WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, LGBT & FRIENDS, 3RD THURSDAY THEOLOGICAL THROWDOWN, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, BART SMITH ORDINATION, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, YOGA AT MORNINGSIDE, OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS, REGISTRATION FOR MPP, MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!, SUMMER DATES, NEW MEMBERS, CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SEEKS ONCE-A-MONTH VOLUNTEER, YOUNG ADULTS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE

Life@Morningside

February 17, 2013

Baron Mullis preaching

"Wilderness"

Texts: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Luke 4:1-13

LGBT & FRIENDS

LGBT & Friends welcome all who wish to grow and be energized through Christian fellowship and service, and they invite you to join them this Tuesday, February 19 for their topic - Turning Points: Individual Stories of Sexual Orientation and Faith. The meeting will be at Peter & Carolyn Cobb's (1150 St. Charles Pl., 30306) from 7 to 9 p.m.  RSVP to Michael Siedschlag mwsiedschlag@gmail.com.

3rd THURSDAY THEOLOGICAL THROWDOWN

This Thursday, February 21, Baron will teach a lunchtime class from 12 to 1 p.m. Feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch and spend some time thinking about what is important. Our Theological Throwdown will be around John Dominic Crossan’s provocative and controversial book, The Greatest Prayer: Rediscovering the Revolutionary Message of The LORD’S Prayer. Baron discusses a chapter a month. All are welcome. Contact Anna Best office @morningsidepc.org to reserve childcare.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Our annual Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches kicks off next Saturday, February 23, and completes April 13 (with breaks for our adult mission trip and Easter). We’ll also provide lunch March 16. Though welcome to sign up any Saturday, Drew Stockstill invites Young Adults to sign up on February 23 and March 23. Come work with MPC and First Presbyterian Young Adults. Look for signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler lynsley@bellsouth.net for details and to let her know if you're interested in joining us either as a builder or as a lunch provider.

BART SMITH ORDINATION

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

WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE

The next meeting of Women's Roundtable will be Monday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Hillery McNeill (20 Stratford Place, 30342).  In honor of President's Day, our speaker will be Caron Morgan, the mother of James Carter IV and former daughter-in-law of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. She will share stories and memorabilia of her time in the White House. RSVP to Kim Perez kimkperez@ gmail.com.

YOGA AT MORNINGSIDE

The new session begins on February 26, and meets every Tuesday from 11 to 12:15 p.m. for six weeks (Feb. 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; and April 2) in Room 201. Spring is a great time to enjoy the benefits of gentle yoga! Breathing, exercising, stretching, and relaxing are among the many benefits, and it’s fun! Wear comfy clothes, and bring a mat if you like. Props will be provided. To register or for more information, contact Pam Sharpe yogapam @bellsouth.net.

OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS

During the Lenten season, fourteen 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.

REGISTRATION FOR MPP

Registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org for more information.

MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!

Spring is approaching and that means baseball is here again! Jack Klotz has gotten MPC some great seats for the Sunday, April 7 game against the Cubs (1:30 p.m.). Tickets are $22 per person and seats are located in the outfield between the newly acquired Upton brothers. Contact Katherine Johnston kecjohnston@gmail.com to secure your tickets or for information.

SUMMER DATES

Vacation Bible School and Mission Camp registration forms are on our church website and the bulletin boards across from the nursery room 105. We hope that your children will join us June 17-21 (VBS) and July 22-26 (Mission Camp). (See registration form for information on a drama camp within VBS this year). Turn completed forms into the church office with your check made payable to MPC. Contact Program Director Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org with questions including scholarship information.

NEW MEMBERS

On Sunday, February 10 Morningside Presbyterian Church received five new members. They are Alex Page and Meghan Pauls, Patrick Gilbert and Brent Drone, and Lara Gaare.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SEEKS ONCE-A-MONTH 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 overcommit? 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!         - Laura Fillyaw, Children’s Team Leader

YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adults will gather at George's (1041 N. Highland Ave.) after worship on February 24. All are invited to join us for lunch. For more information, contact Van Jensen van.jensen@gmail.com.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201

Led by Drew Stockstill

Next Sunday, February 24, 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 Preschool Class will hear A Little Lunch and learn how a boy helped Jesus feed a great crowd. K-1st and 2nd-3rd grade classes will continue their study of the Lord's Prayer with a lesson on the phrase "Thine is the Kingdom." 4th and 5th graders will continue their study of Worship with a lesson on Scripture.

THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship

12 noon Fellowship

12:30 p.m. Youth Group (eat lunch out & games on MPC lawn)

12:45 p.m. RHO Readers

2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus

7:30 p.m. Meditation Group

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

MPP Closed in Observance of Presidents’ Day

7 p.m. Session; Mandolin Society

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

9 a.m. MPP

2:15 p.m. Tai Chi

4:30 p.m. Tai Chi

6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

7 p.m. LGBT & Friends

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

9 a.m. MPP

6 p.m. Cherub Choir

6:30 p.m. Lenten Youth Ensemble

7 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

9 a.m. MPP

12 noon 3rd Thursday Theological Throwdown

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group

7 p.m. Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22

9 a.m. MPP

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Habitat for Humanity Build

9 a.m. AA Meeting

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship with Baptism & Cherub Choir

12 noon Fellowship

12:30 p.m. Young Adults Lunch at George’s

2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus

4 p.m. Bart Smith Ordination & Reception

5 p.m. Youth Group

7:30 p.m. Meditation Group

GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE

Needed Weekly—$15,577

Received 02/10/12—$11,937

Needed Year to Date—$93,462

Received Year to Date—$91,183

WORSHIP COUNT—201