May 12, 2011
Life@Morningside - May 15, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, END OF YEAR FOR CHILDREN'S CHOIRS, BIBLE & BRUNCH, LGBT & FRIENDS GET TOGETHER, START YOUR BIDDING, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, TORNADO RESPONSE, YOUNG ADULTS MEET FOR SERVICE AND SOCIALIZING, SIX STAR, PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, MISSION CAMP, MPP PRE-K CELEBRATION, SYMPATHY TO, CONGRATULATIONS TO, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"Sheep? Strangers? Gates?"
Texts: Psalm 23, John 10:1-10
_______________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Dale Glendening in honor of Robert Gray on the anniversary of Robert’s 58 years of ministry in the Presbyterian Church. Robert was ordained May 15, 1953 at First Presbyterian Church and thereafter served in the following Presbyterian Churches: Mullins, Black Mountain, Park Lake, Highland, Winter Park, and Covenant. He currently serves MPC as Assistant to the Minister.
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
Madelyn Millard, daughter of Amy and Brad Millard will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
END OF YEAR FOR CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
Both the Cherub and Treble choirs will be singing in worship this morning, and then they will enjoy an end of year picnic after worship.
BIBLE & BRUNCH
Our final field trip this spring will be this 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. this 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
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 or view it on-line to bid on all the exciting items including vacation homes, and Braves and Symphony tickets. The auction will close at the congregational lunch on Sunday, May 22. Don’t miss this opportunity!
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
RSVP 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 in the tornado ravaged southeast, MPC continues researching details for a trip in the near future to help with recovery.
- MPC is also working with the grassroots organization ‘Toomers for Tuscaloosa’ and is a donation site on Wednesdays in May, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for much needed items for those whose lives were devastated by the tornados.
- MPC member Heather Regnault is leading efforts to collect donations of needed items. Volunteer for a two-hour shift on a Wednesday to receive them. Contact Heather hpregnault @yahoo.com to let her know if you can help.
YOUNG ADULTS MEET FOR SERVICE AND SOCIALIZING
The Young Adults are invited to help provide and serve a meal for the guests at Clifton Sanctuary (369 Connecticut Ave., Candler Park) on Saturday, May 28. If you're in town and would like to help (or if you’d like to drop something off before you go), we need a few people to contribute toward pizzas and provide salad and dessert for 30. We’ll meet at Clifton to start prepping and serving at 5:30 pm and we’ll likely be finished around 7 pm, so we can plan to go out to dinner nearby afterward. Please contact Lisa Harris (770.856.2714 or Lisa.S.Harris @gmail.com) if you’d like to join us.
SIX STAR
Six Star Refugee Partnership is collecting gently-used clothes for our Myanmar family through May 29. Needed: men’s medium, 28-inch waist; women’s medium, sizes 6-8 and boy’s sizes 2-3 yrs. and 6-8 yrs. For more information, contact Holly Campbell hollycampbell1@gmail.com.
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.
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.
MPP PRE-K CELEBRATION
Join us in congratulating and wishing well the two Pre-K classes of Morningside Presbyterian Preschool as they graduate this coming Friday.
SYMPATHY TO
Peter Dickson and Todd Brawner on the death of Peter’s father, the Rev. Carl Dickson, on May 4.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Daisy Ottmann on the birth of her grandson Luke Michael Ottmann in Florida on Saturday, May 7. Parents are Jeff and Erica Ottmann.
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received 5/8/11—$18,972
Needed Year to Date—$263,060
Received Year to Date—$238,416
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
Preschool children will hear the story A New Friend and learn what happened that made Paul a strong spokesman for Jesus. The Elementary Classes and Double Digits will read Philippians 4:4-7 and explore how Christians might find ways to rejoice when things are going against them.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, MAY 16
7 p.m. Session; Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MAY 17
9 a.m. Walking Group
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Community Outreach
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, MAY 19
10 a.m. Bible & Brunch
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group; Walking Group
7 p.m. Atlanta Opera (High School Institute); Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MAY 20
11 a.m. Pre-K Celebration
7 p.m. LGBT Meeting, home of Nancy Collins
SATURDAY, MAY 21
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
11 a.m. MPP Ballet Recital
SUNDAY, MAY 22
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Congregational Lunch and Silent Auction
5 p.m. Harmony Chorus End-of-Year Concert
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, END OF YEAR FOR CHILDREN'S CHOIRS, BIBLE & BRUNCH, LGBT & FRIENDS GET TOGETHER, START YOUR BIDDING, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, TORNADO RESPONSE, YOUNG ADULTS MEET FOR SERVICE AND SOCIALIZING, SIX STAR, PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, MISSION CAMP, MPP PRE-K CELEBRATION, SYMPATHY TO, CONGRATULATIONS TO, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"Sheep? Strangers? Gates?"
Texts: Psalm 23, John 10:1-10
_______________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Dale Glendening in honor of Robert Gray on the anniversary of Robert’s 58 years of ministry in the Presbyterian Church. Robert was ordained May 15, 1953 at First Presbyterian Church and thereafter served in the following Presbyterian Churches: Mullins, Black Mountain, Park Lake, Highland, Winter Park, and Covenant. He currently serves MPC as Assistant to the Minister.
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
Madelyn Millard, daughter of Amy and Brad Millard will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
END OF YEAR FOR CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
Both the Cherub and Treble choirs will be singing in worship this morning, and then they will enjoy an end of year picnic after worship.
BIBLE & BRUNCH
Our final field trip this spring will be this 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. this 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
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 or view it on-line to bid on all the exciting items including vacation homes, and Braves and Symphony tickets. The auction will close at the congregational lunch on Sunday, May 22. Don’t miss this opportunity!
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
RSVP 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 in the tornado ravaged southeast, MPC continues researching details for a trip in the near future to help with recovery.
- MPC is also working with the grassroots organization ‘Toomers for Tuscaloosa’ and is a donation site on Wednesdays in May, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for much needed items for those whose lives were devastated by the tornados.
- MPC member Heather Regnault is leading efforts to collect donations of needed items. Volunteer for a two-hour shift on a Wednesday to receive them. Contact Heather hpregnault @yahoo.com to let her know if you can help.
YOUNG ADULTS MEET FOR SERVICE AND SOCIALIZING
The Young Adults are invited to help provide and serve a meal for the guests at Clifton Sanctuary (369 Connecticut Ave., Candler Park) on Saturday, May 28. If you're in town and would like to help (or if you’d like to drop something off before you go), we need a few people to contribute toward pizzas and provide salad and dessert for 30. We’ll meet at Clifton to start prepping and serving at 5:30 pm and we’ll likely be finished around 7 pm, so we can plan to go out to dinner nearby afterward. Please contact Lisa Harris (770.856.2714 or Lisa.S.Harris @gmail.com) if you’d like to join us.
SIX STAR
Six Star Refugee Partnership is collecting gently-used clothes for our Myanmar family through May 29. Needed: men’s medium, 28-inch waist; women’s medium, sizes 6-8 and boy’s sizes 2-3 yrs. and 6-8 yrs. For more information, contact Holly Campbell hollycampbell1@gmail.com.
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.
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.
MPP PRE-K CELEBRATION
Join us in congratulating and wishing well the two Pre-K classes of Morningside Presbyterian Preschool as they graduate this coming Friday.
SYMPATHY TO
Peter Dickson and Todd Brawner on the death of Peter’s father, the Rev. Carl Dickson, on May 4.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Daisy Ottmann on the birth of her grandson Luke Michael Ottmann in Florida on Saturday, May 7. Parents are Jeff and Erica Ottmann.
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received 5/8/11—$18,972
Needed Year to Date—$263,060
Received Year to Date—$238,416
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
Preschool children will hear the story A New Friend and learn what happened that made Paul a strong spokesman for Jesus. The Elementary Classes and Double Digits will read Philippians 4:4-7 and explore how Christians might find ways to rejoice when things are going against them.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, MAY 16
7 p.m. Session; Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MAY 17
9 a.m. Walking Group
9:30 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Community Outreach
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
10:50 a.m. Preschool Yoga Class
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, MAY 19
10 a.m. Bible & Brunch
12:30 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group; Walking Group
7 p.m. Atlanta Opera (High School Institute); Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MAY 20
11 a.m. Pre-K Celebration
7 p.m. LGBT Meeting, home of Nancy Collins
SATURDAY, MAY 21
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
11 a.m. MPP Ballet Recital
SUNDAY, MAY 22
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Congregational Lunch and Silent Auction
5 p.m. Harmony Chorus End-of-Year Concert
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