THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
The vocation of being a "protector," however, is not just something involving us Christians alone; it also has a prior dimension which is simply human, involving everyone. It means protecting all creation, the beauty of the created world, as the Book of Genesis tells us and as Saint Francis of Assisi showed us. It means respecting each of God's creatures and respecting the environment in which we live. It means protecting people, showing loving concern for each and every person, especially children, the elderly, those in need, who are often the last we think about.

- Pope Francis I.  

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 tonight, 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.

3rd THURSDAY THEOLOGICAL THROWDOWN
This Thursday, March 21, Baron will teach a lunchtime class from 12 to 1 p.m. Bring a brown-bag lunch and spend time thinking about what is important. The discussion will be around John Dominic Crossan's 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.

MARCH CLIFTON DINNER
MPC will host the March Clifton dinner for 30 men experiencing homelessness this Saturday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Sign up to bring part of the meal and help us serve it to these men by contacting David Johnston dmjohnst@hotmail.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 from "Godspell" with vocals and accompaniment. RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org by March 25 for dinner. Child care provided.

- 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 Easter Egg Hunt. Activities begin at 10:45 a.m. with face painting, Easter masks, cookies and Vacation Bible School signup. Bring your baskets for the hunt which begins at 11 a.m. Support this community outreach by donating candy-filled-eggs (no peanuts) by this Sunday, March 24. Contact Jen James to volunteer or for more information jennjames@comcast.net.

- EASTER SUNDAY

7 a.m.-Sunrise Service with soloist Megan Mashburn on the front lawn followed by a light breakfast.

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. This offering supports Presbytery Disaster Assistance, Self-Development and Presbyterians Against Hunger.  

WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE
The next meeting of Women's Roundtable will be next Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Lynn Young's home (277 The Prado, 30309). The speaker will be Nicole Cromartie, Coordinator of Museum Interpretation at the High Museum of Art. RSVP to Peyton Chambers at peytonchambers@icloud.com.

DID YOU KNOW...
that Joanna Adams had an op-ed piece in the AJC?  You can read it here... http://www.ajc.com/news/news/opinion/responsibility-to-help-othersputting-the-whole-bef/nWr2L/.