September 18, 2012
September 18, 2012 Edition
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; ORDINATION OF DREW STOCKSTILL; LGBT & FRIENDS-TONIGHT; ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON; BIG FUN; BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY; FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY; FALL PREACHING SERIES; WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE; FALL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS; WELCOME NEW MEMBERS; DID YOU KNOW...
eNews@Morningside September 18 - September 23, 2012
September 23, 2012
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation; Inquirers Class
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages; New Members Class; Called Session Meeting
Adult Class - The class will have a "Meet Drew Stockstill" opportunity, and the following Sunday, September 30, the class will be led by newly ordained Drew Stockstill.
Children: The Preschool Class will discuss the way people are to care for God's world as they respond toTake Good Care of My World! The Early Elementary Class will read Exodus 25:10-22 to learn about how The Ark of the Covenant was built to hold the Tablets of the Law, the Ten Commandments. The 4th & 5th Grade Classes will study Confession and Assurance of Pardon as components of Worship.
11:00 a.m. Worship
Baron Mullis Preaching
Thinking Theologically About Modern Life Sermon Series III. "The Money Sermon"
Text: Luke 12:41-48
12:00 p.m. Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Post-Sermon discussion
3:00p.m. Drew Stockstill's Ordination Service
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
When a person doesn't have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity. A person can almost be defined by his or her attitude toward gratitude. - Elie Wiesel
ORDINATION OF DREW STOCKSTILL
Plan to be at Morningside at 3 p.m. this Sunday, September 23 for a service of worship as we celebrate the ordination of Drew Stockstill. Drew is joining Morningside's staff as our minister of Adult Education and Young Adults. This special service is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so let's surround Drew with our prayers and our support!
LGBT & FRIENDS-TONIGHT
LGBT & Friends welcome all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service. All are invited to join LGBT & Friends tonight as Baron leads 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 Siedschlagmichaelmspnyc@yahoo.com.
ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON
Our noontime One Gray Hair lunch is this Wednesday, September 19 in the Fellowship Hall. Ken Sapp's program topic is "Herbal Plants in the Bible". RSVPtoday to Sarah and Richard at 404.876.3572 or rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
BIG FUN
All elementary-age children are invited to attend a mission-focused Big Fun thisSaturday, September 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We will be making the whole meal for Clifton Sanctuary Ministries as our main project for the day, accompanied by a Bible story and some outside fun! RSVP to Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org by today.
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
Eva and Carolyn Terry, daughters of David and Emilee Terry, will receive the sacrament of baptism this Sunday.
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by the Morningside congregation to the glory of God and in honor of Drew Stockstill's ordination on September 23.
FALL PREACHING SERIES
This Sunday, September 23, Baron Mullis continues his preaching series "Thinking Theologically About Modern Life." Don't miss the post-sermon discussion in Room 201 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, pick up a sermon series brochure available in the Narthex and the Welcome Center.
WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE
We will gather next Monday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship, dinner and inspired conversation at a mystery location TBA soon. We will continue to meet on the fourth Monday of the month (September-November and January-April) and feature a guest speaker addressing a topic affecting our lives, either personally or as part of the world around us. We look forward to catching up. Contact Anne Barnettesawyerbarnette@earthlink.net or 404.713.6086.
FALL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS
If you love fall in Atlanta, get your fleece vest ready for the mountains. Register now for our church retreat at Montreat, NC, October 19-21. Our theme for the weekend: "Living in Three Tenses" will be led by Rev. Dr. Doug Oldenburg. Please contact Mary Chapman 404.234.0580 or chapman.maryv@gmail.com for more information.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Last Sunday, Morningside welcomed the following new members: David and Natalie Batchelor, Anne and David Dantzler, Natalie Holler, John Macaulay, Suzanne Macpherson and Tyler Ryan (and their children, Sophie, Vanessa, and Bridget) and Douglas Selph. Please be sure to give them a warm MPC welcome the next time you see them.
DID YOU KNOW...
that William Hackney, son of MPC members Jeff and Robin Hackney is featured on the Cure Childhood Cancer website? Be sure to check it out athttps://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/williamhackney/2012-cures-kids-conquer-cancer-one-day-at-a-time.
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; ORDINATION OF DREW STOCKSTILL; LGBT & FRIENDS-TONIGHT; ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON; BIG FUN; BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY; FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY; FALL PREACHING SERIES; WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE; FALL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS; WELCOME NEW MEMBERS; DID YOU KNOW...
eNews@Morningside September 18 - September 23, 2012
September 23, 2012
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation; Inquirers Class
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages; New Members Class; Called Session Meeting
Adult Class - The class will have a "Meet Drew Stockstill" opportunity, and the following Sunday, September 30, the class will be led by newly ordained Drew Stockstill.
Children: The Preschool Class will discuss the way people are to care for God's world as they respond toTake Good Care of My World! The Early Elementary Class will read Exodus 25:10-22 to learn about how The Ark of the Covenant was built to hold the Tablets of the Law, the Ten Commandments. The 4th & 5th Grade Classes will study Confession and Assurance of Pardon as components of Worship.
11:00 a.m. Worship
Baron Mullis Preaching
Thinking Theologically About Modern Life Sermon Series III. "The Money Sermon"
Text: Luke 12:41-48
12:00 p.m. Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Post-Sermon discussion
3:00p.m. Drew Stockstill's Ordination Service
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
When a person doesn't have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity. A person can almost be defined by his or her attitude toward gratitude. - Elie Wiesel
ORDINATION OF DREW STOCKSTILL
Plan to be at Morningside at 3 p.m. this Sunday, September 23 for a service of worship as we celebrate the ordination of Drew Stockstill. Drew is joining Morningside's staff as our minister of Adult Education and Young Adults. This special service is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so let's surround Drew with our prayers and our support!
LGBT & FRIENDS-TONIGHT
LGBT & Friends welcome all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service. All are invited to join LGBT & Friends tonight as Baron leads 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 Siedschlagmichaelmspnyc@yahoo.com.
ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON
Our noontime One Gray Hair lunch is this Wednesday, September 19 in the Fellowship Hall. Ken Sapp's program topic is "Herbal Plants in the Bible". RSVPtoday to Sarah and Richard at 404.876.3572 or rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
BIG FUN
All elementary-age children are invited to attend a mission-focused Big Fun thisSaturday, September 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We will be making the whole meal for Clifton Sanctuary Ministries as our main project for the day, accompanied by a Bible story and some outside fun! RSVP to Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org by today.
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
Eva and Carolyn Terry, daughters of David and Emilee Terry, will receive the sacrament of baptism this Sunday.
FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by the Morningside congregation to the glory of God and in honor of Drew Stockstill's ordination on September 23.
FALL PREACHING SERIES
This Sunday, September 23, Baron Mullis continues his preaching series "Thinking Theologically About Modern Life." Don't miss the post-sermon discussion in Room 201 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, pick up a sermon series brochure available in the Narthex and the Welcome Center.
WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE
We will gather next Monday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship, dinner and inspired conversation at a mystery location TBA soon. We will continue to meet on the fourth Monday of the month (September-November and January-April) and feature a guest speaker addressing a topic affecting our lives, either personally or as part of the world around us. We look forward to catching up. Contact Anne Barnettesawyerbarnette@earthlink.net or 404.713.6086.
FALL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS
If you love fall in Atlanta, get your fleece vest ready for the mountains. Register now for our church retreat at Montreat, NC, October 19-21. Our theme for the weekend: "Living in Three Tenses" will be led by Rev. Dr. Doug Oldenburg. Please contact Mary Chapman 404.234.0580 or chapman.maryv@gmail.com for more information.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Last Sunday, Morningside welcomed the following new members: David and Natalie Batchelor, Anne and David Dantzler, Natalie Holler, John Macaulay, Suzanne Macpherson and Tyler Ryan (and their children, Sophie, Vanessa, and Bridget) and Douglas Selph. Please be sure to give them a warm MPC welcome the next time you see them.
DID YOU KNOW...
that William Hackney, son of MPC members Jeff and Robin Hackney is featured on the Cure Childhood Cancer website? Be sure to check it out athttps://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/williamhackney/2012-cures-kids-conquer-cancer-one-day-at-a-time.
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org
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