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Weekly E-News May 9, 2013 |
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PASTOR'S CORNER
This summer we will be partnering with International Rescue Committee - a refugee resettlement organization - as a part of their Youth Futures Summer Program. They are looking for volunteers to help chaperon field trips to World of Coca-cola, Fernbank, the High Museum, the Aquarium, etc. This is a great way to meet people in our community, get a free trip to area attractions, and show what Christian hospitality is all about.
That said, the IRC is very conscientious about screening all potential volunteers before they come into contact with clients (especially youth). Part of that process is that all potential volunteers must attend an orientation session and go through a background check process.
The orientation session is on May 18th. Contact Jessica Seales as soon as possible to begin the process. Her email address is Jessica.Seales@rescue.org or 678/636-8928.
I met with Justin and JD of IRC today to tour the campus and talk about the program. I found out that JD is a member of N. Decatur Presbyterian and he will be with us on June 8th as we welcome several congregations for our "To Clarkston with Love" service day. God is at work laying the foundations for valuable mission and ministry. Let us respond faithfully as a congregation to God's call.
In Christ
George
IRC Orientation Details
Saturday, May 18th from 11 am - 1 pm. Orientations are held at 2305 Parklake Dr., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30345. There's no sign-up required, you can simply show up to the orientation.
You can see our available volunteer opportunities online at http://www.rescue.org/Atlanta.
To protect our clients, we require background checks for all our volunteers. We ask for a $20 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 90% of our funding goes directly to our clients, and your help to cover this cost allows us to continue providing the best service possible. You can submit the background check fee at the orientation, through the mail, or bring it in person to our office.
Please contact Pastor George Tatro at 404.292.8212 if you would like to receive a $20 scholarship for the background check.
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READINGS
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, May 12, 2013, the Seventh Sunday of Easter (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, May 9 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.
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Please see the link to the calendar:
MDPC Calendar
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 12
An anonymous benefactor has offered to match each church's Mother's Day Offering for those churches where a church member or group of members steps forward to match the amount raised from the offering in their church. Please make your checks out to Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and notate it "Mothers Day Offering - Presbyterian Homes" and put the check in the offering plate. Thank you.
Presbyterian Women
Tuesday, May 14 at 10:00 am - MDPC
International Rescue Committee
OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
6:30 -- 8:30 pm
Free and open to the public
2305 Parklake Drive, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30345
Men's Breakfast
Wednesday, May 15
8:30 am at the Original Pancake House
Bible Presentation
Our sister church, Eastminster Presbyterian, will be hosting Michael Morgan - curator of one of the largest private collections of Bibles in the United States of America. He will be focusing on the unique and often amusing independent and private translations of the Bible between 1611 and the present day.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the history of the Bible and to share and grow our bonds with Eastminster. So bring your favorite brunch item to share and join us as Michael shares his collection of rare and limited edition Bibles throughout the ages.
Where: 5801 Hugh Howell Rd Stone Mountain, GA 30087
When: May 16th at 10:30am
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS - jelly, soup, spaghetti sauce, hot and cold cereal.
Please bring your donations to the church office or the narthex.
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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.
Members of the 2013 Nominating Committee are :
Leslie Carlson, Bokassa Bukalo, Tom Grace, PW Rep. Betty McRae and Hector Rivera.
Please keep them in your prayers as they seek four nominees for the session class of 2016
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Birthdays
May 12
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Jerry Colley
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Tonie Sanders
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Carla Holt |
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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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