January 27, 2011
Life@Morningside - January 30, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, THANK YOU, GIFT CARDS FOR VALENTINES' DAY, PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION, THEOLOGY ON TAP, YOUNG ADULTS MIX AND MINGLE FEBRUARY 5, FEBRUARY 6 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, UNDERSTOOD AND OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD!, JOIN PRESBYTERIAN DAY AT THE GEORGIA CAPITOL, NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DINNER, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY-FEBRUARY 19, PORGY AND BESS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, OUR SYMPATHY TO, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"The Essentials"
Texts: Micah 6:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12
_______________________________________________________________________
THANK YOU
Many, many thanks to all who worked so hard to make Sunday’s service the wonderful experience of worship that it was. We had to place chairs in the aisles to accommodate our crowd! It was wonderful to gather in worship and continue in fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ on this much anticipated day. - Baron Mullis
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 next Sunday, February 6.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
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 are also available on the table next to the Preschool side entrance. Please submit your application today as open registration will begin tomorrow, January 31. Please contact Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director, at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org with questions.
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 this Tuesday, February 1 at 7 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) this 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 next 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 next Sunday, February 6. 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 for lunch: adults $10, children $5.
UNDERSTOOD AND OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD!
The time to gain awareness of the Covenant Network and its ministry on inclusion and the work they are doing this year to support Amendment 10-A is on Monday, February 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian (3003 Howell Mill Rd., Atl., 30327). Pastors, Elders, Deacons, friends, and any interested persons are invited. A pizza dinner will be provided. If you will be attending, RSVP to Brad Odom at jbradleyodom@gmail.com. (Our new pastor Baron Mullis plans to be in attendance.)
JOIN PRESBYTERIAN DAY AT THE GEORGIA CAPITOL
The Public Policy and Advocacy Partnership of the Presbytery will host its annual day at the state capitol on Thursday, February 10. The day begins with a continental breakfast at Central Presbyterian at 9 a.m., followed by break-out sessions on immigration, health care, and the state budget from 9:30 to 10 a.m., then head across the street to the capitol to observe the General Assembly in session, visit a legislator's office, or attend a committee meeting. For more information or to register contact Karen Turney at kt2654@gmail.com.
NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DINNER
MPC will be supporting the ministry of the NCD Commission with our attendance at their annual dinner and worship on Saturday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Contact Melinda Sandkam today at msandkam@morningsidepc.org if you would like to join us.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
Are you thinking about joining Morningside Church? February 13 is a great time to do it! Plan to attend the Inquirers' Class that Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room. Please be in touch with Baron Mullis (404.876.7396, x11 or baron.mullis@morningsidepc.org) to let him know of your interest.
HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER
Please sign up on the mission bulletin board outside the Session Room to provide a dish on Sunday, February 13 to help feed 30 men staying at Druid Hills Night Shelter. Contact Shepherd Curt Barrett with any questions at emailcurt@mindspring.com or 404.310.4665.
MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY - FEBRUARY 19
The Facilities Committee is hosting a MPC Beautification day on Saturday, February 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 on the bulletin board in the Welcome Center 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 p.m. We have reserved Orchestra side seats. 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 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.
OUR SYMPATHY TO:
Morningside members Julie Green and Mardee Rightmyer and their family on the death of Julie’s mother, Julia Taylor, on January 22, 2011. A memorial service was held at Morningside on January 24.
GIVING UPDATE
Week 1/23 YTD
Needed $13,845 $55,381
Received $14,987 $41,337
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes
Did you know that Morningside’s retired pastor, Joanna Adams, helped write our denomination’s newest confession of faith? How does it speak to the church’s mission in the 21st Century? Did you know that in February, the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta will vote on whether to add a new statement to our Book of Confessions? What does the Belhar Confession, written in response to the South African apartheid regime infecting even the church, have to say about the unity of the church amid the controversies of today? Find out more with the Morningside Bible Class and Jack & James Klotz in the final installment of I Confess! What We Say it Means to be Presbyterian, next Sunday, February 6 at 9:45 in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
Today, the Preschool Class will learn about another sick child who needed Jesus’ help. Elementary classes continue their study of the Sermon on the Mount. Younger children will focus on salt and light. The Older Elementary Class and Double Digits will consider how others will know we are Jesus’ followers.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, JANUARY 31
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Safety
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
9:30 a.m. Preschool Movement Classes
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
6:30 p.m. Young Adult Gathering, home of Tony Fishpaw & Kent Balch
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Souper Bowl offering; Congregational Lunch
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, THANK YOU, GIFT CARDS FOR VALENTINES' DAY, PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION, THEOLOGY ON TAP, YOUNG ADULTS MIX AND MINGLE FEBRUARY 5, FEBRUARY 6 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, UNDERSTOOD AND OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD!, JOIN PRESBYTERIAN DAY AT THE GEORGIA CAPITOL, NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DINNER, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY-FEBRUARY 19, PORGY AND BESS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, OUR SYMPATHY TO, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"The Essentials"
Texts: Micah 6:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12
_______________________________________________________________________
THANK YOU
Many, many thanks to all who worked so hard to make Sunday’s service the wonderful experience of worship that it was. We had to place chairs in the aisles to accommodate our crowd! It was wonderful to gather in worship and continue in fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ on this much anticipated day. - Baron Mullis
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 next Sunday, February 6.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
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 are also available on the table next to the Preschool side entrance. Please submit your application today as open registration will begin tomorrow, January 31. Please contact Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director, at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org with questions.
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 this Tuesday, February 1 at 7 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) this 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 next 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 next Sunday, February 6. 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 for lunch: adults $10, children $5.
UNDERSTOOD AND OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD!
The time to gain awareness of the Covenant Network and its ministry on inclusion and the work they are doing this year to support Amendment 10-A is on Monday, February 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian (3003 Howell Mill Rd., Atl., 30327). Pastors, Elders, Deacons, friends, and any interested persons are invited. A pizza dinner will be provided. If you will be attending, RSVP to Brad Odom at jbradleyodom@gmail.com. (Our new pastor Baron Mullis plans to be in attendance.)
JOIN PRESBYTERIAN DAY AT THE GEORGIA CAPITOL
The Public Policy and Advocacy Partnership of the Presbytery will host its annual day at the state capitol on Thursday, February 10. The day begins with a continental breakfast at Central Presbyterian at 9 a.m., followed by break-out sessions on immigration, health care, and the state budget from 9:30 to 10 a.m., then head across the street to the capitol to observe the General Assembly in session, visit a legislator's office, or attend a committee meeting. For more information or to register contact Karen Turney at kt2654@gmail.com.
NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DINNER
MPC will be supporting the ministry of the NCD Commission with our attendance at their annual dinner and worship on Saturday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Contact Melinda Sandkam today at msandkam@morningsidepc.org if you would like to join us.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
Are you thinking about joining Morningside Church? February 13 is a great time to do it! Plan to attend the Inquirers' Class that Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room. Please be in touch with Baron Mullis (404.876.7396, x11 or baron.mullis@morningsidepc.org) to let him know of your interest.
HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER
Please sign up on the mission bulletin board outside the Session Room to provide a dish on Sunday, February 13 to help feed 30 men staying at Druid Hills Night Shelter. Contact Shepherd Curt Barrett with any questions at emailcurt@mindspring.com or 404.310.4665.
MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY - FEBRUARY 19
The Facilities Committee is hosting a MPC Beautification day on Saturday, February 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 on the bulletin board in the Welcome Center 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 p.m. We have reserved Orchestra side seats. 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 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.
OUR SYMPATHY TO:
Morningside members Julie Green and Mardee Rightmyer and their family on the death of Julie’s mother, Julia Taylor, on January 22, 2011. A memorial service was held at Morningside on January 24.
GIVING UPDATE
Week 1/23 YTD
Needed $13,845 $55,381
Received $14,987 $41,337
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes
Did you know that Morningside’s retired pastor, Joanna Adams, helped write our denomination’s newest confession of faith? How does it speak to the church’s mission in the 21st Century? Did you know that in February, the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta will vote on whether to add a new statement to our Book of Confessions? What does the Belhar Confession, written in response to the South African apartheid regime infecting even the church, have to say about the unity of the church amid the controversies of today? Find out more with the Morningside Bible Class and Jack & James Klotz in the final installment of I Confess! What We Say it Means to be Presbyterian, next Sunday, February 6 at 9:45 in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
Today, the Preschool Class will learn about another sick child who needed Jesus’ help. Elementary classes continue their study of the Sermon on the Mount. Younger children will focus on salt and light. The Older Elementary Class and Double Digits will consider how others will know we are Jesus’ followers.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, JANUARY 31
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Safety
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
9:30 a.m. Preschool Movement Classes
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
6:30 p.m. Young Adult Gathering, home of Tony Fishpaw & Kent Balch
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Souper Bowl offering; Congregational Lunch
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
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