September 26, 2013
Life @Morningside for September 29, 2013
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, TODAY'S SERVICE MUSIC, SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM,A FULL HOUSE FOR THE RETREAT, YOUTH GROUP, WELCOME NEW ASSISTANT FOR YOUTH GROUP, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, OUR HOUSE, THEOLOGY ON TAP, TAI CHI CLASS FORMING, PEACEMAKING OFFERING, CAMPUS MINISTRY, PRIDE SERVICE, LGBT & FRIENDS, MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS, 2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP, SIGN UPTO BE IN PAGEANT, CONGRATULATIONS TO: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, CHILDEN'S CLASSES, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
LIFE AT MORNINGSIDE
Baron Mullis Preaching
"The Kingdon and the Chasm"
Texts: Psalm 146; Luke 16:19-31
TODAY’S SERVICE MUSIC
Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, became famous as a pianist, organist, conductor and composer. He was especially popular in England, and was commissioned by the English publishing house, Coventry, to write three "Voluntaries." Unsure what a "Voluntary" was, Mendelssohn wrote the six Organ Sonatas. The prelude from Sonata V, begins with a freely composed chorale followed immediately by an Andante with a pizzacato pedal line. The offertory, the last movement of Sonata VI, bears a familiarity to the aria "O Rest in the Lord" from Mendelssohn's Elijah. The postlude from Sonata II is a march-like movement that Mendelssohn reworked from an earlier piece.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Madeleine Elise Harris, daughter of Shannon and Lisa Harris, will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
A FULL HOUSE FOR THE RETREAT
We have a record number of members attending the retreat this year: 41 adults and nine children. If you would like to claim one of the two rooms still available, fill out a registration form and get a check to the office as soon as possible, before the Lodge rents the rooms we have not filled. Registration forms are still in the Welcome Center. Featured speaker Tom Long will present a series of three sessions entitled Reading Others People's Mail: Fresh Insights form the Letters of the New Testament.
YOUTH GROUP
Tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. the youth will take pictures and share together making their own (brief) statements of faith. Meet in Fellowship Hall.
WELCOME NEW ASSISTANT FOR YOUTH
Landon Dillard joins our Youth Program as an assistant to Youth Director Chris Peters. Landon is from Charlotte, NC and attended Furman University. She is in her first year at Columbia Theological Seminary and has already started this past Sunday when we had twenty youth in attendance!
WOMENS ROUNDTABLE
Women's Roundtable will resume tomorrow, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. We’ll meet at Neiman Marcus (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 the evening complete with light bites and beverages. Contact Sarah Brownlee rsbrownlee 1046@att.net if you can attend.
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 collection of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the children. New/gently-used jackets and sweaters are welcome. Bring items to the Preschool starting tomorrow and running 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).
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap will meet Tuesday, October 1 at 7 p.m. Ken Sharpe will host (1700 Timberland Rd., 30345). This month’s topic is Bible 101. Baron will lead a discussion on who wrote it, when did it happen, and how can I follow the story? He will give an overview to understanding the Bible and will take questions. RSVP to office@morningsidepc.org.
TAI CHI CLASS FORMING
Bob Wells and Doris Williams will begin a Fall class this Tuesday, October 1 at 4:30 p.m. in Morningside’s Fellowship Hall. If interested in improving flexibility and balance, contact Bob at wellscom@comcast.net to sign up.
PEACEMAKING OFFERING
Be sure to read the insert regarding the good work done with the money raised during the Peacemaking Offering on World Communion Sunday, October 6 and prayerfully consider what to give to this Presbyterian-wide collection.
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, contact Drew Stockstill dstockstill@morningsidepc.org.
PRIDE SERVICE
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. All are welcome. A reception will follow.
LGBT & FRIENDS
LGBT & Friends welcomes Kimberly Knight to facilitate its October 15 program “Sharing Christianity with the Gay Community". Kimberly has a robust blog following and leads social media for ministry workshops across the U.S., helping faith leaders engage with progressive communities in the 21st Century. The meeting, including dinner, will be in Fellowship Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. RSVP to lgbtandfriends@morningsidepc.org.
MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS
MPC’s trip to work with RHINO (Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans) will be Wednesday, November 13 through Sunday, November 17. This link http://morningsidemission.blogspot.com/ takes you to a blog with information about the trip. Sign up on the blog to receive trip postings and updates, and we invite you to post any comments, questions, pictures, etc. that you think may be useful or relevant. Cost is $200 and includes Brent House Hotel lodging and two lunches and dinners. If you would like to participate, be sure to give checks written to MPC to Roland Behm by October 7. Contact Roland roland.behm @gmail.com with questions.
2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP
The Mission Team is working to plan a 2014 international mission trip and needs your input. The following link (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QSV89LB)
is a brief survey (10 questions) designed to determine interest in, and preferences for, a 2014 International Mission Trip. Please complete the survey by October 15, and contact mission chair, Tony Fishpaw tonyfishpaw@me.com, for more information.
SIGN UP TO BE IN PAGEANT
Starting this Tuesday, October 1, the sign up form to participate in the Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. will be available on our website and at church. Be sure to fill it out and return to church by Sunday, November 3. See the form for details regarding ages and practices. We need time to tweak the script for the number of participants and to assign roles. Sewing volunteers are needed for some repairs and a few new ones.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Jon and Ali Bradway on the birth of their son, Benjamin Riggins Bradway, on September 23 (Anna is the big sister).
Christian Education at Morningside
Next Sunday, October 6 we continue a 10-week class using the History Channel mini-series The Bible at 9:15 a.m. in Room 107. We watch one episode together and then at 10 a.m. we 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
The Preschool class will wonder about God's promise to Abraham as they hear Count the Stars! K-1, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade classes will hear Paul's message that Christians are citizens of the household of God.
This Week at Morningside
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
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Mitten Tree for Our House
8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MPP Ballet/Tap
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
1 p.m. MPP Playball, Mini Monets Art Class
2:15 p.m. Parkinson Tai Chi
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Pulse Search Team; Theology on Tap
7:30 p.m. MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MusiCanopy
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir; MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. MPP
9:30 a.m. MPP Creative Movement
1 p.m. Kidz/Tennis
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Mitten Tree for Our House
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Communion/Peacemaking Offering Received
12 noon Fellowship/RHO Readers Book Sale
12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
Giving/Attendance Update
WORSHIP COUNT 09/22/13 — 166
NEEDED WEEKLY—$15,577
RECEIVED —$10,142
NEEDED YEAR TO DATE —$591,923
RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE —$523,320
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. - Phillippians 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
Family of Rev. C.B. Peter
Anne and Nate Reid
Emil Sanders
Bill Smith
Jason Trapani (Katherine Johnston’s friend)
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, TODAY'S SERVICE MUSIC, SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM,A FULL HOUSE FOR THE RETREAT, YOUTH GROUP, WELCOME NEW ASSISTANT FOR YOUTH GROUP, WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE, OUR HOUSE, THEOLOGY ON TAP, TAI CHI CLASS FORMING, PEACEMAKING OFFERING, CAMPUS MINISTRY, PRIDE SERVICE, LGBT & FRIENDS, MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS, 2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP, SIGN UPTO BE IN PAGEANT, CONGRATULATIONS TO: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, CHILDEN'S CLASSES, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
LIFE AT MORNINGSIDE
Baron Mullis Preaching
"The Kingdon and the Chasm"
Texts: Psalm 146; Luke 16:19-31
TODAY’S SERVICE MUSIC
Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, became famous as a pianist, organist, conductor and composer. He was especially popular in England, and was commissioned by the English publishing house, Coventry, to write three "Voluntaries." Unsure what a "Voluntary" was, Mendelssohn wrote the six Organ Sonatas. The prelude from Sonata V, begins with a freely composed chorale followed immediately by an Andante with a pizzacato pedal line. The offertory, the last movement of Sonata VI, bears a familiarity to the aria "O Rest in the Lord" from Mendelssohn's Elijah. The postlude from Sonata II is a march-like movement that Mendelssohn reworked from an earlier piece.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Madeleine Elise Harris, daughter of Shannon and Lisa Harris, will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning.
A FULL HOUSE FOR THE RETREAT
We have a record number of members attending the retreat this year: 41 adults and nine children. If you would like to claim one of the two rooms still available, fill out a registration form and get a check to the office as soon as possible, before the Lodge rents the rooms we have not filled. Registration forms are still in the Welcome Center. Featured speaker Tom Long will present a series of three sessions entitled Reading Others People's Mail: Fresh Insights form the Letters of the New Testament.
YOUTH GROUP
Tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. the youth will take pictures and share together making their own (brief) statements of faith. Meet in Fellowship Hall.
WELCOME NEW ASSISTANT FOR YOUTH
Landon Dillard joins our Youth Program as an assistant to Youth Director Chris Peters. Landon is from Charlotte, NC and attended Furman University. She is in her first year at Columbia Theological Seminary and has already started this past Sunday when we had twenty youth in attendance!
WOMENS ROUNDTABLE
Women's Roundtable will resume tomorrow, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. We’ll meet at Neiman Marcus (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 the evening complete with light bites and beverages. Contact Sarah Brownlee rsbrownlee 1046@att.net if you can attend.
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 collection of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the children. New/gently-used jackets and sweaters are welcome. Bring items to the Preschool starting tomorrow and running 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).
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap will meet Tuesday, October 1 at 7 p.m. Ken Sharpe will host (1700 Timberland Rd., 30345). This month’s topic is Bible 101. Baron will lead a discussion on who wrote it, when did it happen, and how can I follow the story? He will give an overview to understanding the Bible and will take questions. RSVP to office@morningsidepc.org.
TAI CHI CLASS FORMING
Bob Wells and Doris Williams will begin a Fall class this Tuesday, October 1 at 4:30 p.m. in Morningside’s Fellowship Hall. If interested in improving flexibility and balance, contact Bob at wellscom@comcast.net to sign up.
PEACEMAKING OFFERING
Be sure to read the insert regarding the good work done with the money raised during the Peacemaking Offering on World Communion Sunday, October 6 and prayerfully consider what to give to this Presbyterian-wide collection.
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, contact Drew Stockstill dstockstill@morningsidepc.org.
PRIDE SERVICE
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. All are welcome. A reception will follow.
LGBT & FRIENDS
LGBT & Friends welcomes Kimberly Knight to facilitate its October 15 program “Sharing Christianity with the Gay Community". Kimberly has a robust blog following and leads social media for ministry workshops across the U.S., helping faith leaders engage with progressive communities in the 21st Century. The meeting, including dinner, will be in Fellowship Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. RSVP to lgbtandfriends@morningsidepc.org.
MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS
MPC’s trip to work with RHINO (Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans) will be Wednesday, November 13 through Sunday, November 17. This link http://morningsidemission.blogspot.com/ takes you to a blog with information about the trip. Sign up on the blog to receive trip postings and updates, and we invite you to post any comments, questions, pictures, etc. that you think may be useful or relevant. Cost is $200 and includes Brent House Hotel lodging and two lunches and dinners. If you would like to participate, be sure to give checks written to MPC to Roland Behm by October 7. Contact Roland roland.behm @gmail.com with questions.
2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP
The Mission Team is working to plan a 2014 international mission trip and needs your input. The following link (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QSV89LB)
is a brief survey (10 questions) designed to determine interest in, and preferences for, a 2014 International Mission Trip. Please complete the survey by October 15, and contact mission chair, Tony Fishpaw tonyfishpaw@me.com, for more information.
SIGN UP TO BE IN PAGEANT
Starting this Tuesday, October 1, the sign up form to participate in the Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. will be available on our website and at church. Be sure to fill it out and return to church by Sunday, November 3. See the form for details regarding ages and practices. We need time to tweak the script for the number of participants and to assign roles. Sewing volunteers are needed for some repairs and a few new ones.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Jon and Ali Bradway on the birth of their son, Benjamin Riggins Bradway, on September 23 (Anna is the big sister).
Christian Education at Morningside
Next Sunday, October 6 we continue a 10-week class using the History Channel mini-series The Bible at 9:15 a.m. in Room 107. We watch one episode together and then at 10 a.m. we 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
The Preschool class will wonder about God's promise to Abraham as they hear Count the Stars! K-1, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade classes will hear Paul's message that Christians are citizens of the household of God.
This Week at Morningside
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
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Mitten Tree for Our House
8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MPP Ballet/Tap
6:30 p.m. Women’s Roundtable
7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. MPP
11 a.m. Yoga
1 p.m. MPP Playball, Mini Monets Art Class
2:15 p.m. Parkinson Tai Chi
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
7 p.m. Pulse Search Team; Theology on Tap
7:30 p.m. MLPA Zoning
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. MusiCanopy
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir; MLPA Public Safety
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. MPP
9:30 a.m. MPP Creative Movement
1 p.m. Kidz/Tennis
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Mitten Tree for Our House
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Mitten Tree for Our House
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship/Communion/Peacemaking Offering Received
12 noon Fellowship/RHO Readers Book Sale
12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting
5 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
Giving/Attendance Update
WORSHIP COUNT 09/22/13 — 166
NEEDED WEEKLY—$15,577
RECEIVED —$10,142
NEEDED YEAR TO DATE —$591,923
RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE —$523,320
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. - Phillippians 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
Family of Rev. C.B. Peter
Anne and Nate Reid
Emil Sanders
Bill Smith
Jason Trapani (Katherine Johnston’s friend)
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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