March 07, 2013
Life@Morningside for March 10, 2013
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, LYDIA CIRCLE, BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!), CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!, LGBT & FRIENDS, OUR HOUSE IN MARCH, MARCH CLIFTON DINNER, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!, SUMMER DATES, REGISTRATION FOR MPP, OUR SYMPATHY TO, GEORGIA MARATHON-MARCH 17, HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Life@Morningside
March 10, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Into the Far Country"
Texts: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
William Michael Evans Branon, son of Carrie and Brendan Branon will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our annual Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches continues through April 13. Look for signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler lynsley@bellsouth.net for details and join us when you can.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes members and visitors of MPC to join them this 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!)
Next 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 (cash, check and credit cards will be accepted). See poster on Mission bulletin board for prices and items.
CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!
Grab your gardening gloves and a shovel and join us for a workday on the MPC grounds, next Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. We’ll be working primarily in the Sara Richey Garden and around the Welcome Center entrance.
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 Tuesday, March 19 as Glenn Small leads the discussion – Families of the Family. The meeting will be at the home of Lloyd and Leslie Prince (91 Lakeview Dr., 30317) from 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag mwsiedschlag@gmail.com.
OUR HOUSE IN MARCH
Bring your gently used spring and summer children's clothing (infant-5 years) to the Welcome Center baskets through March 24 including diapers (all sizes) and wipes. Donations will go to Our House, a Decatur preschool for children facing homelessness. Our House is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fundraiser next Saturday, March 16 at The Commerce Club. Buy your tickets on line at www.ourhousega.org to support a great cause.
MARCH CLIFTON DINNER
MPC will host our March Clifton dinner for 30 men experiencing homelessness 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.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The next meeting of Women's Roundtable will be Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Lynn Young's home (277 The Prado, 30309). Our speaker will be Nicole Cromartie, Coordinator of Museum Interpretation at the High Museum of Art. Nicole will speak to us about the museum's current and upcoming exhibits and touch on the exciting events and activities at the High. The evening should be most enjoyable! RSVP to Peyton Chambers at peytonchambers @icloud.com.
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. 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.
REGISTRATION FOR MPP
Registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org for information.
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Bill Southwood on the death of his brother, John Charles Southwood, on March 5, 2013.
GEORGIA MARATHON-MARCH 17
The marathon and half marathon will take place in the cities of Atlanta and Decatur beginning at 7 a.m. The start and finish lines are located in Centennial Olympic Park. For more information on road closures in your area, go to http://www.georgiamarathon.com.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS
PALM SUNDAY-MARCH 24
11 a.m. worship includes the waving of the palms by our children; the Lenten Youth Ensemble will sing; and the Chancel Choir will offer a selection from Mozart’s “Requiem.”
MAUNDY THURSDAY-MARCH 28
Our Mediterranean-style dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. followed by worship with communion in Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. MPC’s Handbell Choir will present an arrangement of “On the Willows” from “Godspell” with vocals and accompaniment. Contact Mary Leight m.leight@comcast.net to help serve the meal, and RSVP to the church office by March 25 for dinner.
GOOD FRIDAY-MARCH 29
Our Good Friday observance will be held jointly with Central, Druid Hills and Shallowford Presbyterian churches in Central’s sanctuary on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. See our website for details.
EASTER EGG HUNT-MARCH 30
Bring the kids to our annual “Running of the Eggs.” Activities begin at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday with face painting, Easter masks, cookies and Vacation Bible School signup. Bring your own baskets for the hunt which begins at 11 a.m. Support this community outreach by donating candy-filled-eggs (no peanuts) by March 24. Chair Jennifer James needs volunteers for two shifts: Setup/Egg hiding 9:30 –10:30 a.m. and Event/Clean-up 10:30 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. Contact Jen to volunteer jennjames@comcast.net.
EASTER SUNDAY-MARCH 31
7 a.m.—Sunrise Service with soloist Megan Mashburn on the front lawn followed by a light breakfast. If you’d like to help with breakfast, be in touch with one of the coordinators: Anne Menefee anne.menefee@comcast.net or Rhonda McIntosh Rimcin@bellsouth.net.
10:30 a.m.—Coffee and Conversation
11 a.m.—Traditional Worship with special music by Handel and Brahms; Mark Mashburn, trumpet; One Great Hour of Sharing Offering Received
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201 led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, March 17, 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
Preschool children will hear about two Sisters, Mary and Martha, in the story A Better Thing to Do. K-1st and 2-3rd grade classes will learn how a widow practices generosity. 4th and 5th graders will have a lesson on Communion.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, MARCH 11
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Our House 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. Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Lenten Youth Ensemble
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group; Six Star Board
7 p.m. Handbell Choir; Lydia Circle
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Habitat for Humanity
Our House Collection
8 a.m.-12 noon MPP Paint Recycling Project
9 a.m.-12 noon MPC Work Day
9 a.m. AA Meeting
6 p.m. Our House Fundraiser
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
Georgia Marathon
Our House Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 03/3/12—$23,447
Needed Year to Date—$140,192
Received Year to Date—$133,347
WORSHIP COUNT— 213
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, LYDIA CIRCLE, BE GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND (AND THE EARTH!), CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!, LGBT & FRIENDS, OUR HOUSE IN MARCH, MARCH CLIFTON DINNER, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, MPC AT THE BRAVES GAME!, SUMMER DATES, REGISTRATION FOR MPP, OUR SYMPATHY TO, GEORGIA MARATHON-MARCH 17, HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Life@Morningside
March 10, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Into the Far Country"
Texts: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
William Michael Evans Branon, son of Carrie and Brendan Branon will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our annual Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches continues through April 13. Look for signup sheets on the Habitat bulletin board or contact Lynsley Tyler lynsley@bellsouth.net for details and join us when you can.
LYDIA CIRCLE
Lydia Circle, a group of young female professionals and moms, welcomes members and visitors of MPC to join them this 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!)
Next 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 (cash, check and credit cards will be accepted). See poster on Mission bulletin board for prices and items.
CALL FOR MPC GARDENERS!
Grab your gardening gloves and a shovel and join us for a workday on the MPC grounds, next Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. We’ll be working primarily in the Sara Richey Garden and around the Welcome Center entrance.
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 Tuesday, March 19 as Glenn Small leads the discussion – Families of the Family. The meeting will be at the home of Lloyd and Leslie Prince (91 Lakeview Dr., 30317) from 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag mwsiedschlag@gmail.com.
OUR HOUSE IN MARCH
Bring your gently used spring and summer children's clothing (infant-5 years) to the Welcome Center baskets through March 24 including diapers (all sizes) and wipes. Donations will go to Our House, a Decatur preschool for children facing homelessness. Our House is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fundraiser next Saturday, March 16 at The Commerce Club. Buy your tickets on line at www.ourhousega.org to support a great cause.
MARCH CLIFTON DINNER
MPC will host our March Clifton dinner for 30 men experiencing homelessness 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.
WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE
The next meeting of Women's Roundtable will be Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Lynn Young's home (277 The Prado, 30309). Our speaker will be Nicole Cromartie, Coordinator of Museum Interpretation at the High Museum of Art. Nicole will speak to us about the museum's current and upcoming exhibits and touch on the exciting events and activities at the High. The evening should be most enjoyable! RSVP to Peyton Chambers at peytonchambers @icloud.com.
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. 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.
REGISTRATION FOR MPP
Registration for Morningside Presbyterian Preschool is taking place now. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org for information.
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Bill Southwood on the death of his brother, John Charles Southwood, on March 5, 2013.
GEORGIA MARATHON-MARCH 17
The marathon and half marathon will take place in the cities of Atlanta and Decatur beginning at 7 a.m. The start and finish lines are located in Centennial Olympic Park. For more information on road closures in your area, go to http://www.georgiamarathon.com.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS
PALM SUNDAY-MARCH 24
11 a.m. worship includes the waving of the palms by our children; the Lenten Youth Ensemble will sing; and the Chancel Choir will offer a selection from Mozart’s “Requiem.”
MAUNDY THURSDAY-MARCH 28
Our Mediterranean-style dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. followed by worship with communion in Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. MPC’s Handbell Choir will present an arrangement of “On the Willows” from “Godspell” with vocals and accompaniment. Contact Mary Leight m.leight@comcast.net to help serve the meal, and RSVP to the church office by March 25 for dinner.
GOOD FRIDAY-MARCH 29
Our Good Friday observance will be held jointly with Central, Druid Hills and Shallowford Presbyterian churches in Central’s sanctuary on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. See our website for details.
EASTER EGG HUNT-MARCH 30
Bring the kids to our annual “Running of the Eggs.” Activities begin at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday with face painting, Easter masks, cookies and Vacation Bible School signup. Bring your own baskets for the hunt which begins at 11 a.m. Support this community outreach by donating candy-filled-eggs (no peanuts) by March 24. Chair Jennifer James needs volunteers for two shifts: Setup/Egg hiding 9:30 –10:30 a.m. and Event/Clean-up 10:30 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. Contact Jen to volunteer jennjames@comcast.net.
EASTER SUNDAY-MARCH 31
7 a.m.—Sunrise Service with soloist Megan Mashburn on the front lawn followed by a light breakfast. If you’d like to help with breakfast, be in touch with one of the coordinators: Anne Menefee anne.menefee@comcast.net or Rhonda McIntosh Rimcin@bellsouth.net.
10:30 a.m.—Coffee and Conversation
11 a.m.—Traditional Worship with special music by Handel and Brahms; Mark Mashburn, trumpet; One Great Hour of Sharing Offering Received
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201 led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, March 17, 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
Preschool children will hear about two Sisters, Mary and Martha, in the story A Better Thing to Do. K-1st and 2-3rd grade classes will learn how a widow practices generosity. 4th and 5th graders will have a lesson on Communion.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
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
MONDAY, MARCH 11
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. MLPA
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Our House 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. Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Lenten Youth Ensemble
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group; Six Star Board
7 p.m. Handbell Choir; Lydia Circle
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Our House Collection
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Habitat for Humanity
Our House Collection
8 a.m.-12 noon MPP Paint Recycling Project
9 a.m.-12 noon MPC Work Day
9 a.m. AA Meeting
6 p.m. Our House Fundraiser
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
Georgia Marathon
Our House Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
2 p.m. Venture Crew
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 03/3/12—$23,447
Needed Year to Date—$140,192
Received Year to Date—$133,347
WORSHIP COUNT— 213
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