Reading Micah 5:2-5a
• Canticle Luke 1:46b-55
• Psalm Psalm 80:1-7
• Second Reading Hebrews 10:5-10
• Gospel Luke 1:39-45 (46-55)

THE ADVENT WREATH

Fourth Sunday- The Candle of Joy reminds us of the joyful news that God is with us and encourages us to have joy in working with God to restore all creation.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

  

BOUNTIFUL BAGS

 

Partnership with MDPC, Shallowford Church and Indian Creek Elementary

 

Food Packing will be held on Thursday, December 20 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

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The children were able to get Christmas gifts this year. 

 

 

AMIS

 

AMIS is in need of host families for Christmas International House the weeks of Dec. 18-26 and Dec. 26-Jan. 2. For information go to www.christmasih.org or call the AMIS office at 404-846-4395.

 

MDPC will host Christmas International House students for lunch on Saturday, December 22 at 11:30 am.  We need volunteers to supply soup, sandwiches or cookies.  All are welcome to attend.  Please call the church office 404-292-8212 or Doris Hoenig 770-469-5984 if you can provide food or wish to attend.  It's fun.

  

  

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL

  

Please click on the link below

http://mdpcga.blogspot.com/

  

  

 

 Birthdays

and

Anniversaries 

  December 20       Ruth and Monte Shannon's

                                    Wedding Anniversary 

  December 21       Carol Grace

  December 21       Beth Roberts and Ed Wolpert's

                                     Wedding Anniversary

  December 23       Ruth Shannon

  December 24       Joan Everett

  December 24       Dil and Karim Premji's

                                     24th Wedding Anniversary

  December 29       Marva Bryan

  December 29       Eric Tanefo

  December 31       Louise Atetom Ware Akoni

 

5140 Memorial Drive

Stone Mountain,

GA  30083

404-292-8212