THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice. - John Calvin

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER AND PAJAMA PARTY
Tonight, February 12, 5:30-6:45 p.m. all are invited to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at our annual church and preschool Pancake Supper and Pajama Party in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy dinner for the family while The Magic Man delights us with his tricks and antics and don't forget to wear your PJs!

THREADS COLLECTION
Support our annual Threads collection of new pajamas, socks and underwear for children in need. 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 tonight, February 12.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Lent begins at Morningside with our worship service and imposition of ashes this Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. (childcare will be available). Please join us. 

LENTEN BANNERS
Beginning Ash Wednesday we will once again hang our beautiful Lenten banners in the sanctuary. A description of each banner follows:

Lenten Banner #1 entitled "Hand in Hand Amidst the Journey," represents the beginning of Lent with the unsettled turmoil that we come with to the beginning of Lent. The issues of life, questions, cares and deep sighs of the soul, along with the story of Jesusʼ death stir us deeply. The maroons, golds, rusts and burgundy batik fabrics represent the thunderstorm of emotions that come with Lent.

Lenten Banner #2 entitled "Labor Along the Journey," represents the last few weeks of Lent. The thunderstorm has subsided. We are coming to the end of Lent. Though many questions and concerns linger, the peace of Christ walks with us along the journey. The work or labor continues but the reassurance of the Holy Love of God through Jesus gives us comfort. The batik fabrics are shades of blue, gold and rusts represent the calming and comfort of God, as we come to the last few weeks of Lent.

LGBT & FRIENDS
Peter and Carolyn Cobb invite you to join LGBT & Friends at their home from 7 to 9 p.m. next Tuesday, February 19 for the group's monthly meeting. This month's topic is Turning Points: Individual Stories of Sexual Orientation and Faith. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag mwsiedschlag@gmail.com.  

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our annual Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches kicks off Saturday, February 23, and completes April 13. Look for the signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler lynsley@bellsouth.net for details.    

BART SMITH ORDINATION
Congratulations to Bart Smith, who will be ordained by the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta on February 24 at 4 p.m. in our sanctuary. Please plan to attend this very special service and to congratulate Bart on the official start of his ordained ministry!

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SEEKS ONCE-A-MONTH MPC VOLUNTEER
We have the perfect, get-your-feet-wet volunteer job for you!  Melinda needs help working on projects, running errands, and organizing for our children's programs. You wouldn't need to be at church daily or even weekly--if you can commit a few hours just once a month, you would be an ideal volunteer!  Are you a young stay-at-home parent who needs a reason to get dressed, leave the house, and be near adults occasionally? Here's your chance! New to retirement but don't want to over commit? Perfect!  Are you one of the lucky workers of the corporate world who also has a flexible schedule? Come escape to Morningside for a relaxing change of pace! Contact Melinda msandkam@morningsidepc.org to discuss this exciting volunteer opportunity!