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MPC Monthly Newsletter September 2018
Hey PNC, Where Are We?
When a congregation is searching for a pastor, a common question members have is, “Hey
PNC, where are we in the process?” I’m writing to update you on our Pastor Nominating
Committee’s ministry and let you know how you may continue to stay updated.
Recently the PNC and Session met to approve our Ministry Information Form (MIFs.)
Through demographic data, leadership qualifications, and narrative questions, this
document describes our congregation and the pastor we seek. Our PNC has prayerfully and
carefully crafted this document over the past few months based on the Holy Cow survey
results and the listening sessions they conducted. As I said to our PNC and Session, I’ve
read a lot of MIFs over the years. Many of them have a tendency to be very generic and
don’t tell much about the congregation. The MIF our PNC created is very thoughtful,
informative and provides a great snapshot of McDonough Presbyterian Church. When we
elected them, we trusted them to represent us to candidates. They faithfully answered that
call in preparing the MIF. Well done, PNC!
Now that the PNC has discerned who we are, the next step is to discern which candidate
Christ is calling to serve as our next pastor. The MIF has been posted on our
denomination’s Church Leadership Connection website, a data base that allows candidates
to read our MIF and submit their application. Please continue to pray for our PNC members:
Blair Andrews Eddy Smith
Emerson Elliott Teressa Staten
Mike Griffin John Wadsworth
Lewis Robinson Jean Williams
Just as we trust these brothers and sisters to call the right candidate to be our next pastor, we
trust Jesus already knows whom He has called. Thus, as we pray for our PNC, we also pray
for this candidate and for our congregation – that the Spirit would be preparing us for the
incredible ministry God has envisioned for this coming partnership.
God indeed has the brightest of bright futures for MPC. So let us be faithful to our call to
pray for our leadership (current and future), to pray for one another, and, above all, to pray
for Christ’s leading – and may we give Him all the glory.
In Christ,
Nicole Lock
Staff Rev. Dr. Nicole Lock
Interim 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
Greg Smith
Pianist
Tammy Hortman
Administrative Assistant
ELDERS
Dottie Wise, Clerk
Danny Brown
Reid Burch
Ellen Foster
Julie Garcia
Martin Griffin
(Youth)
Ginger Irby
Mary Plishker
Chuck Standard
Eddy Smith
George Stellings
Kara Rogers
John Wadsworth
James Withers
DEACONS
Ruth Rucker,
Chairman
Doris Griffin
Lynn Lowrey
Christy Maddox
Kylah MacDonald
(Youth)
Cindy Murray
Tony Okrutny
Bob Phillips
Dusty Pope
Jerry Repp
Jill Shedd
Ruth Rucker
Jean Williams
MPC Monthly Newsletter September 2018
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REMNIDER: The Office Will be
Closed on Monday, September 3rd for
Labor Day.
MEN’S BREAKFAST: The monthly
men's breakfast will resume at 8:30
a.m. on Saturday, September 8, in the
Anchor. Men of all ages are invited for
food and fellowship.
COMMUNION The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
will be celebrated on Sunday,
September 9th.
SAVING GRACE CIRCLE will meet
on Thursday, September 13th at 5:00
p.m. at the home of Norma Pierce.
WONDERFUL WEDESDAY BREAK: There will be no Wonderful Wednesday
activities on September 19th.
Red Cross Blood Drive will be
September 24th, from 2-7 p.m. (please
note Red cross date will now be the 4th
Monday)
THE EARLY RISER’S CIRCLE: The
Early Riser’s Circle will meet on Thursday,
September 27th at 8:00 a. m. in Fellowship
Hall. Contact Jean Foster for any
information!
Thank You My Sweet Church Family,
Thank you so much for the support of the Henry Arts
Alliance and our camp! By giving us space, you enabled us to
reach out to the youth of the county and offer amazing programs.
With Love, Lynna Schmidt
To Our Wonderful Church Family,
Bobby and I would like to thank you for all of your cards, texts, emails,
calls, visits, food, support, love, and prayers. As we continue this journey
wee certainly feel all of your kindness and every single prayer. We are
blessed to call McDonough Presbyterian Church “home.”
God’s blessings to all, Bobby and Jean Foster
The Joy Circle will meet in September on
Tuesday the 18th at 1:00.
Hope to see everyone there!
Contact
Judy Alfele with
Questions,
678-772-9299.
Sew Comfy Session The next Sew Comfy session will be September 4th at 6:30 pm in the Adult Sunday
School wing. Pease join us for fun and fellowship while we make mastectomy
pillows for those recovering from cancer surgery. No sewing skills necessary and we
really need people to stuff pillows! Monetary donations for supplies are also
appreciated. Contact Debra Brown at 770-820-8710 or Lynn Lowrey at 770-468-1478 for
more information.
Charitable Planning Seminar
The Stewardship Committee is
hosting a seminar presented by
Lewis Robinson titled “Charitable
Planning Under the New Tax Law
of 2018” on Wednesday, September
5th at 6pm. This seminar will be
repeated on Wednesday, September
12 at 6pm. The presentation should
last 30-45 minutes. If you plan to
attend, or call the church office.
McYouth September Dates
5- McYouth
9- Family Fall Kick-off
10- The Grove (Jr & Sr High Girls)
11-Queen Bee Coffee & Devotion
12- McYouth
19- NO McYouth (Fall Break)
23- HS Starbucks Sunday
26- McYouth
30- Clifton Men’s Shelter (VMO)
September All Youth Activity to
TBA
Realm 101 Wednesdays, September 5 and 12, from 6:30-7:30 pm in the
conference room. Got questions about logging into and using
Realm? Want to know how to access our live streaming, You Tube channel,
and social media accounts? Our Realm Team is here for you! The team will
be available after dinner on September 5 and 12 from 6:30-7:30 to answer
any questions and provide any assistance. Stop by and get connected! If you
have any questions, please see a member of our Realm Team. Chuck
Standard, Reid Burch, Ellen Foster, Deric Garcia, Destiny Williams and
Tony Okrutny.
Wonderful Wednesdays are BACK! Your Deacon team of
Jean, Dusty, and Tim will need your help to keep this
wonderful ministry going. Here are some ways you can help: Set-up, Clean-
up, Cook, or Collect money. Please contact Tim Wirt at wirt2@hotmail.com
The Go-Go’s : We had our annual organizational meeting last week and came up with many
great suggestions for both destinations and lunches. See the tentative schedule below. All of the
dates will include going to lunch. We are trying to keep them on the 3rd Thursday of each
month but that is subject to change.
The dates in bold are the only outings that are confirmed, at this point.
September: SunTrust Park- Braves Stadium Tour. (no game)
October: St. Phillips Cathedral, Atlanta
November 15th: Spivey Hall, Georgia Tech Men’s Glee Club
December 11th: Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tour
January: Booth Western Museum, Cartersville
February: Fox Theater Tour
March: Cyclorama or Fern Bank
April: Montreat, NC (overnight)
May: State Botanical Gardens, Athens
We are currently taking Reservations for the November Trip to Spivey Hall. The concert is so popular that
the tickets are already sold out. I was able to get 22 seats and I am on the wait-list for a few more. We will
confirm the 1st 22 people and put the rest interested on the wait-list in hopes we get more tickets. The price
for the concert is $3.00 each. We are about to confirm the September trip . Be sure to watch your emails for
information on future trips.
Contact Pam Ketner or Pat Robinson for any details. Patricia0924@bellsouth.net | 404-202-3535 or
pamketner1177@gmail.com | 770-318-1177
Walk to End
Alzheimer's,
Sept 29
The statistics are startling: 5 million people now
have Alzheimer's and by 2050 this could rise to 16
million. TEAM MPC & FRIENDS is committed to
raising awareness and funds to support Alzheimer's
care, advocacy, and research, and needs your help.
Here’s how you can help
Join the fight against Alzheimer's by walking
with TEAM MPC & FRIENDS Make a donation
on our fundraising page.
Share with others within the church and beyond.
After all, we are TEAM MPC AND FRIENDS.
Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. West
Alexander Park (new entrance at 120 Jonesboro
Rd.), McDonough, GA
Contact Debbie Withers with questions, 678/522-
4020 or debwithers@gmail.com
MPC Monthly Newsletter September 2018
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
https://onrealm.org/mcdonoughpresbyterian/
mixlr.com/McDonough-presbyterian-church
Stewardship Recently, I was reading my daily devotional from "Grace for the Moment" by Max Lucado. The
title for that day's message was "More Than Family." In Romans, chapter 12, verses 4-5, Paul writes "We are all parts of Christ's body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others." As we
begin the Stewardship season, I ask you to think, meditate and pray about the special talents or abilities God has given you and how you can best apply them to our church. Take the initiative
to grow spiritually by participating in one of our church activities - Sunday school, women's circle, or men's breakfast. And then find an opportunity for you to share your talent by serving in one of our committees or projects. The church. More than family, we are friends. More than
friends, we are family. God's family of friends. Thanks be to God! -George Stellings
Chairman, Stewardship Committee
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
Ushers
8:30 Service
Sept. 2: Gloria Easler, Cindy Murray
Sept. 9: Judy Coker, Nan Mcgarity
Sept. 16: Kay & Eddy Smith
Sept. 23: Pat & Lewis Robinson
Sept. 30: Cathy & Bob Phillips
11:00 Service Sept. 2: Mary & Steve Mellott, Elaine & Sam Hopkins
Sept. 9: Diane & Don Cardell, Kimberly & Rodney Bowler
Sept. 16: Rodney Bowler, Deric Garcia, Peter Thorton, Greg
Cannon
Sept. 23: Cheryl & Woody Fowler, Tim Engelbracht, Jim
Stanton
Sept. 30:Jill & Jim Stroud, Elaine Hopkins, Bob Prophet
Acolyte Cross Bearer Sept. 2: TBD Logan Hawxhurst
Sept. 9: Communion Tucker Malcom
Sept. 16: Winn Anglyn Jamie Gibson
Sept. 23: Communion Candler Irby
Sept. 30: Lily Maddox Emmaline Livermont
OFFICERS ON-CALL Elder: Julie Garcia & Ginger Irby
Deacon: Christy Maddox & Bob Phillips
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS Sept. 2: Judy Neal
Sept. 9: Emmerson Elliott
Sept. 16: Dianne Cardell
Sept. 23: Rollins Irby
Sept. 30: Grace Healy
1. Debbie Gromme
1. Mary Louise
Robinson
1. Peter Thornton
2. Lawson Pace
4. Brinlee Gibbs
5. Johnny Rucker
6. Jim Stanton
6. Julie Standard
6. Melvin Little
7. Bill Lacy
8. Sara Pace
9. Margaret Welch
10. Eddy Smith
10. Samantha Kerr
10. Tilman Gromme
11. Cindy Murray
11. Mallory Warren
12. Cheryl Joyner
12. Linda Blount
13. Dalton Pouliot
14. Lynn Thompson
15. Marge Barnes
16. A.J. Duke
16. George Montague
16. Hunter Gamble
16. Jeff Moddle
17. Laura Lowrey
17. Mike Smith
17. Nick Craig
18. Tim Peters
19. Tyler Standard
20. Kimberly
McKenna
21. Elaine McGarity
21. Greg Smith
21. Logan Hawxhurst
23. Erin Carpenter
24. Mimi Hicks
24. Pat Robinson
25. Margot Peters
25. Nola Crane
26. Beth Gibbs
26. Dianne Cardell
26. Priti Griffin
27. Alan Ross
27. Anna Raines
27. Emily Garman
28. Jake Stanford
28. Lynda Copelan
September Birthdays
FINANCIAL UPDATE
MPC Monthly Newsletter September 2018
August Attendance 2018
8:30 11:00
5-Aug 48 172
12-Aug 38 161
19-Aug 48 185
26-Aug 48 196
Total 182 714
Avg 46 179
Actual YTD 07/31/2018
Budget YTD 07/31/2018 Difference
General Fund Receipts $ 355,095 $ 345,494 $ 9,601
Disbursements:
Operating Expenses 116,014 112,760 3,254
Personnel 184,564 186,423 (1,859)
Programs & Missions 35,506 40,664 (5,158)
Payment on Debt 29,180 29,180 0
Total Disbursements 365,263 369,026 (3,764)
07/31/18 12/31/17 Difference
Debt (Journey of Faith)
Long Term (Building) 204,558 256,182 (51,624)
Total Debt 204,558 256,182 (51,624)
Registration is now open and sponsorship opportunities are
available as well.
Please contact Patrick Healy for more information
phealy@genesislogistics.com .
"WHERE ARE THE HAND
BELLS? We are waiting for you to
come join us in our music ministry. If
you read music (ours looks just like the
music in the hymnal - even though we
do different things with the bells),
please give us one hour a week and
one Sunday a month. You will only
have two notes out of the whole range, so it really
isn't too much to handle. Please talk with J. G.
Humphries and come join us!! 678-583-1977 or
jghu@gmail.com.
MPC Monthly Newsletter August 2018
Fall Kick-Off Picnic and Water Games
Sunday, September 9, 12:00-2:30pm
in The Anchor and on the Field We’re kicking off the fall season with a picnic and games, and we want YOU to be there! There’ll be a water
slide, bouncy house, water balloons, corn hole, and, of course, lots of great food. We’ll provide the fried
chicken and ice cream. You provide a side dish and your favorite ice cream topping. Sign up on the Realm,
on Facebook, or at the reception desk by the Anchor. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors – the more,
the merrier! Dress casually in clothes that can get a little wet. (Either bring a change of clothes, or dress
casually for the day on Sunday morning!) Summer may be over, but the fun has only just begun! See you on
September 9!
Scan or click the QR code
above to sign up on Realm!
Adopt-A-Teacher College Football Frenzy:
September 1 begins the Adopt-A-Teacher College Football Frenzy: Teachers in our public schools often
spend a significant amount of money to purchase schools supplies for students. In order to help the teachers in
our congregation, we will be hosting the football frenzy campaign (Sept 1 - 30). The college football boxes
will be lined up outside the Anchor Gym. We will also have an Adopt-A-Teacher poster with all the supplies
on the teacher's wish list (i.e. paper towels, pens, pencils, disinfecting wipes, crayons,
paper...). Please pickup supplies and donate in your favorite team’s box. May the best team
win! If you have questions about how you can help, please contact Priti Griffin.
pkgriffin620@gmail.com | 6786993081
Hands of Hope Clinic Presents
5th Annual Goblin Gallop 5K/10K/15K Race
Saturday October 20th Panola Mtn. State Park 2620 Highway 155 SW
Stockbridge, GA (Henry County)
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