August 09, 2012
Life@Morningside for August 12, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, THORNWELL OFFERING, SERVING DINNER AT JOURNEY, CONGRATULATIONS TO WALTER HUFF, OUR SYMPATHY, ICM COLLECTION, LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, SORT AT FOOD BANK, CALLING ALL TALENT FOR MUSIC MINISTRY, FARE THEE WELL TO JAMES KLOTZ, MPC YOUTH TO WELCOME 6TH GRADERS!, LGBT & FRIENDS, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE PRESBYTERY, YOGA RESUMES, NEWS FROM PRESCHOOL, MPC RETREAT, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
August 12, 2012
Chris Peters preaching
"Live in Love"
Texts: Psalm 130:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-5:2
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Dale Glendening to the glory of God and in honor of Robert Gray's 86th birthday tomorrow.
Oh thou who kindly dost provide for every creature’s want; we bless God of nature wide for all thy goodness lent. And if it please thee, heavenly guide, may never worse be sent. But whether granted or denied, Lord, bless us with content.” - Robert Burns
THORNWELL OFFERING
Today, MPC will collect an 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
Check with Curt Barrett today emailcurt @mindpsring.com to find out if there are any last minute needs for the meal MPC will provide for men staying at Journey tonight.
CONGRATULATIONS TO WALTER HUFF
Congratulations to Walter on his appointment as adjunct associate professor of music (choral conducting) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He will maintain his positions as Organist/Choirmaster at Morningside and as Chorus Master of the Atlanta Opera. Walter adds: “This is such a unique opportunity in the field of choral/opera education, to be able to prepare and guide students in each opera production’s ensemble, plus have the privilege to mentor conducting students in the art of chorus mastering.”
OUR SYMPATHY
to Bobbie McCrackin on the recent death of her husband Alec McCrackin. A memorial service will be held at Morningside this Tuesday, August 14 at 4 p.m. Reception follows at the McCrackin home (790 Castle Falls Dr., 30329).
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. Contact shepherd Nancy Collins ncollins209 @gmail.com with any questions.
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS
If you would be interested in sorting and moving library books this Wednesday, August 15, 10 a.m.-12 noon, contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org.
SORT AT FOOD BANK
Sign up today on the mission bulletin board to sort donations at the Atlanta Community Food Bank next Saturday, August 18, 1-4 p.m. Contact shepherd Tim Gargis tgargis@gmail.com with any questions.
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.
FARE THEE WELL TO JAMES KLOTZ
Join the whole MPC congregation next Sunday, August 19 during Fellowship Hour to thank James Klotz for his development and leadership of the Handbell Choir and wish him well as he begins his first year at Princeton Seminary in September.
MPC YOUTH TO WELCOME 6th GRADERS!
Are you a family with a 6th grader? Did you know this year begins your child's journey as a part of Morningside Youth? MPC Youth will host a Welcome Event for new 6th grade youth on Sunday, August 19 from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. at church! We'll play some get-to-know-you and just plain fun games. Also mark your calendar for our Annual Youth and Parents Night on Sunday, September 9, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Both events will begin in the Welcome Center. Contact Chris Peters chrispeters@morningsidepc.org for more information.
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 michael mspnyc@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
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 Daneker bb_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 at neema@atlpcusa.org to learn more.
YOGA RESUMES
Atlanta native and Morningside member, Pam Sharpe, is certified to teach yoga through the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA and through the Esther Myers Studio in Toronto, Canada. As a yoga teacher and personal trainer, Pam has enjoyed working with hundreds of students over the past 3 decades. She is happy to offer a gentle yoga class at Morningside on Tuesday mornings this fall, beginning September 11. The class is open to Morningside members, and friends of Morningside. Pam and husband Ken have just returned from The Kripalu Center where she studied "yoga for scoliosis" with senior Iyengar teacher Elise Miller. She is excited to share what she has learned about back care with her class. To register or for more information, contact Pam at yogapam@bellsouth.net.
NEWS FROM PRESCHOOL
Teachers return tomorrow to prepare their classrooms for the almost 100 students beginning the school year at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool on August 27. During their two weeks of training and preparation, a CPR class is offered, which is open to all for $20. Contact Director Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org to sign up for 9am-12noon CPR and First Aid training on Friday, August 24.
MPC CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 19-21
“Living in Three Tenses” presented by Rev. Dr. Doug Oldenburg
Enjoy Montreat highlights at the Congregational Lunch on August 26. Make your retreat plans now! Registration forms are available at the church and online.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, August 19, we will have a two-part class using the curriculum “Thanksgiving in all Things.” This class will be facilitated by Philip Hawkins, and the scripture will be Ephesians 5:15-20. The second part of our time will be a feedback/discussion of what we might do in the class starting September 9.
Children’s Classes
The Preschool Class will hear about Jonah's underwater adventure as they hear A Big Fish Story. Early elementary 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.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
ICM Food Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Kickoff/Breakfast
11 a.m. Worship/Thornwell Offering Received
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons
12:20 p.m. Communion Elements Training
12:45 p.m. Campus Ministry Meeting
6 p.m. Journey
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
ICM Food Collection
9 a.m. MPP Workday
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
ICM Food Collection
4 p.m. McCrackin Memorial Service
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
ICM Food Collection
10 a.m. Library Workday
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16
ICM Food Collection
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
ICM Food Collection
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
ICM Food Collection
1-4 p.m. Sort Food at Atlanta Community Food Bank
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
ICM Food Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship with Handbells
12 noon Fellowship honoring James Klotz
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Youth Group welcomes 6th Graders
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 08/5/12—$12,768
Needed Year to Date—$452,830
Received Year to Date—$427,177
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, THORNWELL OFFERING, SERVING DINNER AT JOURNEY, CONGRATULATIONS TO WALTER HUFF, OUR SYMPATHY, ICM COLLECTION, LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, SORT AT FOOD BANK, CALLING ALL TALENT FOR MUSIC MINISTRY, FARE THEE WELL TO JAMES KLOTZ, MPC YOUTH TO WELCOME 6TH GRADERS!, LGBT & FRIENDS, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE PRESBYTERY, YOGA RESUMES, NEWS FROM PRESCHOOL, MPC RETREAT, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
August 12, 2012
Chris Peters preaching
"Live in Love"
Texts: Psalm 130:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-5:2
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Dale Glendening to the glory of God and in honor of Robert Gray's 86th birthday tomorrow.
Oh thou who kindly dost provide for every creature’s want; we bless God of nature wide for all thy goodness lent. And if it please thee, heavenly guide, may never worse be sent. But whether granted or denied, Lord, bless us with content.” - Robert Burns
THORNWELL OFFERING
Today, MPC will collect an 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
Check with Curt Barrett today emailcurt @mindpsring.com to find out if there are any last minute needs for the meal MPC will provide for men staying at Journey tonight.
CONGRATULATIONS TO WALTER HUFF
Congratulations to Walter on his appointment as adjunct associate professor of music (choral conducting) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He will maintain his positions as Organist/Choirmaster at Morningside and as Chorus Master of the Atlanta Opera. Walter adds: “This is such a unique opportunity in the field of choral/opera education, to be able to prepare and guide students in each opera production’s ensemble, plus have the privilege to mentor conducting students in the art of chorus mastering.”
OUR SYMPATHY
to Bobbie McCrackin on the recent death of her husband Alec McCrackin. A memorial service will be held at Morningside this Tuesday, August 14 at 4 p.m. Reception follows at the McCrackin home (790 Castle Falls Dr., 30329).
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. Contact shepherd Nancy Collins ncollins209 @gmail.com with any questions.
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS
If you would be interested in sorting and moving library books this Wednesday, August 15, 10 a.m.-12 noon, contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org.
SORT AT FOOD BANK
Sign up today on the mission bulletin board to sort donations at the Atlanta Community Food Bank next Saturday, August 18, 1-4 p.m. Contact shepherd Tim Gargis tgargis@gmail.com with any questions.
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.
FARE THEE WELL TO JAMES KLOTZ
Join the whole MPC congregation next Sunday, August 19 during Fellowship Hour to thank James Klotz for his development and leadership of the Handbell Choir and wish him well as he begins his first year at Princeton Seminary in September.
MPC YOUTH TO WELCOME 6th GRADERS!
Are you a family with a 6th grader? Did you know this year begins your child's journey as a part of Morningside Youth? MPC Youth will host a Welcome Event for new 6th grade youth on Sunday, August 19 from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. at church! We'll play some get-to-know-you and just plain fun games. Also mark your calendar for our Annual Youth and Parents Night on Sunday, September 9, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Both events will begin in the Welcome Center. Contact Chris Peters chrispeters@morningsidepc.org for more information.
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 michael mspnyc@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
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 Daneker bb_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 at neema@atlpcusa.org to learn more.
YOGA RESUMES
Atlanta native and Morningside member, Pam Sharpe, is certified to teach yoga through the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA and through the Esther Myers Studio in Toronto, Canada. As a yoga teacher and personal trainer, Pam has enjoyed working with hundreds of students over the past 3 decades. She is happy to offer a gentle yoga class at Morningside on Tuesday mornings this fall, beginning September 11. The class is open to Morningside members, and friends of Morningside. Pam and husband Ken have just returned from The Kripalu Center where she studied "yoga for scoliosis" with senior Iyengar teacher Elise Miller. She is excited to share what she has learned about back care with her class. To register or for more information, contact Pam at yogapam@bellsouth.net.
NEWS FROM PRESCHOOL
Teachers return tomorrow to prepare their classrooms for the almost 100 students beginning the school year at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool on August 27. During their two weeks of training and preparation, a CPR class is offered, which is open to all for $20. Contact Director Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org to sign up for 9am-12noon CPR and First Aid training on Friday, August 24.
MPC CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 19-21
“Living in Three Tenses” presented by Rev. Dr. Doug Oldenburg
Enjoy Montreat highlights at the Congregational Lunch on August 26. Make your retreat plans now! Registration forms are available at the church and online.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, August 19, we will have a two-part class using the curriculum “Thanksgiving in all Things.” This class will be facilitated by Philip Hawkins, and the scripture will be Ephesians 5:15-20. The second part of our time will be a feedback/discussion of what we might do in the class starting September 9.
Children’s Classes
The Preschool Class will hear about Jonah's underwater adventure as they hear A Big Fish Story. Early elementary 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.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
ICM Food Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Kickoff/Breakfast
11 a.m. Worship/Thornwell Offering Received
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons
12:20 p.m. Communion Elements Training
12:45 p.m. Campus Ministry Meeting
6 p.m. Journey
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
ICM Food Collection
9 a.m. MPP Workday
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
ICM Food Collection
4 p.m. McCrackin Memorial Service
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
ICM Food Collection
10 a.m. Library Workday
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16
ICM Food Collection
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
ICM Food Collection
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
ICM Food Collection
1-4 p.m. Sort Food at Atlanta Community Food Bank
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
ICM Food Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship with Handbells
12 noon Fellowship honoring James Klotz
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Youth Group welcomes 6th Graders
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 08/5/12—$12,768
Needed Year to Date—$452,830
Received Year to Date—$427,177
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