April 09, 2009
Life@Morningside - April 12, 2009
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP, ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING, HABITAT, PRAYER GROUP, INTOWN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, SORT FOOD ON APRIL 18, SPRING FLING 2009, HONORING SEMINARY GRADUATES, FAITH ALLIANCE OF METRO ATLANTA, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, JOHN CALVIN FELLOWSHIP, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, JOANNA ADAMS' SERMONS 2008 ON CD, CALENDAR
Life@Morningside
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Easter Sunday
Preaching - Christopher Henry
Sermon - "Missing Easter"
Texts - Psalm 98, Mark 16:1-8
Key Verse - But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you. Mark 16:7
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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Today we will have the opportunity to join forces with millions of other Christians through this offering (see insert). Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development. Consider participating today with a special gift earmarked to OGHS.
HABITAT BUILD UNDERWAY
Build has commenced on MPC's Spring 2009 Habitat for Humanity house. Once again, MPC is partnering with four other area churches and making affordable homeownership a reality for an Atlanta family. Please consider participating with our remaining builds---Saturdays April 18 through May 16. Signups are on the Habitat board in the Narthex or by contacting Lynsley Tyler (Lynsley@bellsouth.net or 404.724.0606). Chip Edgerton is our on-site build captain.
PRAYER GROUP DATE CHANGE
The Prayer Group will start meeting in the Morningside Room (201)from 6:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays beginning April 16. Please join us.
INTOWN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Please contribute food items to Intown Community Assistance for collection through April 19. Items needed are canned meat, milk, and vegetables-especially pop top cans. Peanut butter and jelly are also needed. Contact Nancy Collins at 770.842.3959 with any questions.
SORT FOOD ON APRIL 18
Sign up to help the Atlanta Community Food Bank next Saturday, April 18th from 9am - Noon. See the bulletin board in the Narthex or contact Miguel & Anna Garcia (garcia.miguel@comcast.net or 404.909.0007) for more information.
SPRING FLING 2009
Pirates and mermaids are welcome to the Preschool's 8th annual Spring Fling Family Festival next Saturday, April 18 from 11 to 2 in the church parking lots. All children and their parents are invited. Church members are encouraged to volunteer. Shift times are 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 - 2 p.m. To sign up, contact Carol Senf at 404.894.7003 or carol.senf@lcc.gatech.edu or Kim Perez, kimperez@yahoo.com.
HONORING SEMINARY GRADUATES
All are invited to a special fellowship hour next Sunday, April 19 to honor Rebekah Diehl, Nancy Meehan Yao and Kevin Weber who will all be graduating from Columbia Theological Seminary this spring and leaving Morningside in the next few weeks. Join us as we thank each of them for the work they have done here at MPC! Reception will be in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.
FAITH ALLIANCE OF METRO ATLANTA
What does God think about the economy? Would paying closer attention to the precepts of our faith traditions have kept us from this economic calamity? What do our major faith traditions say about commerce, economics and wealth? What, realistically, is the role of religious and moral ethics in an advanced capitalistic economy? Discuss this and more at the April Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta Assembly meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. at the Emory University Center for Ethics. Panelists will be: Paul Wolpe, an ethicist representing the Jewish tradition; Gareth Young, an entrepreneur and financial strategist representing the Buddhist tradition; and Faisal Charles Whatley, economist, Muslim.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside on our next New Member Sunday, April 26, plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room. 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.
JOHN CALVIN FELLOWSHIP
In 2009, Presbyterians all over the world are celebrating the 500th birthday of John Calvin. In honor of this occasion, the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is sponsoring a series of dinners and breakfasts to honor our esteemed ancestor. Guests are invited to give $500 to the support of the mission of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Of course, gifts greater or less than $500 are also welcome. The breakfast that will be held closest to Morningside will be April 30 at Trinity Church in Atlanta at 8 a.m. Joanna Adams will be in attendance, and any who would like to go, please be in touch with her by voice mail (404.876.7396, x. 11) or e-mail (joannamadams@bellsouth.net).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
The Bible Class - The Relevance of the Biblical Proverbs for Our Economic Crisis
Next Sunday, Morningside's Bible Class will welcome the Rev. Dr. Samuel Adams, who is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA and an ordained Presbyterian minister. Professor Adams will lead our class in a fascinating study of the Book of Proverbs in relation to the current economic crisis, which combines his scholarly interest in the Wisdom literature of the Bible and current concern over the state of the economy. What do the Biblical proverbs have to teach us in the midst of this economic downturn? Come to learn and discuss--this is a class you won't want to miss! The Bible Class meets each Sunday in Room 201 at 9:45am.
JOANNA ADAMS' SERMONS 2008 ON CD
Joanna Adams' (selected) Sermons 2008 on CD are available in the Narthex. Donations in any amount are welcome to cover costs of production.
CALENDAR
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Easter Sunday
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Druid Hills Night Shelter Dinner
MONDAY, APRIL 13
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; MLPA
7:30 p.m. Nicotine Anonymous
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
12 noon One Gray Hair Luncheon
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6:15/6:30 p.m. Children's Choir
7:30 p.m. Venture Crew
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
8 a.m. MPP Movement Class
10:30 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
9:30 a.m. Weight Watchers
11 a.m. Spring Fling
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Guitar Atlanta
WORSHIP, ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING, HABITAT, PRAYER GROUP, INTOWN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, SORT FOOD ON APRIL 18, SPRING FLING 2009, HONORING SEMINARY GRADUATES, FAITH ALLIANCE OF METRO ATLANTA, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, JOHN CALVIN FELLOWSHIP, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, JOANNA ADAMS' SERMONS 2008 ON CD, CALENDAR
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Easter SundayPreaching - Christopher Henry
Sermon - "Missing Easter"
Texts - Psalm 98, Mark 16:1-8
Key Verse - But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you. Mark 16:7
_________________________________________________________________________
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Today we will have the opportunity to join forces with millions of other Christians through this offering (see insert). Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development. Consider participating today with a special gift earmarked to OGHS.
HABITAT BUILD UNDERWAY
Build has commenced on MPC's Spring 2009 Habitat for Humanity house. Once again, MPC is partnering with four other area churches and making affordable homeownership a reality for an Atlanta family. Please consider participating with our remaining builds---Saturdays April 18 through May 16. Signups are on the Habitat board in the Narthex or by contacting Lynsley Tyler (Lynsley@bellsouth.net or 404.724.0606). Chip Edgerton is our on-site build captain.
PRAYER GROUP DATE CHANGE
The Prayer Group will start meeting in the Morningside Room (201)from 6:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays beginning April 16. Please join us.
INTOWN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Please contribute food items to Intown Community Assistance for collection through April 19. Items needed are canned meat, milk, and vegetables-especially pop top cans. Peanut butter and jelly are also needed. Contact Nancy Collins at 770.842.3959 with any questions.
SORT FOOD ON APRIL 18
Sign up to help the Atlanta Community Food Bank next Saturday, April 18th from 9am - Noon. See the bulletin board in the Narthex or contact Miguel & Anna Garcia (garcia.miguel@comcast.net or 404.909.0007) for more information.
SPRING FLING 2009
Pirates and mermaids are welcome to the Preschool's 8th annual Spring Fling Family Festival next Saturday, April 18 from 11 to 2 in the church parking lots. All children and their parents are invited. Church members are encouraged to volunteer. Shift times are 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 - 2 p.m. To sign up, contact Carol Senf at 404.894.7003 or carol.senf@lcc.gatech.edu or Kim Perez, kimperez@yahoo.com.
HONORING SEMINARY GRADUATES
All are invited to a special fellowship hour next Sunday, April 19 to honor Rebekah Diehl, Nancy Meehan Yao and Kevin Weber who will all be graduating from Columbia Theological Seminary this spring and leaving Morningside in the next few weeks. Join us as we thank each of them for the work they have done here at MPC! Reception will be in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.
FAITH ALLIANCE OF METRO ATLANTA
What does God think about the economy? Would paying closer attention to the precepts of our faith traditions have kept us from this economic calamity? What do our major faith traditions say about commerce, economics and wealth? What, realistically, is the role of religious and moral ethics in an advanced capitalistic economy? Discuss this and more at the April Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta Assembly meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. at the Emory University Center for Ethics. Panelists will be: Paul Wolpe, an ethicist representing the Jewish tradition; Gareth Young, an entrepreneur and financial strategist representing the Buddhist tradition; and Faisal Charles Whatley, economist, Muslim.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside on our next New Member Sunday, April 26, plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room. 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.
JOHN CALVIN FELLOWSHIP
In 2009, Presbyterians all over the world are celebrating the 500th birthday of John Calvin. In honor of this occasion, the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is sponsoring a series of dinners and breakfasts to honor our esteemed ancestor. Guests are invited to give $500 to the support of the mission of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Of course, gifts greater or less than $500 are also welcome. The breakfast that will be held closest to Morningside will be April 30 at Trinity Church in Atlanta at 8 a.m. Joanna Adams will be in attendance, and any who would like to go, please be in touch with her by voice mail (404.876.7396, x. 11) or e-mail (joannamadams@bellsouth.net).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
The Bible Class - The Relevance of the Biblical Proverbs for Our Economic Crisis
Next Sunday, Morningside's Bible Class will welcome the Rev. Dr. Samuel Adams, who is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA and an ordained Presbyterian minister. Professor Adams will lead our class in a fascinating study of the Book of Proverbs in relation to the current economic crisis, which combines his scholarly interest in the Wisdom literature of the Bible and current concern over the state of the economy. What do the Biblical proverbs have to teach us in the midst of this economic downturn? Come to learn and discuss--this is a class you won't want to miss! The Bible Class meets each Sunday in Room 201 at 9:45am.
JOANNA ADAMS' SERMONS 2008 ON CD
Joanna Adams' (selected) Sermons 2008 on CD are available in the Narthex. Donations in any amount are welcome to cover costs of production.
CALENDAR
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Easter Sunday
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Druid Hills Night Shelter Dinner
MONDAY, APRIL 13
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; MLPA
7:30 p.m. Nicotine Anonymous
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
12 noon One Gray Hair Luncheon
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6:15/6:30 p.m. Children's Choir
7:30 p.m. Venture Crew
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
8 a.m. MPP Movement Class
10:30 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
9:30 a.m. Weight Watchers
11 a.m. Spring Fling
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Guitar Atlanta
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