March 01, 2012
Life@Morningside for March 4, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, YOUTH GROUP, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKS, THEOLOGY ON TAP, LYDIA CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, RETHINKING WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS, THE ONCE AND FUTURE FOREST, LENTEN WALKING, BOBO NEEDS YOU!, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS IN FULL SWING!, YOGA CLASS, MPP SUMMER PROGRAM, OUR HOUSE COLLECTION, CONGRATULATIONS TO:, YOUTH GROUP DINNER, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"An Offer You Can't Refuse"
Texts: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25
YOUTH GROUP
Tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. the youth will begin a series developed by Chris Peters called "Finding Faith in Finding Nemo." This week we'll look at "Seeing Signs" - a discussion about how God calls middle school youth. We'll have clips, games, hands-on activities and group discussion.
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Ann Bowers to the glory of God and in honor of Charlie Bowers’ 100th birthday and Dorothy Bowers’ 90th birthday.
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKS
Devotional books for Lent are now available for pickup in the Welcome Center and Narthex. These books are in addition to the quarterly booklets Our Daily Bread, which are also available.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
The men of Morningside are invited to a night of good food, fellowship, and program. Theology on Tap will hold its next meeting this Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. hosted by Peter Cobb (1150 St. Charles Place, Atlanta, 30306). The night’s program, led by Baron Mullis, will be “Do Presbyterians practice Healing? Really, as in laying on of hands and all that?” This month's practice of faith for Theology on Tap focuses on what our faith teaches about healing. RSVP to the church office at 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, March 8, 7 to 9 p.m. at the home of Alison Bradway (774 Brookridge Drive, 30306). For more information or to RSVP contact Tara Parrish taraparrish @bellsouth.net.
COUPLES GROUP
Scotti Chonko and Lee Douglas will host the March 9 gathering of the Couples Group at Scotti’s home (5270 Beech Forest Drive, Lilburn 30047). All couples are welcome to attend. For more information or to RSVP contact Kathy Bremer kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
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 on Wednesday, March 14 with a focus on “How does the Bible answer the question, ‘What’s the matter with us?’” 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.
THE ONCE AND FUTURE FOREST
Trees Atlanta has generously offered to donate trees and to lead a volunteer effort to plant them. Trees will be planted in and around the wooded ravine to rejuvenate the aging canopy. If you can join us for the tree planting on March 17, 9 a.m.-12 noon, please contact Mary Chapman, chapman.maryv@gmail.com, or 404.817.0496.
LENTEN WALKING
If you are seeking a Lenten discipline that involves taking care of yourself and spending time with others in the MPC community, consider joining a walking group for five Lenten Thursdays in March. We will continue this Thursday, March 8 by walking 5:30-6:30 p.m. After Daylight Saving Time, we will then walk 6-7 p.m. on March 15, 22, 29. Plan to meet at the church for departure to walk for an hour in the neighborhood. Contact Melinda Sandkam with questions or to RSVP for some or all five dates!
BOBO NEEDS YOU!
Our growing youth program has great plans for a summer trip combining spiritual growth and service with getting to know their peers from all over the country. To support this and other activities, it's time again to donate items for BOBO--our Buy One/Boost One auction to support youth mission and programs. Last year's event was a great success and lots of fun. Please forward a description, the retail value and your desired minimum opening bid to Carolyn Morton (carolynmorton@bellsouth.net) no later than March 12. Preview date will be March 18, with the auction during fellowship hour March 25.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS IN FULL SWING!
We have begun a home in the Thomasville Heights area with other churches for a Liberian family. Volunteers are needed for Saturday build dates through March. Look for the signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net). Lunch providers are also needed for March 17.
YOGA CLASS
MPC member Pam Sharpe, seasoned yoga teacher and fitness professional, will offer yoga classes on Tuesday mornings at MPC in Room 201 from 9:15 –10:15 a.m. for two six-week sessions (March 13-April 17; April 24-May 29). If you would like to participate, or for more information, contact Pam at 404.217.5420.
MPP SUMMER PROGRAM
Camp Morningside summer program for children, ages 2-5, is now open for registration. We will provide 8 weeks of summer fun! Registration forms and session information are available online at http://www.morningsidepc.org/preschool/summercamp.html. If you need more information, call or email Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org.
OUR HOUSE COLLECTION
Join us this month in donating gently-used spring and summer clothing for children (infant through 5 years) facing homelessness that attend Our House preschool in Decatur. Diapers and wipes also needed. Bring items to baskets in the Welcome Center through March 23. Contact Heather Scribner hscribner12@gmail.com with any questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Will and Anne Barnette on the birth of their son, Preston Caldwell Barnette, on February 23. Big brothers are Mac and Sawyer; and to Gene and John Turner on the recent birth of their granddaughter, Lucia Nell Turner (Betsy and Ian Turner are the parents and Nell Roberts is the great-grandmother.)
YOUTH GROUP DINNER
If you can provide dinner for our youth group on a Sunday evening, please contact Tish Woolley (woolleyt@gmail.com)
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 2/26/12—$12,150
Needed Year to Date—$127,358
Received Year to Date—$112,347
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 Collier Maxwell.
Bible Study—DIVISIONS IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
Jealousy. Pride. Change. Rivalries. Intellectual Superiority. All or any of these can lead to division in the church. Join us in Room 107 this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. to learn how Paul dealt with division in the Corinthian church and how it applies to today's church. All are welcome. For more information contact Link Marx fmarx25@yahoo.com.
Children’s Classes
Today, the preschool class will learn about a man who was thankful that Jesus healed him in the story Thank You Jesus! Elementary classes will explore Jesus’ words “I am the Good Shepherd.”
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MARCH 4
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10 a.m. Youth Up@10
10:10 a.m. Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 - 7 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, MARCH 5
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MARCH 6
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9:15 a.m. MPP Focus Group
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Small Group Bible Study; MPP Focus Group
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MARCH 8
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
5:30 p.m. Lenten Walking Group
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Security
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP (Early Release)
7 p.m. Couples Group (Scotti Chonko’s home)
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
Our House Collection
8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Habitat Build
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
Our House Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 a.m. Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Vital Signs Summary
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 - 7 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, YOUTH GROUP, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKS, THEOLOGY ON TAP, LYDIA CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, RETHINKING WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS, THE ONCE AND FUTURE FOREST, LENTEN WALKING, BOBO NEEDS YOU!, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS IN FULL SWING!, YOGA CLASS, MPP SUMMER PROGRAM, OUR HOUSE COLLECTION, CONGRATULATIONS TO:, YOUTH GROUP DINNER, GIVING UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"An Offer You Can't Refuse"
Texts: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25
YOUTH GROUP
Tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. the youth will begin a series developed by Chris Peters called "Finding Faith in Finding Nemo." This week we'll look at "Seeing Signs" - a discussion about how God calls middle school youth. We'll have clips, games, hands-on activities and group discussion.
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Ann Bowers to the glory of God and in honor of Charlie Bowers’ 100th birthday and Dorothy Bowers’ 90th birthday.
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKS
Devotional books for Lent are now available for pickup in the Welcome Center and Narthex. These books are in addition to the quarterly booklets Our Daily Bread, which are also available.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
The men of Morningside are invited to a night of good food, fellowship, and program. Theology on Tap will hold its next meeting this Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. hosted by Peter Cobb (1150 St. Charles Place, Atlanta, 30306). The night’s program, led by Baron Mullis, will be “Do Presbyterians practice Healing? Really, as in laying on of hands and all that?” This month's practice of faith for Theology on Tap focuses on what our faith teaches about healing. RSVP to the church office at 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, March 8, 7 to 9 p.m. at the home of Alison Bradway (774 Brookridge Drive, 30306). For more information or to RSVP contact Tara Parrish taraparrish @bellsouth.net.
COUPLES GROUP
Scotti Chonko and Lee Douglas will host the March 9 gathering of the Couples Group at Scotti’s home (5270 Beech Forest Drive, Lilburn 30047). All couples are welcome to attend. For more information or to RSVP contact Kathy Bremer kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
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 on Wednesday, March 14 with a focus on “How does the Bible answer the question, ‘What’s the matter with us?’” 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.
THE ONCE AND FUTURE FOREST
Trees Atlanta has generously offered to donate trees and to lead a volunteer effort to plant them. Trees will be planted in and around the wooded ravine to rejuvenate the aging canopy. If you can join us for the tree planting on March 17, 9 a.m.-12 noon, please contact Mary Chapman, chapman.maryv@gmail.com, or 404.817.0496.
LENTEN WALKING
If you are seeking a Lenten discipline that involves taking care of yourself and spending time with others in the MPC community, consider joining a walking group for five Lenten Thursdays in March. We will continue this Thursday, March 8 by walking 5:30-6:30 p.m. After Daylight Saving Time, we will then walk 6-7 p.m. on March 15, 22, 29. Plan to meet at the church for departure to walk for an hour in the neighborhood. Contact Melinda Sandkam with questions or to RSVP for some or all five dates!
BOBO NEEDS YOU!
Our growing youth program has great plans for a summer trip combining spiritual growth and service with getting to know their peers from all over the country. To support this and other activities, it's time again to donate items for BOBO--our Buy One/Boost One auction to support youth mission and programs. Last year's event was a great success and lots of fun. Please forward a description, the retail value and your desired minimum opening bid to Carolyn Morton (carolynmorton@bellsouth.net) no later than March 12. Preview date will be March 18, with the auction during fellowship hour March 25.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS IN FULL SWING!
We have begun a home in the Thomasville Heights area with other churches for a Liberian family. Volunteers are needed for Saturday build dates through March. Look for the signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net). Lunch providers are also needed for March 17.
YOGA CLASS
MPC member Pam Sharpe, seasoned yoga teacher and fitness professional, will offer yoga classes on Tuesday mornings at MPC in Room 201 from 9:15 –10:15 a.m. for two six-week sessions (March 13-April 17; April 24-May 29). If you would like to participate, or for more information, contact Pam at 404.217.5420.
MPP SUMMER PROGRAM
Camp Morningside summer program for children, ages 2-5, is now open for registration. We will provide 8 weeks of summer fun! Registration forms and session information are available online at http://www.morningsidepc.org/preschool/summercamp.html. If you need more information, call or email Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org.
OUR HOUSE COLLECTION
Join us this month in donating gently-used spring and summer clothing for children (infant through 5 years) facing homelessness that attend Our House preschool in Decatur. Diapers and wipes also needed. Bring items to baskets in the Welcome Center through March 23. Contact Heather Scribner hscribner12@gmail.com with any questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Will and Anne Barnette on the birth of their son, Preston Caldwell Barnette, on February 23. Big brothers are Mac and Sawyer; and to Gene and John Turner on the recent birth of their granddaughter, Lucia Nell Turner (Betsy and Ian Turner are the parents and Nell Roberts is the great-grandmother.)
YOUTH GROUP DINNER
If you can provide dinner for our youth group on a Sunday evening, please contact Tish Woolley (woolleyt@gmail.com)
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 2/26/12—$12,150
Needed Year to Date—$127,358
Received Year to Date—$112,347
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 Collier Maxwell.
Bible Study—DIVISIONS IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
Jealousy. Pride. Change. Rivalries. Intellectual Superiority. All or any of these can lead to division in the church. Join us in Room 107 this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. to learn how Paul dealt with division in the Corinthian church and how it applies to today's church. All are welcome. For more information contact Link Marx fmarx25@yahoo.com.
Children’s Classes
Today, the preschool class will learn about a man who was thankful that Jesus healed him in the story Thank You Jesus! Elementary classes will explore Jesus’ words “I am the Good Shepherd.”
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MARCH 4
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10 a.m. Youth Up@10
10:10 a.m. Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 - 7 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, MARCH 5
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MARCH 6
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9:15 a.m. MPP Focus Group
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Small Group Bible Study; MPP Focus Group
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MARCH 8
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
5:30 p.m. Lenten Walking Group
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Lydia Circle; Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Security
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP (Early Release)
7 p.m. Couples Group (Scotti Chonko’s home)
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
Our House Collection
8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Habitat Build
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
Our House Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 a.m. Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Vital Signs Summary
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
5 - 7 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
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