August 30, 2012
Life@Morningside for September 2, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, CHANCEL CHOIR/GUEST SOLOIST, MUSIC MINISTRY, THEOLOGY ON TAP, CHILDREN'S CHOIR, THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE, KIDS OUTREACH, YOGA RESUMES, SEPTEMBER 15 MINGLE, TAI CHI CLASS FORMING, LYDIA CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, ANOTHER DAY AT THE BRAVES!, LGBT & FRIENDS, FALL MISSION TRIP, FALL SERMON SERIES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
September 2, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"A Bunch of Hypocrites at the Table (present company included)"
Texts: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
CHANCEL CHOIR/GUEST SOLOIST
We offer our thanks to Morningside’s Chancel Choir for their musical offerings this summer. Today they are enjoying a well-deserved day of rest. We welcome Jayme Alilaw as our guest soloist today Jayme is a regular member of the Atlanta Opera Chorus and will soon be performing in their production of Carmen, in November.
MUSIC MINISTRY
If you have ever thought about joining the Morningside Handbell Choir, please contact Jeff Peters with your interest or any questions jeffcpeters@gmail.com.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Morningside men will resume their monthly get-togethers this Tuesday, September 4, 7 p.m. at the home of Todd McDonald, 835 Rowland St., Clarkston 30021, 404.408.7776. Baron Mullis will lead the discussion. RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org by tomorrow.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
The children’s choir year has begun, and we would like to extend an invitation to your child to participate. Cherub Choir, K-3rd, began August 29, and continues on Wednesdays at 6-6:30 p.m. Treble Choir, 4th grade and up, will start their practice this Wednesday, September 5, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Contact Choir Coordinator, Tamara Nix tamaranix @yahoo.com with questions.
THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE
Morningside will offer visitors the following opportunities to learn more about our church. On Sunday, September 9 we will hold an Inquirers Class followed by a New Members Class on Sunday, September 16. Both will be held in the Session Room at 9:45 a.m. For more information or to register, please contact Baron Mullis (404.876.7396, ext. 11; baron.mullis @morningsidepc.org).
KIDS OUTREACH
Elementary grades 2nd-5th are invited to join in an outreach project at 10 a.m. next Sunday, September 9 in Room 001. We will prepare non-perishable lunches for the Brown Bag program of Cure Childhood Cancer.
YOGA RESUMES
Morningside member and certified yoga teacher Pam Sharpe 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.
SEPTEMBER 15 MINGLE
All are welcome to the fall MPC Mingle on Saturday, September 15, 6:30-9 p.m. This gathering will be at Alan and Becky Medearis' home (1261 University Ave. 30306) co-hosted by Hillery and John McNeill. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP to office@morningsidepc.org.
TAI CHI CLASS FORMING
Tai Chi will meet in Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. beginning September 11. 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. The class will run for 8 weeks. To register or for more information, contact Bob Wells wellscom@comcast.net.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes MPC members and visitors to join them on Thursday, September 13, 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.
COUPLES GROUP
Our Couples Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 14, at the home of Peter and Carolyn Cobb (1850 St. Charles Pl., 30306). All couples are welcome. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and something to drink. RSVP to the Bremers (kdbremer@bellsouth.net).
ANOTHER DAY AT THE BRAVES!
Join us for an MPC outing at Turner Field! Jack Klotz has gotten $15 seats in the upper box for Sunday, September 16, at 1:35 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.
LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends on Tuesday, September 18. LGBT & Friends welcomes all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service. Baron will lead this month’s discussion: What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality. The meeting, including dinner, will be at the home of Kathleen and Ken Pramik, (1214 N. Highland Ave. 30306) 7 – 9 p.m. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag michaelmspnyc@yahoo.com.
FALL MISSION TRIP
We invite you to join us this fall as we work with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans (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, dinner on Thursday, lunch on Friday and snacks. If you are interested in participating, contact Roland Behm roland.behm@gmail.com and plan to attend a September 9 meeting at 10:20 a.m. in Room 107.
THINKING THEOLOGICALLY ABOUT MODERN LIFE SERMON SERIES
BARON MULLIS PREACHING
To think about deeply personal matters is to think theologically. What is a uniquely Christian life? Let’s begin the conversation. Join the post-sermon discussion at 12:30 p.m. in Room 201 each week.
September 9 The Sin Sermon, Romans 8:7-25
September 16 The Violence Sermon, Romans 12:9-21
September 23 The Money Sermon, Luke 12:41-48
September 30 The Sex Sermon, 1 Corinthians 13
October 7 The Politics Sermon, Jeremiah 29:1-7
October 14 The Earth Sermon, Genesis 1:24-31
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, September 9, we will resume class.
Children’s Classes
Preschool children will engage in hands-on activities about color and light as follow-up for Blue and Green and Purple Too! The Early Elementary classes will study Psalm 148 as they praise God. The Older Elementary class of 4th and 5th graders will be in worship today.
Our Daily Bread Devotionals are available in the Narthex and Welcome Center.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship / Communion
12 noon Fellowship
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Church office closed in observance of Labor Day
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir begins
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages; Inquirers Class
10 a.m. Children in Mission
10:20 a.m. Mission Trip Meeting
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons
12:30 p.m. Post-sermon discussion
1 p.m. Strategic Planning
5 p.m. Youth Kickoff
6 p.m. Journey
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 08/26/12—$12,388
Needed Year to Date—$495,283
Received Year to Date—$464,162
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, CHANCEL CHOIR/GUEST SOLOIST, MUSIC MINISTRY, THEOLOGY ON TAP, CHILDREN'S CHOIR, THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE, KIDS OUTREACH, YOGA RESUMES, SEPTEMBER 15 MINGLE, TAI CHI CLASS FORMING, LYDIA CIRCLE, COUPLES GROUP, ANOTHER DAY AT THE BRAVES!, LGBT & FRIENDS, FALL MISSION TRIP, FALL SERMON SERIES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
September 2, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"A Bunch of Hypocrites at the Table (present company included)"
Texts: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
CHANCEL CHOIR/GUEST SOLOIST
We offer our thanks to Morningside’s Chancel Choir for their musical offerings this summer. Today they are enjoying a well-deserved day of rest. We welcome Jayme Alilaw as our guest soloist today Jayme is a regular member of the Atlanta Opera Chorus and will soon be performing in their production of Carmen, in November.
MUSIC MINISTRY
If you have ever thought about joining the Morningside Handbell Choir, please contact Jeff Peters with your interest or any questions jeffcpeters@gmail.com.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Morningside men will resume their monthly get-togethers this Tuesday, September 4, 7 p.m. at the home of Todd McDonald, 835 Rowland St., Clarkston 30021, 404.408.7776. Baron Mullis will lead the discussion. RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org by tomorrow.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
The children’s choir year has begun, and we would like to extend an invitation to your child to participate. Cherub Choir, K-3rd, began August 29, and continues on Wednesdays at 6-6:30 p.m. Treble Choir, 4th grade and up, will start their practice this Wednesday, September 5, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Contact Choir Coordinator, Tamara Nix tamaranix @yahoo.com with questions.
THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE
Morningside will offer visitors the following opportunities to learn more about our church. On Sunday, September 9 we will hold an Inquirers Class followed by a New Members Class on Sunday, September 16. Both will be held in the Session Room at 9:45 a.m. For more information or to register, please contact Baron Mullis (404.876.7396, ext. 11; baron.mullis @morningsidepc.org).
KIDS OUTREACH
Elementary grades 2nd-5th are invited to join in an outreach project at 10 a.m. next Sunday, September 9 in Room 001. We will prepare non-perishable lunches for the Brown Bag program of Cure Childhood Cancer.
YOGA RESUMES
Morningside member and certified yoga teacher Pam Sharpe 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.
SEPTEMBER 15 MINGLE
All are welcome to the fall MPC Mingle on Saturday, September 15, 6:30-9 p.m. This gathering will be at Alan and Becky Medearis' home (1261 University Ave. 30306) co-hosted by Hillery and John McNeill. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP to office@morningsidepc.org.
TAI CHI CLASS FORMING
Tai Chi will meet in Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. beginning September 11. 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. The class will run for 8 weeks. To register or for more information, contact Bob Wells wellscom@comcast.net.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes MPC members and visitors to join them on Thursday, September 13, 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.
COUPLES GROUP
Our Couples Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 14, at the home of Peter and Carolyn Cobb (1850 St. Charles Pl., 30306). All couples are welcome. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and something to drink. RSVP to the Bremers (kdbremer@bellsouth.net).
ANOTHER DAY AT THE BRAVES!
Join us for an MPC outing at Turner Field! Jack Klotz has gotten $15 seats in the upper box for Sunday, September 16, at 1:35 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.
LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends on Tuesday, September 18. LGBT & Friends welcomes all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service. Baron will lead this month’s discussion: What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality. The meeting, including dinner, will be at the home of Kathleen and Ken Pramik, (1214 N. Highland Ave. 30306) 7 – 9 p.m. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag michaelmspnyc@yahoo.com.
FALL MISSION TRIP
We invite you to join us this fall as we work with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans (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, dinner on Thursday, lunch on Friday and snacks. If you are interested in participating, contact Roland Behm roland.behm@gmail.com and plan to attend a September 9 meeting at 10:20 a.m. in Room 107.
THINKING THEOLOGICALLY ABOUT MODERN LIFE SERMON SERIES
BARON MULLIS PREACHING
To think about deeply personal matters is to think theologically. What is a uniquely Christian life? Let’s begin the conversation. Join the post-sermon discussion at 12:30 p.m. in Room 201 each week.
September 9 The Sin Sermon, Romans 8:7-25
September 16 The Violence Sermon, Romans 12:9-21
September 23 The Money Sermon, Luke 12:41-48
September 30 The Sex Sermon, 1 Corinthians 13
October 7 The Politics Sermon, Jeremiah 29:1-7
October 14 The Earth Sermon, Genesis 1:24-31
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, September 9, we will resume class.
Children’s Classes
Preschool children will engage in hands-on activities about color and light as follow-up for Blue and Green and Purple Too! The Early Elementary classes will study Psalm 148 as they praise God. The Older Elementary class of 4th and 5th graders will be in worship today.
Our Daily Bread Devotionals are available in the Narthex and Welcome Center.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship / Communion
12 noon Fellowship
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Church office closed in observance of Labor Day
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir begins
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages; Inquirers Class
10 a.m. Children in Mission
10:20 a.m. Mission Trip Meeting
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons
12:30 p.m. Post-sermon discussion
1 p.m. Strategic Planning
5 p.m. Youth Kickoff
6 p.m. Journey
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 08/26/12—$12,388
Needed Year to Date—$495,283
Received Year to Date—$464,162
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