WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, WELCOME GUEST SOLOIST, HOLY WEEK BANNERS, YOUNG ADULTS, ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING, THEOLOGY ON TAP, INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY, BRAVES GAME, CONGRATULATIONS TO, OUR SYMPATHY TO, HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, RECLAIMING DISHES, YOUTH GROUP DINNER, GIVING UPDATE

Life@Morningside

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Baron Mullis preaching

"On the Nothing Train to Nowhere"

Texts: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mark 15:1-15

WELCOME GUEST SOLOIST

We welcome Nathan Munson, tenor, as our guest soloist today. Nathan is a frequent performer with Atlanta Opera, and has sung with Opera North, Kentucky Symphonic Orchestra, Lexington Philharmonic, and the Atlanta Sacred Chorale among others. Nathan received his training at Southern Illinois University, the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) and the University of Kentucky. He also was one of the featured singers in the 2011 AO Christmas concert at All Saints Episcopal.

HOLY WEEK BANNERS

Banner #1 is entitled "Grace of the Earth."  The green fabrics and batik prints of foliage represent the path strewn with branches and palm leaves laid to honor Jesus as he entered Jerusalem.  The batiks show the clouding of the sun in the sky with gray-green shading.  The fabrics move from light to dark representing the impending crucifixion.

Banner #2 is entitled "God's Power in our Midst" and symbolizes the night of Jesus' arrest and ultimately the crucifixion.  The rust and gold batiks our eye sees visually interpret the blood moon with the brown, gold and dark batiks left to represent the wrenching agony of the event.  Again, the fabric coloring moves from light to dark representing the power of God's love of humanity through Christ's life, death and resurrection.

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. Tonight, 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.

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.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

The next Theology on Tap dinner and discussion for all men will be hosted by Bill Means on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at 1071 McLynn Ave., and the topic will be “Open Theological Forum.” There is a lot going on in the world lately. Our denomination is in turmoil.  We're in the middle of the political season. The death of Trayvon Martin has shone a light on race relations and gun violence.  Come think theologically about these things.  After dinner, Baron will take questions and facilitate discussion on the topics of our choosing. RSVP to the church by Monday, April 2.

INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY

Our next ICM 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. To help, sign up on the mission bulletin board or contact Nancy Collins ncollins0209@gmail.com.

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...

Shanon and Nathan Burgess on the birth of their daughter, Piper Grace Burgess, on March 27.

OUR SYMPATHY TO...

Trenton Tunnell on the death of his mother, Doreen Ryan Tunnell, on March 27.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS

Maundy Thursday

All are welcome at our Mediterranean-style dinner on April 5 at 6:15 p.m. RSVP to the church office by tomorrow morning. 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 today. 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; child care provided) 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.

9:45 a.m.—Adult and children’s Sunday school classes will not meet on Easter Sunday, April 8. Child care and children’s worship will be available as usual for 11 a.m. worship

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

We will not hold class on Easter Sunday. On Sunday, April 15 we will continue our study of the curriculum “Feasting on the Word.” The leader will be Peter Cobb, and his topic will be “Life in Common” (text: Acts 4:32-35).

Bible Study—ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON MARRIAGE?—9:45 a.m. in Room 107

The Corinthians raised six questions on single and married life. Paul's responses will be the topics for discussion at Small Group Bible Study this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 107. All are welcome.

Children’s Classes

All Children's classes, Pre-k through Third Grade, will study Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.  

THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE

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

6 p.m. Young Adults

MONDAY, APRIL 2

9 a.m. MPP Spring Break

7 p.m. Mandolin Society

TUESDAY, APRIL 3

9 a.m. MPP Spring Break

9:15 a.m. Yoga Class

4:30 p.m. Tai Chi

6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

7 p.m. Theology on Tap; MLPA Zoning

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

9 a.m. MPP Spring Break

7 p.m. Small Group Bible Study

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, APRIL 5

9 a.m. MPP Spring Break

6:15 p.m. Maundy Thursday Dinner

7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship

7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

9 a.m. MPP Spring Break

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

10:45 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

ICM Food Pantry Collection

7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service followed by a light breakfast

10:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

11 a.m. Traditional Easter Worship/One Great Hour of Sharing received

12 noon Fellowship

6 p.m. Journey

RECLAIMING DISHES

Thanks for all the food that has been brought to MPC in crock pots, on platters, and in cupcake carriers.  Reclaim your items from the Fellowship Hall table as we are working our way through kitchen cabinets and closets and will give away extra items by mid-April. If you are in search of an item and it is not on the table, check the kitchen cabinets and cupboards.

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 3/25/12—$7,588

Needed Year to Date—$183,962

Received Year to Date—$162,925