Worship for Sunday, Surviving The Economic Crisis: A Weekly Discussion Group, Clifton Dinner, Welcome Rev. Sara Hayden, Picnic in the Park, Congregational Lunch May 31, New Member Sunday, Did you know?

May 24, 2009, 7th Sunday of Easter

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
Week Five: The Beloved Community in the Book of Acts
We will conclude our five-week series exploring scriptural themes related to the economy.
11 a.m. Worship, Christopher Henry preaching, "A Relevant Faith for Our Time" (Text - Acts 17:22-33)
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Young Adult Picnic

During this Week

Surviving The Economic Crisis: A Weekly Discussion Group
This confidential discussion group focusing on career and financial concerns brought about by the economic downturn continues to meet each Thursday evening at 7:00pm in the pastor's office (though neither Joanna nor Chris attend). The group is led by Browning Fergus, a Morningside member, family therapist, and President-elect of the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The purpose is to provide a space for open conversation and mutual support during these difficult financial times. Members, friends, and neighbors are all invited to attend the group discussions. Email Browning mbfergus@brookwoodcenter.com for more information.

Clifton Dinner
Contact Tony Fishpaw at 404.597.5485 if you would like to join MPC in preparing and/or serving our next meal for the men at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries this Saturday, May 23.
 

On Sunday

Welcome Rev. Sara Hayden
On Sunday, May 24, we welcome as our guest liturgist the Reverend Sara A. Hayden, who is married to Chris Henry.  Sara is a Chaplain at the Emory Center for Pastoral Services at Wesley Woods Hospital and also serves as a minister member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church.

Picnic in the Park
Isn't it time you spent a lazy Sunday afternoon in Piedmont Park? Join the Morningside Young Adults for a potluck picnic in Piedmont Park this afternoon starting at 2 p.m. Bring your beverage of choice, a blanket or chair, and some picnic food to share. Plates, utensils, and paper products will be provided. Contact Lisa Harris at Lisa.S.Harris@gmail.com or 770.856.2714 or Shannon Harris at 770.490.2421 for more details or to be added to the Evite list.

Following this Week

Congregational Lunch May 31
All are welcome to a special Pentecost luncheon after worship on Sunday, May 31 in Fellowship Hall. RSVP using the pew cards or contact the church office.  Donations will be accepted.

New Member Sunday
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside on our next New Member Sunday, June 7, 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.

Did you know?

..."School's Out" for the year this Friday, but Summer Camp is just around the corner.  If you happen to visit MPP on a weekday this summer, you will hear the happy sounds of children Exploring Water, Art from the Masters, Outdoor Nature, and a variety of other themes that are just right for summer learning.  For information about camp dates and curriculum, visit the preschool link on the church web page:  www.morningsidepc.org.  There are a few spaces still available for campers.

Habitat for Humanity

 …Last Saturday, May 16 MPC completed our 6th Habitat for Humanity house in the past 5 years.  Joanna Adams provided the opening prayer for the dedication ceremony at the home of Ashley Barron and her four year old son, Nehemiah. MPC works with  four other area churches every spring to make affordable homeownership a reality for a deserving family.

 ...Bob and Rosemary Wells just welcomed their third grandchild, a baby boy, a couple of weeks ago. Bob's mother, Ruth Wells, recently celebrated her 98th birthday