February 03, 2011
Life@Morningside - February 6, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, FEBRUARY 6 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL, UNDERSTOOD AND OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD!, PICK A PAN SUNDAY, LYDIA CIRCLE, JOIN PRESBYTERIAN DAY AT THE GEORGIA CAPITOL, COUPLES GROUP, NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DINNER, BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, FUN FOR KIDS, MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY, PORGY AND BESS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD, PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION, CONGRATULATIONS TO:, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"Vocation"
Texts: Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Matthew 5:14-16
_______________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Ruthlyn Newell to the glory of God and in thanks for the love and prayers of the people of Morningside.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
Break bread with our new pastor, Baron Mullis! Meet in Fellowship Hall for lunch following worship today. All are welcome. Suggested donation for lunch: adults $10, children $5.
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 give $2 to the Souper Bowl offering as you exit worship this morning. MPC will give its offering to Atlanta Community Food Bank.
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 tomorrow, 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.)
PICK A PAN SUNDAY
Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, February 8 filled with the requested item to help feed 45 men attending the Common Ground program at AIDS Alliance for Faith and Health.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle will hold their next meeting Thursday, February 10 at the home of Rachel Spears (1728 N. Pelham Rd, 30324). For more information or to RSVP contact Tara Parrish at taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
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 this 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 of Central at kt2654@gmail.com.
COUPLES GROUP
The MPC Couples Group meets Friday, February 11 at 7pm at the home of Alan and Kathy Bremer. The group gets together the second Friday of each month for informal socializing, fun, dinner and enrichment. All MPC couples and friends are invited! Every month, one or more new couples are welcomed to the group. RSVP to Kathy Bremer, kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DINNER
MPC will be supporting the ministry of the NCD Commission with our attendance at their annual dinner and worship next Saturday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Contact Bryan Davis today at bdavis@mindspring.com if you would like to join us.
BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY
Please join us next Sunday, February 13 following worship in the Fellowship Hall to prepare bagged lunches for the homeless men living at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries and Druid Hills Night Shelter. Please contact Shirley Adair at 404.910.5469 or shirleytennis@yahoo.com with any questions.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
Are you thinking about joining Morningside Church? Next Sunday, 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 next Sunday, February 13 to help feed 30 men staying at Druid Hills Night Shelter. Contact Curt Barrett with any questions at emailcurt@mindspring.com or 404.310.4665.
FUN FOR KIDS
Our 4th-7th grade Double Digits will enjoy an afternoon of bowling following worship on Sunday, February 13. Contact Leader Heather Bardole at hefbardole@gmail.com to RSVP and to volunteer to chaperone. Saturday evening, February 19, our new pastor Baron Mullis will be the special guest at a Father & Son Game Night at MPC 6-8 p.m. for 2nd grade and older. Contact Greg Morton at jgmorton@bellsouth.net with questions. Girls, watch for a similar opportunity soon.
MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY
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. The cost is $51.24 per ticket (Grand Tier, Center section, Row G). Previous tickets at $34.41 have all been sold. E-mail Sarah Brownlee at rsbrowlnee1046@att.net to hold a ticket and make checks out to MPC.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
MPC is looking for volunteers from February 26 through April 2 for the Spring Habitat build. Contact Lynsley Tyler (Lynsley@bellsouth.net) to volunteer a Saturday or to obtain more information. If you can’t hammer nails, then sign up to provide a dish on Saturday, March 5 when we will provide lunch to 50 Habitat volunteers.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Morningside Preschool is now offering registration for the 2011-2012 school year. 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 contact Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director, at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org with questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Michael and Cathie Gay on the birth of their daughter, Emma Caroline, on January 29. Big sisters are Bryce and Grace.
GIVING UPDATE
Week 1/30 YTD
Needed $13,845 $69,226
Received $ 7,567 $48,904
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes
This is My Father’s World - An Environmental Call to Action
February 13 through March 6
Join the Morningside Bible Class for a four-week speaker series focusing on God's Creation and ways we can respond to the call to greater environmental stewardship. Our series begins next Sunday, February 13 with Dr. Dabney Dixon, Professor of Chemistry at Georgia State University, who will present “The House of Prayer for All People: Scientific Perspectives and God’s Creation”. This class meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
This morning, preschool children will hear about a man who couldn’t walk, as they listen to Get Up and Walk! K-1 and Grades 2-3 will consider Jesus’ message that we treat our enemies in a new way. Double Digits will attend worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
6:30 p.m. Covenant Network Dinner Meeting, Trinity Presbyterian
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
10 a.m. Common Ground
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Worship Team Meeting
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
9 a.m. Presbyterian Rally Day, Georgia Capitol
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle, Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
9:30 a.m. Preschool Movement Classes
7 p.m. Couples Group, Bremers’ home
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
5:30 p.m. New Church Development Dinner, Trinity Presbyterian
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
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
12 noon Fellowship; Bread for Journey
12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
6:30 p.m. Druid Hills Night Shelter
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, FEBRUARY 6 ISN'T JUST THE SUPER BOWL, UNDERSTOOD AND OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD!, PICK A PAN SUNDAY, LYDIA CIRCLE, JOIN PRESBYTERIAN DAY AT THE GEORGIA CAPITOL, COUPLES GROUP, NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DINNER, BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, FUN FOR KIDS, MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY, PORGY AND BESS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD, PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION, CONGRATULATIONS TO:, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"Vocation"
Texts: Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Matthew 5:14-16
_______________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Ruthlyn Newell to the glory of God and in thanks for the love and prayers of the people of Morningside.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
Break bread with our new pastor, Baron Mullis! Meet in Fellowship Hall for lunch following worship today. All are welcome. Suggested donation for lunch: adults $10, children $5.
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 give $2 to the Souper Bowl offering as you exit worship this morning. MPC will give its offering to Atlanta Community Food Bank.
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 tomorrow, 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.)
PICK A PAN SUNDAY
Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, February 8 filled with the requested item to help feed 45 men attending the Common Ground program at AIDS Alliance for Faith and Health.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle will hold their next meeting Thursday, February 10 at the home of Rachel Spears (1728 N. Pelham Rd, 30324). For more information or to RSVP contact Tara Parrish at taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
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 this 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 of Central at kt2654@gmail.com.
COUPLES GROUP
The MPC Couples Group meets Friday, February 11 at 7pm at the home of Alan and Kathy Bremer. The group gets together the second Friday of each month for informal socializing, fun, dinner and enrichment. All MPC couples and friends are invited! Every month, one or more new couples are welcomed to the group. RSVP to Kathy Bremer, kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DINNER
MPC will be supporting the ministry of the NCD Commission with our attendance at their annual dinner and worship next Saturday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Contact Bryan Davis today at bdavis@mindspring.com if you would like to join us.
BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY
Please join us next Sunday, February 13 following worship in the Fellowship Hall to prepare bagged lunches for the homeless men living at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries and Druid Hills Night Shelter. Please contact Shirley Adair at 404.910.5469 or shirleytennis@yahoo.com with any questions.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
Are you thinking about joining Morningside Church? Next Sunday, 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 next Sunday, February 13 to help feed 30 men staying at Druid Hills Night Shelter. Contact Curt Barrett with any questions at emailcurt@mindspring.com or 404.310.4665.
FUN FOR KIDS
Our 4th-7th grade Double Digits will enjoy an afternoon of bowling following worship on Sunday, February 13. Contact Leader Heather Bardole at hefbardole@gmail.com to RSVP and to volunteer to chaperone. Saturday evening, February 19, our new pastor Baron Mullis will be the special guest at a Father & Son Game Night at MPC 6-8 p.m. for 2nd grade and older. Contact Greg Morton at jgmorton@bellsouth.net with questions. Girls, watch for a similar opportunity soon.
MPC BEAUTIFICATION DAY
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. The cost is $51.24 per ticket (Grand Tier, Center section, Row G). Previous tickets at $34.41 have all been sold. E-mail Sarah Brownlee at rsbrowlnee1046@att.net to hold a ticket and make checks out to MPC.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
MPC is looking for volunteers from February 26 through April 2 for the Spring Habitat build. Contact Lynsley Tyler (Lynsley@bellsouth.net) to volunteer a Saturday or to obtain more information. If you can’t hammer nails, then sign up to provide a dish on Saturday, March 5 when we will provide lunch to 50 Habitat volunteers.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Morningside Preschool is now offering registration for the 2011-2012 school year. 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 contact Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director, at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org with questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Michael and Cathie Gay on the birth of their daughter, Emma Caroline, on January 29. Big sisters are Bryce and Grace.
GIVING UPDATE
Week 1/30 YTD
Needed $13,845 $69,226
Received $ 7,567 $48,904
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes
This is My Father’s World - An Environmental Call to Action
February 13 through March 6
Join the Morningside Bible Class for a four-week speaker series focusing on God's Creation and ways we can respond to the call to greater environmental stewardship. Our series begins next Sunday, February 13 with Dr. Dabney Dixon, Professor of Chemistry at Georgia State University, who will present “The House of Prayer for All People: Scientific Perspectives and God’s Creation”. This class meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
This morning, preschool children will hear about a man who couldn’t walk, as they listen to Get Up and Walk! K-1 and Grades 2-3 will consider Jesus’ message that we treat our enemies in a new way. Double Digits will attend worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
6:30 p.m. Covenant Network Dinner Meeting, Trinity Presbyterian
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
10 a.m. Common Ground
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Worship Team Meeting
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
9 a.m. Presbyterian Rally Day, Georgia Capitol
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle, Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
9:30 a.m. Preschool Movement Classes
7 p.m. Couples Group, Bremers’ home
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
5:30 p.m. New Church Development Dinner, Trinity Presbyterian
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
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
12 noon Fellowship; Bread for Journey
12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
6:30 p.m. Druid Hills Night Shelter
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