October 08, 2013
October 8, 2013 Edition
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; PRIDE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION; COUPLES GROUP; RHO READERS BOOK SALE; CONGREGATIONAL MEETING; INTERESTED IN A 2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP?; LYDIA CIRCLE; JUNGLE JAM; SUPPORT OUTREACH EVENTS; PAGEANT SIGNUPS; OUR HOUSE; OUR SYMPATHY; PRAYER LIST
eNews@Morningside October 8 - October 13, 2013
October 13, 2013
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for All Ages
Adults: A NEW ADULT CLASS IN RM 107 This Sunday, October 13, we continue a 10-week class using the History Channel mini-series "The Bible" at 9:15 a.m. 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 Rm 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: The Preschool class will learn how his father's gift of a beautiful coat creates trouble for Joseph in Two Coats for Joseph. Through Elijah all elementary classes will learn that God speaks even in complete silence.
11:00 a.m. Worship with Handbells
Preaching: Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis
Sermon: "Where are the Others?"
Text: Luke 17:11-19; Psalm 111
12:00 p.m. Fellowship /RHO Readers Book Sale
12:15 p.m. Deacons
5:00 p.m. Youth Group
6:00 p.m. Journey
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
He who risks and fails can be forgiven. He who never risks and never fails is a failure in his whole being. - Paul Tillich
PRIDE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION
In recognition of 2013 Atlanta Pride, there will be a Service of Worship and Celebration this Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. at Morningside Presbyterian Church. All are welcome. A social time with refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall.
COUPLES GROUP
The Couples Group will meet this Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m. at the home of Guerry and Michelle Mashburn. All couples are welcome. If you would like to attend, contact Kathy Bremer kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
RHO READERS BOOK SALE
The RHO Readers will wrap up their book sale during fellowship this Sunday. The books, donated by the group and MPC members, are priced to sell, and all proceeds will go to charity. Be sure to stop by and see them following worship!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A congregational meeting will be held Sunday, October 20, immediately following worship for the election of a slate of Elders; a slate of Deacons; and the congregational representatives for the 2014 Officer Nominating Committee.
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 link below takes you to a brief survey (10 short questions) designed to determine interest in, and preferences for, a 2014 International Mission Trip. Please contact mission chair, Tony Fishpaw tonyfishpaw@me.com, for more information, and complete the survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QSV89LB by October 15.
LYDIA CIRCLE
The next meeting of the Lydia Circle will be Thursday, October 17 at 7p.m. Rachel Spears will host. RSVP to Lele Ruby leleruby@bellsouth.net.
JUNGLE JAM
Morningside Presbyterian Preschool will hold its annual Jungle Jam on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MPC. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Co-Chair Mary Hardy Holaway at maryhardyh@gmail.com.
SUPPORT OUTREACH EVENTS
The Clifton Sanctuary Ministries annual graduation dinner will be this Sunday, October 13 at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. Contact David Johnston dmjohnst@gmail.com today to join the MPC table. On Wednesday, October 23, the Interfaith Children's Movement welcomes supporters to its annual breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at The Temple. This year's guest speaker is Joanna Adams. Contact the church office to join the table.
PAGEANT SIGNUPS
Signups to participate in MPC's annual Christmas Pageant on December 15 have begun. You may signup on the website and at the church. Registrations are due by Sunday, November 3. Please see the form for details regarding ages and practices.
OUR HOUSE
We are collecting mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, jackets, sweaters and Halloween costumes for children (infant-5 years) who attend the Our House preschool. Please bring your new/gently-used donations to the Preschool or Welcome Center by October 25. For more information, please see the Preschool bulletin board.
OUR SYMPATHY
to Ken and Pam Sharpe on the death of Ken's mother, Marie Sharpe, on October 7 in Highlands, North Carolina.
PRAYER LIST
Click here to view current prayer concerns.
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; PRIDE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION; COUPLES GROUP; RHO READERS BOOK SALE; CONGREGATIONAL MEETING; INTERESTED IN A 2014 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP?; LYDIA CIRCLE; JUNGLE JAM; SUPPORT OUTREACH EVENTS; PAGEANT SIGNUPS; OUR HOUSE; OUR SYMPATHY; PRAYER LIST
eNews@Morningside October 8 - October 13, 2013
October 13, 2013
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for All Ages
Adults: A NEW ADULT CLASS IN RM 107 This Sunday, October 13, we continue a 10-week class using the History Channel mini-series "The Bible" at 9:15 a.m. 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 Rm 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: The Preschool class will learn how his father's gift of a beautiful coat creates trouble for Joseph in Two Coats for Joseph. Through Elijah all elementary classes will learn that God speaks even in complete silence.
11:00 a.m. Worship with Handbells
Preaching: Rev. Dr. Baron Mullis
Sermon: "Where are the Others?"
Text: Luke 17:11-19; Psalm 111
12:00 p.m. Fellowship /RHO Readers Book Sale
12:15 p.m. Deacons
5:00 p.m. Youth Group
6:00 p.m. Journey
7:30 p.m. Meditation Group
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
He who risks and fails can be forgiven. He who never risks and never fails is a failure in his whole being. - Paul Tillich
PRIDE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION
In recognition of 2013 Atlanta Pride, there will be a Service of Worship and Celebration this Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. at Morningside Presbyterian Church. All are welcome. A social time with refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall.
COUPLES GROUP
The Couples Group will meet this Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m. at the home of Guerry and Michelle Mashburn. All couples are welcome. If you would like to attend, contact Kathy Bremer kdbremer@bellsouth.net.
RHO READERS BOOK SALE
The RHO Readers will wrap up their book sale during fellowship this Sunday. The books, donated by the group and MPC members, are priced to sell, and all proceeds will go to charity. Be sure to stop by and see them following worship!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A congregational meeting will be held Sunday, October 20, immediately following worship for the election of a slate of Elders; a slate of Deacons; and the congregational representatives for the 2014 Officer Nominating Committee.
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 link below takes you to a brief survey (10 short questions) designed to determine interest in, and preferences for, a 2014 International Mission Trip. Please contact mission chair, Tony Fishpaw tonyfishpaw@me.com, for more information, and complete the survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QSV89LB by October 15.
LYDIA CIRCLE
The next meeting of the Lydia Circle will be Thursday, October 17 at 7p.m. Rachel Spears will host. RSVP to Lele Ruby leleruby@bellsouth.net.
JUNGLE JAM
Morningside Presbyterian Preschool will hold its annual Jungle Jam on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MPC. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Co-Chair Mary Hardy Holaway at maryhardyh@gmail.com.
SUPPORT OUTREACH EVENTS
The Clifton Sanctuary Ministries annual graduation dinner will be this Sunday, October 13 at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. Contact David Johnston dmjohnst@gmail.com today to join the MPC table. On Wednesday, October 23, the Interfaith Children's Movement welcomes supporters to its annual breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at The Temple. This year's guest speaker is Joanna Adams. Contact the church office to join the table.
PAGEANT SIGNUPS
Signups to participate in MPC's annual Christmas Pageant on December 15 have begun. You may signup on the website and at the church. Registrations are due by Sunday, November 3. Please see the form for details regarding ages and practices.
OUR HOUSE
We are collecting mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, jackets, sweaters and Halloween costumes for children (infant-5 years) who attend the Our House preschool. Please bring your new/gently-used donations to the Preschool or Welcome Center by October 25. For more information, please see the Preschool bulletin board.
OUR SYMPATHY
to Ken and Pam Sharpe on the death of Ken's mother, Marie Sharpe, on October 7 in Highlands, North Carolina.
PRAYER LIST
Click here to view current prayer concerns.
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org
