WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, DAY 1, PASTOR ON CALL, TOM LONG PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY, PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY, LYDIA CIRCLE, MPP REGISTRATION, SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY, TAI CHI, SERVE DINNER TO MEN AT CLIFTON, DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Joanna Adams preaching

"Tell"

Texts: Psalm 90:1-2, Luke 24:1-10, I Corinthians 15: selected verses

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FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by the MPC congregation in celebration of Joanna Adams’ ministry at Morningside Presbyterian Church.

DAY 1

Joanna Adams is the featured speaker on today’s “Day 1” program. This program, which is in its 65th year of weekly broadcasts, celebrates Joanna’s three decades as a pastor, preacher, and church leader. Visit the website at www.day1.org.

PASTOR ON CALL

This week, Chris Henry will be attending a required Interim Pastor Training Conference at Calvin Center in Hampton, GA. If there is a pastoral emergency, Glenn Small, Jr., an affiliate member at Morningside, is pastor on call. Glenn is an ordained Presbyterian minister and a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. He can be reached at 770.414.5957 or 404.862.7340.

TOM LONG PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday we will welcome as our distinguished guest preacher the Reverend Dr. Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. An ordained Presbyterian minister, Dr. Long is the author of many books in the fields of preaching, worship, and Biblical studies including, most recently, "Accompany Them with Singing: The Christian Funeral." Dr. Long has preached and lectured to Christian communities all over the world, and we are so fortunate that he will be with us next week. 

PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY

Join us in providing lunch to 45 men attending the Common Ground program at Atlanta AIDS Faith & Health this Tuesday, January 12.  Take home an empty pan from the narthex and return it by 10 a.m. on Tuesday filled with the requested item.

LYDIA CIRCLE

The next circle meeting for young moms and female professionals at MPC will be held Thursday, January 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Tamara Nix, 1732 N. Rock Springs NE 30324.  RSVP to Tara Parrish, taraparrish@bellsouth.net.

MPP REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2010-2011 school year at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool begins on Tuesday, January 19 for currently enrolled families and the MPC church community. Be sure to contact with Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka for details. Open registration begins on February 1.

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! For more information, please sign the request form located outside Room 201 and in the narthex or contact MPC member Link Marx at 404.323.9174 or fmarx25@yahoo.com.

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.

SERVE DINNER TO MEN AT CLIFTON

Young Adults, sign up today on the Mission bulletin board to prepare and/or serve dinner to men at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries on Saturday evening, January 23. Contact shepherd Tony Fishpaw at tony@firstfidelityatl.com with any questions.

DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER

Today, Morningside Presbyterian Church is providing the evening meal for the 30 men who are in residence at the Druid Hills Night Shelter. For more information about participating in this monthly program (2nd Sunday evening), contact Julie Green at jgree09@emory.edu.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

The Bible Class -Bible Basics: Getting Into Scripture 

Next Sunday, January 17, 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's story for the 3's and Pre-K tells the story of Jesus calling the special friends who became his followers. The scripture lesson for the elementary age classes is Mark 1:1–8, and tells the story of John baptizing people and proclaiming that one is coming whose baptism will change lives. The lesson explains that through baptism, we are adopted and welcomed into God’s family. (Mark 1:1–8)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship

12 noon Fellowship

MONDAY, JANUARY 11

7 p.m. Mandolin Society

7:30 p.m. MLPA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12

10 a.m. Common Ground

6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13

6 p.m. Cherub Choir

6:30 p.m. Treble Choir

7:30 p.m. Venture Crew

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16

8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship/Communion

12 noon Fellowship

2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal