October 07, 2010
Life@Morningside - October 10, 2010
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY, HAITI PILGRIMAGE, WALTER HUFF-20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-OCTOBER 17, CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES, LYDIA CIRCLE, GEORGIA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT FORUM, FUNDERBALL, AIDS WALK ATLANTA, BIBLE AND BRUNCH-OCTOBER 21, YOUNG ADULTS VOLUNTEER TO BENEFIT OUR HOUSE!, THANKSGIVING GATHERING PLANS UNDERWAY, HABITAT INTERFAITH BUILD, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Christopher Henry preaching
"Why Bother?"
Text: Luke 18:1-8
________________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by members of the Morningside Family.
DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER
Contact Community Outreach Chair Leslie Prince today, if you can provide a dish or help serve the meal to 30 men this evening at Druid Hills.
PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY
Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, October 12 with the requested food to join us in providing lunch to 45 men attending the Common Ground program at Atlanta AIDS Faith & Health.
HAITI PILGRIMAGE
Fourteen Morningside members have arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti for a week-long pilgrimage. Keep these members in your prayers throughout the week as they represent our congregation's mission, offer compassionate aid, and demonstrate our unity in the body of Christ.
WALTER HUFF- 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
A full weekend is ahead, celebrating 20 years of music at Morningside with Walter Huff, our organist/choirmaster. Following a festive dinner on October 16 at Druid Hills Golf Club, Sunday’s service (October 17) will be full of special music from the Chancel Choir, including Rutter’s The Lord Is My Shepherd (with Ann Lillya, oboist), Haugen’s You Are Salt for the Earth, and Bach’s Dona Nobis Pacem from Mass in B Minor (performed by the choir and numerous choir alumni). A reception will follow after church. Don’t miss this meaningful weekend!
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - OCTOBER 17
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside Church, next Sunday is a great time to do it! Plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the pastor’s office. The Session will meet immediately afterward to receive new members. Contact Chris Henry at 404.876.7396 or christopher.andrew.henry@gmail.com to let him know of your interest.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
Next Sunday, October 17, new members will get their pictures taken immediately following worship in Room 201. If anyone else has not gotten their picture taken yet, please stop by at this time. There will be additional opportunities to get your church directory picture taken on November 7 and the next new member Sunday, December 5. Sign up for a quick appointment on bulletin board outside of Session room 103 or contact church office.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Mark your calendar for the next meeting of Lydia Circle this Thursday, October 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Kelly Goldsmith (1785 Johnson Rd). RSVP to Tara Parrish at taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
GEORGIA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT FORUM
All are invited to attend a forum among candidates for Georgia School Superintendent this Thursday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Avenue.
FUNDERBALL
Groove on over to the 5th Annual Funderball on Saturday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Warren City Club in Virginia Highland. Funderball is a casual cocktail party featuring refreshments and a fabulous silent auction. All funders will have a ball and more importantly, the donated funds will ensure the continuation of our wonderful Morningside Presbyterian Preschool enrichment programs including music, science, Yoga and Spanish. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Bell at dm_bell@yahoo.com or 404.228.7859. We hope to see you there!
AIDS WALK ATLANTA
Morningside Church will participate in the 2010 AIDS Walk Atlanta next Sunday, October 17, at 2 p.m. To join or support the MPC team, visit www.aidswalkatlanta.com/. Contact Keith Blount, Team Captain, with questions at bkeithblount@gmail.com.
BIBLE AND BRUNCH - OCTOBER 21
This fall, we have begun a new monthly event at Morningside that combines Bible study and fellowship. On Thursday, October 21, at 10 a.m., you are invited to gather in Room 201 for a study of Ephesians 2:1-22, a powerful call to unity and mission. Childcare provided. After the study, we'll gather for brunch at a local restaurant. All are welcome!
YOUNG ADULTS VOLUNTEER TO BENEFIT OUR HOUSE!
Want to spend a fun night out on the town volunteering for a great cause with other Morningside Young Adults? The "Our House, Our Dreams" Fall Fantasy Event to benefit Our House will be held Saturday, October 23, at the Miller-Ward Alumni House on Emory’s campus. Our House is a child care and support center for homeless families. Joanna Adams, founding board member of Our House, is the honorary chair of the event. Our House needs volunteers to help with greeting, registration, and the silent and live auctions. Several volunteer shifts are available, so you can enjoy the party before or after your shift. For more information, contact Lisa Harris at Lisa.S.Harris@gmail.com
THANKSGIVING GATHERING PLANS UNDERWAY
Volunteers are needed for the annual Thanksgiving Gathering. This event is a great outreach for our preschoolers and their parents and will be held on Monday, November 8, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Games, music and dinner are featured, and help is needed serving food (meal provided) and leading activities. Sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office or contact Doug Self at doug@jdouglasliving.com.
HABITAT INTERFAITH BUILD
As part of the Presbytery's Peacemaking Committee, we will join forces with people from many different faith traditions to make affordable housing a reality for one Atlanta family. Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Buddhists from all over the Metro Atlanta area will build every Sunday through November 21. An Interfaith worship service will start off each build day. Please contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net) if you are interested in this unique opportunity--space is limited.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Bible Class - A Minority Report from the Major Prophets
Next Sunday the Morningside Bible Class will conclude its series on the four major prophets of the Old Testament with a study of the book of Daniel. This class meets Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201, and all are welcome.
Faith and Issues Class - Questions Christians Ask
Throughout October, the Faith and Issues class will explore some key questions of faith that we encounter. Next Sunday, we welcome guest teacher and Columbia Seminary professor George Stroup, who will lead a session on the question, "Why do Christians use the cross as our symbol when we're really all about the resurrection?" This class meets Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room.
Children’s Classes
Today, the Preschool class will wonder about God’s promise to Abraham as they hear Count the Stars! Younger Elementary children will learn about the Prophet Amos who reminded the Israelites that loving and worshipping God isn’t all God wants. Older Elementary children will respond to Amos’ message by talking about how we are to respect and help others.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 (Haiti)
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 (Haiti)
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 (Haiti)
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
10 a.m. Common Ground
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 (Haiti)
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 (Haiti)
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 (Haiti)
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
6:30 p.m. Walter Huff Anniversary Event, Druid Hills Golf Club
7 p.m. Funderball, Warren City Club
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
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/Special Music
12 noon Fellowship
1 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. AIDS Walk; Harmony Chorus
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
6 p.m. Clifton Dinner, Pleasant Hill PC
GIVING UPDATE Week 10/3 YTD
Needed $13,067 $522,692
Received $ 7,845 $475,315
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY, HAITI PILGRIMAGE, WALTER HUFF-20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY-OCTOBER 17, CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES, LYDIA CIRCLE, GEORGIA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT FORUM, FUNDERBALL, AIDS WALK ATLANTA, BIBLE AND BRUNCH-OCTOBER 21, YOUNG ADULTS VOLUNTEER TO BENEFIT OUR HOUSE!, THANKSGIVING GATHERING PLANS UNDERWAY, HABITAT INTERFAITH BUILD, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Christopher Henry preaching
"Why Bother?"
Text: Luke 18:1-8
________________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by members of the Morningside Family.
DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER
Contact Community Outreach Chair Leslie Prince today, if you can provide a dish or help serve the meal to 30 men this evening at Druid Hills.
PICK-A-PAN SUNDAY
Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, October 12 with the requested food to join us in providing lunch to 45 men attending the Common Ground program at Atlanta AIDS Faith & Health.
HAITI PILGRIMAGE
Fourteen Morningside members have arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti for a week-long pilgrimage. Keep these members in your prayers throughout the week as they represent our congregation's mission, offer compassionate aid, and demonstrate our unity in the body of Christ.
WALTER HUFF- 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
A full weekend is ahead, celebrating 20 years of music at Morningside with Walter Huff, our organist/choirmaster. Following a festive dinner on October 16 at Druid Hills Golf Club, Sunday’s service (October 17) will be full of special music from the Chancel Choir, including Rutter’s The Lord Is My Shepherd (with Ann Lillya, oboist), Haugen’s You Are Salt for the Earth, and Bach’s Dona Nobis Pacem from Mass in B Minor (performed by the choir and numerous choir alumni). A reception will follow after church. Don’t miss this meaningful weekend!
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - OCTOBER 17
If you have been thinking about joining Morningside Church, next Sunday is a great time to do it! Plan on coming to the Inquirers' Class this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the pastor’s office. The Session will meet immediately afterward to receive new members. Contact Chris Henry at 404.876.7396 or christopher.andrew.henry@gmail.com to let him know of your interest.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
Next Sunday, October 17, new members will get their pictures taken immediately following worship in Room 201. If anyone else has not gotten their picture taken yet, please stop by at this time. There will be additional opportunities to get your church directory picture taken on November 7 and the next new member Sunday, December 5. Sign up for a quick appointment on bulletin board outside of Session room 103 or contact church office.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Mark your calendar for the next meeting of Lydia Circle this Thursday, October 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Kelly Goldsmith (1785 Johnson Rd). RSVP to Tara Parrish at taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
GEORGIA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT FORUM
All are invited to attend a forum among candidates for Georgia School Superintendent this Thursday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Avenue.
FUNDERBALL
Groove on over to the 5th Annual Funderball on Saturday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Warren City Club in Virginia Highland. Funderball is a casual cocktail party featuring refreshments and a fabulous silent auction. All funders will have a ball and more importantly, the donated funds will ensure the continuation of our wonderful Morningside Presbyterian Preschool enrichment programs including music, science, Yoga and Spanish. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Bell at dm_bell@yahoo.com or 404.228.7859. We hope to see you there!
AIDS WALK ATLANTA
Morningside Church will participate in the 2010 AIDS Walk Atlanta next Sunday, October 17, at 2 p.m. To join or support the MPC team, visit www.aidswalkatlanta.com/. Contact Keith Blount, Team Captain, with questions at bkeithblount@gmail.com.
BIBLE AND BRUNCH - OCTOBER 21
This fall, we have begun a new monthly event at Morningside that combines Bible study and fellowship. On Thursday, October 21, at 10 a.m., you are invited to gather in Room 201 for a study of Ephesians 2:1-22, a powerful call to unity and mission. Childcare provided. After the study, we'll gather for brunch at a local restaurant. All are welcome!
YOUNG ADULTS VOLUNTEER TO BENEFIT OUR HOUSE!
Want to spend a fun night out on the town volunteering for a great cause with other Morningside Young Adults? The "Our House, Our Dreams" Fall Fantasy Event to benefit Our House will be held Saturday, October 23, at the Miller-Ward Alumni House on Emory’s campus. Our House is a child care and support center for homeless families. Joanna Adams, founding board member of Our House, is the honorary chair of the event. Our House needs volunteers to help with greeting, registration, and the silent and live auctions. Several volunteer shifts are available, so you can enjoy the party before or after your shift. For more information, contact Lisa Harris at Lisa.S.Harris@gmail.com
THANKSGIVING GATHERING PLANS UNDERWAY
Volunteers are needed for the annual Thanksgiving Gathering. This event is a great outreach for our preschoolers and their parents and will be held on Monday, November 8, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Games, music and dinner are featured, and help is needed serving food (meal provided) and leading activities. Sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office or contact Doug Self at doug@jdouglasliving.com.
HABITAT INTERFAITH BUILD
As part of the Presbytery's Peacemaking Committee, we will join forces with people from many different faith traditions to make affordable housing a reality for one Atlanta family. Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Buddhists from all over the Metro Atlanta area will build every Sunday through November 21. An Interfaith worship service will start off each build day. Please contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net) if you are interested in this unique opportunity--space is limited.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Bible Class - A Minority Report from the Major Prophets
Next Sunday the Morningside Bible Class will conclude its series on the four major prophets of the Old Testament with a study of the book of Daniel. This class meets Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201, and all are welcome.
Faith and Issues Class - Questions Christians Ask
Throughout October, the Faith and Issues class will explore some key questions of faith that we encounter. Next Sunday, we welcome guest teacher and Columbia Seminary professor George Stroup, who will lead a session on the question, "Why do Christians use the cross as our symbol when we're really all about the resurrection?" This class meets Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room.
Children’s Classes
Today, the Preschool class will wonder about God’s promise to Abraham as they hear Count the Stars! Younger Elementary children will learn about the Prophet Amos who reminded the Israelites that loving and worshipping God isn’t all God wants. Older Elementary children will respond to Amos’ message by talking about how we are to respect and help others.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 (Haiti)
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 (Haiti)
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 (Haiti)
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
10 a.m. Common Ground
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 (Haiti)
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 (Haiti)
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 (Haiti)
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
6:30 p.m. Walter Huff Anniversary Event, Druid Hills Golf Club
7 p.m. Funderball, Warren City Club
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
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/Special Music
12 noon Fellowship
1 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. AIDS Walk; Harmony Chorus
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
6 p.m. Clifton Dinner, Pleasant Hill PC
GIVING UPDATE Week 10/3 YTD
Needed $13,067 $522,692
Received $ 7,845 $475,315
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