(*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: Thistext and this tune occurin almost allEnglish-languagehymnals (though notalways together). Thetransforming power oflove motivates theunending praise of thelife to come, and this fineWelsh tune (whose namemeans “delightful”) givesus a foretaste of endlesssong.

Sung Prayer ofAdoration & Praise: This“short song,” as the IonaCommunity calls it, canbe especially effective asa means of setting awelcoming tone for aservice (especially anecumenical one). Likemost such songs, itneeds to be sung severaltimes, adding andimprovising harmonywith each repetition. John Bell is the leadingcomposer of the Ionacommunity.

Hymn: This hymn from anoted New Zealandhymnwriter affirms thatGod’s hospitalitytranscends the barrierserected by humansociety and that we whohave been created inGod’s image are called tolive in ways that reflectour Creator’s values:justice and joy,compassion and peace.

DECATURPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

Every child of God ~ belonging, engaging, being transformed

October 22, 2017 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 a.m.

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

WORDS OF WELCOME Rev. Allysen SchaafPastor: The LORD be with you.People: And also with you.

*CALL TO WORSHIP Sam DeLisleLeader: Look around - look all around you. God has given us this great earth and

everything in it!People: We praise God for everything that God has given us.Leader: From these blessings, God calls us to follow his path, follow his ways and serve

him.People: We will serve God with everything we are and everything we have!Leader: God chooses no favorites. It makes no difference who you are or where you are

from. God is here for you.People: Praise God for loving us. Through God’s love, we will love others -

everyone, everywhere!

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 366 HyfrydolLove Divine, All Loves Excelling

SUNG PRAYER OF ADORATION AND PRAISE: God Welcomes All arr. John BellYouth

God welcomes all, strangers and friends; God’s love is strong and it never ends.

CALL TO CONFESSION Anna Taggart

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONDear God, thank you for loving and caring for us at all times. We know we

don’t always live the way you teach us. We make mistakes and don’t always liveour life the way we should. There have been times when we have not beenwelcoming to strangers or even to our closest friends at school or in our community. Please forgive us and continue to accept us for who we are. We ask this in Jesus’sname, Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Anna Taggart

*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE Eli OllingerThe peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

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

*HYMN 769 (verses 1, 2, and 3) For Everyone Born For Everyone Born

Children are invited forward during the last stanza. Following the Children’s Moment, childrenages 4 to 2nd grade have the option of attending Children’s Chapel in McGeachy (this is the

building with the burgundy awning). For pick-up, enter through the door under awning and godown the stairwell on the left to the bottom level. If your child is 3 & under please drop off and

pick up at the nursery in Bradley (the entrance past the awning).

Baptism represents ourfirst step on the journeyof faith. Throughbaptism, we becomemembers of God’sfamily. Each of us isjoined as brother orsister with members ofour congregation andwith Christianseverywhere. TheSacrament of Baptism isgiven only once to aperson. But, it’s asource of strengththroughout life—such isthe power of God’slove!

Anthem: Sid Davis currently serves as theDirector of Music andFine Arts at St. Luke'sUnited MethodistChurch in Houston,Texas.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Rev. Schaaf and Jemma Brooks

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Rev. Schaaf and Rev. Alex RodgersTheodore Robinson Hecker

son of Nick & Kathryn, born March 22, 2017

Leader: We now go our separate ways.Adults: May God be with you there.Children: May God be with you here.

ANTHEM More Love Sid DavisChancel Choir

More love, more love; The heavens are blessing, the angels are calling, O Zion, more love. If yelove not each other in daily communion, how can ye love God, whom ye have not seen?

[based on John 4:20-21]

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Isabel Taggart

OLD TESTAMENT READING Deuteronomy 10:12-22 (CEB)(pew Bible, page 167, OT)

NEW TESTAMENT READING Knox BoudreauActs 10:19-29 and 34-36 (CEB)

(pew Bible, page 129, NT)

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

Wide Open DoorsSERMON SKIT “Let My Love Open the Door” written by Allysen Schaaf

Josie Harris, Walter Beaubien, Robbie Eldridge, Betsy Pelissero , Matthew Vaughn,Audrey Trujillo. Directors: Frank Mastrogiacomo and Maddy Pelissero

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from the Brief Statement of Faith) Hannah GodwinIn life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our LORD Jesus

Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the onetriune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. TheSpirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to loveGod and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body ofChrist, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rulesour faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Wordproclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life andthe cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church.

In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in ourdaily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heavenand new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” Amen.

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Henry Breiding(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.)

Scan this code withyour smart phone togive online!

Offertory Anthem: John Rutter was born inLondon in 1945 andreceived his firstmusical education as achorister at HighgateSchool. He went on tostudy music at ClareCollege, Cambridge,where he wrote his firstpublished compositionsand conducted his firstrecording while still astudent. Hiscompositional careerhas embraced bothlarge and small-scalechoral works, orchestraland instrumentalpieces, a pianoconcerto, two children’soperas, music fortelevision, and specialistwriting for such groupsas the Philip Jones BrassEnsemble and TheKing’s Singers. Today’sOffertory Anthem, AClare Benediction, wascomposed by Rutter tohonor Clare College.

Processional Hymn:The scriptural basis ofthis text is Romans15:7, recast as a prayerin the opening two linesof the first stanza. Themany implications ofliving as people whohave been accepted byChrist fill the remainingstanzas. This tune wascomposed for the firstpublication of this text.

Voluntary:BenedettoGiacomo Marcello(1686–1739) was anItalian baroquecomposer, writer,advocate, magistrate,and teacher. Marcellocomposed a variety ofmusic includingconsiderable churchmusic, oratorios,hundreds of solocantatas, duets,sonatas, concertos andsinfonias. Marcello wasa contemporary ofAntonio Vivaldi inVenice, and hisinstrumental musicenjoys a decidelyVivaldian flavor.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER Camille BushOur 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 Rush ForquerANTHEM A Clare Benediction John Rutter

Chancel ChoirMay the Lord show his mercy upon you; May the light of his presence be your guide: May heguard you and uphold you; may his spirit be ever by your side. When you sleep, may his angelswatch over you; When you wake, may he fill you with his grace: May you live him and serve himall your days, Then in heaven may you see his face.

[John Rutter]

*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 Rush Forquer

FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 754 Help Us Accept Each Other Baronita

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Rev. Schaaf

*CHORAL AMEN

*ORGAN VOLUNTARY Psalm 32 Benedetto Marcello(Happy are they whose sins are forgiven)

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Sanctuary Flowers

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

in loving memory of memory of

Catherine and “Hooley” Wilburn, parents

Joe and Tommy Wilburn, brothers

George W. Carter, husband

by Catherine Carter

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Usher CaptainDudley Larus

Ushers: Jemma Brooks,Camille Bush, Ben Conners,

Clara Drake, Hannah Godwin,Sadie Hills, Cooper Mealor,

Callie Toole

AcolytesClara DrakeCallie Toole

CruciferCamille Bush

BeedleGeorge Christy

GreetersMiddle School

Youth

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Today’s Children’s Chapel Godly Play leader:Emily Wilmesherr

Topic: The Ark and the Tent

^ ^ ^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.

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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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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 TaylorVic Verdi

Class of 2019Nicole Alexander

Sue BingemanLynn EvansKen Graff

Dudley LarusConnie MorrisConnie PerryGordon Rose

Jody Sauls

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

Tricia Wynegar (Class of 2019)

Youth ElderBrianna Hunter (May, 2018)

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W ide-Open Doors Capital Campaign UpdateGrateful to God and excited about the future of DPC’s mission, as of October 19, 2017, the Wide Open DoorsCampaign has gifts committed totaling $3,035,513. 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 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.

W ide-Open Doors Capital Project UpdateThis week our contractors:

•continued to install millwork• received the elevator• continued to install ceilings• framed walls in the Sycamore House• plumbing underground in Sycamore House• demoed openings into Bradley Building on the main and lower levels• continued work in preparation of the power transfer

The next Town Hall Meeting to share information and take a tour of the facilities will beon Sunday, October 22.

Capital Project Progress–Photos by Les Cook

Completed Chancel Choir Room Staff worship planning in Narthex

South Connector Between McGeachy & Bradley (two views)

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

Wide Open Doors Stewardship CampaignCampaign for 2018, Kick-Off was October 15 with 5-week

sermon seriesTurn in your pledge card anytime between 10/15 and 11/12

2nd Stewardship Sunday, October 22, 2017Rev. Allysen Schaaf preaching

Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 and Acts 10 (CEB)Theme: Let My Love Open the Door

Middle School Youth Sunday; Baptism;Town Hall Meeting after Worship

3rd Stewardship Sunday, October 29, 2017Rev. Alex Rodgers preaching

Text: John 10:1-10Title: Jesus Is the Door

Reformation Sunday/Kirkin’ o’ the TartansKirkin’ Reception in Terrace Garden after Worship

4th Stewardship Sunday, November 5, 2017Rev. Dr. Todd Speed preaching

Text: Revelation 4:1-11Title: A View Through the Open Door

All Saints’ Sunday, Communion

5th Stewardship Sunday, November 12, 2017Rev. Dr. Todd Speed preaching

Text: Colossians 4:2-6; Revelation 3Title: Pray That God Will Open a Door

Commitment Sunday; Children’s Carol Choir Sings

What’s New on the DPC Website?The DPC web site is the place to go to find out informationabout what is happening at DPC as well as to find greatarticles, sermons and news. New content is added daily. New to the web site:t Recent event pictures in the new Picture Gallery (Blog)

AND Wide Open Door renovation photost Updated Wide Open Doors information/video (Giving)t Todd Speed’s October 15th Sermon: Knock and the Door

Will Open (Worship)See the new section on the Wide-Open Doors Campaign. Also check out the video on 'How to Join DPC' on the 'JoiningDPC' page. Stay tuned to www.dpchurch.org for the lateston what is happening at DPC.

The Angel Tree Is Coming!For many years DPC has participated in Decatur’s A Season ofGiving/Christmas Decatur through our Angel Tree. This is alocal mission to some of our low-income families and senioradults who live in Decatur.

Each year members and friends of DPC visit the Angel Tree,select angel gifts, leave their names in the Angel Tree Box toregister to bring gifts, shop, and return the paper angels withthe gifts. There are directions for shopping and wrappinggifts printed on the back of the angels.

You will notice some changes in the Angel Tree this year:- We are excited to announce that participants in the DPC

Angel Tree will have a new online option for selecting giftsto purchase for our neighbors in need. Watch foradditional details coming soon to the DPC website.

- The angels have a different look. Gifts for children areprinted on yellow paper and gifts for adults are printed onred paper. You will record your gifts by writing your nameon the Angel Tree Gift Record attached to the back of thepaper angel, tearing it off, and dropping the Angel TreeGift Record in the Angel Tree Box.

-Please provide receipts for clothing gifts in case itemsneed to be exchanged for a different size.

- Since space is especially limited this year, there will be oneAngel Tree in the Narthex and an Angel Tree Banner inSlack Fellowship Hall. Angel Tree Boxes for collectingAngel Tree Gift Records will be near the Angel Tree andAngel Tree Banner.

- Gifts can be brought to the church as soon as they arepurchased. ou may leave gifts in the Angel Tree Gift Boxesin the Narthex on Sundays and in the church office duringthe week.

- Angel Tree Angels, green paper angels, are beingintroduced this year. ngel Tree Angels are available inresponse to the many “angels” who have asked how theycan go the extra mile in providing angel tree gifts. TheAngel Tree Angels will help with shopping in the event thatgifts are still needed after the November 19th due date. Angel Tree Angels are encouraged to pick up the redand/or yellow angels for children and senior adults inaddition to the Angel Tree Angel and will need to be ableto shop during the week of November 19th.

Endowment Grant ApplicationsEndowment grant applications are now available for grants tobe made in March 2018. Applications MUST be approved bythe appropriate council BEFORE being submitted, and mustbe received no later than December 31, 2017. Applicationsare available electronically from any Staff or Session member,or from Ken Graff (kennethgraff714@comcast.net) or AnnChurchman (anncchurchman@gmail.com), Endowmentco-chairs.

Kirkin’ Reception on October 29Next Sunday is Reformation Sunday and thisyear is the 500th Anniversary of theReformation! On October 31,1517, MartinLuther changed course of the Church and wewouldn't be who we are today without hisact of protest. God used one small act froma priest in Germany to change the world! We'll celebrate our Scottish reformedheritage with the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans and areception to follow in the Terrace Garden.

Staff AnniversariesThis month, the Personnel Committee wishesto recognize R.G. Evans’ 2nd year anniversaryas DPC's Physical Plant Manager. R.G., manythanks for all your hard work and dedication toDPC!

Christmas Decorations & Music FundIf you would like to contribute to a fund that will used tobeautify the Sanctuary and church and provide specialChristmas Music, please complete the form below, attachpayment and place it in the offering plate, in Ann Beesley’smailbox in the Reception Office, or mail it to the DecaturPresbyterian Church Office, Attn: Christmas Decorations &Music Fund, 205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030.

Please note that the scope of the drive has been expanded tocover special music as well as refurbishing & re-purposingour sanctuary decorations, so please be generous. All giftsreceived by December 10 will be acknowledged in thebulletin (in the format below) on Sunday, December 17.

Donation given in (please check one)

9 Honor 9 Memory

Name of person honored/remembered

by

Donor Name

OR I would simply like to donate to the decoration & musicfund with no dedication:

Donor Name

Wednesday Night Supper & ProgramsWednesdays are wonderful at DPC! Join DPC friends new andold for great food by Zest Atlanta, warm table conversations,vibrant choir practices for children and adults, engaging adultprograms, playground time and Kids Club!

Kid's Club 4:30--5:30 pm and 6:30--7:15 pmDinner Served 5:15–6:15 pm

4:30–4:55 pm Cricket Choir5:00–5:30 pm Carol Choir5:30–6:10 pm Chapel Choir

6:10–6:25 pm TOGETHER TIME!(All ages - Slack Fellowship Hall)

6:30–7:15 pm Adult Growth and LearningHandbells (resumes in Oct.)

7:30 pm Chancel Choir7:45 pm High School Youth Bible study

(meets off-site)

Program for October 25: Trunk or Treat! Dress up in yourcostume, decorate your trunk, visit trunks, or just enjoy goodfellowship. Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall withall other events will take place in the church parking lot. EmailEmily Wilmesherr (ewilmesherr@dpchurch.org) if you wouldlike to decorate a trunk. (No Kids Club on Oct. 25)

Menu for October 25:Adults: Salad Bar; Nacho Grande Bar–Nacho Beef & Chicken,Black Beans, Spanish Rice, Nacho Chips, Shredded Lettuce,Diced Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Salsa, SlicedJalapeños; DessertChildren: Cheese Burger Sliders; Tater Tots; Carrot Sticks;Dessert

Upcoming Wednesday Programs...November 1:

Candler Broom will update us on what God is up to withthe Jef Jel Project in Senegal

November 8: The Presbyterian Church in EgyptRev. Tharwat Wahba, Professor of Mission at EvangelicalTheological Seminary in Cairo will be with us to talkabout the growing church in Egypt.

November 15: Catherine Warren, a child of this church, will share herexperience as a PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer in Peru.

November 22: Thanksgiving week (no dinner or program)

November 29:Advent Festival!

College ConnectionsRemember these students during the month of October:Tyler Brett Birmingham Southern Birthday: 6/7

College Mailing Adress: 900 Arkadelphia RoadBirmingham, AL 35254

Email: JTBRETT@BSC.EDUMajor: EngineeringInterests: Football, Hunting, Fishing

Eugenie Hale Berry College Birthday: 2/26College Mailing Address: P.O. Box 490802

Mount Berry, GA 30149-0802Major: Psychology/French/Anthropology

Sean Hunter Dual Enrollment at GSU and GT Bday: 8/1College Mailing Address: 321 A West Howard Avenue

Decatur, GA 30030Email: seanofscotland@gmail.comMajor: Political ScienceInterests: Rowing, ROTC

Jason McGill Andrew College Birthday: 7/15College Mailing Address: Mitchell Hall #201

501 College StreetCuthbert, GA 39840

Email: Jasonmcgill177@gmail.com

Abby Olson Emory University 9/3College Mailing Address: 7617 Houston Mill Road, Apt. 1

Atlanta, GA 30329Major: Philosophy & SociologyEmail: abby.olson@emory.eduInterests: Soccer, Game of Thrones

Brittany Sadler Elon University Birthday: 3/7College Mailing Address: 784 Sheridan Place

Elon, NC 27244Email: brittany.sadler96@gmail.comMajor: History with German Language MinorInterests: SUB - Elon University's Student Union Board'sExecutive Board - Cinema Chair, Alpha Phi Omega ElonUniversity, Mountains, Beach, Running

John Slappey Auburn University Birthday: 8/5College Mailing Address: 222 North College St., Unit 12

Auburn, AL 36830Major: Supply Chain ManagementInterests: Lamda Chi Fraternity, AU Football

Claire Weitnauer Davidson College Birthday: 6/25College Mailing Address: Box 5455, 209 Ridge Road

Davidson, NC 28035

Children, Youth, & Families

Where Does My Child Go Sunday Mornings?

Sunday School, 9:15am to 10:10am� Children 3 & under: drop off and pick up on Main Level of

Bradley (entrance past the awning on Church St.)� Drop off for children PreK-5th grade: lower level of

McGeachy (entrance under burgandy awning on ChurchSt.)

� Pick up for PreK & K: Main level of Bradley, 1st-5th gradelower level of McGeachy

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

Worship bags are available to help children in the narthex(lobby) and the front pew on the right side of the sanctuary.Children’s Chapel is an interactive worship experience forPreK to 2nd grades. Children have the option to leave after theChildren’s Moment. For pick-up in McGeachy, enter throughthe door under awning and go down the stairwell on the leftto the bottom level.Nursery and Toddlers continue with professional caregiversduring the worship hour in the Bradley Building. Please dropoff and pick up at the nursery in Bradley (the entrance pastthe awning on Church St.)

Upcoming Children’s Ministry EventsTrunk-or-Treat on Wednesday, October 25th. Dress up in yourcostume, decorate your trunk, visit trunks, or just enjoy goodfellowship. Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall withall other events taking place in the church parking lot. EmailEmily Wilmesherr (ewilmesherr@dpchurch.org) if you wouldlike to decorate a trunk. (No Kids Club on Oct. 25)Children's Ministry Parents Only Meeting on November 3rd

from 6pm-8pm at Brad and Nicole Alexander's house. Childcare will be provided at the church. RSVP to Emily Wilmesherr(ewilmesherr@dpchurch.org) by October 30th.Mark you calendar for the Advent Festival on November 29th

from 5pm-7pm in the Fellowship Hall.

‘Godly Play’ at DPCDid you know...With a grant approved by the Endowmentcommittee, the Children's Ministry purchased all thecurriculum and materials for Godly Play—a curriculum thatinvites children to listen for and respond to God in authenticand creative ways. Godly Play is a special experience thatallows children to wonder about God and discover how theyfit in the God's Big Story through art, prayer, and storyexploration. Godly Play takes place at DPC during worshipfor children PreK- 2nd grade. On December 3rd, we will beusing for a class during Sunday School.

We are still unpacking and setting up the room, but afterThanksgiving we would love for you to stop in and visit ourclassroom. If you are interested in sitting in on a story orvolunteering please talk to Carolyn Brooks or EmilyWilmesherr. Thank you to everyone who helped to makethis a reality!

Youth MinistryYouth Group Tonight—High School Only

3 to 7 pm / Buford Corn Maze, Bring $20Meet Outside Fellowship Hall

What: It's fall y'all! Come enjoy a fun afternoon finding ourway through the giant 5 acre corn maze, jumping in the cornbox, wandering through the pumpkin patch and more!What to bring: $20 (cash or check made out to DPC)or send $22 to dpcyouthfund@dpchurch.orgto pay by PayPal. Make sure you wear tennis shoes or shoesyou don't mind getting a little dirty. Snacks will be provided.But youth are welcome to bring extra money if they want topurchase other snacks or a pumpkin from the pumpkinpatch.

Sign up for the Middle School Retreat! October 27-29 at theCalvin Center.

All youth will participate in prepping for the PancakeBreakfast Fundraiser on Nov. 5th

Middle School Girls’ Small Group: Our next small group willbe on Tuesday, Nov. 14th!

Contact: Rev. Allysen Schaaf at aschaaf@dpchuch.org

Youth Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser November 5The Youth Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser is coming upSunday, Nov. 5th, food will be served from 8:30am-10am

Suggested donation is $10/plate but donations of any sizeare appreciated!

Donations will benefit Youth Summer Mission andconference trips. Our youth will be headed to the MontreatYouth Conference, Mission at Massanetta and theMassanetta Middle School Conference and to New Orleansfor a mission trip.

Menu: Pancakes, bacon, eggs, fruit, coffee, juice and milk.There will be vegetarian and gluten free options available.

Come enjoy a nice breakfast and support our youth summertrips! There will be fun stories shared so that you can learnabout the meaningful impact these trips have on the faith ofour youth.

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

Info on Adult Sunday School ClassesCornerstone, led by Dave Williams (Upper Level McGeachy)

10/22: Animate Practices: Prayer10/29: Animate Practices: Food

Crusaders (Scott Chapel)October led by Vernon Gramling

Fellowship/Families in Faith (Upper Level McGeachy, #309)10/22 & 29: Karen Scarborough teaching UppityWomen of the Bible

Friendship (Philips Tower Dining Room–class at 9:00 am)10/22 & 29: 500th Anniversary of theReformation–History & Theology led by Paul Sherer

Wednesday Morning Bible StudyWednesday Mornings, 7:15–8:30 am

Join Dudley Larus for an early morning Bible study onWednesday mornings from 7:15 am to 8:30 am. All arewelcome!

‘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."

We had a grand time bowling last week! Our next gatheringwill be at 8pm on Thursday, November 2. We will bediscussing the NY Times bestseller Just Mercy by BryanStephenson, a former co-worker of Bo King. All are welcome.

Caregivers’ Support GroupThe Caregivers’ group meets on Thursday mornings at 10:30am in the Narthex. All are welcome!

Young AdultsEvents are being planned for November! Contact AllysenSchaaf at aschaaf@dpchurch.org or Louden Younglyoung@dpchurch.org

Faith in Real Life Small GroupFaith in Real Life offers an opportunityto deepen your relationship with God ina small group of fellow seekers. It is aplace to struggle with scripture and aplace to practice prayer and meditation. Your mind will be challenged and yoursoul nourished. You're invited to join!

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

Questions? 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 NewsThreshold has re-opened in the Fellowship Hall. We will bethere for approximately two months while Sycamore Houseis renovated. Every week Threshold and the church give outover 75 lunches. Please help us restock our lunch supplies:water, fruit or applesauce cups, packages of peanut butter orcheese filled crackers, plastic spoons, paper bags, andnapkins. Any of these supplies would be appreciated and canbe left in the Threshold area of the Fellowship Hall or in thenarthex of the church. Thank you all for your support as wereach out to help and encourage our brothers and sisters.

Habitat for Humanity BuildBuild Date: Start on October 28, every Saturday w/ the

exception of Thanksgiving weekend untilDecember 16. We also plan to work onWednesday, December 13.

Build Site: 2419 Meadow Park Drive, SE – 30315Homebuyer: Ms. Katisha Gray

Ms. Gray has been working as an assistant pre-K teacherfor seven years. She has her Associate’s Degree andwould like to get her Bachelor’s Degree so that she canbe a lead pre-K teacher. In her spare time, she enjoysreading, music, and spending time with her busychildren. Jemiyah will be in the 11th grade. She enjoysmath and plans on being a physician’s assistant whenshe grows up. Marti will be in the 4th grade. He alsoenjoys math and plans on being a police officer.Makynzee is in pre-school and is focused on having apink room! The family is also active in their church, withMarti being an usher and Makynzee being in the choir. The family volunteers together during the summer whileschool is out. Ms. Gray’s mother owns a Habitat home.She believes that now is the time for her to purchase herown home. She wants the sense of freedom and peaceof mind in knowing that they never have to move again. And, the kids will finally have their own rooms instead ofall sharing a bedroom! Ms. Gray is very excited tobecome a homeowner.

DPC is scheduled to provide 2 lunches—on November 11 andDecember 13 (Wednesday).

All volunteers sign up though the website!VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION LINK:

www.dpc.atlantahabitat.volunteerhub.com

In Our Community

Scotland Trip in June 2018!DPC Pilgrimage to Scotland

June 12-23, 2018Twenty-two are registered! Space is limited. Please let TriciaWynegar (t.wynegar@me.com) or Todd Speed(tspeed@dpchurch.org) know if you are interested in moreinformation.

David Bartlett Memorial ServiceDr. David Bartlett taught at Columbia Theological Seminary(CTS) for 10 years; during that time, he led many classes atDPC, and is known and loved by DPC members connected toCTS and in these classes. Dr. Bartlett died October 12.

Following his retirement from CTS, David was Theologian atResidence at Trinity Presbyterian Church. ColumbiaTheological Seminary and Trinity Presbyterian Church jointlyare planning a service in Witness to the Resurrection and inCelebration of the Life of Dr. David Bartlett on Monday,November 27, 2017, 11 am, in the Sanctuary of TrinityPresbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327,www.trinityatlanta.org. Friends of Dr. Bartlett from DPC areinvited to that service and the reception following

THIS WEEK AT DPC

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22Angel Tree Program Begins: Look for Angels in the Sanctuary Narthex and Slack Fellowship Hall9:15 a.m. Crusader Class: Vernon Gramling.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

Cornerstone Class: Dave Williams: Animate Practices: Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McGeachy Upper LevelFellowship/Families in Faith Class: Karen Scarborough, Uppity Women of the Bible, . McGeachy Upper LevelFriendship Class: Paul Sherer, 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philips TowerSunday School for Children: Illustrated Compassion Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Main Level

10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Allysen Schaaf, Middle School Sunday; Baptism.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:30 a.m. Threshold Ministry Steering Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victory Sandwich Bar11:30 a.m. Town Hall Meeting on Capital Campaign Remodeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:45 a.m. Confirmation Class Lunch Meeting for Parents and Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall1:00 p.m. Norvisi-Friendship Presbyterian Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel1:00 p.m. Mission and Outreach Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall3:00 p.m. Club 45.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s Ministry Yellow Room, Lower Level McGeachy3 - 7 p.m. High School Youth to Buford Corn Maze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meet Outside Slack Fellowship Hall

MONDAY, OCTOBER 237:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall2:30 -4:30 p.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowshpi Hall7:00 p.m. Faith in Real Life: Evening Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Narthex

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 242:00 p.m. Weekly All-Staff “Check In”, Staff Meeting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Narthex6 - 9 p.m. Session Dinner and Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 257:15 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Grace@Work). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall9:30 a.m. Faith in Real Life: Day Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Narthex 4:30-7:30 p.m. Childcare for Wednesday Night Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Building4:30 p.m. Children’s Choirs Rehearsal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McGeachy Lower Level5:15-6:15 p.m. Dinner Line Open (nachos, black beans and rice; kids: cheeseburger sliders . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall6:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marin Parking Lot7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McGeachy Lower Level Music Suite

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 269:15 a.m. DPCC Chapel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Narthex2:30-4:30 p.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall5:00 p.m. DPCC Halloween Potluck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall8:00 p.m. AAs (open meeting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27Middle School Retreat at the Calvin Center all weekend12:30 p.m. Church Office Closes

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28Habitat for Humanity Work Day7:00 p.m. “The Doors are Open” Reformation Concert (includes DPC Chancel Choir). . . . . . . . . . Peachtree Road UMC

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29Reformation Sunday, Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Sunday 9:15 a.m. Crusader Class: Vernon Gramling.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

Cornerstone Class: Dave Williams: Animate Practices: Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McGeachy Upper LevelFellowship/Families in Faith Class: Karen Scarborough, Uppity Women of the Bible, . McGeachy Upper LevelFriendship Class: Paul Sherer, 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philips TowerSunday School for Children: Illustrated Compassion Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Main LevelSunday School for Youth: On Solid Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McGeachy Upper Level

10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Alex Rodgers, Reformation Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:30 a.m. Nicaragua Team Gathering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:45 a.m. Kirkin’ ‘o the Tartans Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terrace Garden12:00 p.m. Youth Ministry Team.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall1:00 p.m. Norvisi-Friendship Presbyterian Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel4:00 p.m. Officer Training for New Elders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall6:00 p.m. Philips Tower Service: Richelle Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Room6:00 p.m. Youth Leadership Team Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall

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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. . . . . . . . Interim Dir. of Children’s Min. & 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

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