January 20, 2011
Life@Morningside - January 23, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, WE WELCOME MORNINGSIDE'S NEW PASTOR, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, GIFT CARDS FOR VALENTINES' DAY, MPP, PIZZA ANYONE?, THEOLOGY ON TAP, YOUNG ADULTS MIX & MINGLE FEBRUARY 5, FEBRUARY 6 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY: FEBRUARY 19, PORGY AND BESS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"God is Greater than Our Hearts"
Texts: Deuteronomy 6:20-25; 1 John 3:18-24
_______________________________________________________________________
WE WELCOME MORNINGSIDE’S NEW PASTOR
Our hearts are great with excitement that Dr. Baron Mullis has arrived. As God's greatness comes full circle to the people of Morningside Presbyterian Church, the journey is now complete. Plan to greet Baron at a special fellowship hour following today’s worship.
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given in honor of our new pastor Baron Mullis by the congregation of Morningside Church.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
Women’s Roundtable will meet tomorrow night, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Lynn Young (277 The Prado, 30309, 404.897.5202). The guest speaker will be our new pastor Baron Mullis. We welcome the chance to meet and get to know him. RSVP today to the church office, if you will be attending.
GIFT CARDS FOR VALENTINES' DAY
Donate a $10 gift card for CVS or Target, etc. to be given to the women at Shearith Israel Shelter for Valentines’ Day. Bring them to the gift bag on mission bulletin board through Sunday, February 6.
MPP
Morningside Preschool is now offering early registration for the 2011-2012 school year for currently enrolled families and church members. You can access the necessary forms at www.morningsidepc.org/preschool/registration_procedure.html. Forms will also be available on the table next to the Preschool side entrance. Please submit your application no later than January 30 as open registration will begin Monday, January 31. Please contact Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director, at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org with questions.
PIZZA ANYONE?
Everybody’s at Emory on N. Decatur will be donating 20 percent of your lunch or dinner tab to Shearith Israel Shelter for Women tomorrow, January 24. Be sure to bring the notices available on mission bulletin board or tell them that you are supporting the shelter. Spread the word with your friends and neighbors.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Men of Morningside are invited to attend Theology on Tap gathering at the home of Greg Morton (2973 W. Roxboro Rd. 30324) for dinner and conversation with our new pastor Baron Mullis on Tuesday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to the church office.
YOUNG ADULTS MIX & MINGLE FEBRUARY 5
Join us for a casual gathering at the home of Tony Fishpaw and Kent Balch (1391 Rock Springs Circle, 30306) on Saturday, February 5, at 6:30 p.m. We'll welcome Baron Mullis, so don't miss this opportunity to get to know our new pastor! Please bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage. RSVP to tonyfishpaw@me.com.
FEBRUARY 6 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL
More than 20 years ago, Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: “Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat.” Since that day, more than $71 million has been raised for local charities across the country. The Double Digits of Morningside (4th-7th graders) invite everyone to bring $2 to give to the Souper Bowl offering on Sunday, February 6. MPC will give its offering to Atlanta Community Food Bank.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
Break bread with our new pastor, Baron Mullis! Meet in Fellowship Hall for lunch following worship on Sunday, February 6. Donations accepted for lunch. RSVP to the church office today. Contact Brad Odom at jbradleyodom@gmail.com, if you are able to help with set up, serving or clean up. Suggested donation: adults $10, children $5.
MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY: FEBRUARY 19
The Facilities Committee is hosting an MPC Beautification day on February 19 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Please come help us with various projects such as painting, landscaping, and other general maintenance items. All skill levels are welcome to help us with these projects. We are in need of 15-20 volunteers. Please sign up in the Narthex or by e-mailing Miguel Garcia at garcia.miguel@comcast.net.
PORGY AND BESS
MPC invites you to attend the Atlanta Opera’s production of Porgy and Bess as a group on Friday, March 4 at 8 pm. We have reserved Orchestra side seats on the floor. The cost is $34.41 per ticket. E-mail Sarah Brownlee at rsbrowlnee1046@att.net to hold a ticket and make checks out to MPC.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
We will join our six-church team two months earlier than usual to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a deserving family here in Atlanta. Please check your February and March calendars and sign up to help a Saturday or two Feb. 26 through April 2. Contact Lynsley Tyler at Lynsley@bellsouth.net with any questions. We will provide lunch to the 50 volunteers on Saturday, March 5. If you can’t hammer nails, then sign up to provide a dish.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
A flower calendar is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the Session Room, and if you wish to give flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, we invite you to write your name and phone number next to the desired date. It is possible to share a date with other members if you want to give one arrangement or you may signup alone to give both arrangements. Contact Georgia Marshall, Head of Flower Guild, for more details at gkmarshall@gmail.com or 404.909.3477. Contact Anna Best in the office by Tuesday of that week for bulletin recognition.
GIVING UPDATE
WEEK 1/16 YTD
Needed $13,845 $41,536
Received $10,241 $26,401
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Albert Einstein said that “only the church stood squarely across the path of Hitler’s campaign for suppressing the truth.” Learn about the brave souls who stood up to the might of the Nazi regime to defend the church. A few decades later, American Presbyterians found a new way to confess their faith in the face of the social turmoil of the 1960s. Find out about the controversies and even objections from the White House. What is the appropriate boundary between Church and State? What is the appropriate role of the church when it comes to societal issues? Join the discussion with the Morningside Bible Class and Jack & James Klotz in I Confess! What We Say it Means to be Presbyterian, next Sunday, January 30 at 9:45 in Room 201.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Today, in the story A Father’s Wish, the Preschool Class will learn how Jesus helped a father whose child was very sick. Elementary Classes will study the Beatitudes. Younger classes will consider the language of Jesus’ teaching. Older elementary children and Double Digits will talk about what it means to be “blessed.”
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship to Welcome Baron Mullis
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
MONDAY, JANUARY 24
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Adult Education Committee; Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
9:30 a.m. Preschool Movement Classes
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. Mission Team Meeting
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, WE WELCOME MORNINGSIDE'S NEW PASTOR, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, GIFT CARDS FOR VALENTINES' DAY, MPP, PIZZA ANYONE?, THEOLOGY ON TAP, YOUNG ADULTS MIX & MINGLE FEBRUARY 5, FEBRUARY 6 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY: FEBRUARY 19, PORGY AND BESS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"God is Greater than Our Hearts"
Texts: Deuteronomy 6:20-25; 1 John 3:18-24
_______________________________________________________________________
WE WELCOME MORNINGSIDE’S NEW PASTOR
Our hearts are great with excitement that Dr. Baron Mullis has arrived. As God's greatness comes full circle to the people of Morningside Presbyterian Church, the journey is now complete. Plan to greet Baron at a special fellowship hour following today’s worship.
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given in honor of our new pastor Baron Mullis by the congregation of Morningside Church.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
Women’s Roundtable will meet tomorrow night, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Lynn Young (277 The Prado, 30309, 404.897.5202). The guest speaker will be our new pastor Baron Mullis. We welcome the chance to meet and get to know him. RSVP today to the church office, if you will be attending.
GIFT CARDS FOR VALENTINES' DAY
Donate a $10 gift card for CVS or Target, etc. to be given to the women at Shearith Israel Shelter for Valentines’ Day. Bring them to the gift bag on mission bulletin board through Sunday, February 6.
MPP
Morningside Preschool is now offering early registration for the 2011-2012 school year for currently enrolled families and church members. You can access the necessary forms at www.morningsidepc.org/preschool/registration_procedure.html. Forms will also be available on the table next to the Preschool side entrance. Please submit your application no later than January 30 as open registration will begin Monday, January 31. Please contact Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director, at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org with questions.
PIZZA ANYONE?
Everybody’s at Emory on N. Decatur will be donating 20 percent of your lunch or dinner tab to Shearith Israel Shelter for Women tomorrow, January 24. Be sure to bring the notices available on mission bulletin board or tell them that you are supporting the shelter. Spread the word with your friends and neighbors.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Men of Morningside are invited to attend Theology on Tap gathering at the home of Greg Morton (2973 W. Roxboro Rd. 30324) for dinner and conversation with our new pastor Baron Mullis on Tuesday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to the church office.
YOUNG ADULTS MIX & MINGLE FEBRUARY 5
Join us for a casual gathering at the home of Tony Fishpaw and Kent Balch (1391 Rock Springs Circle, 30306) on Saturday, February 5, at 6:30 p.m. We'll welcome Baron Mullis, so don't miss this opportunity to get to know our new pastor! Please bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage. RSVP to tonyfishpaw@me.com.
FEBRUARY 6 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL
More than 20 years ago, Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: “Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat.” Since that day, more than $71 million has been raised for local charities across the country. The Double Digits of Morningside (4th-7th graders) invite everyone to bring $2 to give to the Souper Bowl offering on Sunday, February 6. MPC will give its offering to Atlanta Community Food Bank.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
Break bread with our new pastor, Baron Mullis! Meet in Fellowship Hall for lunch following worship on Sunday, February 6. Donations accepted for lunch. RSVP to the church office today. Contact Brad Odom at jbradleyodom@gmail.com, if you are able to help with set up, serving or clean up. Suggested donation: adults $10, children $5.
MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY: FEBRUARY 19
The Facilities Committee is hosting an MPC Beautification day on February 19 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Please come help us with various projects such as painting, landscaping, and other general maintenance items. All skill levels are welcome to help us with these projects. We are in need of 15-20 volunteers. Please sign up in the Narthex or by e-mailing Miguel Garcia at garcia.miguel@comcast.net.
PORGY AND BESS
MPC invites you to attend the Atlanta Opera’s production of Porgy and Bess as a group on Friday, March 4 at 8 pm. We have reserved Orchestra side seats on the floor. The cost is $34.41 per ticket. E-mail Sarah Brownlee at rsbrowlnee1046@att.net to hold a ticket and make checks out to MPC.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
We will join our six-church team two months earlier than usual to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a deserving family here in Atlanta. Please check your February and March calendars and sign up to help a Saturday or two Feb. 26 through April 2. Contact Lynsley Tyler at Lynsley@bellsouth.net with any questions. We will provide lunch to the 50 volunteers on Saturday, March 5. If you can’t hammer nails, then sign up to provide a dish.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
A flower calendar is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the Session Room, and if you wish to give flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, we invite you to write your name and phone number next to the desired date. It is possible to share a date with other members if you want to give one arrangement or you may signup alone to give both arrangements. Contact Georgia Marshall, Head of Flower Guild, for more details at gkmarshall@gmail.com or 404.909.3477. Contact Anna Best in the office by Tuesday of that week for bulletin recognition.
GIVING UPDATE
WEEK 1/16 YTD
Needed $13,845 $41,536
Received $10,241 $26,401
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Albert Einstein said that “only the church stood squarely across the path of Hitler’s campaign for suppressing the truth.” Learn about the brave souls who stood up to the might of the Nazi regime to defend the church. A few decades later, American Presbyterians found a new way to confess their faith in the face of the social turmoil of the 1960s. Find out about the controversies and even objections from the White House. What is the appropriate boundary between Church and State? What is the appropriate role of the church when it comes to societal issues? Join the discussion with the Morningside Bible Class and Jack & James Klotz in I Confess! What We Say it Means to be Presbyterian, next Sunday, January 30 at 9:45 in Room 201.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Today, in the story A Father’s Wish, the Preschool Class will learn how Jesus helped a father whose child was very sick. Elementary Classes will study the Beatitudes. Younger classes will consider the language of Jesus’ teaching. Older elementary children and Double Digits will talk about what it means to be “blessed.”
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship to Welcome Baron Mullis
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
MONDAY, JANUARY 24
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Adult Education Committee; Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
9:30 a.m. Preschool Movement Classes
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. Mission Team Meeting
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
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