WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, WELCOME REVEREND CATHERINE TAYLOR, CHANCEL CHOIR, WASHINGTON D.C. MISSION TRIP, PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-NEXT SUNDAY, TAI CHI, HABITAT BUILD UNDERWAY, MPP'S 9TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING, FAMILY GATHERING APRIL 24, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, UMBRELLAS FOR RAINY DAYS, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, SYMPATHY TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WEEKLY CALENDAR

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

The Rev. Dr. Catherine Taylor preaching

"Hand-Witness Testimony"

Texts: Acts 5:27-32; John 20:19-31

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FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY

The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Jack and Jill Klotz to the glory of God and in memory of Jack’s father Harlan Klotz.

WELCOME REVEREND CATHERINE TAYLOR

This Sunday, we welcome as our guest preacher the Reverend Dr. Catherine Taylor, who will begin in May as the Senior Pastor of Blacksburg Presbyterian Church in Blacksburg, VA. Rev. Taylor has served two congregations in Atlanta and most recently was Interim Pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ithaca, NY. She has been a frequent preacher and speaker at national and regional conferences and on Day 1, the national radio program. She is also the sister of MPC member Julie Green and the daughter of member Julia Taylor. Rev. Taylor is a beloved pastor and a distinguished preacher, and we are grateful to welcome her to Morningside this Sunday.

CHANCEL CHOIR

After providing Morningside with inspiring and festive music during Lent, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday, the Chancel Choir is taking a well-deserved “day of rest.” We welcome Jason Hardy as our guest soloist today. Jason is a graduate of Emory University and Peabody Conservatory. He has performed leading roles with New York City Opera, Opera de Montreal, Cleveland Opera, Atlanta Opera, and many others.

WASHINGTON D.C. MISSION TRIP

Those who went on the spring mission trip to Washington, D.C. will be hosting Fellowship Hour today after worship. We hope you will come to see pictures from their experience.

PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY

Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, April 13 with the requested food to join us in providing lunch to 45 men attending the Common Ground program at Atlanta AIDS Faith & Health.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-NEXT SUNDAY

If you have been thinking about joining Morningside on our next New Member Sunday, plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class, next Sunday, April 18 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 at christopher.andrew.henry@gmail.com or 404.876.7396 to let him know of your interest.

TAI CHI

Tai Chi classes resumed last Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. for eight weeks.  Bob Wells and Doris Williams will lead the classes.  For additional information or to sign up, contact Barbara Ray, 404-876-7892, barbray@mindspring.com.

HABITAT BUILD UNDERWAY

We broke ground for our 2010 Habitat for Humanity build yesterday and work continues every Saturday through May 22. It's a great way to serve the community and get to know fellow Morningsiders.  You may even learn a skill for your next home project. Visit the Habitat bulletin board for more information, and to sign up for build days or as a lunch provider.  Special build days include Dad’s Build May 1 and Young Adults May 8. Several slots are still available for next Saturday, April 18.  Contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net) for more information or see Chip Edgerton, our build captain.

MPP’S 9TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING

Bring your little pirates and mermaids to the annual Spring Fling family festival next Saturday, April 17 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be games for all ages, pony rides, a petting zoo, a toddler play area, an obstacle course, a pirate ship, face painting and a train. We are looking for volunteers to do 1 1/2 hour shifts throughout the day. If you can volunteer, please email Melisa Prevost moprevost1051@yahoo.com.

FAMILY GATHERING APRIL 24

All families with children pre-k and younger (older siblings are welcome) are invited to a potluck family event at the home of the Keaveneys (714 Sherwood Rd. 30324) on Saturday evening, April 24, 5:30 p.m.  Co-hosted by Steve and Cathy Keaveney and Eleanor and James Attwood, this relaxed spring event will provide parents an opportunity to visit while kids play.  Childcare provided.  Contact Cathy Keaveney at 770.256.4501 to RSVP.

WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE

Mark your calendars for the next Women’s Roundtable on Monday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. More information to follow.

UMBRELLAS FOR RAINY DAYS

Morningside church sponsors a meal for the 30 gentlemen residing at the Druid Hills Night Shelter through May. While we welcome showers after so many years of drought, those summer thunderstorms can be real misery if you’re homeless. There is nothing more difficult than being caught in the rain with no place to go and no protection. What can you do? Donate umbrellas and ponchos. We would like to provide each man with an emergency pack to include a new pair of socks, general toiletries, and the much needed rain-gear, especially small, collapsible umbrellas and heavy-duty ponchos. Look for the Druid Hills Rainy-Day Donation Box in the Welcome Center.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

VBS registration and volunteer forms are now available.  All kids 4 years old through 5th grade are welcome to join the travels ‘Around the World in 5 Days’ June 21-25, 8:45 a.m.-12 noon.  Contact Program Director Melinda Sandkam with any questions.

SYMPATHY TO:

Curt Barrett on the death of his father, Robert Barrett, on April 1. 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

The Bible Class - A Journey Through the Word

Next week, the Bible Class will continue its series entitled, "A Journey Through the Word." MPC member Jim Martin will lead a discussion of the Letter to the Colossians, the next in our book-by-book study of the New Testament. This class meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201.

Faith Development

You are invited to join conveners Katie Davis and Amy DeBaets in the Church Parlor at 9:45 a.m. for a class focusing on personal and communal spiritual growth. This week’s topic is "Life Together - Being the Church."

Children’s Classes

The children’s classes hear stories about Jesus that follow his resurrection. The three year olds and preschoolers hear the story of Jesus’ promise to his friends that even though he was leaving them, he’d always love and care for them. School age classes learn of travelers to Emmaus who talked with Jesus but did not recognize him until he sat with them and blessed bread and gave it to them.

SUNDAY, APRIL 11

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship

12 noon Fellowship

4 p.m. PNC Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 12

7 p.m. Mandolin Society

7:30 p.m. MLPA

TUESDAY, APRIL 13

10 a.m. Common Ground

6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14

6 p.m. Commitment Committee; Cherub Choir

6:30 p.m. Treble Choir

7 p.m. Tai Chi

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 15

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Handbell Choir

SATURDAY, APRIL 17

Habitat Build

8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers

11 a.m. Spring Fling

SUNDAY, APRIL 18

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers Class

10:40 a.m. Called Session Meeting

11 a.m. Worship/Baptism

12 noon Fellowship

1 p.m. RHO Readers

2 p.m. Harmony Rehearsal

4 p.m. PNC Meeting