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Processional Hymn:This text celebrates theradical hospitality thatcharacterizes Christ’swelcome, whichtranscends time andreaches in all directions(Matthew 8:11/Luke13:29). Saints of old are,like us, people in needof forgiveness, and theresponse to suchpardon is “thanks andpraise.”
Choral Introit: Althoughthis paraphrase ofPsalm 145 isabbreviated (theoriginal psalm has averse for each letter ofthe Hebrew alphabet),it maintains the tone ofpraise thatcharacterizes the finalsix psalms. In fact, thewhole book takes itsHebrew name, Tehillim(praises), from them.
Hymn: The first womanto publish a collectionof her own anthems,this author/composerhas created in this hymna sung prayer forillumination. It not onlyasks God to help usunderstand scripturebut also prays for thestrength and courage tomake God’s love knownto others.
DECATURPRESBYTERIAN
CHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)
Every child of God ~ belonging, engaging, being transformed
September 3, 2017 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 a.m.
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
WORDS OF WELCOME Rev. Allysen SchaafPastor: The LORD be with you.People: And also with you.
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 117) Rev. Alex RodgersPraise the LORD, all you nations!Extol God, all you peoples!For great is the LORD’s steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.Praise the LORD!
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 506 CopelandLook Who Gathers at Christ’s Table!
*PRAYER OF ADORATION AND PRAISE
CHORAL INTROIT O LORD, You Are My God and King C. Hubert H. ParryChancel Choir
O LORD, you are my God and King, and I will ever bless your name; I will extol you every day,and evermore your praise proclaim. You, Lord, are greatly to be praised; your greatness is beyondour thought; all generations shall tell forth the mighty wonders you have wrought.
[The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909]
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*HYMN 451 Open My Eyes, That I May See Open My EyesChildren are invited forward during the last stanza. Following the Children's Moment, children ages4 to 2nd grade have the option of attending Children’s Chapel for an interactive worship experience.
Parents please use the sign-in notebook located on the pew at the front of the sanctuary. Afterworship you can pick your child up from the Sycamore House across the street. Younger children
will remain in the nursery located in the Bradley Building.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Rev. RodgersLeader: We now go our separate ways.Adults: May God be with you there.Children: May God be with you here.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Rev. Schaaf
Affirmation of Faith: The Confession ofBelhar was written in1986 by the UnitingReformed Church ofSouthern Africa (URCSA)after the end ofapartheid in SouthAfrica as a gift to theglobal Reformed family,believing that it'sthemes of unity,reconciliation, andjustice issue a call fromGod to the wholechurch toward holyaction, transformationand life.
Offertory Anthem:Written for Pentecostby British Baptist pastor,Robert Robinson(1735-90), this text is full ofbiblical terms such as“Ebenezer”, which isHebrew for “a stone ofhelp”, set up to givethanks to God’s loveand assistance. Thetune honors hymncompiler AsahelNettleton, who morethan likely, did notcompose it. JamesQuitman Mulholland (b.1935) is Professor ofMusic at ButlerUniversity and wasDirector of Music atFirst-Meridian HeightsPresbyterian Church,both in Indianapolis.Many of hiscompositions havebecome standardrepertoire for children'schoirs throughout thecountry, as well as mostcollegiate andprofessional ensembles.
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NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 9: 1-22(pew Bible, page 127, NT)
Leader: The Word of the LORD.People: Thanks be to God.
Wide Open DoorsMEDITATION “Stretching with Springs or Building with Bricks?” Rev. Schaaf
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (excerpts from Confession of Belhar) Rev. Dr. Todd SpeedWe believe in the triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who gathers,
protects and cares for the church through Word and Spirit. This, God has donesince the beginning of the world and will do to the end.
We believe in one holy, universal Christian church, the communion of saintscalled from the entire human family.
We believe that Christ’s work of reconciliation is made manifest in the churchas the community of believers who have been reconciled with God and with oneanother. We believe that this unity can be established only in freedom and notunder constraint; that the variety of spiritual gifts, opportunities, backgrounds,convictions, as well as the various languages and cultures, are by virtue of thereconciliation in Christ, opportunities for mutual service and enrichment within theone visible people of God.
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
(Please sign and pass the Ritual of Friendship Register at this time so that we might know yourconcerns and keep you informed about the life and ministry of this community of faith.)
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
ANTHEM: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. James MulhollandChancel Choir
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, neverceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flamingtongues above; Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, Mount of God’s unchanging love. Here Iraise my Ebenezer, Hither by Thy help I’m come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely toarrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescueme from danger, Interposed His precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor Daily I’mconstrained to be! Let that grace now, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee: Prone towander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here’s my heart, O take and seal it, Sealit for Thy courts above.
[Robert Robinson]
*DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth, L.M.Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND THANKSGIVING
CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation to the Table Rev. Rodgers Responding with Thanksgiving Dr. Speed
Leader: The LORD be with you.People: And also with you.Leader: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them to the LORD.Leader: Let us give thanks to the LORD our God.
Communion is the LORD’sfeast, hosted by the Onewho promises an ultimatecontinuous feast in theKingdom of God. Underthe enabling power of theHoly Spirit the divine hostis made present so that abond of unity can existamong those present andthose unseen. The hostwelcomes all who acceptthe invitation to theTable. This meal isprovided, not because wehave earned the right toeat and drink with Jesus,but simply as an act ofdivine love.
Communion Hymn: ThisLord’s Supper text isbased on variousscriptures (1 Corinthians10:16–17, Galatians 3:28,and 1 Corinthians12:1–31) as well asimagery from theDidache, a signi?cantChristian document fromthe early 2nd century,about scattered grainunited in the eucharisticbread.
Processional Hymn: Thethematic and musicalcenter of this hymn onthe vocation of allbelievers is found in therefrain, which is based onthe well-known challengeof Micah 6:8, “What doesthe Lord require of youbut to do justice, and tolove kindness, and towalk humbly with yourGod?”
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.Leader: All honor and praise and glory be to God.People: The LORD’s name be praised forever.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Sanctus (choir and congregation) arr. Richard ProulxHoly, Holy, Holy LORD God of power and might: Heaven and earth are full of yourglory. Hosanna in the highest.
The LORD’S PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; andforgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, butdeliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Breaking the Bread and Pouring the Cup Rev. Rodgers and Dr. Speed
Agnus Dei (choir and congregation) arr. Richard ProulxO Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world; have mercy on us Lamb ofGod, and grant us Your peace.
The Sharing of the Joyful Feast with the Community of Faith
Communion Hymn 530 One Bread, One Body One Bread, One BodyCommunion by Intinction
(You are invited to exit your pew to your right. The elders will help direct you to thefront of the church where you may receive the bread and dip it in the chalice.
Then, please return to your pew from the opposite side.Gluten-free bread is available at the center station.)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Rev. Rodgers
FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 749 We Are CalledCome! Live in the Light!
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Rev. Schaaf
*CHORAL RESPONSE: Deep Peace Ron AlexanderChancel Choir
Deep peace of the running wave to you; Deep peace of the flowing air to you; Deep peace ofthe quiet earth to you; Deep peace of the shining stars to you; Deep peace of the Son of Peaceto you.
[ancient Gaelic rune]
*ORGAN VOLUNTARY: Hyfrydol Ralph Vaughan Williams
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Sanctuary FlowersThe flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God
and in loving memory of wife and mother
Barbara Reich
by Bob and Rob Reich
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Usher CaptainDudley Larus
AcolytesAlexandra Patrick
Deacons’ Fund OfferingOn communion Sundays we collect an offering for a fund available to
help members of our church family in times of financial crisis.Envelopes are available in the pew pockets.
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As faithful stewards of God’s good creation,please recycle your bulletins and unused inserts; receptacles are available at each exit.
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In this hour, we turn our full attention to the worship of God.In order to participate fully, please, no food or drink in the sanctuary, and remember to
silence & store your cell phones & electronics before the start of the service. Thank you!
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Today’s Godly Play leaders are:Emily Wilmesherr and Nora Wichmann
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During construction, restrooms are available in the Sanctuary Narthex (lobby)and the Chapel Narthex.
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The DECATUR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SessionClerk of Session: Neal Davies Asst. Clerks: Betty Saye Treasurer: Anne Marie Miller
Dudley Larus Assistant Treasurer: Kathy SmithClass of 2017Jack Brooks
Candler BroomNeal DaviesJim KeithBo King
Leslie MillerElla PerryJudy Toole
Maureen VandiverRon Warren
Class of 2018Bill CheathamCheryl Darnell
Rachel Reiff EllisDavid HolbrookJeanie Mehlhop
Ed OwensBetty Saye
Beryl TaylorVic Verdi
Class of 2019Nicole Alexander
Sue BingemanLynn EvansKen Graff
Dudley LarusConnie MorrisConnie PerryGordon Rose
Jody Sauls
TrusteesBob Wilson (Class of 2017)Les Cook (Class of 2018)
Tricia Wynegar (Class of 2019)
Youth ElderBrianna Hunter (May, 2018)
Wide-Open Doors Campaign UpdateGrateful to God and excited about the future of DPC’s mission, as of August 15, 2017, the Wide Open Doors Campaign hasgifts committed totaling $3,018,819. We will continue our follow up with phone calls and visits as we continue this verysuccessful campaign for DPC and move closer to the total project cost of $4 million. If you have any questions about thecampaign or would like to receive a packet, please contact our hard-working volunteer campaign coordinator, Elizabeth Orth, [email protected] or (404) 234-6970.
This Week’s Project Update• finished the CMU walls in the S. Connector• poured the footing and wall for the west S. connector foundation wall• laid CMU in the admin office area• continued with electrical conduit for new service• finished Sheetrock walls on 3rd and lower floors McGeachy• framed ceilings on the upper level GVP • prepped North and South connector slabs for concrete.
ANNOUNCEMENTSHave an event to promote at DPC? Send details to [email protected]
Wide Open Doors Theme for 2017-2018On Rally Day we began exploring our “Wide Open Doors”theme for the 2017-2018 program year. We look forward todelving into what this theme will mean for our church andcommunity in the months to come.
Sunday, September 3, 2017Rev. Allysen Schaaf preaching
Text: Acts 9:1-22Title: Open Minds Keep Doors Open
Communion by Intinction
Sunday, September 10, 2017Rev. Dr. Todd Speed preaching
Text: Psalm 111Title: The Doors are Open for Praise!
Reception after worship for Todd Speed’s 10th anniversary!
What’s New on the DPC Website?The DPC web site is the place to go to find out informationabout what is happening at DPC as well as to find greatarticles, sermons and news. New content is added daily. New to the web site:
t Summer Fun at DPC Pictures in the new PictureGallery (Blog) AND Wide Open Door renovationphotos
t Faith in Real Life Blog: August 21: Hospitable Hearts(Blog)
t NEW-The Caregiver’s Blog: On Long-TermCaregiving: Mental Stress (Blog)
t Updated Wide Open Doors information/video(Giving)
t Todd Speed’s August 27th Sermon: ChristianHospitality Opens Doors (Worship)
See the new section on the Wide-Open Doors Campaign. Also check out the video on 'How to Join DPC' on the 'JoiningDPC' page. Stay tuned to www.dpchurch.org for the lateston what is happening at DPC.
Staff AnniversariesThe Personnel Committee wishes a happy 7th
work anniversary to Kathy Morse, our ChurchAdministrator. Thank you, Kathy, for all thatyou do for DPC!
10-Year Anniversary for Our Senior PastorJoin us on Sunday, September 10 as we recognize our SeniorPastor Todd Speed for 10 years of service to DecaturPresbyterian Church.
We will celebrate with a Punch on the Lawn followingworship that day. We also invite everyone to write notes ofappreciation and thanks to be collected and presented toTodd. Special notecards can be found in the Narthexbeginning today and will also be distributed at the next twoWednesday Night Suppers. But feel free to use your owncards – or send Todd an email at [email protected]. Collection baskets for cards and notes will be available in theNarthex and at the Wednesday Night Supper.
Scotland Trip in June 2018!DPC Pilgrimage to Scotland
June 12-23, 2018Come enjoy a wonderful itinerary for an eleven daypilgrimage to one of the most engaging places in the worldand the roots of Presbyterianism. The journey will includecastles and cathedrals, islands and moors, sheep farms andgardens, daily devotions and personal time, with options forsampling local establishments and playing golf. Names likePerth and Iona, Loch Lomond and Tobermary, Edinburgh andSt. Andrews will become familiar and well-known. Costs willinclude four star accommodations with private baths,transportation and licensed guide, daily meals, and manyentrances and admissions. $1000 deposit per person willreserve your place. Space is limited. Please let TriciaWynegar ([email protected]) or Todd Speed([email protected]) know if you are interested in moreinformation.
Churchwide Retreat on September 30Save the Date!
2017 Churchwide RetreatSaturday, September 30
DPC Retreat Center
Church wide Day Retreat at the DPCRetreat Center on Lake Lanier.
Something for all ages!L boating, fishing, swimming,
skiing and tubingL arts and crafts, basketball, four
square, and group gamesL BBQ, campfire, homemade ice
cream and s'moresL time to relax, enjoy the great
outdoors, and spend time withfriends new and old
Wednesday Night Supper & Programs HaveResumed!
Wednesdays are wonderful at DPC! Join DPC friends newand old for great food by Zest Atlanta, warm tableconversations, vibrant choir practices for children and adults,engaging adult programs, playground time and Kids Club!
Nursery 4:30–5:30 pm and 5:45--7:30 pmKid's Club 4:30--5:30 pm and 5:45--7:30 pmDinner Served 5:15–6:15 pm
Children's Choirs will meet in Scott Chapel until musicroom is ready in late September.4:30–5:00 pm Cricket Choir5:00–5:30 pm Carol Choir5:30–6:10 pm Chapel Choir
6:05–6:25 pm TOGETHER TIME!(All ages - Slack Fellowship Hall)
6:30–7:15 pm Adult Growth and LearningHandbells (resumes in Oct.)
7:30 pm Chancel Choir (resumes 9/6)7:45 pm High School Youth Bible study
(in Sycamore House)
Wednesday September 6, Rev. Alex Rodgers will continuewith the 3rd in a 4-week series on the Confession of Belhar. The Confession of Belhar was adopted by the 222nd GeneralAssembly of the Presbyterian Church USA in 2016. It's thenewest confession in our Book of Confessions and comes tous from South Africa. Its themes are race and reconciliation,unity in Christ, and what it means to be the church. You areinvited to come and reflect on this important confession andwhat it means to us today. 6:30-7:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Menu for September 6:Adults: Salad Bar, Meatloaf, Seasoned Mashed Potatoes,Mixed Vegetable Medley, Yeast Rolls, DessertChildren: Meatballs in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrot Stickswith Dressing, Dessert
Special note about Wednesday nights:Parents, after you have picked up your child from the nurseryor Kid's Club at 5:30 they will stay in the Fellowship Hall untilthe evening adult program. There will be table activities onthe children's table to allow them to play before TogetherTime. This allows more time for our caregivers to eat dinnerand fellowship with the parents. If you have questions orconcerns please contact Emily Wilmesherr (615.668.0134 [email protected])
Save the Date! Blessing of the AnimalsAll are invited to join Dr. Speed and his yellow lab, Chevy, fora blessing of the animals on October 7, 2017.The DPC Blessing of the Animals service will be held in theterrace garden and on the sanctuary steps facing SycamoreStreet beginning at 10:30 AM. Fellowship, contests, andrefreshments will follow. If you are not able to bring ananimal, you may wish to bring a picture of an animal you loveor an endangered species in the wild. For more informationabout the event please contact Decatur Presbyterian at404-378-1777.
Sign Up for Break BreadWhat is ‘Break Bread’?
It is small groups of DPC membersmeeting together, sharing a meal andfellowship. It is a great way to meetnew people and strengthen bondswith others in our church family.
How are groups assigned?Groups are generally 6 to 8 people and are assigned basedon the preferences you select below, such as weekday orweekend and eat in or eat out. Both new members andlong time members participate.
How many times do we meet?Your group will meet three times between September andDecember. Dates and places will be determined by thegroup. (New groups will be formed in January to meetbetween February and May.)
Questions? Contact Marianne Adams at 404-373-5979 [email protected]
Yes! I would like to be part of the Break Bread FellowshipGroup for Fall 2017!
(Please check the box beside your preferred method ofcommunication)
Name(s):
Address: �
Phone: �
Email: �
Indicate your preferences below: (check all that apply – for example, if you are interested ineither weekends or weekdays, check both)
When? 9 Weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) 9 Weekday (Mon thru Thurs)
Where?
9 Eat In (home) 9 Eat Out (restaurant)
Deadline for return of completed forms is Sunday, Sept. 3
Comments?:
College ConnectionsIt’s back to school season for our local schools as well as ourcollege students. We, at Decatur Presbyterian, want to keepour college-age kids connected to life at DPC and we do thisthrough our College Connections program. We are sopleased that our list of young adults in this programcontinues to grow, and we’d like a few more willing hands tohelp make this program a success!What does College Connections do?· Highlights each of our students once during the school year
in the church bulletin and encourage our congregation topray for and remember each of these young adults.
· Accepts donations, prepares and mails exam boxes to bedelivered before Fall Semester exams.
· Hosts a Christmas Break celebration· Committee members ‘sponsor’ several college students by
sending a note, small gift-card or simple care package inthe month assigned.
We are seeking volunteers who would be willing to beassigned a few students to send cards/notes/care packagesduring the school year. Your small time commitment canmean the world to a DPC kid far from home!If you are interested in helping, please contact Leah Vaughanat [email protected] or 404.725.8285 orMegan Olson at [email protected] or 404.275.8193
Children, Youth, & Families
Where Does My Child Go Sunday Mornings?
Sunday School, 9:15am to 10:10amChildrens 5th grade and younger join us in the Bradley (DPCC)Building! We will enjoy a 16 week series called “IllustratedCompassion” learning how to love like Jesus.
Worship, 10:30am to 11:30amChildren are welcome in worship at DPC!
Worship bags are available to help children learn more aboutand feel comfortable in the worship environment. You willfind them in the front pew on the right side of the sanctuaryand in the narthex (lobby). Feel free to take the bags homewith you.Children’s Chapel is an interactive worship experience forPre-K to 2nd grades. Children leave for Children’s Chapelfollowing the Children’s Moment in the Sanctuary. Checkyour child in by signing the notebook on the front pew. Check out is in the Children’s Ministry Room (SycamoreHouse). If this is your first time, don’t hesitate to asksomeone for help navigating the hallways!Nursery and Toddlers continue with professional caregiversduring the worship hour in the Bradley Building.
Club 45 Kick Off EventClub 45 is for any children in 4th or 5th grade. We will kick offthis year next Sunday, September 10 from 3pm-5pm in theFellowship Hall and will meet every other week. If you areinterested in volunteering or have any questions pleasecontact Emily Wilmesherr at 615.668.0134 [email protected]. More details about our kick-offevent are coming soon!
Welcome, Emily Wilmesherr!We are delighted to welcome EmilyWilmesherr as our Interim Director ofChildren's Ministries and FellowshipEvents! Emily attended MiddleTennessee State University where shereceived her bachelors degree in MiddleSchool Math Education. While working atthe Presbyterian Campus Ministry she
met her husband, Drew, who was the ministry's worshipleader. They moved to Decatur for Drew to begin seminaryat Columbia Theological Seminary. She started there a yearlater and graduated in May. During seminary, she worked atSaint Luke’s Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody as the Internfor Youth and Children's Ministries. Emily also loves cooking,watching superhero movies, singing, taking walks, playingbaseball, and a good cup of coffee. She loves to laugh sofind her and tell her a good joke!
Youth Ministry
No Youth Group this Sunday!
Youth Group, Sept. 10th, 6-8pmService Project Night
High School Bible Study 1st three Wednesdays each month,7:45-9:15pmMiddle School Girls Small Group, Meetings monthlybeginning Sept. 12th, 7-8pm
Youth Sunday School is back! We will be exploring this year'stheme of "On Solid Ground!" So come join us for donuts,Jenga and Jesus! We will be meeting in the front room ofthe Sycamore House! All youth are welcome to join us!
When: Sunday, 9:15am-10:10amWhere: Front room of Sycamore House
Contact Rev. Allysen Schaaf for information [email protected]
Upcoming Youth DatesFriday, September 8: Parents of Youth Gathering (postponedfrom 8/11), 8 to 10 pm at the DeLisle home for dessert,drinks, and discussion. Come meet the new Youth MinistryAssistant and Youth Intern!Tuesday, September 12: NEW Middle School Girls SmallGroup begins led by Alexandra HutsonFriday, September 29: Middle School 7-11 from 7 to 11 pmSaturday, September 30: Churchwide Retreat at DPC RetreatCenter, 11 am to 8:30 pm
Sign Up for Children’s ChoirsIt’s time to sign up for children’s choirs! Lori McMahan will be in the Narthex beforeworship and in the Chapel after worship toanswer any questions and help parentsregister their children for choir. Choirs meeton Wednesdays and are for children Pre-Kthrough 5th grade. Contact: Lori McMahan [email protected]
Classes/Small Groups for AdultsWorship+2 Opportunity (learning & growing in faith)
Info on Adult Sunday School ClassesCornerstone, led by Dave Williams (Slack Fellowship Hall)
9/3: Parables Revisited–The Compassionate Employer9/10: Youth Mission Trip Experience
Crusaders (Scott Chapel)Sept. 3: Waking Up Presbyterian: A History on Race &Reconciliation–Across Three Centuries in Three Sundaysled by Dr. William Yoo, Assistant Professor of AmericanReligious and Cultural History and Director of the ThMprogram at CTSSept. 10, 17, 24: Dr. Mark Douglas, Professor of ChristianEthics; Director of MDiv Program at CTS
Friendship (Philips Tower Dining Room–class at 9:00 am)September: series on Faith Journeys9/3: In the Workplace led by Phil Churchman & CatGlascock9/10: On the Summer Mission Trip led by DPC Youth9/17: The Church in the Sixties led by Lucia Sizemore
Presbyterian WomenThe Day Circle will meet Tuesday, September 12, at 10:30 amin Sycamore House for Bible study. A light lunch will follow($7). Please RSVP to the church office for lunch.The Night Circle will meet Thursday, September 14, at 6:30pm at the home of Ann Churchman in Lilburn. Our Biblestudy for this year will be the 2017-2018 PW/Horizons BibleStudy book, Cloud of Witnesses – The Community of Christ inHebrews. Dr. Todd Speed will teach our first lesson.
Wednesday Morning Bible StudyWednesday Mornings, 7:15–8:30 am, Session Room
Join Dudley Larus for an early morning Bible study onWednesday mornings from 7:15 am to 8:30 am. All arewelcome!
‘Men in the Middle’ GroupDPC Men (with a focus on those in their 30's and 40's) gathermonthly for a time of fun, fellowship, and discussion aboutwhat it what it means to be in the "middle".
Our next gathering will be at 8pm on Thursday, September 7. Come join us for fellowship and discussion as we considerwhat life is like in the middle of our careers, in the middle ofmetro Atlanta, in the middle of our families, in the middle ofchurch and culture, and in the middle (sometimes) of currentnational and world events. All are welcome. Hope you canjoin us.
Faith in Real Life Small GroupFaith in Real Life offers an opportunity todeepen your relationship with God in asmall group of fellow seekers. It is aplace to struggle with scripture and aplace to practice prayer and meditation. Your mind will be challenged and yoursoul nourished. You're invited to join!
Monday nights from 7:00-8:30(Resumes September 11)
orWednesday mornings from 9:30-11 in Sycamore House
(Will continue to meet in summer–join us!)Questions? Email group leaders Vernon Gramling([email protected]) or Dana Young([email protected]) for more information.Can’t attend, but want to join in? Follow the blog!
https://faithinreallifeblog.wordpress.com/You may also access the Faith in Real Life blog through DPC’swebsite–just click the “Blog” tab!
From Todd Speed:"I continue to hear from participants how important Faithin Real Life is to their spiritual journey. We are eternallygrateful for Vernon's ministry among us and the holy yetgrounded conversations he leads each week."
A note from a member of Faith in Real Life:Faith in Real Life has been a blessing to me for the past twoyears. Vernon has a unique way of teaching the Bible. Hisway has helped me to understand more and hearing the people in the groups opinions, is enlightening also.
Beryl Taylor
Caregivers’ Support GroupRev. Hugh Burns leads the group on Thursday mornings at10:30 am in Sycamore House. All are welcome! ContactHugh Burns for information at [email protected].
Be sure to check out the Caregivers’ Support Group blog onour website (www.dpchurch.org). Current blog posts areUnavoidable Reality; Unavoidable Uncertainty; andIncreasing Demands, Relationship Changes, Mother, Now theStranger, Physical Stress, Emotional Stress, and MentalStress
NEW Caregivers’ Support Group FormingRev. Hugh Burns will be forming a new CAREGIVERS’SUPPORT GROUP for those who are unable to attend theThursday morning group. If you or someone you know is acaregiver for a loved one and in need of support, pleasecontact Hugh 404-377-3900 or [email protected].
Mission Info & Opportunities
Threshold Ministry NewsThank you for the recent donations to Threshold! Because ofyour generosity, we are presently well stocked with crackersfor the lunches. We can still use fruit or applesauce cups. And water is always appreciated (even 6 packs). Please leaveyour donations in (or, in the case of water, near) the bin inthe narthex. Unfortunately, we cannot accept clothing atthis time. Thank you again - Ellen Gallow
Volunteers Needed for Hagar’s HouseDPC’s next week to provide meals for Hagar’s House (a localshelter for homeless women and children) is September 24through September 30. Hagar’s House is managed byDecatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM ) and is supported bycongregations like ours throughout the county. DPC typicallyprovides dinners four different weeks during the year.
Any given night, there may be 4-5 women and their childrenliving at the shelter. The total, including volunteers who dinewith them, may be 25 – 30 people.
They are grateful for any hearty and healthy meal you planthat is kid friendly. Meals may be made from scratch orready-to-go from a restaurant or grocery store. You shouldarrive with everything ready to serve, as the Hagar’s Housekitchen is not equipped for more than warming up.
Catherine Carter coordinates volunteers from DPC andwould love to hear from you. If you are first time volunteers,she can match you up with more experienced volunteers. This is a gratifying project to take on with your PW circle,Sunday School class, pew buddies, or neighbors. You canreach Catherine at [email protected] or call her cellphone at (404) 861-7656.
Hurricane Harvey ReliefMany waters cannot quench love, neither can floods
drown it. — Song of Solomon 8:7Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast late Friday, bringinglashing rain and sustained winds of 130 miles per hour. Evenas its force has waned, Harvey has brought historic flooding,forcing rivers and streams from their banks, submerginghomes, churches, businesses and roads, stranding thousandsof people. Your gifts are urgently needed now to support thecommunities devastated by this historic storm and thosethroughout the Gulf region who are still in the path ofHarvey’s torrential rains. Donate Now.
You can join in the response and encourage those in need bystanding in the “GAP” — Give. Act. Pray.Give–place a donation in the offering plate today or mail tothe church office.Act–join the DPC youth in preparing cleanup buckets!Pray–for the victims, assistance givers, families
In Our Community
Agnes Scott Connections?We are trying to identify all the DecaturPresbyterian Church members who areconnected with ASC. While we celebrate allfamily connections, please only list yourspecific connection—to list all those whosefamily members attended ASC would takemore room than we have in the bulletin!
Please indicate your relationship(s) with Agnes Scott Collegebelow:
Name: 9 is an alumna/current student of Agnes Scott College
Grad Year ______
9 is 9 was on the 9faculty 9staff of ASC
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We appreciate your help gathering this information. Pleasecomplete the form even if you have provided thisinformation before as we are updating our records. Youmay drop your completed form in the offering plate or tothe church office. If you have questions, please contactDona Cucich at 404-377-8145 or Lucia Sizemore at 404-292-4564.
Deadline to return information is September 17There will be a very special worship service on September24, 2017, to highlight the connection between DecaturPresbyterian Church (DPC) and Agnes Scott College (ASC).
Please join us as we celebrate the campus ministry at AgnesScott College and learn about the exciting plans that DecaturPresbyterian Church has for deepening this connection asthe church fulfills its mission, “Every child of God - belonging,engaging, being transformed”. If you have questions aboutthis event, please contact Betty Scott Noble [email protected] or Rev. Kate Colussy-Estes, theChaplain for Agnes Scott at [email protected]
THIS WEEK AT DPC
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3The AJC Book Festival continues today in the sanctuary following the worship service. Chancel Choir Bake Sale continues in the Terrace Garden9:15 a.m. “Waking Up Presbyterian: A History of Race and Reconciliation,” Dr. Willliam Yoo,
“Across Three Centuries in Three Sundays (conclusion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott ChapelCornerstone Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall
Friendship Class.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philips TowerSunday School for Children and Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House
10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Allysen Schaaf: “Stretching with Springs or Building with Bricks”;
Communion; Deacons’ Fund Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary1:00 p.m. Norvisi-Friendship Presbyterian Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Closed for Labor Day Holiday: Church Office, Threshold Ministry, DPCC, and the Global Village Project
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 59:00 a.m. Sandwich Brigade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House10:30 a.m. Pastors’ Aides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House2:00 p.m. Worship and Program Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House5:30 p.m. Stewardship Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House6:30 p.m. Evangelism Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 67:15 a.m. High Tech Bible Study (Grace@Work). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S209 (Session Room)9:30 a.m. Faith in Real Life: Day Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor 4:30-7:30 p.m. Childcare for Wednesday Night Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Building
Kid’s Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Building, Playground4:30 p.m. Cricket Choir (4 year olds - Kindergarten). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel4:30 p.m. Endowment Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House5:00 p.m. Carol Choir (Grades 1-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel5:15-6:15 p.m. Dinner Line Open (Menu: meatloaf with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables). . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall5:30 p.m. Chapel Choir (grades 3-5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel6:05-6:25 p.m. “Together Time” for All Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall6:30 p.m. Adult Growth and Learning: Rev. Alex Rodgers on Confession of Belhar (Series).. . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Resumes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel 7:45 p.m. High School Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 79:00-11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House3:30 p.m. Staff Meeting on Furnishings and Fixtures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House8:00 p.m Men in the Middle: contact Rev. Dr. Todd Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home of Brian Beaubien8:00 p.m. AAs (open meeting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 812:30 p.m. Church Office Closes (Weekly)8 - 10 p.m. Parents of Youth Gathering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeLisle Home
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9No events
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 109:15 a.m. “Waking Up Presbyterian: A History of Race and Reconciliation,” Dr. Willliam Yoo,
“Across Three Centuries in Three Sundays (conclusion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott ChapelCornerstone Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall
Friendship Class.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philips TowerSunday School for Children and Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House
10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Dr. Todd Speed: “The Doors are Open for Praise”; Interns First Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:30 a.m. Reception in Honor of Dr. Speed’s 10th Anniversary at DPC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terrace Garden1:00 p.m. Norvisi-Friendship Presbyterian Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall3-5 p.m. Club 45 Kick Off Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD6-8 p.m. Youth Group Service Project Night.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House
Welcome to Our VisitorsWe hope you have already been made to feel at home among us, and we want to assure you that if you are looking for a churchhome, we would be delighted if you gave us your prayerful consideration. We have ministries by which you can be nurturedand supported in your Christian faith and through which you can serve others and glorify God. We would like to speak withyou about how this congregation might serve you and how you might serve with us.
The MinistersThe ministers of the Decatur Presbyterian Church are the members. Those who are baptized in Christ are the servant people ofGod. Our ministers participate in worship regularly, give faithfully of their time, talent and energy, contribute gratefully fromtheir blessings, and pray fervently for one another and the mission to which God calls, leads, and empowers us. Welcome tothis ministry with us.
An Invitation to MembershipAnyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and desires to follow Him is invited to become a part of the Body ofChrist, which is the Church. Persons wishing to unite with this congregation may do so by: 1) profession of faith and baptism;2) profession of faith alone when baptism took place as an infant; 3) transfer of letter from another church; 4) reaffirmation offaith when a letter from another church isn’t possible and one has been baptized, 5) affiliate membership when you are an activemember of another church and temporarily in this community. You are invited to write your request on the Ritual of FriendshipRegister or speak with one of the ministers.
Our Mission StatementThe mission of the Decatur Presbyterian Church community is to share Jesus Christ’s love for the
world.DPC’s Bicentennial Goal
Every child of God – belonging, engaging, being transformed
Core Strategies 2015-20171. Engage people of all ages in high quality experiences of worship and faith formation
2. Implement courageous outreach efforts that engage new people with the church community
3. Care compassionately for those struggling with life circumstances, including those living on the margins of society
4. Intentionally build relationships within the church community
The Church Staff
Pastors
Rev. Dr. Todd Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]. Alex Rodgers. . . . Associate Pastor for Faith Formation & Congregational Care. [email protected]. Allysen Schaaf. . . . . . . . . . Associate Pastor for Youth & Their Families.. . . . . . . . [email protected] Wilmesherr. . . . . . . . Interim Dir. of Children’s Min. & Fellowship Events. [email protected]
Full Time
Juan Hernandez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contract CustodianDenise Howell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program & Ministerial Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] McClure.. . . . . . . . . . Director, Decatur Presbyterian Children’s Community. . . [email protected] McMahan. . . . . . . . . Minister of Music (Choirmaster and Organist). . . . . [email protected] Morse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Part Time
Ann Beesley.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]. G. Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Plant Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Gallow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator of Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Hutson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Ministry Intern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] McMahan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Children’s Music Ministry. . . . . . . . . [email protected] Orth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital Campaign Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Poole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CustodianKeenan Rodgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Media/Website Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Sanchez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Ministry Assistant.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Pastor EmeritusRev. Dr. Jasper N. Keith, Jr.
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