February 28, 2013
Life@Morningside for March 3, 2013
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, YOGA AT MORNINGSIDE, OUR SYMPATHY TO, THEOLOGY ON TAP, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS, YOUNG ADULTS GATHER MARCH 9, OUR HOUSE IN MARCH, REGISTRATION FOR MPP, COUPLES GROUP, LYDIA CIRCLE, BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!), CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!, MARCH CLIFTON DINNER, MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!, SUMMER DATES, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
March 3, 2013
Joanna Adams preaching
"What the Gardener Said"
Texts: Psalm 63:1-8; Luke 13:1-9
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of the 91st birthday of Dorothy Bowers by Ann Bowers.
YOGA AT MORNINGSIDE
The new session began last week and meets every Tuesday from 11 to 12:15 p.m. for six weeks in Room 201. To register, contact Pam Sharpe yogapam@bellsouth.net.
OUR SYMPATHY TO
the family of Ruthlyn Newell on her recent death February 26. Her memorial service will be in Morningside’s sanctuary on Tuesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
The next meeting of the men of Morningside will be hosted by Brad Odom (2183 Ellwyn Dr., Chamblee, 30341) on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. This month’s discussion topic led by Baron Mullis will be “God and Natural Disasters.” RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches continues through 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 and come work with MPC and First Presbyterian Young Adults. Sign up on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler lynsley@bellsouth.net.
OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS
Thirteen 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. Please keep those on the mission trip in your prayers while they help those in need: Shirley Adair, Roland Behm, Richard & Sarah Brownlee, Shawn Holoway, Todd Jones, Jack Klotz, Leslie & Lloyd Prince, Melinda Sandkam, Doug and Martha Selph and Raymond Tovo.
YOUNG ADULTS GATHER MARCH 9
Are you young in years, spirit or heart? If so, we invite you to gather with us to hang out and plan. We need your voice as we look at ideas for our Young Adult group. Bring your imagination, ideas, passions, and calendars on March 9 to Brad Odom’s home (2183 Ellwyn Dr., 30341) at 7 p.m. RSVP to jbradleyodom@gmail.com if you can come.
OUR HOUSE IN MARCH
Please bring your gently used spring and summer children’s clothing (infant-5 years) 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 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 while enjoying a fabulous evening!
REGISTRATION FOR MPP
Registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp @morningsidepc.org for information.
COUPLES GROUP
The MPC Couples Group invites all couples to enjoy an informal evening with friends at La Taverna Plaka (Cheshire Bridge Rd.) at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Be sure to mark your calendar for these additional events throughout the year:
April 12 - TBD (if you would like to host, contact the Bremers 404.872.3001)
May 10 - hosted by Sanda and Bill Means
June 14 - hosted by Linda and Art Sweum
July 12 - TBD
August 9 - hosted by Sarah and Peter Chatel (likely a pool party)
September 13 - hosted by Michelle and Guerry Mashburn
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes members and visitors of MPC to join them on Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the home of Amanda Lewis (1363 Northview Ave., 30306). RSVP to Tara Parrish (taraparrish@bellsouth.net). Lydia Circle will next meet in September, and we are looking for a new leader or co-leaders to step up before then.
BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!)
On Saturday, March 16, 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.
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.
MARCH CLIFTON DINNER
MPC will host our March Clifton dinner for 30 homeless men on Saturday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Sign up to bring part of the meal and help us serve it to these men who are working hard to turn their lives around! Contact David Johnston dmjohnst@hotmail.com or check out the sign up sheet on the Mission board.
MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!
Spring is approaching and that means baseball is here again! Jack Klotz has gotten 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 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). Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org with questions including scholarship information.
GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 02/24/12—$9,038
Needed Year to Date—$124, 615
Received Year to Date—$109,901
WORSHIP COUNT— 229
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, March 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
Pre-K children will learn about the Good Shepherd and the lost sheep. The K-1 and 2-3 classes will hear about Jesus' first public step into ministry when he read scripture in the synagogue and declared his ministry a year of Jubilee. 4th and 5th graders will be in Worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
3:15 p.m. Confirmation Class
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, MARCH 4
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Ruthlyn Newell Memorial Service followed by reception
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, MARCH 6
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Lenten Youth Ensemble
7 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9 a.m. AA Meeting
7 p.m. Young Adult Gathering
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Confirmation Class
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
3:15 p.m. Confirmation Class
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, YOGA AT MORNINGSIDE, OUR SYMPATHY TO, THEOLOGY ON TAP, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS, YOUNG ADULTS GATHER MARCH 9, OUR HOUSE IN MARCH, REGISTRATION FOR MPP, COUPLES GROUP, LYDIA CIRCLE, BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!), CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!, MARCH CLIFTON DINNER, MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!, SUMMER DATES, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Life@Morningside
March 3, 2013
Joanna Adams preaching
"What the Gardener Said"
Texts: Psalm 63:1-8; Luke 13:1-9
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of the 91st birthday of Dorothy Bowers by Ann Bowers.
YOGA AT MORNINGSIDE
The new session began last week and meets every Tuesday from 11 to 12:15 p.m. for six weeks in Room 201. To register, contact Pam Sharpe yogapam@bellsouth.net.
OUR SYMPATHY TO
the family of Ruthlyn Newell on her recent death February 26. Her memorial service will be in Morningside’s sanctuary on Tuesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
The next meeting of the men of Morningside will be hosted by Brad Odom (2183 Ellwyn Dr., Chamblee, 30341) on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. This month’s discussion topic led by Baron Mullis will be “God and Natural Disasters.” RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches continues through 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 and come work with MPC and First Presbyterian Young Adults. Sign up on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler lynsley@bellsouth.net.
OUTREACH IN NEW ORLEANS
Thirteen 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. Please keep those on the mission trip in your prayers while they help those in need: Shirley Adair, Roland Behm, Richard & Sarah Brownlee, Shawn Holoway, Todd Jones, Jack Klotz, Leslie & Lloyd Prince, Melinda Sandkam, Doug and Martha Selph and Raymond Tovo.
YOUNG ADULTS GATHER MARCH 9
Are you young in years, spirit or heart? If so, we invite you to gather with us to hang out and plan. We need your voice as we look at ideas for our Young Adult group. Bring your imagination, ideas, passions, and calendars on March 9 to Brad Odom’s home (2183 Ellwyn Dr., 30341) at 7 p.m. RSVP to jbradleyodom@gmail.com if you can come.
OUR HOUSE IN MARCH
Please bring your gently used spring and summer children’s clothing (infant-5 years) 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 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 while enjoying a fabulous evening!
REGISTRATION FOR MPP
Registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp @morningsidepc.org for information.
COUPLES GROUP
The MPC Couples Group invites all couples to enjoy an informal evening with friends at La Taverna Plaka (Cheshire Bridge Rd.) at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Be sure to mark your calendar for these additional events throughout the year:
April 12 - TBD (if you would like to host, contact the Bremers 404.872.3001)
May 10 - hosted by Sanda and Bill Means
June 14 - hosted by Linda and Art Sweum
July 12 - TBD
August 9 - hosted by Sarah and Peter Chatel (likely a pool party)
September 13 - hosted by Michelle and Guerry Mashburn
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes members and visitors of MPC to join them on Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the home of Amanda Lewis (1363 Northview Ave., 30306). RSVP to Tara Parrish (taraparrish@bellsouth.net). Lydia Circle will next meet in September, and we are looking for a new leader or co-leaders to step up before then.
BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!)
On Saturday, March 16, 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.
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.
MARCH CLIFTON DINNER
MPC will host our March Clifton dinner for 30 homeless men on Saturday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Sign up to bring part of the meal and help us serve it to these men who are working hard to turn their lives around! Contact David Johnston dmjohnst@hotmail.com or check out the sign up sheet on the Mission board.
MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!
Spring is approaching and that means baseball is here again! Jack Klotz has gotten 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 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). Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org with questions including scholarship information.
GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 02/24/12—$9,038
Needed Year to Date—$124, 615
Received Year to Date—$109,901
WORSHIP COUNT— 229
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, March 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
Pre-K children will learn about the Good Shepherd and the lost sheep. The K-1 and 2-3 classes will hear about Jesus' first public step into ministry when he read scripture in the synagogue and declared his ministry a year of Jubilee. 4th and 5th graders will be in Worship.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
3:15 p.m. Confirmation Class
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, MARCH 4
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Ruthlyn Newell Memorial Service followed by reception
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, MARCH 6
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Lenten Youth Ensemble
7 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Couples Group
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9 a.m. AA Meeting
7 p.m. Young Adult Gathering
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Our House Collection
New Orleans Mission Trip
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Confirmation Class
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony Chorus
3:15 p.m. Confirmation Class
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Journey
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
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