(*Please stand, as youare able)

Processional Hymn: Thisstrong 17th-centuryGerman hymn employsmany phrases from thepsalms, especially Psalms150 and 103. It didn’treceive an effectiveEnglish translation until1683, but has remaineda well-loved hymn eversince, thanks in part toits stirring tune.

Choral Introit: As thisparaphrase shows, Psalm67 combines manythemes. Included amongthese are: a communalprayer for blessing, and aprayer for all people toacknowledge God asLORD. In Jewishpractice, the Psalm wasrecited at the end ofevery Sabbath, to be areminder of God’suniversal sovereignty.

Prayer of Confession:This morning’s prayer ofconfession was writtenby Rev. Beth MerrillNeel, taken from herblog, “Hold Fast to Whatis Good”.

DECATURPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

Every child of God ~ belonging, engaging, being transformed

July 16, 2017 15th 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 (from Psalm 95) Rev. Allysen SchaafLeader: Come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise

to the rock of our salvationPeople: Let us come into God’s presence with thanks; let us make a joyful noise

with songs of praise.!Leader: For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.People: In God’s hand are the depths of the earth, the height of the mountains,

the sea and the dry land.Leader: Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!People: For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture,

and the sheep of his hand.

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 35 LOBE DEN HERRENPraise Ye the LORD, the Almighty

*PRAYER OF ADORATION AND PRAISE

CHORAL INTROIT O God, Show Mercy to Us Gustav HolstChancel Choir

O God, show mercy to us, And bless us with your grace; And cause to shine upon us Thebrightness of your face, So that your way most holy On earth may soon be known, And untoevery people Your saving grace be shown. Let all the peoples praise you; Let all the nationssing; In every land let praises And songs of gladness ring.

[from Psalm 67]

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONLeader: Day or night, it is always the right time to come before God,People: For God already knows what lies in our hearts.Leader: Let us offer up our hopes yet unmet:People: For peace, for reconciliation, for grace.Leader: Let us offer up the wrongs we have done:People: Our greed, our apathy, our meanness.Leader: Let us offer up the good we have left undone:People: Forgiving another, offering mercy, choosing compassion.Leader: And in silent confession, let us offer God the whole of our hearts.

(Silence is kept for personal prayers of confession.)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Passing of the Peace:The gesture is simple,but the meaning isprofound. When weextend our hand toanother, we identifywith Jesus, whoextended his life to thepoint of death to makepeace with humanity(Col. 1:20-21). What’smore, in the midst ofdivisions we symbolizeour unity throughhandshakes and hugs(Eph. 2:14-21). Likewise, when weregularly pass thepeace we practiceGod’s call to makeevery effort tomaintain the bond ofpeace (Eph. 4:3).

Hymn: These stanzas,excerpted from severalmore, offer a reminderthat the model for ourdealings with othersshould be God’sgenerosity rather thanlimited humantolerance. The text iseffectively set to abroad and sturdyDutch folk melody,which dates from the17th-century.

Sung Affirmation ofFaith: This text is a21st-century metricalparaphrase of theApostles’ Creed (in themanner of Calvin’sStrasbourg liturgy). Itsconnections withReformed tradition arefurther strengthenedby being set to thetune created for Psalm42 in the 1551Genevan Psalter (seealso no. 87).

*GLORIA PATRI 581 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 PEACEThe peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

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

*HYMN 435 IN BABILONEThere’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

Following the Children’s Moment, children ages 4 to 2nd grade have the option ofattending Children’s Chapel for an interactive worship experience. Pick up after the service in theChildren’s Ministry Room in Sycamore House. Newcomers, please sign-in at the notebook on the

pew at the front of the sanctuary.

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 Rev. Rodgers

NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 20:1-16(pew Bible, page 21, NT)

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

A Summer with the ParablesSERMON “The Great Reversal” Rev. Rodgers

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Larry OwensI 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, born of theVirgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; hedescended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended intoheaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence heshall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holycatholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection ofthe body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Rev. Rodgers(Please sign and pass the Ritual of Friendship Register at this time so that we might know

your concerns and keep you informed about the life and ministry of this community of faith.)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and The LORD’s Prayer Rev. OwensOur 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.

Offertory Anthem:Dayton F. Tynan, Jr.(1932-2007) was agraduate of OberlinConservatory of Music,Westminster ChoirCollege, and FullerTheological Seminary. He composed severalanthems and hymns,and enjoyed careers inboth Congregationaland Presbyterianchurches.

Processional Hymn:This reflection onChristian vocation waswritten to provide anew text for a pre-existing tune, and thepoet/hymn writer hascrafted his words sowell that the two partscombine smoothly andthoroughly. The tuneis named for a notedBritish boarding school,whose music directorwas a friend of thecomposer.

Organ Voluntary:André Campra(1660-1744) was aFrench composer,organist andconductor. His claimto fame was in creatinga new musical genre,opera-ballet. Heserved as Director ofMusic and Organist atThe Cathedral of NotreDame in Paris for a fewyears, giving up theposition to concentrateon composition.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Clark Simmons ANTHEM Thine, Lord, is Wisdom, Thine Alone Dayton F. Tynan

Chancel Choir

Thine, LORD, is wisdom, Thine alone. Justice and truth before Thee stand: Yet nearer to Thysacred throne, Mercy withholds Thy lifted hand. Each evening shows Thy tender love, Each risingmorn Thy plenteous grace; Thy wakened wrath doth slowly move, Thy willing mercy flies apace. To Thy benign, indulgent care, Father, this light, this breath we owe; And all we have and all weare, From Thee, great Source of being, flow. Thrice Holy, Thine the kingdom is, The poweromnipotent is Thine; And when created nature dies, Thy never-ceasing glories shine.

[Ernst Lange, translated by John Wesley]

*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

FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 432 REPTONHow Clear Is Our Vocation, LORD

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Rev. Rodgers

*CHORAL AMEN (four-fold, in G) John Stainer

*ORGAN VOLUNTARY Rigaudon André Campra

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Sanctuary Flowers

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

in loving memory of my parents Helen & David Smith

and my sister Graham Mothershead

by Lee Smith

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Usher CaptainDudley Larus

AcolyteElena Owen

GreetersDene, Braylen & Ansley Dixon

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Today’s Children’s Chapel leader:Catherine Carter & Nora Wichmann

Topic: The Parable of the Mustard Seed

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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.

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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)

Town HallGatherings

Wide-Open Doors to a Great Work:Welcoming the Congregation & Community

* * *Look for latest information on our website (dpchurch.org) under Wide Open Doors * * *

Project Overview

HOSPITALITY:• Primary entrance, hospitable reception• Generous main corridor and new, accessible restrooms• Community Room and Threshold Ministry

CHILDREN, YOUTH, MUSIC MINISTRY:• Dedicated spaces for children’s ministries• Chancel Choir robing rooms & music storage• Full provision for youth ministries

INFRASTRUCTURE:• Sanctuary electrical wiring and building infrastructure• Office efficiencies and locations

Wide-Open Doors Campaign UpdateGrateful to God and excited about the future of DPC’s mission, as of June 15, 2017, the Wide Open Doors Campaign has giftscommitted totaling $2,996,414. We will continue our follow up with phone calls and visits as we continue this very successful

campaign for DPC and move closer to the total project cost of $4 million. If you have any questions about the campaign orwould like to receive a packet, please contact our hard-working volunteer campaign coordinator, Elizabeth Orth, at

eorth@dpchurch.org or (404) 234-6970.

Wide Open Doors Capital Projects UpdateWhat Happened This Week...

• elevator pit floors poured• poured site walls• continued installing electrical conduit• began removing brick to salvage

• continued framing walls• continued to excavate soil int eh south connector• wrecked wall forms and began to layout elevated ramp• continued with electrical rough in

Town Hall GatheringsAll are invited to come hear about the project progress at Town Hall Gatherings scheduled

after worship on July 30 and August 20. Don’t miss these opportunities for the congregationto receive face-to-face updates about the renovations and ask any questions.

Tours of the construction areas being planned. Let us know if you would be interested!

Meeting Spaces for SummerThanks to everyone for your patience and flexibility during construction.

Church Office: Staff and Volunteer Receptionists in office trailers in Sycamore House parking lot

Sunday School Classes: Crusaders Sunday School Class with Back to Basics Sunday School Class, in Scott ChapelFriendship Sunday School Class at Philips TowerCornerstone Sunday School Class in Sycamore House July & AugustChildren’s Ministry and Sunday School in Sycamore HouseYouth Ministry and Sunday School in Sycamore HouseInter-Generational Festival Summer Sunday School for ALL ages in Sycamore HouseFellowship/Families in Faith to join inter-generational class in Sycamore House

Ministries/Groups: Threshold Ministry/Caregivers’ Group/Faith in Real Life to Sycamore HouseSandwich Brigade, Flower Ministry, and other ministry projects in Sycamore HouseCouncil/Committee/General Meeting Rooms in Sycamore HouseCommunity Groups (AAs) using space in Sycamore House

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

Summer Sermon Series – The ParablesJoin us this summer for a series on the Parables from theGospel of Matthew!

Sunday, July 23, 2017Rev. Alex Rodgers preaching

Text: Matthew 21:33-46Title: Faithful and Unfaithful Tenants

Sunday, July 30, 2017Rev. Dr. Todd Speed preaching

Text: Matthew 22:1-14Title: Grateful and Ungrateful Guests

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 Summer Fun at DPC Pictures in the new PictureGallery (Blog)

t Faith in Real Life Blog: June 22: Reality and Promise(Blog)

t NEW-The Caregiver’s Blog: On Caregiving: IncreasingDemands (Blog)

t Updated Wide Open Doors information/video(Giving)

t Alex Rodgers’ June 18th Sermon: New and OldGarments (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.

Staff AnniversariesThe Personnel Committee wishes to thankMatt and Lori McMahan for their 20 years ofdedicated service to DPC and DPCC. Thankyou for filling our church with joyful music forso many years! We are truly blessed to haveyou both on our staff!

Save the Date! Scotland Trip in June 2018DPC members are planning a pilgrimage to the wondrousland of Scotland. There we will explore the roots ofPresbyterianism among other fabled locations. If you areinterested in participating, save the date (June!) and speakwith either Tricia Wynegar or Dr. Todd Speed for moreinformation. An informational session will be held later thissummer.

Children, Youth, & Families

Where Does My Child Go Sunday Mornings?

Sunday School, 9:15am to 10:10amThe prophet Isaiah says, “See, I am doing a new thing!”Join us this Summer at Sycamore House for a fresh take onSummer Sunday School. There will be breakfast, crafts,prayer activities, and interactive Bible lesson for all ages. Sign up here to contribute to breakfast:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4eada623a0f94-summer1

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

Worship bags are available to help children learn more aboutand feel comfortable in the worship environment. You willfind them in front pew on the right side of the sanctuary andin the narthex (lobby). Feel free to take the bags home withyou.Children’s Chapel is an interactive worship experience forPre-K to 2nd grades. Children leave for Children’s Chapelfollowing the Children’s Moment in the Sanctuary. Checkyour child in by signing the notebook on the front pew. Check out is in the Children’s Ministry Room (SycamoreHouse). If this is your first time, don’t hesitate to asksomeone for help navigating the hallways!Nursery and Toddlers continue with professional caregiversduring the worship hour in Sycamore House.

Registration Is Open for DPCCRegistration is open for all classes at Decatur PresbyterianChildren's Community, our preschoolfor 2 year olds through Kindergarten,and Parent's Morning Out for 9months through 2 year olds. They arefilling up, but there are spacesavailable in all age groups–registernow! Information and registrationforms are available on our website(dpchurch.org), click the DPCC-Preschool tab.

CM@DPC Movie Night on July 19

RSVP to Jamie Butcher at jbutcher@dpchurch.org

Moms' Book Club

RSVP to Jamie Butcher at jbutcher@dpchurch.org

Youth Ministry

Youth Mission Mondays in JulySpecific details to come on each Mission Monday but ingeneral for each date we will meet around 9am, do a serviceproject in the morning and then enjoy a fun activityafterwards. Times and "what to bring" will vary. Participating churches: DPC. North Decatur Pres, Decatur FirstUnited Methodist, North Decatur Methodist, and possiblyothers. All are welcome. Invite a friend! July 17 - Creation care at area park/stream and kayaking and canoeing at Sweetwater ParkJuly 24 - Hunger 101 and Atlanta Community Food Bank andfun at Centennial Olympic ParkJuly 31 - DPC's Threshold Ministry and fun lunch/recreationactivity

“It’s a Parable” Skit Night andParents’ Night Out August 9

Our Children’s Ministry program is offering a Skit Night onWednesday, August 9 in Sycamore House. Children who arepre-kindergarten through 6 years of age will be divided intoSkit Groups with practice and performance on the samenight. The skits will be based on the Parables of Jesus, whichis our sermon series theme this summer. One group will offertheir skit in the worship service on Sunday, August 13.

Parents may enjoy a night out while their children participatein Skit Night. Pizza dinner will be provided.• Infants and toddlers will be cared for by paid childcare

workers• No prior drama experience is needed• Everyone in the prek-5th grade age groups who wants

to participate will have a part!

Sign up via the CM Newsletter or on the website atwww.dpchurch.org. If you have questions, or need moreinformation, email Lynn Evans at lynn.rgeiii@gmail.com orLori McMahan at lmcmahan@dpchurch.org.

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

Info on Adult Sunday School ClassesCornerstone, led by Dave Williams, Sycamore House

July 16: Clark Simmons on Montreat Worship and MusicConferences

Crusaders (Scott Chapel)Taught by Todd Speed and Alex Rodgers or below:July 16 & 23: Dr. Raj Nadella, Assistant Professor ofNew Testament at Columbia Theological SeminaryAugust 20, 27, & Sept. 3: Dr. William Yoo, AssistantProfessor of American Religious and Cultural Historyand Director of the ThM program at CTSSept. 10, 17, 24: Dr. Mark Douglas, Professor ofChristian Ethics; Director of MDiv Program at CTS

Friendship (Philips Tower Dining Room–class at 9:05 am)July is series on R & R in Ordinary Time7/16: Appreciating Natural Beauty led by BethedaGramling7/23: The Notion of Sabbath led by Cat Glascock7/30: Sublime Solitude led by Ann Churchman

Inter-generational Sunday School for ALL (Sycamore House)All ages are invited and this will be the summer Sundayschool option for children and youth. Jamie Butcher hasput together an incredible festival style class based onthe "Messy Church" curriculum. "See I Am Doing a NewThing" will be the theme.

Young AdultsThe DPC Young Adult Group (for those in mid 20s to late 30s)has fun fellowship and service events!

Contact Allysen Schaaf for more info: aschaaf@dpchurch.org

Caregiver's Support GroupRev. Hugh Burns leads the group on Thursday mornings at10:30 am in Sycamore House. All are welcome! ContactHugh Burns for information at rhburns@protonmail.com.

Be sure to check out the Caregiver's Support Group blog onour website (www.dpchurch.org). Current blog posts areUnavoidable Reality; Unavoidable Uncertainty; andIncreasing Demands

Faith in Real Life Small GroupFaith in Real Life offers an opportunity todeepen your relationship with God in asmall 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(Taking summer off, will resume late August)

orWednesday mornings from 9:30-11 in Sycamore House

(Will continue to meet in summer–join us!)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 thought DPC’swebsite–just click the “Blog” tab!

New ‘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, August 10. Come join us for fellowship and discussion as we considerwhat life is like in the middle of our careers, in the middle ofmetro Atlanta, in the middle of our families, in the middle ofchurch and culture, and in the middle (sometimes) of currentnational and world events. All are welcome. Hope you canjoin us.

Grace@Work Bible StudyWednesday Mornings, 7:15–8:30 am, Session Room

Join Dudley Larus for an early morning Bible study withGrace@Work on Wednesday mornings from 7:15 am to 8:30am. All are welcome!

Mission Info & Opportunities

Threshold Ministry NewsThank you to everyone who donated water during our recentWater Drive! And, thank you to the young adults for theirhelp. Of course, it’s not too late to donate water to help usmeet our summer demand. You can drop water off atSycamore House during Threshold hours (Mondays andThursdays, 9-11:45am) or you can drop it off at the churchoffice in the trailers on other weekdays. As we settle intoour new space, we are temporarily not providing a clothingcloset; so, please, no donations of clothing at this time.Thank you, Ellen Gallow, Threshold Coordinator

July Is DEAM Month at DPC

The Mission & Outreach Council is sponsoring a July fooddrive for DEAM, Decatur-Area Emergency AssistanceMinistry.

Collection points will be limited to Sycamore House and thesanctuary narthex, due to our ongoing construction.

Please bring non-perishable food (check expiration date!).These items are particularly needed:

Rice, boxes of pasta and JelloCanned meats and pasta sauceSweet cerealsCanned fruitBundled tea and sugar packetsToothpaste and toothbrushesDeodorantPowdered laundry detergent

DEAM provides food and basic toiletries to qualifying familiesfrom food pantries at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church inDecatur and Avondale First Baptist Church.

In Our Community

Madagascar Peacemaking Travel StudyNovember 6–18, 2017

Creation Care and ReconciliationThree times the size of Great Britain, Madagascar is a uniquejewel of creation. More than 80 percent of its flora and faunais found nowhere else on earth. Despite the richness of theisland’s biodiversity and other natural resources, Madagascarremains one of the world’s poorest nations with 92 percentof its population living on less than $2 per day. Politicalinstability has also impeded development and contributed tosocial tensions.The PC(USA)’s partner, the five million-member Church ofJesus Christ in Madagascar (known by its Malagasy acronym,FJKM), has multifaceted and holistic ministries that seek torespond to the challenges of poverty, human exploitation,social and political conflict, and environmental degradation asan integral part of what it means to follow Christ.

Applications are August 1, 2017.Costs: Madagascar—$1,295

Costs are per person for double occupancy and includeall meals, accommodations, programs, tips, tours andin-country transportation.

More information and the application form can be found at:presbyterianmission.org/travel_study

THIS WEEK AT DPC

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Nametag Sunday and Bring a Friend to Church Sunday. Collections of food for DEAM continue throughout July

9:15 a.m. Cornerstone Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

Crusader Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

Friendship Class.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philips Tower

Summer Sunday School Festival for All Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Alex Rodgers: A Summer with the Parables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary

11:45 a.m. Memorial Gifts Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

1:00 p.m. Norvisi Friendship Presb. Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

1:00 p.m. Congregational Care Council.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philips Tower Dining Room

MONDAY, JULY 17

7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

9:00 a.m. Youth Mission Monday: Creation Care and Canoeing at Sweetwater Park

9:00 - 11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

TUESDAY, JULY 182:00 p.m. Staff Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

5:30 p.m. Personnel Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

WEDNESDAY, JULY 197:15 a.m. High Tech Bible Study (Grace@Work). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

9:00 a.m. Faith in Real Life (Vernon Gramling). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

6:00 p.m. Movie Night at DPC!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

THURSDAY, JULY 20

9:00 - 11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

11:00 a.m. Bi-weekly Construction Update Meeting (OAC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

5:30 p.m. Retreat Center Ministry Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

8:00 p.m. AAs (open meeting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

FRIDAY, JULY 2112:30 p.m. Church office closes (weekly)

SATURDAY, JULY 22

No events

SUNDAY, JULY 239:15 a.m. Cornerstone Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

Crusader Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

Friendship Class.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philips Tower

Summer Sunday School Festival for All Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Alex Rodgers: A Summer with the Parables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary

1:00 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 transformed

Core Strategies 2015-20171. Engage people of all ages in high quality experiences of worship and faith formation

2. Implement courageous outreach efforts that engage new people with the church community

3. Care compassionately for those struggling with life circumstances, including those living on the margins of society

4. Intentionally build relationships within the church community

The Church Staff

Pastors

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.orgRev. Jamie Butcher. . . . . . Director of Children’s Ministries & Fellowship Events. . . . jbutcher@dpchurch.org

Full Time

Juan 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 Time

Ann 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.org

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

DECATURPRESBYTERIANCHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

205 Sycamore StreetDecatur, GA 30030

www.dpchurch.org404-378-1777