(*Please stand, as youare able)

“Santo” is the Spanishword meaning holy.

Processional Hymn:Much of the imagery ofthis hymn comes fromRevelation 4:2–11, whichits author, an Anglicanbishop, knew as areading appointed forTrinity Sunday. The tune,written specifically forthis text, reinforces theTrinitarian theme bystrong dependence onthe D-major triad.

Sung Call to Confession:The lines given hereconvey the centralmessage of the longersong for which they formthe refrain. The principalscripture reference is 1Corinthians 3:16–17,Paul’s reminder to theChristians at Corinth that“[they] are God’s templeand that God’s Spiritdwells in [them].”

The Prayer of Confessionwas adapted from prayerat White MemorialPresbyterian Church,October 16, 2016.

Sung Response toPardon: This praise andworship song comesfrom Delirious?, anEnglish Christian rockand worship band. Although the style isnew, the message is anenduring one: God willprovide the strength weneed to proclaim thegood news of salvationto all parts of the world.

DECATURPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

Every child of God ~ belonging, engaging, being transformed

June 11, 2017 Trinity Sunday 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 Leader: The LORD alone provides the foundation of love and grace for our lives.People: So we give our praise to God singing, “Holy, holy, holy!”Leader: As we worship we learn more about God’s story of love and we are sent out

into the world to share this love and serve in God’s name.People: So we give our praise to God singing, “Santo, Santo, Santo!”All: Let us worship and serve God together!

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 1 NicaeaHoly, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!

CHORAL INTROIT How Firm a Foundation American folk tuneChancel Choir

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the LORD, Is laid for your faith in God’s excellent word! What more can be said than to you God hath said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? “Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, For I am thy God and will still give thee aid; I’llstrengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

[from John Rippons’ A Selection of Hymns of 1757]

CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. SchaafHYMN 701 Lord, Prepare Me Sanctuary

LORD, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true.With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONGod of love and joy, we confess that we have built our spiritual houses upon

sand. Too many of our roots have been grown in soil that cannot sustain us. Webuild our hopes on the promises of the world or our own vain desires. We have notlistened to your word, and we have ignored the call of Jesus in our every day lives...(Silence is kept for personal prayers of confession.)

Call us back through your loving voice, so that we will discover the surefoundation beneath our feet and follow Christ’s call to serve and love the world. May your Spirit transform us by your grace and inspire us to live lives that are holyand true. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE TO PARDON HYMN 319 SmithShout to the North (chorus)

Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east the west,Jesus is Savior to all, LORD of heaven and earth.

Today we commissionthe participants on thetrips to the MontreatYouth Conference forour High School Youthand adult chaperones,the High School YouthMission trip toHonduras, and the adultmission trip toNicaragua. Pleaseremember all thesemembers of our churchfamily in your prayers asthey travel, learn, andserve.Montreat (High School)

Youth ConferenceJune 11-17

Nicaragua AdultMission TripJune 17-24

CROSS Middle SchoolMission TripJune 25-30

Honduras High SchoolMission Trip

July 7-15

CongregationalResponse Hymn: Thelines given here conveythe central message ofthe longer song forwhich they form therefrain. The principalscripture reference is 1Corinthians 3:16–17,Paul’s reminder to theChristians at Corinththat “[they] are God’stemple and that God’sSpirit dwells in [them].”

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 the peacewe practice God’s call tomake every effort tomaintain the bond ofpeace (Eph. 4:3).

Hymn: This text adaptspart of a traditional Irishprayer associated withSt. Patrick (see also no.6). Such a prayer forprotection is known as alorica, from a Latin wordfor “breastplate” or“armor.” It is set to aGaelic melody thatgained wide popularityin the 1970s.

COMMISSIONING OF MONTREAT and MISSION TRIP PARTICIPANTSRev. Schaaf and Rev. Dr. Todd Speed

Montreat Conference HS Youth Participants: Spencer Barlow, Patrick Bennet, Rhys Broom, Tucker Bush, Nick Cribb, Henry DeLisle, Katie Dowd, Bryce Ellis, Ella Enloe, Aaron Godwin,Brendan Jeffrey, Jackson Hills, Stephen Hughes, Brianna Hunter, Renny Hyde, Martha Leach,Gillum Owen, Jay Owen, Maddy Pelissero, Ana Rodriguez, Carter Scott, Rachel Scott,Marshall Toole, Camie Wiley, Justin Williams, Jared WitzAdults: Mike Florence, Brad Godwin, Alexandra Hutson, Jamie Owen, Ella Perry,Allysen Schaaf, Jeremy SmithCooks: Ann Churchman and Lisa Owen

Montreat Youth Conference participants, please stand.Leader: Will you seek to follow Christ and be his representative while you are

on this trip? Will you worship with all your heart, energize like crazy,enjoy God’s beautiful creation and seek to build deeper relationshipswith God and those around you? AND will you listen for God’s callwhile at Montreat so that you can return to share your stories andfollow God’s call in your daily life?

Montreat Group: We will!

Honduras HS Youth Mission Trip: Spencer Barlow, Mason Daniels, Henry DeLisle,Ansley Dixon, Chapman Drake, Payton Drake, Bryson Ellis, Molly Enloe, Lillian Fantz,Lucy Fantz, Aaron Godwin, JD Harris, Earl Harris, Stephen Hughes, Jack Joiner, Martha Leach,Nick Leckband, Adam Lippy, Anna Lippy, Anna Mahany, Gillum Owen, Margaret Rose,Rachel Scott, Jake Vaughan, Camie WileyAdults: Miche Baskett, John Drake, Doug Fantz, Jonathan Harris, Lisa Owen, Allysen Schaaf,John Scott, David Wiley

Nicaragua Adult Mission Trip: Karen Barker, Jane Boswell, Jack Brooks, Connie Bryans,Catherine Carter, Bob Erwin, Larry Fossett, Robert Gooding, Susan Gooding, David Hyde,Kathy Smith, Melanie Speed, Todd Speed

Honduras and Nicaragua Mission Teams, please stand.Leader: Will you work to exemplify Christ’s teachings by loving one another,

building relationships with all you meet and treating everyone as achild of God? Will you welcome the hospitality and gifts of those inNicaragua and Honduras and use the gifts God has given you to loveand serve, AND will you listen for God’s call so that upon returningyou may live out this call in your daily lives and encourage ourcongregation to continue to serve together?

Mission Teams: We will!

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE AND PRAYERHYMN 701 Lord, Prepare Me Sanctuary

Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true.With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.

*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 702 Christ Be Beside Me BunessanFollowing the Children’s Moment, children ages 4 to 2nd grade have the option of

attending 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.

Offertory Anthem:With minimal revisionthis text bringstogether six of theeight four-line stanzasin an 18th-centuryhymn written forchildren and originallyentitled “Praise forCreation andProvidence.” Theanonymous Germanfolk tune provides afitting sense of breadthand wonder, asarranged by Austin C.Lovelace (1919-2010),who was called bymany the Dean ofAmerican Churchmusic. Over manyyears he worked at anumber of Methodistand Presbyterianchurches in Colorado,North Carolina, Illinois,and Nebraska. He alsoworked at UnionTheological Seminaryin N.Y.C. and GarrettTheological Seminaryin Evanston, Ill. He wasa prolific writer andcomposer with over700 compositions forchurch in print, as wellas numerous articlesand books on churchhymnody.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

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

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Dr. Speed

NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 7:21-29(pew Bible, page 7, NT)

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

A Summer with the ParablesSERMON “Wise and Foolish Builders” Dr. Speed

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Alex RodgersI 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(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.)

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. Rodgers ANTHEM I Sing th’ Almighty Power of God English melody

Chancel Choir arr. Austin LovelaceI sing th’ Almighty power of God, That made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seasabroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; Themoon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. I sing the goodness of the LORD, Thatfilled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with his word, And then pronounced themgood. LORD, how thy wonders are displayed where’er I turn my eye: If I survey the ground Itread, Or gaze upon the sky. There’s not a plant or flower below But makes thy glories known;And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from thy throne; While all that borrows life fromthee Is ever in thy care, And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God, art present there.

[Isaac Watts]

*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.

Processional Hymn:The Nazi appropriationof this tune forpropaganda purposeshas clouded a noblepiece of music firstassociated with thistext in 1889. In a 1779collection, the authorindicated that thishymn is primarilybased on Isaiah33:20–21 with allusionsto several otherpassages.

Organ Voluntary:Robert Powell (b. 1932)is an Americancomposer, organist,and choir director. Educated at LouisianaState University andUnion TheologicalSeminary (New YorkCity). The majority ofhis career years wasspent as Organist-Director of Music atChrist EpiscopalChurch, Greenville, SC. In prior years he servedas assistant Director atThe Cathedral of St.John the Divine, NewYork City, and St. Paul’sSchool , Concord, NewHampshire. His hymnsappear in manydenominationalhymnals, and hiscompositions in thecatalogs of the mostsignificant Americanpublishing houses.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND THANKSGIVING

FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 81 Austrian HymnGlorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Dr. Speed

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

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

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Sanctuary Flowers

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

in loving memory ofMr. Charles B. Tuggle

and his daughter, Dr. M. Virginia Tuggleby

Annette Loudermilk

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Usher CaptainStephen Leonard

GreetersDPC Youth

AcolyteAlexandra Patrick

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Today’s Children’s Chapel leaders are:Jamie Butcher and Connie Perry

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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Called Session Meeting on June 11In order to catch everyone up to date with where we are on the renovation project and costs,share the excitement of all that has happened over the past weeks, begin the process of sharingmore up-to-date information with the congregation, and encourage necessary next steps, aSession meeting has been called for 7pm on Sunday, June 11, in the front of the SycamoreHouse to include a light summer dinner catered by Zest.

The Capital Projects team and Capital Campaign team will have a joint meeting at 6pm in theback room of the Sycamore House prior to the session meeting.

Thanks to everyone for making every effort to participate in this gathering. Note that we willstill have our regular session meeting on Tuesday, June 27.

The DECATUR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Session

Clerk of Session: Neal Davies Asst. Clerks: Betty Saye Treasurer: Anne Marie MillerDudley Larus Assistant Treasurer: Kathy Smith

Class 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)

Thank You!!An generous anonymous person gifted the ladies on the church staffwith certificates to a local spa for pedicures! We all want you to knowthis thoughtful gift is much appreciated and we look forward to usingthem!

ELDER and TRUSTEE NOMINATIONSThe Nominations Council wants to know whom you think should be considered for nomination as Elders or Trustees for theClass of 2020. Active members of Decatur Presbyterian Church are eligible to serve as an Elder.

The Book of Order states that Elders are chosen by the people. Together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, theyexercise leadership, government, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as thechurch-at-large, including ecumenical relationships. They serve faithfully as members of the Session.

Likewise, the Board of Trustees is elected from the congregation. The trustees shall have the following powers: to receive,hold, encumber, manage, and transfer property, real or personal, for the congregation.

Both Elders and Trustees should be persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment. Their manner of life should be ademonstration of the Christian gospel, both within the church and in the world.

Service requires a commitment of time and resources, attendance at worship services, full participation in Session or Trusteemeetings and council assignments; visiting congregation members with special needs (illness, bereavement, homeboundcommunion, etc.); support and leadership of the church’s programs and support of the church financially through a regularpledge.

The deadline for submitting names is July 2, 2017Please use the form on the reverse side for your suggestion(s). Additional “Elder/Trustee Nomination Forms” are available inthe Church Office and on the church website.

There are several options for submitting properly completed forms. Forms may be:^ placed in the offering plate^ mailed to the church office, Attn: Nominations Council^ Completed and submitted online at dpchurch.org^ emailed to Nominations Chair, Maureen Vandiver at maurtvan@aol.com or Chair-Elect Ken Graff at

kennethgraff714@comcast.net^ given to any member of the Nominations Council

NOMINATIONS COUNCILMaureen Vandiver, Chair Ken Graff, Chair Elect

Class of 2017Marianne AdamsHeather Beaubien

Ken Graff

Class of 2018Adrianne Leonard

Toni ScottJeff Vaughan

Class of 2019Elizabeth OrthJeremy Smith

Bill Turnipseed

The Nominations Council will accept names of candidates for the Elder and Trustee Classes of 2020 until July 2. Nominationforms will be included in Sunday church bulletins, DecPress Online, on the church website, and will be available in the narthexand the church office. Please think carefully about those members whom you would want to represent you on the Session.

It is not necessary to obtain the member’s permission to recommend them for initial consideration, but if you have askedthem before nominating them, please indicate that on your form. Church members may also nominate themselves. TheNominations Council will review candidates, contact potential elder nominees, and acquire their agreement to serve prior toplacing their name on the election slate. Of course, nominations from the floor may be made at the Congregational Meetingto be scheduled in September.

RECOMMENDATION OF ELDERS and TRUSTEES FOR THE CLASS OF 2020I suggest

� I have asked their permission before nominating

� I have asked their permission before nominating

� I have asked their permission before nominating

be nominated for the office of Elder. I understand that submitting these individuals’ names for consideration does notnecessarily mean that they will appear on the recommended ballot.

I suggest � I have asked their permission before nominating

be nominated for the office of Youth Elder (to serve through May, 2019). I understand that submitting this individual’sname for consideration does not necessarily mean that it will appear on the recommended ballot.

I suggest � I have asked their permission before nominating

be nominated for the office of Trustee. I understand that submitting this individual’s name for consideration does notnecessarily mean that it will appear on the recommended ballot.

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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, June 18, 2017Rev. Alex Rodgers preaching

Text: Matthew 9:9-17Title: New and Old Garments

Father's Day

Sunday, June 25, 2017Rev. Dr. Todd Speed preaching

Text: Matthew 13:1-9Title: Rich and Rocky Soil

Commission CROSS Middle School Youth Mission Team

New Member Coffee/Discover DPCNew Member/Visitor Coffee & Discover DPC Class

June 11 at 9:30 amin Slack Fellowship Hall

Come enjoy coffee & fellowship andlearn more about DPC!

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 HS Senior/Youth BBQ Sunday Pictures in the newPicture Gallery (Blog)

t Faith in Real Life Blog: May 25: Do Not BeSurprised–Loving Is Hard (Blog)

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

t Updated Wide Open Doors information/video(Giving)

t Tod Speed’s May 28th Sermon: Humble Resistance (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 saywishes to say thank you to Allysen Schaaf forher 3 years of service (6/3) andKeenan Rodgers for his 1 year of service(6/12). We appreciate all you do for DPC!

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, June 4 to August 13, at Sycamore Housefor a fresh take on Summer Sunday School. There will bebreakfast, crafts, prayer activities, and interactive Bible lessonfor 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.

Youth Ministry

Summer Trip Dates:Montreat (High School) Youth Conference, June 11-17CROSS Middle School Mission Trip, June 25-30Honduras High School Mission Trip, July 7-15

For more information about Youth ministry at DPC, contactRev. Allysen Schaaf at aschaaf@dpchurch.org

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, DecaturFirst United Methodist, North Decatur Methodist, andpossibly others. All are welcome. Invite a friend! July 10 - Mercy Church and milkshakesJuly 17 - Creation care at area park/stream and kayaking/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

Volunteer with Children’s Ministry!If you have found yourself singing “It’s a Whale of a Tale” andmissing the opportunity to volunteer at BAM this year, don’tworry, we still need you! Here is a way to get involved withChildren’s Ministry at DPC this summer. Email Jamie tovolunteer.

Skit Night, BAM PRO Skit Night, June 21, 4:00pmJoin the kids for a skit night and performance. Volunteers needed to help with food and more.

Thanks so much for your support of Children’s Ministry atDPC! It’s a great way to show God’s love for families of thechurch and the community.

Mom’s Book Club

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

Info on Adult Sunday School ClassesCornerstone, led by Dave Williams

Taking a break in June, July in Slack Fellowship Hall

Crusaders (Scott Chapel)June: will meet in the Scott Chapel with class led byTodd Speed and Alex Rodgers on the Parables.June 18 & 25: Dr. Stan Saunders, Associate Professorof New Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary,will lead the class.July 16 & 23: Dr. Raj Nadella, Assistant Professor ofNew Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary, willlead the class.August: Special guest teacher from CTS–stay tuned!

Friendship (Philips Tower Dining Room–class begins at 9:05am)

6/11: Why Study the Book of Revelation? led by DoyleMcFaniel6/18: the evangelist Phillip (portrayed by BillCheatham) will present The Church's Work ofEvangelism6/25: the apostle Luke (portrayed by Vernon Gramling)will be interviewed by Ken Graff of the Good NewsBroadcasting

Inter-generational Sunday School Class for ALL (SycamoreHouse). All ages are invited and this will be the summerSunday school option for children and youth. Jamie Butcherhas put 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

Grief Support GroupHugh Burns will soon be starting a Grief Support Group, Thisgroup is intended for anyone grieving the loss of a loved onewhether it has happened recently or much time has passed. If you or someone you know would benefit from this group,please contact Hugh Burns at rhburns@protonmail.com orcall the church office.

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

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, July 6. Comejoin us for fellowship and discussion as we consider what lifeis like in the middle of our careers, in the middle of metroAtlanta, in the middle of our families, in the middle of churchand culture, and in the middle (sometimes) of currentnational and world events. All are welcome. Hope you canjoin us.

High Tech 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!High Tech Ministries is a nonprofit organization that leadspeople into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Mission Info & Opportunities

Threshold Ministry Summer Water DriveTime for Threshold Ministry’s Summer Water Drive! Pleasedrop off bottled water on Sunday, June 18th. Drive your carup in front of the church either on your way to Sundayschool or on your way to church and someone from DPC’sYoung Adult Ministry will unload the water you bring. Thankyou for enabling Threshold to give water to about 75people/week! Also, please consider volunteering atThreshold this summer so we can keep Threshold runningsmoothly when regular volunteers are away on vacation. Please contact Ellen Gallow, egallow@dpchurch.org.

THIS WEEK AT DPCSUNDAY, JUNE 11High School youth depart for Montreat Youth Conference, Black Mountain, NC

9:15 a.m. Crusader Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

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

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

9:30 a.m. Discover DPC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slack Fellowship Hall

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

10:00 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (quiet, please, in the sanctuary). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Dr. Todd Speed, “A Summer with the Parables” Sermon Series;

Commission Montreat Conference and Honduras and Nicaragua Mission Trip Participants. . . . . . Sanctuary

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

6:00 p.m. Capital Projects Task Force and Capital Campaign Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

7:00 p.m. Called Session Meeting and Supper; Update on Capital Campaign & Construction. . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

MONDAY, JUNE 127:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

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

5:00 p.m. Property Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

No events

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 147:15 a.m. High Tech Bible Study (Grace@Work). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

9:30 a.m. Faith in Real Life: Day Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

2:00 p.m. Worship & Program Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

7:15 a.m. High Tech Bible Study (Grace@Work). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

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

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

5:30 p.m. Finance Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore House

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

6:30 p.m. PW Night Circle.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dinner at Chris’ Pizza, Toco Hills

8:00 p.m. Mom’s Book Club: Contact is Rev. Jamie Butcher.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varies

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Church office closes at 12:30 p.m. (weekly)

SATURDAY, JUNE 17Adult Mission Trip Begins to Nicaragua

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Father’s Day! Name Tag Sunday! Bring a Friend to Church Sunday!

9:15 a.m. Crusader Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Chapel

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

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

10:00 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (quiet, please, in the sanctuary). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary

10:10 a.m. Weekly Session Meeting:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S209

10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Alex Rodgers; Summer Sermon Series on The Parables in Matthew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary

1:00 p.m. Norvisi Friendship Presb. 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 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 Staff

PastorsRev. 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 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.org

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

DECATURPRESBYTERIANCHURCHPresbyterian Church (USA)

205 Sycamore StreetDecatur, GA 30030

www.dpchurch.org404-378-1777