March 03, 2011
Life@Morningside - March 6, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE 2011 RETREAT COMMITTEE, PICK A PAN SUNDAY, PANCAKES AND PAJAMA PARTY, PAJAMAS FOR THREADS, ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, LYDIA CIRCLE, COFFEE AND DESSERT WITH BARON, MOTHER/DAUGHTER BEADWORK EVENING, DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME, HUNGER WALK 2011, HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD, BIBLE & BRUNCH FIELD TRIPS, COUPLES GROUP, ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON, YOUTH MISSION TRIP 2011, CONGRATULATIONS TO, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"Coming Down the Mountain"
Texts: Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9
_______________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Jeff Raines to the glory of God and in love and honor of his grandchildren; Camden Rae Jones, John Matthew Raines and Joshua Malachi Raines (due April 17).
CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE 2011 RETREAT COMMITTEE
Since the dates for the 2011 Morningside retreat have moved up from November to October 14-16, we want to get started with our planning. Getting a good speaker is a high priority, and they get booked up quickly. The first meeting of the Retreat Committee will be today. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please join us at 12:45 p.m. in Baron's office. For more information, please contact Mary Chapman at mvchapman@bellsouth.net.
PICK A PAN SUNDAY
Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, March 8 filled with the requested item to help feed 45 men attending the Common Ground program at AIDS Alliance for Faith and Health.
PANCAKES AND PAJAMA PARTY
All are invited to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at our annual MPC and Preschool Pancake Supper and Pajama Party this Tuesday, March 8, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Kids are invited to wear their favorite PJs. Enjoy dinner for the whole family while Ruby the Clown delights the children with his tricks and antics.
PAJAMAS FOR THREADS
Our collection of new pajamas, socks and underwear for Threads, a children’s clothing ministry of All-Saints Episcopal Church continues. Please place your donated items in the Welcome Center baskets or bring them to the Shrove Tuesday dinner.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Please plan to join us for our Ash Wednesday Service, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. This solemn and sacred worship service marks the beginning of the season of Lent and includes the imposition of ashes. Childcare will be provided in Room 105.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle will hold their next meeting Thursday, March 10. For more information or to RSVP contact Tara Parrish at taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
COFFEE & DESSERT WITH BARON
In the month of March, every MPC member will be invited to a gathering with our new pastor. Most of them are 7:30-8:30 in evening, except for this upcoming Saturday, March 12, 3-4 p.m. in Decatur. Though you will be invited to a location relatively close to where you live, you are welcome to attend a different one if it is a better time. See the list of locations and dates on the website and be sure to RSVP so we know where to expect you!
MOTHER/DAUGHTER BEADWORK EVENING
Next Saturday, March 12 moms, mother-figures, and misses (2nd grade and older) will enjoy beadwork and mosaic-making, pizza and an intro to Calvin Center’s horse camp from 6 to 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help, contact Carolyn Morton (carolynmorton@bellsouth.net). To RSVP, contact Shavon Starling-Louis (shavon.starlinglouis@students.Ctsnet .edu) by Tuesday, March 8.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday, March 13. Remember to set your clock ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday, March 12.
HUNGER WALK 2011
MPC Double Digits will participate in this year’s Hunger Walk next Sunday, March 13. This 5k walk/run will raise money for local area food banks. Morningside’s designation is Intown Collaborative Ministries. The walk begins at 2 p.m. at Turner Field. For more information, contact Heather Bardole at hefbardole@gmail.com.
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, March 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.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
MPC is looking for volunteers through April 2 for the Spring Habitat build. Sign up on the bulletin board across from the Session Room 103 or contact Lynsley Tyler at Lynsley@bellsouth.net to volunteer or to obtain more information.
BIBLE & BRUNCH FIELD TRIPS
Mark your calendars now for the next Bible & Brunch field trip. The group visit the Al-Farooq Masjid Mosque on 14th Street on Thursday, March 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Childcare is provided at MPC from 9:30 to 11:45. Anyone who would like to go to lunch afterwards is welcome. RSVP to the church office at office@morningsidepc.org.
COUPLES GROUP
All couples are invited to the next gathering of the Couples Group this Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by Todd Brawner and Peter Clayton (425 Kensington Parc Drive, Avondale Estates)! Todd and Peter will be serving a pork loin roast and will have beverages on hand, so please bring an appetizer or side dish to share. Mark your calendars now and invite someone new to the group! RSVP to Kathy and Al Bremer at kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON
At noon on Wednesday, March 23, One Gray Hair will gather in Fellowship Hall for some Low Country food and a program by Joe Dabney. Joe is a noted author and retiree from Lockheed-Georgia Company who has written and published a number of books. We are looking forward to a great program and the chance to pick up autographed copies of Joe's books! For more information or to RSVP, contact Sarah and Richard Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP 2011
The youth at MPC (5th grade and older) are making plans for a June trip to the Global Village Experience at Heifer International in Perryville, Arkansas. For more information about the trip, contact Carolyn Morton at carolynmorton@bellsouth.net.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Tia and Brian Bartis on the birth of their son, Hollis “Brady” Bartis, on February 23, 2011. Older brothers are Robert and Luke.
GIVING UPDATE
Week 2/27 YTD
Needed $13,845 $124,607
Received $ 9,048 $104,712
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes
Join the Morningside Bible Class for a six-week series focusing on Christianity and the Arts, beginning next Sunday, March 13. We will discuss the intersection between faith and artistic expression by exploring different art genres. Starting with Morningside member, Sarah Tomaka, the emphasis will be on a historic survey of religious painting, sculpture and stained glass. The following weeks will include discussions on film, theatre, architecture, fiction and other artistic endeavors. This class meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
Today, Preschool children will hear A Wonderful Sight, a story about Jesus and a blind man. Elementary classes will study The Transfiguration, with an emphasis on learning more about Moses and Elijah. Double Digits will be in worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Children’s Curriculum Meeting
12:45 p.m. 2011 Retreat Committee
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
3 p.m. SIS Teen Volunteer Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 7
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MARCH 8
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
10 a.m. Common Ground
12:30 p.m. Playball
5:30 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Sierra Club
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
7:30 p.m. Venture Crew
8 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MARCH 10
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
1 p.m. MPP Ballet
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Habitat Build
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
3 p.m. Coffee and Dessert
6 p.m. Mother/Daughter Beadwork Evening
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
Daylight Saving Time Begins
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting
2 p.m. Hunger Walk; Harmony Chorus
6 p.m. Druid Hills
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE 2011 RETREAT COMMITTEE, PICK A PAN SUNDAY, PANCAKES AND PAJAMA PARTY, PAJAMAS FOR THREADS, ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, LYDIA CIRCLE, COFFEE AND DESSERT WITH BARON, MOTHER/DAUGHTER BEADWORK EVENING, DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME, HUNGER WALK 2011, HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD, BIBLE & BRUNCH FIELD TRIPS, COUPLES GROUP, ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON, YOUTH MISSION TRIP 2011, CONGRATULATIONS TO, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"Coming Down the Mountain"
Texts: Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9
_______________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Jeff Raines to the glory of God and in love and honor of his grandchildren; Camden Rae Jones, John Matthew Raines and Joshua Malachi Raines (due April 17).
CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE 2011 RETREAT COMMITTEE
Since the dates for the 2011 Morningside retreat have moved up from November to October 14-16, we want to get started with our planning. Getting a good speaker is a high priority, and they get booked up quickly. The first meeting of the Retreat Committee will be today. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please join us at 12:45 p.m. in Baron's office. For more information, please contact Mary Chapman at mvchapman@bellsouth.net.
PICK A PAN SUNDAY
Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, March 8 filled with the requested item to help feed 45 men attending the Common Ground program at AIDS Alliance for Faith and Health.
PANCAKES AND PAJAMA PARTY
All are invited to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at our annual MPC and Preschool Pancake Supper and Pajama Party this Tuesday, March 8, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Kids are invited to wear their favorite PJs. Enjoy dinner for the whole family while Ruby the Clown delights the children with his tricks and antics.
PAJAMAS FOR THREADS
Our collection of new pajamas, socks and underwear for Threads, a children’s clothing ministry of All-Saints Episcopal Church continues. Please place your donated items in the Welcome Center baskets or bring them to the Shrove Tuesday dinner.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Please plan to join us for our Ash Wednesday Service, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. This solemn and sacred worship service marks the beginning of the season of Lent and includes the imposition of ashes. Childcare will be provided in Room 105.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle will hold their next meeting Thursday, March 10. For more information or to RSVP contact Tara Parrish at taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
COFFEE & DESSERT WITH BARON
In the month of March, every MPC member will be invited to a gathering with our new pastor. Most of them are 7:30-8:30 in evening, except for this upcoming Saturday, March 12, 3-4 p.m. in Decatur. Though you will be invited to a location relatively close to where you live, you are welcome to attend a different one if it is a better time. See the list of locations and dates on the website and be sure to RSVP so we know where to expect you!
MOTHER/DAUGHTER BEADWORK EVENING
Next Saturday, March 12 moms, mother-figures, and misses (2nd grade and older) will enjoy beadwork and mosaic-making, pizza and an intro to Calvin Center’s horse camp from 6 to 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help, contact Carolyn Morton (carolynmorton@bellsouth.net). To RSVP, contact Shavon Starling-Louis (shavon.starlinglouis@students.Ctsnet .edu) by Tuesday, March 8.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday, March 13. Remember to set your clock ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday, March 12.
HUNGER WALK 2011
MPC Double Digits will participate in this year’s Hunger Walk next Sunday, March 13. This 5k walk/run will raise money for local area food banks. Morningside’s designation is Intown Collaborative Ministries. The walk begins at 2 p.m. at Turner Field. For more information, contact Heather Bardole at hefbardole@gmail.com.
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, March 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.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
MPC is looking for volunteers through April 2 for the Spring Habitat build. Sign up on the bulletin board across from the Session Room 103 or contact Lynsley Tyler at Lynsley@bellsouth.net to volunteer or to obtain more information.
BIBLE & BRUNCH FIELD TRIPS
Mark your calendars now for the next Bible & Brunch field trip. The group visit the Al-Farooq Masjid Mosque on 14th Street on Thursday, March 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Childcare is provided at MPC from 9:30 to 11:45. Anyone who would like to go to lunch afterwards is welcome. RSVP to the church office at office@morningsidepc.org.
COUPLES GROUP
All couples are invited to the next gathering of the Couples Group this Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by Todd Brawner and Peter Clayton (425 Kensington Parc Drive, Avondale Estates)! Todd and Peter will be serving a pork loin roast and will have beverages on hand, so please bring an appetizer or side dish to share. Mark your calendars now and invite someone new to the group! RSVP to Kathy and Al Bremer at kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON
At noon on Wednesday, March 23, One Gray Hair will gather in Fellowship Hall for some Low Country food and a program by Joe Dabney. Joe is a noted author and retiree from Lockheed-Georgia Company who has written and published a number of books. We are looking forward to a great program and the chance to pick up autographed copies of Joe's books! For more information or to RSVP, contact Sarah and Richard Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP 2011
The youth at MPC (5th grade and older) are making plans for a June trip to the Global Village Experience at Heifer International in Perryville, Arkansas. For more information about the trip, contact Carolyn Morton at carolynmorton@bellsouth.net.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Tia and Brian Bartis on the birth of their son, Hollis “Brady” Bartis, on February 23, 2011. Older brothers are Robert and Luke.
GIVING UPDATE
Week 2/27 YTD
Needed $13,845 $124,607
Received $ 9,048 $104,712
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes
Join the Morningside Bible Class for a six-week series focusing on Christianity and the Arts, beginning next Sunday, March 13. We will discuss the intersection between faith and artistic expression by exploring different art genres. Starting with Morningside member, Sarah Tomaka, the emphasis will be on a historic survey of religious painting, sculpture and stained glass. The following weeks will include discussions on film, theatre, architecture, fiction and other artistic endeavors. This class meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
Today, Preschool children will hear A Wonderful Sight, a story about Jesus and a blind man. Elementary classes will study The Transfiguration, with an emphasis on learning more about Moses and Elijah. Double Digits will be in worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Children’s Curriculum Meeting
12:45 p.m. 2011 Retreat Committee
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
3 p.m. SIS Teen Volunteer Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 7
6:45 p.m. Parliamentarians
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MARCH 8
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
10 a.m. Common Ground
12:30 p.m. Playball
5:30 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Sierra Club
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
7:30 p.m. Venture Crew
8 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MARCH 10
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
1 p.m. MPP Ballet
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Habitat Build
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
3 p.m. Coffee and Dessert
6 p.m. Mother/Daughter Beadwork Evening
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
Daylight Saving Time Begins
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting
2 p.m. Hunger Walk; Harmony Chorus
6 p.m. Druid Hills
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