April 19, 2012
Life@Morningside for April 22, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, ALL CHURCH RETREAT, INQUIRERS' CLASS AND NEW MEMBERS' CLASS, SCOTLAND IN 2013, ICM FOOD PANTRY, ANOTHER LIBERIA CONNECTION, MPP'S JUNGLE JAM, MPP ADDS KINDERGARTEN!, MPP SUMMER PROGRAM, SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, CONGRATULATIONS TO, OUR SYMPATHY TO, YOUTH GROUP DINNER, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"Witnesses"
Texts: Psalm 4; Luke 24:36b-48
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
Emma Attwood, daughter of James and Eleanor Attwood, will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The final Women’s Roundtable of the season will be tomorrow, April 23 at the home of Lynn Young (277 The Prado, 30309). Speakers will be Hillery McNeill and Sarah Brownlee talking with us about our church’s history, especially how much things have changed since they joined years ago. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., so be sure to RSVP today to Kim Perez kimkperez@yahoo.com.
ALL CHURCH RETREAT
If you are interested in working on MPC’s fall retreat to Montreat this year, you are invited to attend a planning meeting this Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Session Room.
INQUIRERS' CLASS AND NEW MEMBERS' CLASS
In addition to today’s Inquirers' Class our New Members' Class will be offered next Sunday, April 29 at 9:45 in the Session Room. At the New Members' Class, those joining the church that day will be introduced to Session and received into membership, as well as, given an overview of ways to plug-in more deeply to the life of faith at Morningside Presbyterian Church.
SCOTLAND IN 2013
Do you want to travel to the land of bagpipes, oatcakes and Calvinism? If so, Morningside is offering a trip to Scotland to celebrate the 499th anniversary of the birth of John Knox. (We celebrated the 499th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin in Geneva - why mess with a winning formula!) Travel agent Kaye Carmichael, who planned the Paris-Geneva trip, has put together a great itinerary for a nine-day trip around central Scotland. Highlights include: Inverness and Loch Ness, Culloden and Castle Cawdor, St. Andrews, a visit to Scotland's smallest distillery as well as Glasgow, and of course, Edinburgh! The highlight will be the Edinburgh military tattoo at the Castle during the Edinburgh International Festival. Travel is planned for August 2013. Attend an interest meeting in Room 201 at 12:30 p.m. next Sunday, April 29 to learn more.
ICM FOOD PANTRY
Support the Intown Collaborative Ministries food collection for pop-top foods, microwave meals, and can openers that continues through April 29. Place donated items in the Welcome Center.
ANOTHER LIBERIA CONNECTION
Through the “Mercer on Mission” trip, MPC is reaching out to the students and teachers of Rick’s Institute in Liberia. In May, Mercer Professor and MPC member, Emilie Paille, will travel to Liberia, and we will partner with Mercer by collecting needed school items for the institute (white board markers, white board spray cleaner, pens, paper clips, child and adult scissors, #2 pencils, rulers, individual hand-held sharpeners, colored pencils, crayons (box of 8 or 16), Elmer’s glue/glue sticks, construction paper, and index cards). Please bring your donated items to the Welcome Center by May 13.
MPP’S JUNGLE JAM
Come explore the jungle at MPP’s Jungle Jam! Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dads’ Grill, Madagascar Obstacle Course, Pirate Ship, King of Pops, DJ, Balloon Animals, Carnival Games and Rides, and much, much more! We are seeking sponsors for our activities, so we can make this the best Spring Fling ever. Funds raised via sponsorship donations offset our costs and help fund extras our preschool children enjoy. Consider sponsoring, in part or in full, one of our activities or making a general donation. All contributions, in any amount, are greatly appreciated! We also encourage you to sign up for one of our volunteer shifts – this is a great way to meet our preschool community and our neighbors. Contact Sarah Tomaka for more information, mpp @morningsidepc.org, 404.685.8758.
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. Registration forms are now available. Questions? Contact Sarah Tomaka at 404.685.8758, mpp@morningsidepc.org.
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.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Both Vacation Bible School (June 25-29) and Mission Camp (July 23-27) registration forms are now available at the church and on-line. Sign up your kids today! All types of volunteers are also needed. Contact Melinda with questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Jason and Julie Loring on the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Anne Loring, on April 5. Big brother is Oliver.
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Ted and Jan McMahan on the death of Ted's father, Theodore McMahan, Sr., in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 16. Mr. McMahan was a recipient of the Bronze Star for his efforts during World War II.
YOUTH GROUP DINNER
If you can provide dinner for our youth group on a Sunday evening, please contact Tish Woolley (woolleyt@gmail.com).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, April 29 we will continue our study of the curriculum “Feasting on the Word.” The leader will be Philip Hawkins, and his topic will be “The Good Shepherd” (text: John 10:11-18).
Bible Study—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
The class will discuss the Corinthians struggle with paganism.
Children’s Classes
Today, the Preschool Class will hear the story Sad Day, Happy Day to learn about the way Peter helped a woman named Dorcas. Elementary classes will learn about Thomas' encounter with the risen Jesus.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers’ Class
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus; Venture Crew
5 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, APRIL 23
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9:15 a.m. Yoga Class
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
ICM Food Pantry Collection
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; New Members Class
10:10 Ten Ten Program
10:40 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Scotland Trip Meeting
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus; Venture Crew
5 p.m. Youth Group
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 4/15/12—$18,441
Needed Year to Date—$226,415
Received Year to Date—$229,742
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, ALL CHURCH RETREAT, INQUIRERS' CLASS AND NEW MEMBERS' CLASS, SCOTLAND IN 2013, ICM FOOD PANTRY, ANOTHER LIBERIA CONNECTION, MPP'S JUNGLE JAM, MPP ADDS KINDERGARTEN!, MPP SUMMER PROGRAM, SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, CONGRATULATIONS TO, OUR SYMPATHY TO, YOUTH GROUP DINNER, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"Witnesses"
Texts: Psalm 4; Luke 24:36b-48
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
Emma Attwood, daughter of James and Eleanor Attwood, will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The final Women’s Roundtable of the season will be tomorrow, April 23 at the home of Lynn Young (277 The Prado, 30309). Speakers will be Hillery McNeill and Sarah Brownlee talking with us about our church’s history, especially how much things have changed since they joined years ago. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., so be sure to RSVP today to Kim Perez kimkperez@yahoo.com.
ALL CHURCH RETREAT
If you are interested in working on MPC’s fall retreat to Montreat this year, you are invited to attend a planning meeting this Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Session Room.
INQUIRERS' CLASS AND NEW MEMBERS' CLASS
In addition to today’s Inquirers' Class our New Members' Class will be offered next Sunday, April 29 at 9:45 in the Session Room. At the New Members' Class, those joining the church that day will be introduced to Session and received into membership, as well as, given an overview of ways to plug-in more deeply to the life of faith at Morningside Presbyterian Church.
SCOTLAND IN 2013
Do you want to travel to the land of bagpipes, oatcakes and Calvinism? If so, Morningside is offering a trip to Scotland to celebrate the 499th anniversary of the birth of John Knox. (We celebrated the 499th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin in Geneva - why mess with a winning formula!) Travel agent Kaye Carmichael, who planned the Paris-Geneva trip, has put together a great itinerary for a nine-day trip around central Scotland. Highlights include: Inverness and Loch Ness, Culloden and Castle Cawdor, St. Andrews, a visit to Scotland's smallest distillery as well as Glasgow, and of course, Edinburgh! The highlight will be the Edinburgh military tattoo at the Castle during the Edinburgh International Festival. Travel is planned for August 2013. Attend an interest meeting in Room 201 at 12:30 p.m. next Sunday, April 29 to learn more.
ICM FOOD PANTRY
Support the Intown Collaborative Ministries food collection for pop-top foods, microwave meals, and can openers that continues through April 29. Place donated items in the Welcome Center.
ANOTHER LIBERIA CONNECTION
Through the “Mercer on Mission” trip, MPC is reaching out to the students and teachers of Rick’s Institute in Liberia. In May, Mercer Professor and MPC member, Emilie Paille, will travel to Liberia, and we will partner with Mercer by collecting needed school items for the institute (white board markers, white board spray cleaner, pens, paper clips, child and adult scissors, #2 pencils, rulers, individual hand-held sharpeners, colored pencils, crayons (box of 8 or 16), Elmer’s glue/glue sticks, construction paper, and index cards). Please bring your donated items to the Welcome Center by May 13.
MPP’S JUNGLE JAM
Come explore the jungle at MPP’s Jungle Jam! Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dads’ Grill, Madagascar Obstacle Course, Pirate Ship, King of Pops, DJ, Balloon Animals, Carnival Games and Rides, and much, much more! We are seeking sponsors for our activities, so we can make this the best Spring Fling ever. Funds raised via sponsorship donations offset our costs and help fund extras our preschool children enjoy. Consider sponsoring, in part or in full, one of our activities or making a general donation. All contributions, in any amount, are greatly appreciated! We also encourage you to sign up for one of our volunteer shifts – this is a great way to meet our preschool community and our neighbors. Contact Sarah Tomaka for more information, mpp @morningsidepc.org, 404.685.8758.
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. Registration forms are now available. Questions? Contact Sarah Tomaka at 404.685.8758, mpp@morningsidepc.org.
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.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Both Vacation Bible School (June 25-29) and Mission Camp (July 23-27) registration forms are now available at the church and on-line. Sign up your kids today! All types of volunteers are also needed. Contact Melinda with questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Jason and Julie Loring on the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Anne Loring, on April 5. Big brother is Oliver.
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Ted and Jan McMahan on the death of Ted's father, Theodore McMahan, Sr., in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 16. Mr. McMahan was a recipient of the Bronze Star for his efforts during World War II.
YOUTH GROUP DINNER
If you can provide dinner for our youth group on a Sunday evening, please contact Tish Woolley (woolleyt@gmail.com).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, April 29 we will continue our study of the curriculum “Feasting on the Word.” The leader will be Philip Hawkins, and his topic will be “The Good Shepherd” (text: John 10:11-18).
Bible Study—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
The class will discuss the Corinthians struggle with paganism.
Children’s Classes
Today, the Preschool Class will hear the story Sad Day, Happy Day to learn about the way Peter helped a woman named Dorcas. Elementary classes will learn about Thomas' encounter with the risen Jesus.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers’ Class
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus; Venture Crew
5 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, APRIL 23
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9:15 a.m. Yoga Class
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
ICM Food Pantry Collection
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
ICM Food Pantry Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; New Members Class
10:10 Ten Ten Program
10:40 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Scotland Trip Meeting
2 p.m. Harmony Chorus; Venture Crew
5 p.m. Youth Group
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 4/15/12—$18,441
Needed Year to Date—$226,415
Received Year to Date—$229,742
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