June 25, 2009
Life@Morningside - June 28, 2009
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, THE LAY LITURGIST, PLAYGROUND PICNIC, REFLECTIONS ON THIRTY YEARS OF MINISTRY, INTERIOR DESIGN SALE, MPC COUPLES GROUP, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WRAPS UP, MISSION CAMP AT MPC, 'TIS THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE, SPACES AVAILABLE FOR NEXT YEAR AT MPP, CLIFTON WELCOME HOME BASKETS, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Preaching - The Rev. Christopher Henry
Sermon Series - Four of the Strangest Books in the Bible
I: "Ezekiel"
Texts: - Revelation 10:8-11; Ezekiel 3:1-11
________________________________________________________________________
THE LAY LITURGIST
The Lay Liturgy Team assists during worship in accordance with our Reformed theology, which professes the priesthood of all believers. Tim Gargis, our liturgist this morning, is a member of this group.
PLAYGROUND PICNIC
All are welcome after worship today at the picnic tables for a family picnic. Bring a dish to share. Beverages and paper products will be provided.
REFLECTIONS ON THIRTY YEARS OF MINISTRY
Morningside's pastor, Joanna Adams, was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament on July 3, 1979. Next Sunday, on July 5, 2009, the Sunday marking her thirtieth year of ordained ministry, Joanna will offer reflections on the lessons and experiences of three decades of distinguished leadership in the Presbyterian Church and the City of Atlanta. Joanna has written extensively on this topic over the years, contributing articles and chapters to a number of books. This informal conversation with our pastor will take place after worship next week in Room 201.
INTERIOR DESIGN SALE
MPC Doug Self, owner of J. Douglas Atlanta, an interior design showroom at Atlanta's Merchandise Mart, has made available a collection of his showroom accessories for purchase by MPC members and the community. Our interior design sale will be held Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Items available include: lamps, mirrors, wall hangings, occasional tables, and small accent items. Proceeds will benefit MPC's Time of Promise Campaign.
MPC COUPLES GROUP
Please join Joanna and Al Adams, Kathy and Alan Bremer, Mardee Rightmyer and Julie Green, Michelle and Guerry Mashburn and other MPC couples for refreshments and a brainstorm session on Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m. Wine, cheese, and dessert will be served at Kathy and Alan Bremers', 785 Cumberland Rd. The hope is to form a couples group which will begin in the fall of 2009.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WRAPS UP!
Many thanks to the many volunteers who made VBS so much fun for the kids! In the spirit of our ark curriculum, the VBS offering was split between the animal care program of Heifer International and the Noah's Ark Animal Rescue Center here in Georgia.
MISSION CAMP AT MPC
Our first ever mission camp, July 27-31, will be for those who have completed 1st-5th grade. Registration forms are available in the narthex and on the website.
‘TIS THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE...
Our first ever churchwide retreat in beautiful Montreat, North Carolina, Nov. 20-22 ( Friday evening through noon Sunday) has something for everyone. Rev. Tom Tewell will be our retreat leader. There will be activities and programming for children of all ages, as well as adults. Please pick up a brochure and registration form today or online at our website. Registration fee is only $15! Questions? Call or email Sarah Brownlee at 404.876.3572 or rsbrownlee1046@att.net or ask a member of the planning committee: Maggie Adams, Betsy Armstrong, Tony Fishpaw, Mary Leight, Jay Meyers, Mardee Rightmyer, Melinda Sandkam, David York.
SPACES AVAILABLE FOR NEXT YEAR AT MPP
The preschool has a space available in the three's class and a couple of spaces in the toddler class. If you know of anyone who is looking for a preschool, please refer them to Martha Hartzell at 404.685.8758 or to the web site: www.morningsidepc.org (follow the preschool link).
CLIFTON WELCOME HOME BASKETS
If you picked a leaf from the Giving Tree in the Narthex, don't forget to return the item listed on the leaf by Friday, July 10. The Clifton Sanctuary Ministries thank you!
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES
Updated membership directories are available in the narthex on Sundays and in the church office during the week.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Bible Class
The Epistle to the Hebrews
Next Sunday, July 5, Morningside's Bible Class will begin a new six-week series based on Professor Walter Brueggemann's book, Great Prayers of the Old Testament. Each week, we will read and discuss two prayers contained in the Old Testament, followed by a conversation about how these words might inform and inspire our own prayer life and our faith. Next week, we will begin the series with a short introduction to the form and content of Old Testament prayer and then turn to prayers of Abraham and Moses. Come to learn from and be inspired by these moving prayers from our faith ancestors! The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am in Room 201and is taught by Associate Pastor Chris Henry.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship Hall
12 noon Playground Picnic
MONDAY, JUNE 29
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. Nicotine Anonymous
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
7:30 p.m. Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JULY 2
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Church offices closed in observance of 4th of July holiday
SATURDAY, JULY 4
9:30 a.m. Weight Watchers
SUNDAY, JULY 5
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Communion
12 noon Fellowship Hall
12:15 p.m. Sunday Forum
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, THE LAY LITURGIST, PLAYGROUND PICNIC, REFLECTIONS ON THIRTY YEARS OF MINISTRY, INTERIOR DESIGN SALE, MPC COUPLES GROUP, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WRAPS UP, MISSION CAMP AT MPC, 'TIS THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE, SPACES AVAILABLE FOR NEXT YEAR AT MPP, CLIFTON WELCOME HOME BASKETS, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Preaching - The Rev. Christopher Henry
Sermon Series - Four of the Strangest Books in the Bible
I: "Ezekiel"
Texts: - Revelation 10:8-11; Ezekiel 3:1-11
________________________________________________________________________
THE LAY LITURGIST
The Lay Liturgy Team assists during worship in accordance with our Reformed theology, which professes the priesthood of all believers. Tim Gargis, our liturgist this morning, is a member of this group.
PLAYGROUND PICNIC
All are welcome after worship today at the picnic tables for a family picnic. Bring a dish to share. Beverages and paper products will be provided.
REFLECTIONS ON THIRTY YEARS OF MINISTRY
Morningside's pastor, Joanna Adams, was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament on July 3, 1979. Next Sunday, on July 5, 2009, the Sunday marking her thirtieth year of ordained ministry, Joanna will offer reflections on the lessons and experiences of three decades of distinguished leadership in the Presbyterian Church and the City of Atlanta. Joanna has written extensively on this topic over the years, contributing articles and chapters to a number of books. This informal conversation with our pastor will take place after worship next week in Room 201.
INTERIOR DESIGN SALE
MPC Doug Self, owner of J. Douglas Atlanta, an interior design showroom at Atlanta's Merchandise Mart, has made available a collection of his showroom accessories for purchase by MPC members and the community. Our interior design sale will be held Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Items available include: lamps, mirrors, wall hangings, occasional tables, and small accent items. Proceeds will benefit MPC's Time of Promise Campaign.
MPC COUPLES GROUP
Please join Joanna and Al Adams, Kathy and Alan Bremer, Mardee Rightmyer and Julie Green, Michelle and Guerry Mashburn and other MPC couples for refreshments and a brainstorm session on Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m. Wine, cheese, and dessert will be served at Kathy and Alan Bremers', 785 Cumberland Rd. The hope is to form a couples group which will begin in the fall of 2009.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WRAPS UP!
Many thanks to the many volunteers who made VBS so much fun for the kids! In the spirit of our ark curriculum, the VBS offering was split between the animal care program of Heifer International and the Noah's Ark Animal Rescue Center here in Georgia.
MISSION CAMP AT MPC
Our first ever mission camp, July 27-31, will be for those who have completed 1st-5th grade. Registration forms are available in the narthex and on the website.
‘TIS THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE...
Our first ever churchwide retreat in beautiful Montreat, North Carolina, Nov. 20-22 ( Friday evening through noon Sunday) has something for everyone. Rev. Tom Tewell will be our retreat leader. There will be activities and programming for children of all ages, as well as adults. Please pick up a brochure and registration form today or online at our website. Registration fee is only $15! Questions? Call or email Sarah Brownlee at 404.876.3572 or rsbrownlee1046@att.net or ask a member of the planning committee: Maggie Adams, Betsy Armstrong, Tony Fishpaw, Mary Leight, Jay Meyers, Mardee Rightmyer, Melinda Sandkam, David York.
SPACES AVAILABLE FOR NEXT YEAR AT MPP
The preschool has a space available in the three's class and a couple of spaces in the toddler class. If you know of anyone who is looking for a preschool, please refer them to Martha Hartzell at 404.685.8758 or to the web site: www.morningsidepc.org (follow the preschool link).
CLIFTON WELCOME HOME BASKETS
If you picked a leaf from the Giving Tree in the Narthex, don't forget to return the item listed on the leaf by Friday, July 10. The Clifton Sanctuary Ministries thank you!
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES
Updated membership directories are available in the narthex on Sundays and in the church office during the week.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Bible Class
The Epistle to the Hebrews
Next Sunday, July 5, Morningside's Bible Class will begin a new six-week series based on Professor Walter Brueggemann's book, Great Prayers of the Old Testament. Each week, we will read and discuss two prayers contained in the Old Testament, followed by a conversation about how these words might inform and inspire our own prayer life and our faith. Next week, we will begin the series with a short introduction to the form and content of Old Testament prayer and then turn to prayers of Abraham and Moses. Come to learn from and be inspired by these moving prayers from our faith ancestors! The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am in Room 201and is taught by Associate Pastor Chris Henry.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship Hall
12 noon Playground Picnic
MONDAY, JUNE 29
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. Nicotine Anonymous
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
7:30 p.m. Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JULY 2
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Church offices closed in observance of 4th of July holiday
SATURDAY, JULY 4
9:30 a.m. Weight Watchers
SUNDAY, JULY 5
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Communion
12 noon Fellowship Hall
12:15 p.m. Sunday Forum
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