WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, HOLY WEEK BANNERS, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON, SEEKING A SHEPHERD, HOLY WEEK WORSHIP AND EVENTS, THEOLOGY ON TAP, SUMMER DATES, SUMMER CAMP, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, EASTER MEMORIALS, IS GOD CALLING YOU TO KENYA?, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE

Life@Morningside

March 24, 2013

Baron Mullis preaching

"The Rocks are Gonna Cry Out!"

Texts: Luke 22:45-53; Luke 19:28-40

HOLY WEEK BANNERS

Banner #1 is entitled "Grace of the Earth."  The green fabrics and batik prints of foliage represent the path strewn with branches and palm leaves laid to honor Jesus as he entered Jerusalem.  The batiks show the clouding of the sun in the sky with gray-green shading.  The fabrics move from light to dark representing the impending crucifixion.

Banner #2 is entitled "God's Power in our Midst" and symbolizes the night of Jesus' arrest and ultimately the crucifixion.  The rust and gold batiks our eye sees visually interpret the blood moon with the brown, gold and dark batiks left to represent the wrenching agony of the event.  Again, the fabric coloring moves from light to dark representing the power of God's love of humanity through Christ's life, death and resurrection.

WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE

Women's Roundtable meets tomorrow, 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. RSVP to Peyton Chambers at peytonchambers@icloud.com.

ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCHEON

One Gray Hair invites anyone who has one to their noon lunch meeting this Wednesday, March 27.  Get some insight for the church’s summer trip to Scotland as our own Baron Mullis discusses “Celtic Spirituality” after lunch. RSVP to Sarah Brownlee rsbrownlee 046@att.net.

SEEKING A SHEPHERD

You might ask what do "shepherds" do at MPC.  This is the title for those leading each of our outreach opportunities.  Many members support each effort but one member in particular coordinates the efforts and champions the needs of each outreach.  Some of our shepherds serve for many years feeling a special attachment to a certain outreach.  Others commit for a year or two before moving on to other ways to serve.  We have just welcomed new shepherds Becky Schreiber for Our House and Phyllis Grimes for Shearith Israel Shelter for Women.  We currently have a vacancy for the shepherd for Journey (formerly named the Druid Hills Men’s Shelter).  MPC has a long-standing relationship with Journey and wants to continue to support the good work they do to empower men in finding a home and employment.  There is a strong group of regular "cooks" that help provide a monthly meal for 30 men including the Youth Group and Young Adults  but we must find a shepherd.  Contact Community Outreach Chair Eleanor Attwood today eattwood74@yahoo.com so that we can continue to support the men at Journey.

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. Contact Mary Leight m.leight@comcast.net to help serve the meal, and RSVP to the church office by tomorrow, March 25 for dinner. Child care is 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 “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 baskets for the hunt which begins at 11 a.m. Support this community outreach by donating candy-filled-eggs (no peanuts) today. Chair Jennifer James needs 2 more volunteers for the second shift—Event/Clean-up, 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.  Contact Jen to volunteer jennjames@comcast.net.

EASTER SUNDAY

7 a.m.—Sunrise Service with soloist Megan Mashburn on the front lawn followed by a light breakfast. If you can 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. This offering supports Presbytery Disaster Assistance, Self-Development and Presbyterians Against Hunger.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

The next Theology on Tap dinner and discussion for all men will be hosted by Ken Sharpe (1700 Timberland Rd., 30345) on Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m., and the topic led by Baron Mullis will be “Is there such a thing as Christian Universalism? Is God going to save everybody, some of us or just 144,000?”  RSVP to the church office office@morningsidepc.org.

SUMMER DATES

Vacation Bible School and Mission Camp registration forms are on our church website and bulletin boards. We hope that your children will join us June 17-21 (VBS) and July 22-26 (Mission Camp). Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org for more information.

SUMMER CAMP

Morningside Preschool is accepting Summer Camp applications. Children ages 2-5 may attend camp. Two-year olds attend 3 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the option to stay for lunch until 1:30; Threes, Fours and Fives are M-F, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Contact Preschool Director Sarah Tomaka at 404.685.8758; mpp @morningsidepc.org for more information.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Our Habitat for Humanity build with other area churches will take a break Easter weekend and will resume April 1, 6, and 13. Contact Lynsley Tyler lynsley@bellsouth.net to volunteer. 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE

Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201 led by Drew Stockstill

Next Sunday, March 31 we will take an Easter break. Class will resume April 7.

Children’s Classes

Preschool children will talk about parades as they respond to the story of Palm Sunday. First through third grade will learn more about Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. 4th and 5th grade will have a lesson about the Offering.  

THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Our House Collection

9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:45 a.m. Church School

11 a.m. Worship with Lenten Ensemble Choir

12 noon Fellowship

2 p.m. Venture Crew; Harmony

5 p.m. Youth Group

7:30 p.m. Meditation Group

MONDAY, MARCH 25

9 a.m. MPP

6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable

7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

9 a.m. MPP

11 a.m. Yoga

2:15 p.m. Tai Chi

6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

9 a.m. MPP

12 noon One Gray Hair Luncheon

6 p.m. Cherub Choir

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

9 a.m. MPP

6:15 p.m. Maundy Thursday Dinner

7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship/Communion

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

9 a.m. MPP closed in observance of Good Friday

7:30 p.m. Community Good Friday Service at Central Presbyterian Church

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

9 a.m. AA Meeting

10:45 Easter Activities and Egg Hunt

12:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

2 p.m. K. Howard Memorial Service,  Rm 201

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

7 a.m. Sunrise Service on Front Lawn followed by light breakfast

10:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation

11 a.m. Traditional Worship/One Great Hour of Sharing Offering Received

12 noon Fellowship

EASTER MEMORIALS and tributes for loved ones will be received through today, March 24, for publication on Easter Sunday. Donations will be used for flowers in celebration of Easter and throughout the year. Minimum donation per memorial/tribute is $10. Sign-up sheets can be found in the Welcome Center and Narthex.

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO KENYA? Want to find out more about the work of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa? Join Stu and Linda Ross of The Outreach Foundation in Room 201 after worship on April 7 to hear about their work in East Africa and how God might be calling you to participate. All are welcome. No commitment necessary. For more information contact Drew Stockstill or Tony Fishpaw tonyfishpaw@mac.com.

GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE

WORSHIP COUNT— 167

Needed Weekly—$15,577

Received 03/17/12—$ 12,192

Needed Year to Date—$ 171,346

Received Year to Date—$151,886