THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; Haiti Pilgrimage; LYDIA CIRCLE; Georgia School Superintendent Forum; WALTER HUFF- 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS; FUNDERBALL; PROFESSOR STROUP TO SPEAK AT MORNINGSIDE THIS SUNDAY; New Member Sunday; Church Directory Pictures; AIDS WALK ATLANTA; SIX STAR; Did you know...

eNews@Morningside        October 12 - October 17, 2010

October 17, 2010
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time /New Member Sunday

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages / Inquirers Class
ADULT: 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.

This month, the Faith and Issues class will explore some key questions of faith that we encounter. Today, 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: The Preschool class will learn how a beautiful coat creates trouble for Joseph in Two Coats for Joseph. The Younger Elementary class will hear about Isaiah's message of hope for the oppressed people of Jerusalem. Double Digits will consider Elijah's message that God will send a king who will rule with justice and righteousness.

10:40 a.m. Called Session Meeting

11:00 a.m. Worship
REV. CHRISTOPHER PREACHING
"Please and Thank You"
Text: Luke 17:11-19

CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF WALTER HUFF, ORGANIST/CHOIRMASTER
Special Music
Bach, Haugen, Rutter

12:00 p.m. Fellowship for Walter; Church Directory Pictures

1:00 p.m. RHO Readers

2:00 p.m. AIDS Walk; Harmony Chorus

4:00 p.m. PNC Meeting

6:00 p.m. Clifton Dinner

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
"Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter — to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water."
~Albert Schweitzer

Haiti Pilgrimage
Keep the Haiti Pilgrimage 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.

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, October 14, 7:30 p.m. at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Avenue.

Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17

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!

FUNDERBALL
- The 5th Annual Funderball, a casual cocktail party and silent auction, will be held October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Warren City Club. Proceeds from the night will ensure the continuation of MPP's enrichment programs. For more information, contact Dawn Bell at dm_bell@yahoo.com or 404.228.7859.

PROFESSOR STROUP TO SPEAK AT MORNINGSIDE THIS SUNDAY
- Why do Christians use the cross when our faith is all about the resurrection? Come and hear Professor George Stroup on this important question. He teaches with marvelous insight into the Christian faith and with great humor.

New Member Sunday
- October 17 is a great time to join Morningside Church if you have been considering membership! Contact Chris Henry at 404.876.7396 or christopher.andrew.henry@gmail.com to let him know of your interest in coming to the Inquirers' Class this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The Session will meet immediately afterward in the Session Room to receive new members.

Church Directory Pictures
- 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.

AIDS WALK ATLANTA
- Morningside Church will participate in the 2010 AIDS Walk Atlanta October 17, at 2 p.m. Contact Keith Blount for more information at bkeithblount@gmail.com.

SIX STAR
Thanks so much to those who contributed items to furnish the apartment for our new refugee family from Burma. They will arrive on the 19th, and we can have access to their apartment on the 18th! We need strong backs to help move on Monday. Contact Betsy Armstrong (770.396.6496) or Holly Campbell (404.233.0045) if you can help.

Did you know...
...that Walter Huff has prepared and directed approximately 2080 anthems and choral responses at MPC in the last 20 years?

More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org