THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK OFF; SANCTUARY FLOWERS; THORNWELL OFFERING; SERVING DINNER AT JOURNEY; ICM COLLECTION; LIBRARY RENOVATIONS; LGBT & FRIENDS; SPRUCING UP SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOMS; OUR SYMPATHY; CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH-AUGUST 26; VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE PRESBYTERY; CALLING ALL TALENT FOR MUSIC MINISTRY; DID YOU KNOW...

eNews@Morningside       August 7  - August 12, 2012

August 12, 2012
11th Sunday after Pentecost

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation

9:45 a.m. Sunday School Kick Off
Adult Class, Room 201 - This Sunday we conclude our series taught by Chris Peters. OUR STORY PART 2: HOW DO WE LIVE WHAT WE SAY WE BELIEVE? A group "faith statement" exercise will lead us into a discussion about how we live as Christians beyond the church doors.

Children: The Preschool Class will hear about Jonah's underwater adventure as they hear A Big Fish Story. K-2 children will hear and respond to the story of the boy who gives up his lunch so Jesus can feed a crowd with it. 4th & 5th grades will experience a lesson on the Offering as a part of the worship service.

11:00 a.m. Worship
Chris Peters preaching
"Live in Love"
Texts: Psalm 130:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2

12:00 p.m. Fellowship

12:15 p.m. Deacons

12:20 p.m. Communion Elements Training

12:45 p.m. Campus Ministry Meeting

6:00 p.m. Journey

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK   
We should always endeavor to wonder at the permanent thing, not at the mere exception. We should be startled by the sun, and not by the eclipse. We should wonder less at the earthquake, and wonder more at the earth. - G.K. Chesterton

SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK OFF
Here at Morningside, we begin our Sunday school year this Sunday, August 12 at 9:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to this hour of fun, with light breakfast items. Crafts, dress-up corner, and Jonah's whale promise lots of smiles. The kids will also make a dish to support Journey's men shelter. Contact children's education leaders Sue Ballay sueandjoe@att.net and Jill Davis jdavis@tuxox.com, if you can help.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers on the communion table this Sunday, August 12 will be given by Dale Glendening to the glory of God and in honor of Robert Gray's 86th birthday on August 13. 

THORNWELL OFFERING
This Sunday, August 12, MPC will collect a special offering for Thornwell Home for Children in South Carolina. This home serves children from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Please plan on giving generously in the envelopes decorated by Mission Camp kids! 

SERVING DINNER AT JOURNEY
Sign up on the mission bulletin board or contact shepherd Curt Barrett today emailcurt@mindpsring.com to bring a dish for the meal that MPC will provide for men staying at Journey this Sunday, August 12.

ICM COLLECTION
MPC will collect canned meats - tuna, chicken, Vienna sausages (preferably pop-tops), and crackers beginning this Sunday, August 12 through August 26.  Bring items to the Welcome Center baskets (and any plastic grocery bags, too).  Contact shepherd Nancy Collins ncollins0209@gmail.com with any questions. 

LIBRARY RENOVATIONS 
Contact Melinda today msandkam@morningsidepc.org if you would be interested in helping sort through and move library books on Wednesday, August 15 at 10 a.m.  Books for adults will be moved to Session Room shelves for better accessibility and collection of children's books will be expanded in the resource room.

LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends for its first 2012-2013 meeting on Tuesday, August 21. This meeting which includes dinner will be at the home of Jeff Peters and Michael Siedschlag from 7 - 9 p.m.  RSVP to Michael michaelmspnyc @yahoo.com if you plan to attend.

SPRUCING UP SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOMS
Contact Melinda Sandkam if you have 1-2 hours anytime to clean rooms used for children's programs, organize supplies and prepare for a new school year.  All tasks will be tailored to each volunteer's availability.

OUR SYMPATHY
to Bobbie McCrackin on the recent death of her husband Alex McCrackin in Dubois, Wyoming; and, to Emilie Paille and Jeanne McCarthy on the recent death of Jeanne's nephew Tom Bixby. 

CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH-AUGUST 26 
We are looking for volunteers to help us set up, serve, and clean up during this time of fellowship. We're also looking for someone to help us coordinate with the caterer, so if you have an interest in helping, please contact Bonnie Danekerbb_daneker@yahoo.com. If you plan to attend, RSVP to the church office by Monday, August 20.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE PRESBYTERY 
Volunteers are needed to greet visitors and answer phones.  If you are interested in supporting our Presbytery in this way, please contact Neema Cyrus-Franklin atneema@atlpcusa.org to learn more.    

CALLING ALL TALENT FOR MUSIC MINISTRY  
If you have ever thought about joining the Morningside Handbell Choir, now is a great time to join. The group plays at worship six times throughout the year and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. Please contact Jeff Peters with your interest or any questions jeffcpeters@gmail.com. 

DID YOU KNOW...
the Nominating Committee of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta elected Guerry Mashburn to the Examinations Commission Class of 2014.  He has previously served two three-year terms on the Commission.  Guerry also serves on the Health Ministries Partnership of the Presbytery. 

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