January 21, 2010
Life@Morningside - January 24, 2010
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, LAY LITURGIST, WELCOME MARY MILLER BRUEGGEMANN, ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-JANUARY 31, HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE, MPP REGISTRATION, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, ONE GRAY HAIR, SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY, BIG FUN FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS, THEOLOGY ON TAP, FEBRUARY 7 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL, WOMEN'S SHELTER, ADULT MISSION TRIP, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Reverend Christopher Henry preaching
"When All You Have Is All You Need"
Texts: Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 9:1-6
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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 David York.
WELCOME MARY MILLER BRUEGGEMANN
This morning we welcome the Rev. Mary Miller Brueggemann, who joins our staff as part-time Pastoral Assistant. Mary brings a wealth of experience in parish and interim ministry, most recently as Parish Associate at Northwest Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Our fellowship hour following worship is sponsored by the Human Resources Committee in honor of Mary; please welcome her to MPC!
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Following worship next Sunday, January 31, MPC will convene its annual meeting. Among the agenda items are: review of the 2010 budget, update of our A Time of Promise campaign and a report from the Transition Team. We will distribute copies of Morningside’s 2009 annual report at the meeting. Plan to attend this important meeting.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-JANUARY 31
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside on our next New Member Sunday, plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class January 31 at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room. The Session will meet immediately afterward to receive new members. Please be in touch with Chris Henry this week at christopher.andrew.henry@gmail.com or 404.876.7396 to let him know of your interest.
HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE
If you are seeking a way to reach out to those in Haiti facing the devastation of last week’s earthquake, you may designate a check to MPC for the good work that the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is doing. In addition, all who are interested are invited to the Session Room after worship to hear more about the nation of Haiti from Chris Henry and to pray together for those most deeply impacted by this tragic event.
MPP REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2010-2011 school year at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool began January 19 for currently enrolled families and the MPC church community. Be sure to contact Sarah Tomaka for details. Open registration begins on February 1.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
Women’s Roundtable welcomes Kate Atwood for its next meeting tomorrow, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. Kate is the founder of “Kate’s Club,” a nonprofit that works with young people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Roundtable meets in the home of Lynn Young at 277 The Prado. RSVP to Betsy Holland at betsy.holland@turner.com.
ONE GRAY HAIR
Make plans to attend the One Gray Hair luncheon this Wednesday, January 27, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Jack and James Klotz will share stories of their trip to the Holy Land. RSVP to Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
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 from 7 to 8 p.m. for study and conversation, beginning this Wednesday, January 27, and continuing through March 24 (five sessions). Contact MPC member Link Marx at 404.323.9174 or fmarx25@yahoo.com for details.
BIG FUN FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS
Join the fun next Saturday, January 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. as we welcome Paul Humphreys from Camp Calvin, make dinner for men at Clifton and enjoy camp food! Contact Program Director, Melinda Sandkam to let her know that your kids will be coming or to volunteer to help.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Men of Morningside, mark your calendars for Theology on Tap next Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. We will gather at the home of Phil Regnault (1322 Berwick Ave., 30306). Topic: "The True Value of Social Capital." We will discuss the importance of connections and community in the lives of men and share our insights and experiences. The food will be good and the conversation is sure to be lively, make plans to join us! RSVP to Chris Henry by next Sunday, January 31.
FEBRUARY 7 ISN’T JUST THE SUPER BOWL
The Double Digits (4th-6th graders) invite you to bring $2 for the Souper Bowl offering on February 7. Our collection will go to Atlanta Community Food Bank. Then proceed to Fellowship Hall to enjoy a delicious lunch of shrimp and grits, vegetable frittata, green salad and dessert. Mac’n cheese will be provided for kids, and there will be a chicken dish for those who are allergic to shellfish. RSVP to the church office AND invite a friend to come. Help us feed everyone, by letting us know you are coming! Suggested donation: adults $10, children $5.
WOMEN’S SHELTER
MPC needs you to spend one night at Shearith Israel Women’s Shelter, February 8-14. For more information or to volunteer, see the display across from the Session Room or contact Brian Mills at brian.d.mills@gmail.com. We are also accepting $10 gift cards for Valentine’s gifts for the ladies.
ADULT MISSION TRIP
Space is filling up fast for our Spring Mission Trip to Washington DC, March 23-28. See the MISSION bulletin board to reserve your spot and find out more information. Contact Brad Odom at 404.386.3478 or Tony Fishpaw at 404.597.5485 with any questions.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
The Bible Class—A Journey Through the Word
Next Sunday, January 31, Morningside's Bible Class will begin a new series entitled, "A Journey Through the Word." Through the end of April, we will be making our way through the New Testament, studying a different book of the Bible each week. Next week MPC member Jim Martin leads the first session on the Gospel of Matthew. Come as often as you are able to gain a greater understanding of scripture! The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am in Room 201.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Today, preschool classes learn the story of the baptism of Jesus. Elementary classes continue to learn about baptism, following the theme of baptism as the process through which one is adopted and welcomed into God's family (Acts 2:38-31; Ephesians 4:4-6)
CALENDAR
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. Congregational Nurture
2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal
MONDAY, JANUARY 25
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
5:30 p.m. Church Retreat Meeting
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27
10:30 a.m. Tai Chi
11 a.m. MPP Yoga
12 noon One Gray Hair Lunch
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
10 a.m. Big Fun
6:30 p.m. Double Digits to Clifton
Sanctuary Ministries
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
9:45 a.m. Inquirers Class
11 a.m. Worship/New Member Sunday
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, LAY LITURGIST, WELCOME MARY MILLER BRUEGGEMANN, ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-JANUARY 31, HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE, MPP REGISTRATION, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, ONE GRAY HAIR, SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY, BIG FUN FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS, THEOLOGY ON TAP, FEBRUARY 7 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL, WOMEN'S SHELTER, ADULT MISSION TRIP, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Reverend Christopher Henry preaching
"When All You Have Is All You Need"
Texts: Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 9:1-6
________________________________________________________________________
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 David York.
WELCOME MARY MILLER BRUEGGEMANN
This morning we welcome the Rev. Mary Miller Brueggemann, who joins our staff as part-time Pastoral Assistant. Mary brings a wealth of experience in parish and interim ministry, most recently as Parish Associate at Northwest Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Our fellowship hour following worship is sponsored by the Human Resources Committee in honor of Mary; please welcome her to MPC!
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Following worship next Sunday, January 31, MPC will convene its annual meeting. Among the agenda items are: review of the 2010 budget, update of our A Time of Promise campaign and a report from the Transition Team. We will distribute copies of Morningside’s 2009 annual report at the meeting. Plan to attend this important meeting.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-JANUARY 31
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside on our next New Member Sunday, plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class January 31 at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room. The Session will meet immediately afterward to receive new members. Please be in touch with Chris Henry this week at christopher.andrew.henry@gmail.com or 404.876.7396 to let him know of your interest.
HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE
If you are seeking a way to reach out to those in Haiti facing the devastation of last week’s earthquake, you may designate a check to MPC for the good work that the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is doing. In addition, all who are interested are invited to the Session Room after worship to hear more about the nation of Haiti from Chris Henry and to pray together for those most deeply impacted by this tragic event.
MPP REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2010-2011 school year at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool began January 19 for currently enrolled families and the MPC church community. Be sure to contact Sarah Tomaka for details. Open registration begins on February 1.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
Women’s Roundtable welcomes Kate Atwood for its next meeting tomorrow, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. Kate is the founder of “Kate’s Club,” a nonprofit that works with young people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Roundtable meets in the home of Lynn Young at 277 The Prado. RSVP to Betsy Holland at betsy.holland@turner.com.
ONE GRAY HAIR
Make plans to attend the One Gray Hair luncheon this Wednesday, January 27, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Jack and James Klotz will share stories of their trip to the Holy Land. RSVP to Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
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 from 7 to 8 p.m. for study and conversation, beginning this Wednesday, January 27, and continuing through March 24 (five sessions). Contact MPC member Link Marx at 404.323.9174 or fmarx25@yahoo.com for details.
BIG FUN FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS
Join the fun next Saturday, January 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. as we welcome Paul Humphreys from Camp Calvin, make dinner for men at Clifton and enjoy camp food! Contact Program Director, Melinda Sandkam to let her know that your kids will be coming or to volunteer to help.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Men of Morningside, mark your calendars for Theology on Tap next Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. We will gather at the home of Phil Regnault (1322 Berwick Ave., 30306). Topic: "The True Value of Social Capital." We will discuss the importance of connections and community in the lives of men and share our insights and experiences. The food will be good and the conversation is sure to be lively, make plans to join us! RSVP to Chris Henry by next Sunday, January 31.
FEBRUARY 7 ISN’T JUST THE SUPER BOWL
The Double Digits (4th-6th graders) invite you to bring $2 for the Souper Bowl offering on February 7. Our collection will go to Atlanta Community Food Bank. Then proceed to Fellowship Hall to enjoy a delicious lunch of shrimp and grits, vegetable frittata, green salad and dessert. Mac’n cheese will be provided for kids, and there will be a chicken dish for those who are allergic to shellfish. RSVP to the church office AND invite a friend to come. Help us feed everyone, by letting us know you are coming! Suggested donation: adults $10, children $5.
WOMEN’S SHELTER
MPC needs you to spend one night at Shearith Israel Women’s Shelter, February 8-14. For more information or to volunteer, see the display across from the Session Room or contact Brian Mills at brian.d.mills@gmail.com. We are also accepting $10 gift cards for Valentine’s gifts for the ladies.
ADULT MISSION TRIP
Space is filling up fast for our Spring Mission Trip to Washington DC, March 23-28. See the MISSION bulletin board to reserve your spot and find out more information. Contact Brad Odom at 404.386.3478 or Tony Fishpaw at 404.597.5485 with any questions.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
The Bible Class—A Journey Through the Word
Next Sunday, January 31, Morningside's Bible Class will begin a new series entitled, "A Journey Through the Word." Through the end of April, we will be making our way through the New Testament, studying a different book of the Bible each week. Next week MPC member Jim Martin leads the first session on the Gospel of Matthew. Come as often as you are able to gain a greater understanding of scripture! The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am in Room 201.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Today, preschool classes learn the story of the baptism of Jesus. Elementary classes continue to learn about baptism, following the theme of baptism as the process through which one is adopted and welcomed into God's family (Acts 2:38-31; Ephesians 4:4-6)
CALENDAR
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. Congregational Nurture
2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal
MONDAY, JANUARY 25
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
5:30 p.m. Church Retreat Meeting
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27
10:30 a.m. Tai Chi
11 a.m. MPP Yoga
12 noon One Gray Hair Lunch
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
10 a.m. Big Fun
6:30 p.m. Double Digits to Clifton
Sanctuary Ministries
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
9:45 a.m. Inquirers Class
11 a.m. Worship/New Member Sunday
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal
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