SUPPORT THE CHILDREN AT THORNWELL, YOUNG ADULTS END-OF-SUMMER BARBECUE, THEOLOGY ON TAP, WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY, MORNINGSIDE PRAYER GROUP, CHERUB & TREBLE CHOIRS, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, LYDIA'S CIRCLE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Preaching - Joanna Adams

Sermon - "What Makes Us Happy?"

Texts: - Psalm 34:1-10; James 1:17-27

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SUPPORT THE CHILDREN AT THORNWELL

Today there will be a special offering for Thornwell Home for Children. This Presbyterian outreach provides a stable, loving home to 100 children annually in Clinton, SC. From toddlers to teenagers, children in need throughout the Southeast are ministered to by the staff of Thornwell. Join us in supporting them financially as a new school years begins. Please place your offering in the special Thornwell envelopes decorated by our mission campers!

YOUNG ADULTS END-OF-SUMMER BARBECUE

We may be nearing the end of summer, but there's still time to enjoy one more summer tradition. Join the Young Adults for a casual barbecue get-together following worship today at Fox Bros. Barbecue (1238 DeKalb Ave. in Candler Park).  Also, all Morningside Young Adults are invited to join the new Google Group, which can be found at http://groups.google.com/group/morningside-young-adults. Here you can find information about upcoming events and communicate with other members of the group. It's a great way to stay connected!

THEOLOGY ON TAP

Men of Morningside, be sure your calendars are marked for this Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m., as Theology on Tap begins its third year! We will gather at  the home of John Keller (3117 West Roxboro Road, 30324). Topic: "Calvin's Long Shadow." What are the enduring legacies of the John Calvin's life, which began 500 years ago this summer? The food will be good and the discussion will be lively, make plans to join us! RSVP to Chris Henry today (christopher.andrew.henry@gmail.com).

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Joanna Adams’ Women’s Bible Study resumes Wednesday, September 9, 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. (Second Wednesday this month only.) This year’s study centers on “The Most Important Questions in the Bible”. Our topic this month is Luke 10:25: “What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?” Come to Room 201 at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries. Childcare is provided. Women from the community, members, visitors and friends are all welcome.

MORNINGSIDE PRAYER GROUP

Did you know that Morningside has an active weekly prayer group? The gathering takes place each Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 201. The purpose of meeting is simple - to pray. We pray for the needs of the congregation and for the world. We pray in silence and some of us pray aloud. We close with the Lord's Prayer. Please join us as you are able; whether it is just one time, once a month, or every week. You are always welcome.

CHERUB & TREBLE CHOIRS

Our Children's Choir program is open to children who are Pre-K and older. Contact Children's Choir Director Brittney Jaynes (bwjaynes@gmail.com) or Choir Mom Jill Davis (jsamail@yahoo.com) with questions. The Treble Choir kick-off and orientation will be Wednesday September 2 from 6:30 p.m. -7:15 p.m. The Cherub Choir kick-off and orientation will be Wednesday, September 9, 6-6:30 p.m.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY

If you have been thinking about joining Morningside on our next New Member Sunday, September 13, 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 via email or 404.876.7396 x11 to let her know of your interest.

LYDIA’S CIRCLE

The next Lydia's Circle meeting for young moms and female professionals at MPC will be held Thursday, September 10 from 7 -9 p.m. at Carrie Branon's house, 786 San Antonio Drive, 30306.  RSVP to Tara Parrish, taraparrish@bellsouth.net.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

The Bible Class

Reading Romans with Reformers

Next Sunday, September 6, Morningside's Bible Class continues its series on Paul's Letter to the Romans. This fall, we are studying Romans with one another and alongside the great commentaries of our predecessors in the Reformed Tradition, especially John Calvin and Karl Barth. We are considering the ways in which this ancient letter has spoken to the church through the centuries and continues to do so in our time. Next week's reading, Romans 5:1-7:6, probes the meaning of baptism for the Christian life. The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am in Room 201 and is taught by Associate Pastor Chris Henry.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship

12 noon Fellowship Hour

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

7 p.m. Mandolin Society

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

7 p.m. MLPA; Theology on Tap

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

6:30 p.m. Treble Choir

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

7 p.m. MPP Meet and Greet

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

9:30 a.m. Weight Watchers

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship

12 noon Fellowship Hour