November 03, 2009
November 3, 2009 Edition
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Thought for the Week...; Tuesday, November 3..; Wednesday, November 4...; Saturday, November 7...; Sunday, November 8...; Did you know...
eNews@Morningside November 3 - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
Adult
We will begin a new series on the letters of John
Children
Today the preschool classes learn about God's power as they hear the story of the tall walls of Jericho. (Joshua 6:1-21) The school age classes continue their study of Solomon and learn about the artistry of Solomon's temple as it is finished in preparation for worship. (1 Kings 7:13-51)
11:00 a.m. Worship / Communion
Barbara Brown Taylor preaching, "The Widow's Mite" Texts: Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44
12:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting/Lunch
1:30 p.m. RHO Readers
Thought for the Week...Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible; but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. - Reinhold Niebuhr, The Children of Light and The Children of Darkness
Tuesday, November 3..Men of Morningside are invited to Theology on Tap tonight at 7 p.m. at the home of Philip Hawkins (4291 Briarcliff Road, 30345). We will discuss a theology of stewardship and its important place in Christian faith.
Wednesday, November 4...Women's Bible Study with Joanna Adams will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 201 for coffee and pastries followed by the study. Childcare is provided.
Sign up by today if you would like your child to participate in the December Christmas Pageant. Children ages 4 years old through 6th grade are welcome. Information is in the Welcome Center or you may contact Melinda Sandkam.
Saturday, November 7...Elementary age kids will be led by Ms. Alicia in a morning lesson. They will do two mission projects and then be joined by their parents at a special lunch to honor Rev. Joanna Adams, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. next Saturday, November 7. RSVP to Caroline Tanner.
Sunday, November 8...This morning, we will welcome as our distinguished guest preacher The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, Professor of Religion at Piedmont College and Professor of Spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary. She is the author of twelve books including, most recently, An Altar in the World, and has preached and lectured to Christian communities all over the world. We are so fortunate and grateful to welcome her to Morningside in celebration of the ministry of Joanna Adams.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING WORSHIP...Among the items on our agenda are election of a slate of elders; a slate of deacons; and the congregational representatives for the 2010 officer nominating committee. The congregation will be asked to pass the proposal approved by session to dissolve Rev. Joanna Adams' relationship with Morningside, effective February 1, 2010; and approve Rev. Chris Henry's terms of call as Acting Head of Staff, effective January 11, 2010. The congregation also will be asked to vote on a slate for the pastor nominating committee. Plan to attend this important meeting.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING...All are welcome for a delicious lunch in Fellowship Hall after the Congregational Meeting today. We will be celebrating our Morningside's birthday. Donations for the meal will be accepted.
Did you know...for the first time in a decade MPC will have a Christmas Eve Children's Service in the late afternoon?
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org.
Thought for the Week...; Tuesday, November 3..; Wednesday, November 4...; Saturday, November 7...; Sunday, November 8...; Did you know...
eNews@Morningside November 3 - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
Adult
We will begin a new series on the letters of John
Children
Today the preschool classes learn about God's power as they hear the story of the tall walls of Jericho. (Joshua 6:1-21) The school age classes continue their study of Solomon and learn about the artistry of Solomon's temple as it is finished in preparation for worship. (1 Kings 7:13-51)
11:00 a.m. Worship / Communion
Barbara Brown Taylor preaching, "The Widow's Mite" Texts: Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44
12:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting/Lunch
1:30 p.m. RHO Readers
Thought for the Week...Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible; but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. - Reinhold Niebuhr, The Children of Light and The Children of Darkness
Tuesday, November 3..Men of Morningside are invited to Theology on Tap tonight at 7 p.m. at the home of Philip Hawkins (4291 Briarcliff Road, 30345). We will discuss a theology of stewardship and its important place in Christian faith.
Wednesday, November 4...Women's Bible Study with Joanna Adams will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 201 for coffee and pastries followed by the study. Childcare is provided.
Sign up by today if you would like your child to participate in the December Christmas Pageant. Children ages 4 years old through 6th grade are welcome. Information is in the Welcome Center or you may contact Melinda Sandkam.
Saturday, November 7...Elementary age kids will be led by Ms. Alicia in a morning lesson. They will do two mission projects and then be joined by their parents at a special lunch to honor Rev. Joanna Adams, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. next Saturday, November 7. RSVP to Caroline Tanner.
Sunday, November 8...This morning, we will welcome as our distinguished guest preacher The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, Professor of Religion at Piedmont College and Professor of Spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary. She is the author of twelve books including, most recently, An Altar in the World, and has preached and lectured to Christian communities all over the world. We are so fortunate and grateful to welcome her to Morningside in celebration of the ministry of Joanna Adams.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING WORSHIP...Among the items on our agenda are election of a slate of elders; a slate of deacons; and the congregational representatives for the 2010 officer nominating committee. The congregation will be asked to pass the proposal approved by session to dissolve Rev. Joanna Adams' relationship with Morningside, effective February 1, 2010; and approve Rev. Chris Henry's terms of call as Acting Head of Staff, effective January 11, 2010. The congregation also will be asked to vote on a slate for the pastor nominating committee. Plan to attend this important meeting.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING...All are welcome for a delicious lunch in Fellowship Hall after the Congregational Meeting today. We will be celebrating our Morningside's birthday. Donations for the meal will be accepted.
Did you know...for the first time in a decade MPC will have a Christmas Eve Children's Service in the late afternoon?
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org.
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