August 19, 2010
Life@Morningside - August 22, 2010
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, FALL SERMON SERIES, TODAY'S OFFERTORY MUSIC, ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGE THREE AND UP, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, ADULT STUDIES THIS FALL, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - AUGUST 29, CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION, MORNINGSIDE CHILDREN'S CHOIRS, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, CHURCH DIRECTORY, MPC FACEBOOK GROUP, LEAPS AND BOUNDS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WEEKLY CALENDAR, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Christopher Henry preaching
Burning Questions for 21st Century Christians
Sermon II: "Who Will Be Saved? A Theology of World Religions"
Texts: Isaiah 56:6-8; John 3:1-17
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Haden and Finley Holaway, children of Shawn and Mary Hardy Holaway, will be baptized this morning. Thanks be to God!
FALL SERMON SERIES
This morning, Chris Henry continues a five-week sermon series on Burning Questions for 21st Century Christians. Each week's sermon will consider one of the most pressing questions that Christians face as we seek to live out our faith in the contemporary world. Next week, we continue with the question, "Whose Side is God on? A Theology on Politics." May we all grow deeper in faith this fall as together we struggle to understand how God speaks in our time and place.
TODAY’S OFFERTORY MUSIC
During the offertory in today’s worship, the Chancel Choir will present the 3rd Movement of the Chichester Psalms by the renowned American composer, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990). Considered one of the most important musicians of our time, Bernstein was also known as a conductor, author, music lecturer, and pianist. He composed for virtually every medium, including well-known works for the stage-such as West Side Story, Candide, and Mass. The Chichester Psalms were composed in 1965, for the Cathedral of Chichester (Sussex, England) annual music festival.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGE THREE AND UP
Please come to one of our Sunday School Volunteer fellowship and training sessions Sun., Aug. 22, 12:30 - 2 p.m. or Wed. Aug. 25, 6 - 7:30 p.m. We appreciate your help in your child's class and want to make that time the best it can be. There will be time for fellowship, a light meal, and a short discussion on how to get the most out of your experience and what to expect when you assist in the classroom. RSPV to Jill Davis jsamail@yahoo.com or 404.687.0617.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
All women of Morningside Church are invited to the Women's Roundtable on Mon., Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Amy Jarratt (1697 N. Pelham Rd., 30324). Ginny Fergus has a delicious supper planned, and Grace Hawkins, executive director of the Global Village Project, will be the speaker. RSVP to office@morningsidepc.org.
ADULT STUDIES THIS FALL
The Discipleship Ministry Team has prepared excellent study opportunities for all adults at MPC through Advent. The Menu for all of these opportunities is available in the Narthex.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - AUGUST 29
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.
CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION
After worship next Sunday, August 29, we will have a chance to share further thoughts on the sermon topic in the Fellowship Hall. Questions and comments from you, the congregation, will be the focus. A light lunch will be available prior to the conversation.
MORNINGSIDE CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
The Children's Choirs will kick off in early September. Treble Choir has its first rehearsal and parents meeting on September 1 at 6:30 p.m., and Cherub Choir has their first rehearsal on September 8 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Tamara Nix at 404.805.8955.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
Our next Congregational Lunch will be on Sunday, September 12 in Fellowship Hall following worship. Reservations are requested. You may RSVP by reservation card in the offering plate today or by contacting the church office this week. Volunteers are also needed. If you can help, please contact Brad Odom at jbradleyodom@gmail.com.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
We are making final plans to take pictures for our very own digital church directory on Sept. 12, 19 and 26. Sign up for your five minute appointment after worship on the bulletin board across from the Session Room (103) or by emailing the church office.
MPC FACEBOOK GROUP
All are invited to join Morningside's new group on Facebook, now with more than 125 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.
LEAPS AND BOUNDS
The Environmental Action Committee of MPC supports the Earth Covenant Ministry in sponsoring the Atlanta premiere performance of “Leaps and Bounds.” Please consider joining us for an evening of adventure at this one woman show, developed and performed by Tevyn East. Tevyn’s profound and moving presentation uses art to inspire the Christian church to be a prophetic witness. The show will be Tuesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. at Agnes Scott College. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and students with id. For more information, contact Sarah Tomaka, chair of MPC’s Environmental Action Committee at 404.874.3770 or sarah.tomaka@gmail.com.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Bible Class - A Solitary Many: The Conflicted Life of King David
Next Sunday, August 29, the Morningside Bible Class will continue its series on one of the most well-known and complex figures of the Old Testament, King David. Mary Miller Brueggemann will lead a study of 1 Samuel 17, the story of David and Goliath. This class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201, and all are welcome.
Faith and Issues Class - Technology and Us...or...Do You Give A Tweet?
Next Sunday August 29, the Faith and Issues Class, which meets in the Session Room, will discuss the role of technology in our lives. How do we strike a balance? What about our children? How has technology changed the way we use our brains? Amy DeBaets, Morningside member and Emory graduate student in ethics, will lead the class.
Children’s Classes
Today, preschool children learn of Jesus’ love for children in Come to Me. Favorite Old Testament Stories is the focus for K-3rd grades. Double Digits study the offering in the “Worship for Life” curriculum.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:30-2 p.m. CE Volunteer Training
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
MONDAY, AUGUST 23
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24
6:30 p.m. Community Outreach; Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25
6 p.m. Children’s Worship Volunteer Gathering; Huff Event Committee
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. MPP Meet and Greet; Handbell Choir
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
8:30 a.m. MPP CPR Training
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
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/Continuing the Conversation
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
GIVING UPDATE
Week 8/15 YTD
Needed $13,067 $431,221
Received $ 9,657 $402,024
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, FALL SERMON SERIES, TODAY'S OFFERTORY MUSIC, ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGE THREE AND UP, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, ADULT STUDIES THIS FALL, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - AUGUST 29, CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION, MORNINGSIDE CHILDREN'S CHOIRS, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, CHURCH DIRECTORY, MPC FACEBOOK GROUP, LEAPS AND BOUNDS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WEEKLY CALENDAR, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Christopher Henry preaching
Burning Questions for 21st Century Christians
Sermon II: "Who Will Be Saved? A Theology of World Religions"
Texts: Isaiah 56:6-8; John 3:1-17
________________________________________________________________________
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Haden and Finley Holaway, children of Shawn and Mary Hardy Holaway, will be baptized this morning. Thanks be to God!
FALL SERMON SERIES
This morning, Chris Henry continues a five-week sermon series on Burning Questions for 21st Century Christians. Each week's sermon will consider one of the most pressing questions that Christians face as we seek to live out our faith in the contemporary world. Next week, we continue with the question, "Whose Side is God on? A Theology on Politics." May we all grow deeper in faith this fall as together we struggle to understand how God speaks in our time and place.
TODAY’S OFFERTORY MUSIC
During the offertory in today’s worship, the Chancel Choir will present the 3rd Movement of the Chichester Psalms by the renowned American composer, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990). Considered one of the most important musicians of our time, Bernstein was also known as a conductor, author, music lecturer, and pianist. He composed for virtually every medium, including well-known works for the stage-such as West Side Story, Candide, and Mass. The Chichester Psalms were composed in 1965, for the Cathedral of Chichester (Sussex, England) annual music festival.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGE THREE AND UP
Please come to one of our Sunday School Volunteer fellowship and training sessions Sun., Aug. 22, 12:30 - 2 p.m. or Wed. Aug. 25, 6 - 7:30 p.m. We appreciate your help in your child's class and want to make that time the best it can be. There will be time for fellowship, a light meal, and a short discussion on how to get the most out of your experience and what to expect when you assist in the classroom. RSPV to Jill Davis jsamail@yahoo.com or 404.687.0617.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
All women of Morningside Church are invited to the Women's Roundtable on Mon., Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Amy Jarratt (1697 N. Pelham Rd., 30324). Ginny Fergus has a delicious supper planned, and Grace Hawkins, executive director of the Global Village Project, will be the speaker. RSVP to office@morningsidepc.org.
ADULT STUDIES THIS FALL
The Discipleship Ministry Team has prepared excellent study opportunities for all adults at MPC through Advent. The Menu for all of these opportunities is available in the Narthex.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - AUGUST 29
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.
CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION
After worship next Sunday, August 29, we will have a chance to share further thoughts on the sermon topic in the Fellowship Hall. Questions and comments from you, the congregation, will be the focus. A light lunch will be available prior to the conversation.
MORNINGSIDE CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
The Children's Choirs will kick off in early September. Treble Choir has its first rehearsal and parents meeting on September 1 at 6:30 p.m., and Cherub Choir has their first rehearsal on September 8 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Tamara Nix at 404.805.8955.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
Our next Congregational Lunch will be on Sunday, September 12 in Fellowship Hall following worship. Reservations are requested. You may RSVP by reservation card in the offering plate today or by contacting the church office this week. Volunteers are also needed. If you can help, please contact Brad Odom at jbradleyodom@gmail.com.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
We are making final plans to take pictures for our very own digital church directory on Sept. 12, 19 and 26. Sign up for your five minute appointment after worship on the bulletin board across from the Session Room (103) or by emailing the church office.
MPC FACEBOOK GROUP
All are invited to join Morningside's new group on Facebook, now with more than 125 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.
LEAPS AND BOUNDS
The Environmental Action Committee of MPC supports the Earth Covenant Ministry in sponsoring the Atlanta premiere performance of “Leaps and Bounds.” Please consider joining us for an evening of adventure at this one woman show, developed and performed by Tevyn East. Tevyn’s profound and moving presentation uses art to inspire the Christian church to be a prophetic witness. The show will be Tuesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. at Agnes Scott College. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and students with id. For more information, contact Sarah Tomaka, chair of MPC’s Environmental Action Committee at 404.874.3770 or sarah.tomaka@gmail.com.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Bible Class - A Solitary Many: The Conflicted Life of King David
Next Sunday, August 29, the Morningside Bible Class will continue its series on one of the most well-known and complex figures of the Old Testament, King David. Mary Miller Brueggemann will lead a study of 1 Samuel 17, the story of David and Goliath. This class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201, and all are welcome.
Faith and Issues Class - Technology and Us...or...Do You Give A Tweet?
Next Sunday August 29, the Faith and Issues Class, which meets in the Session Room, will discuss the role of technology in our lives. How do we strike a balance? What about our children? How has technology changed the way we use our brains? Amy DeBaets, Morningside member and Emory graduate student in ethics, will lead the class.
Children’s Classes
Today, preschool children learn of Jesus’ love for children in Come to Me. Favorite Old Testament Stories is the focus for K-3rd grades. Double Digits study the offering in the “Worship for Life” curriculum.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:30-2 p.m. CE Volunteer Training
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
MONDAY, AUGUST 23
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24
6:30 p.m. Community Outreach; Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25
6 p.m. Children’s Worship Volunteer Gathering; Huff Event Committee
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. MPP Meet and Greet; Handbell Choir
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
8:30 a.m. MPP CPR Training
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
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/Continuing the Conversation
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
GIVING UPDATE
Week 8/15 YTD
Needed $13,067 $431,221
Received $ 9,657 $402,024
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