December 30, 2009
Life@Morningside - January 3, 2010
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, TODAY, DAY 1, THEOLOGY ON TAP, A NEWSLETTER BREAK, SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY, TAI CHI, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Joanna Adams preaching
"No Heavy Lifting"
Texts: Isaiah 46:selected verses, Matthew 11:25-30
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FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Bill and Cindy Humphries in celebration of the December 28 marriage of their son durf Humphries to He Yuanyuan.
TODAY
This morning we ordain and install MPC’s newest class of officers. They are as follows:
Elder Class of 2012: Tom Daniel, Jill Davis, Philip Hawkins, Jay Myers, Doug Self, and Arthur Sweum.
Deacon Class of 2012: Brenda Fishpaw, Van Jensen, Jeanne McCarthy, and Bill Smith.
We offer our gratitude to the outgoing Officer Class of 2009 for their excellent service during the last three years. They are: Jim Armstrong, Lynn Hogue, Daisy Ottmann, Emilie Paille, Michael Perez, Sarah Tomaka, Nan Cunningham, and Collier Maxwell.
DAY 1
Joanna Adams is the featured speaker on the January 3 and 10 “Day 1” programs. The two episodes, which launch the 65th year of weekly broadcasts for “Day 1,” celebrate Adams’ three decades as a pastor, preacher, and church leader. Of her first sermon Dr. Adams says, “Knowing what time it is differentiates the foolish from the wise.” Adams’ second sermon is “God Believes in You.” The "Day 1" program airs on Atlanta Radio Station WSB 750 AM at 7:05 a.m. For more information, visit their website at www.day1.org.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Men of Morningside, be sure your calendars are marked for Theology on Tap this Tuesday, January 5 at 7 p.m. We will gather at the home of Greg Morton (2973 West Roxboro Road, 30324). Topic: "Why Presbyterian?" We will discuss what it means to be Presbyterian in the 21st Century and why it matters. The food will be good and the conversation is sure to be lively. Make plans to join us! RSVP to Chris Henry today.
A NEWSLETTER BREAK
The activities of the Christmas season coupled with Joanna Adams’ retirement have combined into a January pause for the Morningside Messenger.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
If you are interested in studying Paul's letter to the Philippians with a small group of Morningside friends, then this is the opportunity for you! We will gather every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. for study and conversation, beginning Wednesday, January 27, and continuing through March 24 (five sessions). Contact MPC member Link Marx at 404.323.9174 or linkmarx@yahoo.com for details.
TAI CHI
There will be two Tai Chi practice classes meeting at the church once a week for eight weeks, beginning January 20, 2010. The morning group will meet Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. The evening group will meet Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. The instructors will be Bob Wells and Doris Williams. The "tuition" will be $50 for the eight weeks. For further information or to get on the sign-up sheet, contact Barbara Ray, 404-876-7892, barbray@mindspring.com.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
The Bible Class
Bible Basics: Getting Into Scripture
Next Sunday, January 10, Morningside's Bible Class will continue its series entitled, "Bible Basics: Getting into Scripture." This four-week series is designed to give new or inexperienced Bible students some of the basic tools needed to more fully understand how to approach the scriptures of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. It is also a great refresher course for longtime students of the Bible. If your New Year's resolution is to learn more about your faith, this is the place to start! The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am in Room 201 and is taught by Associate Pastor Christopher Henry.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Today, elementary age classes are talking about the visit of the Wise Men who sought Jesus to honor and worship him at his birth. (Matthew 2: 1 –12)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3
Officer Ordination and Installation
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacon’s Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 4
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7
Joanna Adams’ final day in office
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
6:30 p.m. Joanna Adams’ 30 Years of Ministry Celebration, Emory Conference Center
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10
Joanna Adams’ final sermon as senior pastor
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, TODAY, DAY 1, THEOLOGY ON TAP, A NEWSLETTER BREAK, SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY, TAI CHI, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Joanna Adams preaching
"No Heavy Lifting"
Texts: Isaiah 46:selected verses, Matthew 11:25-30
________________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Bill and Cindy Humphries in celebration of the December 28 marriage of their son durf Humphries to He Yuanyuan.
TODAY
This morning we ordain and install MPC’s newest class of officers. They are as follows:
Elder Class of 2012: Tom Daniel, Jill Davis, Philip Hawkins, Jay Myers, Doug Self, and Arthur Sweum.
Deacon Class of 2012: Brenda Fishpaw, Van Jensen, Jeanne McCarthy, and Bill Smith.
We offer our gratitude to the outgoing Officer Class of 2009 for their excellent service during the last three years. They are: Jim Armstrong, Lynn Hogue, Daisy Ottmann, Emilie Paille, Michael Perez, Sarah Tomaka, Nan Cunningham, and Collier Maxwell.
DAY 1
Joanna Adams is the featured speaker on the January 3 and 10 “Day 1” programs. The two episodes, which launch the 65th year of weekly broadcasts for “Day 1,” celebrate Adams’ three decades as a pastor, preacher, and church leader. Of her first sermon Dr. Adams says, “Knowing what time it is differentiates the foolish from the wise.” Adams’ second sermon is “God Believes in You.” The "Day 1" program airs on Atlanta Radio Station WSB 750 AM at 7:05 a.m. For more information, visit their website at www.day1.org.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Men of Morningside, be sure your calendars are marked for Theology on Tap this Tuesday, January 5 at 7 p.m. We will gather at the home of Greg Morton (2973 West Roxboro Road, 30324). Topic: "Why Presbyterian?" We will discuss what it means to be Presbyterian in the 21st Century and why it matters. The food will be good and the conversation is sure to be lively. Make plans to join us! RSVP to Chris Henry today.
A NEWSLETTER BREAK
The activities of the Christmas season coupled with Joanna Adams’ retirement have combined into a January pause for the Morningside Messenger.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
If you are interested in studying Paul's letter to the Philippians with a small group of Morningside friends, then this is the opportunity for you! We will gather every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. for study and conversation, beginning Wednesday, January 27, and continuing through March 24 (five sessions). Contact MPC member Link Marx at 404.323.9174 or linkmarx@yahoo.com for details.
TAI CHI
There will be two Tai Chi practice classes meeting at the church once a week for eight weeks, beginning January 20, 2010. The morning group will meet Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. The evening group will meet Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. The instructors will be Bob Wells and Doris Williams. The "tuition" will be $50 for the eight weeks. For further information or to get on the sign-up sheet, contact Barbara Ray, 404-876-7892, barbray@mindspring.com.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
The Bible Class
Bible Basics: Getting Into Scripture
Next Sunday, January 10, Morningside's Bible Class will continue its series entitled, "Bible Basics: Getting into Scripture." This four-week series is designed to give new or inexperienced Bible students some of the basic tools needed to more fully understand how to approach the scriptures of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. It is also a great refresher course for longtime students of the Bible. If your New Year's resolution is to learn more about your faith, this is the place to start! The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am in Room 201 and is taught by Associate Pastor Christopher Henry.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Today, elementary age classes are talking about the visit of the Wise Men who sought Jesus to honor and worship him at his birth. (Matthew 2: 1 –12)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3
Officer Ordination and Installation
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacon’s Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 4
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7
Joanna Adams’ final day in office
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
6:30 p.m. Joanna Adams’ 30 Years of Ministry Celebration, Emory Conference Center
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10
Joanna Adams’ final sermon as senior pastor
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
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