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Weekly E-News November 7, 2013

PASTOR'S CORNER

A few weeks ago I got a call from the Coalition for American Renewal asking me how the teleconference went. I told them that I am a pastor in the community and I don't do teleconferences, I work with people in the community, face to face.

Frankly I was troubled by their agenda and the moral issues that they are focusing on. While these issues are important, they are secondary to the moral issues we are facing here in Stone Mountain and Clarkston. So I wrote Dr. Schuller:

The next time you come to Atlanta how about setting aside some time to meet with the people who are doing hands on ministry. You could help us wash the filthy clothes from the homeless in our partnership with Mercy Church - a church for the homeless in Atlanta - so that they have enough clothing to serve all of the homeless, feed the homeless across the street in our partnership with Rock of Ages, help us address gun violence in a community where there was a shootout during a funeral at another church, and share how we might be more impactful. These are the moral issues of our context! How might we have success in transforming the community so that it becomes a place of peace? Because it is in the Shalom (peace, prosperity, wealth) of our community that we will find our Shalom.

Today I received a reply, and am off to the Marriott to discuss our mission. Here is what they wrote me:

Rev. Tatro

Dr. Schuller and I will be hosting a luncheon at the Marquis Marriott. We are working with the Points of Light Institute to discuss ways in which we can highlight the great work that churches are doing in the community. This is a small gathering that will include Neil Bush. This is an invitation only event, and I want to make sure you are on the list if you can come.

In the world for Jesus, this is what we are called to be, this is who we are!

In Christ

George

READINGS

lectionary

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, November 10, 2013, the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Please see the link to the calendar:

MDPC Calendar

Pledge Envelopes

Please bring in your 2014 pledge cards and time and talent sheets if you have not already done so. Thank you.

COMMITTEE AND SESSION MEETING

Sunday, November 10

12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch and Learn

12:30 - 01:00 pm Committee Meetings and Planning

01:00 - 02:00 pm Session Meeting

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

BIBLE STUDY

Tuesday, November 12 - 10:00 am

All are invited.

IRC THANKSGIVING FEAST

The International Rescue Committee invites all supporters to join us for our 12th Annual Thanksgiving Feast! Celebrate with us on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 3 pm to 5 pm at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, located at 5140 Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain.

Staff members, donors, volunteers, interns, and newly arrived refugees will celebrate Thanksgiving together at this event. It is a wonderful occasion to share the tradition of Thanksgiving, as well as a great time to share and exchange cultures and experiences. The Thanksgiving Feast will be full of food, music, performances, children's activities, and lots of fun. Come meet new people, cultivate new friendships within the community, and help the IRC in Atlanta give refugees a warm welcome to the United States.

P.W. THANK OFFERING - NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Special P.W. Thank Offering - Presbyterian Women, in March of 2013, approved grants totaling $705,544 from the 2012 Thank Offering of P.W. Thirty six projects were chosen - 27 national and 9 international. Thank Offering Gifts help find real solutions for projects related to health, education, economic development, and needs of women and children.

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.

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.