May 05, 2011
Life@Morningside - May 8, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES, SERVING DINNER AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, PICK A PAN SUNDAY, LYDIA CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, ATTEND THEATER TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S SHELTER, BIBLE & BRUNCH, LGBT & FRIENDS GET TOGETHER, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, TORNADO RESPONSE, START YOUR BIDDING, SIX STAR, PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, MISSION CAMP, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, May 8, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"For All Who Are Far Away"
Texts: Psalm 119:1-4; 12-19; Acts 2:14a; 36-41
_______________________________________________________________________
CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES
This morning, we honor MPC seniors as they graduate high school. Annie Reynolds McNeill will be attending Wake Forest University and Lindy Jacqueline Menefee will be attending University of Georgia. We wish them all the best!
SERVING DINNER AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER
Sign up today to provide a dish to serve 30 men at the night shelter this evening. Contact Curt Barrett emailcurt@mindspring.com.
PICK A PAN SUNDAY
Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, May 10 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, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes MPC members and visitors to join them for their next gathering this Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Atlanta Botanical Garden for cocktails and fellowship. Email Tara Parrish taraparrish@bellsouth.net to RSVP and for more information.
COUPLES GROUP
The next meeting of the couples group will be this Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the home of Susan and Tom Oder (1334 Old Johnson Ferry Rd., 30319). New couples are welcome, so if you haven’t been yet, now is the perfect time! For more information or to RSVP email Susan and Tom at susan.oder@harrynorman.com.
ATTEND THEATER TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S SHELTER
Purchase a ticket to see Anton Chekov’s ‘The Seagull’ on Saturday, May 14 at 8 p.m. or Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. at Fabrefaction Theater. Proceeds go to the Shearith Israel Women’s Shelter. Contact Melinda Sandkam at msandkam@ morningsidepc.org with questions or if you would like to go with a group from MPC.
BIBLE & BRUNCH
Our final field trip this spring will be on Thursday, May 19 to visit the Hindu Temple in Riverdale. Meet for 9:30 a.m. departure from MPC, returning by 11:30. Childcare provided at MPC. RSVP to church office.
LGBT & FRIENDS GET TOGETHER
Save the date for the next LGBT & Friends gathering at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at the home of Nancy Collins. This group is open to all MPC members and friends who support full inclusion within the church. RSVP to Peter Dickson at 404.839.1281 or peter.dickson @comcast.net
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
RSVP this week to the church office to enjoy a delicious meal after worship on Sunday, May 22. Suggested donation is $10. Contact Brad Odom at jbradleyodom@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer to set up, serve or clean up.
TORNADO RESPONSE
As needs are being assessed throughout the tornado ravaged southeast, MPC is researching details for a trip in next few weeks or months to help with recovery. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is already at work and you can give specifically to tornado relief at www.pcusa.org. PDA is known for their long-term planning in recovery efforts as evidenced by on-going work for New Orleans, Haiti, Nashville and most recently Japan. In response to the current disaster that has affected so many people throughout the Southeast, MPC has chosen to send $500 to PDA from contingency funds for mission. Additionally, MPC is going to be a donation site for the next three Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for much needed items for those whose lives were devastated by the tornados. Check out the grassroots organization ‘Toomers for Tuscaloosa’ which is bringing rivals Alabama and Auburn together. MPC member Heather Regnault will be spearheading this effort which will not only collect donations of most critically needed items, but will also need volunteers to take two hour shifts on a Wednesday to receive them, drivers of vans or SUVs to move them to distribution center in Peachtree City and much more. Sign up today in the narthex or contact Heather hpregnault @yahoo.com to let her know how you can do hands-on work for tornado victims.
START YOUR BIDDING
We wish to thank everyone who donated items for the auction to support our youth in their trip to the Heifer Global Challenge, June 8-11. Be sure to pick up a Silent Auction Booklet today or view it on-line to start bidding on all the exciting items including vacation homes, and Braves and Symphony tickets. The auction will close at the congregational lunch following worship on Sunday, May 22. Don’t miss this opportunity!
SIX STAR
Six Star Refugee Partnership will collect gently-used clothes for our family from Myanmar from May 8-29. Needed are: adult size men’s medium, 28-inch waist; women’s medium, sizes 6-8 and boy’s sizes 2-3 yrs. and 6-8 yrs.
PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
Register now for Camp Morningside, Summer 2011. MPP’s summer camp is open to children ages 2 to 5. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and camp begins June 6 and runs through August 5 with a break for Vacation Bible School, June 20-24. For more information, contact Sarah Tomaka, at mpp@morningsidepc.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Register your 4 yr. old through 5th grader for Adventures through the Wardrobe, June 20-24, 8:45 a.m.-12 noon (registration deadline is May 29). Forms are on our website and the bulletin board across from the nursery Room 105. There is aftercare from 12-5 p.m. each day (if needed). Volunteer opportunities are available. Please contact Melinda Sandkam at msandkam@morningsidepc.org to volunteer or for more information (first workday is this Wednesday, May 11, 9 a.m.-12 noon).
MISSION CAMP
‘It’s Not All About Me’ returns July 25-29 with favorite outings to learn about children and seniors in need, those facing hunger and homelessness, and how we can help animals and our environment. Register your (completed) 2nd-6th grader for a week of learning and fun. Forms are on our website (registration deadline is June 5). Volunteers are needed. Contact Melinda Sandkam to help make this week special for our kids.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes—Did I hear that right?
What makes a good sermon? A great sermon? What makes a good preacher? A great preacher? We all know good preaching when we hear it, but what makes it good? Lead by our own Baron Mullis, for the five Sundays in May, the Adult Bible Study Class will look at the form a sermon might take and what its function might be by looking at and listening to examples by five luminary 20th Century preachers. The Bible Class will meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201 and all are welcome.
Children’s Classes
The Preschool Class will hear the story Sad Day, Happy Day to learn about the way Peter helped a woman named Dorcas. Elementary children and Double Digits will read Colossians 3:12-15 and discuss the qualities that Christians are to show others: compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience and love.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MAY 8
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/ Mother’s Day Offering received
12 noon Fellowship
6 p.m. Serve at Druid Hills
MONDAY, MAY 9
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, MAY 10
9 a.m. Walking Group
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, MAY 11
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
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
THURSDAY, MAY 12
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group; Walking Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Safety
FRIDAY, MAY 13
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
1 p.m. MPP Ballet Class
5:30 p.m. Colmer/Johnston Wedding Rehearsal
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, MAY 14
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
4:30 p.m. Colmer/Johnston Wedding
SUNDAY, MAY 15
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship; Children’s Choir Picnic
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received 5/1/11—$ 8,274
Needed Year to Date—$249,215
Received Year to Date—$219,444
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES, SERVING DINNER AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER, PICK A PAN SUNDAY, LYDIA CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, ATTEND THEATER TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S SHELTER, BIBLE & BRUNCH, LGBT & FRIENDS GET TOGETHER, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, TORNADO RESPONSE, START YOUR BIDDING, SIX STAR, PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, MISSION CAMP, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"For All Who Are Far Away"
Texts: Psalm 119:1-4; 12-19; Acts 2:14a; 36-41
_______________________________________________________________________
CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES
This morning, we honor MPC seniors as they graduate high school. Annie Reynolds McNeill will be attending Wake Forest University and Lindy Jacqueline Menefee will be attending University of Georgia. We wish them all the best!
SERVING DINNER AT DRUID HILLS NIGHT SHELTER
Sign up today to provide a dish to serve 30 men at the night shelter this evening. Contact Curt Barrett emailcurt@mindspring.com.
PICK A PAN SUNDAY
Take home an empty pan from the narthex today and return it by 10 a.m. this Tuesday, May 10 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, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes MPC members and visitors to join them for their next gathering this Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Atlanta Botanical Garden for cocktails and fellowship. Email Tara Parrish taraparrish@bellsouth.net to RSVP and for more information.
COUPLES GROUP
The next meeting of the couples group will be this Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the home of Susan and Tom Oder (1334 Old Johnson Ferry Rd., 30319). New couples are welcome, so if you haven’t been yet, now is the perfect time! For more information or to RSVP email Susan and Tom at susan.oder@harrynorman.com.
ATTEND THEATER TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S SHELTER
Purchase a ticket to see Anton Chekov’s ‘The Seagull’ on Saturday, May 14 at 8 p.m. or Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. at Fabrefaction Theater. Proceeds go to the Shearith Israel Women’s Shelter. Contact Melinda Sandkam at msandkam@ morningsidepc.org with questions or if you would like to go with a group from MPC.
BIBLE & BRUNCH
Our final field trip this spring will be on Thursday, May 19 to visit the Hindu Temple in Riverdale. Meet for 9:30 a.m. departure from MPC, returning by 11:30. Childcare provided at MPC. RSVP to church office.
LGBT & FRIENDS GET TOGETHER
Save the date for the next LGBT & Friends gathering at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at the home of Nancy Collins. This group is open to all MPC members and friends who support full inclusion within the church. RSVP to Peter Dickson at 404.839.1281 or peter.dickson @comcast.net
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
RSVP this week to the church office to enjoy a delicious meal after worship on Sunday, May 22. Suggested donation is $10. Contact Brad Odom at jbradleyodom@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer to set up, serve or clean up.
TORNADO RESPONSE
As needs are being assessed throughout the tornado ravaged southeast, MPC is researching details for a trip in next few weeks or months to help with recovery. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is already at work and you can give specifically to tornado relief at www.pcusa.org. PDA is known for their long-term planning in recovery efforts as evidenced by on-going work for New Orleans, Haiti, Nashville and most recently Japan. In response to the current disaster that has affected so many people throughout the Southeast, MPC has chosen to send $500 to PDA from contingency funds for mission. Additionally, MPC is going to be a donation site for the next three Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for much needed items for those whose lives were devastated by the tornados. Check out the grassroots organization ‘Toomers for Tuscaloosa’ which is bringing rivals Alabama and Auburn together. MPC member Heather Regnault will be spearheading this effort which will not only collect donations of most critically needed items, but will also need volunteers to take two hour shifts on a Wednesday to receive them, drivers of vans or SUVs to move them to distribution center in Peachtree City and much more. Sign up today in the narthex or contact Heather hpregnault @yahoo.com to let her know how you can do hands-on work for tornado victims.
START YOUR BIDDING
We wish to thank everyone who donated items for the auction to support our youth in their trip to the Heifer Global Challenge, June 8-11. Be sure to pick up a Silent Auction Booklet today or view it on-line to start bidding on all the exciting items including vacation homes, and Braves and Symphony tickets. The auction will close at the congregational lunch following worship on Sunday, May 22. Don’t miss this opportunity!
SIX STAR
Six Star Refugee Partnership will collect gently-used clothes for our family from Myanmar from May 8-29. Needed are: adult size men’s medium, 28-inch waist; women’s medium, sizes 6-8 and boy’s sizes 2-3 yrs. and 6-8 yrs.
PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
Register now for Camp Morningside, Summer 2011. MPP’s summer camp is open to children ages 2 to 5. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and camp begins June 6 and runs through August 5 with a break for Vacation Bible School, June 20-24. For more information, contact Sarah Tomaka, at mpp@morningsidepc.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Register your 4 yr. old through 5th grader for Adventures through the Wardrobe, June 20-24, 8:45 a.m.-12 noon (registration deadline is May 29). Forms are on our website and the bulletin board across from the nursery Room 105. There is aftercare from 12-5 p.m. each day (if needed). Volunteer opportunities are available. Please contact Melinda Sandkam at msandkam@morningsidepc.org to volunteer or for more information (first workday is this Wednesday, May 11, 9 a.m.-12 noon).
MISSION CAMP
‘It’s Not All About Me’ returns July 25-29 with favorite outings to learn about children and seniors in need, those facing hunger and homelessness, and how we can help animals and our environment. Register your (completed) 2nd-6th grader for a week of learning and fun. Forms are on our website (registration deadline is June 5). Volunteers are needed. Contact Melinda Sandkam to help make this week special for our kids.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes—Did I hear that right?
What makes a good sermon? A great sermon? What makes a good preacher? A great preacher? We all know good preaching when we hear it, but what makes it good? Lead by our own Baron Mullis, for the five Sundays in May, the Adult Bible Study Class will look at the form a sermon might take and what its function might be by looking at and listening to examples by five luminary 20th Century preachers. The Bible Class will meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201 and all are welcome.
Children’s Classes
The Preschool Class will hear the story Sad Day, Happy Day to learn about the way Peter helped a woman named Dorcas. Elementary children and Double Digits will read Colossians 3:12-15 and discuss the qualities that Christians are to show others: compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience and love.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MAY 8
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/ Mother’s Day Offering received
12 noon Fellowship
6 p.m. Serve at Druid Hills
MONDAY, MAY 9
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, MAY 10
9 a.m. Walking Group
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, MAY 11
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
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
THURSDAY, MAY 12
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group; Walking Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Safety
FRIDAY, MAY 13
9:30 a.m. MPP Movement Class
1 p.m. MPP Ballet Class
5:30 p.m. Colmer/Johnston Wedding Rehearsal
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, MAY 14
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
4:30 p.m. Colmer/Johnston Wedding
SUNDAY, MAY 15
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship; Children’s Choir Picnic
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received 5/1/11—$ 8,274
Needed Year to Date—$249,215
Received Year to Date—$219,444
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