WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH AND SOUPER BOWL OFFERING, PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY, MPC 2009 ANNUAL REPORTS AVAILABLE, WELCOME NEW MEMBERS, WOMEN'S SHELTER, HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE, ADULT MISSION TRIP, PRESBYTERIAN RALLY DAY HIGHLIGHTS ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES, LYDIA'S CIRCLE, MORNINGSIDE COUPLES GROUP, DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, MPC MEMBERS INVITED TO SEE THE PLAY "BROWNIE POINTS," CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Reverend Christopher Henry preaching

"Left Behind"

Texts: Isaiah 55:6-11; Luke 5:1-11

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CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH AND SOUPER BOWL OFFERING

The Double Digits (4th-6th graders) invite you to give $2 for the Souper Bowl offering today as you leave the sanctuary.  Our collection will go to Atlanta Community Food Bank.  Then proceed to Fellowship Hall for our congregational lunch where you will enjoy a delicious lunch of shrimp and grits, vegetable frittata, green salad and dessert.  Mac’n cheese is available for kids, and there is a chicken dish for those who are allergic to shellfish.  Suggested donation: adults $10, children $5.

PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY

Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, February 9  with the requested food to join us in providing lunch to 45 men attending the Common Ground program at Atlanta AIDS Faith & Health.

MPC 2009 ANNUAL REPORTS AVAILABLE

If you missed getting your copy of Morningside’s 2009 annual report, copies are still available in the Welcome Center. Please help yourself. Updates from all the ministry teams as well as information about the 2010 budget and the A Time of Promise campaign are included.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Last Sunday, Morningside welcomed Brian Buchanan and Brad Addicks as new members. Brian is a showroom manager at Design Galleria, and Brad is in real estate development. They both joined by reaffirmation of faith.

WOMEN’S SHELTER

MPC needs you to spend one night at Shearith Israel Women’s Shelter this week. To volunteer, see the display across from the Session Room or contact Brian Mills at brian.d.mills@gmail.com today. We are also accepting $10 gift cards for Valentine’s gifts for the ladies.

HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE

If you are seeking a way to reach out to those in Haiti facing the devastation of the recent earthquake, you may designate a check to MPC for the good work that the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is doing in the area.

ADULT MISSION TRIP

Last chance to sign up for the Spring Mission Trip to our nation's capital, Washington DC, March 23-28. Please contact Brad Odom at 404.386.3478 or Tony Fishpaw at 404.597.5485 by this Sunday, February 7th if you would like to attend.

PRESBYTERIAN RALLY DAY HIGHLIGHTS ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES

What has 40 days besides the Lenten season? The Georgia legislative session! The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta's annual Rally Day is this Thursday, February 11, and features discussions on the juvenile justice code reform, environmental concerns, health care reform, and much more. Registration forms are available in the Narthex. For questions, feel free to contact MPC’s Advocacy Committee chair Sarah Beth Gehl at sbcoffey@gmail.com or 404-803-1989.

LYDIA’S CIRCLE

The next meeting of Lydia’s Circle is Thursday, February 11 from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Tamara Nix, 1732 North Rock Springs Rd, Atlanta, 30306.  Please email taraparrish@bellsouth.net for further details.

MORNINGSIDE COUPLES GROUP

The MPC Couples Group meets throughout the year on the second Friday of each month. The group is very welcoming and inclusive! We invite all Morningside couples and friends to try it out! Our next meeting is February 12 at the Bremers’ home. We will celebrate Valentine's Day by socializing, eating a wonderful meal and sharing a photograph from your early days as a couple. The Bremers will provide the main dish, beverages and hors d'oevres. RSVP to Kathy and Alan Bremer, 404-872-3001 or kdbremer@bellsouth.net.

DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER

On Sunday, February 14, Morningside Presbyterian Church’s adult Sunday school class is providing the evening meal for the 30 men who are in residence at the Druid Hills Night Shelter.  For information about participating in this monthly program, contact Julie Green at jgree09@emory.edu. Sign up your group for March 14.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Please plan to join us for our Ash Wednesday Service, February 17 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. This solemn and sacred worship service marks the beginning of the season of Lent and includes the imposition of ashes. Childcare will be provided in Room 105.

MPC MEMBERS INVITED TO SEE THE PLAY “BROWNIE POINTS”

Atlanta playwright Janece Shaffer tells the story of five Atlanta women of diverse backgrounds who take their first-grade girls on an overnight camping trip, and in that one night, say more to each other about race, religion, and responsibility than ever before. This play is a dramatic comedy with a lot of heart. Alan and Kathy Bremer are hosting the February 26 evening, and MPC friends can order discount tickets for $25 each by visiting www.choicesecure01.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?Clientid=TheatricalOutfit&promo=8 and following the prompts (You must change the price for each ticket to get our special rate). For more information, please contact the Bremers.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

The Bible Class—A Journey Through the Word 

Next Sunday, February 14, Morningside's Bible Class will continue its 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 class on the Gospel of Luke. Come as often as you are able to gain a greater understanding of scripture! The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45a.m. in Room 201.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

This morning, the preschool classes hear the story of Jesus and the man who could not walk. The elementary classes continue their study of the Lord’s Prayer, learning that Jesus teaches us to pray for ourselves and for others. The scripture for today’s lesson is Matthew 6:9–15.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship/Communion

12 noon Congregational Lunch; 2nd-3rd grade outing

2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

‘Sleepers’ at Shearith Israel

7 p.m. Mandolin Society

7:30 p.m. MLPA

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

‘Sleepers’ at Shearith Israel

10 a.m. Common Ground

6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Weight Watchers

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

‘Sleepers’ at Shearith Israel

10:30 a.m. Tai Chi

11 a.m. MPP Yoga

6 p.m. Cherub Choir

6:30 p.m. Treble Choir

7 p.m. Small Group Bible Study; Tai Chi

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

‘Sleepers’ at Shearith Israel

9 a.m. Presbyterian Rally Day

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Lydia’s Circle; Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

‘Sleepers’ at Shearith Israel

7 p.m. Couples Group

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

‘Sleepers’ at Shearith Israel

8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

‘Sleepers’ at Shearith Israel

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship

12 noon Fellowship

2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal

6 p.m. Druid Hills Night Shelter