September 25, 2012
September 25, 2012 Edition
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; FALL PREACHING SERIES; CONGREGATIONAL MEETING; DINE OUT OCTOBER 2; THEOLOGY ON TAP; OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE; FALL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS; AIDS WALK
eNews@Morningside September 25 - September 30, 2012
September 30, 2012
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
Adult Class - "The Book of the Twelve:" The Voices of Israel's Prophets
Join Morningside's Adult Sunday School class this fall as we explore the rich texts of ancient Israel's prophets.
Children: Today our Preschoolers will hear A Very Sad Day and learn what happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. K-1 and 2nd & 3rd grade classes will study I Samuel 4-6 and learn how the Philistines defeated the Israelites and captured The Ark of the Covenant. The older elementary class will study Communion as a component of Worship.
11:00 a.m. Worship
Baron Mullis Preaching
Thinking Theologically About Modern Life Sermon Series III. "The Sex Sermon"
Text: 1 Corinthians 13
12:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting followed by Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Post-Sermon discussion
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group
6:00 p.m. Clifton Graduation Dinner
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. - G.K. Chesterton
FALL PREACHING SERIES
This Sunday, September 30, 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.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The session has called a congregational meeting following worship this Sunday, September 30 for the purposes of hearing an interactive reading of the Strategic Plan the Session has been working on since January. This meeting will take place following worship and will run about 20 minutes. The Session really wants your feedback in setting the direction for the congregation for the years to come. Child care will be provided (see this link for more information).
DINE OUT OCTOBER 2
Support the preschool by dining at El Taco (1186 N. Highland) next Tuesday, October 2. Ten percent of the night's profits will go to MPP (tell El Taco you are with MPP).
THEOLOGY ON TAP
The men of Morningside will meet at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, October 2 for dinner, fellowship, and a faith-oriented discussion led by Baron Mullis at the home of Michael Siedschlag and Jeff Peters (1812 Meadowdale Avenue, NE 30306). RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.
OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE
It's time to nominate Elders for the Session and Deacons for the Board of Deacons. On October 7 and 14, nomination forms will be in the bulletin, the Narthex and the Welcome Center. This is your opportunity to nominate someone to be a candidate for office. Please prayerfully consider your nominee(s) then ask their permission before you submit their name for consideration to the Officer Nominating Committee. You can turn in nomination forms to the church office, place them in the offering plate or put them in one of the boxes in the Narthex and Welcome Center. The Officer Nominating Committee will announce the final slate of officers at the end of October.
FALL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS
If you love fall in Atlanta, get your fleece vest ready for the mountains. Registernow 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.
AIDS WALK
Join the MPC team or make a donation to 2012 AIDS Walk Atlanta Sunday, October 21, 2 p.m. Search for Morningside Presbyterian Church at www.aidswalkatlanta.com. Contact Keith Blount, Team Captain, with any questions at bkeithblount@gmail.com or 404.277.2767. Thanks for your participation.
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; FALL PREACHING SERIES; CONGREGATIONAL MEETING; DINE OUT OCTOBER 2; THEOLOGY ON TAP; OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE; FALL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS; AIDS WALK
eNews@Morningside September 25 - September 30, 2012
September 30, 2012
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
Adult Class - "The Book of the Twelve:" The Voices of Israel's Prophets
Join Morningside's Adult Sunday School class this fall as we explore the rich texts of ancient Israel's prophets.
Children: Today our Preschoolers will hear A Very Sad Day and learn what happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. K-1 and 2nd & 3rd grade classes will study I Samuel 4-6 and learn how the Philistines defeated the Israelites and captured The Ark of the Covenant. The older elementary class will study Communion as a component of Worship.
11:00 a.m. Worship
Baron Mullis Preaching
Thinking Theologically About Modern Life Sermon Series III. "The Sex Sermon"
Text: 1 Corinthians 13
12:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting followed by Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Post-Sermon discussion
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group
6:00 p.m. Clifton Graduation Dinner
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. - G.K. Chesterton
FALL PREACHING SERIES
This Sunday, September 30, 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.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The session has called a congregational meeting following worship this Sunday, September 30 for the purposes of hearing an interactive reading of the Strategic Plan the Session has been working on since January. This meeting will take place following worship and will run about 20 minutes. The Session really wants your feedback in setting the direction for the congregation for the years to come. Child care will be provided (see this link for more information).
DINE OUT OCTOBER 2
Support the preschool by dining at El Taco (1186 N. Highland) next Tuesday, October 2. Ten percent of the night's profits will go to MPP (tell El Taco you are with MPP).
THEOLOGY ON TAP
The men of Morningside will meet at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, October 2 for dinner, fellowship, and a faith-oriented discussion led by Baron Mullis at the home of Michael Siedschlag and Jeff Peters (1812 Meadowdale Avenue, NE 30306). RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.
OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE
It's time to nominate Elders for the Session and Deacons for the Board of Deacons. On October 7 and 14, nomination forms will be in the bulletin, the Narthex and the Welcome Center. This is your opportunity to nominate someone to be a candidate for office. Please prayerfully consider your nominee(s) then ask their permission before you submit their name for consideration to the Officer Nominating Committee. You can turn in nomination forms to the church office, place them in the offering plate or put them in one of the boxes in the Narthex and Welcome Center. The Officer Nominating Committee will announce the final slate of officers at the end of October.
FALL RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS
If you love fall in Atlanta, get your fleece vest ready for the mountains. Registernow 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.
AIDS WALK
Join the MPC team or make a donation to 2012 AIDS Walk Atlanta Sunday, October 21, 2 p.m. Search for Morningside Presbyterian Church at www.aidswalkatlanta.com. Contact Keith Blount, Team Captain, with any questions at bkeithblount@gmail.com or 404.277.2767. Thanks for your participation.
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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