May 26, 2011
Life@Morningside - May 29, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SUMMER YOUTH OUTING, TIME & TALENT FAIR, SPECIAL SUMMER CONCERT AT MPC, PENTECOST BANNERS ON JUNE 12, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, ADVOCACY COMMITTEE, ANNUAL MEN'S RETREAT, DAILY DEVOTIONALS, SIX STAR, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, MISSION CAMP, DATES SET TO RETURN TO HAITI, FACILITIES COMMITTEE, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"An Unknown God"
Texts: John 14:15-21; Acts 17:22-31
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SUMMER YOUTH OUTING
MPC kids who have completed 3rd-7th grades are off to Six Flags on Friday, June 3. Contact Meredith Loftis today loftism@gmail.com if you would like to go and also if you are an adult willing to drive and chaperone.
TIME & TALENT FAIR
Wondering how to volunteer for MPC activities? After worship next Sunday, June 5, learn about the numerous outreach endeavors and church programs at Morningside. Chairs and leaders of many different committees will be available to discuss what our church is doing and how you can help. ALL members are encouraged to fill out a new Time & Talent form so we have a current record of your interests and abilities.
SPECIAL SUMMER CONCERT AT MPC
All are invited to The Atlanta Opera High School Institute Spring Concert at Morningside next Sunday, June 5, at 4 p.m. (free admission). This concert will culminate the 2010-2011 High School educational program, and will feature 11 select young singers from public and private schools throughout the area, performing highlights from the operatic repertoire. Walter Huff is music director of the program and will accompany the singers.
PENTECOST BANNERS ON JUNE 12
We recognize Pentecost as the beginning of Christ's church. Titled "Anointing Power," the pair of banners you will see at the front of the sanctuary on Pentecost makes use of batik fabrics in red, gold and yellow, to convey the power and energy of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles as tongues of fire, inspiring and enabling the start of the church - this Spirit that moved on that first Pentecost continues to move in our midst and in our souls, across all boundaries and throughout all time.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
Are you thinking about joining Morningside Church? Sunday, June 12 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.
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
MPC's Advocacy Committee supports social-justice efforts year-round, including the Covenant Network, Interfaith Children's Movement, and Presbyterian Day at the Capitol. Come join a meeting of the Advocacy Committee on Sunday, June 12, at 12:30 in Room 201 to discuss what activities and issues we should support in the coming months. We'll discuss the new advocacy partnership at the Presbytery as well.
ANNUAL MEN'S RETREAT
You are invited to the fourth annual Men of Morningside Saturday Escape! On Saturday, June 25, we will meet at the church at 9 a.m. and travel together to Suches, GA. There, we will be hosted by John Watson and John Hawkins at the Watson’s cabin (located two hours from Atlanta on the Appalachian Trail). There will be time to enjoy the setting and do some hiking, biking, fishing, and porch-swinging. We will take a group hike led by Bud Braddock, a retired Ranger with the National Forest Service. There will be a time of devotion and conversation led by Baron Mullis. We will share lunch, an evening meal and return Saturday evening. For more information, contact John Watson. RSVP to the church office (office@morningsidepc.org; 404.876.7396) by Wednesday, June 15. Cost is $20.
DAILY DEVOTIONALS
The Evangelism Committee is providing copies of Our Daily Bread for the months of June thru August for members and visitors. This free devotional booklet may be picked up in the narthex or the welcome center after worship this morning.
SIX STAR
Six Star Refugee Partnership collection of gently-used clothes for our Myanmar family concludes today May 29. For more information, contact Holly Campbell hollycampbell1 @gmail.com.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Register your 4 year old through 5th grader now for Adventures through the Wardrobe. VBS registration deadline is today. For more information, see the display in the Welcome Center for items that are needed for VBS – supplies, snacks and more. Sign up today to bring in a few items to support this outreach for the children in our community. Also, volunteers are needed for a workday on Wednesday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and final set up on Sunday afternoon, June 19, 2-5 p.m.
MISSION CAMP
It’s Not All About Me returns with outings to learn about those in need and how we can help. Register your (completed) 2nd-6th grader now. Deadline is next Sunday, June 5. Contact Melinda Sandkam at msandkam @morningsidepc.org for more information.
DATES SET TO RETURN TO HAITI
MPC will take a second pilgrimage to Haiti October 1-7. Plan on attending an informational meeting Sunday, June 19, 12:15 in Room 201 for all the details. Contact Brad Odom with questions jbradleyodom @gmail.com.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
The Facilities Committee is working on a Medical Emergency Policy. If you are CPR certified and willing to respond to a medical emergency while at church, please email John Watson at atwatson@mindspring.com. If you need further AED training, please indicate that. Your response by June 6 will help us make decisions about medical emergency training needs for the church.
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received 5/22/11—$6,510
Needed Year to Date—$290,751
Received Year to Date—$254,494
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes—Lost (and Found) in Translation
Go to any bookstore for a Bible, and you’ll be overwhelmed by the variety of translations. KJV, NIV, TEB, NLT, RSV, NASB, NRSV, ETC. Why are there so many different English translations? What are the strengths and weaknesses of them? Is there an “original Bible” we can rely on? Explore the answers to these questions and more with the Morningside Bible Class and Jack and James Klotz in “Lost (and Found) in Translation”, Sundays in June at 9:45am in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
Today, preschool children will hear A Song in the Night. They’ll learn how Paul and Silas escape from prison in the middle of the night. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, elementary classes and Double Digits will learn Paul’s teaching that new life in Christ makes people part of God’s household.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MAY 29
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
MONDAY, MAY 30
Church Offices closed in observance of Memorial Day
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MAY 31
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Atlanta Opera High School Institute Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
5:30 p.m. Church Retreat Committee
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Atlanta Opera High School Institute Rehearsal
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
10 a.m. Youth to Six Flags
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
9:45 a.m. Heifer Meeting
10:30 a.m. Youth Parent Meeting
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship; Time and Talent Fair
4 p.m. Atlanta Opera High School Institute Concert
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SUMMER YOUTH OUTING, TIME & TALENT FAIR, SPECIAL SUMMER CONCERT AT MPC, PENTECOST BANNERS ON JUNE 12, NEW MEMBER SUNDAY, ADVOCACY COMMITTEE, ANNUAL MEN'S RETREAT, DAILY DEVOTIONALS, SIX STAR, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, MISSION CAMP, DATES SET TO RETURN TO HAITI, FACILITIES COMMITTEE, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Baron Mullis preaching
"An Unknown God"
Texts: John 14:15-21; Acts 17:22-31
_______________________________________________________________________
SUMMER YOUTH OUTING
MPC kids who have completed 3rd-7th grades are off to Six Flags on Friday, June 3. Contact Meredith Loftis today loftism@gmail.com if you would like to go and also if you are an adult willing to drive and chaperone.
TIME & TALENT FAIR
Wondering how to volunteer for MPC activities? After worship next Sunday, June 5, learn about the numerous outreach endeavors and church programs at Morningside. Chairs and leaders of many different committees will be available to discuss what our church is doing and how you can help. ALL members are encouraged to fill out a new Time & Talent form so we have a current record of your interests and abilities.
SPECIAL SUMMER CONCERT AT MPC
All are invited to The Atlanta Opera High School Institute Spring Concert at Morningside next Sunday, June 5, at 4 p.m. (free admission). This concert will culminate the 2010-2011 High School educational program, and will feature 11 select young singers from public and private schools throughout the area, performing highlights from the operatic repertoire. Walter Huff is music director of the program and will accompany the singers.
PENTECOST BANNERS ON JUNE 12
We recognize Pentecost as the beginning of Christ's church. Titled "Anointing Power," the pair of banners you will see at the front of the sanctuary on Pentecost makes use of batik fabrics in red, gold and yellow, to convey the power and energy of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles as tongues of fire, inspiring and enabling the start of the church - this Spirit that moved on that first Pentecost continues to move in our midst and in our souls, across all boundaries and throughout all time.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
Are you thinking about joining Morningside Church? Sunday, June 12 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.
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
MPC's Advocacy Committee supports social-justice efforts year-round, including the Covenant Network, Interfaith Children's Movement, and Presbyterian Day at the Capitol. Come join a meeting of the Advocacy Committee on Sunday, June 12, at 12:30 in Room 201 to discuss what activities and issues we should support in the coming months. We'll discuss the new advocacy partnership at the Presbytery as well.
ANNUAL MEN'S RETREAT
You are invited to the fourth annual Men of Morningside Saturday Escape! On Saturday, June 25, we will meet at the church at 9 a.m. and travel together to Suches, GA. There, we will be hosted by John Watson and John Hawkins at the Watson’s cabin (located two hours from Atlanta on the Appalachian Trail). There will be time to enjoy the setting and do some hiking, biking, fishing, and porch-swinging. We will take a group hike led by Bud Braddock, a retired Ranger with the National Forest Service. There will be a time of devotion and conversation led by Baron Mullis. We will share lunch, an evening meal and return Saturday evening. For more information, contact John Watson. RSVP to the church office (office@morningsidepc.org; 404.876.7396) by Wednesday, June 15. Cost is $20.
DAILY DEVOTIONALS
The Evangelism Committee is providing copies of Our Daily Bread for the months of June thru August for members and visitors. This free devotional booklet may be picked up in the narthex or the welcome center after worship this morning.
SIX STAR
Six Star Refugee Partnership collection of gently-used clothes for our Myanmar family concludes today May 29. For more information, contact Holly Campbell hollycampbell1 @gmail.com.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Register your 4 year old through 5th grader now for Adventures through the Wardrobe. VBS registration deadline is today. For more information, see the display in the Welcome Center for items that are needed for VBS – supplies, snacks and more. Sign up today to bring in a few items to support this outreach for the children in our community. Also, volunteers are needed for a workday on Wednesday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and final set up on Sunday afternoon, June 19, 2-5 p.m.
MISSION CAMP
It’s Not All About Me returns with outings to learn about those in need and how we can help. Register your (completed) 2nd-6th grader now. Deadline is next Sunday, June 5. Contact Melinda Sandkam at msandkam @morningsidepc.org for more information.
DATES SET TO RETURN TO HAITI
MPC will take a second pilgrimage to Haiti October 1-7. Plan on attending an informational meeting Sunday, June 19, 12:15 in Room 201 for all the details. Contact Brad Odom with questions jbradleyodom @gmail.com.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
The Facilities Committee is working on a Medical Emergency Policy. If you are CPR certified and willing to respond to a medical emergency while at church, please email John Watson at atwatson@mindspring.com. If you need further AED training, please indicate that. Your response by June 6 will help us make decisions about medical emergency training needs for the church.
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received 5/22/11—$6,510
Needed Year to Date—$290,751
Received Year to Date—$254,494
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes—Lost (and Found) in Translation
Go to any bookstore for a Bible, and you’ll be overwhelmed by the variety of translations. KJV, NIV, TEB, NLT, RSV, NASB, NRSV, ETC. Why are there so many different English translations? What are the strengths and weaknesses of them? Is there an “original Bible” we can rely on? Explore the answers to these questions and more with the Morningside Bible Class and Jack and James Klotz in “Lost (and Found) in Translation”, Sundays in June at 9:45am in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
Today, preschool children will hear A Song in the Night. They’ll learn how Paul and Silas escape from prison in the middle of the night. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, elementary classes and Double Digits will learn Paul’s teaching that new life in Christ makes people part of God’s household.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MAY 29
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
MONDAY, MAY 30
Church Offices closed in observance of Memorial Day
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MAY 31
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Atlanta Opera High School Institute Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
2 p.m. Tai Chi
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
5:30 p.m. Church Retreat Committee
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Atlanta Opera High School Institute Rehearsal
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
10 a.m. Youth to Six Flags
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
8:15 a.m. Weight Watchers
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
9:45 a.m. Heifer Meeting
10:30 a.m. Youth Parent Meeting
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship; Time and Talent Fair
4 p.m. Atlanta Opera High School Institute Concert
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