MORNING WORSHIP DURING LENT, PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY, SUNDAY FORUM: PRESBYTERIANS IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, LYDIA'S CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, YOUNG ADULTS, ONE GRAY HAIR, ADULT MISSION TRIP, MPC FACEBOOK GROUP, BIG FUN FOR KIDS, KIDS CLOTHES FOR OUR HOUSE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WEEKLY CALENDAR

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Reverend Christopher Henry preaching

Stories to Live by: The Parables of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Sermon III: "God's Economy"

Texts: Deuteronomy 8:7-17; Luke 12:13-21

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MORNING WORSHIP DURING LENT

Lent, a season of forty days, is traditionally a time of preparation for Easter. During these five Sundays we will sing the Kyrie Eleison (Lord, have mercy). It is one of the oldest prayers of the Christian church. Psalms will be used for the Call to Worship. Note how the psalmist uses repetition and metaphor to gather the people to worship.

PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY

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

SUNDAY FORUM: PRESBYTERIANS IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE

One hallmark of our Presbyterian/Reformed tradition is an emphasis on engagement with the important issues facing the wider community. To this end, next Sunday after worship, Morningside's Advocacy Committee will host a Sunday Forum entitled, "There is Only One Kingdom: Presbyterians in the Public Square." Chris Henry will reflect on the importance of faith in our communal discourse and how Christians are called to be "in the world." This timely and important conversation is part of our ongoing series of Sunday Forums at Morningside, which take place from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. This forum will be held in the Fellowship Hall, so bring your plate and cup and join us!

LYDIA’S CIRCLE

Lydia’s Circle will meet this Thursday, March 11th from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Amy DeBaets, 18 Fairpark Lane, Decatur, 30030.  Chris Henry will be our special guest.  Please RSVP to taraparrish@bellsouth.net. 

COUPLES GROUP

The Couples Group will meet Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at D.B.A. for informal conversation and scrumptious Bar-B-Q! We especially hope couples who haven't been able to join prior get-togethers can come out. Let us know (Kathy & Alan Bremer, 404.872.3001 kdbremer@bellsouth.net) if you can be there. We look forward to seeing you! The Couples Group meets monthly on second Fridays at 7 p.m. Pat & Jim Antenucci's will host our April event.

YOUNG ADULTS

The Young Adults are invited to a casual, laid-back and fun evening of group games (Catchphrase or Pictionary anyone?) and heavy appetizers at the home of Brooke and Michael Lampe (2221 Plantation Drive, East Point, 30344, 706.224.7295) on Saturday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. The Lampes will supply the games, drinks, and some refreshments. Please bring an appetizer to share with the group.

ONE GRAY HAIR

Make plans to attend the One Gray Hair luncheon on Wednesday, March 17, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day together and wear green or orange (your decision!). Our invited guest is Sarah Beth Gehl who will share pictures and stories of her trip to Ireland. RSVP to Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.

ADULT MISSION TRIP

Only 3 spaces left ….. 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 as soon as possible, if you would like to attend.

MPC FACEBOOK GROUP 

All are invited to join Morningside's new group on Facebook, now with well over 115 members! As a member, you can contribute to the discussion board, post pictures and videos of church events, and communicate with other Morningsiders on Facebook.

BIG FUN FOR KIDS

All elementary age kids are invited to Big Fun on Saturday, March 20, 10am-1pm.  We will focus on Holy Week, paint window boxes for Habitat houses and enjoy lunch and playtime together.  RSVP to Program Director Melinda Sandkam by next Sunday, March 14.

KIDS CLOTHES FOR OUR HOUSE

Tomorrow we begin our annual collection of gently used children’s clothing (for warm weather – spring and summer).  Our House is a preschool in Decatur for children facing homelessness.  They have children ranging from infant to five years old.  Bring items to collection baskets in the Welcome Center through March 26.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

The Bible Class

A Journey Through the Word 

Next Sunday, March 14, Morningside's Bible Class will continue its series entitled, "A Journey Through the Word." Chris Henry will lead a discussion of Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, the next in our book-by-book study of the New Testament. The Morningside Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am in Room 201.

Faith Development Class

You are invited to join conveners Katie Davis and Amy DeBaets in a new class on Faith Development. The focus of this class is personal and communal spiritual growth. The class meets in the Church Parlor (Rm 107) at 9:45 a.m. through May. You are invited to come for the entire class or sections of the class. Contact Katie Davis at 770.923.0002 or katie2006@bellsouth.net for more information. 

Children’s Classes

Today, our preschoolers hear the story of the man who was blind and who was brought to Jesus. Jesus touched his eyes, and the man was able to see (Mark 8:22–26). The school-age classes continue a four week study of the ways in which we praise God through prayers, hymns, listening to messages and scripture from the Bible, celebrating the sacraments, and giving offerings to our church and to others (Luke 4:16-22a).

SUNDAY, MARCH 7

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

9:45 a.m. Inquirers Class

11 a.m. Worship/Communion

12 noon Fellowship

2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal

MONDAY, MARCH 8

7 p.m. Mandolin Society

7:30 p.m. MLPA

TUESDAY, MARCH 9

10 a.m. Common Ground

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

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, MARCH 11

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Lydia’s Circle; Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, MARCH 12

7 p.m. Couples Group

SATURDAY, MARCH 13

8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers

6:30 p.m. Young Adults Gathering (home of Michael and Brooke Lampe)

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship

12 noon Fellowship

12:15 p.m. Sunday Forum

12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting

12:30 p.m. Double Digits Hunger Walk

2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal

6 p.m. Druid Hills Night Shelter