WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, WELCOME, CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, THEOLOGY ON TAP, WALK FOR LENT, COUPLES GROUP, SUPPORT INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES, SERVING DINNER AT DRUID HILLS, LYDIA CIRCLE, YOUTH MISSION TRIP 2011, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, ST. JOSEPH'S HAITIAN DANCE BENEFIT-APRIL 18, TAI CHI, MAUNDY THURSDAY-APRIL 21, EASTER EGG HUNT, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE

Life@Morningside

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Sunday, April 3, 2011

Baron Mullis preaching

"Knowing and Being Known"

Texts: John 4:1-15; John 4:16-42

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FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Ellen Brown and James Landers in celebration of their wedding on April 2 in the Morningside sanctuary.

WELCOME

We welcome Sarah and Gene Martin as our guest musicians again this morning. 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.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

A brief congregational meeting will take place immediately after worship Sunday, April 10, for the purpose of dissolving the vacant Associate Pastor position.  The position can be re-established easily whenever we choose to add staff; this vote will save the church money by our not having to pay into the pension fund for a vacant job.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

This Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Theology on Tap will gather at the home of Ken Sharpe (1700 Timberland Road, 30345). You may ask yourself what does the baby Jesus have to do with Lent? Well, according to Dr. Thomas G. Long, a great deal. The men will be discussing Seasons' Greetings by Tom Long from the March 21-28, 2001 issue of The Christian Century.  All men of Morningside are welcome for dinner and discussion.  RSVP to the church office (office@morningsidepc.org), if you would like to attend. 

WALK FOR LENT

The Morningside community is invited to walk for an hour during Lent. There are varied dates, times and leaders. The last walks will be 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 13. Check out the bulletin board and website for more information.

COUPLES GROUP

MPC Couples Group will meet for dinner and conversation on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Franco's Restaurant (corner of Cheshire Bridge and Piedmont). Anna and Miguel Garcia are hosts for the evening. All couples, members and visitors, are welcome. The Couples Group gets together for dinner on the second Friday of each month, and new couples join each month. RSVP to Kathy and Alan Bremer, kdbremer @bellsouth.net, 404-872-3001.

SUPPORT INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES

Please bring canned foods (especially canned meats and vegetables) and pop-top items to the Welcome Center baskets April 3-24 to support our homeless and nearly homeless neighbors. We also need 8 volunteers to work the food pantry Saturday, April 9, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  For more information or to sign up, contact Shepherd Nancy Collins ncollins0209@gmail.com.

SERVING DINNER AT DRUID HILLS

Sign up on Mission bulletin board to assist with serving dinner to 30 men at Druid Hills Night Shelter next Sunday, April 10.  Contact shepherd Curt Barrett emailcurt@mindspring.com with any questions.

LYDIA CIRCLE

Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes members and visitors of MPC to join them for their next gathering on Thursday, April 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Tamara Nix  (1732 N. Rock Springs NE Atlanta, 30324).  The group is pleased to welcome our new pastor, The Rev. Dr. Baron A. Mullis, as the special guest that evening.   Please email Tara Parrish at taraparrish@bellsouth.net to RSVP and for any other details.

YOUTH MISSION TRIP 2011

The MPC Youth are making June plans for a trip to the Global Village Experience at Heifer International in Perryville, Arkansas. For more information on how you can help with fundraising, contact Carolyn Morton at carolynmorton@bellsouth.net. Starting today, you can buy a $10 stock certificate to support the trip.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY 

Are you thinking about joining Morningside Church? Palm Sunday, April 17 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.

ST. JOSEPH'S HAITIAN DANCE BENEFIT, APRIL 18

The Resurrection Dance Theater of St. Joseph's Home for Boys will perform a selection of traditional Haitian dances in the Cannon Chapel of the Candler School of Theology on the Emory campus on Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. St. Joseph's, dedicated to bringing boys from the streets of Port au Prince and providing them with a Christian home and family, lost two of its three buildings during the 2010 earthquake. Donations from the event benefit the continuing rebuilding of St. Joseph's.

TAI CHI

Spring Tai Chi instruction and practice continues on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  There will be 10 weekly classes altogether.  Instruction by Bob Wells and Doris Williams will build on the winter class, emphasizing the second half of 24 forms.  For further information or to sign up, contact Barbara Ray, 404.876.7892 or barbray@mindspring.com.

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 21

All are welcome for a Mediterranean style dinner at 6:15 in Fellowship Hall on April 21.  RSVP to church office today.  The evening will then continue with worship at 7 p.m.  Childcare available beginning at 6 p.m. Contact Brad Odom to volunteer to assist with preparation, serving or clean up for dinner.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Co-chairs Jennifer James and Robin Boren invite you to mark your calendars now for the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held at 11 a.m. (activities at 10:45) on Saturday, April 23. This is a big outreach to our community, and we hope that you will invite your neighbors to attend. Donations of filled eggs are needed as well as egg hiders, greeters and clean up crew. Sign up today or contact Jennifer James at jennjames@comcast.net.

GIVING UPDATE

                           WEEK 3/27     YTD

  Needed              $13,845    $179,989

  Received            $11,576    $162,007

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

Adult Sunday School Classes—Christianity and the Arts

Next Sunday, April 10, we will look at “Christianity and Music” - leader to be announced. This class meets in Room 201 each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome.

Children’s Classes

The story I Love You Jesus! will introduce the Preschool children to a special gift that Mary gave Jesus. Elementary Classes will enact part of the Seder ritual and then look at the way Jesus changed that meal as he blessed the wine and the bread. Double Digits will be in worship.

THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE

SUNDAY, APRIL 3

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship/Communion

12 noon Fellowship

12:30 p.m. Discipleship Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 4

MPP Spring Break

6:30 p.m. Lenten Walking

7 p.m. Mandolin Society

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

MPP Spring Break

6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

MPP Spring Break

2 p.m. Tai Chi

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

MPP Spring Break

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Handbell Choir

7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

MPP Spring Break

7 p.m. Couples Group

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

10 a.m. Heifer Trip Meeting

11 a.m. Worship with Baptism

12 noon Congregational Meeting; Fellowship

12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting; Double Digits to Calvin Center

12:30 p.m. Church Retreat Meeting; Spring Mission Trip Meeting

6 p.m. Druid Hills Night Shelter