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Weekly E-News March 13, 2013 |
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PASTOR'S CORNER
One of the new things that Brian and I have been doing is partnering to provide some mentoring for the young men of Team Edge. To be more intentional about this, Brian has carved out 15 minutes in the middle of practice for me to come and give them an inspirational talk. Meeting people where they are, instead of waiting for them to come to us, is a very clear message that Jesus sends to his disciples.
Jesus sends out 72 disciples in the 10th chapter of Luke, telling them: "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves."
They didn't know what would happen, but they went, and when they returned they reported with great joy all that had happened. Where do you see God at work in the life of the church? What brings you great joy as a member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church? God calls each one of us to share the love, joy, hope, and peace made possible in Jesus Christ. Prayerfully ask God, "Where is my harvest field?"
In anticipation of the Resurrection
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.
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 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.
Lenten Bible Study
Looking forward to seeing you there!
In Christ,
George
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READINGS
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, March 17, 2013, the Fifth 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 Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 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.
MDPCCP
The St. Jude Trike-a-Thon will take place Friday, March 15th in the MDPC parking lot @ 10:00 a.m. The children will bring bikes, trikes, scooters, etc. and will do laps to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The trike-a-thon is done in memory of a former student here at MDPCCP who died from childhood cancer. All riders must wear helmets!
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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.
Congregational Meeting
Corporate Meeting
Sunday, March 17
We will be electing members of the congregation to serve on the nominating committee.
The congregation will review and vote on changes on the terms of call of the pastor.
We need to approve the nomination of a new ruling elder to serve on the corporate board.
Spruce N Juice
March 23 at 9:00 am
We would like to get a strong Spring Cleaning accomplished that day, but we need your help. We have a number of projects inside, outside and around the Church that can use people power!
Financial Health Workshop
In partnership with Shalom International Ministries and Shallowford Presbyterian
April 13th and 14th from 12:30 -2:30*
Bob Smithers and Nancy Phillimore of Shallowford Presbyterian Church will be leading a workshop on financial health and equipping us to take the first steps back to financial health. If you find it difficult to make ends meet at the end of the month, are tired of paying the minimum payments on credit cards, or would like some guidance on creating a budget, then this workshop is for you!
If you are interested in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, an in-depth financial planning and budgeting series, contact Marva Bryan or George Tatro, and let's make it happen.
* A light meal will be shared from 12:00 - 12:30 before each session.
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
Prayers for the family of Lillian Elizabeth Eisner Pinkerton, mother of Liz Bunting and Ray Pinkerton, grandmother of Melanie Mackie, who died early Tuesday morning at the age of 100. Please keep Ray, Liz, Melanie, Kay, and the rest of the Pinkerton family in prayer.
The funeral will be held on Sat the 16th of March at 3:00 pm with visitation at 2:00 pm at Macon Memorial Funeral Home with interment at the cemetery behind the funeral home. The address is 3969 Mercer University Dr. , Macon (on old Columbus Rd just east of Log Cabin Dr.) Pastor Don Hendrix is officiating.
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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 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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