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Weekly E-News October 23, 2013

PASTOR'S CORNER

Feeding the Five Thousand Matthew 14:13-21

¹³Now when Jesus heard this (about the execution of John the Baptist), he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns.

¹⁴When Jesus went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.

¹⁵When it was evening, the disciples came to Jesus and said, "This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves."

¹⁶Jesus said to them, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat."

With so many people in need - hungering to know God, hungering for a deep sense of connection, hungering for more meaning in their lives, and just plain hungry - it is easy to see how the disciples lost sight of the new things that God was doing. Like the disciples before us, we too wonder how the transformation and growth we hope for will happen. Jesus had a simple answer to all of their fears, anxiety, and uncertainty, "The people need not go away; you give them something to eat." What do you think God's Word for the disciples is saying to us today? Where is God calling you to step out in faith?

Please keep these questions in mind as you and your family prayerfully consider your commitment to growing the ministry of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and then respond in boldness of faith!

In the powerful name of Jesus Christ,

George

FINANCIAL HEALTH WORKSHOP

Saturday, October 26
from 12:30 - 2:30
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

Bob Smithers 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!

READINGS

lectionary

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, October 27, 2013, the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Please see the link to the calendar:

MDPC Calendar

DEDICATION SUNDAY AND STEWARDSHIP LUNCH

Sunday, October 27

Please bring in your 2014 pledge cards and time and talent sheets.

SESSION MEETING

Sunday, October 27, 1:00 pm.

BIBLE STUDY

On Wednesday evenings, Hackwin Devoe, is leading a bible study at the Northlake Mall Food Court (lower level of the mall beside Penney's). Bible Study starts at 7 pm. Come early to eat/fellowship with others. Contact Carl Line for more information.

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Enrollment and Assistance

Oct. 23 Wednesday 4pm - 8pm

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

BOUNTIFUL BAGS

Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 pm in the Jim Guess Building

MERCY CHURCH LAUNDRY PROJECT

It was such fun that our friends at North Decatur Presbyterian Church have decided to join our project too! We will be washing clothes at the Medlock Coin Wash, Scott Blvd/N. Decatur Road between 6.00 and 8.00 pm on the 30^th of October. We are looking for volunteers to join our roster and "share the load". If you are interested, please contact Alan Mackie at alanbmackie@btinternet.com. He will be very pleased to hear from you!

SOUL JOURNERS STUDIO

Soul Journers Studio is offering a new group/class Art for Insight. Please come and join us as we explore a new way to hear and honor our wisdom. Call Sandra Tate at 404 455 8530 for more information.