Rev. Dr. Olin McBride
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Rachael Knoll
Associate Pastor
Destiny Williams
Director of
Youth Ministry
Sophe Pope
Director of
Children’s Ministry
Julie Garcia Director of
Children’s Choir
Jason Montague
Director of Music
Jane Robinson - Organist
Wes Shannon - Pianist
ELDERS
Jay Fisher, Clerk
Danny Brown
Reid Burch
Bob Crane
Emerson Elliott (Youth)
Julie Garcia
Ginger Irby
Warren Nesbit
Mary Plishker
Chuck Standard
Eddy Smith
Peter Thornton
John Wadsworth
DEACONS Kevin Fisher - Moderator
Catherine Engelbracht
Doris Griffin
Todd Harvey
Cheryl Joyner
Lynn Lowrey
Cindy Murray
Tony Okrutny
Bob Phillips
Jill Shedd
Ruth Rucker
Tyler Standard (Youth)
MPC News McDonough Presbyterian Church
February 2017
Saint Valentine
On February 14, many Christians celebrate Valentine’s
Day. Valentine, a Roman priest, was made a martyr in
270 A.D. because of his love of Christ and his persis-
tence in the Christian way of life. He often ended his
kind and helpful letters to others with the words “Your
Valentine.” Later, as Christians remembered and honored
this saint, they signed their letters of affection with the
same words.
St. Valentine is considered by some Christians to be the
patron saint of love and the helper of those who are un-
happily in love. Some Christians call St. Valentine's Day
a feast day. Make it a day when we joyfully share our
love and appreciation for our dear friends, family mem-
bers and all those who are part of the family of God.
“Your Valentine,”
The Church Office will be closed
Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day.
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Meeting of the Greater Atlanta Presbytery will be held on Saturday, February, 4 at
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
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Sunday, February 5
The McKids will be collecting
dry/canned foods and money
following both worship services.
All donations will be given to
Helping in His Name
Food Pantry.
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Family Promise Dinner Fundraiser
featuring "Eden"
Thursday, March 16th, 2017
at 6:30 pm.
Glen Haven Baptist Church
345 East Lake Road, McDonough
If you would like to purchase tickets ($60 each)
or become a sponsor, please contact Jay Fisher
at [email protected] or 770 855-2401.
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
JANUARY 2017
8:30 11:00
1-Jan 111
8-Jan 47 220
15-Jan 50 192
22-Jan 68 223
29-Jan 62 246
7It bears all things, believes all
things, hopes all things, en-dures all things. Love never
fails. 1 Corinthians 13:7-8
(NRSV)
MPC News February 2017
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNION
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be
celebrated on Sunday, February 5.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
The monthly Men’s Breakfast will be at 8
a.m. on Saturday, February 18.
JOY CIRCLE next gathering will be Tuesday,
February 21, 1 p.m. at the church.
SAVING GRACE CIRCLE will meet on Feb-
ruary 9 at 5:00 pm at the home of Nola
Crane.
DO YOU PLAY THE PIANO?
The Children’s Choir will need a volunteer
accompanist starting in August.
The talented and devoted Tyra Crowe is
graduating and heading to college in the
fall. If you play the piano and have an affin-
ity for children, we could use your tal-
ent. We practice from 5:30-6 p.m. on Won-
derful Wednesday nights and sing at the 11
a.m. service one Sunday a month (except
June and July). Please contact Julie Garcia
([email protected]) with
questions or interest.
It's softball sign up time.
If you are interested please
contact Tim Wirt at
HONDURAS INFORMATION SESSION
FEBRUARY 5 Michael Norton and Maynor Castillio from
the Honduras Agape Foundation will be
visiting our church on February 5. They will
have a power point presentation about the
work of the foundation and how we are in-
volved with the Tejeras Feeding ministry.
They will be speaking in the Chapel during
the Sunday School hour for all who are in-
terested. Please attend to hear more about
our support in Honduras. Also, they will be
a part of the commissioning of the mission
team during the 11:00 service.
Thank You
We live in a world in which we need to share re-
sponsibility. It’s easy to say, ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my
world, not my problem.’ Then there those who see the need and respond. I con-
sider those people my heroes. - Fred Rogers
On February 16, 2017, the
Go-Go's will travel to Cart-
ersville, Ga to the Booth
Western Art Museum and
lunch at Longhorn's afterwards. Everyone
needs to be at the church at 8:00am sharp.
Ticket's will be $8 and a $5 bus
fee. The ticket money will be due to the
church by February 13th. Bring your bus
money and money for lunch the day of.
Please RSVP as soon as possible. You can
call the church office at 770-957-9890 or
email at [email protected].
I want to express our gratitude to everyone for their love and support during my hus-
band’s recent health crisis. Thank you for the prayers, meals, cards, and well wishes.
I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such caring people. God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Janet Hurst
No words can begin to express our "heartfelt thank you" for all the love and support
during a very challenging time after my father's passing. We are deeply grateful for
every message, card and prayer.
With Love,
Dave and Priti Griffin
If you are away from church and
would like to tune in to the worship
service we have 2 streaming options
for you. You can find the audio on
Mixlr: "http://mixlr.com/mcdonough-
presbyterian-church/"
and the video on the christian world
media network. "http://livechannel/
mcdonoughpresby"
The second annual
FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE will be Friday, February 3rd
The walk out will begin at 6:30
p.m. sharp. The cost is $20 per fa-
ther. Proceeds will benefit local and
global missions. You can place
your money in an envelope labeled
“Valentines Dance” or pay through
The City. A special thanks to Alan
Ross for offering his DJ services.
Our first annual
MOTHER/SON
VALENTINES DINNER Friday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m.
The cost per mother is $20.
You can sign up & pay through the
City or email Sophe Pope at
m. You can also place your money in
an envelope labeled “mother/son din-
ner” and place it in the offering plate.
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
Ushers
8:30 Service Feb 5 Lucinda & Tim Wirt
Feb 12 Cathy & Bob Phillips
Feb 19 Ann & Bill Cook
Feb 26 Pat & Lewis Robinson
11:00 Service
Feb 5 Rick & Jewell Berry, Don & Dianne Cardell
Feb 12 Rodney & Kimberly Bowler, Dave & Priti Griffin
Feb 19 David & J.G. Humphries, Jo Mercer, Buddy Welch
Feb 26 Greg Cannon, Peter Thornton, Bobbie Wingo, Judy Neal
Acolyte Cross Bearer Feb 5 Communion Tucker Malcom
Feb 12 Ethan Caudill Will Jones
Feb 19 Spencer Davis Caleb Welch
Feb 26 Winn Anglyn Grace Healy
OFFICERS ON-CALL
Elder: Bob Crane
Deacon: Cindy Murray
MPC News February 2017
February 1 Cara Welch/Ellen Mercer
Chicken Divan
February 8 Open (To sign up Please call Todd Harvey or the Church office)
February 15 Jay Fisher/Lucinda Wirt
Tacos/Nachos
February 22 No Wonderful Wednesday Programs
Henry County School Break
Resurrection Garden This garden was established several years ago in order that MPC members, and family members can be surrounded by their church family as their final resting place. There are two options available. One is a direct, ground burial and the second option is to place cremains in the columbarium. Arrangements can
be made at any time for either option but there are only 3 niches remaining in the columbarium. This has been very meaningful place for many people. Please contact the church office if you are interested in making arrange-ments.
2 Constance Jacobs
3 Delores Candy
3 Mary Elizabeth Dougherty
4 Brenda MacDonald
6 Caroline Little
6 Sarah Kistler
7 Wayne Easler
7 Scott Barron
8 Sara Ann Hightower
8 Wade Burch
10 Laura Wimer
11 Michael Griffin
11 Thaddeus Patterson
12 Blake Daniel
12 George Hawxhurst
14 Cissy Brown
15 Noelle Morgan
16 Danny Brown
16 Ross Golden
17 Mary Blackmon
19 Jaden Griffin
20 William Chafin
20 Chazz Gable
20 Cole Pace
21 Rayna Standard
22 Judy Prophet
23 George Stellings
23 Deric Garcia
24 Ed King
24 Bill Bowen
24 Penni Laverty
25 Richard Falcone
25 Judy Alfele
25 Jack Harley
25 Katie Campbell
25 Tyler Campbell
26 Pam Ketner
26 Judy Welch
26 Harper Womack
26 Hayden Womack
27 Edward Fornasar
28 Jessica Hawxhurst
February Birthdays
FINANCIAL UPDATE
McDonough Presbyterian Church
427 McGarity Rd.
McDonough, GA 30252
“Serving Others
Beyond Sunday Morning”
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
McDonough Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:40 a.m.
Church Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Phone: (770) 957-9890 * Website: www.mcdonoughpresbyterian.com
mcdonoughpresbyterian.onthecity.org
mixlr.com/McDonough-presbyterian-church
Yard & Craft
Sale
Saturday, March 18th
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
MPC Parking Lot
McDonough Presbyterian Children’s Academy
It’s time to start cleaning out your closets for the 2nd
annual MPCA Yard and Craft Sale. The preschool
will start collecting items on March 1 in the
Fellowship Hall. Stay tuned for more information!