WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISMS THIS SUNDAY, FELLOWSHIP TODAY, ONE GRAY HAIR, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, LGBT & FRIENDS, 4TH-5TH GRADE OUTING, FOOD & FELLOWSHIP AT CLIFTON, SUPPORT SENIORS THIS SPRING, NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, SPECIAL JUNE CONCERT, MISSION CAMP, CONGRATULATIONS TO, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE

Life@Morningside
May 12, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Song of the Cell"
Texts: Acts 24:16-24; Acts 16:25-34

Baptisms this Sunday

Walter Johnston, son of David and Katherine Johnston; Charlotte Gaare, daughter of Michael Gaare and Lara Longsworth Gaare; and Lucas Benzinger, son of Leigh Gobbel and John Benzinger will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.

FELLOWSHIP TODAY

We celebrate with Dr. Robert Gray today. On May 15, 1953, our friend Robert Gray was ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament. For sixty years, Robert has faithfully lived out his ordination vows, most recently in service to the church here at Morningside as our Assistant to the Minister. Robert has brought the joy and comfort of the Gospel to countless people through his ministry, and we join today in celebrating this milestone!  Please come to the Fellowship Hall following church for a reception in honor of Robert.

ONE GRAY HAIR

One Gray Hair will meet for lunch and a program this Wednesday, May 15 at noon in Fellowship Hall. Our associate pastor, Drew Stockstill and his wife Ellen, will present a program on Kenya. Drew has visited Kenya on work/mission trips and Ellen lived in Kenya. This program will be of special interest to many of us as MPC looks at a mission trip to this country in the near future.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Register now for VBS June 17-21, from 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon with a closing program on Friday at noon. Meet at the Marketplace is open to those who are 4 years old (by September 1) through the 5th grade with leadership roles available for Youth. The registration/volunteer form can be found on our website and the bulletin boards at church. Deadline for registering is Sunday, May 26, so we can confirm enough volunteers and supplies. Our first VBS workday is 9 a.m.-12 noon this Wednesday, May 15. Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org to volunteer at any point and for additional details including scholarship information.

LGBT & FRIENDS

LGBT & Friends will take a summer break after gathering at the home of Ann Bowers and Maria Ragland on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come and help kick around discussion topics for fall and winter meetings. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag michaelmspnyc@yahoo.com.

4th-5th Grade Outing

All 4th and 5th graders are invited to an end-of-year bowling outing on Sunday, June 2 right after worship. RSVP to Melinda today and let us know if your parent would be able to drive/chaperone.

Food & Fellowship at Clifton

We have another opportunity to help provide dinner to 30 homeless men living at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. The men are working hard, so help us provide them with fellowship and food on Saturday, May 25. We will need chicken cutlets and sides delivered by 5:30 p.m. to the shelter, and then we hope you choose to stay to help serve the food you've prepared. A sign-up sheet is on the mission board, or you may contact David Johnston dmjohnst@hotmail.com for more information.

Support Seniors this Spring

Donate items through May 26 for the emergency pantry at Presbyterian Home for Seniors at Calvin Court. Some of the needed items include: toilet paper, paper towels, canned meats, non-perishable microwavable meals, hearty soups, peanut butter and breakfast items.  Please bring your donated items to the baskets in the Welcome Center.

New Church Development Project

We hope you will join us as we partner with other congregations supporting a gardening project at a New Church Development in Clarkston on Saturday, June 8.  Sign up to participate on the mission bulletin board or contact Jack Klotz jacksklotz@gmail.com or Lloyd Prince lloydprince@comcast.net for more information.

SPECIAL JUNE CONCERT

On Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m., the Atlanta Opera’s High School Opera Institute singers, led by Walter Huff, will return to our sanctuary, and we’re invited. This will be the third year MPC has welcomed the free ‘graduation’ concert of these young vocalists that culminates the 2012-2013 High School Opera educational program and features young singers from public and private schools throughout the area. In addition, members of the Lenten Youth Ensemble (or others interested in future youth ensembles) are encouraged to attend and go out to eat afterwards. Contact Lisa Jern lisa.jern@sablaw.com or Kim Perez kimkperez@gmail.com to RSVP.

Mission Camp

If you are completing 2nd grade or higher, you won't want to miss our fifth year of It's Not All About Me Mission Camp, July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with overnight adventure to Len Foote Hike Inn on Thursday. This hands-on experience with mission includes outreaches to children and seniors, the environment and animals, and many who are facing hunger or homelessness here in Atlanta. With daily outings, we need lots of volunteers and also those dedicated overnight leaders who are willing to hike in and out to Len Foote. Registration forms are due NO LATER than Sunday, June 2 and can be found at church and on our website. Contact Melinda to volunteer or for more information including scholarships.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Daisy Ottmann on the birth of her granddaughter, Madelaine Elizabeth ("Laney") Ottmann on Saturday, May 4. 

Christian Education at Morningside

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

Next Sunday, May 19, 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

The Pre-K Class will hear the story A Ride in the Night and learn how Paul escaped from his enemies. Early Elementary Classes will read Matthew 28:16-20 to learn about The Great Commission. The Older Elementary Class will have a lesson on the Benediction as a component of worship.  

 Giving/Attendance Update

WORSHIP COUNT— 170

 Needed Weekly—$15,577

 Received 05/5/12—$16,652

 Needed Year to Date—$280,385

 Received Year to Date—$257,924

 This Week at Morningside

SUNDAY, MAY 12
Calvin Court Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
6 p.m. Journey (Youth Service)
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group

MONDAY, MAY 13
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
6 p.m. Ballet Recital
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Stated Session Meeting
7:30 p.m. Deacons; MLPA

TUESDAY, MAY 14
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
6:45 p.m. Preschool Committee

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9 a.m. - 12 noon VBS Workday
12 noon One Gray Hair Luncheon
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
7 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday

THURSDAY, MAY 16
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP
12 noon 3rd Thursday Theological Throwdown
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, MAY 17
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. MPP

SATURDAY, MAY 18
Calvin Court Collection
9 a.m. AA Meeting
10 - 1 p.m. High School Opera Institute Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

SUNDAY, MAY 19
Calvin Court Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship with Confirmation/Cherub Choir Singing
12 noon Congregational Lunch
1:15 p.m. RHO Readers
5 p.m. Huff/Blouin Recital
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group