(*Please stand, as youare able)

Assisted listening devicesare available in theNarthex.

In this hour, we turn ourfull attention to theworship of God. In orderto participate fully,please, no food or drinkin the sanctuary, andremember to silenceyour cell phones andelectronics before thestart of the service. Thank you!

Processional Hymn: Theregal divine imagery herewill not be new to mostsingers, but some maynot expect the thirdstanza’s image of God asmother. Yet it is part ofGod’s self-description inIsaiah 66:13. ThisBohemian Brethren tuneresembles both Genevanpsalm tunes and Frenchfolk songs.

Choral Introit: Sir SydneyHugo Nicholson(1875–1947) was anEnglish choir director,organist and composer,now chiefly rememberedas the founder of theRoyal School of ChurchMusic (RSCM). Inaddition to serving asorganist at WestminsterAbbey, he edited thehymnal, Hymns Ancientand Modern that waspublished in 1916; he didnot live to see the 1950revised edition.

` DECATURPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

Every child of God ~ belonging, engaging, being transformed

January 14, 2018 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 a.m.

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

WORDS OF WELCOME Rev. Alex RodgersPastor: The LORD be with you.People: And also with you.

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Allysen SchaafLeader: Praise the LORD!People: Praise God in the sanctuary, praise God on the sidewalks,

praise God in our homes!Leader: Praise God for God’s mighty deeds and surpassing greatness.People: Praise God with trumpet sound, organ, and singing.Leader: Praise God with dancing and prayer.People: Let everything that breathes praise the LORD!Leader: Let us worship God.

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 645 Mit Freuden ZartSing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

*PRAYER OF ADORATION AND PRAISE

CHORAL INTROIT Lift High the Cross Sydney NicholsonChancel Choir

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Till all the world adore His sacred name. Come,Christians, follow where our Savior trod, The Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God.

[George William Kitchin, altered]

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONO LORD, you have searched our hearts and know who we are. You know when

we sit and when we rise, when we sleep and when we wake. You know when ourthoughts are pure and our actions are right. You know when we fall short andwhen we turn away. There is no part of ourselves that we can hide from you. We bring to you all that we are, the good and the bad, the darkness and the light...(Silence is kept for personal prayers of confession.)

Call us by name, O God. Help us to hear your voice. Forgive us and make usnew. Cleanse our hearts. Help us to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humblywith you. Lead us in the way everlasting. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

*THE PASSING OF THE PEACEThe peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

(Please turn to your neighbor and pass the peace of Christ.)

Hymn: The first fourstanzas of thisballad-like hymn areunderstood to be in thevoice of Christ, with thefifth reflecting theindividual singer’sresponse. Created forthis traditional Scottishtune, the text waswritten to mark theconclusion of a youthvolunteer’s time ofministry.

The process ofConfirmation in thetradition of the PC(USA)is an importantmilestone along alifelong journey of faithin Christ. At DPC, weinvite all of our 8th gradeyouth as well as anyhigh school youth toparticipate in theConfirmation program. This program is a timefor learning, growth,questioning, discerningand wrestling with themajor tenets of theChristian faith. Alongside of adultmembers of thecongregation,Confirmands will spendtime reading Scripture,learning about majortopics of Christianity(i.e. Jesus, baptism,prayer, worship, etc.)and considering what itmeans to be a memberof the PresbyterianChurch and to live theChristian life. See moreabout what thisparticular class willstudy and experience atthe end of the serviceportion of your bulletin.

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*HYMN 726 Will You Come and Follow Me Kelvingrove

Children are invited forward during the last stanza. Following the Children’s Moment,children ages 4 to 2nd grade have the option of attending Children’s Chapel in Scott Chapel.For pick up after worship in the chapel, exit the sanctuary through the door by the piano andturn right. If your child is 3 & under, please drop off and pick up at the nursery in Bradley.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Kendall HamiltonLeader: We now go our separate ways.Adults: May God be with you there.Children: May God be with you here.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Rev. Rodgers

OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 Samuel 3:1-20(pew Bible, page 247, OT)

Leader: The Word of the LORD.People: Thanks be to God.

Wide Open DoorsSERMON “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Rev. Rodgers

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in

Jesus Christ his only Son, our LORD; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, bornof the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, andburied; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; heascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the HolyGhost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP(Please sign and pass the Ritual of Friendship Register at this time

so that we might know your concerns and keep you informedabout the life and ministry of this community of faith.)

COMMISSIONING OF CONFIRMANDS AND MENTORS Rev. SchaafConfirmation Class of 2018:

Jemma Brooks, confirmand Ann Churchman, mentorSam DeLisle, confirmand Jeff Vaughan, mentorRush Forquer, confirmand Brian Beaubien, mentorBen Gatchel, confirmand David Hughes, mentorNate Geiger, confirmand Aaron McClennen, mentorTyler Johnson, confirmand Tom Sizemore, mentorIvy Leach, confirmand Marion Owen, mentorTyler Murdoch, confirmand Larry Dowd, mentorAnna Taggart, confirmand Debora Owens, mentorIsabel Taggart, confirmand Georgee Wiley, mentor

Offertory Anthem:Kayron Lee Scott(b.1950) is aninternationally knownteacher, musician,conductor andcomposer of sacredmusic, choral music andhymns, residing inBirmingham, Alabama.He is widely recognized as one of America'sforemost composers ofmusic for the church.

Processional Hymn:Two great truths informthis text: first, that thetestimony of experienceis powerful andpersuasive; and second,that no one shouldventure to minister onone’s own strengthrather than God’s. Thetune reflects a19th-century practice ofadapting piano piecesas hymn tunes.

Organ Voluntary: CraigSellar Lang (1891-1971)was a New Zealand-born British organist,composer andprofessor of music. Hewas educated at CliftonCollege, and the RoyalCollege of Music, andThe University ofDurham, studying withWalter Parratt andCharles V. Stanford.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and 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.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

ANTHEM Who at My Door is Standing? English folk tuneChancel Choir arranged, K. Lee Scott

Who at my door is standing, there patiently drawing near, Who entrance is demanding? Whoseis the voice I hear? Sweetly the tones are falling: “Now, open the door for Me! If thou wilt heedMy calling, I will abide with thee.” Within, the rooms are darkened, all filled with dust and sin. How shameful, how unworthy for Christ to enter in. Yet the tones are falling: “Now open thedoor for Me! If thou wilt heed My calling, I will abide with thee.” Door of my heart, I hasten! Thee will I open wide. Though He rebuke and chasten, He shall with me abide. Yet the tonesare falling: “Now open the door for Me!” LORD God, I hear Thee calling, Come now, abide withme.

[Mary Slade]

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND THANKSGIVING

FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 722 CanonburyLord, Speak to Me That I May Speak

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Rev. Rodgers

*CHORAL RESPONSE Thomas W. HolcombeLORD, lead us with your gentle hand, and grant us your love and peace. Amen.

*ORGAN VOLUNTARY Tuba Tune in D C. S. Lang

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Sanctuary Flowers

The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God

and in loving memory of

Bob Farrar

by Dede Farrar, Linda Farrar Cravey, Terri Farrar Potter

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Usher CaptainDudley Larus

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Today’s Children’s Chapel leader:Emily Wilmesherr

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Music texts reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-720828 - All Rights Reserved - Used with Permission

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As faithful stewards of God’s good creation, please recycle your bulletins;receptacles are available at each exit.

Confirmation at DPC

Each of our Confirmands is paired with an adult mentor from the congregation. FromJanuary to May Confirmands will meet together on Sunday afternoons as a group and divideinto small groups to discuss the Gospel of Luke and various topics ranging from Jesus, theSacraments, Worship, the meaning of membership and living out their faith in the interfaithworld in which we live. This process is an important time of growth and learning for theConfirmands and their mentors and during the process Confirmands will:

^ Attend 11 Confirmation sessions

^ Complete two service projects

^ Attend at least eight worship services and reflect on each service

^ Attend Confirmation Kickoff and Spring Retreats

^ Read the entire Gospel of Luke

^ Write a personal statement of faith

^ Meet with the Session of DPC to share their Confirmation journey and statement of faith

Would you be interested in providing snacks for one of our Confirmation sessions on Sunday afternoons or a

meal for our spring retreat? Please contact Rev. Schaaf if interested: aschaaf@dpchurch.org.

Be sure to join us on Sunday, May 13, as we celebrate Confirmation Sunday.

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You are invited to stop in the Narthex today after this morning's worship service to tie a knot–whichrepresents a prayer–on a two prayer quilts. These quilts are for Susan Johnson and John Newsome. Please come add your prayer for these members of our church family.

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 ShererVic Verdi

Class of 2019Nicole Alexander

Sue BingemanLynn EvansKen Graff

Dudley LarusConnie MorrisConnie PerryGordon Rose

Jody Sauls

Class of 2020Hikie Allen IV

Trish AllenJan Bedol

Betheda GramlingLaura HamptonDavid HughesCharlie Orth

Scott OvercarshJeremy Smith

(to be installedJanuary 28)

TrusteesBob Wilson (Class of 2017)Les Cook (Class of 2018)

Tricia Wynegar (Class of 2019)Walt Drake (Class of 2020)

Youth ElderBrianna Hunter (May, 2018)

Stephen Hughes (May 2019)

W ide-Open Doors Capital Campaign UpdateGrateful to God and excited about the future of DPC’s mission, as of December 29, 2017, the Wide Open DoorsCampaign has gifts committed totaling $3,139,607. We will continue our follow up with phone calls and visits as wecontinue this very successful campaign for DPC and move closer to the total project cost of $4.2 million. If you haveany questions about the campaign or would like to receive a packet, please contact our hard-working volunteercampaign coordinator, Elizabeth Orth, at eorth@dpchurch.org or (404) 234-6970.

Wide Open Doors Dedication Celebration on January 21Join us on Sunday, January 21, as we dedicate and celebrate the beautiful new spaces made possible by yourgenerosity to the Wide Open Doors Campaign. ZestAtlanta will provide a reception luncheon following worship andwe will explore renovated spaces with walking tours.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSHave an event to promote at DPC? Send details to promote@dpchurch.org

Wide Open Doors

Sunday, January 14, 2018Rev. Alex Rodgers preaching

Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-20Title: Do You Hear What I Hear?

Commission onformation Class of 2018On January 14, Dr. Speed will be leading worship and a jointElders/Deacons gathering on hospitality and reaching out tothe community at First Presbyterian Church, LaGrange, GA

Sunday, January 21, 2018Rev. Dr. Todd Speed preaching

Texts: Mark 1:14-21 and 1 Corinthians 12Title: Beyond the Doors–Jesus Invites Us to FollowDedication and Celebration of Capital Campaign

Reception Following Worship

Sunfday, January 28, 2018Rev. Dr. Todd Sped preaching

Text: Mark 1:21-28Title: Beyond the Doors–Jesus Teaches with Authority

Ordain & Install the Elder Class of 2020

Wednesday Night Supper & ProgramsJanuary 17, 2018

Adult Menu: Salad Bar; Pulled BBQ Pork on Buns; Tater Tots;Baked Beans; DessertChildren’s Menu: Chicken Nuggets; Tater Tots; Peas; Dessert

Program for Wednesday, January 17:Resolutions and Renovations-led by Rev. Alex Rodgers(resolution-a formal expression of intention made, the actof resolving or determining a course of action;renovate-to make new or as if new again, to restore togood condition). Location: Main Level McGeachy

Children’s Ministry Wednesday Nights thisSpring:Starting January 17, Emily Wilmesherr will be teaching achildren's program from 6:30-7:10. The program fromJanuary 17-February 28 will be science experiments thatconnect to scripture. March 7-April 18 will be a Legosstorytelling program where children will focus on a Biblestory and create a retelling of the story using Legos that theywill record to make a movie. This mid-week program forchildren is designed to help the children connect their faithto their life outside of Sunday mornings. The lessons will befun and interactive. Most of the lesson will wrap up around7pm, if you need to get children home, but we will continuethrough the adult program time if you chose to stay.

Upcoming Wednesday Night Series

Location: Main Level McGeachyJanuary 24:

Infrastructure-led by Rev. Alex Rodgers(the basic underlying framework, the foundations of ourfaith)

January 31:Hospitality-led by Rev. Dr. Todd Speed(the reception and treatment of guests and strangers)

February 7:Generation to Generation led by Linda LeBron

DPCC RegistrationIt's registration time at Decatur Presbyterian Children'sCommunity! Our Wide Open Doors have been servingchildren (9 months through Kindergarten) & their familiessince 1948.

School Tours Every Wednesday in Januaryand February at 9:30 am

Kindergarten information MeetingFriday, January 19, 2018

9:30 am

Regiatration starts February 2, 2018 and we will also have anOpen House that day at noon. More info? Call Ellen McClureat 404-378-1770 or email emcclure@dpchurch.org

Break BreadIt’s time to sign up for a Winter/SpringBreak Bread Group! Break Bread groupsare groups of DPC members who gather toshare a meal and enjoy fellowship. Greatway to meet new people and strengthen

bonds with other in your church family! Groups meet threetimes between February and May. Contact Marianne Adamswith questions at 404-373-5979 oradamsmm@bellsouth.net.

Yes! I would like to be part of the Break Bread food &fellowship!

Name(s): _________________________________________

(If you were in a Fall 2017 group, only name is needed unlessyour contact info has changed.)

Address: _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

(please * your preferred communication method)

Indicate your preferences below:(check all that apply – for example, if you are interestedin either weekends or weekdays, check both)

When? __ Weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) __ Weekday (Mon-Thurs)

Where? __ Eat In (home) __ Eat Out (restaurant)

Sign up by January 28, 2018

Forms with more information are available at the ReceptionDesk.

Recycle Your Advent Wreath

If you made an Advent wreath at ourAdvent Festival, we would love to have thewreath form, candle holders, and pins backto use again!

You may leave them in the basket in theChildren’s Ministry Check In area. (Just upthe stairs to the right of the Reception Desk)

College ConnectionsRemember these college students during January:Alan Adams Georgia Tech Birthday: 6/8

Address: 840 Techwood Dr. NW , , Atlanta, GA 30313Major: Industrial and Systems EngineeringEmail: alan.adams.12098@gmail.comInterests: Theta Chi Fraternity, Co-op at Coca Cola,Research at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA),Student Alumni Association, Investments Committee

Eric Gehle Montana State University Birthday: 8/4Address: 1720 W Olive St, Apartment B

Bozeman, MT 59715Major: Environmental StudiesEmail: edgehle@gmail.comInterests: Hiking, Camping, Fishing

Michelle Jones Rhodes College Birthday: 1/3Address: 2000 North Parkway, Rhodes Box 1800

Memphis, TN 38112Email: p.michellej20@gmail.com

Michael McGill Hinds Community College Birthday: 7/15Address: Newton Walker Hall, Suite 3313, PO Box 1100,

Raymond, MS 39154-1100Email: Mikestunna7@gmail.com

Daniella Murdoch Georgia Tech Birthday: 12/7Address: 337188 Georgia Tech Station, Atlanta, GA 30332Major: Environmental ScienceInterests: soccer, reading, food

Rachel Scott Samford University Birthday: 6/11Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, PO Box 291725

Birmingham, ALMajor: NursingEmail: scottrachel0@gmail.comInterests: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, football, running, bakingand country music

Frances Turk Rollins College Birthday: 1/9Address: 1000 Holt Ave - 2378

Winter Park, FL 32789-4499Major: UndecidedInterests: Volleyball, basketball, music, animals (especiallycats), travel

Sally Vaughan Mississippi State University Birthday: 5/12Address: 21 1/2 University Drive, Apt. 3

Starkville, MS 39759Major: PR/Bus AdminEmail: sav94@msstate.eduInterests: Pi Beta Phi, Dog Harvie, relishing last year ofcollege!

Nominations Council–Class of 2020Nominations Council to Name Class of 2020

The Nominations Council seeks the input of the congregationas it begins the process of identifying potential newmembers for the Nominations Council class of 2020. Thecouncil is comprised of nine active members (three classes ofthree members, serving three year terms) elected by thecongregation, two elders appointed by the Session, and thesenior minister (as staff liaison).

The Nominations Council serves the congregation byrecommending a slate of elders and trustee annually;recommending, separately, a slate for the NominationsCouncil, itself, annually; and, when necessary,recommending persons to serve on pastor nominatingcommittees.

Members of the council serve a terms of three years. Anyactive member of the congregation may nominate any activemember of the congregation to serve on the council. Thenominees will be presented for election at the AnnualCongregational Meeting in February 2018.

The current Nominations Council include:Maureen Vandiver, Chair / Ken Graff, Chair-elect

Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019Marianne Adams Adrianne Leonard Elizabeth OrthHeather Beaubien Toni Scott Jeremy SmithKen Graff Jeff Vaughan Bill Turnipseed

I nominate ______________________________________ toserve on the Nominations Council (Class of 2020).

I nominate ______________________________________ toserve on the Nominations Council (Class of 2020).

I nominate ______________________________________ toserve on the Nominations Council (Class of 2020).

Please submit your nomination(s) by putting thecompleted form in the offering plate, mailing it to thechurch office, or placing it in the Nominations Councilmail box in the church office.

Recent Session ActionAt the December 5 meeting, the DPC Session approved amotion to acknowledge Rev. Vernon Gramling as ParishAssociate for Pastoral Care and provide him with sharedspace in the church to offer pastoral counseling on a fee-for-service basis to both church members and outside clients(15-20 hours/week). There would be no cost to the churchfor Rev. Gramling’s services, which would be a great help inbroadening the pastoral care ministry of the church. This willbe effective February 14, 2018.

Children, Youth, & Families

Where Does My Child Go Sunday Mornings?

Sunday School, 9:15 amBegin at the Children’s Ministry Check in area, located to theright of the Reception Desk. You will be directed from there.

Worship, 10:30 am to 11:30 amChildren are welcome in worship at DPC!

Worship bags are available for children in the narthex (lobby)and the front pew on the right side of the sanctuary by thepiano.

Children's Chapel is an interactive worship experience forPreK (4 yr olds) to 2nd grades. Children have the option toleave after the Children's Moment for worship in the chapel.NOTE NEW LOCATION: For pick up after worship in thechapel, exit the sanctuary through the door by the piano andturn right.

Nursery and Toddlers continue with professional caregiversduring the worship hour in the Bradley building. You may exitthe sanctuary by the piano and walk straight through the hallinto the Bradley Building.

Mark Your Calendars:Club 45 Event

Sunday. January 283 to 5 pm

Tween Room (LL, Mc)

Contact Emily Wilmesherrfor more info

ewilmesherr@dpchurch.org

Baptism WorkshopJanuary 289:15 to 10:10 amChildren’s Ministry Classroomsfor children Pre-K to 5th Grade

New Space Directions:Wednesday Nights:

Come in the Fellowship Hall door by the playground. Youcan walk straight through the SFH, down a few steps,&turn left to get to the children's choir room & gatheringroom for Kid's Club.

Sunday School and Nursery:Come in through the church's front door located underthe burgundy awning on Church St. Walk all the waydown the main hallway to the reception desk, make aright & you will see the Children's Ministry check-in area. You will check-in all your children in this area. Nursery islocated through the glass doors of the check-in area andSunday School for 4 yr olds-5th grade is down the stairs. There will be a greeter in the check-in area each week tohelp you.

Youth MinistryNO Youth Group Tonight

Join us on Monday, Jan 15th for MLK Day service projects,8am-1:30pm. RSVP to Allysen if you plan to join.

Youth Summer Trips: Sign Ups & Deposits Due January 16!Montreat Youth Conference, 8th-12th graders, June 10-16,2018Massanetta Springs Middel School Mission Trip &Conference, 5th–7th graders, June 24-29, 2018High School Mission Trip to New Orleans, 8th–12th graders,July 9-15, 2018

More info–email Allysen Schaaf at aschaaf@dpchurch.org

Sycamore House OPEN HOUSE on January 28

Classes/Small Groups for AdultsWorship+2 Opportunity (learning & growing in faith)

Info on Adult Faith FormationDuring the Week

There are several weekly and monthly small groups at DPC! If you’re interested in any of them, feel free to attend orcontact Rev. Alex Rodgers with questions.

Men’s Bible Study (weekly Monday morning 7 a.m., MainLevel McGeachy, across from Keith Parlor, led by BillJackson)

Faith in Real Life (weekly Monday evening 7:00 p.m. in KeithParlor, Main Level McGeachy, OR Wednesday morning 9:30a.m., Main Level McGeachy, across from Keith Parlor, led byVernon Gramling)

Bible Study (weekly Wednesday morning 7:15 a.m., MainLevel McGeachy, across from Keith Parlor, led by DudleyLarus)

Presbyterian Women Day Circle (monthly on the 2nd Tuesdayof each month 10:30 a.m. with luncheon to follow, MainLevel McGeachy)

Presbyterian Women Night Circle (monthly on the 2nd

Thursday 6:30 p.m. with light supper, location varies)

Moms Book Club (monthly, location varies, contactewilmesherr@dpchurch.org for more information)

Men in the Middle (monthly on the 1st Thursday 8:00 p.m.,location varies contact tspeed@dpchurch.org for moreinformation)

Info on Adult Faith Formationon Sunday Mornings

If you haven’t found a place during the 9:15-10:15 hour yet,please feel free to try any of these opportunities:

Connect Coffee Club (Keith Parlor, Main Level McGeachy)Informal new group-connect with friends, connect withScripture, connect with faith (Coffee available!)

Cornerstone led by Dave Williams (Upper Level McGeachy)1/14: Theology: A Short Introduction1/21: Theology: Does God Exist as a Trinity?1/28: Theology: Hell Revisited

Crusaders (Main Level McGeachy, across from Keith Parlor)1/14: Tom Adams teaching1/21 & 1/28: Vernon Gramling teaching

Friendship (Session Room, Main Level McGeachy-class beginsat 9:00am)

January: Revelation led by Rev. Dr. John Freeman

Living Faith (Slack Fellowship Hall)1/14: Debora Owens facilitates Wired Word (a currentevents based study)January & February: Animate: Bible, led by Ed Owens

Two new opportunities during the Faith Formation hour(9:15-10:15)!

The beginning of a new year gives us an opportunity to trynew things. The recently formed Adult Faith FormationCommittee along with the Faith Formation Council hascreated some new opportunities for adults on Sundaymornings.

Living Faith will meet in Slack Fellowship Hall. Ed Owenswill be teaching Animate: Bible during the months of Januaryand February. This class is open to anyone who wishes toattend and is not targeting a specific age group or stage oflife.

Connect Coffee Club (connect with friends, connect withScripture, connect with faith) will meet in Keith Parlor. This isan informal group open to anyone that will meet forfellowship and discussion. Coffee will be available.

‘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, February 1.All are welcome.

Faith in Real Life Small GroupFaith in Real Life offers an opportunity todeepen your relationship with God in a smallgroup of fellow seekers. It is a place tostruggle with scripture and a place topractice prayer and meditation. Your mindwill be challenged and your soul nourished. You're invited to join!

Monday nights from 7:00-8:30 orWednesday mornings from 9:30-11

Main Level McGeachyQuestions? Email group leaders Vernon Gramling(vernongramling@gmail.com) or Dana Young(danalisayoung@gmail.com) 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!

Mission Info & Opportunities

Threshold Ministry NewsDo you enjoy working on the computer? Threshold needs avolunteer to assist with data entry. Training would be duringThreshold hours (Mondays and Thursdays, 9-11:45am), butafter training, the hours would be flexible. We also need avolunteer to create some documents and do copying. Ifinterested, please contact director Ellen Gallow ategallow@dpchurch.org. Thank you for all of your donationsand support!

Help Memorial Drive PC on MLK WeekendDr. Speed has been working with other churches of theAtlanta Presbytery to create a sustainable organization tohost multiple worshiping communities and ministriessupporting the diverse population of Clarkston on thecampus of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.Come help with renovations to welcome the new non-profitMemorial Drive Ministries.

Martin Luther King WeekendSaturday, January 13, 2018 and Monday, January 15, 2018

9am to 1 pm (lunch included)5140 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

www.memorialdriveministries.org

In Our Community

Presbyterians for a Better Georgia

Advocacy Training WorkshopTuesday, January 23

6:00 to 8:30 pmTrinity Presbyterian Church

3003 Howell Mill RoadAtlanta, GA 30327

Register at www.p4bg.org$8, dinner included

Special Presentations by:William McFarland

Housing GeorgiaGeorgians Advancing Communities Together

Laura ColbertGeorgians for a Healthy Future

Organ Concert at St. Bart’sSaturday, January 27

7:30 pmOn Saturday, January 27, at 7:30 p.m., world-renownedconcert organist Todd Wilson will perform this season’s onlyFriends of the Organ Recital at St. Bartholomew’s EpiscopalChurch. Mr. Wilson is head of the Organ Department at theCleveland Institute of Music and Curator of the E.M. Skinnerpipe organ at Severance Hall in Cleveland, OH; he is alsoDirector of Music at Cleveland’s Trinity Cathedral. Theprogram includes works by Marcel Dupré, Johann SebastianBach, Gerre Hancock, Maurice Duruflé, Charles-Marie Widor,and an improvisation on a submitted theme.Ticket prices are $20 for general admission, $10 for students(with ID), and free to members of Friends of the Organ.Friends of the Organ members are invited to a pre-concertreception in the meeting room at 6:30 p.m. A publicreception follows the concert.

THIS WEEK AT DPC

Key: LL - Lower Level, ML - Main Level, UL - Upper Level; M - McGeachy, B - BradleySUNDAY, JANUARY 14Rev. Dr. Todd Speed is preaching at the First Presbyterian Church in LaGrange9:00 a.m. Friendship Class: Rev. Dr. John Freeman, “Revelation”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML9:15 a.m. Crusader Class: Tom Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crusader Classroom, M:ML

Cornerstone Class: Dave Williams, “Theology, A Short Introduction”. . . . . . . . Cornerstone Classroom, M:ULNew! Connect Coffee Club.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith ParlorNew! Living Faith: Led by Ed Owens, “Animate: Bible”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship HallSunday School for Children.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B:MLSunday School for Youth.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Alex Rodgers, Commissioning of Confirmation Class, Mentors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:45 a.m. Confirmation Kickoff Luncheon and Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House1:00 p.m. Norvisi-Friendship Presbyterian Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

Monday, January 15DPC, DPCC, and the Global Village Project closed for the M.L. King Holiday8 a.m.- 1 p.m. M.L. King Jr. Day Youth Service Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Various9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Memorial Drive Ministries Work Day (lunch included). . . . 5140 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 300839 - 11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry Open.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House7:00 p.m. Faith in Real Life: Evening Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor

Tuesday, January 162:00 p.m. All Staff Weekly Check-in Meeting, Worship Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML5:30 p.m. Personnel Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML

Wednesday, January 179:30 a.m. Faith in Real Life: Day Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crusader Classroom, M:ML4:30-7:30 p.m. Childcare for Wednesday Night Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Building

Kid’s Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Building, Playground4:30 p.m. Cricket Choir (4 year olds - Kindergarten). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M:LL4:30 p.m. Endowment Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML5:00 p.m. Carol Choir (Grades 1-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M:LL5:15-6:15 p.m. Dinner Line Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall5:30 p.m. Chapel Choir (grades 3-5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M:LL6:10-6:30 p.m. “Together Time” for All Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall6:30 p.m. Children’s Programming: “Science and Scripture” (Emily Wilmesherr). . . . . . . . . . Children’s Ministry, M:LL6:30 p.m. Adult Programming: “Wide Open Doors - Renovations and Resolutions”.. . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chancel Choir Rehearsal Room, M:LL7:45 p.m. High School Youth Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

Thursday, January 189 - 11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House9:15 a.m. DPCC Chapel Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Chapel10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crusader Classroom, M:ML1-3 p.m. Staff Calendar Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML3:30 p.m. Agnes Scott College Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agnes Scott College5:30 p.m. Retreat Center Ministry Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML8:00 pm AAs (open meeting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore Hosue

Friday, January 19All Day DPCC Kindergarten Informational Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M212 (Crusader Classroom)12:30 p.m. Church office closes

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21Celebration and Dedication of “Wide Open Doors” Renovation CompletionName Tag Sunday! Bring a Friend to Church Sunday!9:00 a.m. Friendship Class: Rev. Dr. John Freeman, “Revelation”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML9:15 a.m. Crusader Class: Vernon Gramling.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crusader Classroom, M:ML

Cornerstone Class: Dave Williams, “Does God Exist as a Trinity?”. . . . . . . . . . Cornerstone Classroom, M:ULNew! Connect Coffee Club.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith ParlorNew! Living Faith: Led by Ed Owens, “Animate: Bible”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship HallSunday School for Children.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B:MLSunday School for Youth.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session Room, M:ML10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Dr. Todd Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:30 a.m. Reception Luncheon and Walking Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House1:00 p.m. Norvisi-Friendship Presbyterian Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

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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 transformedCore Strategies 2015-2017

1. Engage people of all ages in high quality experiences of worship and faith formation2. Implement courageous outreach efforts that engage new people with the church community3. Care compassionately for those struggling with life circumstances, including those living on the margins of society4. Intentionally build relationships within the church community

The Church StaffPastors

Rev. Dr. Todd Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tspeed@dpchurch.orgRev. Alex Rodgers. . . . Associate Pastor for Faith Formation & Congregational Care. arodgers@dpchurch.orgRev. Allysen Schaaf. . . . . . . . . . Associate Pastor for Youth & Their Families.. . . . . . . . aschaaf@dpchurch.orgEmily Wilmesherr. . . . . . . . Director of Children’s Ministry & Fellowship Events. ewilmesherr@dpchurch.org

Full TimeJuan Hernandez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contract CustodianDenise Howell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program & Ministerial Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . dhowell@dpchurch.orgEllen McClure.. . . . . . . . . . Director, Decatur Presbyterian Children’s Community. . . emcclure@dpchurch.orgMatthew McMahan. . . . . . . . . Minister of Music (Choirmaster and Organist). . . . . mmcmahan@dpchurch.orgKathy Morse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kmorse@dpchurch.org

Part TimeAnn Beesley.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . abeesley@dpchurch.orgR. G. Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Plant Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rgevans@dpchurch.orgEllen Gallow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator of Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . egallow@dpchurch.orgLori McMahan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Children’s Music Ministry. . . . . . . . . lmcmahan@dpchurch.orgElizabeth Orth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital Campaign Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eorth@dpchurch.orgSylvester Poole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CustodianKeenan Rodgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Media/Website Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . krodgers@dpchurch.orgMichael Sanchez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Ministry Assistant.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . msanchez@dpchurch.org

InternsAlexandra Hutson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Ministry Intern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ahutson@dpchurch.orgRichelle Smith.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supervised Ministry Intern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rsmith@dpchurch.orgMadison Vaughn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s Ministry Intern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mvaughn@dpchurch,orgLouden Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supervised Ministry Intern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lyoung@dpchurch.org

Rev. Dr. Jasper N. Keith, Jr., Pastor Emeritus

Affiliated StaffRev. Sarah Hooker, UKirk Campus Minister for Agnes Scott College and Emory University, sarah@ukirkatlanta.com

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