January 31, 2013
Life@Morningside for February 3, 2013
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, GIVE $2 TO FIGHT HUNGER, LUNCH & DRAMA, THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE, EARLY REGISTRATION FOR MPP, MOVING ATLANTA TO HIGHER GROUND, COUPLES GROUP, PLAN YOUR EVENING NOW!, GIVE A $10 VALENTINE, JOURNEY MEAL, CHILDREN IN MISSION, SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY, PAJAMA PARTY, JOIN YOUR MPC FRIENDS FOR A TRIP TO THE LAND OF BURNS AND BAGPIPES, OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS, SUMMER DATES, GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT HAS BEGUN
Life@Morningside
February 3, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Love"
Texts: Song of Solomon 8:6-7; 1 Corinthians 13
GIVE $2 TO FIGHT HUNGER
At the end of worship, MPC Youth will be holding soup pots as you exit the sanctuary to receive your donations for the Souper Bowl Offering. This nationwide collection on the day of the big game supports efforts to end hunger. Your donation will be given to local agencies that fight hunger - Atlanta Community Food Bank, Intown Collaborative Ministries and Journey.
LUNCH & DRAMA
All are welcome at our congregational lunch following worship today. We have planned for visitors, so PLEASE join us for hearty soups and delicious sandwiches in Fellowship Hall. At 12:30, the MPC Winter Drama Camp is pleased to present the play they have been preparing for the last few weeks. If you must slip out early, please do still come to lunch!
THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE
Morningside will offer visitors a New Members Class on Sunday, February 10 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).
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR MPP
Church members and returning families should take advantage of priority registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool which is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp @morningsidepc.org for more information. Open registration begins tomorrow, February 4.
MOVING ATLANTA TO HIGHER GROUND
Georgia State invites you to join the Higher Ground Group - Rev. Joanna Adams, Imam Plemon El-Amin, Rev. Joseph Roberts and Rabbi Alvin Sugarman - at the Rialto Center for the Arts this Wednesday, February 6. These faith leaders will discuss the ways that interfaith efforts can contribute to a better Atlanta. Reception, 5 p.m.; event, 6 p.m. RSVP to aclay6@student.gsu.edu.
COUPLES GROUP
Our Couples Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 8, at Manuel’s Tavern (602 N. Highland Ave.). All couples welcome. RSVP to kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
PLAN YOUR EVENING NOW!
The 2013 MPP FUN-Raiser will be held at 7 p.m. this Saturday, February 9 at Le Maison Rouge. The event will be a fun evening of celebrating our preschool and mingling with our extended MPP family. Contact Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org today to purchase tickets.
GIVE A $10 VALENTINE
Each year, MPC collects $10 gift cards for the ladies staying at Shearith Israel Shelter for Women. Leave your $10 valentine in the heart bag on mission bulletin board by next Sunday, February 10. Suggested cards include CVS, Target, Walgreens, Kroger, Publix.
JOURNEY MEAL
Sign up today on the Mission bulletin board to provide part of the meal for the 30 men staying at Journey on Sunday, February 10. Contact shepherd Richard Alexander rich.alexander @comcast.net with any questions.
CHILDREN IN MISSION
All elementary age kids are invited to help make dessert for men staying at Journey next Sunday, February 10. Meet in Fellowship Hall kitchen at 10 a.m.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY
All are invited to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at our annual MPC and Preschool Pancake Supper and Pajama Party on Tuesday, February 12, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy dinner for the family while Bill Packard, The Magic Man, delights kids and adults with his tricks and antics! You can wear your Pajamas! RSVPs are requested by February 6. Volunteers are needed in 3 shifts: Prep, 4-5:30 p.m.; Serving/Greeting, 5:15-6:30 p.m.; Clean-up, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Join us for a shift or the whole event! Contact Jennifer James at jennjames@comcast.net to RSVP and to volunteer. Sign-up posters are also at church.
PAJAMA PARTY
Support our annual Threads collection of new pajamas, socks and underwear for children in need. A mission of All Saints, Threads is devoted to clothing children, (birth through 5th grade) with clean, durable clothing and footwear. Bring items to baskets in the Welcome Center or to the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 12. Contact Gail Kitchens gailkitchens @gmail.com with questions.
JOIN YOUR MPC FRIENDS FOR A TRIP TO THE LAND OF BURNS AND BAGPIPES
Morningside’s trip to Scotland is set (August 3-12, 2013) and ready to go – and there’s still plenty of time to sign up. Kaye Carmichael of Carmichael Travel will be here for an interest meeting following worship on February 10. If you want to learn more about what the trip includes, where it goes, and who else is going, this is a great opportunity to learn more. The registration deadline will be April 19. For those who wish to extend their trip, there are limited spaces available to continue to the island of Iona. Iona is an island in the inner Hebrides (and Baron’s favorite place on earth) where the Iona Community lives in the ancient Abbey. Please come next Sunday, February 10 to Room 201 at 12:15 p.m. to learn more.
OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS
No, we are not going for Mardi Gras. During the Lenten season, thirteen MPC members and friends will travel to New Orleans to continue work with RHINO (Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans) an outreach of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian. This five day trip March 6-10 includes two days of driving. If you are unable to go on the trip, but would like to support mission at MPC, contact shepherd Roland Behm roland. behm@gmail.com to donate airline points that would enable a mission worker to miss one less day of work by flying in Wednesday evening.
SUMMER DATES
Amazingly, summer camps begin their registrations as early as February! So do we. Vacation Bible School and Mission Camp registration forms will be on our church website February 1. We hope that your children will join us June 17-21 (VBS) and July 22-26 (Mission Camp). Turn into the church office completed forms with your check made payable to MPC. Contact Program Director Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org with questions.
GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 01/27/12—$20,688
Needed Year to Date—$62,308
Received Year to Date—$63,552
WORSHIP COUNT—01/27/13—181
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201— led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, February 10, the class will continue their work through the gospel of Matthew. Everyone is invited to join Morningside's Adult Sunday School for the complete study or as your schedule permits.
Children’s Classes
The Pre-K Class will hear Just Believe! and learn what happened when a father asked Jesus to help his very sick daughter. The K-1st and 2nd-3rd Classes will begin a study of the Lord's Prayer by studying the phrase "Hallowed be Thy Name." Fourth and Fifth Graders will attend Worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers Class
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Congregational Lunch & Drama Performance
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap
7:30 p.m. MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Lenten Choir Ensemble
7 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. AA Meeting
7 p.m. MPP Spring Fundraiser
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; New Members’ Class
10 a.m. Children in Mission
10:20 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Scotland Interest Meeting
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT HAS BEGUN!
Take a stroll down the trail that has been forged by Eagle Scouts before me to a piece of MPC history - the pavilion area of the former scout hut for Troop 455 once chartered by MPC. There you will find an outdoor fireplace/BBQ pit.
Phase I is complete: cleaned area, installed weed cloth and covered with wood chips.
Phase II: build and install 2 picnic tables - workdays are scheduled for this weekend. The build will take place at my home on Rock Springs Road and then installed at MPC.
Phase III: clean and repair loose bricks in BBQ pit.
My goal is to create a place for all to enjoy!
Thank you all for your support! - Cameron McIntosh
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, GIVE $2 TO FIGHT HUNGER, LUNCH & DRAMA, THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE, EARLY REGISTRATION FOR MPP, MOVING ATLANTA TO HIGHER GROUND, COUPLES GROUP, PLAN YOUR EVENING NOW!, GIVE A $10 VALENTINE, JOURNEY MEAL, CHILDREN IN MISSION, SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY, PAJAMA PARTY, JOIN YOUR MPC FRIENDS FOR A TRIP TO THE LAND OF BURNS AND BAGPIPES, OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS, SUMMER DATES, GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT HAS BEGUN
Life@Morningside
February 3, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Love"
Texts: Song of Solomon 8:6-7; 1 Corinthians 13
GIVE $2 TO FIGHT HUNGER
At the end of worship, MPC Youth will be holding soup pots as you exit the sanctuary to receive your donations for the Souper Bowl Offering. This nationwide collection on the day of the big game supports efforts to end hunger. Your donation will be given to local agencies that fight hunger - Atlanta Community Food Bank, Intown Collaborative Ministries and Journey.
LUNCH & DRAMA
All are welcome at our congregational lunch following worship today. We have planned for visitors, so PLEASE join us for hearty soups and delicious sandwiches in Fellowship Hall. At 12:30, the MPC Winter Drama Camp is pleased to present the play they have been preparing for the last few weeks. If you must slip out early, please do still come to lunch!
THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE
Morningside will offer visitors a New Members Class on Sunday, February 10 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).
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR MPP
Church members and returning families should take advantage of priority registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool which is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp @morningsidepc.org for more information. Open registration begins tomorrow, February 4.
MOVING ATLANTA TO HIGHER GROUND
Georgia State invites you to join the Higher Ground Group - Rev. Joanna Adams, Imam Plemon El-Amin, Rev. Joseph Roberts and Rabbi Alvin Sugarman - at the Rialto Center for the Arts this Wednesday, February 6. These faith leaders will discuss the ways that interfaith efforts can contribute to a better Atlanta. Reception, 5 p.m.; event, 6 p.m. RSVP to aclay6@student.gsu.edu.
COUPLES GROUP
Our Couples Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 8, at Manuel’s Tavern (602 N. Highland Ave.). All couples welcome. RSVP to kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
PLAN YOUR EVENING NOW!
The 2013 MPP FUN-Raiser will be held at 7 p.m. this Saturday, February 9 at Le Maison Rouge. The event will be a fun evening of celebrating our preschool and mingling with our extended MPP family. Contact Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org today to purchase tickets.
GIVE A $10 VALENTINE
Each year, MPC collects $10 gift cards for the ladies staying at Shearith Israel Shelter for Women. Leave your $10 valentine in the heart bag on mission bulletin board by next Sunday, February 10. Suggested cards include CVS, Target, Walgreens, Kroger, Publix.
JOURNEY MEAL
Sign up today on the Mission bulletin board to provide part of the meal for the 30 men staying at Journey on Sunday, February 10. Contact shepherd Richard Alexander rich.alexander @comcast.net with any questions.
CHILDREN IN MISSION
All elementary age kids are invited to help make dessert for men staying at Journey next Sunday, February 10. Meet in Fellowship Hall kitchen at 10 a.m.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY
All are invited to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at our annual MPC and Preschool Pancake Supper and Pajama Party on Tuesday, February 12, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy dinner for the family while Bill Packard, The Magic Man, delights kids and adults with his tricks and antics! You can wear your Pajamas! RSVPs are requested by February 6. Volunteers are needed in 3 shifts: Prep, 4-5:30 p.m.; Serving/Greeting, 5:15-6:30 p.m.; Clean-up, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Join us for a shift or the whole event! Contact Jennifer James at jennjames@comcast.net to RSVP and to volunteer. Sign-up posters are also at church.
PAJAMA PARTY
Support our annual Threads collection of new pajamas, socks and underwear for children in need. A mission of All Saints, Threads is devoted to clothing children, (birth through 5th grade) with clean, durable clothing and footwear. Bring items to baskets in the Welcome Center or to the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 12. Contact Gail Kitchens gailkitchens @gmail.com with questions.
JOIN YOUR MPC FRIENDS FOR A TRIP TO THE LAND OF BURNS AND BAGPIPES
Morningside’s trip to Scotland is set (August 3-12, 2013) and ready to go – and there’s still plenty of time to sign up. Kaye Carmichael of Carmichael Travel will be here for an interest meeting following worship on February 10. If you want to learn more about what the trip includes, where it goes, and who else is going, this is a great opportunity to learn more. The registration deadline will be April 19. For those who wish to extend their trip, there are limited spaces available to continue to the island of Iona. Iona is an island in the inner Hebrides (and Baron’s favorite place on earth) where the Iona Community lives in the ancient Abbey. Please come next Sunday, February 10 to Room 201 at 12:15 p.m. to learn more.
OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS
No, we are not going for Mardi Gras. During the Lenten season, thirteen MPC members and friends will travel to New Orleans to continue work with RHINO (Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans) an outreach of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian. This five day trip March 6-10 includes two days of driving. If you are unable to go on the trip, but would like to support mission at MPC, contact shepherd Roland Behm roland. behm@gmail.com to donate airline points that would enable a mission worker to miss one less day of work by flying in Wednesday evening.
SUMMER DATES
Amazingly, summer camps begin their registrations as early as February! So do we. Vacation Bible School and Mission Camp registration forms will be on our church website February 1. We hope that your children will join us June 17-21 (VBS) and July 22-26 (Mission Camp). Turn into the church office completed forms with your check made payable to MPC. Contact Program Director Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org with questions.
GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 01/27/12—$20,688
Needed Year to Date—$62,308
Received Year to Date—$63,552
WORSHIP COUNT—01/27/13—181
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201— led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, February 10, the class will continue their work through the gospel of Matthew. Everyone is invited to join Morningside's Adult Sunday School for the complete study or as your schedule permits.
Children’s Classes
The Pre-K Class will hear Just Believe! and learn what happened when a father asked Jesus to help his very sick daughter. The K-1st and 2nd-3rd Classes will begin a study of the Lord's Prayer by studying the phrase "Hallowed be Thy Name." Fourth and Fifth Graders will attend Worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers Class
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Congregational Lunch & Drama Performance
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap
7:30 p.m. MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Lenten Choir Ensemble
7 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9 a.m. AA Meeting
7 p.m. MPP Spring Fundraiser
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Annual Threads Pajama Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; New Members’ Class
10 a.m. Children in Mission
10:20 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Scotland Interest Meeting
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT HAS BEGUN!
Take a stroll down the trail that has been forged by Eagle Scouts before me to a piece of MPC history - the pavilion area of the former scout hut for Troop 455 once chartered by MPC. There you will find an outdoor fireplace/BBQ pit.
Phase I is complete: cleaned area, installed weed cloth and covered with wood chips.
Phase II: build and install 2 picnic tables - workdays are scheduled for this weekend. The build will take place at my home on Rock Springs Road and then installed at MPC.
Phase III: clean and repair loose bricks in BBQ pit.
My goal is to create a place for all to enjoy!
Thank you all for your support! - Cameron McIntosh
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