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Disciples in Mission May 2008 NOTES FROM THE JOURNEY When I was at the General Board meeting of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in April, there was a young woman on the board who had come to be known for the phrase “communication, communication, communication!” Her point was that no matter what the church was doing, communication was essential. In fact, the point holds true that to be any kind of community (family, church, etc.) requires good communication. Since I began at PCCC last year, I have been emphasizing communication because I know how important it is in building up the Body of Christ. If the eye doesn’t know what the foot is doing, there is generally a problem, and I think Paul would have agreed (1 Corinthians 12). If the fellowship team doesn’t know what the education team is doing, our ministries are not working together to be as strong as they can be. It’s part of our responsibility at PCCC to help each other know what is going on in the church. There are a number of ways we are doing that at PCCC, and in the coming months, you will see some changes as we transition in the area of communication. (If you are reading this newsletter online, you may have already guessed this.) In reviewing our mailing lists (email and snail-mail) we have discovered that most of you are already on email and seem to readily use this form of communication. Yet we know that there are some who prefer traditional printed newsletters. Over the next several months, “communication, communication, communication” at PCCC will take shape in the following way:
Here is what we need from you:
“Communication, communication, communication.” It’s just another part of what it takes to be the Body of Christ. -- Peace ><> Pastor Kathy WELCOME LOU & BEV MANCUSO
Prior to moving to the area, the couple was active at
Snellville United Methodist Church, where Bev was a Stephens minister and Lou
was involved with a senior ministry called “Forget Me Not.”. Bev is employed at
The Mission Society in Norcross, where she works as an administrative services
coordinator. Lou is an environmental engineer employed by the U.S. government as
a realtor specialist. Together they have three grown children. In their spare
time they love to walk and read, and are in the process of decorating their new
town home. REPORT FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
What a great time we had at our indoor picnic on Sunday, April 27! While Joe gave thanks for food and much needed rain, we were inside the sanctuary, warm and dry, enjoying the fellowship of our church family. Once again, our PCCC chefs outdid themselves with some great covered dishes (potluck). Our church is really moving forward in many areas: Newly recruited teachers met on Saturday (4/27) morning for training and an overview of curriculum - if you have an interest in teaching a class contact Pastor Kathy or Bethanne Faulconer, or me - there's always room for more. The Nominating Committee is looking for a "few good persons" to serve on the Board. They are all fired up and ready to recruit. (Think about how you can serve at PCCC.) Last year's VBS in a Box at NCM was such a great hit that we're doing it again this year with a great new change for those of us who have to work during the day. On Tuesdays, June 3 and 10, VBS will be from 6 to 8 pm at NCM. Hey...I'm signing up for crafts! And speaking of NCM, there's an urgent need for food donations - even more so with so many people out of work. You don't have to wait for a food drive - bring in a few canned goods every week for our barrel in the narthex - let's see how fast we can fill it up. And there's a new small group starting up Sunday, May 4 (6-7:30 pm) for divorced singles. I hope to see you at the Camp Christian Workday on Saturday, May 3. It's a regional "event" and you will get to meet and work with many people from other Disciple churches. My new power screwdriver is all powered up and ready to go. There's lots more to tell and I'm excited about all the good things going on at PCCC. -- Cathy Miller, Board Chair MAY 3 WORKDAY AT CAMP CHRISTIAN Don’t forget the Camp Christian workday on Saturday, May 3! If you would like to help in a variety of jobs to get camp ready for summer, meet at the church that morning at 7 a.m. Please contact Will Perdue (770 931-4898) or Joe Austin (770 913-0263) for more information. NEW SMALL GROUP FORMING MAY 4 If you are single and divorced and would like to gather for fellowship, study, prayer, and shared concerns, you are invited to join a new group forming at PCCC, beginning Sunday evening, May 4, from 6-7:30 p.m. The group will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month and is for men and women. If you need childcare, please call the office at 770 447-5475. DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY RETREAT MAY 9-10
MUSICAL NOTES FOR PCCC KIDS The PCCC Kids Ensemble will be bringing us the gift of music in worship on Pentecost/Mother’s Day, May 11. Rehearsal for this event will be Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. This will be the children’s last performance for this school year. Rehearsals for the PCCC Kids Ensemble also will take a break for the summer. Children’s Church for ages 3-K will continue through the summer during worship immediately following the children’s sermon. Older children are encouraged to remain in worship. DISCIPLE MEN MEET The PCCC Disciple Men will meet on Saturday, May 10 at 8 a.m. for breakfast at JR’s Log House at 6601 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, with Rod Dahl speaking on “God Calling.” There have been some changes in the group format, including the use of a private dining room and hearing a monthly speaker. All are invited! GRADUATION SUNDAY COMING UP MAY 18 We will be recognizing our graduates on Sunday, May 18, in worship, followed by a reception. Kelley Roberts is graduating from high school, and we also have several others we know of who are earning college degrees. Please let us know if you or an immediate family member is completing a degree this spring by calling the office at 770 447-5475. PCCC PRAYER GROUPS Did you know? There are now two PCCC prayer groups meeting each week. Take your pick from the Wednesday 6:30 p.m. church that meets at the church or a new Tuesday 6:30 a.m. group that meets at Northern Star Coffee House in Norcross. All are welcome; contact Rod Dahl for more information. NEWCOMER GATHERING MAY 18 If you are new to the PCCC community and want to learn more about who we are as a church and how you might fit in, you are invited to attend a Newcomers Gathering on Sunday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at the church. We’ll share a light supper, and then you’ll have a chance to hear the basics about our church and ask any questions you may have. Childcare will be provided if requested in advance by calling and leaving a message at 770 447-5475. VBS-IN-A-BOX AT NCM We’re getting outside the box with “Vacation Bible School-in-a-Box” and you’re invited to join us as we do it! Here’s what you need to know: we are taking Vacation Bible School “on the road” to Norcross Cooperative Ministry on June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11. Program times will be 10 a.m. till noon on June 2, 4, 9, and 11, and new this year, 6 to 8 p.m. on June 3 and 10. Because we have expanded our program times and space, our own PCCC children are invited too! There will be plenty of room and plenty of fun for all as we explore Bible stories, enjoy fun crafts, eat tasty snacks, play games, and share God’s love with all the children who are at NCM on these dates. If you are interested in helping in any way, please sign up at the display in the narthex, or contact Bethanne Faulconer at fauljba@bellsouth.net. Also, PCCC children will be invited to sign up soon in the narthex for any or all of the dates. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PCCC It’s time once more to celebrate PCCC’s birthday. The date is June 1, right after worship where we’ll have a chance to visit over cake and punch. If you’d like to bring a gift to the party, here’s a suggestion: bring $20 (checks made out to PCCC – for hymnals) designated for a new Chalice hymnal for the sanctuary, in honor of our 22nd birthday. CAMPING RETREAT
SUMMER CAMPS AT PCCC If you are a parent looking for excellent summer camp opportunities in the neighborhood, you are encouraged to check out www.imaginethatfun.com, which offers science and art enrichment camps for ages 3-14 at various Atlanta locations, including Peachtree Corners Christian Church. There are many options to choose from, ranging from “Rocket Ships and Dinosaurs,” “Bees, Trees, and Bugs,” “Flights of Fancy,” “The Art of Cooking,” and more. PCCC will be hosting these camps during the following weeks: June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, and July 28 through Aug. 1. WEEKEND OF COMPASSION
MISSION TRIP TO INDIA BREAKING NEWS! Some of you may remember hearing from Dr. Anil Henry, our Disciples missionary who visited us last September from the hospital he directs in central India. Rev. Landa Simmons, a member of Sandy Springs Christian Church, is organizing a mission trip to the hospital in early January 2009, in which our own Pam Callon is planning to participate. If you are interested please see Pam. NCM FOOD DRIVE AT PCCC It’s our turn to help stock the food shelves at Norcross Cooperative Ministry – just in time for the summer months, when children are home for the summer with no opportunities for school breakfast and lunch. Last year, we conducted a very successful neighborhood food drive which we will be doing again this year. Here is the plan and we need your help: 1) On Saturday, May 31, meet at 12 noon at the PCCC parking lot where we will divide into teams to post fliers in a nearby neighborhood. 2) The following Saturday, June 7, we will meet once again at 10 a.m. at the PCCC parking lot before we divide into teams to pick up food donations. We need as much help as possible from adults, youth, and children. This is a fun and easy way that our church can make a real difference for families this summer. WORSHIP COMING UP IN MAY The Day of Pentecost is nearly upon us, and this year it falls on the same day as Mother’s Day (May 11). We will have wonderful worship together, including music by our children, red carnations for the ladies, and a remembering of the power and promise each of us is given through the Holy Spirit. Also this month, as we begin the turn toward summer, we begin a sermon series “Journey with Jesus.” Children are invited to stay tuned each week in worship for a special opportunity to “Journey with Jesus.” May 4 - Acts 1:1-11 DEADLINE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER IS MAY 18!
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PCCC
welcomes Lou & Bev Mancuso who joined with us on Sunday, April 27. The couple,
who recently moved from the Lilburn area to Norcross, was looking for a
neighborhood church where they could serve. “We’re really excited to be a part
of this church,” Bev said. They are especially interested in mission and serving
programs.
The
34-week Disciple Bible Study that 12 of your PCCC friends have taken is coming
to a close with a retreat we are planning for Friday-Saturday, May 9-10 at
If
you like the great outdoors, mark your calendars NOW for the first ever PCCC
Camping Adventure. We will camp at
Throughout the weekend, I was so excited in the small group I
attended to share about our VBS in a Box at
