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Rev. Dr. Olin McBride
Pastor
Rev. Rachael Knoll
Associate Pastor
Destiny Williams
Dir. of Youth Ministry
Elizabeth Davis
Dir. of Children’s
Ministry
Julie Garcia Dir. of Children’s Choir
Jason Montague
Director of Music
Jane Robinson - Organist
Wes Shannon - Pianist
ELDERS
Jay Fisher- Clerk
Brian Andrews
Juliet Ashman
Rick Berry
Ginger Irby
Bill Lacy
Warren Nesbit
Lewis Robinson
Angie Ross
Eddy Smith
Cara Welch
Mary Katherine Laverty
(Youth)
DEACONS Eddy Crumbley - Moderator
Wade Burch
Catherine Engelbracht
Chazz Gable
Todd Harvey
Patrick Healy
Cheryl Joyner
Penni Laverty
Tim Peters
Ray Snider
Jill Stroud
Debbie Withers
Charles Wimer (Youth)
MPC News McDonough Presbyterian Church
May 2015
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Decorative Items that resemble
artifacts from Ancient Egypt,
Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece,
Ancient Rome, Jerusalem.
Maps of the Ancient World
Books, posters, or photos of
the Ancient World
5 plastic kiddie pools
15 bags of play sand
Hand Trowels (these can be
donated or loaned)
Medium sized soft bristled
paint brushes
Magnifying glasses
Twine
stakes
Appliance sized box(es)
Card stock white and buff
Poster board
Yarn
Tissue paper
Bamboo skewers
Brown paper lunch sacks
Party horns/noise makers
Join us for Vacation Bible School
June 22-26
Registration is online for children age 4 years old – 5th
grade
VOLUNTEERS ARE
NEEDED
We are still in need of six
Dig Leaders. Dig Leaders
are adults who will lead
activities at one assigned
“dig site” throughout the
week. Lesson plans and
all materials are provid-
ed. Volunteers may
choose whether they prefer
to work with younger
(preschool-kindergarten)
and older (elementary)
students. Please consider
volunteering you are
NEEDED!! It will be a
fun filled week-sharing
God’s story with his chil-
dren.
Additionally we are in
need of talented people
who may be able to help
with creating sets and arti-
facts (props). If you like to
create or craft this will be
the activity for you.
Sunday, June 7 there will
be a meeting in the
Chapel following 11am
worship for all
VBS Volunteers.
McKids Summer Activities Friday, June 26th we will have a Family
Movie Night. All children, youth, parents, and church mem-
bers are invited to bring their lawn chairs to the pavilion to
enjoy a movie.
Pizza in the Pavilion – We will have pizza and time for kids to
run around, play games, and fellowship.
Parents are welcome as well!
Wednesday, June 3rd Wednesday, June 17th Wednesday, July 8th
July 12th – Trip to LEGOLAND in Atlanta!
During the summer our Sunday school curriculum will be lego
themed so let’s take our curriculum one
step further and go to Legoland! Please contact Elizabeth if you
would like to sign your child up to go.
We will also need volunteers to come as well.
End of July Pool Party and Water Games – Date TBA
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MPC News May 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNION
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will
be celebrated during both worship ser-
vices on Sunday, May 3.
PENTECOST SUNDAY—MAY 24
Please wear red to worship as we cele-
brate the birth of the church.
YOUTH SUNDAY - MAY 17
Join us in celebrating God’s faithfulness
as our middle school and high school
youth take part in leading both worship
services on May 17. We will also be rec-
ognizing all of our Graduates (high school
and college graduates) and we will also
be receiving this year’s Confirmation
class as new members during the 11 a.m.
service.
PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA
SPRING MEETING
Tuesday, May 19 at Good Shepherd Pres-
byterian Church in Lilburn.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday, May 16 at 8 a.m.
In the Old Kitchen and Fellowship Hall
HIGH SCHOOL &
COLLEGE GRADUATES
We will recognize high school and col-
lege graduates during worship on May 17
(Youth Sunday). Email names and college
information by May 6 to Penni Laverty at
[email protected]
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
Can you help with coffee fellowship?
I will make the coffee if a family, or any
small group would bring donuts one Sun-
day this summer. Contact Chazz Gable
for more information. Thank you!
WOMEN’S CIRCLES Annie Ola Circle will meet on May 19 at
NOON. Bring a drink & salad to share.
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Presbyterian Women Ladies, Save the Date– Sat-
urday, August 29 at 10:00
a.m.
Our first PW Circle of Sisters Brunch!
Thank You The family of Betty Jean Walker would like to express
our heartfelt appreciation for
your many kindnesses, thoughts, and prayers during the time of
her illness and
our loss. Thank you to our church family at McDonough
Presbyterian.
With love,
Joan and Dickie Bass and family
Dear Friends,
We are grateful for friends at MPC during this time of sorrow.
We thank you for hon-
oring Dee with your presence at his service. Your cards,
thoughts and prayers are ap-
preciated.
With Warmest Regards,
The Sullins Family
FOOD MINISTRY
Helping in His Name Food Panty
Canned meats, vegetables, fruits and soups are needed. Also,
personal
hygiene items such as soap, shampoo & conditioner, razors,
shaving
cream, toothbrushes & toothpaste and feminine hygiene items
are also much appreciat-
ed. Collection carts in located in the main hallway outside the
Anchor. *Please be
sure you check expiration dates on all food being donated.
Please do not bring
expired food for the Food Pantry*
Calling College Age Young People: All college age young people
are invited to have lunch together on Sunday, May 24 after the
11:00 worship service. Whether you are living at home or have been
away at college, come catch up with your friends. Please text
Rachael 678-230-9346 or email [email protected] to
let me know you’re com-ing.
As MPC begins our journey to implement the Stephen Ministry
program in the congregation, we ask that you be in prayer
for
these faithful servants who feel called to serve in this way:
Mike
and Rita Wieland, Debbie Stellings, Pat Robinson, Patrick
Hea-
ly, Tim Engelbracht, and Beth Williams. In addition to, Jo
Mer-
cer who is already a trained Stephen Leader is helping to
guide
us as we begin this ministry and Susy Booker is also lending
support and prayer for
this ministry. In June, a few members of this group will be
traveling to be trained
Stephen Leaders who will then come back and train the Stephen
Ministers for
MPC. This is a tremendous calling which will not replace
pastoral calls and care
but will enhance our ministry together. There are approximately
580 members of
MPC and this ministry will provide opportunities to offer
intentional, confidential
one on one care to persons who are experiencing a variety of
challenges in life.
This ministry has already been blessed with a $5000.00 gift to
help cover training
and materials costs as we begin. Please be in prayer for this
dedicated group and if
you are interested in learning more about this program please
contact Rachael
Knoll.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Chris Redding
33 Russell Rd
McDonough GA 30252
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
Actual YTD 03/31/2015 $42,094.00 Difference
General Fund Receipts 161,932.00 166,988.00 (5,056.00)
Disbursements:
Programs & Missions 16,907.00 18,910.00 2,003.00
Personnel 99,520.00 94,891.00 (4,629.00)
Operating Expenses 46,831.00 42,172.00 (4,659.00)
Pmt on Long-term debt 13,068.00 13,068.00 0.00
Total Disbursements 176,326.00 169,041.00 (7,285.00)
3/31/2105 12/31/2014 Difference
Debt (Journey of Faith)
Long Term ($4,106.08 per month) 583,455.00 617,186.00
25,039.00
Short Term (Lightning Defender) 32,140.00 32,625.00 485.00
Total Debt 615,595.00 649,811.00 25,524.00
BUILDING DEBT
Tremendous progress has been made on our building debt. Our
dream is
to be debt free in five years. $615,586 balance, how can you
help?
APRIL 2015
8:30 11:00
5-Apr 209 409
12-Apr 62 195
19-Apr 64 230
26-Apr 50 226
Maundy Thursday 97
Good Friday 126
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McYouth
May 3rd: Confirmation Examinations
May 6th: Messy Game Night
May 13th: Final Deposit for Summer Montreat Trips Due
Youth Sunday Practice (5:30-7 pm)
May 16th: Youth Sunday Practice (9:30-11 amz)
Confirmation Dinner (5:30 pm)
May 17th: Youth/Graduation & Confirmation Sunday
May 24th: HS Sunday Night Live
May 31st: Clifton Men’s Shelter (VMO)
ROBBIE’S READERS
The kitchen class hopes all will continue to support
"Robbie's
Readers" with used books. We welcome books that your chil-
dren have outgrown. Another resource is Goodwill with a
senior discount on Tuesday. These books are greatly
appreciat-
ed, as new teachers build their classroom li-
brariesz to help some less fortunate children.
These are young readers ages 5,6,7and 8 years
of age.
Thank you for your help.
Middle School and High School Summer Sunday School Teachers Is
God Calling you to lead Summer Middle or High School Sunday
Classes? Destiny is looking for
2 people to help lead Summer Sunday School Classes. This will be
on a rotation, so it will not be
every week. If you are interested, please contact Destiny at
[email protected]
or call the church office.
Calling all RISING 6th Graders Are you ready to be a MCYOUTH???
The current McYouth are inviting all current 5th Graders
(rising 6th graders) to join the youth for Sunday School and all
youth activities beginning, May 31st .
Please contact Destiny, if you would like to start receiving the
Weekly McYouth Newsletter
MPC News May 2015
Children’s Ministry Dates to Remember: VBS June 22-26 Family
Movie Night June 26 Pizza in the Pavilion. June 3 June 17 July 8
Trip to Legoland in Atlanta July 12 End of Year Pool Party Dates
TBA
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MPC News May 2015
Ushers
8:30 Service May 3 Pat & Lewis Robinson
May 10 Lucinda & Tim Wirt
May 17 Cathy & Bob Phillips
May 24 Kathi & Kelly Lee
May 31 Greg Cannon & Peter Thornton
11:00 Service May 3 Todd & Melanie Harvey, Sally Hale &
Jim Stanton
May 10 Bob & Nola Crane, Patrick & Beth Healy
May 17 David & JG Humphries, Elaine Hopkins
May 24 Robert & Ginger Irby, Virgil & Mollie Cole
May 31 Jim & Jill Stroud, Judy Neal, Buddy Welch
Officers On-Call - April Elder: Brain Andrews Deacon: Debbie
Withers
Acolyte Cross Bearer May 3 Communion Emerson Elliott
May 10 Addison Okrutny Abby Engelbracht
May 17 Caleb Welch Jack Knoll
May 24 Jack Knoll Sara Harvey
May 31 Will Jones Will Simpson
Open/Close Church
Open Close May 3 Olin McBride J.G. Humphries
May 10 Olin McBride Kevin Fisher
May 17 Bill Lacy Rodney Bowler
May 24 Kevin Fisher
May 31 Olin McBride Rodney Bowler
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
1 Gene Minter
1 Greg Cannon
3 Arloia Walton
3 Brian Andrews
3 Tyra Crowe
4 Terry Thompson
4 Celeste Crane
4 Rodney Bowler
5 Jennifer Jones
6 Lynn Segers
6 Arch Brown
6 Alex Ficker
9 Todd Schmidt
9 Diane Barron
9 Angie Ross
9 Amanda Okrutny
9 Emerson Elliott
10 Marjorie Lacy
10 Cad Braswell
11 Kyle Bowler
12 Dorothy Beaty
12 Philip Smucker
12 Brooke Becker
12 Vincent Montague
14 Kathi Lee
14 Kiefer Wirt
16 Ginger O'Neal
17 Karen Hinton
18 Sally Hale
18 Bob Phillips
19 Aubrey Robinson
19 Bruce Dickerson
21 Eddie Skelton
21 Ryan Braswell
22 Karen Campbell
23 Kit Welch
23 Matt Portwood
23 Allen Pace
23 Jessica Kilgallen
23 Madison Creath
23 Micah Creath
25 Melissa Malcom
25 Tom Green
25 Amanda Standard
26 Gene Babb
27 Patrick Healy
27 Luke Kowall
29 Robert Crane
29 Mary Jane Portwood
29 Hayden Morgan
30 Alley McCord
30 James Withers
31 Peggy Minter
31 William Reit
31 Rita Steele
31 Lily Kowall
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Dinner Menus:
May 6
Caribbean Cuisine: Jerk Chicken, Brown Stew Chicken, Curry
Chicken, Rice, Peas & Plantains, Salad and dessert
Prepared by: Juliet Ashman and Shannett Davis
Programs: Adults are invited to attend the handbell choir
con-
cert in the sanctuary following dinner. Children & Youth
will
meet at regular times.
*This is our last Wonderful Wednesday
program night until August 19.*
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS GO-GO’S - Senior Adults (55+)
On Thursday, May 21, the GOGO's will be
visiting the North Georgia Wine Country,
including a ride on the zip line at ZipNTime,
for those interested ($30 each or $26 if 8 peo-
ple sign up). Part of the group will go to the zip line while
the rest
head for the first winery. We will regroup and visit one or
two
additional wineries and enjoy lunch in the Helen area. Wineries
in
the area include Habersham Vineyards ($5 to taste 4 wines),
Sau-
tee Nacoochee Vineyards ($5 to taste 4 wines, $10 for 7
wines) and Serenity Cellars ($7.50 for tasting). We will leave
the
church at 7:15 AM, returning around 4:30 PM. $5 for the
bus ride.
Please contact Janet at the church office (770-957-9890) to let
her
know: 1) that you plan to go and 2) if you will be going on the
zip
line.
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McDonough Presbyterian Church
427 McGarity Rd., McDonough, GA 30252
Phone: 770-957-9890 Fax: 770-957-9904
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mcdonoughpresbyterian.com
“Serving Others
Beyond Sunday Morning”
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
MPC SECURITY UPDATE
You may have noticed new safety feature has been installed on
the entrance to the office wing and An-chor. This feature allows
the office staff to buzz peo-ple in as needed. If you come by the
church and the doors are locked please ring the doorbell to the
left of the interior glass doors. This system will only be used
during regular office hours.
Do you Text? Would you like to find out about Church happenings
via text messaging. ACS has a feature similar to Re-mind101. You
have two ways to sign up.. you can either sign up yourself (step by
step instructions are below) or you sign up on Wednesday and Sunday
starting April 15th. ACS Texting Instruction Login in to ACS using
your Email and Password Go to the Home tab and Click on My Profile
This will bring you to your contact information Under Phone number
find your Mobile number and click the Pencil to Edit Make sure your
mobile number is correct Click the box to receive text message and
find your provider name Click Submit You will receive a
confirmation text message, you will need to confirm this by
responding to the text message
