(*Please stand, asyou are able)

Processional Hymn:This lively text waswritten by HerbertFrederick Brokering, forthe 90th Anniversary ofSt. Olaf College inNorthfield, Minnesota. Echoing Psalm 98, it is aprime example of a 20th-century hymn stylebased on phrases ratherthan completesentences. Theexuberant tune,composed by David N.Johnson, was createdexpressly for this text.

Choral Introit: These twostanzas are drawn from amuch longer hymncreated for theprocessional at anEnglish choir festival in1865. The original textlacked the refrain whichimparts so much energyto this hymn text. Thecomposer of the tune,Richard Wayne Dirksen(d. 2003), an Americanchurch musician andcomposer, served asChoirmaster andOrganist of WashingtonNational Cathedral.

DECATURPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

Every child of God ~ belonging, engaging, being transformed

September 21, 2014 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 a.m.

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

WORDS OF WELCOME Rev. Dr. Todd SpeedPastor: The LORD be with you.People: And also with you.

*CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 8) Lucy StrongLeader: O LORD, our LORD, how majestic is your name in all the earth!People: When I look at your heavens, the moon and the stars that you have

established;Leader: What are human beings that you are mindful of us, mortals that you care for us?People: Yet you have made us a little lower than angels, and crowned us with glory

and honor.Leader: You have given us dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all

things under our feet.People: O LORD, our LORD, how majestic is your name in all the earth!Leader: Praise the LORD!People: The LORD’s name be praised!

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 458 DexterEarth and All Stars

*PRAYER OF ADORATION AND PRAISE Lucy Strong

CHORAL INTROIT: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart Richard Wayne DirksenChancel Choir

Rejoice, ye pure in heart! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! Your festal banner wave on high, Thecross of Christ your King. Hosanna, hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! Yes, on throughlife’s long path, Still chanting as ye go; From youth to age, by night and day, In gladness and inwoe. Hosanna, hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!

[Edward Hayes Plumptre]

CALL TO CONFESSION Anna Owens

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Anna OwensHoly God, your eternal power and divine nature are revealed in the wonders of

your creation. Yet, even though we are aware of your presence, we fail to honoryou or give thanks to you. Instead, we trust in ourselves, lean on our ownunderstandings, and claim to be wiser than we are. And we are sorely tempted toworship and serve the creature rather than you, our Creator...(Silence is kept for personal prayers of confession.)

Forgive us, Holy God, and renew our faith. May the power of the gospel turnus back to your will, that we may trust in your ways and follow yourcommandments, to the glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord,Amen.

Hymn God of theSparrow: Though a lackof punctuation makesthis text appearfreeform and theflowing tune enhances asense of movement,each stanza is firmlyanchored by a finalsignificant word (praise,save, thanks, life, peacehome), a sign of God’spresence in an ever-changing world.

Children’s Chapel:Children in Pre-Kthrough 2nd grade leavethe sanctuary after theChildren’s Moment forChildren’s Chapel in theScott Chapel. This 20-30minute worship time isstructured much like thesanctuary worship. Children sing, hear aBible story, and take upthe offering. They arelearning the Apostle’sCreed and are beginningto take turns leading thecall to worship.

Worship Readiness:Worship Readinessfollows Children’sChapel and is for 1st and2nd graders. They arelearning about the partsof the worship serviceeach week and willreceive Bibles inworship once the classis completed inNovember.

Following the sermon,the congregation isgiven the opportunity torespond to hearingGod’s Word through theAffirmation of Faith,affirming what webelieve and expressingour faith. The 197th

General Assembly(PCUSA, 1985) made itsown the action of the177th General Assembly(PCUS, 1977) withreference to ADeclaration of Faithwhich is as follows:"That 'A Declaration ofFaith' be adopted as acontemporarystatement of faith, areliable aid for Christianstudy, liturgy, andinspiration . . . "(Minutes, PCUS, 1977,Part I, p. 168), with theunderstanding that onlythe current Book ofConfessions hasconstitutional standing.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Anna Owens

*GLORIA PATRI 579 Henry W. GreatorexGlory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be:World without end. Amen, Amen.

*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE Anna OwensThe peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

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

*HYMN 272 RoederGod of the Sparrow

(The children are invited forward during the last stanza. Following the Children’s Moment,children 4-years-old through 2nd grade may go to Children’s Chapel, or return to sit with their

parents. 1st and 2nd graders will participate in a Worship Readiness class and may be picked up inthe Session Room following the worship service. Following the service, 4- and 5-year olds will be

awaiting their parents in the Bradley Building.)

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

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

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Dr. Speed

NEW TESTAMENT READING Romans 1:16-25(pew Bible, page 152, NT)

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

seeking the SOURCESERMON “Can We Find God in Nature?” Dr. Speed

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from A Declaration of Faith) Dr. Perzavia PraylowGod created and rules in love. God created all the worlds that are and upholds

and rules everything. We affirm that the universe exists by the power of God’sWord and Spirit. God has chosen to give it reality out of the love we have come toknow in Christ.

God still works through the processes that shape and change the earth and theliving things upon it. We acknowledge God’s care and control in the regularity ofthe universe as well as in apparently random happenings. There is no event fromwhich God is absent and his ultimate purpose in all events is just and loving. Thatpurpose embraces our choices and will surely be accomplished. The Creator worksin all things toward the new creation that is promised in Christ. Amen.

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Dr. Praylow(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.)

Offertory Anthem: English composerMartin Shaw was, alongwith Ralph VaughanWilliams, the jointeditor of the Songs ofPraise hymnal and theOxford Book of Carols. A student at theRoyal College of Music,he composed muchchurch music includingChrist’s Flock, written in1953 for the Church ofSaint Francis in Nygong,Kenya. The text is byFrancis Kinmelwershe(c. 1540 – c. 1580)about whom little isknown.

Processional Hymn: Inthe course of manyrevisions, the originaleucharistic emphasis ofthis text has shifted to ahymn of thanksgivingfor a wide range ofhuman experience. It isset to the tune that iscustomary in NorthAmerica, though notelsewhere. The text isaltered from FolliottSandford Pierpoint, andthe tune composed byConrad Kocher, asharmonized in TheEnglish Hymnal.

Organ Voluntary:Robert Powell is anAmerican organist andcomposer. He served asAssistant Director ofMusic at the Cathedralof St. John the Divine inNew York City, and formany years wasOrganist andChoirmaster for ChristEpiscopal Church,Greenville, SC.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Allysen SchaafOur 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 Rev. Schaaf ANTHEM: Christ’s Flock Martin Shaw

Chancel Choir

In Christ’s own flock let love be surely placed; In Christ’s own flock let concord hate expel: OfChrist’s own flock let love be so embraced, As we in Christ, and Christ in us may dwell. Christis the author of all unity, From whence proceedeth all felicity. O sing unto this glitt’ring gloriousKing, O praises bring from every living thing: Let heart and voice like bells of silver ring. Alleluia!

[ Francis Kinmelwershe]

*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 Rev. Schaaf

FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 473 DixFor the Beauty of the Earth

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Dr. Speed

*CHORAL AMEN (seven-fold, in C) Peter C. Lutkin

*ORGAN VOLUNTARY: Trumpet Tune in B-flat Robert W. Powell

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Sanctuary Flowers

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

and in loving memory of our parents

Walter & Ida Burke

and

Yancy & Mabel Holbrook

by their children

David & Pat Holbrook

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Usher CaptainStephen Leonard

GreetersWes and Nick Cribb

AcolytesHannah Godwin

Myra Phelps

CruciferChet Allen

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Parents of Pre-K or Kindergarten age: Please sign your children in for Extended Care with the volunteersseated in the front row prior to the worship service. Today’s Extended Care volunteers are:

2s & 3s: Rachel & Luke Ellis4s & Ks: Catherine & Bo King

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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Theme for Program Year 2014-2015

The theme for 2014-2015 is "Seeking the Source" and weare examining together the deepest questions of faith andlife. We are using Shirley Guthrie's Christian Doctrine as aguide for our study. Copies are available in the churchoffice for $22.

Short Term Sunday School Classeson “Seeking the Source”

Classes held in the Keith Parlor, 9:15 a.m.October 5— How Does God Find Us? The Doctrine of

Special Revelation (Guthrie, Chapter 4)Led by Dr. George Stroup

October 12— Who Is God? Doctrine of the Trinity(Guthrie, Chapter 5), led by Todd Speed

October 19— What Is God Like? Doctrine of theAttributes of God (Guthrie, Chapter 6)

Church-Wide Retreat ResourceDr. Todd Speed will lead a session on Rev. Dr. Joan Gray’sbook Sailboat Church at the church-wide retreat at theCalvin Center in October. Copies of Joan’s book will beavailable in the church office as soon as our order comes in.From amazon.com:

Is your church a rowboat church or a sailboat church? Rowboat churches depend largely on human effort. When church budgets and membership numbersstagnate, rowboat churches frantically row harderagainst a current, often frustrated and disappointed attheir efforts. Sailboat churches, on the other hand, takeup the oars, hoist sails, and rely on the Holy Spirit to guidethem.Arguing that churches should be "sailboats," Joan S. Grayencourages readers to shift concern from the many daily,practical concerns of their local church to fresh ideas thatcan be found using the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Thebook includes forty days of sailing prayers, quotes fromScripture, brief reflection questions, and an extensivebibliography that is arranged by theme. Perfect forgroups to read together, this book will help leaders re-frame their church's mission and practice with the HolySpirit as their guide.

Info on Adult Sunday School Classes:We want to include your info! Send it to dhowell@dpchurch.org

Bible and Arts (McGeachy 201)Joining the “Seeking the Source” class in the Parlor

Cornerstone (McGeachy 109)9/21 & 28: Grace & the Doctrine of Atonement led byDave Williams

Crusaders (McGeachy 212)September is led by Dr. Sally Clayton

Families in Faith (Bradley 201)Grace Based Parenting DVD series

Fellowship (McGeachy 309)Pursuing God’s Love – Stories from the Book of GenesisDVD Series led by the DeLisles

Friendship (McGeachy 202)9/21 & 28 Knowing God led by Dr. Cheryl Sullivan

Newton-Morris (McGeachy 205):9/21: Crucifixion & Resurrection: Helplessness & thePrice of Helping led by Vernon Gramling

New Sunday Schedule!It’s official! The Session voted to continue the later starttimes we enjoyed this summer.

9:15 am to 10:10 am Sunday School10:15 am Fellowship in Terrace

Garden10:30 a.m. Worship

Interested in Joining DPC?If you are interested in becoming a member of this churchcommunity, or would like more information, please contactBrandon Pelissero, chair of the Evangelism Council at404-229-2406 or bpelissero3@gmail.com

DPC Youth GroupToday, 9/21: Youth Group, 6-8pm

Game Night and Ice cream sundaes! Pick up and drop off at the Fellowship HallBring a friend!

Covenant Singers-Youth singing group!Rehearsals Begin TODAY at 5:30pm in Choir Room, M104

Middle School 7/11 EventSeptember 26, 7-11pm

Sycamore HouseFun surprise outing, games, & fellowship! All middle schoolyouth are welcome! Bring $5. Bring a friend!

Middle School Youth- sign up to help plan & lead worship onMiddle School Youth Sunday (October 12). Email Allysen:aschaaf@dpchurch.org

Church-wide Retreat: October 18-19 @ Calvin Center (Allchildren, youth and parents are invited. Youth may attendeven if their parents cannot.)

Wednesday ProgramSeptember 24 Youth Bible Study in M306

Youth Choir Begins TODAY!Calling all youth!

Join the new youth choir and help decide the name! Rehearsals will begin today, September 21, at 5:30 pm in theChancel Choir Room. First performance will be on MiddleSchool Youth Sunday, October 12.

Worship Bags for ChildrenAs one of their service projects for this summer, theelementary Sunday School class put together worship bagsfor children to use in worship. The bags include coloringpages, word searches, and pen and paper activities that helpchildren engage in the worship service. They also have pipecleaners, a puzzle, and information about children'sactivities. Church can be fun AND meaningful for ourchildren!

Sign Up to Be a Greeter!Want to serve your church in an easy, funway? Sign up to be a greeter andwelcome folks to the church beforeSunday morning worship! Look for thesign up sheet on the white board next tothe big bulletin board where theCongregational Concerns are posted–inthe hallway just outside the doors at thefront of the sanctuary. Questions? Call Jane Thrash at404-633-9654.

New Small Group Opportunities

Barnabas GroupIn the book of Acts, we read about a man named Barnabaswho served as a guide and mentor for the apostle Paul in theearly part of his ministry (Acts 11:25, 26). Barnabas groupsat DPC will be groups of three or four with one person whowill serve as a guide to the time together. They will offer achance for group guides and participants to deeper theirfaith and their relationships within the church. These groupswill explore the book of Luke and focus on many of the sametopics that our young confirmands study.Goals and Expectations:

• Meet weekly with your Barnabas group.• Pray regularly for your own growth in faith and for

the others in your group• Commit to making your Barnabas group a safe place

for sharing and questions.

The class will be a 10-week session beginning in Septemberand ending in early December. If you are interested in beinga group guide or participant, please contact Rebekah AbelLamar (rlamar@dpchurch.org) or Brian Beaubien(bkbeaubien@gmail.com).

Informational Booklets AvailableBe sure to pick up one of the information booklets on

Adult Faith Formation Offeringsor

Children’s Ministryon the information tables around the church. They are fullof information about classes and small groups offered atDPC.

“Seeking the Source”Theme for 2014-2015

Submit Your ‘Questions of Faith’The theme for our 2014-2015 program year is Seeking theSource and we are using Shirley Guthrie’s Christian Doctrineas our guide. What questions of faith or life would you liketo hear covered in a sermon? (Examples: Why do weworship? How do we interpret the Bible? Why do bad thingshappen to good people? What do Presbyterians believeabout predestination? Why don’t people get better when wepray?) You may or may not include your name–as you wish.

My question(s):

Threshold Volunteers NeededDonna Stroup, our Threshold Ministry Coordinator, isseeking volunteers to serve in the Threshold Ministry onMonday and Thursday mornings. Are you looking for a wayto actively integrate your personal life with your faith as achild of God? Consider joining the Threshold team! You donot need any prior knowledge or skills–we will train you. We have needs beyond Monday and Thursday mornings, ifthose times are not convenient. Contact Donna Stroup withany questions or to volunteer.

Soaring Spirits EventDPC’s own Tamara Gehle Hancock is a Certified CreativeGrief Coach working with Soaring Spirits International, anorganization that connects widowed people with otherwidowed people for social gatherings and peer support.Upcoming event:

September 23, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Mary Mac’s TeaRoom, 224 Ponce de Leon Avenue. Cost: your food anddrink. Join Tamara for some sweet tea and down homecooking! Email tamara@tamarabeachum.com

Open Forum on Door Ministry

Today, September 21, after worshipCrusaders Classroom, M212

Come join Dr. Speed, Elder David Wiley (Chair Elect ofMission & Outreach Council), and Elder Donna Stroup(Threshold Ministry Coordinator) for an open forum aboutDPC’s ministry to those who come to the door seeking foodor other assistance. We will review what we have beendoing, our current practices, and envision the futuretogether. Join us!

Walk in the Woods with Dr. SpeedJoin Todd & Melanie Speed and their yellow lab Chevy forthe first “Walk in the Woods” today, September 21! The

group will have time to eat and changeclothes after church, then meet in themain parking lot by the playground andleave about 12:30 pm and head toFrazer Forest/Deepdene Woods for arejuvenating walk in the woods. Participants need to be able to walk forapproximately an hour.

All ages welcome!

News from Member of DPC YouthBrianna Hunter, daughter of Charles and Diane Hunter, is an8th grader at Renfroe Middle School and active participant ofDecatur Presbyterian Church. She will be displaying andselling her awesome photography at the Young EmergingArtists Festival (YEA!) on September 27, 2014. YEA! issponsored by the Decatur Arts Alliance and showcasesyoung artists in the community to encourage creativity andthe love of the arts.

Brianna has been developing her natural creativity throughphotography since she was about 6 years old and loves tophotograph architecture and nature. Her favoritephotographs of downtown Decatur, flowers, sky, and plantswill be available at her booth on September 27th.

All proceeds from her booth will benefit Decatur EducationFoundation’s (DEF) Summer Edventure scholarships. DEFoffers grants and scholarships to further the potential ofDecatur youth both in the classroom and beyond.

Come support one of our own emerging artists and DecaturEducation Foundation on September 27, 2014 from 12-4 pmat the Decatur Square.

Open Dates In Flower CalendarWe have several open dates on the church Flower Calendar.If you are interested in providing floral arrangements forworship, please contact Ronnie Roe or Denise Howell.

Available Dates:October 5 and December 14

From Your Endowment Committee

Please include a gift for our church in your will.

Interested in Theater?Whether your interest is in acting, helping backstage, sewingcostumes, or something else, come be a part of this year'sChristmas play!

This year we're doing "It Came Upon a Midnight Unclear" byMike Florence! The date is Wednesday, December10.

A confused and frustrated parishioner is sent back in time toease his anxieties over the incongruities of the manger scene.The warning: "Don't interfere - just observe". Well! Whathappens next is NOT HISTORY!

If you'd like to be involved in any way, please contact playdirector, Tedd Weitzman: tjweitzman@gmail.com ASAP!

Habitat for Humanity BuildDPC to Sponsor Habitat for Humanity Build

Beginning on October 18Atlanta Habitat for Humanity partners with working families,sponsors and communities to build affordable, green, qualityhomes and to provide support services that promotesuccessful home purchase and ownership. Through housesponsorship, individual donations, and volunteer time, theybuild quality and affordable houses. These homes are soldto homebuyer families through no-interest loans. Homebuyers complete 250 hours of "sweat equity" inaddition to paying for their homes, working side-by-sidewith sponsors and volunteers to help build their own andother Atlanta Habitat homes.

Decatur Presbyterian again will partner with Christ the KingCatholic Church to sponsor a home this fall. Theconstruction will begin on October 18 and continue for sixconsecutive Saturdays. Our church will need 20 – 25volunteers each weekend and provide breakfast and lunchevery other Saturday for the work crew. Schedule ofactivities planned for each workday will be published infuture DecPress publications. Please consider helping withthis worthwhile cause.

If you are interested in helping with this build, pleasecontact Jim Keith at (770) 339-8425, send an email to Jim atjimkeith@bellsouth.net, or complete the form below anddrop it in the offering plate.

Build Location: 507 McClelland Avenue, East Point, GA 30344

Homebuyer: Ms. Ebony MartinFamily Members: One son age 6

Family Profile: Ms. Martin is a teacher for ClaytonCounty Public Schools. She attended Clark AtlantaUniversity, and also received a Masters in SpecialEducation from University of West Georgia. Her son’sfavorite subject last year was Mandarin Chinese, andhe also loves T-ball (but is eager to get rid of the “T”and play with the older boys). Ms. Martin has lived inher mother’s Habitat house and, as a result, sheappreciates the value of the Habitat program and thevalue of home ownership. She is very excited to bebuilding her own home in East Point.

I want to help with the Habitat for Humanity build!

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Wednesday Night Supper & ProgramsWednesday Night Supper Menu for September 24:

Adult Menu:Cole Slaw, Meatloaf, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Green Peasin Cream Sauce, Yeast Rolls, and Dessert

Children’s Menu:Chicken Fingers with Ketchup & Honey Mustard, Macaroni &Cheese, Carrots & Celery with Ranch Dressing, and Dessert

Program & Small Groups for September 24:Christian Marriage led by Rev. Camille Josey

Crusaders Classroom (M212)

Practicing Prayer led by Dave WilliamsKeith Parlor, M209

Widowers Recovery Group led by Rev. Hugh BurnsHistorical Room (M201)

Youth Bible StudyMiddle School Youth Room (M306)

Wednesday Night ScheduleChildren’s Choirs:

4:45–5:10 pm Crickets (Pre-K & Ks)5:15–5:45 pm Carol (1st & 2nd Grade)5:50–6:35 pm Chapel (3rd—5th Grade)

Childcare Schedule:4:45–7:30 pm Begins on playground

Dinner: (Slack Fellowship Hall)5:15–6:15 pm (by ZestAtlanta)

Adults–$7Children–$4Youth–$4 (New price of $5 begins October 1)Family Max–$22NEW! Please get a ticket to go through the line!

Youth Schedule:4:00–5:45 pm Sycamore House open5:45 pm Dinner in Slack Fellowship Hall6:30–7:15 pm Bible Study in McGeachy 306

Adult Program(s):6:30–7:15 pm Various Locations

UKirk Agnes Scott/Decatur Gatherings (McGeachy 109)6:30—8:30 pm “Supper & Discussion” led by Lucy Strong

Handbell Choir Rehearsal6:30—TIME? Sanctuary Balcony

Adult Chancel Choir Rehearsal:7:30–9:00 pm 1st floor McGeachy/Scott Chapel

Upcoming Wednesday Night Programsand Small Groups

Sept 24 Christian Marriage led by Rev. Camille JoseyPracticing Prayer led by Dave Williams

Oct 1 Christian Marriage, leader TBAOct 8 Children of the Ukraine led by Rev. Robert

GamblePracticing Fasting led by Jill Joyner Bush

September Spotlight on College StudentsThe congregation is encouraged to keep these students inyour prayers, send a card, little treats, or small gift cards tolet them know they are being especially thought of duringSeptember.

Liz Allen Birthday: 12/10College Mailing Address (Living at Home this semesterwhile attending GA Tech): 4333 Dunriver Drive, Lilburn,GA 30047Email: lizxallen@gatech.eduLiz is a senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Herinterests/activities: Knitting, reading, archery, running andbiking.

Hallie Bedol Birthday: 1/27College Mailing Address:

College of Charleston, 1318 College of CharlestonComplex, Charleston, SC 29424-1315

Email: bedolhf@g.cofc.eduHallie is a freshman majoring in Psychology/ Marketing. Her interests/activities: Art, photography and fashion.

Walker Downs Birthday: 1/9College Mailing Address:

Virginia Tech, 1009 Kabrich Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060Email: walkerdowns@gmail.comWalker is a sophomore majoring in Natural Resources andEnvironment- Forest Operations Business. His interests/activities: Hiking, Woodworking and Forestry Club

Eilis Gehle Birthday: 12/31College Mailing Address:

Presbyterian College, Student Box 50427, 403 S. AdairStreet, Clinton, SC 29325

Email: e.gehle31@gmail.comEilis is a junior majoring in Sociology/ Psychology. Herinterests/activities: ZTA SororityNOTE: Gluten free goodies ONLY

Matthew Tanner Birthday: 10/28College Mailing Address:

Georgia Southern, P.O. Box 08298, Statesboro, GA 30460Email: matthew_c_tanner@georgiasouthern.eduMatthew is a sophomore majoring in MechanicalEngineering. His interests/activities: plays trumpet inMarching Band, music and guitar.

Caroline Taylor Birthday: 11/24College Mailing Address:

Willamette University, 900 State Street, Box E292, Salem,OR 97301

Email: cmtaylor1124@gmail.comCaroline is a senior majoring in Political Science andSpanish. Her interests/activities: rock climbing, cooking,travel and works as a barista.

Sally Vaughan Birthday: 5/12College Mailing Address:

Mississippi State, Hull Hall, Room 101A, P.O. Box 778,Mississippi State, MS 39762

Email: sav94@msstate.eduSally is a freshman majoring in Kinesiology. Her interestsand activities include: Pledged Pi Beta Phi, baking,reading, outdoor activities and looking forward to footballseason!

Agnes Scott Sunday, September 28There will be a very special worship service on Sunday,September 28, 2014, celebrating the relationship betweenDecatur Presbyterian Church and Agnes Scott College. Thisevent will celebrate these two institutions with speakersproviding past, present, and future perspectives on how therelationship between ASC and DPC has impacted theirjourney. The Reverend Dr. Todd Speed and the ReverendKate Colussy-Estes, chaplain of ASC, will oversee apresentation of narratives and music by current students ofASC as well as former alums who participated in theWestminster Group at the college.

Please join us as we celebrate the impact of campus ministryat Agnes Scott College and learn about the exciting plansthat Decatur Presbyterian Church has for deepening thisconnection as the church fulfills its mission, “Every child ofGod - belonging, engaging, being transformed.”

Westminster Fellowship ReunionThe reunion of the Westminster Fellowship, our church'scollege ministry during the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's, willtake place over the weekend of September 27-28, 2014, inconjunction with the 125th anniversary of Agnes ScottCollege and DPC's annual “Agnes Scott Sunday” worshipservice beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning,September 28.

Special activities for former Westminster Fellowshipparticipants include:� an Open House on Saturday afternoon, 4-6 p.m., in

the Keith Parlor (enter through the door facing ChurchStreet under the awning). Gather to catch up withone another, enjoy some light refreshments, and thenperhaps move on to explore today’s Decatur for“Dutch Treat Dinner” in small groups as your eveningschedule allows.

� an informal buffet luncheon in Slack Fellowship Hallon Sunday morning following the worship service tocelebrate our shared history in the WestminsterFellowship during our college years and catch up onour years since then! Your “free will” donations willhelp offset the cost of the luncheon, but we ask thatyou let us know you are coming so we can planappropriately. Please email Lucia Howard Sizemore atluciahs@comcast.net, call the Church Office at 404-378-1777, or fill out the form below to make areservation. You may drop the form in the offeringplate today.

Name ___________________________________________ FIrst Middle (Maiden) Last

I was active in the Decatur Presbyterian WestminsterFellowship during the years from _______ to _________ .

Phone: __________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

Number Coming to:________ Open House on Saturday________ Buffet Luncheon on Sunday

THIS WEEK AT DPCSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Name Tag Sunday! Bring a Friend to Church Sunday!9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . various9:15 a.m. Discover DPC Class (2/4): Beliefs and Theology of DPC, Coffee Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel9:15 a.m. “Seeking the Source” Short-Term Sunday School Class; Dr. Todd Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor9:15 a.m. Middle School “Digging Deep and Donuts”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M3069:15 a.m. High School Youth “Waffles and Wonderings”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S20910:15 a.m. Fellowship with Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garden Terrace10:15 a.m. Worship: Dr. Todd Speed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:30 a.m. Door Ministry Conversation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M212 (Crusaders Classroom)12:30 p.m. DPC Walk in the Woods with Melanie and Todd Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nearby Park1:00 p.m. Norvisi Friendship Presb. Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel5:30 p.m. Covenant Singers Rehearsal (youth 6th-12th grades). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M1046:00 p.m. “Faith in Real Life” led by Vernon Gramling and Rebekah Abel Lamar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth Dinner and Program: Game Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall (drop off/pick up)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 227:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M2099-11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M205

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 10:00 a.m. Mom’s Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor2:00 p.m. Worship/Program Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S3035:30 p.m. Second Service Task Force.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S209 (Session Room)6:00 p.m. Churchwide Retreat Planning Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M202 (Stained Glass Room)6:30 p.m. Stewardship Council.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B201 (Philips Conference Room)7:00 p.m. Presbyterian Campus Ministry Board.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M109 (Cornerstone Classroom)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 244:00 - 5:45 p.m. Sycamore House Open to Youth4:45 p.m. Cricket Choir (4 year olds, kindergarten).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M1115:00 p.m. Carol Choir (grades 1-2).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M1115:15 p.m. Dinner Line Opens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall6:00 p.m. Chapel Choir (grades 3-5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M1116:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Program: “Christian Marriage” led by Rev. Camille Josey. . M202 (Stained Glass Room)6:30 p.m. Practicing Prayer: Dave Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study (6th- 12th graders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M3066:30 p.m. UKIRK Supper and Discussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M109 (Cornerstone Classroom)6:30 p.m. Widowers Recovery Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M201 (History Room)6:30 p.m. Handbells Rehearsal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 269-11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M2059:15 a.m. DPCC Chapel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapel10:00 a.m. Caregivers Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M201 (Bible and Arts Room)10:00 a.m. Form of Government (FOG) Task Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S209 (Session Room)7:00 p.m. Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gutzkes'8:00 p.m. AAs (open meeting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M212 (Crusaders Classroom)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26DecPress Deadline (October issue) DecPress@dpchurch.org7-11 p.m. Middle School 7/11 Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 274:00-6:00 p.m. Westminster Fellowship Reunion Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28Agnes Scott College Sunday!9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . various9:15 a.m. Discover DPC Class (3/4): Panel Discussion, DPC at Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel9:15 a.m. Breakfast for Agnes Scott College choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor9:15 a.m. Middle School “Digging Deep and Donuts”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M3069:15 a.m. High School Youth “Waffles and Wonderings”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S20910:15 a.m. Fellowship with Coffee and Pastries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garden Terrace10:15 a.m. Worship: Rev. Kate Colussy-Estes, Agnes Scott College Chaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:30 a.m. Westminister Fellowship Reunion Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall1:00 p.m. Norvisi Friendship Presb. Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel4:00-6:00 p.m. Officer Training for New Elders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M205 (Newton-Morris Classroom)5:30 p.m. Covenant Singers Rehearsal (youth 6th-12th grades). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M1046:00 p.m. “Faith in Real Life” led by Vernon Gramling and Rebekah Abel Lamar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Parlor6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth Dinner and Program.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall (drop off/pick up)

Inspiring worship in a beautiful Fall setting Good fellowship with all generations

Comfortable lodging and enjoyable foodLaughter, fun and recreation

ACTIVITIES

• Sessions withworship and singing

• Exploration of Dr.Joan Gray’s book,“The SailboatChurch” led by Dr.Speed

• Free time forrecreation and rest

• Vespers by the lakeafter dinner, thenevents such assquare dancing

Full cost includes four meals, overnight lodging, facility fees and program expenses.

Examples:· Single adult sharing a room: $90· Couple: $180• Youth on his/her own: $75

Visit the DPC website to sign up. Deposit of $50 due with reservation.

SIGN UP NOW FOR THEChurch-wide & Intergenerational Retreat

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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 nurtured andsupported in your Christian faith and through which you can serve others and glorify God. We would like to speak with you abouthow this congregation might serve you and how you might serve with us. If you have questions you would like to ask today, lookfor those wearing “Ask Me” buttons in the Narthex.

The MinistersThe ministers of the Decatur Presbyterian Church are the members. Those who are baptized in Christ are the servant people of God. Our ministers participate in worship regularly, give faithfully of their time, talent and energy, contribute gratefully from theirblessings, and pray fervently for one another and the mission to which God calls, leads, and empowers us. Welcome to this ministrywith 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 of Christ,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 of faithwhen a letter from another church isn’t possible and one has been baptized, 5) affiliate membership when you are an active memberof another church and temporarily in this community. You are invited to write your request on the Ritual of Friendship Registeror speak with one of the ministers or those wearing “Ask Me” buttons in the Narthex.

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Our Mission StatementThe Mission of the Decatur Presbyterian Church community

is to share Jesus Christ’s love for the world.Approved by Session 8/26/14

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DPC’s Bicentennial Goal

Every child of God – belonging, engaging, being transformed

The Church StaffRev. Dr. J. Todd Speed, Senior Pastor

Rev. Allysen Schaaf, Associate Pastor for Youth & Their FamiliesRev. Dr. Joan Gray, Interim Associate Pastor

Matthew McMahan, Minister of Music (Choirmaster and Organist)Lori McMahan, Director of Children’s Music Ministry

Ellen McClure, Director, Decatur Presb. Children’s CommunityRebekah Abel Lamar, Director of Christian Education

Amy Chastain, Children’s Ministry CoordinatorHolly Broom, Childcare Director

Kathy Morse, Church AdministratorDenise Howell, Program & Ministerial Secretary

Ann Beesley, Financial AdministratorDana Young, Social Media/Website Supervisor

Donna Stroup, Coordinator of Threshold MinistryKeith Phillips, Youth Ministry Assistant

Sylvester Poole, CustodianKevin Hernandez, Contract Custodian

Pastor EmeritusRev. Dr. Jasper N. Keith, Jr.

Ministry InternsAnna Owens, Supervised Ministry Intern, Campus Ministry Focus

Dr. Perzavia Praylow, Supervised Ministry Intern, Missional Church Focus

Affiliated StaffLucy Strong, UKirk Campus Minister to Agnes Scott College and Decatur

DECATURPRESBYTERIANCHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

205 Sycamore StreetDecatur, GA 30030

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