May 10, 2012
Life@Morningside for May 13, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, COMMUNION FOR ALL MPC'S MEMBERS, JOURNEY MEN'S SHELTER, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON, SUPPORT SENIORS, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS, SUMMER REGISTRATION UNDERWAY, EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT UNDERWAY, SCOTLAND 2013, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN LIBERIA, CONGRATULATIONS TO, OUR SYMPATHY TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"Not Servants, Friends"
Texts: 1 John 4:7-21; Acts 8:26-40
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
This morning, Anna Elaine, Brooks Evelyn, Katharine June, and Caroline Ann Nuckols, daughters of Hal and Kimberly Nuckols, will receive the sacrament of baptism.
COMMUNION FOR ALL MPC'S MEMBERS
Every week Baron affirms our commitment to be a congregation that is deeply inclusive; reflecting the breadth and depth of God's love for us all. Just because members are no longer able to be present in worship with us does not mean that they are left out of our thoughts and our communion. Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond the sanctuary walls and so we are delighted that Dr. Robert Gray will be taking communion to our shut-in and homebound members periodically following the celebration of the Lord's Supper in worship, accompanied by our deacons. We want to be sure that this opportunity to be a part of the communion of the saints here at Morningside extends as widely as it can, so if you or someone you know at Morningside needs to receive communion at home, please contact deacon Curt Barrett (emailcurt @mindspring.com, 404.310.4665) to be included in Robert's schedule as he extends our ministry of love and inclusion beyond the sanctuary walls.
JOURNEY MEN’S SHELTER
This evening, Morningside will serve dinner to the 30 men at the shelter formerly known as Druid Hills Men’s Shelter, and we still need a few dishes. Let shepherd Curt Barrett know (emailcurt@mindspring.com) how you can help.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY
Interested in environmental and social justice advocacy? Want to hear a legislative update from the 2012 GA General Assembly? Please come to the first meeting of the recently formed Environmental Action & Social Justice Committee tomorrow, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Shelley Senterfitt's home (75 Montgomery Ferry Dr., Ansley Park). We will brainstorm our priorities and plan for the next year. Dinner will be served. RSVP to Shelley at ssenterfitt@skfamilylaw.com or 404.483.7325.
ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON
Join the One Gray Hair luncheon at 12 noon this Wednesday, May 16 to learn about the fascinating and sweet hobby of beekeeping. Deacon and backyard beekeeper Curt Barrett maintains hives here on North Morningside Drive. If you have at least one gray hair, you’re invited to a great meal and program! RSVP to Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@gmail.com.
SUPPORT SENIORS
During the month of May, we are collecting items to restock the pantry for residents of Calvin Court. Calvin Court offers apartment homes for adults aged 62 and older. Requested items include: paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, and non-perishable meal items such as hearty soups, noodles, and bean and rice mixes. Please drop off your items in the baskets in the Welcome center.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
As we gathered recently to make final plans for VBS June 25-29, we re-affirmed the importance of finding volunteers that are able to spend all five mornings with the kids in order to provide consistency in leadership. We TRULY appreciate all types of volunteers, but we invite you each to prayerfully consider if you can join us for the week to lead a group of elementary age from activity to activity or co-lead a class of preschoolers.
SUMMER REGISTRATION UNDERWAY
End of May registration deadlines are fast approaching for both VBS and Mission Camp (July 23-27). Help us in volunteer recruitment and ordering of supplies by sending in your child's registration TODAY. Forms can be found on-line or contact Melinda Sandkam with any questions.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT UNDERWAY
Morningside Presbyterian Church is the beneficiary of an Eagle Scout Project by candidate David W. Vaughan, who is jointly registered with Troop 455 and Crew 455. To find David's project, take the trail that starts at the bridge and goes back to the seating area in the ravine. David is extending the trail from the seating area to the BBQ pit further down the ravine and cleaning out the BBQ pit. The next major effort will be to apply wood chips (when they arrive) to the trail. All members are welcome to participate in the work details and help with grill work for the BBQ pit.- David Cox, Crew 455 Adviser
SCOTLAND 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. Travel agent Kaye Carmichael, who planned MPC’s 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! Travel is planned for August 2013. If interested, contact Baron Mullis at baron.mullis @morningsidepc.org.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
Let's join together Memorial Day weekend to provide and/or serve dinner for 30 men on Saturday, May 26. Sign up on the bulletin board or contact David Johnston at dmjohnst@hotmail.com for more information. Bring a dish by 5:30 p.m. The meal is served from 5:45 to 7 p.m.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN LIBERIA
Emilie Paille sends her thanks for the donated school supplies. The Mercer on Mission team will be packing these priceless supplies to take with them on their travels to Liberia. They will leave Atlanta Saturday evening, May 26 and arrive in Monrovia on Sunday, close to the time the church service at MPC ends. Keep all those traveling and those in Liberia at Rick’s Institute in your prayers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Brad and Amy Millard on the birth of their daughter, Emmerson Marie Millard, on May 8 (big sister is Madelyn).
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Robert, Rhonda, and Cameron McIntosh on the recent death of Robert's mother, Margaret Shuman, in Asheville, North Carolina.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, May 20 we continue our study of the curriculum “Feasting on the Word.” The leader will be Baron Mullis, and his topic will be “Can I Get a Witness?” (text: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26).
Bible Study—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
The class will discuss the Corinthians struggle with paganism.
Children’s Classes
The Preschool class will learn about the story of Paul’s escape in a basket. We will listen to Over the Wall, and have fun lowering Paul in a basket. Elementary classes will learn about the special power Jesus promised to send the disciples, while studying the story of the Ascension.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MAY 13
School Supplies for Liberia
Calvin Court Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
6 p.m. Journey
MONDAY, MAY 14
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9:15 a.m. Yoga Class
3 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP; VBS Workday
12 noon One Gray Hair Luncheon
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Small Group Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MAY 17
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MAY 18
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Calvin Court Collection
11 a.m. MPP Ballet Recital
SUNDAY, MAY 20
Calvin Court Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Children’s Choirs Sing
12 noon Congregational Lunch
12:05 p.m. Middle School Choir Meeting
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5 p.m. Harmony Concert; Youth Group
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 5/6/12—$10,572
Needed Year to Date—$268,868
Received Year to Date—$261,650
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, COMMUNION FOR ALL MPC'S MEMBERS, JOURNEY MEN'S SHELTER, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON, SUPPORT SENIORS, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS, SUMMER REGISTRATION UNDERWAY, EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT UNDERWAY, SCOTLAND 2013, CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES, SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN LIBERIA, CONGRATULATIONS TO, OUR SYMPATHY TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"Not Servants, Friends"
Texts: 1 John 4:7-21; Acts 8:26-40
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
This morning, Anna Elaine, Brooks Evelyn, Katharine June, and Caroline Ann Nuckols, daughters of Hal and Kimberly Nuckols, will receive the sacrament of baptism.
COMMUNION FOR ALL MPC'S MEMBERS
Every week Baron affirms our commitment to be a congregation that is deeply inclusive; reflecting the breadth and depth of God's love for us all. Just because members are no longer able to be present in worship with us does not mean that they are left out of our thoughts and our communion. Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond the sanctuary walls and so we are delighted that Dr. Robert Gray will be taking communion to our shut-in and homebound members periodically following the celebration of the Lord's Supper in worship, accompanied by our deacons. We want to be sure that this opportunity to be a part of the communion of the saints here at Morningside extends as widely as it can, so if you or someone you know at Morningside needs to receive communion at home, please contact deacon Curt Barrett (emailcurt @mindspring.com, 404.310.4665) to be included in Robert's schedule as he extends our ministry of love and inclusion beyond the sanctuary walls.
JOURNEY MEN’S SHELTER
This evening, Morningside will serve dinner to the 30 men at the shelter formerly known as Druid Hills Men’s Shelter, and we still need a few dishes. Let shepherd Curt Barrett know (emailcurt@mindspring.com) how you can help.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY
Interested in environmental and social justice advocacy? Want to hear a legislative update from the 2012 GA General Assembly? Please come to the first meeting of the recently formed Environmental Action & Social Justice Committee tomorrow, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Shelley Senterfitt's home (75 Montgomery Ferry Dr., Ansley Park). We will brainstorm our priorities and plan for the next year. Dinner will be served. RSVP to Shelley at ssenterfitt@skfamilylaw.com or 404.483.7325.
ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON
Join the One Gray Hair luncheon at 12 noon this Wednesday, May 16 to learn about the fascinating and sweet hobby of beekeeping. Deacon and backyard beekeeper Curt Barrett maintains hives here on North Morningside Drive. If you have at least one gray hair, you’re invited to a great meal and program! RSVP to Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@gmail.com.
SUPPORT SENIORS
During the month of May, we are collecting items to restock the pantry for residents of Calvin Court. Calvin Court offers apartment homes for adults aged 62 and older. Requested items include: paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, and non-perishable meal items such as hearty soups, noodles, and bean and rice mixes. Please drop off your items in the baskets in the Welcome center.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
As we gathered recently to make final plans for VBS June 25-29, we re-affirmed the importance of finding volunteers that are able to spend all five mornings with the kids in order to provide consistency in leadership. We TRULY appreciate all types of volunteers, but we invite you each to prayerfully consider if you can join us for the week to lead a group of elementary age from activity to activity or co-lead a class of preschoolers.
SUMMER REGISTRATION UNDERWAY
End of May registration deadlines are fast approaching for both VBS and Mission Camp (July 23-27). Help us in volunteer recruitment and ordering of supplies by sending in your child's registration TODAY. Forms can be found on-line or contact Melinda Sandkam with any questions.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT UNDERWAY
Morningside Presbyterian Church is the beneficiary of an Eagle Scout Project by candidate David W. Vaughan, who is jointly registered with Troop 455 and Crew 455. To find David's project, take the trail that starts at the bridge and goes back to the seating area in the ravine. David is extending the trail from the seating area to the BBQ pit further down the ravine and cleaning out the BBQ pit. The next major effort will be to apply wood chips (when they arrive) to the trail. All members are welcome to participate in the work details and help with grill work for the BBQ pit.- David Cox, Crew 455 Adviser
SCOTLAND 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. Travel agent Kaye Carmichael, who planned MPC’s 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! Travel is planned for August 2013. If interested, contact Baron Mullis at baron.mullis @morningsidepc.org.
CLIFTON SANCTUARY MINISTRIES
Let's join together Memorial Day weekend to provide and/or serve dinner for 30 men on Saturday, May 26. Sign up on the bulletin board or contact David Johnston at dmjohnst@hotmail.com for more information. Bring a dish by 5:30 p.m. The meal is served from 5:45 to 7 p.m.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN LIBERIA
Emilie Paille sends her thanks for the donated school supplies. The Mercer on Mission team will be packing these priceless supplies to take with them on their travels to Liberia. They will leave Atlanta Saturday evening, May 26 and arrive in Monrovia on Sunday, close to the time the church service at MPC ends. Keep all those traveling and those in Liberia at Rick’s Institute in your prayers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Brad and Amy Millard on the birth of their daughter, Emmerson Marie Millard, on May 8 (big sister is Madelyn).
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Robert, Rhonda, and Cameron McIntosh on the recent death of Robert's mother, Margaret Shuman, in Asheville, North Carolina.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, May 20 we continue our study of the curriculum “Feasting on the Word.” The leader will be Baron Mullis, and his topic will be “Can I Get a Witness?” (text: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26).
Bible Study—9:45 a.m. in Room 107
The class will discuss the Corinthians struggle with paganism.
Children’s Classes
The Preschool class will learn about the story of Paul’s escape in a basket. We will listen to Over the Wall, and have fun lowering Paul in a basket. Elementary classes will learn about the special power Jesus promised to send the disciples, while studying the story of the Ascension.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, MAY 13
School Supplies for Liberia
Calvin Court Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
6 p.m. Journey
MONDAY, MAY 14
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9:15 a.m. Yoga Class
3 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP; VBS Workday
12 noon One Gray Hair Luncheon
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
7 p.m. Small Group Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MAY 17
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MAY 18
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Calvin Court Collection
11 a.m. MPP Ballet Recital
SUNDAY, MAY 20
Calvin Court Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Children’s Choirs Sing
12 noon Congregational Lunch
12:05 p.m. Middle School Choir Meeting
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5 p.m. Harmony Concert; Youth Group
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 5/6/12—$10,572
Needed Year to Date—$268,868
Received Year to Date—$261,650
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