WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, THIS MORNING'S AFFIRMATION OF FAITH, YOUNG ADULT GATHERING, PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY, JULY 18-SING WITH THE CHOIR, DAY 1, ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, THEATER OUTING, CHURCH RETREAT TO MONTREAT-NOVEMBER 19-21, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-JULY 18, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, 'IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT ME'II, INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTIRES, NASHIVLLE MISSION TRIP, NEEDED - MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WEEKLY CALENDAR, GIVING UPDATE

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Christopher Henry preaching

"Not Ashamed of the Gospel"

Texts: Luke 9:23-26; Romans 1:16-17

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THIS MORNING'S AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

For this morning's Affirmation of Faith, we use a portion of The Confession of 1967, one of the eleven confessional statements of our denomination. The central doctrines of this bold modern creed include reconciliation and the equality of all persons. 

YOUNG ADULT GATHERING

We will be meeting after church today to enjoy a meal together at Osteria.  Contact Brooke Lampe with any questions.

PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY

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

JULY 18—SING WITH THE CHOIR

Ever wanted to sing with Morningside’s Chancel Choir, but didn’t think you had the time or the training? Well, here’s your chance to join them for a “One Sunday Only” appearance! Eight MPC members can sign up (first come, first serve) by emailing music@morningsidepc.org. Those singing must come to one rehearsal on July 14, 7:30-9 p.m. and arrive on July 18 for a 9:30 a.m. warm-up/rehearsal. Wear a robe, process with the choir, and sing a simple arrangement of “Be Thou My Vision.” If you can carry a tune, you’re in!

DAY 1 

Chris Henry was the featured speaker on this morning's "Day 1" broadcast, which airs locally on WSB 750 AM. The sermon, "Tell Me A Story," is also 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. 

ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

12 MPC volunteers will sort food at ACFB next 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.

THEATER OUTING

MPC is going to see Shrew, the Musical, based on Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ next Sunday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at Georgia Shakespeare on the Oglethorpe University campus. Contact Jill Klotz at wageworth@aol.com with questions.

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 and on the website. Registration deposit is due next Sunday, July 18.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - JULY 18

If you have been thinking about joining Morningside Presbyterian Church, next Sunday 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.

CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES

We will be serving dinner to 30 men at Clifton on Saturday, July 24.  Sign up on Mission bulletin board to provide a dish or contact Tony Fishpaw at fishpaw@kentbalch.com if you can help.

‘IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT ME’ II

Mission Camp returns July 26-31 with 21 children registered! Do you have one day to give to this great endeavor? We need chaperones Monday through Thursday, and we are seeking three more large tents to borrow for the Friday night sleepover at Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue Center. Contact Melinda Sandkam to help out.

For that week, we are also in need of healthy snacks, lunches, and beverages, and we are looking for volunteers to assist in providing these nutritional needs as our children participate in several missions in our community to explore the concept of "It’s not all about me."  Please contact Shannon Lazzaro if you are able to participate at Lazzaroshannon@yahoo.com. 

INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES

The Intown Collaborative Ministries (formerly ICA) is a ministry cooperative of congregations in zip codes 30306 and 30307 intended to help alleviate hunger by providing nutritious food and social growth through meaningful service. We will be collecting food donations July 18 through August 1.  The current needs include: canned vegetables and fruits, pasta sauce, peanut butter, canned meats, fruit juices, cold cereals and crackers.

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 and plan on attending an informational meeting Sunday, July 25, at 12:15 p.m.

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.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

The Bible Class - A Journey Through the Word

Next Sunday, July 18, Morningside's Bible Class will continue its series entitled, "A Journey Through the Word." MPC member Jim Martin will lead the discussion on Jude, 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.

Children’s Classes

Preschool children will hear about Jonah’s underwater adventure as they hear A Big Fish Story. K-2 will study the Gospel of Mark 2:1-12 and learn about Four Friends. 3rd-6th grades will study confession/assurance of pardon.

SUNDAY, JULY 11

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship with Communion

12 noon Fellowship; Young Adult Lunch

4 p.m. PNC Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 12

9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp

7 p.m. Small Group Study; Mandolin Society

7:30 p.m. MLPA

TUESDAY, JULY 13

9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp

10 a.m. Common Ground

5:30 p.m. Committee for Inclusion

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14

9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp

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

THURSDAY, JULY 15

9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, JULY 16

9:30 a.m. MPP Summer Camp

SATURDAY, JULY 17

8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers

9-12 noon ACFB Food Sort

SUNDAY, JULY 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

12 noon Fellowship

12:15 p.m. Children’s Education Meeting

1 p.m. RHO Readers

4 p.m. PNC Meeting

7 p.m. Shrew the Musical

GIVING UPDATE

                 Week 7/4           YTD

Needed          $13,067      $352,817

Received        $  6,643      $327,266