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Weekly E-News April 24, 2014

PASTOR'S CORNER

We speak and sing of divine transformation while we do everything in our power to maintain our equilibrium. If redeeming things continue to happen to us in spite of these deep contradictions in our life together, then I think that is because God is faithful even when we are not"

Barbara Brown Taylor, Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith

This quote from Barbara Brown Taylor is a powerful reminder that our thoughts are not God's thoughts and our plans are not God's plans. We are confronted with the reality that we seek comfort in the familiar over the uncertainty that comes whenever God is doing a new thing. The challenge that we all face in our journey of faith is to be open to the new things that God is doing in our lives, in our community, and in the world. This can seem overwhelming at times; at times we don't know that we can do it. This can be scary. But here is the good news, God is with us either way. So pray for the members of our church, for those who are not here yet, and for our community. Ask God to transform us and to give us strength of faith as we are transformed.

In Easter joy,

George

READINGS

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, April 27, 2014, the Second Sunday of Easter (Year A)

Please see the link to the calendar:

MDPC Calendar

SHALOM NEWS

Shalom International Ministry invites you to the Shalom Silent Auction and International Food Tasting, benefiting their youth and children's ministry. Come enjoy tasty food and bid on great gift cards to local restaurants, specialty business services, and cool gift and household items.

TIME: Saturday, April 26 4:30-6:30 (Bidding 4:30-6:00pm)

LOCATION: Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Gym,

5140 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

ADMISSION: $10 ($3 for age 12 and under)

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MDPCCP NEWS MDPCCP

The Spring Fling/Auction will be held on May 2nd from 6 pm-8 pm. The "Spring Fling" will include activities and games for the children as well as a silent auction for the parents.

MDPC NEWS

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

Monday, June 2 - Friday, June 6

9 am - 1 pm

For children who have completed Kindergarten up to those that have completed Fifth grade.

Volunteers Needed - Please sign up on Bulletin Board in back of the sanctuary.

Electronic Recycling Event

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and Atlanta Recycling Solutions have partnered together for an Electronic Recycling Event:

Date: Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

5140 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

This will give the public an opportunity to dispose of their electronics free of charge with the exception of televisions. For more information, please click on the link below:

Electronic Recycling Event

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