March 08, 2012
Life@Morningside for March 11, 2012
By Sherrill
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Life@Morningside
Worship This Sunday, Mission in Lent, Flowers This Sunday, BOBO Needs You! Yoga class Begins This Week, Rethinking What the Bible Says, Lenten Walking, Vital Signs Summary, Rebuilding after 2011 Tornados, The Once and Future Forest, Habitat for Humanity Is in Full Swing! One Gray Hair Luncheon, Our House Collection, Mission for Kids, Morningside Meet-up, Georgia Marathon-Sunday, March 18, MPP Dine OUt Opportunity, MPP Summer Program, Christian Education, Calendar
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Welcome to worship at Morningside Presbyterian Church. Please complete the information in the Friendship Pad at the end of the pews and pass the pads down and back again during the Concerns portion of worship. Worship notebooks and books for children are located on the kiosk outside the sanctuary. Nursery for infants is in Room 105; toddlers 18 months through 2 years are in Room 012. Children ages 3-8 are invited to leave after the Baptism for special classes. Threes, fours & fives are in Room 011; K-1st grade in Room 001; and 2nd-3rd grades are in Room 003.
Mission in Lent
This evening, the MPC Youth will prepare and serve dinner for the men at Journey, but the sign-up is already available for providing a dish on Easter Sunday, April 8. This and many other opportunities for reaching out to others is highlighted on the mission bulletin board next to the narthex and also on our Mission Lent Calendar that can be found on the church website. Try a new mission project during Lent.
Flowers This Sunday
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Jenny and Dave Pass in honor of their son Steven Joseph Pass who will be baptized this morning.
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. Please forward a description, the retail value and your desired minimum opening bid to Carolyn Morton carolynmorton @bellsouth.net) no later than tomorrow March 12. Preview date will be March 18, with the auction during fellowship hour March 25.
Yoga Class Begins This Week
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.
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, 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 provided by reservation. Contact the church office@morningsidepc.org.
Lenten Walking
We continue our Lenten walking discipline this Thursday, March 15 from 6-7 p.m. Remaining days to walk are March 22 and 29. Meet at church to begin our walk in the neighborhood. Contact Melinda Sandkam with questions or to RSVP.
Vital Signs Summary
Many thanks to all who "took the survey!" The session received a full report at its recent retreat. They were so pleased by the results and thought the congregation should have an opportunity to share in understanding the results. To that end, two opportunities to hear an abbreviated version of the Session's report are to be offered. The first is this Sunday, March 11, at 12:30 p.m. The second will precede worship on March 18 at
9:45 a.m. Please come and hear about the results for yourselves!
Rebuilding After 2011 Tornados
Fourteen MPC members will be traveling to North Alabama this Thursday evening for two days of work to repair homes damaged in last spring's tornados. Please keep Shirley Adair, Roland Behm, Richard & Sarah Brownlee, Gary & Holly Campbell, Phyllis Grimes, Lily Gu, Jack Klotz, Elisabeth McClure, Brad Odom, Melinda Sandkam, Duncan Spears, and John Watson in your prayers.
The Once and Future Forest
Trees Atlanta has generously offered to donate trees and 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 Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.- noon, contact Mary Chapman, chapman.maryv@gmail.com/404.817.0496.
Habitat for Humanity Is in Full Swing!
We continue building a home in the Thomasville Heights area with other churches. Volunteers are needed for Saturday build dates through March. We are particularly looking for more volunteers this coming Saturday, March 17. Look for the signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net).
One Gray Hair Luncheon
Come to lunch at noon on March 21 when Bob Wells will tell us about the “Mystery of the Trees,” curious, oddly shaped trees that were used by Indians to guide themselves across the North American Continent to trade, to hunt, to communicate with other tribes, to gather plants for medicines and more. The Trail Tree Project is the subject of a recent book documenting and attempting to preserve these records of Native American life. RSVP for lunch to the Brownlees (rsbrownlee1046@att.net).
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.
Mission for Kids
The Big Fun event on Saturday, March 24 for elementary age children will have a slightly different twist this time. It will be in the afternoon 3-5 p.m. and will focus on preparing the whole meal for 30 men staying at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. RSVP to Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org by March 20.
Morningside Meet-Up
Looking for an opportunity to get to know your fellow Morningsiders better--perhaps socially? Come to the Morningside Meet-up! This gathering for the adults of our congregation is a chance to enjoy conversation, meet new people and catch up with friends. Our spring meet-up is being hosted by Hillery and John McNeill (20 Stratford Pl., 30342) on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided. RSVP to Brad Odom (jbradleyodom @gmail.com). As they say, “Be there or be square!”
Georgia Marathon-Sunday, March 18
The race begins at 7 a.m., and the course travels through Atlanta including: Sweet Auburn, Inman Park, Decatur, Druid Hills, Virginia-Highland and Midtown. See their website for more information.
MPP Dine Out Opportunity
On Thursday, March 29, Gordon Biersch (3242 Peachtree Road, 30305) will donate 10% of the day’s proceeds to Morningside’s Preschool. Grab lunch that day or an early dinner and support the preschool at the same time!
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, contact Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director, at 404.685.8758 or mpp @morningsidepc.org.
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
Incest in the church. Lawsuits between Christians. Learn how Paul addresses these issues with the Christian church in Cornith. We’ll be discussing these topics and more in Room 107 this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. For more information contact Link Marx fmarx25@yahoo.com
Children’s Classes
Preschool children will hear A Wonderful Sight, a story about Jesus and a blind man. K-1 and 2-3 grade classes will explore what it means to believe in Jesus as they learn about Martha’s confession of faith in the story of Lazarus.
This Week at Morningside
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
Monday, MARCH 12
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Preschool
Committee
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
Our House Collection
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, MARCH 15
Alabama Mission Trip
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Lenten Walking Group
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Alabama Mission Trip
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
Saturday, MARCH 17
Alabama Mission Trip
Our House Collection
8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Habitat Build/Lunch provider
9 a.m. Trees Atlanta Planting
Sunday, MARCH 18
BOBO Preview
Our House Collection
Georgia Marathon
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Vital Signs Summary; Church School
10:10 a.m. Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. Session; RHO Readers
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5 - 7 p.m. Youth Group
Life@Morningside
Worship This Sunday, Mission in Lent, Flowers This Sunday, BOBO Needs You! Yoga class Begins This Week, Rethinking What the Bible Says, Lenten Walking, Vital Signs Summary, Rebuilding after 2011 Tornados, The Once and Future Forest, Habitat for Humanity Is in Full Swing! One Gray Hair Luncheon, Our House Collection, Mission for Kids, Morningside Meet-up, Georgia Marathon-Sunday, March 18, MPP Dine OUt Opportunity, MPP Summer Program, Christian Education, Calendar
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Welcome to worship at Morningside Presbyterian Church. Please complete the information in the Friendship Pad at the end of the pews and pass the pads down and back again during the Concerns portion of worship. Worship notebooks and books for children are located on the kiosk outside the sanctuary. Nursery for infants is in Room 105; toddlers 18 months through 2 years are in Room 012. Children ages 3-8 are invited to leave after the Baptism for special classes. Threes, fours & fives are in Room 011; K-1st grade in Room 001; and 2nd-3rd grades are in Room 003.
Mission in Lent
This evening, the MPC Youth will prepare and serve dinner for the men at Journey, but the sign-up is already available for providing a dish on Easter Sunday, April 8. This and many other opportunities for reaching out to others is highlighted on the mission bulletin board next to the narthex and also on our Mission Lent Calendar that can be found on the church website. Try a new mission project during Lent.
Flowers This Sunday
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Jenny and Dave Pass in honor of their son Steven Joseph Pass who will be baptized this morning.
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. Please forward a description, the retail value and your desired minimum opening bid to Carolyn Morton carolynmorton @bellsouth.net) no later than tomorrow March 12. Preview date will be March 18, with the auction during fellowship hour March 25.
Yoga Class Begins This Week
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.
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, 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 provided by reservation. Contact the church office@morningsidepc.org.
Lenten Walking
We continue our Lenten walking discipline this Thursday, March 15 from 6-7 p.m. Remaining days to walk are March 22 and 29. Meet at church to begin our walk in the neighborhood. Contact Melinda Sandkam with questions or to RSVP.
Vital Signs Summary
Many thanks to all who "took the survey!" The session received a full report at its recent retreat. They were so pleased by the results and thought the congregation should have an opportunity to share in understanding the results. To that end, two opportunities to hear an abbreviated version of the Session's report are to be offered. The first is this Sunday, March 11, at 12:30 p.m. The second will precede worship on March 18 at
9:45 a.m. Please come and hear about the results for yourselves!
Rebuilding After 2011 Tornados
Fourteen MPC members will be traveling to North Alabama this Thursday evening for two days of work to repair homes damaged in last spring's tornados. Please keep Shirley Adair, Roland Behm, Richard & Sarah Brownlee, Gary & Holly Campbell, Phyllis Grimes, Lily Gu, Jack Klotz, Elisabeth McClure, Brad Odom, Melinda Sandkam, Duncan Spears, and John Watson in your prayers.
The Once and Future Forest
Trees Atlanta has generously offered to donate trees and 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 Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.- noon, contact Mary Chapman, chapman.maryv@gmail.com/404.817.0496.
Habitat for Humanity Is in Full Swing!
We continue building a home in the Thomasville Heights area with other churches. Volunteers are needed for Saturday build dates through March. We are particularly looking for more volunteers this coming Saturday, March 17. Look for the signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler (lynsley@bellsouth.net).
One Gray Hair Luncheon
Come to lunch at noon on March 21 when Bob Wells will tell us about the “Mystery of the Trees,” curious, oddly shaped trees that were used by Indians to guide themselves across the North American Continent to trade, to hunt, to communicate with other tribes, to gather plants for medicines and more. The Trail Tree Project is the subject of a recent book documenting and attempting to preserve these records of Native American life. RSVP for lunch to the Brownlees (rsbrownlee1046@att.net).
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.
Mission for Kids
The Big Fun event on Saturday, March 24 for elementary age children will have a slightly different twist this time. It will be in the afternoon 3-5 p.m. and will focus on preparing the whole meal for 30 men staying at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. RSVP to Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org by March 20.
Morningside Meet-Up
Looking for an opportunity to get to know your fellow Morningsiders better--perhaps socially? Come to the Morningside Meet-up! This gathering for the adults of our congregation is a chance to enjoy conversation, meet new people and catch up with friends. Our spring meet-up is being hosted by Hillery and John McNeill (20 Stratford Pl., 30342) on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided. RSVP to Brad Odom (jbradleyodom @gmail.com). As they say, “Be there or be square!”
Georgia Marathon-Sunday, March 18
The race begins at 7 a.m., and the course travels through Atlanta including: Sweet Auburn, Inman Park, Decatur, Druid Hills, Virginia-Highland and Midtown. See their website for more information.
MPP Dine Out Opportunity
On Thursday, March 29, Gordon Biersch (3242 Peachtree Road, 30305) will donate 10% of the day’s proceeds to Morningside’s Preschool. Grab lunch that day or an early dinner and support the preschool at the same time!
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, contact Sarah Tomaka, Preschool Director, at 404.685.8758 or mpp @morningsidepc.org.
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
Incest in the church. Lawsuits between Christians. Learn how Paul addresses these issues with the Christian church in Cornith. We’ll be discussing these topics and more in Room 107 this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. For more information contact Link Marx fmarx25@yahoo.com
Children’s Classes
Preschool children will hear A Wonderful Sight, a story about Jesus and a blind man. K-1 and 2-3 grade classes will explore what it means to believe in Jesus as they learn about Martha’s confession of faith in the story of Lazarus.
This Week at Morningside
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
Monday, MARCH 12
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Preschool
Committee
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
Our House Collection
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, MARCH 15
Alabama Mission Trip
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Lenten Walking Group
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Alabama Mission Trip
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
Saturday, MARCH 17
Alabama Mission Trip
Our House Collection
8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Habitat Build/Lunch provider
9 a.m. Trees Atlanta Planting
Sunday, MARCH 18
BOBO Preview
Our House Collection
Georgia Marathon
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Vital Signs Summary; Church School
10:10 a.m. Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. Session; RHO Readers
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5 - 7 p.m. Youth Group
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