January 19, 2012
Life@Morningside for January 22, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, WHAT IS TEN TEN?, CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, BIG FUN FOR BOTH PARENTS AND KIDS, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, HELPING WITH TODDLERS & TWOS, FOOD NEEDED YEAR ROUND, CONGRATULATIONS, GIVING UPDATE, MPP 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE,
Life@Morningside
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Dr. Baron Mullis preaching
"Fish Stories"
Texts: Jonah 3:1-5; Mark 1:14-20
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given by the Pastor Nominating Committee in honor of Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis on the 1st anniversary of his call to Morningside.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
MPC’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be today immediately following worship. Among the business to be discussed is the 2012 budget and the pastor’s terms of call. Child care will continue.
WHAT IS TEN TEN?
Ask any 4th or 5th grader at MPC what’s been happening in Room 005 on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. As our Double Digits join worship regularly now, we have kicked off Ten Ten which starts with fun and ends with a review of what will be taking place in worship. Lessons and outreach projects take place in between! This morning they explored baptism, and in upcoming weeks they will look at music in worship, then run a bake sale to support the Souper Bowl offering on February 5.
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS
A new class of elders and deacons were ordained and installed last Sunday. Our elders and deacons work hard on our behalf - please remember them in prayer for their ministry. Likewise a debt of gratitude is owed to our deacons and elders who completed their service this year. Thank you for all you do!
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
Help shape the future of MPC by completing the CAT Scan (Congregational Assessment Tool) Survey that is now available. This 20-minute survey, available electronically or on paper, will allow you to anonymously provide feedback, insight and perspective on multiple topics effecting MPC. The resulting report, Vital Signs, will guide our congregation as we plan for the next five years. If you have any questions, contact Jill Davis at 404.281.0342; jsamail@yahoo.com. Don't miss this opportunity - now is the time to let your voice be heard!
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The next meeting of Women's Roundtable promises to be very special! Tomorrow, January 23, Morningside's Pastor Emerita Joanna Adams will join us for breaking bread and a conversation titled, “What I’ve Learned Since You Saw Me Last.” She will explain to us just what it is she's done in the years since she "retired." You won't want to miss this. We will meet at Lynn Young's home at 277 The Prado at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and drinks will be served. RSVP to Kim Perez at kimkperez@gmail.com.
MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL
MPP is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year for currently enrolled families and church members during two weeks of Priority Registration. On Monday, January 30, we begin Open Registration. Applications can be found at: http://www.morningsidepc.org/preschool/index.html. For more information, contact Sarah Tomaka, Director, at mpp@morningsidepc.org.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
Next Saturday, January 28, MPC will prepare and 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 David Johnston at 617.233.2004 or dmjohnst@hotmail.com.
BIG FUN FOR BOTH PARENTS AND KIDS
All elementary-age children are invited to a very special Big Fun on Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, which will go in depth on the sacrament of communion, will include parents too. Childcare for younger siblings will be provided with prior reservation. RSVP today to Program Director Melinda Sandkam. Volunteers are needed for a variety of areas, such as serving and cleaning up from lunch; childcare; working with elementary age kids; and helping with the outreach project. Your support will be appreciated.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
Join us for a congregational lunch on Sunday, February 5 following worship. In order to be good stewards, we NEED YOU to RSVP, so that we know how much food to order. Our visitors on the 5th are welcome to attend the lunch, and we will plan accordingly. We need to start the new year with more accurate orders. We hope everyone will come, but we will only order enough for the responses received. CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE with your RSVP office@morningsidepc.org. Donations are accepted.
HELPING WITH TODDLERS & TWOS
We are seeking at least 2 more volunteers to assist with toddler/twos childcare on Sunday mornings. Arrive at 10:45 to help Ms. Pat with the little ones. Contact Melinda Sandkam at msandkam @morningsidepc.org if you would be able to help once a quarter.
FOOD NEEDED YEAR ROUND
In January, we are collecting pop-top foods, non-perishable microwave meals and can-openers for the Intown Collaborative Ministries food pantry. Please leave your donations in the Welcome Center baskets.
CONGRATULATIONS
On January 7, parents James and Eleanor and big brother Locke welcomed sister Emma Jean Attwood to the family.
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received as of 1/15/12—$17,207
Needed Year to Date—$41,536
Received Year to Date—$35,103
You are invited to the Morningside Presbyterian Preschool 10th Anniversary Party
Saturday, February 11, 2012, Druid Hills Golf Club, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Live auction at 9:30 p.m. Ticket price, $50
Lavish selection of hors d’oeuvres Cocktail attire
Fully stocked cash bar Complimentary valet
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, we continue our study of the curriculum “Feasting on the Word.” Edited by Barbara Brown Taylor and David Bartlett, this curriculum explores the scripture reading that will be used in worship that morning. The leader will be Sarah Tomaka.
Bible Study—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
This Sunday, we continue our study of the Pauline letters.
Children’s Classes
The Preschool Class will hear about Jesus’ meeting with a Samaritan woman in the story The Greatest Gift. Early Elementary Classes will look into the calling of the first group of Disciples.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers Class
10:10 Ten Ten Program
10:30 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. Worship/New Member Sunday
12 noon Annual Congregational Meeting
12:15 p.m. Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
MONDAY, JANUARY 23
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
9 a.m. MPP
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
6 p.m. Clifton Sanctuary Ministries
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 p.m. Youth Group
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, WHAT IS TEN TEN?, CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, BIG FUN FOR BOTH PARENTS AND KIDS, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, HELPING WITH TODDLERS & TWOS, FOOD NEEDED YEAR ROUND, CONGRATULATIONS, GIVING UPDATE, MPP 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE,
Life@Morningside
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Dr. Baron Mullis preaching
"Fish Stories"
Texts: Jonah 3:1-5; Mark 1:14-20
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given by the Pastor Nominating Committee in honor of Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis on the 1st anniversary of his call to Morningside.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
MPC’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be today immediately following worship. Among the business to be discussed is the 2012 budget and the pastor’s terms of call. Child care will continue.
WHAT IS TEN TEN?
Ask any 4th or 5th grader at MPC what’s been happening in Room 005 on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. As our Double Digits join worship regularly now, we have kicked off Ten Ten which starts with fun and ends with a review of what will be taking place in worship. Lessons and outreach projects take place in between! This morning they explored baptism, and in upcoming weeks they will look at music in worship, then run a bake sale to support the Souper Bowl offering on February 5.
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS
A new class of elders and deacons were ordained and installed last Sunday. Our elders and deacons work hard on our behalf - please remember them in prayer for their ministry. Likewise a debt of gratitude is owed to our deacons and elders who completed their service this year. Thank you for all you do!
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
Help shape the future of MPC by completing the CAT Scan (Congregational Assessment Tool) Survey that is now available. This 20-minute survey, available electronically or on paper, will allow you to anonymously provide feedback, insight and perspective on multiple topics effecting MPC. The resulting report, Vital Signs, will guide our congregation as we plan for the next five years. If you have any questions, contact Jill Davis at 404.281.0342; jsamail@yahoo.com. Don't miss this opportunity - now is the time to let your voice be heard!
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The next meeting of Women's Roundtable promises to be very special! Tomorrow, January 23, Morningside's Pastor Emerita Joanna Adams will join us for breaking bread and a conversation titled, “What I’ve Learned Since You Saw Me Last.” She will explain to us just what it is she's done in the years since she "retired." You won't want to miss this. We will meet at Lynn Young's home at 277 The Prado at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and drinks will be served. RSVP to Kim Perez at kimkperez@gmail.com.
MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL
MPP is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year for currently enrolled families and church members during two weeks of Priority Registration. On Monday, January 30, we begin Open Registration. Applications can be found at: http://www.morningsidepc.org/preschool/index.html. For more information, contact Sarah Tomaka, Director, at mpp@morningsidepc.org.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
Next Saturday, January 28, MPC will prepare and 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 David Johnston at 617.233.2004 or dmjohnst@hotmail.com.
BIG FUN FOR BOTH PARENTS AND KIDS
All elementary-age children are invited to a very special Big Fun on Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, which will go in depth on the sacrament of communion, will include parents too. Childcare for younger siblings will be provided with prior reservation. RSVP today to Program Director Melinda Sandkam. Volunteers are needed for a variety of areas, such as serving and cleaning up from lunch; childcare; working with elementary age kids; and helping with the outreach project. Your support will be appreciated.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
Join us for a congregational lunch on Sunday, February 5 following worship. In order to be good stewards, we NEED YOU to RSVP, so that we know how much food to order. Our visitors on the 5th are welcome to attend the lunch, and we will plan accordingly. We need to start the new year with more accurate orders. We hope everyone will come, but we will only order enough for the responses received. CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE with your RSVP office@morningsidepc.org. Donations are accepted.
HELPING WITH TODDLERS & TWOS
We are seeking at least 2 more volunteers to assist with toddler/twos childcare on Sunday mornings. Arrive at 10:45 to help Ms. Pat with the little ones. Contact Melinda Sandkam at msandkam @morningsidepc.org if you would be able to help once a quarter.
FOOD NEEDED YEAR ROUND
In January, we are collecting pop-top foods, non-perishable microwave meals and can-openers for the Intown Collaborative Ministries food pantry. Please leave your donations in the Welcome Center baskets.
CONGRATULATIONS
On January 7, parents James and Eleanor and big brother Locke welcomed sister Emma Jean Attwood to the family.
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received as of 1/15/12—$17,207
Needed Year to Date—$41,536
Received Year to Date—$35,103
You are invited to the Morningside Presbyterian Preschool 10th Anniversary Party
Saturday, February 11, 2012, Druid Hills Golf Club, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Live auction at 9:30 p.m. Ticket price, $50
Lavish selection of hors d’oeuvres Cocktail attire
Fully stocked cash bar Complimentary valet
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, we continue our study of the curriculum “Feasting on the Word.” Edited by Barbara Brown Taylor and David Bartlett, this curriculum explores the scripture reading that will be used in worship that morning. The leader will be Sarah Tomaka.
Bible Study—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
This Sunday, we continue our study of the Pauline letters.
Children’s Classes
The Preschool Class will hear about Jesus’ meeting with a Samaritan woman in the story The Greatest Gift. Early Elementary Classes will look into the calling of the first group of Disciples.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers Class
10:10 Ten Ten Program
10:30 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. Worship/New Member Sunday
12 noon Annual Congregational Meeting
12:15 p.m. Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
MONDAY, JANUARY 23
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
9 a.m. MPP
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
6 p.m. Clifton Sanctuary Ministries
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 p.m. Youth Group
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