North Decatur Presbyterian Church

4.23.23. We explore Jesus’ habit of telling strange, mischievous stories. What is a parable? What do the parables  mean ? Is there something wrong with me if I just don’t understand them? Or maybe understanding isn’t the point? Rev. Lewicki preaching.

4.16.23. To celebrate Earth Day 2023 and to kick off Climate Action Week, worship asks us to cherish and celebrate our interdependence with the Creation. NDPC members Patrick Kasele and Dr. Dabney Dixon reflect on their own stories of learning to love the Creation; Rev. Lewicki invites us to speak to the plants–and to listen to what they say back to us.

4.9.23. Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen, indeed! Easter Sunday, 2023. Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

4.2.23. We are joined in worship by the Gate City Brass, who lead us in a New Orleans-style jazz parade to celebrate Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem.  A very special mystery guest leads us in the parade . Rev. Lewicki preaches.

3.26.23. At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus issues several warnings about what will happen if we fail to put his words into practice. Is Jesus trying to scare us into obedience–or asking us to feel a deep urgency about how we will choose to use this one life we have?

3.12.23. Rev. Lewicki preaches on Jesus’ teaching: “do not judge others.” What can that mean, given the fact that Jesus is also clear that there is a distinction between “right” and “wrong?” We dive into the spiritual dynamics of judgment and replacing condemnation with curiosity.

3.12.23. Rev. Lewicki explores a collection of Jesus’ sayings at the end of Matthew, chapter 6, including the one that haunts many of us: “you can’t serve God and wealth.” How should a disciple of Jesus relate to this material–and  materialistic –world?

3.5.23. Rev. Lewicki preaches on Matthew 5:17-48, which contain the most beautiful–and challenging–ethical instructions the world has ever seen.

2.26.23. Jesus announces to the disciples and to all of us what God’s “Empire” looks like: it looks like those who are poor, and grieving, and weak. We listen as Jesus shares with us how God apportions “blessings.” Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

2.19.23. We read about the calling of Jesus’ first disciples from Matthew 4 and Rev. Lewicki invites us to observe where Jesus goes, who he meets, and what he says to them. How does paying attention to these details help us understand what it means when Jesus invites us to “follow?”

2.12.23. Allison Arsenault preaching on Deuteronomy chapter 30.

2.5.23. Rev. Lewicki preaches on Jesus’ time in the desert with the devil from Matthew 4. Who is the Devil? What did he want with Jesus? And what does he want with us?

1.29.23. We welcome frequent NDPC guest preacher Zeena Regis as we explore Micah’s invitation to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. We ordain and install elders at the 11AM worship.

1.22.23. This Sunday, Rev. Lewicki begins a new sermon series to re-introduce us to Jesus through the Gospel of Matthew. As a congregation, we will read through Matthew’s gospel in its entirety over the next several months. Perhaps you’ve read it before–read it again. Maybe you only know pieces (“blessed are the poor in spirit,” “the kingdom of God is like…)–fill in the blanks by reading the whole...

1.15.23. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke often of the 3 evils of modern society–racism, militarism, and economic exploitation–and he called us to a “radical revolution of values.” Rev. Lewicki preaches on the 3rd of these evils, economic injustice, and he invites us to consider the question, “Is Capitalism Incompatible with the Way of Jesus?” 

1.8.23. Today is the Baptism of the Lord . We remember our baptisms together during both worship services, and recall the life-giving, life-sustaining promises that God makes–and keeps–to us in baptism. The Rev. Samantha Hudson is our guest preacher.

12.25.22. Worship for Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day at North Decatur Presbyterian Church. Rev. Lewicki offers a Christmas message and we sing carols and welcome the birth of Jesus.

12.18.22. It’s the fourth Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of Love. A younger and an older member of NDPC lead a short drama, a “conversation with God.” We read the story of the angel Gabriel’s “annunciation” to Mary, and we explore the meaning of her response: “let it be.” 

12.4.22. We had technical difficulties with the audio this week. We don't have a podcast this week. You're welcome to circle back to ndpc.org for this week's service video.

12.4.22. We light the 2nd Advent candle as we pray for Peace. A younger and older member of the church lead us in the candle lighting liturgy–a “conversation with God” about peace. Rev. David Lewicki preaches on the startling word that starts the 40th chapter of Isaiah: “comfort.” Communion is celebrated.

It’s the first Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of hope. Each Sunday of Advent, our meditation and candle lighting will be a led by a younger and older member of NDPC–a conversation with God. Our preacher this Sunday is NDPC Ministry Fellow Victoria Robinson. We celebrate the baptism of Coralie Arsenault. 11.27.22.

11.20.22. It’s the “last Sunday” of the church year. Advent, which begins on November 27th, begins a new year in the liturgical calendar. This Sunday we end the year by reprising an NDPC tradition: The Whole Bible in 30 Minutes. Rev. Beth Waltemath tells the story of Scripture–this time through the eyes of women, beginning “in the beginning” with Genesis, and spinning out the entire story until it...

11.13.22. We gather around the 46th Psalm, from which we draw the instruction: “be still and know that I am God.” We read the whole Psalm together and discover what those words meant in the context in which they were written and what they mean for us today. Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

11.6.22. It’s NDPC’s annual celebration of All Saints Day . We read the names of those of our congregation who have died in the last year. Rev. Lewicki preaches on “Remembering."

10.30.22. Our children are learning the stories of the matriarchs and patriarchs of the Hebrew Scriptures. We join them this Sunday as we explore the story of Jacob’s Ladder. It’s one of the most vivid, and most enigmatic images in the Bible. Let’s walk up and down with the angels!