June 13, 2013
Life@Morningside for June 16, 2013
By Sherrill
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS IN HONOR OF FATHER'S DAY, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, SPECIAL GUEST FOR ADULT EDUCATION, WELCOME HOME BASKETS, SUMMER FELLOWSHIP HOUR, SUMMER YOGA, MISSION CAMP, SIX STAR, SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE, SAVE THE DATE!, CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!, CONGRATULATIONS NEWLYWEDS!, SYMPATHY, GIVING / ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISITAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR, KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
WORSHIP Sunday, June 16, 2013
The Reverend Drew Stockstill preaching
"A Game of Gardens"
Texts: Galatians 2:15-21; I Kings 21:1-21
FLOWERS IN HONOR OF FATHER’S DAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given in tribute this Father’s Day, to the glory of God and in grateful appreciation by members of this congregation.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS Meet at the Marketplace starts tomorrow! Help is still needed for set-up this afternoon from 2-5 p.m. and clean-up next Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org to volunteer. Help us make VBS happen for 55 kids.
SPECIAL GUEST FOR ADULT EDUCATION
All are encouraged to join the Adult Sunday School class at 9:45 a.m. June 23 & 30 for a two part series led by special guest Melanie Johnson called 'Esther: Behind the Mask.' Melanie Johnson is a recent graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. student at Claremont School of Theology. She will guide the class in the first week through the Old Testament book of Esther's "revealed" story and in the second week explore Esther's hidden meanings. This class meets in Room 201 and welcomes all. No special knowledge required. No questions are bad questions.
WELCOME HOME BASKETS
Next Sunday, June 23, we begin the collection of items to assemble baskets of household goods for the men of Clifton. They receive these baskets when they move into a new home and are able to fill their pantries and cabinets with essentials. Claim requests from the display in the Welcome Center and bring them in by July 14. Contact Shepherds David or Katherine Johnston dmjohnst@gmail.com, kecjohnston@gmail.com with any questions.
SUMMER FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Could you help coordinate Fellowship Hour during the months of July and August? If so, please contact Mary Chapman chapman.maryv@gmail.com /
404.234.0560. Fellowship Hour is a snap if there are four people to provide a sweet, a savory, something fresh and punch. If you can provide any one of these on July 7 or August 4, 11 or 18, please contact Daniel Easton at dje567@ymail.com and copy Mary (see above). Thanks!
SUMMER YOGA
Morningside began summer yoga classes June 11. Classes continue each Tuesday through July 16. Veteran Yoga teacher, Pam Sharpe, invites you to join her fabulous band of students to explore the joys and benefits of a gentle yoga practice. Bend, extend, strengthen, and relax on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in Room 201. All you need is comfy clothes. For more information contact Pam at yogapam@bellsouth.net.
MISSION CAMP
Our fifth year of It's Not All About Me Mission Camp is July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with an overnight adventure to Len Foote Hike Inn on Thursday. This hands-on experience with mission includes outreach 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 dedicated overnight leaders willing to hike in and out to Len Foote. Please contact Melinda Sandkam to volunteer.
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.
SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE
In light of recent severe weather nationwide, please support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. PDA is known for its long-term planning in recovery efforts as evidenced by on-going work for New Orleans, Haiti, Japan, and Northeast U.S. after super-storm Sandy. You may donate directly by going to www.pcusa.org or you may donate throughMorningside 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.
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars for October 25-27. All members are invited to attend a retreat in Montreat, NC, featuring speaker Tom Long!
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
Sam Tomaka graduated with the class of 2013 from Grady High School on May 23. He will attend the University of North Carolina in Asheville this fall. Jack McNeill graduated from Vanderbilt University on May 10 with a dual degree in History and Political Science. He has been hired by SymphonyIRI, a consultant company based in Chicago. He will be located in St. Louis and on the Anheuser Busch consulting team there. Best wishes to Sam and Jack!
CONGRATULATIONS NEWLYWEDS!
Congratulations to new members Katye (Vytal) and Alex Watts, who were married at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 8.
Baron Mullis officiated.
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy to Will Herndon and Jeff Harris on the loss of Will’s father Max Herndon on
June 4.
GIVING / ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Worship Count 06/09/13 — 156
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 06/9/13 —$12,223
Needed Year to Date —$358,269
Received Year to Date —$326,767
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in room 201
Led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, June 23, we welcome guest speaker Melanie Johnson for Part 1 of Esther: Behind the Mask. This class will look at the “revealed” story in the Old Testament’s Book of Esther. On June 30, our focus shifts to Esther’s hidden meanings. All are welcome.
Children’s Classes
This week the Pre-K Class will continue learning about Noah and the promise of the Rainbow. Children in the K-2 and 3-5 grade classes will explore the importance of faith and friendship as they study the story of the four men who brought their paralyzed friend to Jesus.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Sunday, JUNE 16
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. VBS Drama Workshop
12:45 RHO Readers
2 p.m. VBS Set-up
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, JUNE 17
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
7 p.m. Mandolin Society, Session meeting
7:30 p.m. Morningside Lenox Park Assoc.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
11 a.m. Yoga
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
12 noon Third Thursday Theological Throwdown
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
12 noon VBS Closing Program and lunch
1 p.m. VBS Clean-up
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
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
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS...
Irless Aviles
Scott Brown
Becky Carlisle
Grier Christenbury
Jackie Cleveland
Tom Franks (Alex Watts’ uncle)
John Hawkins
Ann Herndon (Will's mother)
Finley Holaway
Buster Jenkins
Jean Joiner (Gloria Joiner’s sister-in-law)
Jan McMahan
Alan Nichols
Emil Sanders
Chuck Thagard (Grayson Thagard's father)
John Vytal (Katye Watts’ father)
Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks.
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, FLOWERS IN HONOR OF FATHER'S DAY, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, SPECIAL GUEST FOR ADULT EDUCATION, WELCOME HOME BASKETS, SUMMER FELLOWSHIP HOUR, SUMMER YOGA, MISSION CAMP, SIX STAR, SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE, SAVE THE DATE!, CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!, CONGRATULATIONS NEWLYWEDS!, SYMPATHY, GIVING / ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISITAN EDUCATION, CALENDAR, KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
WORSHIP Sunday, June 16, 2013
The Reverend Drew Stockstill preaching
"A Game of Gardens"
Texts: Galatians 2:15-21; I Kings 21:1-21
FLOWERS IN HONOR OF FATHER’S DAY
The flowers in the sanctuary are given in tribute this Father’s Day, to the glory of God and in grateful appreciation by members of this congregation.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS Meet at the Marketplace starts tomorrow! Help is still needed for set-up this afternoon from 2-5 p.m. and clean-up next Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Melinda Sandkam msandkam @morningsidepc.org to volunteer. Help us make VBS happen for 55 kids.
SPECIAL GUEST FOR ADULT EDUCATION
All are encouraged to join the Adult Sunday School class at 9:45 a.m. June 23 & 30 for a two part series led by special guest Melanie Johnson called 'Esther: Behind the Mask.' Melanie Johnson is a recent graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. student at Claremont School of Theology. She will guide the class in the first week through the Old Testament book of Esther's "revealed" story and in the second week explore Esther's hidden meanings. This class meets in Room 201 and welcomes all. No special knowledge required. No questions are bad questions.
WELCOME HOME BASKETS
Next Sunday, June 23, we begin the collection of items to assemble baskets of household goods for the men of Clifton. They receive these baskets when they move into a new home and are able to fill their pantries and cabinets with essentials. Claim requests from the display in the Welcome Center and bring them in by July 14. Contact Shepherds David or Katherine Johnston dmjohnst@gmail.com, kecjohnston@gmail.com with any questions.
SUMMER FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Could you help coordinate Fellowship Hour during the months of July and August? If so, please contact Mary Chapman chapman.maryv@gmail.com /
404.234.0560. Fellowship Hour is a snap if there are four people to provide a sweet, a savory, something fresh and punch. If you can provide any one of these on July 7 or August 4, 11 or 18, please contact Daniel Easton at dje567@ymail.com and copy Mary (see above). Thanks!
SUMMER YOGA
Morningside began summer yoga classes June 11. Classes continue each Tuesday through July 16. Veteran Yoga teacher, Pam Sharpe, invites you to join her fabulous band of students to explore the joys and benefits of a gentle yoga practice. Bend, extend, strengthen, and relax on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in Room 201. All you need is comfy clothes. For more information contact Pam at yogapam@bellsouth.net.
MISSION CAMP
Our fifth year of It's Not All About Me Mission Camp is July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with an overnight adventure to Len Foote Hike Inn on Thursday. This hands-on experience with mission includes outreach 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 dedicated overnight leaders willing to hike in and out to Len Foote. Please contact Melinda Sandkam to volunteer.
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.
SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE
In light of recent severe weather nationwide, please support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. PDA is known for its long-term planning in recovery efforts as evidenced by on-going work for New Orleans, Haiti, Japan, and Northeast U.S. after super-storm Sandy. You may donate directly by going to www.pcusa.org or you may donate throughMorningside 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.
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars for October 25-27. All members are invited to attend a retreat in Montreat, NC, featuring speaker Tom Long!
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
Sam Tomaka graduated with the class of 2013 from Grady High School on May 23. He will attend the University of North Carolina in Asheville this fall. Jack McNeill graduated from Vanderbilt University on May 10 with a dual degree in History and Political Science. He has been hired by SymphonyIRI, a consultant company based in Chicago. He will be located in St. Louis and on the Anheuser Busch consulting team there. Best wishes to Sam and Jack!
CONGRATULATIONS NEWLYWEDS!
Congratulations to new members Katye (Vytal) and Alex Watts, who were married at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 8.
Baron Mullis officiated.
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy to Will Herndon and Jeff Harris on the loss of Will’s father Max Herndon on
June 4.
GIVING / ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Worship Count 06/09/13 — 156
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 06/9/13 —$12,223
Needed Year to Date —$358,269
Received Year to Date —$326,767
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in room 201
Led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, June 23, we welcome guest speaker Melanie Johnson for Part 1 of Esther: Behind the Mask. This class will look at the “revealed” story in the Old Testament’s Book of Esther. On June 30, our focus shifts to Esther’s hidden meanings. All are welcome.
Children’s Classes
This week the Pre-K Class will continue learning about Noah and the promise of the Rainbow. Children in the K-2 and 3-5 grade classes will explore the importance of faith and friendship as they study the story of the four men who brought their paralyzed friend to Jesus.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Sunday, JUNE 16
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:30 p.m. VBS Drama Workshop
12:45 RHO Readers
2 p.m. VBS Set-up
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, JUNE 17
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
7 p.m. Mandolin Society, Session meeting
7:30 p.m. Morningside Lenox Park Assoc.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
11 a.m. Yoga
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
12 noon Third Thursday Theological Throwdown
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
8:45 a.m.-12 noon VBS
12 noon VBS Closing Program and lunch
1 p.m. VBS Clean-up
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
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
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS...
Irless Aviles
Scott Brown
Becky Carlisle
Grier Christenbury
Jackie Cleveland
Tom Franks (Alex Watts’ uncle)
John Hawkins
Ann Herndon (Will's mother)
Finley Holaway
Buster Jenkins
Jean Joiner (Gloria Joiner’s sister-in-law)
Jan McMahan
Alan Nichols
Emil Sanders
Chuck Thagard (Grayson Thagard's father)
John Vytal (Katye Watts’ father)
Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks.
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