August 16, 2012
Life@Morningside for August 19, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, WELCOME GUEST ORGANIST, FARE THEE WELL TO JAMES KLOTZ, MPC YOUTH TO WELCOME 6TH GRADERS! ICM COLLECTION, CALLING ALL TALENT FOR MUSIC MINISTRY, LGBT & FRIENDS, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, NEWS FROM PRESCHOOL, YOGA RESUMES, TAI CHI CLASS FORMING, LYDIA CIRCLE, ANOTHER DAY AT THE BRAVES!, FALL MISSION TRIP, CONGRATULATIONS TO, MPC CHURCH RETREAT, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
August 19, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"Wisdom"
Texts: Ephesians 5:15-20; 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14
WELCOME, GUEST ORGANIST
We welcome Charles Redmon as our guest organist/choirmaster today. Since 1978 he has served two local congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is a board member of the Atlanta Chapter of The American Guild of Organists. In addition, Charles is currently beginning his thirty-ninth season with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus. Thank you Charles for sharing your musical gifts with us this day.
FARE THEE WELL TO JAMES KLOTZ
Join the whole MPC congregation today during Fellowship Hour to thank James Klotz for his development and leadership of the Handbell Choir and to wish him well as he begins his first year at Princeton Seminary this 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 this afternoon from 2 - 4 p.m. at church! Also mark your calendar for our Annual Youth and Parents Night on Sunday, September 9, from 5 - 7 p.m. Both events will begin in the Welcome Center. Contact Chris Peters chrispeters@morningsidepc.org for more information.
ICM COLLECTION
MPC is collecting canned meats - tuna, chicken, Vienna sausages (preferably pop-tops), and crackers through August 26. Bring items to the Welcome Center baskets. Contact shepherd Nancy Collins ncollins209@gmail.com with 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.
LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends for its first 2012-2013 meeting this 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 coordinate with the caterer and to set up, serve, and clean up during this time of fellowship. To volunteer, contact Bonnie Daneker bb_daneker @yahoo.com. To RSVP for lunch, contact the church office by tomorrow at close of day.
NEWS FROM PRESCHOOL
Teachers have returned to prepare their classrooms for the almost 100 students beginning the school year at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool on August 27. During their 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 9 a.m.- 12 noon CPR and First Aid training this Friday, August 24.
YOGA RESUMES
Atlanta native and Morningside member, Pam Sharpe, certified yoga teacher, is continuing her yoga classes this September. 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. To register or for more information, contact Pam at yogapam@bellsouth.net.
TAI CHI CLASS FORMING
Tai Chi is often called meditation in motion. Over three hundred years ago, Chinese martial artists developed softness as the most efficient way to move the body while maintaining balance. Medical research confirms benefits for people with stress, high blood pressure, arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s disease, as well as preventing injury from falling among seniors. We will meet in Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. beginning September 11. The class will run for 8 weeks. Come give it a try. We think you’ll like it! For more information, contact Bob Wells wellscom@comcast.net.
LYDIA CIRCLE
After taking a summer reprieve, Lydia Circle will start up again on Thursday, September 13. Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes members and visitors of MPC to join them on the 13th from 7 -9 p.m. at the home of Tamara Nix, 1732 N. Rock Springs, 30324). Contact Tara Parrish to RSVP and for more information taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
ANOTHER DAY AT THE BRAVES!
Please join us for a summer MPC outing at Turner Field! Jack Klotz has gotten us $15 seats in the upper box (on the shaded side) for Sunday, September 16, at 1:30 p.m. Seats include a choice of a commemorative Dale Murphy hat or shirt. Contact David and Katherine Johnston dmjohnst @gmail.com for tickets and more information.
FALL MISSION TRIP
We invite you to join us this fall as we work with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans (an outreach of St. Charles Presbyterian Church). We will leave Atlanta Thursday morning, November 1, and return Sunday evening, November 4. The $150 trip cost includes housing for three nights (Brent House Hotel), dinner on Thursday, lunch on Friday and snacks. If you are interested in participating in this trip, contact Roland Behm roland.behm@gmail.com (interest meeting September 9, 10:20 a.m., Room 107).
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Lisa and Shannon Harris on the birth of their daughter, Madeleine Elise Harris, on August 10.
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 26, our adult education leader will be Peter Cobb, and the lesson is titled "God's Splendid Armor" (text: Ephesians 6:10-20). Please join us.
Children’s Classes
Today Preschool children will learn how Jesus turned a really bad day into a great day in the story Have a Great Day! The Story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. Early elementary classes will learn about Timothy, a youth, who learned about faith from his mother and grandmother. When he grew up Timothy served God. The Older Elementary class will take part in a lesson about the Benediction as part of the worship service.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, AUGUST 20
ICM Food Collection
7 p.m. Session; Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
ICM Food Collection
12 noon MPP and MPC Staff Luncheon
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. LGBT & Friends Dinner Meeting
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
ICM Food Collection
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
ICM Food Collection
9 a.m. MPP Meet and Greet
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
ICM Food Collection
9 a.m. MPP CPR Course
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
ICM Food Collection
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
ICM Food Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Congregational Lunch
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 08/12/12—$12,348
Needed Year to Date—$466,981
Received Year to Date—$439,525
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, WELCOME GUEST ORGANIST, FARE THEE WELL TO JAMES KLOTZ, MPC YOUTH TO WELCOME 6TH GRADERS! ICM COLLECTION, CALLING ALL TALENT FOR MUSIC MINISTRY, LGBT & FRIENDS, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, NEWS FROM PRESCHOOL, YOGA RESUMES, TAI CHI CLASS FORMING, LYDIA CIRCLE, ANOTHER DAY AT THE BRAVES!, FALL MISSION TRIP, CONGRATULATIONS TO, MPC CHURCH RETREAT, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
August 19, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"Wisdom"
Texts: Ephesians 5:15-20; 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14
WELCOME, GUEST ORGANIST
We welcome Charles Redmon as our guest organist/choirmaster today. Since 1978 he has served two local congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is a board member of the Atlanta Chapter of The American Guild of Organists. In addition, Charles is currently beginning his thirty-ninth season with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus. Thank you Charles for sharing your musical gifts with us this day.
FARE THEE WELL TO JAMES KLOTZ
Join the whole MPC congregation today during Fellowship Hour to thank James Klotz for his development and leadership of the Handbell Choir and to wish him well as he begins his first year at Princeton Seminary this 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 this afternoon from 2 - 4 p.m. at church! Also mark your calendar for our Annual Youth and Parents Night on Sunday, September 9, from 5 - 7 p.m. Both events will begin in the Welcome Center. Contact Chris Peters chrispeters@morningsidepc.org for more information.
ICM COLLECTION
MPC is collecting canned meats - tuna, chicken, Vienna sausages (preferably pop-tops), and crackers through August 26. Bring items to the Welcome Center baskets. Contact shepherd Nancy Collins ncollins209@gmail.com with 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.
LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends for its first 2012-2013 meeting this 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 coordinate with the caterer and to set up, serve, and clean up during this time of fellowship. To volunteer, contact Bonnie Daneker bb_daneker @yahoo.com. To RSVP for lunch, contact the church office by tomorrow at close of day.
NEWS FROM PRESCHOOL
Teachers have returned to prepare their classrooms for the almost 100 students beginning the school year at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool on August 27. During their 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 9 a.m.- 12 noon CPR and First Aid training this Friday, August 24.
YOGA RESUMES
Atlanta native and Morningside member, Pam Sharpe, certified yoga teacher, is continuing her yoga classes this September. 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. To register or for more information, contact Pam at yogapam@bellsouth.net.
TAI CHI CLASS FORMING
Tai Chi is often called meditation in motion. Over three hundred years ago, Chinese martial artists developed softness as the most efficient way to move the body while maintaining balance. Medical research confirms benefits for people with stress, high blood pressure, arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s disease, as well as preventing injury from falling among seniors. We will meet in Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. beginning September 11. The class will run for 8 weeks. Come give it a try. We think you’ll like it! For more information, contact Bob Wells wellscom@comcast.net.
LYDIA CIRCLE
After taking a summer reprieve, Lydia Circle will start up again on Thursday, September 13. Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes members and visitors of MPC to join them on the 13th from 7 -9 p.m. at the home of Tamara Nix, 1732 N. Rock Springs, 30324). Contact Tara Parrish to RSVP and for more information taraparrish@bellsouth.net.
ANOTHER DAY AT THE BRAVES!
Please join us for a summer MPC outing at Turner Field! Jack Klotz has gotten us $15 seats in the upper box (on the shaded side) for Sunday, September 16, at 1:30 p.m. Seats include a choice of a commemorative Dale Murphy hat or shirt. Contact David and Katherine Johnston dmjohnst @gmail.com for tickets and more information.
FALL MISSION TRIP
We invite you to join us this fall as we work with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans (an outreach of St. Charles Presbyterian Church). We will leave Atlanta Thursday morning, November 1, and return Sunday evening, November 4. The $150 trip cost includes housing for three nights (Brent House Hotel), dinner on Thursday, lunch on Friday and snacks. If you are interested in participating in this trip, contact Roland Behm roland.behm@gmail.com (interest meeting September 9, 10:20 a.m., Room 107).
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Lisa and Shannon Harris on the birth of their daughter, Madeleine Elise Harris, on August 10.
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 26, our adult education leader will be Peter Cobb, and the lesson is titled "God's Splendid Armor" (text: Ephesians 6:10-20). Please join us.
Children’s Classes
Today Preschool children will learn how Jesus turned a really bad day into a great day in the story Have a Great Day! The Story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. Early elementary classes will learn about Timothy, a youth, who learned about faith from his mother and grandmother. When he grew up Timothy served God. The Older Elementary class will take part in a lesson about the Benediction as part of the worship service.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, AUGUST 20
ICM Food Collection
7 p.m. Session; Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
ICM Food Collection
12 noon MPP and MPC Staff Luncheon
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. LGBT & Friends Dinner Meeting
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
ICM Food Collection
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
ICM Food Collection
9 a.m. MPP Meet and Greet
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
ICM Food Collection
9 a.m. MPP CPR Course
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
ICM Food Collection
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
ICM Food Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Congregational Lunch
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 08/12/12—$12,348
Needed Year to Date—$466,981
Received Year to Date—$439,525
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