Supper & SPdLU
Wed, Oct. 30 | Beginning at 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall & Zoom | Meal: $10/adult; $8/child
About the Series: Hear O Israel: The Shema: In Mark, Jesus quoted the Shema—a central declaration of faith by the ancient Israelites. Discipleship Council members will lead three weeks of exploring the Shema. We'll study its history and context learning how to apply this ancient prayer in our lives as Christians. We'll also examine the rich meaning of key Hebrew words in the verse using a combination of lecture, Bible Project videos and discussion.
Topical Breakdown: 
   •  Oct. 30: Overview, History, and Hear (Shema)
   •  Nov. 6: Meaning of Lord and Love
   •  Nov. 13: Loving with Heart, Soul, and Strength
Supper Menu: BBQ wings with yellow rice, veggies and desserts   
RSVP: By Noon, Mon, Oct. 28

Church in Conference
Sun, Oct. 27 | After Worship | Fellowship Hall & Zoom | Meal: $10/adult; $8/child
Don't miss "the big one," our annual budget and lay leadership Church in Conference! Your voice and participation are vital. RSVP today!
Lunch Menu: Vegetable beef soup with a chicken harvest salad (grilled chicken, roasted sweet potato, apple and feta) 
RSVP: By Noon, Thurs, Oct. 24 here

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Fall Fest
Saturday, October 26 | 2–4 p.m. | Free Event | Everyone is Welcome!
Candy, costumes and carvings-oh, my! Are you ready for a fun afternoon celebrating the fall season? This free event is a beloved opportunity to spend time together as a congregation and community. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers! Don’t miss our annual Fall Fest featuring:

• Trunk or Treat

• Chili Cook-Off

• Balloon Artist

• Pumpkin Carving

• Inflatables

• Food

• And more!

Women's Fellowship
Thurs, Oct. 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Page Edenfield's Home 
About the Event: The SPdL Women's Fellowship is going German with an Octoberfest themed gathering! Bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
RSVP: Here
Location: Page's address will be sent to those who sign up

Missions Night
Wed, Oct. 23 | Beginning at 5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall | No Zoom
Meal: $10/adult; $8/child
Milligan Hall, SPdL member and Program Coordinator at FOCUS-GA will be our guest speaker for Missions Night. She'll share about her work with this non-profit and then lead the group in a hands-on missions project.
About FOCUS-GA: At FOCUS, our mission is to embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life BETTER.
About Milligan: Milligan Burroughs Hall joined the FOCUS team in 2023, and  coordinates their summer day camps, family camps, Saturday respite childcare and family activities. 
Supper Menu: Beef stew, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies and desserts  

Prime Timers' Apple Trip
Tues, Oct. 15 | 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Cost: Your Lunch & Any Purchases
Join us as we travel to North Georgia for our annual apple trip. We'll ride the church bus up to Cornelia to eat at Fender's Diner and then head to Jaemor Farms for apples. While at Jaemor, you can browse the Farmer's Market, try a fried apple pie, pick up a pumpkin or test your wits with the Corn Maze (extra charge).
RSVP: By Oct. 10 to Vicki McCaskey (404.591.4344 or vmccaskey@spdl.org) or at www.spdl.org/rsvp. Space is limited.

Nomination of Deacons & Church Officers
Submission Deadline: October 1
Each September, our church carves out time to prayerfully consider and nominate the next group of Deacons and church officers. To submit your candidates, use the paper nomination forms found in the Welcome Center or online at www.spdl.org/nominations.

Jack Mitchener Concert
Fri, Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | Schwartz Center at Emory University | Concert & Parking: Free
About the Concert: SPdL Organist Jack Mitchener will play a recital for the American Bach Society Conference. Come hear Jack play works of Bach, Buxtehude, Mendelssohn, Hailstork and others on the great Jaeckel organ in the Schwartz Center.
RSVP: None

Young Adult Paper Horses Concert
Thurs, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | ChristChurch Presbyterian | $25/ticket (General Admission)
RSVP: By Sun, Sept. 22 (earlier the better!) to Jonathan Hall or at www.spdl.org/rsvp.

Youth Pass the Plate & Lunch
Sun, Sept. 22 | During & After Worship | Lunch Cost: Your Own Meal
Youth, don't miss passing the plate in worship and then going to lunch (Moe's) as a group after the service!

Supper & Missions Project
Wed, Sept. 18 | Supper at 5 p.m. | Discipleship at 6 p.m.
Fellowship Hall | NO ZOOM
About the Project: We’ll be stuffing lunch sacks for Crossroads Community Ministries, an organization seeking to provide access to resources that empower people experiencing homelessness to progress on the road toward economic and personal stability.
Special Guest: Seth Lingenfelter, Crossroads’ Director of Operations. Seth oversees Crossroads’ 3 engagement programs: The Renewal Project, Door-to-Door Housing and Clyde's Kitchen. His primary focus is to ensure these programs work effectively to serve guests with dignity.
Supper Menu: Brown stew chicken, yellow rice, mixed veggies, salad and dessert
RSVP: By Noon, Mon, Sept. 16

Kids' Club Bookworm FriYAY
Fri, Sept 13. | 5:30–9 p.m. | Ages 0–5th grade | $15/child
Bring your favorite book and/or dress like your favorite book character! Event also includes a meal, Bible story, games, and crafts. 
RSVP: By Wed, Sept. 11.

Supper & SPdLU | New Series: Intentionally Generous
Wed, Sept. 11 | Supper at 5 p.m. | Discipleship at 6 p.m.
Fellowship Hall & Zoom
Topic: How We Learn and Practice Giving by Karen Harwell
About the Series: During Intentional Giving month, join us for two sessions where we uncover what we have learned about generosity in giving, it's implications on our lives and how we practice intentional giving. We'll share stories and learn a little more about what Scripture has to teach us.
Supper Menu: Spaghetti and meatballs, vegetables, garlic bread, salad and dessert 
RSVP: By Noon, Mon, Sept. 9

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Women's Bible Study Fellowship
Beginning Wed, Sept. 11 | 9:30 a.m.
Topic: This study, which will cover the book of Revelation, will focus on the Lord Jesus Christ and the consummation of all God’s promises. 
RSVP: All women and preschool-aged children are welcome. Sign up here or by emailing Anne Parker.

Prime Timers' Lunch & Learn
Tues, Sept. 10 | Noon | Fellowship Hall | Cost: $10
Topic: Mind Matters: Lunch and Learn on Brain Health | Guest speaker Bethany Baker from Senior Provisions will share how to maintain brain health as we age.
Meal: Salad bar aimed at brain health with toppings like walnuts, blueberries, spinach, mandarin oranges and garbanzo beans, with grilled chicken, bran muffin, and dark chocolate mousse with raspberries for dessert. 
RSVP: By Thurs, Sept. 5 to Vicki McCaskey (vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344)
Payment: By check to the office with “Brain Health Lunch” on memo line, by credit card online at www.spdl.org/give. Click on the "Give Now" button, then select “Prime Timers’ Activity” from the dropdown menu and specify “Brain Health Lunch” or pay at the door.

RCA Volunteer Session
Mon, Sept. 9 | 10–11 a.m.
About RCA: Respite Care Atlanta offers a variety of support services for caregivers and their loved ones experiencing cognitive impairment such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia types.
Volunteer Opportunities: Operating Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., volunteer positions include morning greeters, food servers, activity assistants, afternoon clean-up crew, and companions who volunteer as a member’s friend for the day.
RSVP: To Hannah Hatcher at hhatcher@spdl.org.

Lemonade on the Lawn
Sunday, August 25 | After Worship | SPdL Front Lawn | Cost: Free
Join us for lemonade and cookies on the SPdL front lawn after worship on Sunday, August 25. Exit through the Narthex (Sanctuary lobby) on the Peachtree Road side of the church to enjoy refreshments and community with the SPdL church family.

Free Movie Screening | Invite Your Friends!
Saturday, August 24 | Optional boxed supper ($10) at 6 p.m. | Movie begins at 7 p.m. | Fellowship Hall | Childcare available by registration only
Join us for dinner and a movie! Spanning C.S. Lewis’ bitter childhood, WWI and his life-changing friendships at Oxford, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of CS Lewis, depicts the events that shaped Lewis’ early life and journey from hard-boiled atheism to prolific Christianity.

Prior to the free screening, we'll have an optional boxed supper of a turkey sandwich or strawberry spinach salad available for $10. After the movie, we invite you to stick around for an optional time of discussion. The movie runs 1 hr and 13 minutes and is rated PG. The entire event will end 8:30–9 p.m.

Registration, while free of charge, is required for childcare and supper (adult and children) by Friday, August 16. Sign up now!

Prime Timers' Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Fellowship Hall | Cost: Free
Join us for homemade ice cream and the makings for banana splits and coke floats as we walk down memory lane. Bring a photo of yourself as a baby or small child for the slide show coordinated by Ron Watts. If you can, we'd love to have the photo by August 18. You may send it via email to Ron.M.Watts@gmail.com or drop it by the church office in an envelope with your name on it and marked for Ron Watts. You will get your photos back! RSVP with Vicki McCaskey by Aug 16 at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344.

Lunch Bunch
Sunday, August 18 | After Worship | Meet in the Welcome Center
Let's have lunch after church! Meet in the Welcome Center, find a group and a restaurant that suits you and off you go! These will be informal, light-hearted fellowship groups, so come prepared to laugh together, swap stories and eat good food. Cost is your own meal. No RSVP required.

Youth Zoo Trip
Saturday, August 17 | 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Cost: $20/person (includes lunch)
Hey youth, wanna go to the zoo? Saturday, August 17, we'll meet at the Welcome Center and ride together to the Atlanta Zoo. We'll spend the morning there, have lunch and return to the church at 1:30 p.m. If you're interested in going, let Jonathan know: jhall@spdl.org by Sunday, August 11.

Young Adult Karaoke Night
Friday, August 16 | 7:15–9:15 p.m. | Karaoke Melody (Doraville) | Cost: $15 Plus Food & Drinks
Unleash your inner performer at karaoke night! We’ll meet at SPdL at 6:45 p.m. to carpool to Karaoke Melody (7130 Buford Hwy NE b 240, Doraville, GA 30340) and return around 9:15 p.m. RSVP to Jonathan Hall at jhall@spdl.org by Wednesday, August 14.

Youth/Parent Planning Meeting
Sunday, August 11 | After Worship | Lunch Provided | 4th Floor Youth Space
All youth families are invited to join as we plan and dream together for the fall and winter in SPdL's youth ministry. No RSVP required.

Supper & SPdLU
Wednesday, August 7 | Supper at 5 p.m. | Discipleship at 6 p.m. | On Zoom & in the Fellowship Hall | Cost: $10/adult; $5/child
Wednesday night activities are back, and we're kicking things off with a special guest-led SPdLU series: “Re-Discovering the Ten Commandments.” During the four Wednesday nights in August, we'll examine the theological and ethical dimensions of each commandment, studying not only their original meaning but also how they are put to use and interpreted in the rest of Scripture. Throughout, emphasis will be placed on the way in which the commandments, while ‘written in stone,’ have in every generation been re-interpreted and re-imagined in light of issues and questions facing the church and the world.

This series is brought to us by Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio and Dr. Elizabeth Arnold of The Candler Foundry, an initiative of Emory's Candler School of Theology that aims to make theological education accessible to everyone – believers and seekers, Sunday School attendees and lay ministers, community organizers and non-profit leaders, regular church goers and those just curious about faith.

Supper Menu: Baked chicken, wild rice and vegetables, salad and dessert. RSVP by Noon, Monday, August 5.

Young Adult Dinner
Tuesday, August 6 | 7:15 p.m. | Mary Mac's Tea Room | Cost: Your Own Meal
Young adults, meet at SPdL at 6:45 p.m. to carpool to Mary Mac's for dinner on Tuesday, August 6. Reservations at the restaurant are required, so please RSVP to Jonathan Hall by Sunday, August 4.

Meet & Eat with Rev. Ronnie Brewer
Sunday, August 4 | 9:30 a.m. | Fellowship Hall | Cost: Free
Join us for a special breakfast during the Sunday School hour on August 4! As a church family, we'll welcome our new Interim Senior Pastor, enjoy a yummy meal and listen to Ronnie's faith journey that brought him to our congregation. You don't want to miss this opportunity to meet and eat with the newest member of the SPdL staff. RSVP is not required. 

Back to School Sunday
Sunday, July 28 | During & After Worship
Summer is almost over and it's time for our annual Back-to-School Sunday. We'll maintain our regular Sunday School routine then, in worship, we'll hear a message from Rev. Jonathan Hall and offer a blessing for students, teachers and other school personnel. After the service, everyone is invited to stay for a potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall. We'll provide fried chicken and we're asking you to bring your favorite side and/or dessert to share. RSVP is not required. Don't miss this encouraging and important Sunday! 

Church in Conference
Sunday, July 21 | After Worship | Fellowship Hall | Lunch Cost: $10/adult; $8/child
It’s time for our summer Church in Conference where we’ll present the names of the proposed Pastor Search Committee for ratification by the congregation. On the Menu: Salad bar with all the toppings, including fried or grilled chicken, turkey sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks. RSVP by Wednesday, July 17 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.