July 14, 2011
Life@Morningside - July 17, 2011
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, GUEST PREACHER, PASTOR ON CALL, WELCOME HOME BASKETS, THEATER OUTING, MISSION CAMP NEEDS YOU, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, GOT GAME? "THIS I BELIEVE...", SAVE THE DATE FOR MONTREAT, NEW REFUGEE FAMILY ARRIVING, CONGRATULATIONS TO, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Rev. Glenn Small preaching
"Killed by An Illusion"
Texts: Ecclesiastes 5:1-6; Matthew 8:18-28
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FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers are given by the Paul Family to the glory of God and in loving memory of their son Scott Paul.
GUEST PREACHER
This Sunday morning we welcome Morningside member, The Rev. Dr. Glenn Small, Jr., to our pulpit as guest preacher. A native of Virginia, Glenn was ordained in Atlanta Presbytery in 1967. He has been an affiliate member of Morningside for seven years. Glenn is an avid reader, small group and retreat leader, and avid stamp and porcelain collector.
PASTOR ON CALL
During Baron's study leave and vacation, Glenn Small is serving as pastor on call. Glenn is an ordained Presbyterian minister and a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. He can be reached at 770.414.5957 or 404.862.7340. During office hours, you may also contact the church office at 404.876.7396.
WELCOME HOME BASKETS
We are collecting items to create “Welcome Home” baskets for the men moving on from Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. See the display in the Welcome Center for requested items and bring them in this week. Contact Shepherd Tony Fishpaw 404.597.5485 tonyfishpaw@ me.com.
THEATER OUTING
This evening, a group from Morningside is attending Georgia Shakespeare’s production of “The Tempest.” We plan to also attend their next show – a British farce called “Noises Off” on Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m. Contact Melinda by July 31 for a group ticket ($26.75) to enjoy an evening of hilarity. Picnic tables will be available before the show for dining together.
MISSION CAMP NEEDS YOU
We have 24 kids registered for our third Mission Camp July 25-29. Now, we are working to secure enough chaperones and drivers. This is a very important aspect of Mission Camp, as most of our week is spent visiting outreach programs. There are still needs on Monday (2), Thursday (2), and Friday (3). We MUST have more help in order to transport kids each day. Monday and Thursday could be half days , and Friday is not all day. Contact Melinda Sandkam today to sign up for a morning, afternoon or whole day, or see the needs on the bulletin board outside of Session Room 103.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
On Saturday, July 23 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.
GOT GAME?
“Ping Pong, Pop Tarts and Prayer” continues through the summer for completed third through seventh graders at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays in Rooms 003 and 005. The Double Digits and Youth of MPC are invited to meet Ms. Meredith on Sunday mornings to enjoy a cookies ‘n cream or frosted blueberry Pop Tart between games of ping pong, foosball and air hockey. This fun time of fellowship is wrapped up with prayer before the worship hour.
“THIS I BELIEVE…”
These words prompt various responses from all of us. Some think of Starbucks cups, others of Edward R. Murrow, and at least a few of us remember a service at MPC where our fellow congregants told us what they held as core values. We will repeat This I Believe as our 11 a.m. worship on Sunday, August 7. This year’s homilies will be delivered by Jennye Guy, Bill Means and Ruthlyn Newell. Don’t miss this chance to hear what Jennye, Bill and Ruthlyn believe!
SAVE THE DATE FOR MONTREAT
Save the dates October 14-16! Our church retreat has moved to a prime fall foliage date. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for this year’s retreat in the mountains. Registration forms are available at the church and online.
NEW REFUGEE FAMILY ARRIVING
Six Star Refugee Partnership Inc. is welcoming a new family from Burma on July 27! They're a family of five: the parents, a 19-year-old uncle, and two sons, ages 2 and 18 months. Immediate needs are volunteers to help move furniture and prepare the apartment for their arrival Saturday, July 23. We are also in need of a washer and dryer. Contact Betsy Armstrong; bjarmstrong@bellsouth.net or 770.396.6496 or Holly Campbell; holly campbell1@gmail.com or 404.435.0676.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Morningside members Andrea Leonard and John Morgan on their July 3 marriage.
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received 7/10/11—$14,654
Needed Year to Date—$387,668
Received Year to Date—$335,266
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes
Each Sunday through September 4th, the class will be studying select chapters from Dr. Peter Gomes book, The Good Book; Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart. For July, remaining topics include The Bible & Mystery (7/24) and The Bible & Anti-Semitism (7/31). Dr. Gomes’ book takes a look at how we should read scripture and what scripture actually says on a variety of continually controversial subjects. Join in and see why some call this book “the best contemporary book on the Bible for thoughtful people.” This class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
Preschool children will learn about God’s promise to Noah in the story A Rainy, Rainy Day. The K-2 class will learn about a gathering at God’s Holy Mountain when God invites outsiders to the house of prayer for all God’s people. 3rd-7th graders will explore different aspects of “Confessions and Assurance” with the Worship for Life curriculum.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, JULY 17
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
7 p.m. “The Tempest” theater outing
MONDAY, JULY 18
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JULY 19
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JULY 21
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JULY 22
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
SATURDAY, JULY 23
Six Star Family Moving Day
6 p.m. Clifton Sanctuary Ministries
SUNDAY, JULY 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, GUEST PREACHER, PASTOR ON CALL, WELCOME HOME BASKETS, THEATER OUTING, MISSION CAMP NEEDS YOU, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, GOT GAME? "THIS I BELIEVE...", SAVE THE DATE FOR MONTREAT, NEW REFUGEE FAMILY ARRIVING, CONGRATULATIONS TO, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Rev. Glenn Small preaching
"Killed by An Illusion"
Texts: Ecclesiastes 5:1-6; Matthew 8:18-28
_______________________________________________________________________
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers are given by the Paul Family to the glory of God and in loving memory of their son Scott Paul.
GUEST PREACHER
This Sunday morning we welcome Morningside member, The Rev. Dr. Glenn Small, Jr., to our pulpit as guest preacher. A native of Virginia, Glenn was ordained in Atlanta Presbytery in 1967. He has been an affiliate member of Morningside for seven years. Glenn is an avid reader, small group and retreat leader, and avid stamp and porcelain collector.
PASTOR ON CALL
During Baron's study leave and vacation, Glenn Small is serving as pastor on call. Glenn is an ordained Presbyterian minister and a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. He can be reached at 770.414.5957 or 404.862.7340. During office hours, you may also contact the church office at 404.876.7396.
WELCOME HOME BASKETS
We are collecting items to create “Welcome Home” baskets for the men moving on from Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. See the display in the Welcome Center for requested items and bring them in this week. Contact Shepherd Tony Fishpaw 404.597.5485 tonyfishpaw@ me.com.
THEATER OUTING
This evening, a group from Morningside is attending Georgia Shakespeare’s production of “The Tempest.” We plan to also attend their next show – a British farce called “Noises Off” on Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m. Contact Melinda by July 31 for a group ticket ($26.75) to enjoy an evening of hilarity. Picnic tables will be available before the show for dining together.
MISSION CAMP NEEDS YOU
We have 24 kids registered for our third Mission Camp July 25-29. Now, we are working to secure enough chaperones and drivers. This is a very important aspect of Mission Camp, as most of our week is spent visiting outreach programs. There are still needs on Monday (2), Thursday (2), and Friday (3). We MUST have more help in order to transport kids each day. Monday and Thursday could be half days , and Friday is not all day. Contact Melinda Sandkam today to sign up for a morning, afternoon or whole day, or see the needs on the bulletin board outside of Session Room 103.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
On Saturday, July 23 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.
GOT GAME?
“Ping Pong, Pop Tarts and Prayer” continues through the summer for completed third through seventh graders at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays in Rooms 003 and 005. The Double Digits and Youth of MPC are invited to meet Ms. Meredith on Sunday mornings to enjoy a cookies ‘n cream or frosted blueberry Pop Tart between games of ping pong, foosball and air hockey. This fun time of fellowship is wrapped up with prayer before the worship hour.
“THIS I BELIEVE…”
These words prompt various responses from all of us. Some think of Starbucks cups, others of Edward R. Murrow, and at least a few of us remember a service at MPC where our fellow congregants told us what they held as core values. We will repeat This I Believe as our 11 a.m. worship on Sunday, August 7. This year’s homilies will be delivered by Jennye Guy, Bill Means and Ruthlyn Newell. Don’t miss this chance to hear what Jennye, Bill and Ruthlyn believe!
SAVE THE DATE FOR MONTREAT
Save the dates October 14-16! Our church retreat has moved to a prime fall foliage date. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for this year’s retreat in the mountains. Registration forms are available at the church and online.
NEW REFUGEE FAMILY ARRIVING
Six Star Refugee Partnership Inc. is welcoming a new family from Burma on July 27! They're a family of five: the parents, a 19-year-old uncle, and two sons, ages 2 and 18 months. Immediate needs are volunteers to help move furniture and prepare the apartment for their arrival Saturday, July 23. We are also in need of a washer and dryer. Contact Betsy Armstrong; bjarmstrong@bellsouth.net or 770.396.6496 or Holly Campbell; holly campbell1@gmail.com or 404.435.0676.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Morningside members Andrea Leonard and John Morgan on their July 3 marriage.
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received 7/10/11—$14,654
Needed Year to Date—$387,668
Received Year to Date—$335,266
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Classes
Each Sunday through September 4th, the class will be studying select chapters from Dr. Peter Gomes book, The Good Book; Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart. For July, remaining topics include The Bible & Mystery (7/24) and The Bible & Anti-Semitism (7/31). Dr. Gomes’ book takes a look at how we should read scripture and what scripture actually says on a variety of continually controversial subjects. Join in and see why some call this book “the best contemporary book on the Bible for thoughtful people.” This class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201.
Children’s Classes
Preschool children will learn about God’s promise to Noah in the story A Rainy, Rainy Day. The K-2 class will learn about a gathering at God’s Holy Mountain when God invites outsiders to the house of prayer for all God’s people. 3rd-7th graders will explore different aspects of “Confessions and Assurance” with the Worship for Life curriculum.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, JULY 17
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
7 p.m. “The Tempest” theater outing
MONDAY, JULY 18
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, JULY 19
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; Venture Crew
THURSDAY, JULY 21
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JULY 22
9:30 a.m. MPP Camp
SATURDAY, JULY 23
Six Star Family Moving Day
6 p.m. Clifton Sanctuary Ministries
SUNDAY, JULY 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
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