Worship This Sunday, Leading Us in Worship, Lay Liturgist, MPC Retreat to Montreat, Children's Mission Camp at MPC, Welcome New Members, Next Lydia's Circle Meeting, Presbytery Leadership Event, An Evening with Mac Frampton: Powerhouse Piano!, Sunday School Kick Off, Christian Education at Morningside, Calendar

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Preaching - The Rev. Christopher Henry

Sermon - "Holy Conversation

Texts: - Psalm 13, Ephesians 3:14-21

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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Thank you for worshipping with us at Morningside Church. Please complete the information in the Friendship Pad at the end of the pews and pass the pads down and back again during The Concerns portion of worship. Worship notebooks and books for children are located on the kiosk outside the sanctuary. Nursery for infants is in Room 105; toddlers 18 months through 2 years are in Room 012. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Passing of the Peace for special classes. Three-year-olds are in Room 208; Pre-K in 011; K-5th grade in 001.

LEADING US IN WORSHIP
This morning we welcome as our guest liturgist the Reverend Glenn Small. Glenn is an ordained Presbyterian minister, clergy affiliate member at Morningside, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice.

LAY LITURGIST
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside maintains a Lay Liturgy Team.  Our lay reader this morning is Joe Ballay.

MPC RETREAT TO MONTREAT
Still haven't registered for our fall retreat in beautiful Montreat, North Carolina? Rooms are available, although fast filling up! Please complete a registration form (available online or in the narthex) and attach a check for $15 per person to hold your place. Questions? Call or email Sarah Brownlee, 404.876.3572 or rsbrownlee1046@att.net. Don't miss this great opportunity for deepening your faith and enjoying fun and fellowship with other members of your Morningside church family.

CHILDREN'S MISSION CAMP AT MPC
Our first ever Mission Camp, ‘It's not all about me' begins tomorrow. Please keep the kids in your prayers as they embark on a week of reaching out to others. Monday, they explore the needs of children near and far. Tuesday, they will attend Hunger 101 and shop for a family of 4 on a budget. Wednesday, is a day playing with the grands as they visit a senior community. Thursday, they take care of the environment mulching trees and picking up trash at Piedmont Park. And Friday night, they stay over at Noah's Ark Animal Rescue.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
On Sunday, July 19, three new members joined Morningside. They are Robert and Cindy Metzler and Link Marx. Look for their pictures in the narthex and be sure to say hello. 

NEXT LYDIA'S CIRCLE MEETING
The next Lydia's Circle meeting for young moms and female professionals at MPC will be held Thursday, August 13 from
7:00-9:00 p.m. at Cathy Keaveney's house, 714 Sherwood Road, 30324. Please RSVP to Tara Parrish, taraparrish@bellsouth.net.

PRESBYTERY LEADERSHIP EVENT
Would you like to know more about various leadership roles in the church? If so, the Fall Leadership Event to be held at Trinity Presbyterian on Saturday, August 22, provides just the opportunity for you. In addition to the keynote speech by Union Seminary President, Brian Blount, there will be a number of concurrent sessions led by knowledgeable leaders, including Morningside's own Mardee Rightmyer and Sue Ballay. For details and registration information, go to the Presbytery website (www.presbyteryofgreateratl.org) and follow the link for the Fall Leadership Event.

AN EVENING WITH MAC FRAMPTON: POWERHOUSE PIANO!
Join Mac as he takes us on a trip from Gershwin to Bach and back. Renowned pianist and MPC member Mac Frampton will be offering a free concert here at MPC on Wednesday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. Invite your neighbors and friends. Make it a fun and easy summer outing by pre-ordering dinners with Terra
Terroir by Monday, August 17. Meals will be ready and waiting for you in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. Childcare provided.

SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK OFF
Join kids on the front lawn for a light breakfast and fun activities August 16, 9:45-10:45 a.m. They will "bridge" to their new age groups, and we will be giving tours of the elementary age rooms. Adults and children alike are welcome!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
The Bible Class
Great Prayers of the Old Testament
Next Sunday, August 2, Morningside's Bible Class will continue a 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 two significant, and very different, Biblical reformers: the prophet Jeremiah and King Hezekiah. 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 26
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship Hall
12:15 p.m. Deacon's Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 27
9:00 a.m. Mission Camp
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. Nicotine Anonymous

TUESDAY, JULY 28
9:00 a.m. Mission Camp
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Bridge

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
9:00 a.m. Mission Camp
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, JULY 30
9:00 a.m. Mission Camp
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, JULY 31
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
3:00 p.m. Mission Camp Sleepover
6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
9:30 a.m. Weight Watchers
6:00 p.m. Wedding

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship Hall