January 05, 2009
News from Morningside - January 6, 2009
By Sherrill Terry
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Worship Sunday, January 11, 2009, Women's Bible Study Tomorrow, New Member Sunday, Now that the Renovation Is Complete..., Sympathy, Stewardship Update, Did You Know…?
Worship Sunday, January 11, 2009
Women's Bible Study Tomorrow
Now that the Renovation Is Complete...
New Member Sunday
Sympathy
Stewardship Update
Did You Know…?
Worship for Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sermon: “On Being Human”
Preaching – Christopher Henry
Text: Genesis 1:1-5, 24-27; Mark 1:9-11
Key Verse: “And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.” Mark 1:10
Women's Bible Study Tomorrow
Joanna Adams’ First Wednesday Women’s Bible Study will be tomorrow, Jan. 7, from 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Her topic: “Healings, Demons, and Raisings” in the Gospel of Luke. We will be meeting in our new space, Room 201, just a short elevator ride upstairs! Come at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries. Childcare is provided. Women from the community, members, visitors and friends are all welcome.
Now that the Renovation Is Complete...
Now that the renovation is complete, you may be wondering where to find things as you enjoy the beautiful new lobby, classrooms, restrooms, offices, and of course the elevator! Here are some tips:
-From the parking lot, follow the stone walkway to the new double doors. You are entering the new lobby. This comfortable and inviting space (with great lighting!) is the new home of our Sunday morning Coffee and Conversation, which takes place every Sunday from 9:30-10:45am. It's a great chance to come and visit with neighbors and friends over a cup of coffee and enjoy the comfy sofas and chairs in the lobby!
-On this level, to the left as you enter the double doors, you will also find new wheelchair accessible restrooms. Be sure to pause and appreciate how beautifully decorated they are!
-You will also want to take the short elevator ride or walk the stairs to level two, where you will find a comfortable and functional lobby, as well as the new Morningside Room 201. This large classroom is the new home to the Sunday morning Bible Class (every week at 9:45am), Joanna's monthly Women's Bible Study (First Wednesday of each month at 9:15am), Sunday Forums, and other educational programs.
-Finally, remember that the elevator allows easy access for all people to the Fellowship Hall, where our Sunday Fellowship Hour takes place each week. Simply take the elevator to level "LL" and look for the punch and cookies straight ahead!
Clean Your Closet for ICA
If cleaning out your closet is one of your new year's resolutions, please keep Intown Community Assistance in mind. We are collecting used clothing and travel size toiletries in preparation for the elementary age mission day January 10. That day the kids will sort clothes for the shelter and make toiletry bags. Please place your items in Fellowship Hall's left corner no later than Fri. Jan. 9.
New Member Sunday, January 18
Have you been thinking about joining Morningside Presbyterian? We would love to welcome you. Our next New Member Sunday is January 18. Plan to join us for the Inquirers’ Class at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room 103. The Session will meet immediately afterward to receive new members. Please be in touch with Joanna Adams at joannamadams@bellsouth.net or 404.876.7396 x11 to let her know of your interest.
Lunch & Learn
Not to be confused with New Member Sunday, please join Joanna Adams and Chris Henry for Lunch & Learn this Sunday, Jan. 11, 12:15 pm, Room 107. New members and any who are considering joining MPC are welcome. Please RSVP to Deacon Shari Tant at 770.924.4396 or stant@tmo.blackberry.net by Wed., Jan. 7.
Sympathy
Sympathy to Susan Oder and her family on the death of Susan’s mother last week in Nashville, Tennessee. Sympathy to Bill Humphries and his family on the death of Bill’s mother last week in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
2009 Stewardship: Giving As Celebration
Many thanks to members of the Stewardship Committee for the wonderful job they have done encouraging all of us in our financial support of Christ's mission:
Bill Humphries and Leslie Prince, Co-Chairs
Al Adams
Ellen Brown
Sarah Brownlee
Lynn Hogue
Kelly Lee
Georgia Marshall
Rhonda McIntosh
Hillery McNeil
Jay Myers
Daisy Ottmann
Randy Parrish
David Wingert
The committee reports the following for Giving as Celebration:
Statistics (as of December 26, 2008)
Pledge Participation
180 versus 129 last year (of approx 250 or 72%)
53 new pledges totaling $123,695
58 increases totaling $83,521
16 decreases totaling $13,775
Pledge Totals
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
$126,110
$191,738
$328,422
$434,991
$470,960
$637,101
Distribution
Annual Pledge
2008 Families
2009 Families
> $10,000
9
16
$7,500 - $9,999
6
9
$5,000 - $7,499
16
18
$2,000 - $4,999
42
56
$1,000 - 1,999
37
53
<$1,000
19
28
Totals
129
180
Did You Know...? 
Randy Young is our new facilities manager? Randy brings over 30 years of experience in architecture and property management. As a former chair and for many years, continuing member of his home church's property committee, he has overseen day-to-day maintainenance, as well as major renovations of a significant historic church property. He also brings many years of architectural practice in the planning, design and on-going management of church and non-profit facilities. Randy says, "I believe that a sound and beautiful church property contributes to a positive and growing church community and spirit." Welcome Randy!
Worship Sunday, January 11, 2009, Women's Bible Study Tomorrow, New Member Sunday, Now that the Renovation Is Complete..., Sympathy, Stewardship Update, Did You Know…?
Worship Sunday, January 11, 2009
Women's Bible Study Tomorrow
Now that the Renovation Is Complete...
New Member Sunday
Sympathy
Stewardship Update
Did You Know…?
Worship for Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sermon: “On Being Human”
Preaching – Christopher Henry
Text: Genesis 1:1-5, 24-27; Mark 1:9-11
Key Verse: “And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.” Mark 1:10
Women's Bible Study Tomorrow
Joanna Adams’ First Wednesday Women’s Bible Study will be tomorrow, Jan. 7, from 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Her topic: “Healings, Demons, and Raisings” in the Gospel of Luke. We will be meeting in our new space, Room 201, just a short elevator ride upstairs! Come at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries. Childcare is provided. Women from the community, members, visitors and friends are all welcome.
Now that the renovation is complete, you may be wondering where to find things as you enjoy the beautiful new lobby, classrooms, restrooms, offices, and of course the elevator! Here are some tips:
-From the parking lot, follow the stone walkway to the new double doors. You are entering the new lobby. This comfortable and inviting space (with great lighting!) is the new home of our Sunday morning Coffee and Conversation, which takes place every Sunday from 9:30-10:45am. It's a great chance to come and visit with neighbors and friends over a cup of coffee and enjoy the comfy sofas and chairs in the lobby!
-On this level, to the left as you enter the double doors, you will also find new wheelchair accessible restrooms. Be sure to pause and appreciate how beautifully decorated they are!
-You will also want to take the short elevator ride or walk the stairs to level two, where you will find a comfortable and functional lobby, as well as the new Morningside Room 201. This large classroom is the new home to the Sunday morning Bible Class (every week at 9:45am), Joanna's monthly Women's Bible Study (First Wednesday of each month at 9:15am), Sunday Forums, and other educational programs.
-Finally, remember that the elevator allows easy access for all people to the Fellowship Hall, where our Sunday Fellowship Hour takes place each week. Simply take the elevator to level "LL" and look for the punch and cookies straight ahead!
Clean Your Closet for ICA
If cleaning out your closet is one of your new year's resolutions, please keep Intown Community Assistance in mind. We are collecting used clothing and travel size toiletries in preparation for the elementary age mission day January 10. That day the kids will sort clothes for the shelter and make toiletry bags. Please place your items in Fellowship Hall's left corner no later than Fri. Jan. 9.
New Member Sunday, January 18
Have you been thinking about joining Morningside Presbyterian? We would love to welcome you. Our next New Member Sunday is January 18. Plan to join us for the Inquirers’ Class at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room 103. The Session will meet immediately afterward to receive new members. Please be in touch with Joanna Adams at joannamadams@bellsouth.net or 404.876.7396 x11 to let her know of your interest.
Lunch & Learn
Not to be confused with New Member Sunday, please join Joanna Adams and Chris Henry for Lunch & Learn this Sunday, Jan. 11, 12:15 pm, Room 107. New members and any who are considering joining MPC are welcome. Please RSVP to Deacon Shari Tant at 770.924.4396 or stant@tmo.blackberry.net by Wed., Jan. 7.
Sympathy
Sympathy to Susan Oder and her family on the death of Susan’s mother last week in Nashville, Tennessee. Sympathy to Bill Humphries and his family on the death of Bill’s mother last week in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
2009 Stewardship: Giving As Celebration
Many thanks to members of the Stewardship Committee for the wonderful job they have done encouraging all of us in our financial support of Christ's mission:
Bill Humphries and Leslie Prince, Co-Chairs
Al Adams
Ellen Brown
Sarah Brownlee
Lynn Hogue
Kelly Lee
Georgia Marshall
Rhonda McIntosh
Hillery McNeil
Jay Myers
Daisy Ottmann
Randy Parrish
David Wingert
The committee reports the following for Giving as Celebration:
Statistics (as of December 26, 2008)
Pledge Participation
180 versus 129 last year (of approx 250 or 72%)
53 new pledges totaling $123,695
58 increases totaling $83,521
16 decreases totaling $13,775
Pledge Totals
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| $126,110 | $191,738 | $328,422 | $434,991 | $470,960 | $637,101 |
Distribution
| Annual Pledge | 2008 Families | 2009 Families |
| > $10,000 | 9 | 16 |
| $7,500 - $9,999 | 6 | 9 |
| $5,000 - $7,499 | 16 | 18 |
| $2,000 - $4,999 | 42 | 56 |
| $1,000 - 1,999 | 37 | 53 |
| <$1,000 | 19 | 28 |
| Totals | 129 | 180 |
Did You Know...?
Randy Young is our new facilities manager? Randy brings over 30 years of experience in architecture and property management. As a former chair and for many years, continuing member of his home church's property committee, he has overseen day-to-day maintainenance, as well as major renovations of a significant historic church property. He also brings many years of architectural practice in the planning, design and on-going management of church and non-profit facilities. Randy says, "I believe that a sound and beautiful church property contributes to a positive and growing church community and spirit." Welcome Randy!
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