September 19, 2013
Life@Morningside for September 22, 2013
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, LAY READER, TODAY'S SERVICE MUSIC, CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 25-27, YOUTH GROUP, FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY, CLIFTON DINNER, LAST BRAVES GAME, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, CAMPUS MNISTRY, PRIDE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION, INTERESTED IN A 2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP?, OUR HOUSE, ICM CLEANING SUPPLIES COLLECTION, CONGRATULATIONS TO, WELCOME NEW MEMBERS, OUR SYMPATHY TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS-9:45 A.M. IN ROOM 201, CHILDREN'S CLASSES, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, PRAYER LIST
LIFE@MORNINGSIDE
September 22, 2013
Baron Mullis Preaching
"Giving an Accounting"
Text: Amos 8:4-7 and Luke 16:1-13
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Dale and Barbara Ray in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary September 19.
LAY READER
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside members participate regularly in worship leadership. Today's lay reader is Doug Selph.
TODAY’S SERVICE MUSIC
All the organ music this morning is by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750. The prelude is one of his six Schübler Chorales, published in 1748. It is an actual transcription by Bach of a movement from one of his chorale cantatas. The prelude is in trio form with the melody in the pedals and is based on Hymn 482.
The offertory is a highly embellished chorale prelude based on Hymn 454. The postlude is from Orgelbüchlein, Little Organ Book, a collection of short chorale preludes based on the Christian Year, written in 1714-1716. In this prelude the melody is in the top voice with harmonic decoration in the lower three voices. All three pieces are examples of this great composer's religious convictions.
CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 25-27
The fee balances are due today, September 22. Help us complete our plans by turning in today. Tom Long is our featured speaker, and his topic is Reading Other People's Mail: Fresh Insights from the Letters of the New Testament. Contact Mary Chapman (chapman.maryv@gmail.com).
YOUTH GROUP
Tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. the youth will explore their faith through art - individually and in small groups, and we will play games in small and large groups. Meet in Fellowship Hall.
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
We invite you to come out this Thursday, September 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. when food trucks will be in the MPC parking lot! Bring your camping chairs and picnic blankets and enjoy the food from Atlanta Burger and On Tapa The World. For dessert we will have popsicles, and the first 100 King of Pop popsicles are free! Don’t miss the fun! Spread the word with your neighbors.
CLIFTON DINNER
We need food for 25 men at the shelter for our first fall dinner next Saturday, September 28 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Please sign up on the bulletin board or with David Johnston dmjohnst@gmail.com if you can bring an item (fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, and dessert) or if you can help serve. After serving dinner, we invite you to go out to dinner with us (always a fun activity).
LAST BRAVES GAME
It's coming up fast, but we have group seats for the final game on Sunday, September 29 at 1:30 p.m. We'll be in the upper box, $11 per ticket for the first 12 seats and $17 for all others. Contact Katherine Johnston kecjohnston@gmail.com or Jack Klotz if you want to join us!
WOMENS ROUNDTABLE
MPC Women's Roundtable will resume Monday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. We’ll meet at Neiman Marcus (Designer II/Dress Collections, Level Two, Lenox Mall) for what is sure to be a wonderful presentation on fall fashion trends and styling tips. Neiman's is hosting our group for this fun-filled evening complete with light bites and beverages. Please email Sarah Brownlee (rsbrownlee1046@att.net) if you can attend.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Our Presbyterian Campus Ministry could use your help in supporting our local college students with a meal for their Wednesday night gatherings or to be on-call for rides to Sunday morning worship. For more information on how you can support our college ministry, contact Drew Stockstill (dstockstill @morningsidepc.org).
PRIDE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION
In recognition of 2013 Atlanta Pride, there will be a Service of Worship and Celebration on Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. at Morningside Presbyterian Church. All are welcome. A social time with refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall.
INTERESTED IN A 2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP?
The Mission Team is working to plan an international mission trip during 2014 and needs your input. The following link (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QSV89LB) takes you to a brief survey (only 10 short questions) designed to determine interest in, and preferences for, a 2014 International Mission Trip. Please complete the survey by October 15. Please contact mission chair, Tony Fishpaw tonyfishpaw@me.com, for more information.
OUR HOUSE
Their mission is to the break the chains of homelessness by providing those affected children with early education and comprehensive support services for their families. It is time for our annual collection of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the children. New/gently-used jackets and sweaters are welcome. Bring items to the Mitten Tree in the Preschool September 30 through October 25. We will also collect Halloween costumes (infant-5 yrs.). See the Preschool board for requested costumes, and place a new/gently-used costume in the Preschool or Welcome Center bins by October 25). Contact Becky Schreiber becky.schreiber@gmail.com for more information.
ICM CLEANING SUPPLIES COLLECTION
We can help residents of Briarcliff Summit Food Co-op (supported by Intown Collaborative Ministries) as they move into their renovated apartments by supplying them with cleaning supplies. Please see a list of requested items in the Welcome Center, and put your donations in the baskets through next Sunday,September 29.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Chris Henry and Sara Hayden on the birth of their son, Samuel Joshua Henry, on September 16; and, Elaine Tomkinson on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Sophia Grace Bianco, on July 14, in Toronto, Canada.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Last Sunday, MPC welcomed the following new members: Gavin Embrick and Eric Harris, Kit Giffin, William and Suzanne Lee (children, Allison and Will), and Lee Anne and Hunter Sapp (child, Anna Gray).
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Chase Robinson and Bryant Hand on the death of Chase’s grandfather, James Robinson, on September 17.
Christian Education at Morningside
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS—9:45 A.M. IN ROOM 201
Next Sunday, September 29, we will start a 10-week class using the History Channel mini-series The Bible at 9:15 a.m. in Room 107. We will watch one episode together and then at 10 a.m. we will have a guided discussion on the episode, what the Bible says, and what God might be saying to us today. This is a very approachable class and a great way to engage the Bible story anew or for the very first time. All are welcome.
The class in Room 201 will continue their series on Reading the Bible for Understanding at 9:45 a.m. where we learn new tools for reading and understanding Scripture. Everyone is invited to the adult Sunday school class. Bring your questions, bring your thoughts, bring your brain, and bring your heart. All are welcome!"
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Today, our preschoolers will hear A Very Sad Day and learn what happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. Elementary classes will study Paul's message that the body of Christ includes a diversity of people, bonded in faith.
This Week at Morningside
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Morningside Mingle
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MPP Ballet/Tap
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
1 p.m. MPP Playball, Mini Monets Art Class
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MusiCanopy
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Youth Ensemble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Playball
5 - 8 p.m. Food Truck Thursday
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9:30 a.m. MPP Creative Movement
1 p.m. Kidz/Tennis
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. AA Meeting
6 p.m. Clifton Sanctuary
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
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
Tom Adams (John Adams’ father)
P.J. Britton (Lenna Turner’s niece)
Grier Christenbury
Jackie Cleveland
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
Anne and Nate Reid
Emil Sanders
Jason Trapani (friend of Katherine Johnston)
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, SANCTUARY FLOWERS, LAY READER, TODAY'S SERVICE MUSIC, CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 25-27, YOUTH GROUP, FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY, CLIFTON DINNER, LAST BRAVES GAME, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, CAMPUS MNISTRY, PRIDE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION, INTERESTED IN A 2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP?, OUR HOUSE, ICM CLEANING SUPPLIES COLLECTION, CONGRATULATIONS TO, WELCOME NEW MEMBERS, OUR SYMPATHY TO, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS-9:45 A.M. IN ROOM 201, CHILDREN'S CLASSES, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, PRAYER LIST
LIFE@MORNINGSIDE
September 22, 2013
Baron Mullis Preaching
"Giving an Accounting"
Text: Amos 8:4-7 and Luke 16:1-13
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Dale and Barbara Ray in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary September 19.
LAY READER
In keeping with the Presbyterian tenet of the priesthood of all believers, Morningside members participate regularly in worship leadership. Today's lay reader is Doug Selph.
TODAY’S SERVICE MUSIC
All the organ music this morning is by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750. The prelude is one of his six Schübler Chorales, published in 1748. It is an actual transcription by Bach of a movement from one of his chorale cantatas. The prelude is in trio form with the melody in the pedals and is based on Hymn 482.
The offertory is a highly embellished chorale prelude based on Hymn 454. The postlude is from Orgelbüchlein, Little Organ Book, a collection of short chorale preludes based on the Christian Year, written in 1714-1716. In this prelude the melody is in the top voice with harmonic decoration in the lower three voices. All three pieces are examples of this great composer's religious convictions.
CHURCH RETREAT - OCTOBER 25-27
The fee balances are due today, September 22. Help us complete our plans by turning in today. Tom Long is our featured speaker, and his topic is Reading Other People's Mail: Fresh Insights from the Letters of the New Testament. Contact Mary Chapman (chapman.maryv@gmail.com).
YOUTH GROUP
Tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. the youth will explore their faith through art - individually and in small groups, and we will play games in small and large groups. Meet in Fellowship Hall.
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
We invite you to come out this Thursday, September 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. when food trucks will be in the MPC parking lot! Bring your camping chairs and picnic blankets and enjoy the food from Atlanta Burger and On Tapa The World. For dessert we will have popsicles, and the first 100 King of Pop popsicles are free! Don’t miss the fun! Spread the word with your neighbors.
CLIFTON DINNER
We need food for 25 men at the shelter for our first fall dinner next Saturday, September 28 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Please sign up on the bulletin board or with David Johnston dmjohnst@gmail.com if you can bring an item (fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, and dessert) or if you can help serve. After serving dinner, we invite you to go out to dinner with us (always a fun activity).
LAST BRAVES GAME
It's coming up fast, but we have group seats for the final game on Sunday, September 29 at 1:30 p.m. We'll be in the upper box, $11 per ticket for the first 12 seats and $17 for all others. Contact Katherine Johnston kecjohnston@gmail.com or Jack Klotz if you want to join us!
WOMENS ROUNDTABLE
MPC Women's Roundtable will resume Monday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. We’ll meet at Neiman Marcus (Designer II/Dress Collections, Level Two, Lenox Mall) for what is sure to be a wonderful presentation on fall fashion trends and styling tips. Neiman's is hosting our group for this fun-filled evening complete with light bites and beverages. Please email Sarah Brownlee (rsbrownlee1046@att.net) if you can attend.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Our Presbyterian Campus Ministry could use your help in supporting our local college students with a meal for their Wednesday night gatherings or to be on-call for rides to Sunday morning worship. For more information on how you can support our college ministry, contact Drew Stockstill (dstockstill @morningsidepc.org).
PRIDE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION
In recognition of 2013 Atlanta Pride, there will be a Service of Worship and Celebration on Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. at Morningside Presbyterian Church. All are welcome. A social time with refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall.
INTERESTED IN A 2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP?
The Mission Team is working to plan an international mission trip during 2014 and needs your input. The following link (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QSV89LB) takes you to a brief survey (only 10 short questions) designed to determine interest in, and preferences for, a 2014 International Mission Trip. Please complete the survey by October 15. Please contact mission chair, Tony Fishpaw tonyfishpaw@me.com, for more information.
OUR HOUSE
Their mission is to the break the chains of homelessness by providing those affected children with early education and comprehensive support services for their families. It is time for our annual collection of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the children. New/gently-used jackets and sweaters are welcome. Bring items to the Mitten Tree in the Preschool September 30 through October 25. We will also collect Halloween costumes (infant-5 yrs.). See the Preschool board for requested costumes, and place a new/gently-used costume in the Preschool or Welcome Center bins by October 25). Contact Becky Schreiber becky.schreiber@gmail.com for more information.
ICM CLEANING SUPPLIES COLLECTION
We can help residents of Briarcliff Summit Food Co-op (supported by Intown Collaborative Ministries) as they move into their renovated apartments by supplying them with cleaning supplies. Please see a list of requested items in the Welcome Center, and put your donations in the baskets through next Sunday,September 29.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Chris Henry and Sara Hayden on the birth of their son, Samuel Joshua Henry, on September 16; and, Elaine Tomkinson on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Sophia Grace Bianco, on July 14, in Toronto, Canada.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Last Sunday, MPC welcomed the following new members: Gavin Embrick and Eric Harris, Kit Giffin, William and Suzanne Lee (children, Allison and Will), and Lee Anne and Hunter Sapp (child, Anna Gray).
OUR SYMPATHY TO
Chase Robinson and Bryant Hand on the death of Chase’s grandfather, James Robinson, on September 17.
Christian Education at Morningside
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS—9:45 A.M. IN ROOM 201
Next Sunday, September 29, we will start a 10-week class using the History Channel mini-series The Bible at 9:15 a.m. in Room 107. We will watch one episode together and then at 10 a.m. we will have a guided discussion on the episode, what the Bible says, and what God might be saying to us today. This is a very approachable class and a great way to engage the Bible story anew or for the very first time. All are welcome.
The class in Room 201 will continue their series on Reading the Bible for Understanding at 9:45 a.m. where we learn new tools for reading and understanding Scripture. Everyone is invited to the adult Sunday school class. Bring your questions, bring your thoughts, bring your brain, and bring your heart. All are welcome!"
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Today, our preschoolers will hear A Very Sad Day and learn what happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. Elementary classes will study Paul's message that the body of Christ includes a diversity of people, bonded in faith.
This Week at Morningside
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
5 p.m. Youth Group
6 p.m. Morningside Mingle
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MPP Ballet/Tap
7 p.m. Mandolin Society; Parliamentarians
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
1 p.m. MPP Playball, Mini Monets Art Class
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MusiCanopy
6 p.m. Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Youth Ensemble Choir
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Playball
5 - 8 p.m. Food Truck Thursday
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. MPP
9:30 a.m. MPP Creative Movement
1 p.m. Kidz/Tennis
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9 a.m. AA Meeting
6 p.m. Clifton Sanctuary
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
ICM Cleaning Supplies Collection
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Baptism
12 noon Fellowship
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
Tom Adams (John Adams’ father)
P.J. Britton (Lenna Turner’s niece)
Grier Christenbury
Jackie Cleveland
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
Anne and Nate Reid
Emil Sanders
Jason Trapani (friend of Katherine Johnston)
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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