SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, WELCOME ALICIA WILSON, HABITAT BUILD UNDERWAY, FAMILY GATHERING APRIL 24, CAMP EXTRAVAGANZA, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, DRUID HILLS RAINY DAY DONATIONS, SUMMER AT MORNINGSIDE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WEEKLY CALENDAR

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Christopher Henry preaching

"The Once and Future Church"

Text: John 21:1-17

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Charlie Arnold and Ava Boren will both be baptized this morning. Charlie is the son of David and Andrea Arnold, and Ava is the daughter of Alan and Robin Boren.

WELCOME ALICIA WILSON

We welcome Alicia Wilson as our guest liturgist this morning. Alicia has been our worship leader for 2nd and 3rd graders this year and will continue with us this summer. She is originally from Salisbury, North Carolina and graduated from Furman University. She is graduating from Columbia Theological Seminary this May and will be seeking a call here in Atlanta where she lives with her husband Rev. Jay Suender.

HABITAT BUILD UNDERWAY

Our Habitat build continues through May 22. It's a great way to serve the community and get to know fellow Morningsiders.  Visit the Habitat bulletin board for more information, and to sign up for build days or as a lunch provider.  Several slots are still available for next Saturday, April 24. Special build days include Dad’s Build May 1 and Young Adults May 8. Contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net) for more information or see Chip Edgerton, our build captain.

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) next 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.

CAMP EXTRAVAGANZA

Next Sunday, April 25, all MPC kids 2nd-6th grade are invited to attend the camp preview at Calvin Center after worship.  Even if you can’t make camp this summer, plan on joining this fun afternoon adventure.  Bring a sack lunch, comfy clothes and shoes, $5 and permission slip.  Be sure to RSVP to Children’s Worship Leaders Alicia or Tyler by this Wednesday, April 21.

WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE

Please join us for Women’s Roundtable on Monday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the home Lynn Young at 277 The Prado.  Our guest speaker is Kathy Haworth, Disaster Staffing and Training Coordinator at the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the American Red Cross.  Kathy will lead a discussion about disaster relief, especially focusing on some of the recent events in Haiti and Chile.  Please RSVP to Betsy Holland at betsy.holland@turner.com.

DRUID HILLS RAINY DAY DONATIONS

There is nothing more difficult than being caught in the rain with no place to go and no protection. We would like to provide each man at the Druid Hills Night Shelter with an emergency pack to include a 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 Box in the Welcome Center.

SUMMER AT MORNINGSIDE

Morningside Presbyterian Preschool offers week long summer camps for 8 weeks of the summer: June 7-18 and June 28 – August 6.  Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka at mpp@morningsidepc.org for more information or to register your preschool age children today!

All kids 4 years old through 5th grade are welcome to Vacation Bible School June 21-25, 8:45 a.m.-12noon.  Join in the adventure as we travel ‘Around the World in 5 Days’ exploring mission at each destination.  Hop on board the boat, train, bus, plane and hot air balloon as we set off, passport and suitcase in hand, to learn how to share God’s love with all our neighbors near and far.  VBS registration and volunteer forms are now available on the bulletin board across from the nursery, Room 105.  Cost is only $25 which includes a t-shirt.  The opportunities to help make this a special week for our kids range from donating snacks to leading a group of kids on their travels, with lots of options in between.  Contact Program Director Melinda Sandkam with any questions.

In July, children who have completed 2nd-6th grade are welcome to our second annual Mission Camp.  We will do outreach with children, seniors, the environment and those facing hunger Monday-Thursday, July 26-29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  On Friday, July 30, we will meet at 3 p.m. to head down to Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue Center for an overnight stay at their Safari Adventure returning at 12noon on Saturday.  All field trips including Noah’s Ark, snacks, lunches and a t-shirt are include in the $100 cost.  Registration forms will be available on May 2.  There will also be volunteer opportunities listed, so come out and be part of our kids doing hands-on work to learn that ‘It’s Not All About Me!’   

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

The Bible Class - A Journey Through the Word

Next week, Morningside's Bible Class will continue its series entitled, "A Journey Through the Word." Chris Henry will lead a discussion of First and Second Thessalonians, the next in our book-by-book study of the New Testament. The Bible Class meets each Sunday at 9:45am 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 "Fruit of the Spirit."

Children’s Classes

This morning, the preschoolers hear about a sad day that became a happy day when Peter visited the home of Dorcas, who had been very sick. The elementary children’s classes continue their study of communion traditions. This morning, they hear that Jesus surprised the disciples during the celebration of Passover by proclaiming it the “new covenant.”

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

MONDAY, APRIL 19

7 p.m. Session; Mandolin Society

TUESDAY, APRIL 20

6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21

6 p.m. Cherub Choir

6:30 p.m. Treble Choir

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

7:30 p.m. Venture Crew

THURSDAY, APRIL 22

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Handbell Choir

SATURDAY, APRIL 24

Habitat Build

8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers

5:30 p.m. Pre-K and Younger Families Event

SUNDAY, APRIL 25

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship

12 noon Fellowship

12:15 p.m. Double Digits to Camp Calvin

4 p.m. PNC Meeting