WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, ASSISTING US IN WORSHIP, REFLECTIONS ON THIRTY YEARS OF MINISTRY, INTERIOR DESIGN SALE, CLIFTON WELCOME HOME BASKETS, MPC COUPLES GROUP, YOUNG(ISH) ADULTS VOLUNTEER, MISSION CAMP AT MPC, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES, COFFEE & CREAMERS COLLECTION, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Preaching - The Rev. Christopher Henry

Sermon Series - Four of the Strangest Books in the Bible

II: "Revelation"

Texts: - 2 Corinthians 12:6-10; Revelation 5:1-14

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FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers this Sunday are given to the glory of God and in honor of Joanna Adams on the 30th anniversary of her ordination.

ASSISTING US IN WORSHIP
This morning we welcome as liturgist Bart Smith, who joined the Morningside congregation in March. At its last meeting, the Morningside Session approved Bart to begin the process that leads to ordination as Minister of the Word and Sacrament in our denomination. He will begin seminary studies this fall at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas.

REFLECTIONS ON THIRTY YEARS OF MINISTRY
Morningside's pastor, Joanna Adams, was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament on July 3, 1979. On this day, which marks the thirtieth year of her ordained ministry, Joanna will offer reflections on the lessons and experiences of three decades of distinguished leadership in the Presbyterian Church and in local, national, and international communities. 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 immediately following worship this morning. Child care is available.

INTERIOR DESIGN SALE
MPC member 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 this 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.

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! 

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.

YOUNG(ISH) ADULTS VOLUNTEER
Saturday, July 18 is the Young(ish!) Adults day to volunteer at the Atlanta Food Bank.  We will have lunch at George's Restaurant in Virginia Highlands afterward.  Contact Anna Garcia at garcia.miguel@Comcast.net or Ashley Filip at ashleyfilip@gmail.com.

MISSION CAMP AT MPC
Our first ever mission camp, July 27-31, will be for those children who have completed 1st-5th grade. Registration forms are available in the narthex and on the website. See the display in the narthex for volunteer needs or contact Melinda.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES
Updated membership directories are available in the narthex on Sundays and in the church office during the week.

COFFEE & CREAMERS COLLECTION
Throughout the month of July, we will be collecting ground, caffeinated coffee and coffee creamers for our mission at Common Ground.  Please support this wonderful mission that provides daily spiritual, emotional, and practical support to people living with HIV and AIDS. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

The Bible Class
Great Prayers of the Old Testament
Next Sunday, July 12, Morningside's Bible Class will continue its study based on Professor Walter Brueggemann's book, Great Prayers of the Old Testament. Each week, we 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 study the prayers of Hannah and David that are contained in the books of First and Second Samuel. Come to learn from and be inspired by these moving prayers from our faith ancestors! The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201 and is taught by Associate Pastor Chris Henry.

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

MONDAY, JULY 6
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. Nicotine Anonymous

TUESDAY, JULY 7
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. MLPA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew

THURSDAY, JULY 9
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group; 6-Star Board
7 p.m. Handbell Choir; ICA Board

FRIDAY, JULY 10
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
10 a.m. Interior Design Sale

SATURDAY, JULY 11
9:30 a.m. Weight Watchers
10 a.m. Interior Design Sale

SUNDAY, JULY 12
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Baptism
12 noon Fellowship Hall
12:15 p.m. Global Concerns
1 p.m. RHO Readers