May 23, 2013
Life@Morningside for May 26, 2013
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, LAY READER, TORNADO RESPONSE, THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 4TH-5TH GRADE OUTING, SIX STAR, SUPPORT SENIORS THIS SPRING, NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, SPECIAL JUNE CONCERT AT MPC, MISSION CAMP, CONGRATULATIONS SHAVON!, CHURCH OFFICE, AN ADDITION TO YOUR SUMMER READING, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, PRAYER LIST
Life@Morningside
May 26, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Endurance, Character, Hope"
Texts: John 16:12-15; Romans 5:1-5
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
Emmett Garrison, son of Ed and Kelly Garrison, will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
LAY READER
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside members participate regularly in worship leadership. This Sunday's lay reader is Monirah Womack.
TORNADO RESPONSE
As needs are being assessed following the tornado in Moore, OK, you may want to do something immediately. Morningside has for a long time been a supporting congregation for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. PDA is known for their long-term planning in recovery efforts as evidenced by on-going work for New Orleans, Haiti, Japan, and the Northeast of the United States after super-storm Sandy. You may donate directly by going to www.pcusa.org or you may donate through Morningside by marking your check for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. As always, we will continue to look for ways to share God's love following these tragic events.
THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE
Morningside will offer visitors an opportunity to learn more about our church on Sunday, June 2 at a New Members Class in the Session Room at 9:45 a.m. For more information or to register, please contact Baron Mullis (404.876.7396, ext. 11; baron.mullis@morningsidepc.org).
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 today, so we can confirm volunteers and supplies. See requests on the bulletin board across from the office that include some recycled items such as newspapers and old spices and others that are just loans for our Marketplace props - such as blankets, material, clay pots and pitchers. Help us stock our village marketplace. See donation requests in the Welcome Center for snack supplies. Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org to volunteer and for more details including scholarship information.
4TH-5TH GRADE OUTING
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to an end-of-year bowling outing next Sunday, June 2, right after worship. RSVP to Melinda today and let us know if your parent would be able to drive/chaperone.
SIX STAR
Six Star Refugee Partnership is in urgent need of a used vehicle for their newest family from the Congo. This is a wonderful couple coming to us via St. John's Lutheran Church and the husband desperately needs transportation to his night job in Gwinnett County. If you can help, please contact Holly Campbell hollycampbell1@gmail.com.
SUPPORT SENIORS THIS SPRING
Donate items through today 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 place 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 AT MPC
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 SHAVON!
Our children's worship leader Shavon Starling-Louis graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary with her Masters of Divinity on May 18. Shavon graduated with honors in Practical Theology and was the recipient of the William Dudley Award, which is given to a Master of Divinity graduate who has shown significant achievement, interest, and commitment in the area of evangelism and church growth.
CHURCH OFFICE
The church office will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
AN ADDITION TO YOUR SUMMER READING
Copies of the devotional booklet Our Daily Bread (for June, July, and August) are available in the narthex and the welcome center. You may pick up a copy as you leave church today.
Giving/Attendance Update
WORSHIP COUNT— 214
NEEDED WEEKLY—$15,577
RECEIVED 05/19/12—$23,296
NEEDED YEAR TO DATE—$311,538
RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE—$292,817
Christian Education at Morningside
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS—9:45 A.M. IN ROOM 201 LED BY DREW STOCKSTILL
Next Sunday, June 2, 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
Today the preschool class will learn how Paul and all those on his ship survived a terrible storm at sea in The Shipwreck. Younger elementary classes will learn how people in Acts shared the good news about Jesus. 3rd-5th graders will have a lesson on a component of Worship.
This Week at Morningside
SUNDAY, MAY 26
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers’ Class
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, MAY 27
Church office closed in observance of Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 28
11 a.m. Yoga
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
6:30 - 9 p.m. High School Opera Institute Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MAY 30
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
FRIDAY, MAY 31
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; New Members’ Class
10:40 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
4:30 - 7 p.m. Youth Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
4 - 10 p.m. Wessyngton Block Party
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
Keep in your prayers...
Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7
Pat Antenucci
Irless Aviles
Becky Carlisle
Grier Christenbury
Jackie Cleveland
John Fillyaw
Max and Ann Herndon (Will's parents)
Finley Holaway
Buster Jenkins
Jan McMahan
Alan Nichols
Chuck Thagard (Grayson Thagard's father)
Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks.
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY, LAY READER, TORNADO RESPONSE, THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 4TH-5TH GRADE OUTING, SIX STAR, SUPPORT SENIORS THIS SPRING, NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, SPECIAL JUNE CONCERT AT MPC, MISSION CAMP, CONGRATULATIONS SHAVON!, CHURCH OFFICE, AN ADDITION TO YOUR SUMMER READING, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, PRAYER LIST
Life@Morningside
May 26, 2013
Baron Mullis preaching
"Endurance, Character, Hope"
Texts: John 16:12-15; Romans 5:1-5
BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY
Emmett Garrison, son of Ed and Kelly Garrison, will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
LAY READER
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside members participate regularly in worship leadership. This Sunday's lay reader is Monirah Womack.
TORNADO RESPONSE
As needs are being assessed following the tornado in Moore, OK, you may want to do something immediately. Morningside has for a long time been a supporting congregation for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. PDA is known for their long-term planning in recovery efforts as evidenced by on-going work for New Orleans, Haiti, Japan, and the Northeast of the United States after super-storm Sandy. You may donate directly by going to www.pcusa.org or you may donate through Morningside by marking your check for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. As always, we will continue to look for ways to share God's love following these tragic events.
THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE
Morningside will offer visitors an opportunity to learn more about our church on Sunday, June 2 at a New Members Class in the Session Room at 9:45 a.m. For more information or to register, please contact Baron Mullis (404.876.7396, ext. 11; baron.mullis@morningsidepc.org).
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 today, so we can confirm volunteers and supplies. See requests on the bulletin board across from the office that include some recycled items such as newspapers and old spices and others that are just loans for our Marketplace props - such as blankets, material, clay pots and pitchers. Help us stock our village marketplace. See donation requests in the Welcome Center for snack supplies. Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam@morningsidepc.org to volunteer and for more details including scholarship information.
4TH-5TH GRADE OUTING
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to an end-of-year bowling outing next Sunday, June 2, right after worship. RSVP to Melinda today and let us know if your parent would be able to drive/chaperone.
SIX STAR
Six Star Refugee Partnership is in urgent need of a used vehicle for their newest family from the Congo. This is a wonderful couple coming to us via St. John's Lutheran Church and the husband desperately needs transportation to his night job in Gwinnett County. If you can help, please contact Holly Campbell hollycampbell1@gmail.com.
SUPPORT SENIORS THIS SPRING
Donate items through today 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 place 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 AT MPC
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 SHAVON!
Our children's worship leader Shavon Starling-Louis graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary with her Masters of Divinity on May 18. Shavon graduated with honors in Practical Theology and was the recipient of the William Dudley Award, which is given to a Master of Divinity graduate who has shown significant achievement, interest, and commitment in the area of evangelism and church growth.
CHURCH OFFICE
The church office will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
AN ADDITION TO YOUR SUMMER READING
Copies of the devotional booklet Our Daily Bread (for June, July, and August) are available in the narthex and the welcome center. You may pick up a copy as you leave church today.
Giving/Attendance Update
WORSHIP COUNT— 214
NEEDED WEEKLY—$15,577
RECEIVED 05/19/12—$23,296
NEEDED YEAR TO DATE—$311,538
RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE—$292,817
Christian Education at Morningside
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS—9:45 A.M. IN ROOM 201 LED BY DREW STOCKSTILL
Next Sunday, June 2, 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
Today the preschool class will learn how Paul and all those on his ship survived a terrible storm at sea in The Shipwreck. Younger elementary classes will learn how people in Acts shared the good news about Jesus. 3rd-5th graders will have a lesson on a component of Worship.
This Week at Morningside
SUNDAY, MAY 26
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers’ Class
11 a.m. Worship with Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, MAY 27
Church office closed in observance of Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 28
11 a.m. Yoga
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
6:30 - 9 p.m. High School Opera Institute Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, MAY 30
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
FRIDAY, MAY 31
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; New Members’ Class
10:40 a.m. Called Session Meeting
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
4:30 - 7 p.m. Youth Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
4 - 10 p.m. Wessyngton Block Party
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
Keep in your prayers...
Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7
Pat Antenucci
Irless Aviles
Becky Carlisle
Grier Christenbury
Jackie Cleveland
John Fillyaw
Max and Ann Herndon (Will's parents)
Finley Holaway
Buster Jenkins
Jan McMahan
Alan Nichols
Chuck Thagard (Grayson Thagard's father)
Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks.
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