September 05, 2013
Life@Morningside for September 8, 2013
By Sherrill
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, WELCOME CHOIRMASTER, THEOLOGY ON TAP, THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE, KIDS PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP, YOUTH GROUP, YOUNG ADULTS, YOGA RESUMES, CHILDREN & YOUTH CHOIRS, MPC COUPLES, LGBT & FRIENDS, ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCH, MORNINGSIDE MINGLE, SAVE THE DATE!, KINDS NEED BACK-TO-SCHOOL 'THREADS', CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 25-27, ICM COLLECTS CLEANING SUPPLIES, THE NEWEST MORNINGSIDER, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, PRAYER LIST
Life@Morningside
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Welcome to worship at Morningside Presbyterian Church. Please complete the information in the Friendship Pad at the end of the pews and pass the pads down and back again during the Concerns portion of worship. Worship notebooks and books for children are located in the library. Nursery for infants is in Room 105; toddlers 18 months through 2 years are in Room 012. Children ages 3-10 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes: Threes & fours-Room 011; K-1st grade - Room 003; 2nd-3rd grade - Room 001; 4th-5th grade - Room 005.
WELCOME CHOIRMASTER
We welcome Robert Bolyard, Interim Choirmaster, to Morningside. With a Master's degree in Choral Conducting from Yale, Robert brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. Some highlights: conducting the Yale Chamber Singers and Yale Repertory Chorus and Orchestra, and working as chorus-master for several opera productions. Coming to us from Epiphany Lutheran Church in Conyers, Robert sings with Coro Vocati, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus, and plays the viola da gamba. He has served as guest clinician in area middle and high school choruses. In its fourth season, Robert directs Uncommon Practice, a collective of early and contemporary music vocalists. As a bonus, he improvises music for live comedy every weekend.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap resumes this Tuesday, September 10 at 7 p.m. Ken Sharpe will host (1700 Timberland Rd., 30345). Baron will lead. RSVP to the church office@morningsidepc.org.
THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE
Next Sunday, September 15, there will be 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.
KIDS PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP
Would your 3rd-5th grader like to carry communion elements into worship this school year? Join us for a brief training session in the Sanctuary at
12:15 p.m. today. This is a great way for older elementary children to connect with worship as leaders. Baron Mullis will talk to kids about the meaning of communion and worship leadership.
YOUTH GROUP
Morningside Youth's annual Youth and Parent Night Kick-Off event is tonight, 5 - 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The evening features a parent/guardian meeting, games and activities for 6th-12th graders.
YOUNG ADULTS
Do you identify as a Young Adult? We'd love to have you as part of our community. For more information and to get on our email list, contact Drew Stockstill dstockstill@morningsidepc.org.
YOGA RESUMES
Attention all yogis! Pam Sharpe's Gentle Yoga classes resume Tuesday, September 10, 11 a.m. Mats are provided. Comfy clothes are your only requirement. Please let Pam know of your interest: yogapam@bellsouth.net or 404.217.5420.
CHILDREN & YOUTH CHOIRS
Regular practice for the Cherub Choir (K-3rd grade) begins Wednesday, September 11, 6 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Ensemble (4th graders and up) begins a six-week segment Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Contact Rebecca Shipley rebeccashipley@mindspring.com for more information about practice schedule (9/18 - 11/3), singing dates and to confirm participation in the Youth Ensemble.
MPC COUPLES
MPC Couples will meet Fri., Sept. 13, 7 p.m. for a terrace BBQ at the home of Bonnie and George Daneker. All couples are wholeheartedly welcome, with a special invitation to young couples. RSVP to Kathy Bremer, kdbremer@bellsouth.net or
404.872.3001.
LGBT & FRIENDS
LGBT & Friends will kick-off its 2013-14 season at the home of Jeff Peters and Michael Siedschlag (1812 Meadowdale Ave. NE) on Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m. This month's meeting will include discussion and preparation of Morningside's involvement in Atlanta's Pride events in October. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag mwsiedschlag@gmail.com.
ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCH
Join us at noon, Wednesday, September 18 for lunch and a program about the trip to Scotland several members took recently. You’ll find fun, great food and fellowship! RSVP to Sarah and Richard Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
MORNINGSIDE MINGLE
Resolve to Mingle in September, with an adults-only evening of socializing Sunday, September 22, 6 - 9 p.m. Hosted by the Parrishes and McNeills, at Tara & Randy Parrish’s home (1206 Cumberland Rd. NE, 30306), heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. RSVP to the church office@morningsidepc.org by Monday, Sept. 16.
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, Sept. 26, 5-8 p.m., supper’s taken care of. Food Trucks will be in MPC’s parking lot!
KIDS NEED BACK-TO-SCHOOL 'THREADS'
Help kids without the means to buy fall outfits by donating gently used school and casual clothes to our Threads closet, located in the elevator hallway next to Fellowship Hall.
CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 25-27
Lovely Montreat, NC, beckons. Rooms are filling up fast! Registration forms are due right away ($30 for individuals, $60 for couples, $75 for families of 3 or more.) Fee balances are due by September 22. Tom Long is our featured speaker; his topic is "Reading Other People's Mail: Fresh Insights from the Letters of the New Testament". Contact Mary Chapman chapman.maryv@gmail.com.
ICM COLLECTS CLEANING SUPPLIES
Intown Collaborative Ministries supports many activities, including the Briarcliff Summit Food Co-op. We can help the residents there - all low income, some formerly homeless - move into renovated apartments by assisting with their cleaning supplies, items that they might not be able to purchase while stretching dollars to buy food. Please see a list of the items requested in the Welcome Center.
THE NEWEST MORNINGSIDER
Cora Anne Morgan was born on August 31. John and Andrea are her proud parents.
GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Worship Count 09/01/13 — 116
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 09/01/13 —$8,125
Needed Year to Date —$545,192
Received Year to Date —$491,567
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, September 15, we continue our series on "Reading the Bible for Understanding." Does the Bible seem too hard to understand? Do you feel like you're missing something about these ancient texts? Ever wonder how to talk about scripture in a world that seems to be so divided by "what the Bible says?" Everyone is invited to the adult Sunday school class to explore the different types of literature in the Bible and some tools for interpreting scripture. Bring your questions, bring your thoughts, bring your brain, and bring your heart. All are welcome!
Children’s Classes
The Preschool Class will respond to the story It's a Noisy Place! with animal activities. K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th classes will consider Paul's message from Colossians that Christians are called to live a life of love, with age appropriate activities for each class.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Sunday, SEPTEMBER 8
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers’ Class
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons; Kids - Worship leaders
5 p.m. Youth Group Kickoff
6 p.m. Journey
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MPP Tap Ballet
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. Morningside Lenox Park Assoc.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
1 p.m. MPP Playball, Art Class
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MPP Music
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
9 a.m. MPP
9:30 a.m. MPP Creative Movement
1 p.m. MPP Tennis
7 p.m. MPC Couples
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
9 a.m. AA Meeting
10 a.m. ICM Food Pantry Workday
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; New Members Class
10 a.m. Called Session meeting
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
PRAYER LIST
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...
Tom Adams (John’s father)
P.J. Britton (Lenna Turner’s niece)
Grier Christenbury
Jackie Cleveland
Tom Franks (Alex Watts’ uncle)
Ann Herndon (Will's mother)
Jason Hickman
Finley Holaway
Jim Holler (Natalie’s father)
Holly Klotz
Jan McMahan
Robert Marshall
Taylor Marshall
Tamara Nix
Rev. C.B. Peter
Emil Sanders
John Vytal (Katye Watts’ father)
Katrina Weis
Patricia Zachery (William Grigley’s aunt)
Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks.
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, WELCOME CHOIRMASTER, THEOLOGY ON TAP, THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE, KIDS PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP, YOUTH GROUP, YOUNG ADULTS, YOGA RESUMES, CHILDREN & YOUTH CHOIRS, MPC COUPLES, LGBT & FRIENDS, ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCH, MORNINGSIDE MINGLE, SAVE THE DATE!, KINDS NEED BACK-TO-SCHOOL 'THREADS', CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 25-27, ICM COLLECTS CLEANING SUPPLIES, THE NEWEST MORNINGSIDER, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, PRAYER LIST
Life@Morningside
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Welcome to worship at Morningside Presbyterian Church. Please complete the information in the Friendship Pad at the end of the pews and pass the pads down and back again during the Concerns portion of worship. Worship notebooks and books for children are located in the library. Nursery for infants is in Room 105; toddlers 18 months through 2 years are in Room 012. Children ages 3-10 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes: Threes & fours-Room 011; K-1st grade - Room 003; 2nd-3rd grade - Room 001; 4th-5th grade - Room 005.
WELCOME CHOIRMASTER
We welcome Robert Bolyard, Interim Choirmaster, to Morningside. With a Master's degree in Choral Conducting from Yale, Robert brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. Some highlights: conducting the Yale Chamber Singers and Yale Repertory Chorus and Orchestra, and working as chorus-master for several opera productions. Coming to us from Epiphany Lutheran Church in Conyers, Robert sings with Coro Vocati, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus, and plays the viola da gamba. He has served as guest clinician in area middle and high school choruses. In its fourth season, Robert directs Uncommon Practice, a collective of early and contemporary music vocalists. As a bonus, he improvises music for live comedy every weekend.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap resumes this Tuesday, September 10 at 7 p.m. Ken Sharpe will host (1700 Timberland Rd., 30345). Baron will lead. RSVP to the church office@morningsidepc.org.
THINKING ABOUT JOINING MORNINGSIDE
Next Sunday, September 15, there will be 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.
KIDS PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP
Would your 3rd-5th grader like to carry communion elements into worship this school year? Join us for a brief training session in the Sanctuary at
12:15 p.m. today. This is a great way for older elementary children to connect with worship as leaders. Baron Mullis will talk to kids about the meaning of communion and worship leadership.
YOUTH GROUP
Morningside Youth's annual Youth and Parent Night Kick-Off event is tonight, 5 - 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The evening features a parent/guardian meeting, games and activities for 6th-12th graders.
YOUNG ADULTS
Do you identify as a Young Adult? We'd love to have you as part of our community. For more information and to get on our email list, contact Drew Stockstill dstockstill@morningsidepc.org.
YOGA RESUMES
Attention all yogis! Pam Sharpe's Gentle Yoga classes resume Tuesday, September 10, 11 a.m. Mats are provided. Comfy clothes are your only requirement. Please let Pam know of your interest: yogapam@bellsouth.net or 404.217.5420.
CHILDREN & YOUTH CHOIRS
Regular practice for the Cherub Choir (K-3rd grade) begins Wednesday, September 11, 6 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Ensemble (4th graders and up) begins a six-week segment Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Contact Rebecca Shipley rebeccashipley@mindspring.com for more information about practice schedule (9/18 - 11/3), singing dates and to confirm participation in the Youth Ensemble.
MPC COUPLES
MPC Couples will meet Fri., Sept. 13, 7 p.m. for a terrace BBQ at the home of Bonnie and George Daneker. All couples are wholeheartedly welcome, with a special invitation to young couples. RSVP to Kathy Bremer, kdbremer@bellsouth.net or
404.872.3001.
LGBT & FRIENDS
LGBT & Friends will kick-off its 2013-14 season at the home of Jeff Peters and Michael Siedschlag (1812 Meadowdale Ave. NE) on Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m. This month's meeting will include discussion and preparation of Morningside's involvement in Atlanta's Pride events in October. RSVP to Michael Siedschlag mwsiedschlag@gmail.com.
ONE GRAY HAIR LUNCH
Join us at noon, Wednesday, September 18 for lunch and a program about the trip to Scotland several members took recently. You’ll find fun, great food and fellowship! RSVP to Sarah and Richard Brownlee at rsbrownlee1046@att.net.
MORNINGSIDE MINGLE
Resolve to Mingle in September, with an adults-only evening of socializing Sunday, September 22, 6 - 9 p.m. Hosted by the Parrishes and McNeills, at Tara & Randy Parrish’s home (1206 Cumberland Rd. NE, 30306), heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. RSVP to the church office@morningsidepc.org by Monday, Sept. 16.
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, Sept. 26, 5-8 p.m., supper’s taken care of. Food Trucks will be in MPC’s parking lot!
KIDS NEED BACK-TO-SCHOOL 'THREADS'
Help kids without the means to buy fall outfits by donating gently used school and casual clothes to our Threads closet, located in the elevator hallway next to Fellowship Hall.
CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 25-27
Lovely Montreat, NC, beckons. Rooms are filling up fast! Registration forms are due right away ($30 for individuals, $60 for couples, $75 for families of 3 or more.) Fee balances are due by September 22. Tom Long is our featured speaker; his topic is "Reading Other People's Mail: Fresh Insights from the Letters of the New Testament". Contact Mary Chapman chapman.maryv@gmail.com.
ICM COLLECTS CLEANING SUPPLIES
Intown Collaborative Ministries supports many activities, including the Briarcliff Summit Food Co-op. We can help the residents there - all low income, some formerly homeless - move into renovated apartments by assisting with their cleaning supplies, items that they might not be able to purchase while stretching dollars to buy food. Please see a list of the items requested in the Welcome Center.
THE NEWEST MORNINGSIDER
Cora Anne Morgan was born on August 31. John and Andrea are her proud parents.
GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Worship Count 09/01/13 — 116
Needed Weekly—$15,577
Received 09/01/13 —$8,125
Needed Year to Date —$545,192
Received Year to Date —$491,567
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Adult Sunday School Class—9:45 a.m. in Room 201
Led by Drew Stockstill
Next Sunday, September 15, we continue our series on "Reading the Bible for Understanding." Does the Bible seem too hard to understand? Do you feel like you're missing something about these ancient texts? Ever wonder how to talk about scripture in a world that seems to be so divided by "what the Bible says?" Everyone is invited to the adult Sunday school class to explore the different types of literature in the Bible and some tools for interpreting scripture. Bring your questions, bring your thoughts, bring your brain, and bring your heart. All are welcome!
Children’s Classes
The Preschool Class will respond to the story It's a Noisy Place! with animal activities. K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th classes will consider Paul's message from Colossians that Christians are called to live a life of love, with age appropriate activities for each class.
THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE
Sunday, SEPTEMBER 8
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Inquirers’ Class
11 a.m. Worship with Communion
12 noon Fellowship
12:15 p.m. Deacons; Kids - Worship leaders
5 p.m. Youth Group Kickoff
6 p.m. Journey
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MPP Tap Ballet
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
7:30 p.m. Morningside Lenox Park Assoc.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
1 p.m. MPP Playball, Art Class
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Theology on Tap; Preschool Committee
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MPP Music
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
9 a.m. MPP
9:30 a.m. MPP Creative Movement
1 p.m. MPP Tennis
7 p.m. MPC Couples
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
9 a.m. AA Meeting
10 a.m. ICM Food Pantry Workday
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; New Members Class
10 a.m. Called Session meeting
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
12:45 p.m. RHO Readers
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
PRAYER LIST
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...
Tom Adams (John’s father)
P.J. Britton (Lenna Turner’s niece)
Grier Christenbury
Jackie Cleveland
Tom Franks (Alex Watts’ uncle)
Ann Herndon (Will's mother)
Jason Hickman
Finley Holaway
Jim Holler (Natalie’s father)
Holly Klotz
Jan McMahan
Robert Marshall
Taylor Marshall
Tamara Nix
Rev. C.B. Peter
Emil Sanders
John Vytal (Katye Watts’ father)
Katrina Weis
Patricia Zachery (William Grigley’s aunt)
Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks.
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