November 01, 2012
Life@Morningside for November 4, 2012
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, PAGEANT SIGN-UP, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, MPP ALL-STAR BOOK FAIR, ADVOCACY MEETING, COUPLES GROUP, BIG FUN-NOVEMBER 10, MPC GIVES THANKS TO PRESCHOOL COMMUNITY, THEOLOGY ON TAP, MORNINGSIDE "CARMEN" OUTING, LGBT & FRIENDS, THANKSGIVING AT CLIFTON, LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, ATLANTA OPERA CHRISTMAS CONCERT, CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, COMMITMENT SUNDAY, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
November 4, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"The Covenant Life"
Texts:Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Catherine Scholl and Johan Segring’s marriage, which took place in Morningside’s sanctuary yesterday.
PAGEANT SIGN-UP
All children, four years through 5th grade, are welcome to be in the annual Christmas Pageant at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 16. Be sure to sign up by tomorrow, Monday, November 5. Forms are on the bulletin board across from the nursery and on the church website. Turn in your completed forms to Melinda Sandkam.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
All are welcome at lunch following worship next Sunday, November 11. The menu will be: fried and baked chicken, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, Vermont white cheddar macaroni and cheese, fresh trimmed green beans, homemade cornbread muffins and banana pudding with homemade whipped topping. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, and $5 for children. RSVP by filling out the enclosed form and placing it in the box in the church office marked “November 11 Congregational Lunch.” Your RSVP helps us to order an accurate amount of food.
MPP ALL-STAR BOOK FAIR
Giving kids access to good books will motivate them to read, and MPP’s annual book fair has a selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books! Purchase a book for your child, MPP or Our House’s library on line at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/mpp or at the church this Monday, November 5, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and Wednesday, November 7 through Friday, November 9 from 8:45 a.m. to 1: 15 p.m.
ADVOCACY MEETING
The Presbytery's Public Advocacy Committee will offer a fall educational event this Thursday, November 8, 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian (3003 Howell Mill Road, 30327). Breakfast will be followed by discussion with leading advocates for the Affordable Care Act & Medicaid, Legislative Ethics Reform, and Criminal Justice Reform. RSVPs to ktaber@cpcatlanta.org are appreciated but not required. For more information, contact Amy Jensen ajensen731@gmail.com or Shelley Senterfitt ssenterfitt@skfamilylaw.com.
COUPLES GROUP
Our Couples Group will meet at 7 p.m. this Friday, November 9, at the Northwood Country Club. All couples are welcome! For more information or to RSVP contact the Bremers (kdbremer @bellsouth.net).
BIG FUN - NOVEMBER 10
Elementary age kids are welcome at this Saturday’s, November 10 Big Fun. Our outreach projects will be to our preschool community, preparing corn muffins and pumpkin ice cream for Monday's Thanksgiving Gathering. We will learn about the Jesse Tree and paint some new backdrops for the Christmas pageant. RSVP to Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org by tomorrow, Monday, November 5 for your child to attend. Volunteers are needed.
MPC GIVES THANKS TO PRESCHOOL COMMUNITY
Our annual Thanksgiving Gathering will be Monday, November 12 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Join us for a free dinner with crafts, games, face painting and music by the Cherub Choir. We will kick-off our canned-food drive for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, so please bring non-perishable items to the dinner. Contact Jennifer James to RSVP or to volunteer at jennjames@comcast.net.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Philip Hawkins will host the Morningside men for their monthly get-together on Tuesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at the home of his neighbor Robert Hicks (2332 Bry-Mar Drive, 30345). This is a change from the regular schedule due to Election Day. Baron Mullis will lead our discussion of “What are the ethics of aging?” (How do we care faithfully for those of advanced age in our midst, family and friends?) RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.
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. Our own Taylor Morton and members of the Chancel Choir are in this production. Tickets: $40.80. To reserve your tickets or for more information, contact Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends on Tuesday, November 20. LGBT & Friends welcomes all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service. Michael Siedschlag will facilitate this month’s Thanksgiving discussion: “Giving Thanks.” The meeting, including dinner, will be at the home of Curt Barrett (1365 N. Morningside Dr., 30306) from 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag (michaelmspnyc@yahoo.com or 404.254.0706).
THANKSGIVING AT CLIFTON
On Saturday, November 24 following Thanksgiving MPC will order pizzas for the 30 men at Clifton as they enjoy football and a restful day. We need volunteers to provide the salad and dessert for the meal. If you are able to provide either to Clifton in the Candler Park neighborhood by 5:45 p.m. please contact David Johnston (dmjohnst@hotmail.com). We invite you to stay and enjoy a little fellowship with the men by also serving dinner!
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS
Check out the newly refurbished Children's Library off the narthex (children's worship packets have been moved into the library). Also, see the newest addition to the collection for MPC members (the grown-up variety) in the Session Room. We have a growing collection of the books the RHO Readers Group have read over the years. There is still work to be done with both collections. Contact Jennye Guy jennyeguy @earthlink.net if you can be a part of the newly forming library committee.
ATLANTA OPERA CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Purchase your tickets early for the Monday, December 10 concert at All Saints' Episcopal, performed by eight members of the Atlanta Opera Chorus and led by our own Walter Huff. Once you have tickets through All Saints website, let the church office know you are coming, and we will pick a place to enjoy dinner before show. This concert will sell out!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Children are needed for the 8 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The usher coordinators are looking for six children between the ages of six and twelve to hand out candles at the 8 p.m. service (arrive at 7 p.m. as doors open at 7:15). Anyone interested can contact Shari Tant sdtant51@gmail.com.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, November 11, 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
Preschool children hear about the time God chose Moses to lead God's people in a story about the "Burning Bush." K-1st and 2nd-3rd grade classes will learn that King Solomon held a great festival of worship to dedicate the completion of the Temple in Jerusalem. 4th and 5th graders attend worship.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
New Orleans Mission Trip
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages; New Member Class
10:40 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. All Saints Worship with Communion and Treble Choir
12:15 p.m. Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony
5 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. MPP
11 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. MPP Book Fair
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
MPP closed in observance of Election Day
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. MPP Book Fair
9 a.m.-1 p.m. MPP
7 p.m. Wonderful Wednesdays
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
7:30 a.m. Public Policy Advocacy Breakfast, Trinity Presbyterian Church
8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. MPP Book Fair
9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Security
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. MPP Book Fair
9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MPP
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
9 a.m. AA Meeting
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Big Fun
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Response Sunday
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12:15 p.m. Congregational Lunch
1 p.m. Deacons Meeting
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
COMMITMENT SUNDAY will be November 11. The World Debut of Morningside's Commitment 2013 Video was after church last Sunday... but you can see it here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGwonSvxLB0
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 10/28/12—$14,659
Needed Year to Date—$622,642
Received Year to Date—$578,358
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, PAGEANT SIGN-UP, CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH, MPP ALL-STAR BOOK FAIR, ADVOCACY MEETING, COUPLES GROUP, BIG FUN-NOVEMBER 10, MPC GIVES THANKS TO PRESCHOOL COMMUNITY, THEOLOGY ON TAP, MORNINGSIDE "CARMEN" OUTING, LGBT & FRIENDS, THANKSGIVING AT CLIFTON, LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, ATLANTA OPERA CHRISTMAS CONCERT, CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, COMMITMENT SUNDAY, GIVING UPDATE
Life@Morningside
November 4, 2012
Baron Mullis preaching
"The Covenant Life"
Texts:Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Catherine Scholl and Johan Segring’s marriage, which took place in Morningside’s sanctuary yesterday.
PAGEANT SIGN-UP
All children, four years through 5th grade, are welcome to be in the annual Christmas Pageant at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 16. Be sure to sign up by tomorrow, Monday, November 5. Forms are on the bulletin board across from the nursery and on the church website. Turn in your completed forms to Melinda Sandkam.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH
All are welcome at lunch following worship next Sunday, November 11. The menu will be: fried and baked chicken, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, Vermont white cheddar macaroni and cheese, fresh trimmed green beans, homemade cornbread muffins and banana pudding with homemade whipped topping. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, and $5 for children. RSVP by filling out the enclosed form and placing it in the box in the church office marked “November 11 Congregational Lunch.” Your RSVP helps us to order an accurate amount of food.
MPP ALL-STAR BOOK FAIR
Giving kids access to good books will motivate them to read, and MPP’s annual book fair has a selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books! Purchase a book for your child, MPP or Our House’s library on line at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/mpp or at the church this Monday, November 5, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and Wednesday, November 7 through Friday, November 9 from 8:45 a.m. to 1: 15 p.m.
ADVOCACY MEETING
The Presbytery's Public Advocacy Committee will offer a fall educational event this Thursday, November 8, 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian (3003 Howell Mill Road, 30327). Breakfast will be followed by discussion with leading advocates for the Affordable Care Act & Medicaid, Legislative Ethics Reform, and Criminal Justice Reform. RSVPs to ktaber@cpcatlanta.org are appreciated but not required. For more information, contact Amy Jensen ajensen731@gmail.com or Shelley Senterfitt ssenterfitt@skfamilylaw.com.
COUPLES GROUP
Our Couples Group will meet at 7 p.m. this Friday, November 9, at the Northwood Country Club. All couples are welcome! For more information or to RSVP contact the Bremers (kdbremer @bellsouth.net).
BIG FUN - NOVEMBER 10
Elementary age kids are welcome at this Saturday’s, November 10 Big Fun. Our outreach projects will be to our preschool community, preparing corn muffins and pumpkin ice cream for Monday's Thanksgiving Gathering. We will learn about the Jesse Tree and paint some new backdrops for the Christmas pageant. RSVP to Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org by tomorrow, Monday, November 5 for your child to attend. Volunteers are needed.
MPC GIVES THANKS TO PRESCHOOL COMMUNITY
Our annual Thanksgiving Gathering will be Monday, November 12 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Join us for a free dinner with crafts, games, face painting and music by the Cherub Choir. We will kick-off our canned-food drive for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, so please bring non-perishable items to the dinner. Contact Jennifer James to RSVP or to volunteer at jennjames@comcast.net.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Philip Hawkins will host the Morningside men for their monthly get-together on Tuesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at the home of his neighbor Robert Hicks (2332 Bry-Mar Drive, 30345). This is a change from the regular schedule due to Election Day. Baron Mullis will lead our discussion of “What are the ethics of aging?” (How do we care faithfully for those of advanced age in our midst, family and friends?) RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.
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. Our own Taylor Morton and members of the Chancel Choir are in this production. Tickets: $40.80. To reserve your tickets or for more information, contact Sarah Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
LGBT & FRIENDS
All are invited to join LGBT & Friends on Tuesday, November 20. LGBT & Friends welcomes all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service. Michael Siedschlag will facilitate this month’s Thanksgiving discussion: “Giving Thanks.” The meeting, including dinner, will be at the home of Curt Barrett (1365 N. Morningside Dr., 30306) from 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag (michaelmspnyc@yahoo.com or 404.254.0706).
THANKSGIVING AT CLIFTON
On Saturday, November 24 following Thanksgiving MPC will order pizzas for the 30 men at Clifton as they enjoy football and a restful day. We need volunteers to provide the salad and dessert for the meal. If you are able to provide either to Clifton in the Candler Park neighborhood by 5:45 p.m. please contact David Johnston (dmjohnst@hotmail.com). We invite you to stay and enjoy a little fellowship with the men by also serving dinner!
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS
Check out the newly refurbished Children's Library off the narthex (children's worship packets have been moved into the library). Also, see the newest addition to the collection for MPC members (the grown-up variety) in the Session Room. We have a growing collection of the books the RHO Readers Group have read over the years. There is still work to be done with both collections. Contact Jennye Guy jennyeguy @earthlink.net if you can be a part of the newly forming library committee.
ATLANTA OPERA CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Purchase your tickets early for the Monday, December 10 concert at All Saints' Episcopal, performed by eight members of the Atlanta Opera Chorus and led by our own Walter Huff. Once you have tickets through All Saints website, let the church office know you are coming, and we will pick a place to enjoy dinner before show. This concert will sell out!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Children are needed for the 8 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The usher coordinators are looking for six children between the ages of six and twelve to hand out candles at the 8 p.m. service (arrive at 7 p.m. as doors open at 7:15). Anyone interested can contact Shari Tant sdtant51@gmail.com.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Next Sunday, November 11, 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
Preschool children hear about the time God chose Moses to lead God's people in a story about the "Burning Bush." K-1st and 2nd-3rd grade classes will learn that King Solomon held a great festival of worship to dedicate the completion of the Temple in Jerusalem. 4th and 5th graders attend worship.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
New Orleans Mission Trip
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages; New Member Class
10:40 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. All Saints Worship with Communion and Treble Choir
12:15 p.m. Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony
5 p.m. Youth Group
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. MPP
11 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. MPP Book Fair
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
MPP closed in observance of Election Day
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. MPP Book Fair
9 a.m.-1 p.m. MPP
7 p.m. Wonderful Wednesdays
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
7:30 a.m. Public Policy Advocacy Breakfast, Trinity Presbyterian Church
8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. MPP Book Fair
9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Security
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. MPP Book Fair
9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MPP
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
9 a.m. AA Meeting
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Big Fun
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Response Sunday
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12:15 p.m. Congregational Lunch
1 p.m. Deacons Meeting
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
COMMITMENT SUNDAY will be November 11. The World Debut of Morningside's Commitment 2013 Video was after church last Sunday... but you can see it here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGwonSvxLB0
GIVING UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$14,151
Received 10/28/12—$14,659
Needed Year to Date—$622,642
Received Year to Date—$578,358
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