(*Please stand, as youare able)

The Call to Worship is acall from God. Theworship leader isreminding us that God ispresent and that worshipis beginning. This time isjoyful and focused onGod. The Call toWorship can be spokenby the worship leader orit can be spokenbetween the leader andthe people....or sung!

Processional Hymn: Thistext was the winner in ahymn competitionsponsored by thePC(USA) BicentennialCommittee for the 1988-1989 observance, whichhad the theme“Celebrate the Journey.” The late 18th-centurytune (first used withPsalm 148) isappropriatelycelebratory.

Confession andrepentance bring us thepeace that only Christcan give. This is aspiritual peace, peacewith God, that anchorsour life and helps ustranscend our own frailtyand anything else thatlife throws at us. It isGod's gift to God'speople. This is why wesay to each other afterthe Prayer of Confession:"The peace of the Lordbe with you."

DECATURPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

Every child of God ~ belonging, engaging, being transformed

August 9, 2015 19th 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 (sung) Rev. Allysen SchaafLeft side: Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah!Right side: Praise ye the Lord!(Repeat)Right side: Praise ye the Lord,Left side: Hallelujah.Right side: Praise ye the Lord,Left Side: Hallelujah.Right side: Praise ye the Lord,Left Side: Hallelujah.All: Praise ye the Lord!

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 305 Darwall’s 148th

Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONMerciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and

deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not lovedyou with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighborsas ourselves...

(Silence is kept for personal prayers of confession.)

In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, anddirect what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in yourways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*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: This hymn isfrequently used as anexpression of Christianfellowship, especially atthe conclusion of theLord’s Supper. The tuneis attributed to aninfluential Swissmusician and publisher.

We pray the Prayer forIllumination just beforethe reading of scripture. In this prayer, we askGod to speak to usthrough the words ofscripture and thesermon. We pray forillumination so that wemay be able to seethings we couldn’t seebefore.

Anthem: Robert N. Rothbegan his organ study inPittsburgh, and receivedhis AB from Franklin &Marshall College, wherehe was chapel organist.While working towardshis MA in English at theUniversity of Virignia,Roth served as organistof Charlottesville's FirstMethodist Church. Aftertwo years as achaplain's assistant inthe U.S. Army, heentered UnionSeminary's School ofSacred Music in NewYork, where he receiveda Master of SacredMusic "magna cumlaude." His teachersinclude Vernon deTar,Searle Wright, ElaineBrown, and MargaretHillis.

Affirmation of Faith: Following the sermon,the congregation isgiven the opportunity torespond to hearingGod’s Word through theApostles Creed, NiceneCreed or other creedalstatements, affirmingwhat the Churchbelieves and expressingour faith. Creeds give usthe opportunity to saywhat we believe aboutGod and what God hasdone in history. Ourstatements of faithshould be a reflection ofthe deep commitmentof our lives.

*HYMN 306 Blest Be the Tie That Binds Dennis(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 theirparents. Beginning August 16, 1st and 2nd graders will participate in a Worship Readiness class

and may be picked up in the 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 Gregg BedolLeader: 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

OLD TESTAMENT (ANTHEM): Jubilate Deo in D Robert RothChancel Choir

O be joyful in the LORD, all ye lands: serve the LORD with gladness, and come before hispresence with a song. Be ye sure that the LORD he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not weourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates withthanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and speak good of his Name. For the LORD is gracious, his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth from generation togeneration. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in thebeginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

[Psalm 100, with Gloria Patri]

NEW TESTAMENT Ephesians 4:25—5:2(pew Bible, page 194, NT)

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

Led by LOVESERMON “To Be Kind” Dr. Speed

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from A Declaration of Faith Rev. SchaafLeader: God sends us to exercise compassion. In God’s concern for justice in the

social order God has never forgotten the needs of individuals.Women: In the end the Lord will judge all persons by the simple, unremembered acts

of kindness they did or failed to do for the least of their sisters and brothers.Men: We acknowledge God is at work here and now when people show

personal concern for each other and work to make helping agencies,including the church itself, more compassionate.

Women: We believe God sends us to risk our own peace and comfort in compassionfor our neighbors.

Men: We are to give to them and receive from them, accepting everyone wemeet as a person; to be sensitive to those who suffer in body or mind;to help and accept help in ways that affirm dignity and responsibility.

All: We must not limit our compassion to those we judge deserving, for weourselves do not deserve the compassion of God.

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

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

Offertory Anthem:Dayton F. Tynan (1932-2007) was a graduate ofOberlin Conservatory ofMusic, WestminsterChoir College, and FullerTheological Seminary. He composed severalanthems and hymns,and enjoyed careers inboth Congregationaland Presbyterianchurches.

Processional Hymn:Based on Christ’s greatcommission (Matthew28:19-20), this text waswritten for aConvocation ofEmmanuel College inToronto, the largesttheological school of theUnited Church ofCanada, a denominationformed by the union ofMethodists,Congregationalists, andPresbyterians.

Organ Voluntary: PaulO. Manz ( 1919-2009),was an Americancomposer for choir andorgan. His most famouschoral work is theAdvent motet "E'en So,Lord Jesus, QuicklyCome", which has beenperformed at theFestival of Nine Lessonsand Carols at King'sCollege, Cambridge,though its broadcast bythe neighbouring Choirof St John's College,Cambridge, in its AdventCarol Serviceprecipitated itspopularity. His mostfamous organ works arehis volumes ofneo-Baroque choralepreludes and partitas.He long served thechurch as recitalist,composer, teacher andleader in worship. Thehymn-tune, CwmRhondda, is one of themost heartily embracedand well-loved tunes inChristian hymnody. It isan outstanding exampleof a Welsh hymn, ofwhich a hallmarkcharacteristic is thestepwise movement inthe notes of themelody.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER Dr. SpeedOur 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: Thine, Lord, is Wisdom, Thine Alone Dayton F. Tynan, Jr.

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, Eachrising morn Thy plenteous grace; Thy wakened wrath doth slowly move, Thy willing mercy fliesapace. To Thy benign, indulgent care, Father, this light, this breath we owe; And all we have andall we are, From Thee, great Source of being, flow. Thrice Holy, Thine the kingdom is, Thepower omnipotent 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 295 Sine NomineGo to the World!

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Dr. Speed

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

*ORGAN VOLUNTARY: God of Grace and God of Glory Paul Manz

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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 fathers,

John Louis Brooks

Daniel Wade Wheeler

and in honor of our mothers,

Carolyn Brooks and Dora Wheeler

by

Jack & Karen Brooks

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Usher CaptainBill Cheatham

GreetersBrian & Heather Beaubien

Walter and Leah

AcolytesBetsy & Maddy Pelissero

CruciferCarter Scott

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Parents of Pre-K or Kindergarten age: Please sign your children in for Extended Carewith the volunteers seated in the front row prior to the worship service.

Today’s Extended Care volunteers are:2s, 3s, 4s, & Ks: not available at print time

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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 your cell phones and electronics before the start of the service.Thank you!

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Join us as we continue the celebration of Rally Daywith Punch on the Lawn in the Terrace Garden after the service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Sunday Events

Sunday, September 6 Communion (intinction)Sunday, September 13 Program Year Interns BeginSunday, September 20 Agnes Scott College SundaySunday, September 27 Congregational Meeting, elect

Elder Class of 2018

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! Please return the bags after the service.

Youth Group

Youth Group Kickoff Tonight!Join us for the 2nd annual DPC Youth Olympics!

Oakhurst Park, 307 Feld Ave. Decatur, GASunday, August 9 5:30-8pm

*Parent meeting at 7:30pm.Dinner, games, energizers, fellowship and more! All middle& high school youth are invited! Bring a friend! Questions:Contact Allysen Schaaf at aschaaf@dpchurch.org or404-378-1777, ext. 257.

Youth Sunday SchoolMiddle School Sunday School: Digging Deep & DonutsLocation: Middle School Room, McGeachy 306Each week we will enjoy donuts and fellowship and discuss abig faith question.

High School Sunday School: Waffles & WonderingsLocation: Sycamore House (front half)This year we will enjoy fellowship and make waffles and thendiscuss a tough faith question.

Youth Wednesday ScheduleBegins August 19!

4:00-5:30pm. . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House open to Youth5:30-6:30 pm.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dinner in the Fellowship Hall6:30-7:20 pm.. . . . . Parents & Youth attend Adult Program

Wednesday ProgramsAugust 19 Special Fun Kick-Off Wednesday night program

for all youth & adults.August 26 Youth Sharing about Summer Trips, special

Wednesday night program for all youth andadults.

Info on Adult Sunday School Classes:Worship+2 Opportunity (learning & growing in faith)

We want to include your info! Send it to dhowell@dpchurch.org

Bible and Arts (McGeachy 201)

Cornerstone (McGeachy 109)Series led by Dave Williams8/9: Intro to the New Testament: The Gospels8/16: Intro to the New Testament: Matthew8/23: Intro to the New Testament: Mark8/30: Intro to the New Testament: Luke9/6: intro to the New Testament: John

Families in Faith / Fellowship (McGeachy 309)8/9–30: “Led by Love” led by Todd Speed, utilizing

worship texts from Ephesians to addresscontemporary family challenges

Friendship (McGeachy 202)Series: Three ‘R’s for Christians8/9: Resilience, panel hosted by Suzahn Huffman-

Donaldson8/16: Reverence, panel hosted by Ann Churchman

From Your Endowment Committee

Please include a gift for our church in your will.Each year, Endowment Grants fund special beyond-the-budget missions, ministries, and building projects.

Interested in Joining DPC?If you are interested in becoming a member of this churchcommunity, or would like more information about the lifeand ministry of DPC, please contact our Evangelism Councilat visitor@dpchurch.org, or contact one of the pastors.

2015-2016 Program Year Theme“Led by Love”

Our theme for the 2015-2016Program Year is “Led by Love”Join us as we are Led by Love – forGod, self, and others - to worship,care, mission, mentor, teach, pray,serve, go outside the walls of thechurch, and serve inside the wallsof the church.

We are again grateful to Betty Williams for our theme logo!

Led by LOVE...August 9 To Be Kind Ephesians 4:25–5:2August 16 To Live Carefully Ephesians 5:15-20August 23 To Be Strong Ephesians 6:10-20August 30 To Live Fully Song of Solomon 2:8-13

Save the Date–Next Church-wide Retreat

Save the Date:Next Church-wide Retreat October 10-11

Those who attended the "Sailboat Church"retreat at the Calvin Center last October had awonderful time. We're planning anotherchurch-wide retreat for all ages this fall andhope you will save the weekend of October10-11 to join us there.

We're now organizing a team to plan and carry out theevent, so if you'd like to help with registration, youthactivities, recreation, meal planning, lodging, promotion andpublicity let us know. Contact Lucia Sizemore at (404)292-4564 or luciahs@comcast.net. We also welcome yourfeedback and suggestions for an even better retreat.

Camping Trip Labor Day Weekend

Save the date! The Church CampingTrip will be Labor Day Weekend,September 4-7, 2015. Mark yourcalendars now, and look for moreinfo to follow.

Sermons Available on WebsiteSermons are available on our website (www.dpchurch.org). Look for ‘Sermon Audio and Blog’ on the homepage–you canread or listen!

Young AdultsAll who are interested in young adult activities andgatherings, please contact Rev. Allysen Schaaf at the churchoffice or email aschaaf@dpchurch.org

Children’s ChoirsIt’s time to sign up for children’s choirs!Lori McMahan will be at the “T” in themain hallway of the McGeachy Buildingafter worship (right outside the Children’sLibrary) to answer any questions and helpparents register their children for choir. Choirs meet on Wednesdays, beginningAugust 19, and are for children Pre-Kthrough 5th grade.

DPC Recruiting P/T Physical Plant MgrThe session has approved adding a part-time staff positionfor a Physical Plant Manager. This person will report to theChurch Administrator and work with the PropertyCommittee approximately 8 hours a week.

This is a hands-on job helping to maintain and improve thechurch's physical plant. This employee will work with ouroutside contractors, custodians and volunteers to monitorthe buildings and grounds for repairs or replacements. Theywill meet with vendors and contractors and supervise theirwork as well as taking care of minor needs themselves suchas replacing balasts, painting walls, and minor plumbingrepairs.

The Search Team for this position includes Charlie Orth fromthe Personnel Committee, Bob Matthews and R.G. Evans ofProperty Committee, and Betty Saye. Candidates shouldcontact Kathy Morse, Church Administrator, at (404)378-1777 or kmorse@dpchurch.org for a detailed positiondescription and an application form.

Please share this information with others and let us know ofany potential candidates.

Presbyterian Women Ice Cream Social

Calling all DPC Women!

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, August 13th

Mark Your Calendars

WHAT: Presbyterian Women's Ice Cream Social to kickoff the new program year, and to hear a specialreport by Candler Broom about the Jef Jel Projectin Africa and how PW's benevolence dollars arebeing put to work there.

FOR WHO: All women of Decatur Presbyterian Church andguests

WHEN: Thursday evening, August 13, 2015 -- 7:00 to8:00 pm

WHERE: DPC Slack Fellowship Hall

WHY: To celebrate the beginning of a new year ofstudy and service as Presbyterian Women

QUESTIONS: Contact Lucia Sizemore at 404-292-4564 orluciahs@comcast.net, or Kim Campbell at 404-294-0052 orrousaycamp@comcast.net

Reservations are not required, but please RSVP byAugust 10 by calling the church office at 404-378-1777 oremailing RSVP@dpchurch.org. Childcare for this event willbe provided, but a reservation for your child is a MUST,along with his/her age.

Workshop Opportunity August 22The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is offering workshops afterthe Presbytery Meeting on Saturday, August 22. All arewelcome to attend!

Six workshops on evangelism and reaching the unchurchedwill be available after the meeting from 12-2pm. Anoptional lunch is being offered for $10. The deadline toorder lunch is August 13. Registration is now open! You may register on thePresbytery Meeting page on the Presbytery’s website(www.atlpcusa.org). Don't miss out on this evangelismtraining opportunity!Workshops:

| How to Start a New Worshipping Community| Who is Your Neighbor? Using Demographic and

Lifestyle Data to Identify Outreach Opportunities inYour Church's Neighborhood

| How to Reach the Unchurched| Becoming a Congregation that Reflects Your

Community| How to Invite Your Neighbors and Tell Your Story| Creating Invitational Events

AJC Decatur Book Festival at DPC

Take Advantage of theAJC Decatur Book Festival – and Volunteer!

Writers of short stories, crime fiction, poetry, and muchmore will draw crowds to Decatur and our sanctuary for AJCDecatur Book Festival and Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.DPC is one of several venues in Decatur hosting sessions bymore than 300 authors.

Meet your favorite authors (including mystery writer SarahParetsky), hear their messages up close and personal, get abook autographed! “We encourage you to attend thefestival, and to be an ambassador for DPC as a volunteer,”says Marceil Joyner, who heads up DPC’s team for the even.

Sign-up forms are available around the church, or you can goonline to the book festival site. Click on “Join” and locate“Volunteer.” Signing up early helps you get a T-shirt size youprefer. Your assignment may be to welcome visitors as theyget seated, or manage lines during the book signings.

A training session for DPC volunteers will be held at thechurch on Monday, August 24 at 7 p.m. in the CrusaderClassroom. Shifts are scheduled Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7p.m. and Sunday from 12:45 to 5:30 p.m. The Chancel Choirwill also be at the church selling bottles of water and bakedgoods as a fundraiser during the weekend.

Sign up now to help serveas a volunteer for thisexciting community eventwhich brings hundreds ofvisitors to our church andthousands to ourcommunity.

Fun Fact: Joan Gray’s sister is one of the author’s featuredat the Book Festival! Kim Boykin will be a presenter onSunday, September 6, at the Marriott Conference Center atnoon. She is the author of The Wisdom of Hair, PalmettoMoon, and A Peach of a Pair from Berkley Books, and severalcontemporary romance novellas from the Tule PublishingGroup.

100 Cards for 100th Birthday!DPC member Woody Lewis will celebrate his 100th birthdayon August 12. We think it would be wonderful for Woody toreceive 100 cards for his birthday! We have cards availablein baskets in the narthex and at the “T” in the McGeachymain hallway with envelopes already addressed to Woody. Pick one up and wish Woody a Happy 100th!

Mission Opportunities

Hagar’s HouseDPC’s next week to provide meals for the families at Hagar’sHouse is September 6-12. Hagar’s House is a local shelterfor homeless women and children and we provide theevening meal for the families there several weeks during theyear. For more information, please contact Catherine Carterat ccarter@gpc.edu

Kroger Community RewardsHave you designated a community ministry to receivebenefits when you shop with your Kroger card? Two localmissions you may choose are Decatur Emergency AssistantMinistry (DEAM) (10566) and DPC’s Threshold Ministry(50989).

You must re-enroll for the Community Rewards programeach year. Between August 1 and August 31, 2015, go toKroger.com/communityrewards and log in to your account,then click on the organization of your choice. The programgives benefits to your organization at no cost to you. Thisyear, Kroger donated more than $600,000 to local schoolsand non-profits. Thanks!

Sign Up for Break Bread

What is ‘Break Bread’?It is small groups of DPC membersmeeting together, sharing a meal andfellowship. It is a great way to meetnew people and strengthen bonds withothers in our church family.

How are groups assigned?Groups are generally 6 to 8 people and are assigned basedon the preferences you select below, such as weekday orweekend and eat in or eat out.

How many times do we meet?Your group will meet three times between September andDecember. Dates and places will be determined by thegroup. (New groups will be formed in January to meetbetween February and May.)

Questions? Contact Marianne Adams at 404-373-5979 oradamsmm@bellsouth.net

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

(Please check the box beside your preferred method ofcommunication)

Name(s):

Address: �

Phone: �

Email: �

Indicate your preferences below: (check all that apply – for example, if you areinterested in either weekends or weekdays, checkboth)

When: 9 Weekend 9 Weekday

9 Sunday Lunch Out after Church

Where?

9 Eat In (home) 9 Eat Out (restaurant)

Special Interest Groups:9 Parent(s) of Youth

(Can be eat in or eat out, or a mix)

9 Families with Young Children(children invited–generally eat in)

Deadline for return of completed forms is Sunday, Aug. 23

Comments?:

Wednesday Night Supper & ProgramsResume August 19!

Join us as we resume the Wednesday Night FellowshipSupper and Programs on Wednesday, August 19. We willenjoy delicious meals prepared by ZestAtlanta followed bythe programs. Our kick off program will be night of fun!

The supper serving line opens at 5:15 pm and theprograms begin at 6:30 pm. Meal prices are: $7 adult; $5Youth; $4 Child; and a family max of $22.

Menu for 8/19:Adults:

Salad Bar, Boneless BBQ Chicken Breast, Macaroni &Cheese, Green Beans, Corn Muffins & Butter, Dessert &Vanilla Ice Cream

Kids:French Bread Cheese Pizza, Baby Carrots & Broccoli withRanch Dressing, Dessert

Wednesday Night ProgramsAugust 19 Kick Off Fun Event

August 26 Youth Summer Trip Report

September 2 Led by LOVE: Conversations aboutChurch and Race in America–HistoricalPerspective

September 9 Led by LOVE: Conversations aboutChurch and Race inAmerica–Contemporary Issues

September 16 Led by LOVE: Conversations aboutChurch and Race in America–SharingOur Stories from the DPC Community

September 23 Led by LOVE: Conversations aboutChurch and Race in America–What AreWe Called to Do? Examples &Discussions

Capital Campaign Projects Team UpdateThis past week was a busy one for your Capital CampaignProjects Team, chaired by Clark Simmons. They invitedseven architectural firms with extensive experience inchurch renovation to DPC to look at our spaces. Soonthese groups will submitting proposal telling us moreabout their staff and qualifications, and experience solvingsimilar problems for other congregations.

Mary Visscher and Mike Leaf, Judy Toole and LuciaSizemore, Eric Toole and Clark Simmons joined Todd Speedin talking to them about our wish lists – everything frommore parking to better flow from building to building. They walked them through our classrooms and worshipspaces to talk about our dreams for more functional areasthat will help us carry out our missions.

The Capital Campaign Project Team has been meeting forseveral months. The group includes a seminary studentand contractor, an architect and Sunday School teacher, afinancial planning wizard and a women’s group leader – across-section of DPC members and staff. They havereviewed previous campaigns and the work theyaccomplished, the master plan developed during the lastcapital campaign, and an extensive wish list created fromsession retreats and staff meetings.

We plan to begin a two-phased capital campaign beginningin 2016. This campaign will address our facility’s functionrelated to administration offices, children’s programs, andgathering/meeting spaces, as well as improvements to ouraging infrastructure. As we continue this exploratoryprocess, we will simultaneously be working to discern arealistic budget and timeline.

There will be many opportunities for every one of you tohear more about these plans as they develop and to shareyour thoughts. We look forward to realizing these dreamstogether as our bicentennial year grows closer and closer. Our current needs include your input to the CapitalProjects team and Capital Campaign team, and earlypre-campaign funding for the planning and preparationphase.

Interested in serving on the Capital Campaign ProjectsTeam or on the Capital Campaign Team? Contact ClarkSimmons (csimmons@pensions.org) or Todd Speed(tspeed@dpchurch.org) for more information.

Small Group Opportunity

Faith in Real Life GroupsMonday Nights, 7:00 to 8:30 pm

orWednesday Mornings, 9:30 to 11:00 am

Start Date to be Announced

Using biblical and theological reflection, small groupinteraction, and meditative prayer, Vernon Gramling willbe leading two year-long classes designed to help usarticulate and integrate our faith.

Goals and Expectations:1. Become more articulate about our own faith. Can

we find the words to talk about what we believe? 2. Create a safe place to study and question. This

class requires a willingness to seek. Questions,doubts and uncertainty are welcome anddesirable.

3. Actively integrate our personal lives and our faith. This class will be personal. We will seek tointegrate our personal stories with God’s story.Active participation and reflection is critical.

4. Form a community of nurture and care. If wemanage our first three goals, hopefully the HolySpirit will create a grateful and caring community. We will try to be mindful of what it means to livethe faith we talk about.

If you are willing to make the commitment to regularattendance and personal participation, these are ambitiousbut attainable goals. Come join us. You can sign up bycalling the church office (404.378.1777) or emailing Vernon(vernongramling@gmail.con).

Vernon Gramling is husband of Betheda, father of five, andgrandfather to four. He was educated at University ofMaryland and Princeton Seminary and ordained as aPresbyterian pastor in 1971. He served as AssistantMinister for 3 years, then as a chaplain at Grady where hehelped to start and then administer one of the firsthospices in the country. He has maintained a pastoralcounseling practice since 1985. He is now honorably retiredbut still practicing. He has been involved at DPC since1998. He sings with the Chancel Choir and is active in theFriendship Sunday School class.

Reflect Hope 5K Twilight Run/Walk2nd Annual Reflect Hope 5K Twilight Run/Walk

Saturday, August 29, 20151 mile—7:30 pm

5K—8:00 pmDJ / Post Run Festivities / Awards / Chip Timing

Live Results / Live PhotosRegister at itsyourrace.com

Proceeds benefit A Beacon of Hope Pregnancy &Relationship Resources.

THIS WEEK AT DPC

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9Rally Day! Lemonade on the Lawn!9:15 a.m. Rally Day Gathering for Children’s Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terrace Garden

Middle School Digging Deep and Donuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M306 (Middle School Room)High School Waffles and Wonderings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S209 (Session Room)10:30 a.m. Worship: Dr. Todd Speed; “Led by Love” Theme for 2015-2016, “To Be Kind”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:30 a.m Lemonade on the Lawn for Rally Day.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terrace Garden11:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s Library1:00 p.m. Norvisi Friendship Presbyterian Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel5:30 - 8 p.m. Youth Group Kickoff (parents meeting at 7:30 under the picnic shelter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oakhurst Park

MONDAY, AUGUST 107:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M210 (Adult Library)9:00 a.m. DPCC Staff Meeting, Teachers Return for Pre-Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall9:00 a.m. Classes Resume, The Global Village Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McGeachy 3rd Floor9-11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M205 (Threshold Room)7:00 p.m. Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B201 (Philips Conference Room)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 111:00 p.m. Staff Calendar Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B201(Philips Conference Room)3:00 p.m. Worship and Program Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S3035:00 p.m. Property Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M202 (Stained Glass Room)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 127:15 a.m. High Tech Bible Study (Grace@Work). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S209 (Session Room)3:30 p.m. Agnes Scott College Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agnes Scott College

THURSDAY, AUGUST 139-11:45 a.m. Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M205 (Threshold Room)10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M201 (History Room)6:30 p.m. PW Ice Cream Social. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall8:00 p.m. AAs (open meeting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M212

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14No events

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15No events

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16Name Tag Sunday! Bring a Friend to Church Sunday!9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . various9:15 a.m. Middle School “Digging Deep and Donuts”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M306 (Middle School Room)9:15 a.m. High School Youth “Waffles and Wonderings”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House10:00 a.m. Evangelism Council “Coffee Club”.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S20910:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Allysen Schaaf.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary11:30 a.m. Youth Choir Registration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s Library1:00 p.m. Norvisi-Friendship Presbyterian Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel4:45 p.m,. Youth Advisor Gathering.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack fellowship Hall6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Youth Dinner and Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall, Sycamore House

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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.

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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

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 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 StaffAnn Beesley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . abeesley@dpchurch.orgEmily Goins Randle. . . . . Part-Time Interim Director of Children’s Ministry. . egoinsrandle@dpchurch.orgJoan Gray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interim Associate Pastor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jgray@dpchurch.orgKevin Hernandez.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contract CustodianDenise Howell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program & Ministerial Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . dhowell@dpchurch.orgEllen McClure. . . . . . . . . . . Director, Decatur Presb. Children’s Community. . . . . . emcclure@dpchurch.orgLori McMahan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Children’s Music Ministry. . . . . . . . . lmcmahan@dpchurch.orgMatthew McMahan.. . . . . . Minister of Music (Choirmaster and Organist). . . . . mmcmahan@dpchurch.orgKathy Morse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kmorse@dpchurch.orgAnna Owens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interim Childcare Director.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aowens@dpchurch.orgKeith Phillips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Ministry Assistant.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kphillips@dpchurch.orgSylvester Poole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CustodianAllysen Schaaf. . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Pastor for Youth & Their Families.. . . . . . . . aschaaf@dpchurch.orgTodd Speed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tspeed@dpchurch.orgDonna Stroup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator of Threshold Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . dstroup@dpchurch.orgDana Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Media/Website Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . dyoung@dpchurch.org

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

Affiliated StaffRev. Lucy Strong. . . . UKirk Campus Minister to Agnes Scott College & Decatur. . lucycstrong@gmail.com

DECATURPRESBYTERIANCHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

205 Sycamore StreetDecatur, GA 30030

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