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Hello Friends,

COMING THIS SUNDAY

The scripture grounding our worship together this Pentecost Sunday is Acts 2:1-21, the coming of the Holy Spirit.  We have much going on in worship this Sunday:  not only do we celebrate Pentecost, but it’s also Mother’s Day.  We’ll have red carnations for the ladies, special music will be brought by our PCCC Kids’ Ensemble, and we will also recognize graduates of Disciple Bible Study.  It’s going to be a spirit-filled Sunday!

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.

GROUPS GALORE AT PCCC

• The PCCC Disciple Men will meet 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 a scheduled monthly speaker.  All are welcome.
• A small group for divorced singles has launched and will be meeting the first and third Sundays of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. for fellowship, study, prayer, and shared concerns.  Next meeting is May 18.  Childcare is provided.  If you have friends who would benefit from this experience, contact Louri Kearns. 
• Two Prayer Group opportunities:  6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at Northern Star Coffee House in Norcross, or 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the church.  Come when you can or come all the time; if you have prayer requests, leave them in the prayer box in the narthex.

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.

SIGN UP FOR VBS!

Mark May 18 on your calendar for VBS Sign-Up Sunday! All PCCC kids from ages 4 through 5^th grade are invited to sign up to participate in our “Rainforest Adventure VBS-in-a-Box” at Norcross Cooperative Ministry.  Children may attend any or all of these dates as every day will feature a different Bible story and different themes:  June 2, 4, 9, and 11 from 10 a.m. to noon and June 3 and 10 from 6-8 p.m.   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.   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. 

CAMPING RETREAT

If you like the great outdoors, mark your calendars NOW for the first ever PCCC Camping Adventure.  We will camp at Unicoi State Park Friday, June 27-Sunday, June 29.  Watch for more information to come and a sign up sheet in the narthex. 

PENTECOST OFFERING
Pentecost is one of several special offerings in the life of our Disciple congregations, with the focus this Sunday on starting new churches.  Since 2000, 530 new Disciples congregations have been started, which is more than halfway to the goal of 1000 new churches by 2010.  In Georgia alone there are six new churches which benefit from this offering.  Half of this offering stays in Georgia and the remainder goes to churches the U.S. and Canada.  You can reach out from “our doorsteps to the ends of the earth” by supporting this special Pentecost offering.

JOYS & CONCERNS

Please keep the following in your prayers:

• Angie Cook, who continues to recover from brain surgery
• For those suffering loss and destruction following this week’s cyclone in Myanmar in southeast Asia
• Thanks to Joe Austin, Cathy Miller, Jenny Miller, Lou Mancuso, and Will Perdue for camp cleanup 5/3
• Disciple Bible Study retreat participants this weekend: Joe and Margaret Austin, Pam Callon, Louri Kearns, Jan Legg, Cathy Miller, Marty and Pat Padrick, Jamie Ray, Eddie and Billie Sue Trumble
• Rod Dahl, Jan Legg, and others in our congregation who are looking for meaningful work
• Jack and Ann Welden, for strength
• Allison Ray, traveling in Israel and Egypt

THE LAST WORD

The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until who know where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt.  Frederick Buechner

Peace ><>
Pastor Kathy