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| Weekly E-News | March 5, 2013 |
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PASTOR'S CORNER
But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found. Luke 15:32
What if we started thinking about living resurrected lives right now? What if we stopped focusing on the mortal coil - the troubles of daily life and the strife and suffering of the world - and started doing things that give us life, joy, and energy?
The resurrection that Jesus promises is available to us right now, right here, if we can just let go of the things that are not life giving and rush to the warm embrace of God's outstreched arms.
In anticipation of Easter
George
Lenten Journey with Jesus in the Desert
When: First three Wednesday evenings in March at 6:30 pm in the Donnell Building.
What: A shared meal and conversation about the the temptations in the desert.
Soup and drinks will be provided. You are welcome to bring a salad or a dessert.
Wednesday evenings in March, at 6:30 pm, we will be exploring the temptations that Jesus faced in the wilderness and how they relate to our own spiritual journey. What temptations do we face individually? What temptations do we face as a church? How can Christ's responses guide our journey of faith?
March 6th - Matthew 4:1-4
The temptation to satisfy our needs.
March 13th - Matthew 4:5-7
The temptation to play it safe.
March 20th - Matthew 4:8-10
The temptation of power and prestige.
On March 20 we are honored to have Prof. Stan Saunders, author of Preaching Matthew and Word on the Street, as our guest facilitator.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
In Christ,
George
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READINGS
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, March 10, 2013, the Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year C)
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MISSION OPPORTUNITY
BOUNTIFUL BAGS
Partnership with MDPC, Shallowford Church and Indian Creek Elementary
Food Packing will be held on Wednesday, March 6 at 4:30 pm in the Jim Guess Building. Please call Dil at the church office 404-292-8212 to volunteer.
TEAM EDGE
Team Edge Inc. is committed to help every child reach his or her potential by fostering academic growth, personal growth, and tolerance. We are excited to have a study hall/computer lab available to our basketball/cheerleader teams during our season. Study Hall/computer lab is open on:
Tuesday's and Thursday's 7-8pm, at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.
If you would like to be a volunteer please contact Diane Edge, 678.478.8538.
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Hunger Walk This Sunday
Our church will be participating in the Hunger Walk to be held this Sunday, March 10th at 2:00 pm near Turner Field in downtown Atlanta. The Hunger Walk is a 5K event held each year to raise money for the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB).
The Presbyterian Women Annual Gathering will be held Sunday, March 17, 2013 at MDPC with worship services beginning at 2:00 p.m. followed by the Annual Business Meeting. Jihyun will be participating in the worship services. We are asking all women to come and bring their daughters and/or granddaughters.
Palm Sunday Service
Communion
Sunday, March 24, 2013
10:30 am
Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday Worship Experience
Please invite your friends and neighbors to join us for Maundy Thursday Worship Experience.
At 6:30pm, March 28, we will gather to share a meal and re-embody the Last Supper that Jesus shared with those whom he loved. Mediterranean Grill will cater the dinner with plenty of chicken, salad, rice, pita, dates, nuts, and gyro meat for everyone to enjoy.
After the meal we will head into the sanctuary for scripture reading and a stripping of the sanctuary. It is a powerful service where the symbols of our faith are stripped from the sanctuary and the Passion of Christ is read from scripture. It is a powerful worship experience!
Good Friday
Our pastoral interns - D'Jaris and Hackwin - will lead a service of reflection and prayer beginning at 6:30pm. The liminal space and time of Good Friday is a deeply spiritual and moving reflection on the events of Maundy Thursday as we await resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Festival Service of Easter
Sunday, March 31, 2013
10:30 am
Sanctuary
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PRAYERS
Alma Abernathy is at:
Golden Living Center - Kennestone
Room No. 217 A
613 Roselane Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Please keep her in your prayers as she recovers.
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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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Birthdays and
Wedding Anniversary
March 8 Jane Mulaik
March 9 Launa Thompson
March 11 Gladys Nancarrow
March 13 Fran Line
March 18 Ray and Kay Pinkerton's Wedding Anniversary
March 20 Salem Akoni
March 21 Mimi Bukalo
March 21 Paul Kawan
March 21 Peter Kawan
March 23 Earl Doak
March 23 Thelma Waters
March 27 Neal Pope
March 27 Khiya Angela Jackson
March 31 Jean Abney
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EASTER LILIES OR AZALEAS
Cost $12.50
Make checks payable to MDPC and notated "Easter Lilies" or "Azaleas"
Ordering Deadline: March 22
Click on the link below to place the order.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDVEVnZtcy1xQkE3bHhxOXdNVHlac0E6MA
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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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