June 24, 2010
Life@Morningside - June 27, 2010
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, LAY LITURGIST, PLAYGROUND PICNIC, HAITI MISSION TRIP, PASTOR ON CALL, NEXT SUNDAY-COME CASUAL, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.): 219TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, DAY 1, YOUNG ADULT GATHERING, THEATER OUTING, ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, CHURCH RETREAT TO MONTREAT-NOVEMBER 19-21, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-JULY 18, 'IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT ME' II, NASHVILLE MISSION TRIP, NEEDED-MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS, AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS, SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WEEKLY CALENDAR, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Christopher Henry preaching
"Remember When..."
Texts: Isaiah 46:3-10; Psalm 77:1-3, 11-20
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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 Daisy Ottmann.
PLAYGROUND PICNIC
All are invited to a potluck picnic today after worship. Fellowship Hour will still take place indoors.
HAITI MISSION TRIP
MPC has made plans to go to Haiti October 9-15 to work with St. Joseph’s Home for Boys. There will be a lunch meeting following worship today for those going to Haiti, and a commitment will be needed by July 1.
PASTOR ON CALL
From Friday, July 2 to Saturday, July 10 Chris Henry will be attending the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Minneapolis. If a pastoral need arises during that time, Rev. Mary Miller Brueggemann is pastor on call. You can reach Mary at 404.327.9159, mmbruegg9@gmail.com, or by calling the church office.
NEXT SUNDAY-COME CASUAL
Next Sunday, we invite you to come casual to worship before starting your traditional July 4 celebration. We will not hold Christian Education classes during the 9:45 hour; however, classes for all ages will resume July 11. Childcare and Children’s Worship will be available during worship.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
We would like to provide a welcome basket for each man who moves from Clifton into their own home; so during the month of June we are collecting pantry items for those baskets. The website and the Welcome Center display list the requested items needed. Please return items by next Sunday, July 4.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.): 219th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
From July 3 to 10, the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will be meeting in Minneapolis. During that week, commissioners and advisory delegates from all over the United States will prayerfully discern the will of God for our denomination and make decisions that will affect all our congregations. Chris Henry will serve as a commissioner to the General Assembly from the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. You can follow the events of the Assembly at www.pcusa.org/ga219/. Let us all pray for the Presbyterian Church (USA) as we seek to demonstrate the love and justice of Jesus Christ to the world.
DAY 1
Chris Henry is the featured speaker on the July 11 "Day 1" broadcast, which airs locally on WSB 750 AM at 7:05a.m. The sermon, "Tell Me A Story," will also be available on the Day 1 podcast, which can be found at www.day1.org. The Day 1 radio program, formerly called the Protestant Hour, presents sermons by Protestant preachers from across America and is distributed to over 200 radio stations.
YOUNG ADULT GATHERING
We will be meeting after church on Sunday, July 11 to enjoy a meal together at Osteria. Contact Brooke Lampe at brookelmsw@gmail.com with any questions.
THEATER OUTING
MPC is going to see Shrew, the Musical, based on Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ on Sunday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at Georgia Shakespeare on the Oglethorpe University campus. Sign up now in the Welcome Center for group tickets or contact Jill Klotz at wageworth@aol.com with questions.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
12 MPC volunteers will sort food at ACFB on Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Contact shepherds Anna and Miguel Garcia at Garcia.miguel@comcast.net with questions or sign up on bulletin board across from Session Room.
CHURCH RETREAT TO MONTREAT-NOVEMBER 19-21
Rev. Dr. Tom Evans, Executive Presbyter of Greater Atlanta, will be our retreat leader. More information and registration forms are available in the narthex. Registration deposit is due July 18.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - JULY 18
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside Church, July 18 is a great time to do it! Plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class that Sunday 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.
‘IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT ME’ II
Mission Camp returns July 26-31 for completed 2nd-6th graders. Contact Melinda Sandkam for scholarship information. We need chaperones Monday through Thursday. Do you have one day to give to this great endeavor? And, we are seeking large tents to borrow for Friday night sleepover at Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue Center.
NASHVILLE MISSION TRIP
As Presbyterian Disaster Assistance begins its flood recovery work in Nashville, Morningside will send a team August 18-21. Contact Duncan Spears if you are interested in this mission trip to Tennessee.
NEEDED – MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS
Contact Shepherd Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net regarding an opening on the third Wednesday of each month to deliver food for Meals on Wheels.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS
70 kids and many, many volunteers have made it back safe and sound (if a little tired) from their journey around the world. Many thanks to the multitude of volunteers that helped to make VBS such a wonderful learning experience as we explored different ways to share God’s love.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Mollie Reagan Moore, daughter of John and Georgia Moore, was baptized on Father’s Day, June 20.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
THE BIBLE CLASS - A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORD
Next Sunday, July 4, Morningside's Bible Class will take a break from its weekly journey through the New Testament. The class resumes on July 11th, when Chris Henry will lead a discussion on the Book of Revelation. The Morningside Bible Class meets at 9:45am in Room 201. All are welcome!
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Preschool children will learn what happened when Elisha helped a poor widow use one small jar of oil to feed her sons. K-2 will study the books of the major and minor prophets. 3rd-6th grade will continue their summer study of worship with a look at the music components.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship; Playground Picnic
12:15 p.m. Haiti Lunch
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 28
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Small Group Study; Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JUNE 29
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JULY 1
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, JULY 2
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
SATURDAY, JULY 3
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
SUNDAY, JULY 4
10:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
GIVING UPDATE
Week 6/20 YTD
Needed $13,067 $326,683
Received $ 7,074 $305,184
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, LAY LITURGIST, PLAYGROUND PICNIC, HAITI MISSION TRIP, PASTOR ON CALL, NEXT SUNDAY-COME CASUAL, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.): 219TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, DAY 1, YOUNG ADULT GATHERING, THEATER OUTING, ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, CHURCH RETREAT TO MONTREAT-NOVEMBER 19-21, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-JULY 18, 'IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT ME' II, NASHVILLE MISSION TRIP, NEEDED-MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS, AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS, SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WEEKLY CALENDAR, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Christopher Henry preaching
"Remember When..."
Texts: Isaiah 46:3-10; Psalm 77:1-3, 11-20
________________________________________________________________________
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 Daisy Ottmann.
PLAYGROUND PICNIC
All are invited to a potluck picnic today after worship. Fellowship Hour will still take place indoors.
HAITI MISSION TRIP
MPC has made plans to go to Haiti October 9-15 to work with St. Joseph’s Home for Boys. There will be a lunch meeting following worship today for those going to Haiti, and a commitment will be needed by July 1.
PASTOR ON CALL
From Friday, July 2 to Saturday, July 10 Chris Henry will be attending the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Minneapolis. If a pastoral need arises during that time, Rev. Mary Miller Brueggemann is pastor on call. You can reach Mary at 404.327.9159, mmbruegg9@gmail.com, or by calling the church office.
NEXT SUNDAY-COME CASUAL
Next Sunday, we invite you to come casual to worship before starting your traditional July 4 celebration. We will not hold Christian Education classes during the 9:45 hour; however, classes for all ages will resume July 11. Childcare and Children’s Worship will be available during worship.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
We would like to provide a welcome basket for each man who moves from Clifton into their own home; so during the month of June we are collecting pantry items for those baskets. The website and the Welcome Center display list the requested items needed. Please return items by next Sunday, July 4.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.): 219th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
From July 3 to 10, the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will be meeting in Minneapolis. During that week, commissioners and advisory delegates from all over the United States will prayerfully discern the will of God for our denomination and make decisions that will affect all our congregations. Chris Henry will serve as a commissioner to the General Assembly from the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. You can follow the events of the Assembly at www.pcusa.org/ga219/. Let us all pray for the Presbyterian Church (USA) as we seek to demonstrate the love and justice of Jesus Christ to the world.
DAY 1
Chris Henry is the featured speaker on the July 11 "Day 1" broadcast, which airs locally on WSB 750 AM at 7:05a.m. The sermon, "Tell Me A Story," will also be available on the Day 1 podcast, which can be found at www.day1.org. The Day 1 radio program, formerly called the Protestant Hour, presents sermons by Protestant preachers from across America and is distributed to over 200 radio stations.
YOUNG ADULT GATHERING
We will be meeting after church on Sunday, July 11 to enjoy a meal together at Osteria. Contact Brooke Lampe at brookelmsw@gmail.com with any questions.
THEATER OUTING
MPC is going to see Shrew, the Musical, based on Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ on Sunday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at Georgia Shakespeare on the Oglethorpe University campus. Sign up now in the Welcome Center for group tickets or contact Jill Klotz at wageworth@aol.com with questions.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
12 MPC volunteers will sort food at ACFB on Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Contact shepherds Anna and Miguel Garcia at Garcia.miguel@comcast.net with questions or sign up on bulletin board across from Session Room.
CHURCH RETREAT TO MONTREAT-NOVEMBER 19-21
Rev. Dr. Tom Evans, Executive Presbyter of Greater Atlanta, will be our retreat leader. More information and registration forms are available in the narthex. Registration deposit is due July 18.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - JULY 18
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside Church, July 18 is a great time to do it! Plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class that Sunday 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.
‘IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT ME’ II
Mission Camp returns July 26-31 for completed 2nd-6th graders. Contact Melinda Sandkam for scholarship information. We need chaperones Monday through Thursday. Do you have one day to give to this great endeavor? And, we are seeking large tents to borrow for Friday night sleepover at Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue Center.
NASHVILLE MISSION TRIP
As Presbyterian Disaster Assistance begins its flood recovery work in Nashville, Morningside will send a team August 18-21. Contact Duncan Spears if you are interested in this mission trip to Tennessee.
NEEDED – MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS
Contact Shepherd Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net regarding an opening on the third Wednesday of each month to deliver food for Meals on Wheels.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS
70 kids and many, many volunteers have made it back safe and sound (if a little tired) from their journey around the world. Many thanks to the multitude of volunteers that helped to make VBS such a wonderful learning experience as we explored different ways to share God’s love.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Mollie Reagan Moore, daughter of John and Georgia Moore, was baptized on Father’s Day, June 20.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
THE BIBLE CLASS - A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORD
Next Sunday, July 4, Morningside's Bible Class will take a break from its weekly journey through the New Testament. The class resumes on July 11th, when Chris Henry will lead a discussion on the Book of Revelation. The Morningside Bible Class meets at 9:45am in Room 201. All are welcome!
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Preschool children will learn what happened when Elisha helped a poor widow use one small jar of oil to feed her sons. K-2 will study the books of the major and minor prophets. 3rd-6th grade will continue their summer study of worship with a look at the music components.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship; Playground Picnic
12:15 p.m. Haiti Lunch
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 28
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Small Group Study; Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JUNE 29
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JULY 1
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, JULY 2
9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp
SATURDAY, JULY 3
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
SUNDAY, JULY 4
10:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
GIVING UPDATE
Week 6/20 YTD
Needed $13,067 $326,683
Received $ 7,074 $305,184
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