February 21, 2013
Life@Morningside for February 24, 2013
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, LAY READER, BART SMITH ORDINATION, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, YOGA AT MORNINGSIDE, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS, YOUNG ADULTS, OUR HOUSE IN MARCH REGISTRATION FOR MPP, BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!), CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!, MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!, SUMMER DATES, CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SEEKS ONCE-A-MONTH VOLUNTEER, CONGRATULATIONS TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, DAILY DEVOTIONAL, GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Life@Morningside
February 24, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Promises"
Texts: Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-12
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Emmerson Marie Millard, daughter of Amy and Brad Millard will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of the ordination of Bart Smith as a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
LAY READER
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside members participate regularly in worship leadership. This Sunday's lay reader is Nancy Hamilton.
BART SMITH ORDINATION
Congratulations to Bart Smith, who will be ordained by the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta this afternoon 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!
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The next meeting of Women's Roundtable will be tomorrow, 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 this week on February 26, and meets every Tuesday from 11 to 12:15 p.m. for six weeks in Room 201. 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, contact Pam Sharpe yogapam@bellsouth.net.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our annual Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches kicked off yesterday, and completes April 13. We’ll also provide lunch March 16. Though welcome to sign up any Saturday, Drew Stockstill invites Young Adults to sign up 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.
OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS
Fourteen MPC members and friends will travel to New Orleans to continue work with Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans an outreach of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian. This trip (March 6-10) includes two days of driving. If you are unable to go, but would like to support MPC missions, 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.
YOUNG ADULTS will gather at George's (1041 N. Highland Ave.) after worship today. All are invited to join us for lunch. For more information, contact Van Jensen van.jensen@gmail.com.
OUR HOUSE IN MARCH
Please bring your gently used spring and summer children’s clothing (infant-5 year olds) to the Welcome Center baskets from March 4-24. We will also collect diapers (all sizes) and wipes to be donated to Our House, a preschool in Decatur for children facing homelessness. This great outreach is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fundraiser on Saturday, March 16 at The Commerce Club. Buy your tickets on line today at www.ourhousega.org to support a great cause to enjoy a fabulous evening!
REGISTRATION FOR MPP
Registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org for more information.
BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!)
On Saturday, March 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon MPP will partner with Atlanta Paint Disposal http://www.atlantapaintdisposal.com/ to collect and recycle or dispose of household items in an environmentally friendly manner. The collection site will be the preschool parking lot, and MPP will earn 15 percent profit of items collected. That profit will help fund preschool environmental projects. This is a great way to care for our earth and clean out your home!
CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!
Grab your gardening gloves and a shovel and join us for a workday on the MPC grounds, Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. It’s a good way to spruce up for spring and get to know other members of the congregation. We’ll be working primarily in the Sara Richey Garden and around the Welcome Center entrance. The group will go to Alon’s for a celebratory sandwich after we finish.
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.
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? Contact Melinda msandkam@morningsidepc.org to discuss this exciting volunteer opportunity!
- Laura Fillyaw, Children & Youth Team Leader
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Rich and Jen Powell on the birth of their son Brooks Thomas Powell on February 13 (big sister is Ansley).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, March 3, 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
In the story A Scary Storm preschool children will learn what happened when Jesus' helpers were frightened by a storm. Early elementary classes will read Luke 15:11-32 and talk about how God loves us like the father who welcomes the prodigal home. Proclamation as a part of Worship will be the focus for the older elementary class.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism & Cherub and Handbell Choirs
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Young Adults Lunch at George’s
3 p.m. Confirmation Class
4 p.m. Bart Smith Ordination & Reception
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Parliamentarians; Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
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
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Lenten Youth Ensemble
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
MPP closed for Conferences
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Habitat for Humanity Build
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
3 p.m. Confirmation Class
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Copies of Our Daily Bread devotional booklets covering the Lenten season and all the way through the month of May are available in the Narthex and Welcome Center. Feel free to take one as you leave the sanctuary this morning.
GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 02/17/12—$9,990
Needed Year to Date—$109,038
Received Year to Date—$101,173
WORSHIP COUNT— 184
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, LAY READER, BART SMITH ORDINATION, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, YOGA AT MORNINGSIDE, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS, YOUNG ADULTS, OUR HOUSE IN MARCH REGISTRATION FOR MPP, BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!), CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!, MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!, SUMMER DATES, CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SEEKS ONCE-A-MONTH VOLUNTEER, CONGRATULATIONS TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, DAILY DEVOTIONAL, GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Life@Morningside
February 24, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Promises"
Texts: Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-12
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Emmerson Marie Millard, daughter of Amy and Brad Millard will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of the ordination of Bart Smith as a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
LAY READER
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside members participate regularly in worship leadership. This Sunday's lay reader is Nancy Hamilton.
BART SMITH ORDINATION
Congratulations to Bart Smith, who will be ordained by the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta this afternoon 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!
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The next meeting of Women's Roundtable will be tomorrow, 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 this week on February 26, and meets every Tuesday from 11 to 12:15 p.m. for six weeks in Room 201. 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, contact Pam Sharpe yogapam@bellsouth.net.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our annual Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches kicked off yesterday, and completes April 13. We’ll also provide lunch March 16. Though welcome to sign up any Saturday, Drew Stockstill invites Young Adults to sign up 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.
OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS
Fourteen MPC members and friends will travel to New Orleans to continue work with Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans an outreach of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian. This trip (March 6-10) includes two days of driving. If you are unable to go, but would like to support MPC missions, 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.
YOUNG ADULTS will gather at George's (1041 N. Highland Ave.) after worship today. All are invited to join us for lunch. For more information, contact Van Jensen van.jensen@gmail.com.
OUR HOUSE IN MARCH
Please bring your gently used spring and summer children’s clothing (infant-5 year olds) to the Welcome Center baskets from March 4-24. We will also collect diapers (all sizes) and wipes to be donated to Our House, a preschool in Decatur for children facing homelessness. This great outreach is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fundraiser on Saturday, March 16 at The Commerce Club. Buy your tickets on line today at www.ourhousega.org to support a great cause to enjoy a fabulous evening!
REGISTRATION FOR MPP
Registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org for more information.
BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!)
On Saturday, March 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon MPP will partner with Atlanta Paint Disposal http://www.atlantapaintdisposal.com/ to collect and recycle or dispose of household items in an environmentally friendly manner. The collection site will be the preschool parking lot, and MPP will earn 15 percent profit of items collected. That profit will help fund preschool environmental projects. This is a great way to care for our earth and clean out your home!
CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!
Grab your gardening gloves and a shovel and join us for a workday on the MPC grounds, Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. It’s a good way to spruce up for spring and get to know other members of the congregation. We’ll be working primarily in the Sara Richey Garden and around the Welcome Center entrance. The group will go to Alon’s for a celebratory sandwich after we finish.
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.
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? Contact Melinda msandkam@morningsidepc.org to discuss this exciting volunteer opportunity!
- Laura Fillyaw, Children & Youth Team Leader
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Rich and Jen Powell on the birth of their son Brooks Thomas Powell on February 13 (big sister is Ansley).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, March 3, 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
In the story A Scary Storm preschool children will learn what happened when Jesus' helpers were frightened by a storm. Early elementary classes will read Luke 15:11-32 and talk about how God loves us like the father who welcomes the prodigal home. Proclamation as a part of Worship will be the focus for the older elementary class.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism & Cherub and Handbell Choirs
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Young Adults Lunch at George’s
3 p.m. Confirmation Class
4 p.m. Bart Smith Ordination & Reception
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Parliamentarians; Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
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
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Lenten Youth Ensemble
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
MPP closed for Conferences
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Habitat for Humanity Build
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
3 p.m. Confirmation Class
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Copies of Our Daily Bread devotional booklets covering the Lenten season and all the way through the month of May are available in the Narthex and Welcome Center. Feel free to take one as you leave the sanctuary this morning.
GIVING AND ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 02/17/12—$9,990
Needed Year to Date—$109,038
Received Year to Date—$101,173
WORSHIP COUNT— 184
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