November 29, 2011
November 29, 2011 Edition
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; JOANNA ADAMS RETURNS TO MORNINGSIDE'S PULPIT; ADVENT BANNERS;
ADVENT MEDITATION BOOKLET; MEET STINKYKIDS CREATOR BRITT MENZIES; PROSPECTIVE MPP PARENT OPEN HOUSE; FREE HOLIDAY BABYSITTING; THEOLOGY ON TAP; MISSIONS; ANNUAL CANNED FOOD COLLECTION; SYMPATHY
eNews@Morningside November 29 - December 4, 2011
December 4, 2011
2nd Sunday of Advent / Communion
Treble and Cherub Choirs Sing
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
ADULT: This Sunday, December 4, please join us for a special two-week Advent study of Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” led by Elizabeth Rice and Mary Miller Brueggemann. The class will meet at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201. All are welcom
BIBLE SERIES: Join us this Sunday as we continue the discussion of Jesus' ministry on earth as written by Mark in his sixteen-chapter gospel message to the Gentiles in Rome. The class begins at 9:45 a.m. in Room 107. For more information, contact Link Marx at fmarx25@yahoo.com.
CHILDREN: The preschool class will hear Jesus is Born, a story about the birth of Jesus. Early elementary classes will learn what happened to Zechariah and Elizabeth as they waited for John the Baptist’s birth. Double Digits will be in worship.
11:00 a.m. WORSHIP
Joanna Adams preaching
“Optometry for Exiles”
Text: Isaiah 40:1-11
12:00 p.m. Fellowship
2:00 p.m. Venture Crew
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Christmas Party
Keep up with all the youth news by joining our email list. Contact Chris Peters at chrispeters @morningsidepc.org.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art.... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival. ― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
JOANNA ADAMS RETURNS TO MORNINGSIDE'S PULPIT
We are delighted that our Pastor Emerita, Rev. Joanna Adams, will grace our pulpit this Sunday, December 4. We are indeed honored and privileged to have Joanna back among us. Please plan to be in worship on this special day!
ADVENT BANNERS
Advent means a coming or arrival. The Advent banners that beautify our sanctuary during the season of Advent represent the coming of the promises of God through Christ Jesus. The title of the banners is Heart Root Promises of God: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. Using purple batiks the living, powerful energy of the Holy Spirit represents bringing forth the promises through Christ into the world. Colors of green, blue, pink and gold batiks represent the power and ever continuing evolution of these promises.
ADVENT MEDITATION BOOKLET
Pick-up your copy from the Welcome Center or Narthex and take a couple of quiet moments each day during Advent for reflection, contemplation, prayer and escape from the bustle of the holidays.
MEET STINKYKIDS CREATOR BRITT MENZIES
StinkyKids story time and book-signing event at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool, will be this Wednesday, November 30. All are welcome! Britt Menzies, Atlanta mom, award winning author and creator of StinkyKids will host a story time event featuring her first book, StinkyKids and the Runaway Scissors, which won the silver Mom’s Choice Award for best children’s picture book of 2011. She will read to the twos at 9:45 and the threes and pre-k at 10:15.
PROSPECTIVE MPP PARENT OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 AT 9:30 A.M., PARLOR
The Prospective Parent Open House is being hosted to provide in-depth information about Morningside Presbyterian Preschool. This is an opportunity to hear from Director, Sarah Tomaka, about school curriculum and other important information. Tours will be offered by current parents of the preschool. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 404.685.8758.
FREE HOLIDAY BABYSITTING
On Monday, December 5, we will offer a gift to the community of three hours of free babysitting from 5 to 8 p.m. for children, three months through fifth grade. We will serve pizza and have planned activities for each age group. You must sign up your child ahead of time, so we can have enough babysitters in place. Contact Jennifer James jennjames@comcast.net by this Wednesday, November 30 with the names and ages of your children or to volunteer to help make it all happen.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap’s next gathering will be hosted by Lloyd Prince (91 Lakeview Drive NE, Atlanta 30317) next Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. The night’s program, led by Baron Mullis, will be “How do you know what to do when you don’t know what to do?” This month we’ll tackle the faith practice of discernment at TOT. RSVP to the church office at office@morningsidepc.org.
MISSIONS
Intown Collaborative Ministries are selling holiday greeting cards to support their work to serve the homeless. The cards come in packs of 5 for $30 and will be available in Fellowship Hall after church this Sunday. For more information, please contact Shelley Senterfitt at ssenterfitt@skfamilylaw.com.
ANNUAL CANNED FOOD COLLECTION
We have until December 11 to partner with the Preschool to fill five large canisters to overflowing. Bring in your items throughout this season of thanksgiving to help us reach out to those in need. (Lists of recommended items are on the website and the barrels themselves.)
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy to Rich and Lib Boggs on the death of Rich’s mother, Nell Rowland Boggs, on November 22, 2011.
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; JOANNA ADAMS RETURNS TO MORNINGSIDE'S PULPIT; ADVENT BANNERS;
ADVENT MEDITATION BOOKLET; MEET STINKYKIDS CREATOR BRITT MENZIES; PROSPECTIVE MPP PARENT OPEN HOUSE; FREE HOLIDAY BABYSITTING; THEOLOGY ON TAP; MISSIONS; ANNUAL CANNED FOOD COLLECTION; SYMPATHY
eNews@Morningside November 29 - December 4, 2011
December 4, 2011
2nd Sunday of Advent / Communion
Treble and Cherub Choirs Sing
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
ADULT: This Sunday, December 4, please join us for a special two-week Advent study of Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” led by Elizabeth Rice and Mary Miller Brueggemann. The class will meet at 9:45 a.m. in Room 201. All are welcom
BIBLE SERIES: Join us this Sunday as we continue the discussion of Jesus' ministry on earth as written by Mark in his sixteen-chapter gospel message to the Gentiles in Rome. The class begins at 9:45 a.m. in Room 107. For more information, contact Link Marx at fmarx25@yahoo.com.
CHILDREN: The preschool class will hear Jesus is Born, a story about the birth of Jesus. Early elementary classes will learn what happened to Zechariah and Elizabeth as they waited for John the Baptist’s birth. Double Digits will be in worship.
11:00 a.m. WORSHIP
Joanna Adams preaching
“Optometry for Exiles”
Text: Isaiah 40:1-11
12:00 p.m. Fellowship
2:00 p.m. Venture Crew
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Christmas Party
Keep up with all the youth news by joining our email list. Contact Chris Peters at chrispeters @morningsidepc.org.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art.... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival. ― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
JOANNA ADAMS RETURNS TO MORNINGSIDE'S PULPIT
We are delighted that our Pastor Emerita, Rev. Joanna Adams, will grace our pulpit this Sunday, December 4. We are indeed honored and privileged to have Joanna back among us. Please plan to be in worship on this special day!
ADVENT BANNERS
Advent means a coming or arrival. The Advent banners that beautify our sanctuary during the season of Advent represent the coming of the promises of God through Christ Jesus. The title of the banners is Heart Root Promises of God: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. Using purple batiks the living, powerful energy of the Holy Spirit represents bringing forth the promises through Christ into the world. Colors of green, blue, pink and gold batiks represent the power and ever continuing evolution of these promises.
ADVENT MEDITATION BOOKLET
Pick-up your copy from the Welcome Center or Narthex and take a couple of quiet moments each day during Advent for reflection, contemplation, prayer and escape from the bustle of the holidays.
MEET STINKYKIDS CREATOR BRITT MENZIES
StinkyKids story time and book-signing event at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool, will be this Wednesday, November 30. All are welcome! Britt Menzies, Atlanta mom, award winning author and creator of StinkyKids will host a story time event featuring her first book, StinkyKids and the Runaway Scissors, which won the silver Mom’s Choice Award for best children’s picture book of 2011. She will read to the twos at 9:45 and the threes and pre-k at 10:15.
PROSPECTIVE MPP PARENT OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 AT 9:30 A.M., PARLOR
The Prospective Parent Open House is being hosted to provide in-depth information about Morningside Presbyterian Preschool. This is an opportunity to hear from Director, Sarah Tomaka, about school curriculum and other important information. Tours will be offered by current parents of the preschool. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 404.685.8758.
FREE HOLIDAY BABYSITTING
On Monday, December 5, we will offer a gift to the community of three hours of free babysitting from 5 to 8 p.m. for children, three months through fifth grade. We will serve pizza and have planned activities for each age group. You must sign up your child ahead of time, so we can have enough babysitters in place. Contact Jennifer James jennjames@comcast.net by this Wednesday, November 30 with the names and ages of your children or to volunteer to help make it all happen.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap’s next gathering will be hosted by Lloyd Prince (91 Lakeview Drive NE, Atlanta 30317) next Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. The night’s program, led by Baron Mullis, will be “How do you know what to do when you don’t know what to do?” This month we’ll tackle the faith practice of discernment at TOT. RSVP to the church office at office@morningsidepc.org.
MISSIONS
Intown Collaborative Ministries are selling holiday greeting cards to support their work to serve the homeless. The cards come in packs of 5 for $30 and will be available in Fellowship Hall after church this Sunday. For more information, please contact Shelley Senterfitt at ssenterfitt@skfamilylaw.com.
ANNUAL CANNED FOOD COLLECTION
We have until December 11 to partner with the Preschool to fill five large canisters to overflowing. Bring in your items throughout this season of thanksgiving to help us reach out to those in need. (Lists of recommended items are on the website and the barrels themselves.)
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy to Rich and Lib Boggs on the death of Rich’s mother, Nell Rowland Boggs, on November 22, 2011.
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org
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