What's Happening

Register for Older Adult Ministries Events

Register for Older Adult Ministries Events in the church office:

• A trip to Milledgeville on Tuesday, March 9. on Tuesday, March 9. The bus departs at 9:30 am. We’ll stop in Andalusia (home of Flannery O'Connor), enjoy lunch at Aubrey Lane Restaurant, and tour the old Governor's Mansion. Cost is $20; please pay by check (payable to Jeanne Camp) at the bus. Register in the church office.
• A trip to Charleston, April 6-8. The bus for this trip is full! If you’d like your name added to a waiting list, please call Peggy Rowland (404-636-5879).
• Visit Oakland Cemetary, April 13, with lunch at Six Feet Under. The bus leaves at 9:30 and returns around 2. Cost is $10, payable at the bus. Sign-up in the office.

See Peggy Rowland for more information.

Rent a Youth

Oh, to be young – strong and full of energy. Our Chapel Choir singers (grades 7-12) are strong, energetic, and helpful. Help support the Chapel Choir tour by participating in our Rent-A-Youth Auction. Our youth will be offering their services: yard work, spring cleaning, babysitting, pet care, etc. The money we earn from the auction will help off-set expenses for tour. Look for the auction board in the atrium: March 7 & 14. Instructions for the auction will be posted on the board.

Sunday Socials & Service at Shallowford

Announcing….drum roll, please….S⁴ – Sunday Socials & Service at Shallowford! On the fourth Sunday of each month, the children of Shallowford will be invited to attend an activity together. Look at the exciting activities planned so far!

Children are encouraged to bring friends. Reservations are required. For reservations or for more information on a particular activity (cost, transportation arrangements, etc.), please contact Ann Crouch or Tom Buchanan.

Watch for further information!

2010 Flower Calendar is Here

If you enjoy flowers in worship, you may sign up in the church office to sponsor a particular Sunday in the church office. You may also email Carol Payne or call 404-321- 1844. A dedication to honor or remember loved ones will appear in the worship bulletin on the Sunday you select.

Lilies

Help us celebrate the resurrection by placing an Easter lily in the chapel or sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one. To purchase one or more of these beautiful symbols of life and hope, please complete and return your paid order form by Monday, March 22. Order forms are available at the Information Center in the Atrium and online, Easter Lily Order Form. Lilies are $7 per plant.

Five Week Grief Group • Wednesday Night Class • Beginning March 17

Beginning March 17, Robby Carroll will offer a Five Week Grief Group at Grace Connection. Please invite family, friends co workers or anyone that you know is going through loss. Losses come in many forms, death, chronic illness, terminal diagnosis, loss of a loved pet and a host of other experiences can usher us into a period of grief. Often an anticipated loss our current loss can bring up feelings from past losses that linger in our lives. Henri Nouwen has said " In a society which is much more inclined to help you hide your pain rather than grow through it, it is necessary to make a very conscious effort to morn." This five week experience will provide a safe, supportive and confidential place to journey through our losses and grief together. I look forward to seeing you there.

Mass in G Major • Chancel Choir • March 21 • 11:00 am Worship

The Chancel Choir presents their spring music program, Mass in G Major, by Franz Schubert during 11:00 worship on March 21. The choir will be accompanied by a Chamber Orchestra and will feature guest soloists. Be sure to invite friends and family to this special event.

DreamWeavers is back! • March 23 • 7:00-8:30 pm

Join us on March 23 from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Bride’s Room as DreamWeavers continues. Our dream discussion group is led by Shallowford member and Emory psychologist Kendle Hassinger. We explore the meaning of our dreams as volunteers share with the group, and our sessions have often been fascinating. Come join us and explore your own dreams, as you learn from others! DreamWeavers meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

Prayer Shawl Reunion • Saturday, March 27 • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm • Heritage Hall

If you’ve created a prayer shawl—or would like to—join our Prayer Shawl workshop and reunion. We’ll start by knitting and crocheting and catching up with one another. We will also teach those who’d like to learn one of these skills. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat during our noon break, as we share stories of some of the prayer shawls we’ve given through this ministry. Please join us for any part of the reunion and workshop that you are able to attend. If you need transportation, call the church office (404-321-1844) by March 25. For more information, call Mary Ellen Pendergrast (404-636-2332). Don’t miss this fun time to share at this reunion/workshop.

Women's Spiritual Retreat • April 23 through April 25 • Save the Date!

The Women’s Spiritual Retreat will be at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia. Save the date, April 23-25, 2010 (from dinner Friday to before lunch Sunday). If you have questions, please contact Denise Johnson.

Get Fit for the Road • Thursdays • 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. • Heritage Hall

Fitness, Fun, and Fellowship is a great weekly low-impact exercise class—stretching & strengthening our bodies. The Bible speaks of our need to be spiritually fit in our entire being—mind, body & soul. When Barbie Meyer, our fitness leader, is on the road, a member of the class will lead exercise. So, come get fit for the road and balance your fitness equation through healthy fun & fellowship. Wear loose clothing & bring water to drink.

Grace Connection • The New Wednesday Night at Shallowford
Dinner 5:30 p.m. • Programs and Groups 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. Dinner ($6 adults, $3 children, $18 family maximum)
Please make dinner reservations. Register on the Friendship Pad. Dinner and fellowship for everybody! We offer tasty family‐friendly dinners every Wednesday. Make dinner reservations by Tuesday at noon. Our menu for March 10 includes Fried Chicken & sides (Children: Chicken fingers).

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Special Program for March 10, presented by Joe T. Pugh The Kalb Story: A Peasant Boy, Baron, Soldier, Spy, and Hero DeKalb County is named in honor of Johann Kalb, a peasant born in Huttendorg, Germany. Five other counties in the United States also honor Kalb. The "De" in his name signifies "of royalty," which in Kalb's case is only partially true, but then that's a key part of this tale! Kalb fought in but one major battle during our Revolution. The battle was lost and he was killed—not the sort of stuff for the creation of a great hero. But when we look more closely, it is no wonder that so many people admired him. Join us as Shallowford friend Joe T. Pugh tells the fascinating tale of a peasant boy turned Baron, soldier, spy, and hero, whose name is remembered in the name of our county (and who is buried on the lawn of a Presbyterian Church in Camden, South Carolina!). 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Programs for March 17 & 24, and April 7 & 14. Two multi-week classes offered: Grief Group, led by Rev. Robby Carroll … Losses come in many forms. Death, chronic illness, terminal diagnosis, loss of a loved pet, and a host of other experiences can usher us into a period of grief. Even an anticipated loss can bring up feelings from past losses that linger in our lives. The late Henri Nouwen wrote, "In a society which is much more inclined to help you hide your pain rather than grow through it, it is necessary to make a very conscious effort to mourn." Meeting on March 31 as well, this five week experience will provide a safe, supportive and confidential place to journey through our losses and grief together. Join us and invite your friends. “Follow the Yellow Brick Road: The Spiritual Journey of The Wizard of Oz and Other Hollywood Classics,” led by Tom Buchanan … Join us for this five week exploration of the spiritual journey as self-discovery as shown in The Wizard of Oz, The Lion King, and other Hollywood favorites. You’ll never see the movies in the same way again! **Kid’s Activities with Pamela Marcus run concurrently in the Great Hall**

Mission Opportunities

Food Pantry

We appreciate—and need—your support! Special requests in March are canned beef stew and Publix brand 1-quart envelopes of low-fat dry milk ($7.99 for a box of 10; we have found this item only at Publix grocery stores). You can also pick up a copy of the Food Donation Guide at the Information Kiosk. For additional information, contact Kay Sims. Cash donations are also welcome.

Druid Hills Men's Night Shelter

Once again welcomes SPC volunteers as we cook and serve meals each Wednesday and each 2nd Friday. Individuals, families, Sunday school classes, Circles, Choirs, Youth groups, Young Adult groups—everyone is encouraged to volunteer to prepare and serve at least one meal. Choose your night at the sign‐up table in the Atrium or by contacting Carolyn Fairey by phone: 770-939-2681 or email: Carolyn Fairey.

Adult Sunday School Class • Sundays • 9:30 am

For a full listing of all available classes and meeting rooms, see the education board in the Atrium. Highlights include . . .

• Faithful Travelers & Kerygma classes meet together for the next several weeks as Rev. Laura Jernigan leads a study of the theology & background of the Reformed tradition's most influential statement of faith, the Westminster Confession of Faith. (Room 309)
• The Women's Class has a new home this semester! Formerly in Room 307, they will be meeting in the Burney Overton Room on the first floor, across from the kitchen. 

Bible Moderators • First Tuesday • 1:30 pm • Library

Bible Moderators meet the first Tuesday every month, beginning September 1. Bible Moderators lead the SPW Bible studies monthly, so this opportunity to work together with the text is a great way to share ideas and enrich your circle’s discussion about God’s message to us today. Prue Swerlick leads the study in the Library at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study • Wednesdays • 11:00 a.m. to Noon

Join us for Bible study in Heritage Hall, as we pursue a close study of Paul's letters to the Corinthians. Full of controversy and of some of the New Testament's most memorable passages, I and II Corinthians offer us both a valuable window into the early church as well as profound guidance for Christian life today! Led by Tom Buchanan, this is a great opportunity for weekly fellowship and deep scripture study. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy afterwards.

DreamWeavers is back!

Join us on February 23 from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Bride’s Room as DreamWeavers continues. Our dream discussion group is led by Shallowford member and Emory psychologist Kendle Hassinger. We explore the meaning of our dreams as volunteers share with the group, and our sessions have often been fascinating. Come join us and explore your own dreams, as you learn from others! DreamWeavers meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

Westminster Confession... Why Bother?

The Westminster Confession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechisms…they are in our Presbyterian “Book of Confessions”, but who reads them any more? Why bother with an old-English theological document of the 17th century? Why have they aroused both anger and nostalgia over the years? How have they shaped the theology and witness of English-speaking Presbyterians? Please join the combined Kerygma and Faithful Travelers classes as we dive into the treasure trove of the Westminster Confession, and ask who God is, what God does on our behalf, and how we are to live in response. (Leader: Rev. Laura Jernigan)

Vacation Bible School • July 5 thour July 9

This year’s VBS at Shallowford will be July 5-9. And the theme? Marketplace 29 A.D. Imagine walking back in time - back to 29 A.D. - during the days of Jesus and his disciples! The journey back is complete with costumed characters and biblicalera activities. Children will experience Biblical times in a fun and unique way ... a way they will never forget! So mark your calendars now and get ready for an awesome VBS this summer!

Summer Choir Camp • July 11-16, 2010 • Reinhardt College • Waleska, GA

Attention all 3rd-8th graders: Don’t miss your opportunity to sing at the Mabel Boyter Summer Choir Camp July 11-16, 2010 at Reinhardt College in Waleska, GA. Visit www.cgatlanta.org for camp information. Ann Crouch will collect registration for 3rd-6th graders. Emily Floyd will collect registration for 7th-8th graders.

Youth Chior Tour • Chicago • Living Waters

This year, our choir will be exploring the theme of water, using the many images we find in the bible. SPC’s involvement in the LIVING WATERS ministry is the inspiration for this rich theme. Tour destinations: Nashville, Louisville, Chicago, Toledo, OH, Cedarpoint in Sandusky, OH, Charleston, WV, and Charlotte, NC. Youth Choir Tour to Our singers will have the opportunity to shop on Michigan Avenue, visit the Navy Pier, and ride roller coasters at Cedarpoint. $50 deposit due March 14, payable to Shallowford Chapel Choir. Don’t miss out on an amazing trip with our youth choir. See the website for tour information and to download a medical form.

Summer Fun Camps • June 7-11 • July 12-16 • August 9-13

Shallowford Presbyterian Preschool is planning art, music, storytelling, PE, and all sorts of fun activities for our three Summer Fun Camps. This summer's themes include activities about nature and going green, food and nutrition, and a whole assortment of sports and games. In-house registration for SPP and church families is this Monday, February 22, at 9:00 am in the Great Hall. Open registration begins March 1. Brochures and registration forms are available now at www. shallowfordpreschool.net.

New Director

Shallowford Presbyterian Preschool is seeking a new Director. Our current director will work this school year and provide a transitional period for the new director. If you or someone you know might be interested in this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to Tania Gourley or mail to the preschool.