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Weekly E-News June 21, 2013 |
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PASTOR'S CORNER
Following Jesus will mean surrendering the power that masquerades as security in order to love the neighbor and welcome the stranger. It will mean avoiding the safe path in order to pursue the good. But in a culture of fear, we find such risks all the more difficult since our natural inclinations lead us to close in on ourselves when we face danger. How can we maintain the posture of the open hand toward a world that scares us?
Prof. Scott Bader-Saye, Seminary of the Southwest
I couldn't help but think of Alan Mackie, and our adventures at Mercy Church, when I read this quote. It is easy to welcome in the homeless, addict, and mentally ill when most of your congregation fits into one of these categories. But what about those of us who have it "all together".
I think the greatest challenge happens when we are forced to deal with other people's messiness; we soon realize that their messes and our messes are not all that different. We need Jesus as much as they do. But because we are able to keep our messes under control (for the most part), we sometimes deceive ourselves into believing that we don't need Jesus as much as they do. When that facade is stripped away, we face the real danger of having our world view turned upside down.
May God shatter the idol of "having it all together" so that we can come to Christ in humility and faith, trusting only in God's mercy and love. Only then will we see with Christ's eyes and love as Christ loved us.
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READINGS
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, June 23, 2013, the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
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MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
 This summer at MDPC, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, we are partnering with Friends of Refugees and from 12 noon - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday with the International Rescue Committee - a refugee resettlement organization - as a part of their Youth Futures Summer Program.
BOUNTIFUL BAGS
Partnership with MDPC, Shallowford Church and Indian Creek Elementary
Family Food Packing will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 4:00 pm in the Jim Guess Building. Our goal is to serve 40 families a week this summer. Please call Dil at the church office 404-292-8212 to volunteer.
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Please see the link to the calendar:
MDPC Calendar
June 23 - Installation and Ordination of New Elders
June 23 - Session and Committee Meetings
12:00-12:30 pm Lunch and Learn
12:30-01:00 pm Committee Meetings and Planning
01:00-02:00 pm Session Meeting
PW Birthday Offering
 The PW Birthday Offering will be collected on Sunday, June 23. This is an annual offering to celebrate the lives of Presbyterian Women.The 2013 Recipient, to receive a $500,000 grant is Westminster Neighborhood Ministries Child, Family and Adult Education Connection, in Indianapolis. The offering will help provide educational services to children and adults, and provide financial counseling to families.
Stone Mountain Food Pantry Needs:
Hot Instant Cereal, Canned Vegetables and Spaghetti Sauce.
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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.
Class of 2016
Bokassa Bukalo, Mildred Brooks, Melanie Mackie and Thelma Awbrey.
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Birthdays
June 21 Beth Felner
June 21 Betty McRae
June 21 Jo and Earl Doak
June 25 Rebecca Kawan
June 26 John and Barbara Havick
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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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