October 14, 2010
Life@Morningside - October 17, 2010
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, TODAY'S SPECIAL MUSIC, CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES, AIDS WALK, SIX STAR, BIBLE AND BRUNCH - OCTOBER 21, HAITI PILGRIMAGE, YOUNG ADULTS VOLUNTEER TO BENEFIT OUR HOUSE!, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL, MITTENS FOR THE CHILDREN AT OUR HOUSE, IS PEACE WITH JUSTICE POSSIBLE IN ISRAEL/PALESTINE?, YOUNG ADULTS FALL DINNER NOVEMBER 6, THANKSGIVING GATHERING PLANS UNDERWAY, HABITAT INTERFAITH BUILD, CONGRATULATIONS TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Christopher Henry preaching
"Please and Thank You"
Text: Luke 17:11-19
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Walter Huff, Organist/Choirmaster
Special Music - Bach, Haugen & Rutter
________________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in recognition of Walter Huff’s 20 years of music at Morningside Presbyterian Church.
TODAY’S SPECIAL MUSIC
As a representation of the variety of musical styles offered in Sunday worship during Walter Huff’s service, the choir presents three distinctly different choral selections today. John Rutter is a highly renowned and prolific British composer. His music is very popular especially in the United States, and in terms of performances and publications, he is probably the most successful choral composer of his generation. Composer Marty Haugen wrote You Are Salt for the Earth to be used as a “processional song” for outdoor worship, during a residency at Holden Village, a retreat center in the state of Washington. Bach’s Mass in B Minor is a musical setting of the complete Latin Mass. The Mass was probably never performed in totality during Bach’s lifetime, and largely disappeared in the mid-18th century. Today, it is widely hailed as the monumental work of the late Baroque period.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
This Sunday, new members will have their pictures taken 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 directory picture taken on November 7 and the next new member Sunday, December 5. Sign up for an appointment on the bulletin board outside of the Session Room or contact the church office.
AIDS WALK
Morningside Church is participating in the 2010 AIDS Walk Atlanta this afternoon at 2 p.m. If you would like to participate, contact Keith Blount.
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.
BIBLE AND BRUNCH - OCTOBER 21
This fall, we have begun a new monthly event at Morningside that combines Bible study and fellowship. This 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!
HAITI PILGRIMAGE
Fourteen Morningside members have returned from a week-long pilgrimage to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Don’t miss Fellowship Hour next Sunday, October 24 when they will share their experiences.
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 next 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, is the honorary chair of the event, and Our House needs volunteers to help with greeting, registration, and the silent and live auctions. Volunteer shifts are available. For more information, contact Lisa Harris at Lisa.S.Harris@gmail.com
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
On Monday, October 25, Women's Roundtable will meet at the home of Amy Jarratt, 1697 N. Pelham Rd. at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Belle Miller McMaster, professor emerita at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Belle will talk about why the Presbyterian Church has a particular concern about government. This is a timely topic as America goes to vote. Plan to join us. Email the church at office@morningsidepc.org or call 404.876.7396 to let us know you are coming.
MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL
Please join our MPP families and friends at El Taco (1186 N. Highland, Avenue, 404.873.4656) on Tuesday, October 26. Our generous friends at Fifth Group Restaurants will donate 20% of the night’s proceeds to MPP! Dinner is served from 5-10 p.m. and be sure to mention to your hostess you are there in support of MPP. (If we have over 40 supporters, we will receive 20% from the entire restaurant sales that night. If we have less than 40 supporters, we will receive 20% from our supporter’s sales.)
MITTENS FOR THE CHILDREN AT OUR HOUSE
Join our preschool community in donating mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves for children through 5 years old that attend Our House preschool in Decatur. Our House is a preschool for children facing homelessness. Bring in items by October 29, so that they can have them before the first frost.
IS PEACE WITH JUSTICE POSSIBLE IN ISRAEL/PALESTINE?
All are invited to this one-day conference with Palestinian and Israeli speakers, Carter Center staff members, and authors of the recent Presbyterian Church (USA) Middle East Study Committee report. The conference will be Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. To register, call 404-846-4395 or email fabu-akel@peachtreepres.org.
YOUNG ADULTS FALL DINNER NOVEMBER 6
Join the Young Adults at the Garcia’s house on Saturday, November 6, at 6 p.m. for dinner and merriment! Miguel & Anna will provide the main course, so please plan to bring a side dish and beverage to share. Additionally, please bring canned goods to help us kick off our Atlanta Community Food Bank drive, which will officially begin on November 14. We all have much to be thankful for, so let’s show our community how much MPC cares and do something to help our local neighbors! RSVP to Miguel & Anna at garcia.miguel@comcast.net or 404.909.0007.
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 volunteers are needed. 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 are joining 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 are building every Sunday through November 21. An Interfaith worship service starts off each build day. Please contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net) if you are interested in this unique opportunity--space is limited.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Brendan and Carrie Branon on the birth of their daughter Mary Caroline “Molly” Branon on October 8 (big sister is Cate).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Bible Class - Faithful Disagreement: Wrestling with Scripture in the Church
Next week, the Morningside Bible Class begins a new series on the diverse interpretations of scripture in the church today. Next week, we will study Romans 14:1-15:13 and discuss how Christian communities and denominations can approach differences with mutual forbearance and integrity.
Faith and Issues Class - Questions Christians Ask
Throughout October, the Faith and Issues class has been exploring some of the key questions of faith. Next Sunday, MPC member and Emory Ph.D. candidate Amy DeBaets leads a session on the question, "What does 'Jesus died for my sins' mean?" This class meets in the Session Room each Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
Children’s Classes
Today, 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. The Older Elementary classes will consider Elijah’s message that God will send a king who will rule with justice and righteousness.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
7 p.m. Session, Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Newsletter Deadline
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6 p.m. Youth Committee; Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
10 a.m. Bible and Brunch
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Young Adults at Our House
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship; Double Digits, Pizza and Ping Pong
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
6 p.m. Clifton Dinner, Pleasant Hill PC
GIVING UPDATE WEEK 10/10 YTD
Needed $13,067 $522,692
Received $12,423 $487,673
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, TODAY'S SPECIAL MUSIC, CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES, AIDS WALK, SIX STAR, BIBLE AND BRUNCH - OCTOBER 21, HAITI PILGRIMAGE, YOUNG ADULTS VOLUNTEER TO BENEFIT OUR HOUSE!, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL, MITTENS FOR THE CHILDREN AT OUR HOUSE, IS PEACE WITH JUSTICE POSSIBLE IN ISRAEL/PALESTINE?, YOUNG ADULTS FALL DINNER NOVEMBER 6, THANKSGIVING GATHERING PLANS UNDERWAY, HABITAT INTERFAITH BUILD, CONGRATULATIONS TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Christopher Henry preaching
"Please and Thank You"
Text: Luke 17:11-19
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Walter Huff, Organist/Choirmaster
Special Music - Bach, Haugen & Rutter
________________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in recognition of Walter Huff’s 20 years of music at Morningside Presbyterian Church.
TODAY’S SPECIAL MUSIC
As a representation of the variety of musical styles offered in Sunday worship during Walter Huff’s service, the choir presents three distinctly different choral selections today. John Rutter is a highly renowned and prolific British composer. His music is very popular especially in the United States, and in terms of performances and publications, he is probably the most successful choral composer of his generation. Composer Marty Haugen wrote You Are Salt for the Earth to be used as a “processional song” for outdoor worship, during a residency at Holden Village, a retreat center in the state of Washington. Bach’s Mass in B Minor is a musical setting of the complete Latin Mass. The Mass was probably never performed in totality during Bach’s lifetime, and largely disappeared in the mid-18th century. Today, it is widely hailed as the monumental work of the late Baroque period.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
This Sunday, new members will have their pictures taken 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 directory picture taken on November 7 and the next new member Sunday, December 5. Sign up for an appointment on the bulletin board outside of the Session Room or contact the church office.
AIDS WALK
Morningside Church is participating in the 2010 AIDS Walk Atlanta this afternoon at 2 p.m. If you would like to participate, contact Keith Blount.
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.
BIBLE AND BRUNCH - OCTOBER 21
This fall, we have begun a new monthly event at Morningside that combines Bible study and fellowship. This 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!
HAITI PILGRIMAGE
Fourteen Morningside members have returned from a week-long pilgrimage to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Don’t miss Fellowship Hour next Sunday, October 24 when they will share their experiences.
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 next 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, is the honorary chair of the event, and Our House needs volunteers to help with greeting, registration, and the silent and live auctions. Volunteer shifts are available. For more information, contact Lisa Harris at Lisa.S.Harris@gmail.com
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
On Monday, October 25, Women's Roundtable will meet at the home of Amy Jarratt, 1697 N. Pelham Rd. at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Belle Miller McMaster, professor emerita at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Belle will talk about why the Presbyterian Church has a particular concern about government. This is a timely topic as America goes to vote. Plan to join us. Email the church at office@morningsidepc.org or call 404.876.7396 to let us know you are coming.
MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL
Please join our MPP families and friends at El Taco (1186 N. Highland, Avenue, 404.873.4656) on Tuesday, October 26. Our generous friends at Fifth Group Restaurants will donate 20% of the night’s proceeds to MPP! Dinner is served from 5-10 p.m. and be sure to mention to your hostess you are there in support of MPP. (If we have over 40 supporters, we will receive 20% from the entire restaurant sales that night. If we have less than 40 supporters, we will receive 20% from our supporter’s sales.)
MITTENS FOR THE CHILDREN AT OUR HOUSE
Join our preschool community in donating mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves for children through 5 years old that attend Our House preschool in Decatur. Our House is a preschool for children facing homelessness. Bring in items by October 29, so that they can have them before the first frost.
IS PEACE WITH JUSTICE POSSIBLE IN ISRAEL/PALESTINE?
All are invited to this one-day conference with Palestinian and Israeli speakers, Carter Center staff members, and authors of the recent Presbyterian Church (USA) Middle East Study Committee report. The conference will be Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. To register, call 404-846-4395 or email fabu-akel@peachtreepres.org.
YOUNG ADULTS FALL DINNER NOVEMBER 6
Join the Young Adults at the Garcia’s house on Saturday, November 6, at 6 p.m. for dinner and merriment! Miguel & Anna will provide the main course, so please plan to bring a side dish and beverage to share. Additionally, please bring canned goods to help us kick off our Atlanta Community Food Bank drive, which will officially begin on November 14. We all have much to be thankful for, so let’s show our community how much MPC cares and do something to help our local neighbors! RSVP to Miguel & Anna at garcia.miguel@comcast.net or 404.909.0007.
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 volunteers are needed. 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 are joining 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 are building every Sunday through November 21. An Interfaith worship service starts off each build day. Please contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net) if you are interested in this unique opportunity--space is limited.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Brendan and Carrie Branon on the birth of their daughter Mary Caroline “Molly” Branon on October 8 (big sister is Cate).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Bible Class - Faithful Disagreement: Wrestling with Scripture in the Church
Next week, the Morningside Bible Class begins a new series on the diverse interpretations of scripture in the church today. Next week, we will study Romans 14:1-15:13 and discuss how Christian communities and denominations can approach differences with mutual forbearance and integrity.
Faith and Issues Class - Questions Christians Ask
Throughout October, the Faith and Issues class has been exploring some of the key questions of faith. Next Sunday, MPC member and Emory Ph.D. candidate Amy DeBaets leads a session on the question, "What does 'Jesus died for my sins' mean?" This class meets in the Session Room each Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
Children’s Classes
Today, 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. The Older Elementary classes will consider Elijah’s message that God will send a king who will rule with justice and righteousness.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
7 p.m. Session, Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Newsletter Deadline
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6 p.m. Youth Committee; Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
10 a.m. Bible and Brunch
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Young Adults at Our House
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship; Double Digits, Pizza and Ping Pong
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
4 p.m. PNC Meeting
6 p.m. Clifton Dinner, Pleasant Hill PC
GIVING UPDATE WEEK 10/10 YTD
Needed $13,067 $522,692
Received $12,423 $487,673
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