February 02, 2012
Life@Morningside for February 5, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SOUPER BOWL OF CARING, THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION, CONGREGATIONAL ASSESSMENT TOOL, MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, SHEARITH ISRAEL SHELTER, THEOLOGY ON TAP, RETHINKING WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS, LYDIA CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, THEATER OUTING, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, YOUTH GROUP, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"All Things to All People"
Texts: Isaiah 40:21-31; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
This morning, both the Double Digits and the Youth of MPC invite you to support the nation-wide Souper Bowl Offering which fights hunger on the big game day! Our youth will be holding collection “bowls” as you exit the sanctuary and you are invited to give $2. The Double Digits will be running a bake sale in Fellowship Hall to further benefit this offering. Buy your dessert for lunch today and/or take home a treat. The children who attended Big Fun yesterday began the dessert and the Double Digits at Ten Ten this morning completed the project. All donations will go to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
Yesterday at Big Fun, many of our elementary age children and their families joined together to learn about the sacrament of communion. We explore this important part of our faith tradition on a regular basis, but this in-depth day included question time with Baron and a step by step walk through the meaning and logistics of serving communion – from the preparation in the sacristy to what happens at the communion table in the sanctuary. We are blessed by all the children in our midst and excited for those who experience communion for the first time today.
CONGREGATIONAL ASSESSMENT TOOL
This is your opportunity to provide feedback and input for MPC and help shape our direction for the coming years, so complete your survey today!! You can access it online by clicking on this link or pasting it into your browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/morningsidepresbyterian OR you can complete a paper copy (available in the Welcome Center or from Jill Davis jsamail@yahoo.com).
Here are the facts: 1. It takes only 20 minutes. 2. It must be completed in one sitting - no stopping/restarting. 3. It is anonymous. 4. Every person should complete one survey, not one per household. 5. You can take it online or complete a paper copy (available at the church; put your completed surveys in the Welcome Center box). 6. The survey will close this Friday, February 10.
For more information, committee members David York, Kathy Bremer, Sue Ballay, Daisy Ottmann, Jill Davis, and John Watson.
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS GREAT EVENT!
You are invited to the Morningside Presbyterian Preschool's 10th Anniversary Party on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Druid Hills Golf Club from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Live auction at 9:30 p.m.; Lavish selection of hors d’oeuvres; Cocktail attire; Fully stocked cash bar; Complimentary valet; Ticket price, $50.
SHEARITH ISRAEL SHELTER
Morningside continues the tradition of giving $10 gift cards to the women staying at the Shearith Israel Shelter for Valentine’s Day (Kroger, Publix, CVS, and Target). Please drop your gift cards in the Valentine’s bag located on the Mission bulletin board. Deadline for this is tomorrow, February 6.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
The next gathering of Morningside men’s group, Theology on Tap, will be this Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. at the home of Greg Morton (2973 West Roxboro Road). The night’s program, led by Baron Mullis, will be “Do Presbyterians testify? The importance of talking about our faith.” RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.
RETHINKING WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS
Women of Morningside and friends from around the neighborhood and the city are invited to join Joanna Adams as she continues our Bible Study this Wednesday, February 8 with a focus on “Does the God of the Bible have a split personality?” The class will meet in Room 201 at 10 a.m. Childcare will be provided by reservation (contact Anna Best in the church office office@morningsidepc.org).
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes MPC members and visitors to join them this Thursday, February 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at a member’s home (TBD). RSVP to Tara Parrish taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
COUPLES GROUP
Come for an early Valentines Day celebration with other MPC couples at the Bremers’ home (785 Cumberland Rd., 30306) on Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. Hors d'oevres and the main dish will be taken care of, so bring a side or dessert and a favorite beverage. New couples are always welcome. RSVP to Kathy Bremer at 404.872.3001.
THEATER OUTING
Actor Brad Sherrill has created a new play called “Red Letter Jesus” based on the words that Jesus says in the gospels. MPC will attend as a group on Sunday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Theater on the Square in Marietta. To purchase group tickets, turn your check into the church office by Sunday, February 20. Cost is $23 to MPC. Contact Katherine Johnston with questions kecjohnston @gmail.com.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
MPC's partnership with Habitat for Humanity and four other area churches kicks off this year during Lent. We will be building a home in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood of Southeast Atlanta for a family of five from Liberia. Build dates start February 18 and continue every Saturday through the end of March. Look for the signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board outside the Session Room or contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net) for details. We also need lunch providers for the March 17 build date.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY
Everyone is invited to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at the annual MPC/MPP Pancake Supper and Pajama Party on Tuesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Children are invited to wear their pajamas! Morningside’s Treble Choir will sing and you can enjoy dinner for the whole family while “Ruby the Clown” (Reuben Haller) as “The Cat in the Hat” delights kids and adults! Please bring NEW pajamas, socks and underwear for THREADS, a children’s ministry at All Saints Episcopal. Volunteers are needed for this event. Times are: 4:30-6 p.m. and 5:45-7:15 p.m. Jenn James will take reservations and volunteer sign-ups at jennjames@comcast.net.
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 Ken Sharpe.
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 learn about another sick child who needed Jesus’ help in the story Just Believe. The K-1st and 2nd & 3rd grade classes will hear and respond to the story of Jesus meeting with an outcast Samaritan woman.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Congregational Lunch
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Mission Committee
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
9 a.m. MPP
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6 p.m. Atlanta Opera Workshop
6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9 a.m. MPP
10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study with Joanna Adams
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Security
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Couples Group (Bremers’ home)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. MPP 10th Anniversary Party (Druid Hills Golf Club)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship/Cherub Choir Sings
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
YOUTH GROUP
If you can provide dinner for our youth group on a Sunday evening, please contact Tish Woolley (woolleyt@gmail.com)
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received as of 1/29/12—$10,579
Needed Year to Date—$69,226
Received Year to Date—$61,854
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SOUPER BOWL OF CARING, THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION, CONGREGATIONAL ASSESSMENT TOOL, MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, SHEARITH ISRAEL SHELTER, THEOLOGY ON TAP, RETHINKING WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS, LYDIA CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, THEATER OUTING, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, YOUTH GROUP, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"All Things to All People"
Texts: Isaiah 40:21-31; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
This morning, both the Double Digits and the Youth of MPC invite you to support the nation-wide Souper Bowl Offering which fights hunger on the big game day! Our youth will be holding collection “bowls” as you exit the sanctuary and you are invited to give $2. The Double Digits will be running a bake sale in Fellowship Hall to further benefit this offering. Buy your dessert for lunch today and/or take home a treat. The children who attended Big Fun yesterday began the dessert and the Double Digits at Ten Ten this morning completed the project. All donations will go to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
Yesterday at Big Fun, many of our elementary age children and their families joined together to learn about the sacrament of communion. We explore this important part of our faith tradition on a regular basis, but this in-depth day included question time with Baron and a step by step walk through the meaning and logistics of serving communion – from the preparation in the sacristy to what happens at the communion table in the sanctuary. We are blessed by all the children in our midst and excited for those who experience communion for the first time today.
CONGREGATIONAL ASSESSMENT TOOL
This is your opportunity to provide feedback and input for MPC and help shape our direction for the coming years, so complete your survey today!! You can access it online by clicking on this link or pasting it into your browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/morningsidepresbyterian OR you can complete a paper copy (available in the Welcome Center or from Jill Davis jsamail@yahoo.com).
Here are the facts: 1. It takes only 20 minutes. 2. It must be completed in one sitting - no stopping/restarting. 3. It is anonymous. 4. Every person should complete one survey, not one per household. 5. You can take it online or complete a paper copy (available at the church; put your completed surveys in the Welcome Center box). 6. The survey will close this Friday, February 10.
For more information, committee members David York, Kathy Bremer, Sue Ballay, Daisy Ottmann, Jill Davis, and John Watson.
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS GREAT EVENT!
You are invited to the Morningside Presbyterian Preschool's 10th Anniversary Party on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Druid Hills Golf Club from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Live auction at 9:30 p.m.; Lavish selection of hors d’oeuvres; Cocktail attire; Fully stocked cash bar; Complimentary valet; Ticket price, $50.
SHEARITH ISRAEL SHELTER
Morningside continues the tradition of giving $10 gift cards to the women staying at the Shearith Israel Shelter for Valentine’s Day (Kroger, Publix, CVS, and Target). Please drop your gift cards in the Valentine’s bag located on the Mission bulletin board. Deadline for this is tomorrow, February 6.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
The next gathering of Morningside men’s group, Theology on Tap, will be this Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. at the home of Greg Morton (2973 West Roxboro Road). The night’s program, led by Baron Mullis, will be “Do Presbyterians testify? The importance of talking about our faith.” RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.
RETHINKING WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS
Women of Morningside and friends from around the neighborhood and the city are invited to join Joanna Adams as she continues our Bible Study this Wednesday, February 8 with a focus on “Does the God of the Bible have a split personality?” The class will meet in Room 201 at 10 a.m. Childcare will be provided by reservation (contact Anna Best in the church office office@morningsidepc.org).
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes MPC members and visitors to join them this Thursday, February 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at a member’s home (TBD). RSVP to Tara Parrish taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
COUPLES GROUP
Come for an early Valentines Day celebration with other MPC couples at the Bremers’ home (785 Cumberland Rd., 30306) on Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. Hors d'oevres and the main dish will be taken care of, so bring a side or dessert and a favorite beverage. New couples are always welcome. RSVP to Kathy Bremer at 404.872.3001.
THEATER OUTING
Actor Brad Sherrill has created a new play called “Red Letter Jesus” based on the words that Jesus says in the gospels. MPC will attend as a group on Sunday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Theater on the Square in Marietta. To purchase group tickets, turn your check into the church office by Sunday, February 20. Cost is $23 to MPC. Contact Katherine Johnston with questions kecjohnston @gmail.com.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
MPC's partnership with Habitat for Humanity and four other area churches kicks off this year during Lent. We will be building a home in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood of Southeast Atlanta for a family of five from Liberia. Build dates start February 18 and continue every Saturday through the end of March. Look for the signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board outside the Session Room or contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net) for details. We also need lunch providers for the March 17 build date.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY
Everyone is invited to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at the annual MPC/MPP Pancake Supper and Pajama Party on Tuesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Children are invited to wear their pajamas! Morningside’s Treble Choir will sing and you can enjoy dinner for the whole family while “Ruby the Clown” (Reuben Haller) as “The Cat in the Hat” delights kids and adults! Please bring NEW pajamas, socks and underwear for THREADS, a children’s ministry at All Saints Episcopal. Volunteers are needed for this event. Times are: 4:30-6 p.m. and 5:45-7:15 p.m. Jenn James will take reservations and volunteer sign-ups at jennjames@comcast.net.
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 Ken Sharpe.
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 learn about another sick child who needed Jesus’ help in the story Just Believe. The K-1st and 2nd & 3rd grade classes will hear and respond to the story of Jesus meeting with an outcast Samaritan woman.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Congregational Lunch
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Mission Committee
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
9 a.m. MPP
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6 p.m. Atlanta Opera Workshop
6:30 p.m. Preschool Committee; Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9 a.m. MPP
10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study with Joanna Adams
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Security
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Couples Group (Bremers’ home)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. MPP 10th Anniversary Party (Druid Hills Golf Club)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship/Cherub Choir Sings
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
YOUTH GROUP
If you can provide dinner for our youth group on a Sunday evening, please contact Tish Woolley (woolleyt@gmail.com)
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$13,845
Received as of 1/29/12—$10,579
Needed Year to Date—$69,226
Received Year to Date—$61,854
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