THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; INQUIRERS' CLASS AND NEW MEMBERS' CLASS; VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL; MISSION CAMP DEADLINE; SUPPORT MEN AT JOURNEY SHELTER; DID YOU KNOW...

eNews@Morningside       May 30  - June 3, 2012

June 3, 2012
Trinity Sunday

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages; Inquirers' Class
Adults - Room 201: We will continue our study of the curriculum "Feasting on the Word." The leader will be Daisy Ottmann, and her topic will be "A Vision for Worship" (text: Isaiah 6:1-8).

Children: Today the Preschool Class will learn how Paul and all those on his ship survived a terrible storm at sea in The Shipwreck. Through the summer, the K-2 grade children will learn about children and youth in the Bible. This week Isaac is introduced as the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and Sarah.

10:10 a.m. Ten Ten

11:00 a.m. Worship / Communion
Chris Peters Preaching 
"The Whole Earth" 
Texts: Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17  

12:00 p.m. Fellowship

2:00 p.m. Venture Crew

3:00 p.m. Youth End-of-Year Pool Party 

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.  - C.S. Lewis  

INQUIRERS' CLASS AND NEW MEMBERS' CLASS
This Sunday, June 3, Morningside will offer an Inquirers' Class. This class is for anyone who wants to know a bit more about Morningside Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in general. It can be for folks who want to join on the following Sunday after our New Members' Class, or it can just be a tune-up for those who want a refresher on Presbyterian beliefs. Our New Members' Class will be offered on June 10. 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. Both take place at 9:45 a.m. in the Session Room.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

• Support VBS by donating requested snack and lunch items.  See display in Welcome Center. Bring items to church by date listed on reminder slip.
• Do you have a saw? Can you cut felt? You can help with a special VBS project. In order to offer a nativity scene craft, we need wooden blocks and felt pieces cut to a pattern. Contact Melinda today if you can help.
• One and two day volunteers needed, too! Prepare and serve snack one day; help staff nursery for volunteers' younger kids; help with an activity or closing day lunch. Even if you only have 2-4 hours to give, we still need you.
• Register the children in your life for VBS today! We need a few weeks to order final supplies (including t-shirts) and staff enough volunteers. 

MISSION CAMP DEADLINE
All who have completed 2nd grade and older are welcome to attend "It's Not All About Me" Mission Camp here at MPC July 23-27. Register by the June 3 deadline(registration fee is $110 by June 3 and $150 afterwards). Forms can be found on-line or on the bulletin board across from the nursery.  Contact Melinda Sandkammsandkam@morningsidepc.org with questions.

SUPPORT MEN AT JOURNEY SHELTER
In the month of June, there are two ways to reach out to the men staying at Journey. Sign up to provide a dish for dinner on Sunday, June 10 and/or bring in requested items to stock shelter breakfast needs. Place non-perishable items (such as grits, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, cereal, can fruit juice, canned fruit, coffee, sugar and creamer) in baskets in Welcome Center by June 17.

DID YOU KNOW...
...this weekend is the annual Virginia Highlands Summer Festival at John Howell Memorial Park (869 Virginia Avenue)? There will be transportation delays in the Virginia Highlands area, so this Sunday plan your route to church accordingly.  

More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org