March 10, 2011
Life@Morningside - March 13, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Worship This Sunday, Flowers in the Sanctuary, Welcome, Lenten Banners, Annual Report, Coffee & Dessert with Barron, Hunger Walk 2011, Help Feed Men at Druid Hills Night Shelter, Habitat for Humanity Build, Walk for Lent, Bible & Brunch Field Trips, Kids Explore Lent at Big Fun, Young Adults, ING Marathon, Morningside Preschool, One Gray Hair Luncheon, Youth Mission Trip 2011, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Our House Spring Collection, Women's Roundtable, Christian Education, This Week @ MPC
Life@Morningside
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Welcome to worship at Morningside Church. Please complete the information in the Friendship Pad at the end of the pews and pass the pads down and back again during the Concerns portion of worship. Worship notebooks and books for children are located on the kiosk outside the sanctuary. Nursery for infants is in Room 105; toddlers 18 months through 2 years are in Room 012. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Threes, fours & fives are in Room 011; K - 1st grade in Room 001; 2nd - 3rd grade in Room 003; Double Digits are in Room 005.
FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in celebration of Ibby Bailey's birthday by Laura and John Fillyaw (daughter & son-in-law).
WELCOME
We welcome Sarah and Gene Martin as our guest musicians today. They have been friends of Morningside in recent years, filling in for our organist/choirmaster Walter Huff, in times of his absence. Walter is presently serving as Chorus Master for two productions with San Diego Opera.
LENTEN BANNERS
Lenten Banner #1 entitled “Hand in Hand Amidst the Journey” represents the unsettled turmoil that we come with to the beginning of Lent. The issues of life, questions, cares and deep sighs of the soul along with the story of Jesus' death stir us deeply. The maroons, golds, rusts and burgundy batik fabrics represent the thunderstorm of emotions that come with Lent.
Lenten Banner #2 entitled “Labor Along the Journey” represents the last few weeks of Lent. The thunderstorm has subsided. We are coming to the end of Lent. Though many questions and concerns linger, the peace of Christ walks with us along the journey. The work of labor continues but the reassurance of the Holy Love of God through Jesus gives us comfort. The batik fabric shades of blue, gold and rust represent the calming and comfort of God.
ANNUAL REPORT
Copies of Morningside’s 2010 annual report are now available in the Narthex and Welcome Center.
COFFEE & DESSERT WITH BARON
In the month of March, every MPC member is invited to a gathering with our new pastor. There are eight choices at 7:30-8:30 in the evening. Though you have been 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!
HUNGER WALK 2011
MPC Double Digits will participate in this year’s Hunger Walk this afternoon. 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. Go to the Hunger Walk website to support our efforts.
HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER
MPC will provide a meal tonight for 30 men staying at Druid Hills Night Shelter. Contact Curt Barrett today to help with remaining needs.
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.
WALK FOR LENT
All in the Morningside community are invited to walk for an hour of exercise during Lent. There are varied dates and times and leaders, but the first one will be this Thursday evening, March 17. Meet Melinda Sandkam in the parking lot for a 6:30 p.m. start time. Check out the bulletin board and website for details on the scheduled Lenten Walks.
BIBLE & BRUNCH FIELD TRIPS
Mark your calendars now for the next Bible & Brunch field trip. The group visits the Al-Farooq Masjid Mosque on 14th Street this 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.
KIDS EXPLORE LENT AT BIG FUN
Kindergarten-3rd graders are invited to Big Fun next Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-1p.m. where we will explore the Lenten season, prepare planters for Habitat homes and enjoy lunch together. Our 4th-7th grade Double Digits are welcome as junior leaders. RSVP by this Tuesday, March 15 to Maggie Adams at magadams@gmail.com. Contact Melinda at msandkam@morningsidepc.org if you are able to volunteer a few hours of your Saturday to work with our kids.
YOUNG ADULTS
Young Adults will be gathering for a fun night of tapas at Eclipse di Luna (Miami Circle) this Saturday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Brooke Lampe brookelmsw@gmail.com with any questions.
ING MARATHON
Plan ahead to miss the crowds and street closings for the annual ING Marathon next Sunday, March 20. Maps are available in both the Narthex and online.
MORNINGSIDE PRESCHOOL
Mark your calendars now and dine out at George’s on Monday,
March 21. George’s will give 20 percent of their evening’s proceeds
back to MPP! Please let them know you are there to support Morningside. They are located at 1041 N. Highland Avenue, 30306, 404.892.3648.
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. The youth must register by April 1.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
On Saturday, March 26, MPC will serve dinner for the 30 homeless men at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries beginning at 5:30 p.m. If you would like to help serve or can prepare one of the dinner items, please sign up on the bulletin board located outside the session room. You may also contact Tony Fishpaw at 404.597.5485 or tonyfishpaw@me.com.
OUR HOUSE SPRING COLLECTION
Bring gently used spring and summer clothing for children five and under to baskets in Welcome Center through Sunday, March 27. These clothes and donations of wipes and diapers (all sizes) will go to Our House, the preschool in Decatur, for children facing homelessness.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
Women’s Roundtable will have its next meeting on Monday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to the church office (office@morningsidepc.org) if you would like to attend.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Adult Sunday School Classes
Join the Morningside Bible Class as we continue our series focusing on Christianity and the Arts. We are discussing the intersection between faith and artistic expression by exploring different art genres (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 about two Sisters, Mary and Martha, in the story A Better Thing to Do. Elementary classes will begin a series of lessons on the events of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday. Older Elementary classes and Double Digits will map the events of Holy Week in Jerusalem.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
Monday, MARCH 14
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
7:30 p.m. Coffee & Dessert
Tuesday, MARCH 15
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7:30 p.m. Coffee & Dessert
Wednesday, MARCH 16
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Small Group Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
7:30 p.m. Coffee & Dessert
Thursday, MARCH 17
10 a.m. Bible and Brunch
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. Coffee & Dessert
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
1 p.m. MPP Ballet
Saturday, MARCH 19
Habitat Build
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
10 a.m. Big Fun
6:30 p.m. Young Adult Outing
Sunday, MARCH 20
ING Marathon
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Global Concerns
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
Worship This Sunday, Flowers in the Sanctuary, Welcome, Lenten Banners, Annual Report, Coffee & Dessert with Barron, Hunger Walk 2011, Help Feed Men at Druid Hills Night Shelter, Habitat for Humanity Build, Walk for Lent, Bible & Brunch Field Trips, Kids Explore Lent at Big Fun, Young Adults, ING Marathon, Morningside Preschool, One Gray Hair Luncheon, Youth Mission Trip 2011, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Our House Spring Collection, Women's Roundtable, Christian Education, This Week @ MPC
Life@Morningside
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Welcome to worship at Morningside Church. Please complete the information in the Friendship Pad at the end of the pews and pass the pads down and back again during the Concerns portion of worship. Worship notebooks and books for children are located on the kiosk outside the sanctuary. Nursery for infants is in Room 105; toddlers 18 months through 2 years are in Room 012. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Threes, fours & fives are in Room 011; K - 1st grade in Room 001; 2nd - 3rd grade in Room 003; Double Digits are in Room 005.
FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in celebration of Ibby Bailey's birthday by Laura and John Fillyaw (daughter & son-in-law).
WELCOME
We welcome Sarah and Gene Martin as our guest musicians today. They have been friends of Morningside in recent years, filling in for our organist/choirmaster Walter Huff, in times of his absence. Walter is presently serving as Chorus Master for two productions with San Diego Opera.
LENTEN BANNERS
Lenten Banner #1 entitled “Hand in Hand Amidst the Journey” represents the unsettled turmoil that we come with to the beginning of Lent. The issues of life, questions, cares and deep sighs of the soul along with the story of Jesus' death stir us deeply. The maroons, golds, rusts and burgundy batik fabrics represent the thunderstorm of emotions that come with Lent.
Lenten Banner #2 entitled “Labor Along the Journey” represents the last few weeks of Lent. The thunderstorm has subsided. We are coming to the end of Lent. Though many questions and concerns linger, the peace of Christ walks with us along the journey. The work of labor continues but the reassurance of the Holy Love of God through Jesus gives us comfort. The batik fabric shades of blue, gold and rust represent the calming and comfort of God.
ANNUAL REPORT
Copies of Morningside’s 2010 annual report are now available in the Narthex and Welcome Center.
COFFEE & DESSERT WITH BARON
In the month of March, every MPC member is invited to a gathering with our new pastor. There are eight choices at 7:30-8:30 in the evening. Though you have been 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!
HUNGER WALK 2011
MPC Double Digits will participate in this year’s Hunger Walk this afternoon. 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. Go to the Hunger Walk website to support our efforts.
HELP FEED MEN AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER
MPC will provide a meal tonight for 30 men staying at Druid Hills Night Shelter. Contact Curt Barrett today to help with remaining needs.
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.
WALK FOR LENT
All in the Morningside community are invited to walk for an hour of exercise during Lent. There are varied dates and times and leaders, but the first one will be this Thursday evening, March 17. Meet Melinda Sandkam in the parking lot for a 6:30 p.m. start time. Check out the bulletin board and website for details on the scheduled Lenten Walks.
BIBLE & BRUNCH FIELD TRIPS
Mark your calendars now for the next Bible & Brunch field trip. The group visits the Al-Farooq Masjid Mosque on 14th Street this 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.
KIDS EXPLORE LENT AT BIG FUN
Kindergarten-3rd graders are invited to Big Fun next Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-1p.m. where we will explore the Lenten season, prepare planters for Habitat homes and enjoy lunch together. Our 4th-7th grade Double Digits are welcome as junior leaders. RSVP by this Tuesday, March 15 to Maggie Adams at magadams@gmail.com. Contact Melinda at msandkam@morningsidepc.org if you are able to volunteer a few hours of your Saturday to work with our kids.
YOUNG ADULTS
Young Adults will be gathering for a fun night of tapas at Eclipse di Luna (Miami Circle) this Saturday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Brooke Lampe brookelmsw@gmail.com with any questions.
ING MARATHON
Plan ahead to miss the crowds and street closings for the annual ING Marathon next Sunday, March 20. Maps are available in both the Narthex and online.
MORNINGSIDE PRESCHOOL
Mark your calendars now and dine out at George’s on Monday,
March 21. George’s will give 20 percent of their evening’s proceeds
back to MPP! Please let them know you are there to support Morningside. They are located at 1041 N. Highland Avenue, 30306, 404.892.3648.
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. The youth must register by April 1.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
On Saturday, March 26, MPC will serve dinner for the 30 homeless men at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries beginning at 5:30 p.m. If you would like to help serve or can prepare one of the dinner items, please sign up on the bulletin board located outside the session room. You may also contact Tony Fishpaw at 404.597.5485 or tonyfishpaw@me.com.
OUR HOUSE SPRING COLLECTION
Bring gently used spring and summer clothing for children five and under to baskets in Welcome Center through Sunday, March 27. These clothes and donations of wipes and diapers (all sizes) will go to Our House, the preschool in Decatur, for children facing homelessness.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
Women’s Roundtable will have its next meeting on Monday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to the church office (office@morningsidepc.org) if you would like to attend.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Adult Sunday School Classes
Join the Morningside Bible Class as we continue our series focusing on Christianity and the Arts. We are discussing the intersection between faith and artistic expression by exploring different art genres (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 about two Sisters, Mary and Martha, in the story A Better Thing to Do. Elementary classes will begin a series of lessons on the events of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday. Older Elementary classes and Double Digits will map the events of Holy Week in Jerusalem.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
Monday, MARCH 14
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
7:30 p.m. Coffee & Dessert
Tuesday, MARCH 15
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7:30 p.m. Coffee & Dessert
Wednesday, MARCH 16
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Classes
2 p.m. Tai Chi
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Small Group Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
7:30 p.m. Coffee & Dessert
Thursday, MARCH 17
10 a.m. Bible and Brunch
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. Coffee & Dessert
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
1 p.m. MPP Ballet
Saturday, MARCH 19
Habitat Build
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
10 a.m. Big Fun
6:30 p.m. Young Adult Outing
Sunday, MARCH 20
ING Marathon
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Global Concerns
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
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