October 04, 2012
Life@Morningside for October 7, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, PEACEMAKING OFFERING, JUNGLE JAM, YOUTH GROUP, INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES, OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE, COUPLES GROUP, KIDS IN MISSION, SUPPORT MEN AT JOURNEY SHELTER, OUR HOUSE, LGBT & FRIENDS, AIDS WALK, LIBRARY WORKDAY, LET'S BUILD A PLAYGROUND!, HANDBELL CHOIR, SCOTTISH PLAY, MORNINGSIDE "CARMEN" OUTING, VENTURE CREW, OUR SYMPATHY TO, SERMON SERIES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
October 7, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"Thinking Theologically About Modern Life" Sermon Series
V. - "The Politics Sermon"
Texts: Mark 12:28-31; Jeremiah 29:1-7
PEACEMAKING OFFERING
This morning MPC joins other churches as we receive the Peacemaking Offering (25% goes to local efforts, 25% to Presbytery of Greater Atlanta’s peacemaking efforts, and 50% to worldwide efforts of PC (USA)). Please give generously in the envelope provided.
JUNGLE JAM
Join us for MPP’s Jungle Jam this Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and bring your friends and family to this fun event.
YOUTH GROUP
This Saturday, October 13 the youth will do a service project by helping out at MPP’s Jungle Jam. For more information contact Chris Peters chrispeters@morningsidepc.org.
INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES
Next Saturday, October 13, MPC will provide volunteers to assist with the food pantry 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up on the mission bulletin board or contact shepherd Nancy Collins ncollins0209 gmail.com. MPC will collect items to restock the food pantry October 14-28. Bring your canned meats (tuna, Vienna sausages, meaty stews - pop tops helpful) to Welcome Center baskets along with plastic grocery bags for distribution. ICM provides food to those in need in 30306/30307 zip codes.
OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Officer nominating forms are available in the Narthex and Welcome Center. Please submit the name(s) of someone to be considered for the Office of Deacon or Elder. As you think about possible nominations, keep in mind what the Book of Order states about church leaders, “In addition to possessing the necessary gifts and abilities, those who undertake particular ministries should be persons of strong faith, dedicated discipleship, and love of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.” (G-2.0104). Please prayerfully consider your nominee(s) then ask their permission before submitting their name for consideration to the Officer Nominating Committee. All nominations are due by Sunday, October 14. If you are unable to complete a paper form, please contact Jill Davis at 404.281.0342 or jdavis@tuxox.com to make alternate arrangements.
COUPLES GROUP
Our Couples Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 12, at the home of Bonnie and George Daneker (855 Peachtree St., NE). All couples welcome. RSVP to kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
KIDS IN MISSION
Next Sunday, October 14, elementary-age kids will assemble non-perishable snacks for Bread for the Journey. Meet in Room 001 at 10 a.m. to participate in this important outreach to our community.
SUPPORT MEN AT JOURNEY SHELTER
Next Sunday, October 14, MPC will provide dinner to the men staying at Journey. Sign up to provide a dish by contacting Curt Barrett emailcurt @mindspring.com. Needed are - main dish; starch; veggie; salad; bread; dessert; and drinks. You can learn more about the good work being done at the Journey shelter by visiting www.journeyeee.org.
OUR HOUSE
The mission of Our House is to break the chains of homelessness by providing early childhood education and comprehensive support services for families experiencing homelessness. Lydia Circle is working with MPP in collecting Halloween costumes for the Our House children ages infant-5 years. See the Preschool Halloween Board with pumpkin tags for each child, and please bring in a new/gently-used costume to fit one of tag requests (pin pumpkin tag to the costume and place in the Preschool or Welcome Center bins by October 22. Questions? Contact Anne Barnette sawyerbarnette@earthlink.net.
LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends on Tuesday, October 16 as Rob Payne facilitates this month’s discussion: “The Complexities of Voting Gay and Christian in the 2012 Election.” LGBT & Friends welcomes all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service. The meeting, including dinner, will be at the home of Rob Payne (1095 Balmoral Rd, 30319), 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag at michaelmspnyc@yahoo.com.
AIDS WALK
Join the MPC walking team or make a donation to the 2012 AIDS Walk Atlanta on Sunday, October 21, 2 p.m. Contact Keith Blount, with questions at bkeithblount@gmail.com. Thanks for your participation.
LIBRARY WORKDAY
Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org if you can participate in the library workday on Tuesday, October 23, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. We will work with the children's collection to make the library more accessible for our church and preschool communities.
LET’S BUILD A PLAYGROUND!
MPC will partner with local churches to help the congregation of El Nazareno Presbyterian to create a playground for the community in Hapeville on Saturday, October 27, 8 to 4 p.m. For more information or to volunteer to help, contact shepherds Jack Klotz jacksklotz@gmail.com and Lloyd Prince lloydprince@comcast.net.
HANDBELL CHOIR
The Handbell Choir is pleased to welcome three new players to the ensemble: Curt Barrett, Nancy Coomes and Joseph Green. The Handbell Choir will play a suite from Handel's Water Music during the service on October 28.
SCOTTISH PLAY
Morningside has reserved group tickets for the 2 p.m. performance of “Macbeth” at Georgia Shakespeare on Sunday, October 28. Turn in your $30 check to Melinda Sandkam by next Sunday, October 14 to reserve your seat.
MORNINGSIDE “CARMEN” OUTING
MPC will have a group outing to see Atlanta Opera’s Carmen on Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m. The performance will be at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Cobb Galleria Parkway. Tickets: $40.80. To reserve your tickets or for more information, contact Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
VENTURE CREW
The Venture Crew invites you to stop by Haygood UMC’s Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 20 and purchase your pumpkin.
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Katie Davis and Phyllis Grimes on the death of Katie's father.
THINKING THEOLOGICALLY ABOUT MODERN LIFE SERMON SERIES - DR. BARON MULLIS PREACHING
- October 7 The Politics Sermon, Jeremiah 29:1-7
- October 14 The Earth Sermon, Genesis 1:24-31
Join the post-sermon discussion at 12:30 p.m. in Room 201 each week.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, October 14, our class will be led by Drew Stockstill, and his topic will be "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’s Classes
This Sunday, the Preschool class will wonder about God's promise to Abraham as they hear Count the Stars! Elementary classes will read II Samuel 6:1-19 and learn how David and the Israelites celebrated the return of the Ark of the Covenant with music and dance. The 4th and 5th Grade class will attend worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship/Communion
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons
12:30 p.m. Post-sermon discussion
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5-7 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
MPP Closed
6:30 p.m. Pulse PNC
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; MLPA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
9 a.m.-1 p.m. MPP Teacher Workday
11 a.m. Yoga
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Security
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
9 a.m. AA Meeting
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jungle Jam; ICM Food Pantry
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Atlanta Opera Chorus
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
ICM Food Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
10 a.m. Kids in Mission
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Post-sermon discussion
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Venture Crew
6 p.m. Journey
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 09/30/12—$9,867
Needed Year to Date—$566,038
Received Year to Date—$529,511
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, PEACEMAKING OFFERING, JUNGLE JAM, YOUTH GROUP, INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES, OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE, COUPLES GROUP, KIDS IN MISSION, SUPPORT MEN AT JOURNEY SHELTER, OUR HOUSE, LGBT & FRIENDS, AIDS WALK, LIBRARY WORKDAY, LET'S BUILD A PLAYGROUND!, HANDBELL CHOIR, SCOTTISH PLAY, MORNINGSIDE "CARMEN" OUTING, VENTURE CREW, OUR SYMPATHY TO, SERMON SERIES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
October 7, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"Thinking Theologically About Modern Life" Sermon Series
V. - "The Politics Sermon"
Texts: Mark 12:28-31; Jeremiah 29:1-7
PEACEMAKING OFFERING
This morning MPC joins other churches as we receive the Peacemaking Offering (25% goes to local efforts, 25% to Presbytery of Greater Atlanta’s peacemaking efforts, and 50% to worldwide efforts of PC (USA)). Please give generously in the envelope provided.
JUNGLE JAM
Join us for MPP’s Jungle Jam this Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and bring your friends and family to this fun event.
YOUTH GROUP
This Saturday, October 13 the youth will do a service project by helping out at MPP’s Jungle Jam. For more information contact Chris Peters chrispeters@morningsidepc.org.
INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES
Next Saturday, October 13, MPC will provide volunteers to assist with the food pantry 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up on the mission bulletin board or contact shepherd Nancy Collins ncollins0209 gmail.com. MPC will collect items to restock the food pantry October 14-28. Bring your canned meats (tuna, Vienna sausages, meaty stews - pop tops helpful) to Welcome Center baskets along with plastic grocery bags for distribution. ICM provides food to those in need in 30306/30307 zip codes.
OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Officer nominating forms are available in the Narthex and Welcome Center. Please submit the name(s) of someone to be considered for the Office of Deacon or Elder. As you think about possible nominations, keep in mind what the Book of Order states about church leaders, “In addition to possessing the necessary gifts and abilities, those who undertake particular ministries should be persons of strong faith, dedicated discipleship, and love of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.” (G-2.0104). Please prayerfully consider your nominee(s) then ask their permission before submitting their name for consideration to the Officer Nominating Committee. All nominations are due by Sunday, October 14. If you are unable to complete a paper form, please contact Jill Davis at 404.281.0342 or jdavis@tuxox.com to make alternate arrangements.
COUPLES GROUP
Our Couples Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 12, at the home of Bonnie and George Daneker (855 Peachtree St., NE). All couples welcome. RSVP to kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
KIDS IN MISSION
Next Sunday, October 14, elementary-age kids will assemble non-perishable snacks for Bread for the Journey. Meet in Room 001 at 10 a.m. to participate in this important outreach to our community.
SUPPORT MEN AT JOURNEY SHELTER
Next Sunday, October 14, MPC will provide dinner to the men staying at Journey. Sign up to provide a dish by contacting Curt Barrett emailcurt @mindspring.com. Needed are - main dish; starch; veggie; salad; bread; dessert; and drinks. You can learn more about the good work being done at the Journey shelter by visiting www.journeyeee.org.
OUR HOUSE
The mission of Our House is to break the chains of homelessness by providing early childhood education and comprehensive support services for families experiencing homelessness. Lydia Circle is working with MPP in collecting Halloween costumes for the Our House children ages infant-5 years. See the Preschool Halloween Board with pumpkin tags for each child, and please bring in a new/gently-used costume to fit one of tag requests (pin pumpkin tag to the costume and place in the Preschool or Welcome Center bins by October 22. Questions? Contact Anne Barnette sawyerbarnette@earthlink.net.
LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends on Tuesday, October 16 as Rob Payne facilitates this month’s discussion: “The Complexities of Voting Gay and Christian in the 2012 Election.” LGBT & Friends welcomes all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service. The meeting, including dinner, will be at the home of Rob Payne (1095 Balmoral Rd, 30319), 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag at michaelmspnyc@yahoo.com.
AIDS WALK
Join the MPC walking team or make a donation to the 2012 AIDS Walk Atlanta on Sunday, October 21, 2 p.m. Contact Keith Blount, with questions at bkeithblount@gmail.com. Thanks for your participation.
LIBRARY WORKDAY
Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org if you can participate in the library workday on Tuesday, October 23, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. We will work with the children's collection to make the library more accessible for our church and preschool communities.
LET’S BUILD A PLAYGROUND!
MPC will partner with local churches to help the congregation of El Nazareno Presbyterian to create a playground for the community in Hapeville on Saturday, October 27, 8 to 4 p.m. For more information or to volunteer to help, contact shepherds Jack Klotz jacksklotz@gmail.com and Lloyd Prince lloydprince@comcast.net.
HANDBELL CHOIR
The Handbell Choir is pleased to welcome three new players to the ensemble: Curt Barrett, Nancy Coomes and Joseph Green. The Handbell Choir will play a suite from Handel's Water Music during the service on October 28.
SCOTTISH PLAY
Morningside has reserved group tickets for the 2 p.m. performance of “Macbeth” at Georgia Shakespeare on Sunday, October 28. Turn in your $30 check to Melinda Sandkam by next Sunday, October 14 to reserve your seat.
MORNINGSIDE “CARMEN” OUTING
MPC will have a group outing to see Atlanta Opera’s Carmen on Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m. The performance will be at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Cobb Galleria Parkway. Tickets: $40.80. To reserve your tickets or for more information, contact Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
VENTURE CREW
The Venture Crew invites you to stop by Haygood UMC’s Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 20 and purchase your pumpkin.
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Katie Davis and Phyllis Grimes on the death of Katie's father.
THINKING THEOLOGICALLY ABOUT MODERN LIFE SERMON SERIES - DR. BARON MULLIS PREACHING
- October 7 The Politics Sermon, Jeremiah 29:1-7
- October 14 The Earth Sermon, Genesis 1:24-31
Join the post-sermon discussion at 12:30 p.m. in Room 201 each week.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, October 14, our class will be led by Drew Stockstill, and his topic will be "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’s Classes
This Sunday, the Preschool class will wonder about God's promise to Abraham as they hear Count the Stars! Elementary classes will read II Samuel 6:1-19 and learn how David and the Israelites celebrated the return of the Ark of the Covenant with music and dance. The 4th and 5th Grade class will attend worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship/Communion
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons
12:30 p.m. Post-sermon discussion
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5-7 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
MPP Closed
6:30 p.m. Pulse PNC
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; MLPA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
9 a.m.-1 p.m. MPP Teacher Workday
11 a.m. Yoga
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers; Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Treble Choir
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Security
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morningside Preschool
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
9 a.m. AA Meeting
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jungle Jam; ICM Food Pantry
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Atlanta Opera Chorus
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
ICM Food Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
10 a.m. Kids in Mission
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Post-sermon discussion
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Venture Crew
6 p.m. Journey
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 09/30/12—$9,867
Needed Year to Date—$566,038
Received Year to Date—$529,511
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