March 22, 2012
Life@Morningside for March 25, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, LAY READER, SECOND ANNUAL SILENT YOUTH AUCTION, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, LENTEN WALKING, DINE OUT OPPORTUNITY, MPP ADDS KINDERGARTEN!, MPP SUMMER PROGRAM, A MESSAGE FROM YOUR DEACONS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WRAPS UP!, YOUNG ADULTS, FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION, BRAVES GAME, CONGRATULATIONS TO, HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Life@Morningside
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"We Wish To See Jesus"
Texts: Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:20-33
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Harlan and Donnamae Klotz by Jack and Jill Klotz.
LAY READER
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside members participate regularly in worship leadership. Today's lay reader is David York.
SECOND ANNUAL SILENT YOUTH AUCTION
Stop by Fellowship Hall and bid on the talents and treasures collected there for your shopping pleasure! Bidding will close at 12:30 p.m. today. All proceeds will help defray expenses and provide scholarships for the youth and their chaperones who will provide two days of service in the Atlanta area before traveling to join some 600 of their peers at the annual middle-school conference hosted by Presbyterian College and presented by Montreat.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The next Roundtable will be tomorrow, March 26 at the home of Amy Jarratt (1697 N. Pelham Rd.). We begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:45 p.m. Our focus will be getting to know each other better, so we will have social time and perhaps play a game. RSVP to Kim Perez kimkperez@gmail.com.
LENTEN WALKING
This Thursday, March 29 is our last time to gather for our Lenten walking discipline. Meet at church at 6 p.m. to walk in the neighborhood.
DINE OUT OPPORTUNITY
This Thursday, March 29 Gordon Biersch Restaurant (3242 Peachtree Road, 30305) will donate 10% of the day’s proceeds to Morningside’s Preschool. Grab lunch or dinner that day and support the preschool at the same time!
MPP ADDS KINDERGARTEN!
Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is proud to announce our Kindergarten Class! Beginning in the fall of 2012, we will add a half-day Kindergarten class as an expansion of our Preschool program. Our kindergarten class will be a dynamic half-day program designed to use child-centered learning which encourages creativity, fun and academic success. Watch for more information about this exciting new program. Contact Sarah Tomaka at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org with questions.
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.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR DEACONS
The Book of Order reminds us that the deacons’ ministry is one of compassion, witness and service for the poor, hungry, sick, lost, friendless, oppressed or anyone in distress. MPC’s deacons will reach out to members in the coming months with the hope of making personal contact with everyone in the congregation. We want to listen to your wants, needs and prayer requests. In the meantime, if we can assist in you in any way, contact the deacon on call for the week.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WRAPS UP!
Volunteers are needed for the final build date this Saturday, March 31. If you can help, contact Lynsley Tyler at lynsley@bellsouth.net. At 12 noon, the home in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood will be dedicated and the keys given to the homeowners. Thanks for helping to make this a reality!
YOUNG ADULTS
Since the first one was so well received, another vocational/career session has been scheduled for the Young Adults at the home of Brad Odom. Whether you attended the first one or not is not an issue. On Sunday, April 1, at 6 p.m., Glenn Small, a licensed counselor, will facilitate the group in such a manner as to review and expand the earlier material. If you are searching for “what’s next” in your career search, this might be helpful. To RSVP or for more information, contact Brad at jbradleyodom @gmail.com.
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION
MPC assists Intown Collaborative Ministries through food donations and pantry workdays. The next food collection for pop-top foods, microwave meals (non-perishable) and can openers – will be April 8-29. Place donated items in the Welcome Center baskets. The next pantry workday will be Saturday, April 14, 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sign up on the mission bulletin board or contact Nancy Collins ncollins0209 @gmail.com for more information.
BRAVES GAME
Morningside invites you to join us at a Braves Game Sunday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. Seats are $20 per person. Leave from church with a bag lunch to eat at the stadium or enjoy the concessions there with your MPC friends! Please give your money to Jack Klotz or contact Katherine Johnston (kecjohnston@gmail.com) for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
Jake and Laura Marshall Strong on the birth of their son, Charles Robert Strong, on March 17 (grandparents are Georgia and Robert Marshall).
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS
PALM SUNDAY
11 a.m. worship includes the waving of the palms by our children and special music by Fauré and Handel (Nathan Munson, guest soloist).
MAUNDY THURSDAY
All are welcome at our Mediterranean-style dinner on April 5 at 6:15 p.m. RSVP to the church office by April 1. Worship will follow in Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. If you are able to help set up (4:30-6 p.m.); serve (6-7 p.m.); or clean up (7:30-8:15 p.m.); contact Mary Chapman chapman.maryv@gmail.com.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Co-chairs Jennifer James and Robin Boren invite you to the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. (activities begin at 10:45). This is our largest outreach to the community, and we hope you will invite your neighbors. Come enjoy the “hunt” itself, “Ruby the Clown” as the Easter bunny, face-painting, and refreshments. Filled egg donations are needed by April 1. Volunteers in two shifts are also needed: Set-up crew and egg hiders (9:30-10:30 a.m.); event volunteers and clean-up crew (10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.). Contact Jennifer James jennjames@comcast.net to help.
EASTER SUNDAY
7 a.m.—Sunrise Service (front lawn) followed by a light breakfast
We’re looking for a few early birds to help with this breakfast. We’ll begin pouring coffee and orange juice at 5:45 a.m. Volunteers can contact Bonnie Daneker at bb_daneker@yahoo.com.
10:30 a.m.—Coffee and Conversation
11 a.m.—Traditional Worship; special music by Charpentier and Handel.
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 Amy DeBaets, and our topic will be From "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him" (Mark 11:1-11; 15:1-39).
Bible Study—DIVISIONS IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
We continue our study of 1st and 2nd Corinthians.
Children’s Classes
Preschool children will hear of the Good Shepherd and make lamb puppets. Elementary classes will study Jesus' words "I am the vine, you are the branches" as they learn about real vines and branches.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
BOBO Auction
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 a.m. Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship/Treble Choir Sings
12 noon Fellowship
1:30 p.m. Youth Laser Tag
2 p.m. Venture Crew
MONDAY, MARCH 26
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, MARCH 27
9 a.m. MPP
9:15 a.m. Yoga
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Lenten Walking Group
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MARCH 30
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Habitat Build
12 noon Habitat Dedication
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
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. Palm Sunday Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5-7 p.m. Youth Group
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
On Easter Sunday, consider joining with Presbyterians around the world by contributing a special offering to One Great Hour of Sharing. The theme for OGHS 2012 is “Sharing Brings Joy to Others, to God, and to Us.” This year was historic for weather-related disasters and the Presbyterian Church was there for those in need because of your gifts to this offering. Write OGHS on your check’s memo line this Easter, so we can continue to care for all of God’s children.
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY, LAY READER, SECOND ANNUAL SILENT YOUTH AUCTION, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, LENTEN WALKING, DINE OUT OPPORTUNITY, MPP ADDS KINDERGARTEN!, MPP SUMMER PROGRAM, A MESSAGE FROM YOUR DEACONS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WRAPS UP!, YOUNG ADULTS, FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION, BRAVES GAME, CONGRATULATIONS TO, HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Life@Morningside
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"We Wish To See Jesus"
Texts: Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:20-33
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Harlan and Donnamae Klotz by Jack and Jill Klotz.
LAY READER
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside members participate regularly in worship leadership. Today's lay reader is David York.
SECOND ANNUAL SILENT YOUTH AUCTION
Stop by Fellowship Hall and bid on the talents and treasures collected there for your shopping pleasure! Bidding will close at 12:30 p.m. today. All proceeds will help defray expenses and provide scholarships for the youth and their chaperones who will provide two days of service in the Atlanta area before traveling to join some 600 of their peers at the annual middle-school conference hosted by Presbyterian College and presented by Montreat.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The next Roundtable will be tomorrow, March 26 at the home of Amy Jarratt (1697 N. Pelham Rd.). We begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:45 p.m. Our focus will be getting to know each other better, so we will have social time and perhaps play a game. RSVP to Kim Perez kimkperez@gmail.com.
LENTEN WALKING
This Thursday, March 29 is our last time to gather for our Lenten walking discipline. Meet at church at 6 p.m. to walk in the neighborhood.
DINE OUT OPPORTUNITY
This Thursday, March 29 Gordon Biersch Restaurant (3242 Peachtree Road, 30305) will donate 10% of the day’s proceeds to Morningside’s Preschool. Grab lunch or dinner that day and support the preschool at the same time!
MPP ADDS KINDERGARTEN!
Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is proud to announce our Kindergarten Class! Beginning in the fall of 2012, we will add a half-day Kindergarten class as an expansion of our Preschool program. Our kindergarten class will be a dynamic half-day program designed to use child-centered learning which encourages creativity, fun and academic success. Watch for more information about this exciting new program. Contact Sarah Tomaka at 404.685.8758 or mpp@morningsidepc.org with questions.
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.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR DEACONS
The Book of Order reminds us that the deacons’ ministry is one of compassion, witness and service for the poor, hungry, sick, lost, friendless, oppressed or anyone in distress. MPC’s deacons will reach out to members in the coming months with the hope of making personal contact with everyone in the congregation. We want to listen to your wants, needs and prayer requests. In the meantime, if we can assist in you in any way, contact the deacon on call for the week.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WRAPS UP!
Volunteers are needed for the final build date this Saturday, March 31. If you can help, contact Lynsley Tyler at lynsley@bellsouth.net. At 12 noon, the home in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood will be dedicated and the keys given to the homeowners. Thanks for helping to make this a reality!
YOUNG ADULTS
Since the first one was so well received, another vocational/career session has been scheduled for the Young Adults at the home of Brad Odom. Whether you attended the first one or not is not an issue. On Sunday, April 1, at 6 p.m., Glenn Small, a licensed counselor, will facilitate the group in such a manner as to review and expand the earlier material. If you are searching for “what’s next” in your career search, this might be helpful. To RSVP or for more information, contact Brad at jbradleyodom @gmail.com.
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION
MPC assists Intown Collaborative Ministries through food donations and pantry workdays. The next food collection for pop-top foods, microwave meals (non-perishable) and can openers – will be April 8-29. Place donated items in the Welcome Center baskets. The next pantry workday will be Saturday, April 14, 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sign up on the mission bulletin board or contact Nancy Collins ncollins0209 @gmail.com for more information.
BRAVES GAME
Morningside invites you to join us at a Braves Game Sunday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. Seats are $20 per person. Leave from church with a bag lunch to eat at the stadium or enjoy the concessions there with your MPC friends! Please give your money to Jack Klotz or contact Katherine Johnston (kecjohnston@gmail.com) for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
Jake and Laura Marshall Strong on the birth of their son, Charles Robert Strong, on March 17 (grandparents are Georgia and Robert Marshall).
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS
PALM SUNDAY
11 a.m. worship includes the waving of the palms by our children and special music by Fauré and Handel (Nathan Munson, guest soloist).
MAUNDY THURSDAY
All are welcome at our Mediterranean-style dinner on April 5 at 6:15 p.m. RSVP to the church office by April 1. Worship will follow in Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. If you are able to help set up (4:30-6 p.m.); serve (6-7 p.m.); or clean up (7:30-8:15 p.m.); contact Mary Chapman chapman.maryv@gmail.com.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Co-chairs Jennifer James and Robin Boren invite you to the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. (activities begin at 10:45). This is our largest outreach to the community, and we hope you will invite your neighbors. Come enjoy the “hunt” itself, “Ruby the Clown” as the Easter bunny, face-painting, and refreshments. Filled egg donations are needed by April 1. Volunteers in two shifts are also needed: Set-up crew and egg hiders (9:30-10:30 a.m.); event volunteers and clean-up crew (10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.). Contact Jennifer James jennjames@comcast.net to help.
EASTER SUNDAY
7 a.m.—Sunrise Service (front lawn) followed by a light breakfast
We’re looking for a few early birds to help with this breakfast. We’ll begin pouring coffee and orange juice at 5:45 a.m. Volunteers can contact Bonnie Daneker at bb_daneker@yahoo.com.
10:30 a.m.—Coffee and Conversation
11 a.m.—Traditional Worship; special music by Charpentier and Handel.
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 Amy DeBaets, and our topic will be From "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him" (Mark 11:1-11; 15:1-39).
Bible Study—DIVISIONS IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
We continue our study of 1st and 2nd Corinthians.
Children’s Classes
Preschool children will hear of the Good Shepherd and make lamb puppets. Elementary classes will study Jesus' words "I am the vine, you are the branches" as they learn about real vines and branches.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
BOBO Auction
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
10:10 a.m. Ten Ten Program
11 a.m. Worship/Treble Choir Sings
12 noon Fellowship
1:30 p.m. Youth Laser Tag
2 p.m. Venture Crew
MONDAY, MARCH 26
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, MARCH 27
9 a.m. MPP
9:15 a.m. Yoga
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Lenten Walking Group
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MARCH 30
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Habitat Build
12 noon Habitat Dedication
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
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. Palm Sunday Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5-7 p.m. Youth Group
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
On Easter Sunday, consider joining with Presbyterians around the world by contributing a special offering to One Great Hour of Sharing. The theme for OGHS 2012 is “Sharing Brings Joy to Others, to God, and to Us.” This year was historic for weather-related disasters and the Presbyterian Church was there for those in need because of your gifts to this offering. Write OGHS on your check’s memo line this Easter, so we can continue to care for all of God’s children.
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