December 10, 2013
December 10, 2013 Edition
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK; FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE AT 4 P.M.; SPECIAL MUSIC SUNDAY - DECEMBER 15; 'TIS THE SEASON...Mark Your Calendars Now!; FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE; ANNUAL CANNED FOOD COLLECTION; MPP; OUR SYMPATHY TO:; CONGRATULATIONS TO:; PRAYER LIST
eNews@Morningside December 10 - December 15, 2013
December 15, 2013
3rd Sunday of Advent / Special Music Sunday
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for All Ages; Christmas Pageant Practice
Adults: CHARLES DICKENS' "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" AND THE BIBLEGet into the Christmas spirit this year with the joint adult education class led by Drew and Ellen Stockstill and Joseph Brady. This class will be held each Sunday in December in Room 201 at 9:45 a.m. All are invited to join us and to bring your friends! For more information contact Drew dstockstill@morningsidepc.org.
Children: The preschool class will hear about the wise men and their journey in the story The Amazing Star. Elementary Classes will study Matthew 1:18-25 in which an angel of the Lord tells Joseph what to name Mary's baby.
12:00 p.m. Fellowship
5:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant followed by Soup/Chili Supper and Carol Sing
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. - Nelson Mandela
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE AT 4 P.M.
Any 2nd-5th grader who would like to participate in the 4 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service should contact Program Director Melinda Sandkam by this Wednesday, December 11. You must be able to attend a 3 to 5 p.m. practice on Monday, December 23 and arrive at 2:45 p.m. on December 24. There are roles in the tableau to join "Mary and baby Jesus" and opportunities to read liturgy.
SPECIAL MUSIC SUNDAY - DECEMBER 15
As the season of Advent dawns, and decorations go up in houses, businesses, and here at Morningside, the Chancel Choir is preparing a special program of music for this Sunday - rather than the hanging of the greens, we will present The Singing of the Greens, a selection of Advent and Christmas carols that draw on images from the natural world. Spanning music from the 14th through 20th centuries, and featuring our quartet of soloists, the Morningside Handbell Ensemble, and the incomparable Sarah Martin on the organ, we hope this bouquet of musical treats will fill you with the wonder and joy of Advent
'TIS THE SEASON...Mark Your Calendars Now!
LGBT & Friends Holiday Celebration
December 7, 6:30 p.m., home of Cindy and Bill Humphries
The Children's Choir and their Families
Sing and serve at Journey this Sunday evening, December 8
Youth Holiday Party
December 8, Fellowship Hall, 5-7 p.m.
MPP Carols and Coffee
December 11, Fellowship Hall, 9:15 a.m.
Lydia Circle Holiday Event
December 12, home of Amanda Lewis, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
MPP Prospective Parent Tour
December 13, 9:15 a.m.
Couples Holiday Party
December 13, home of Kathy and Alan Bremer, 7-9 p.m.
Young Adult Holiday Party
December 13, home of Amy and Van Jensen, 7-9 p.m.
Special Music Sunday
December 15, 11 a.m.
Christmas Pageant
December 15, 5 p.m. followed by soup and chili dinner and Carol Sing in Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Eve Worship for Families, 4 p.m.
Children and grown-ups of all ages are welcome to attend! (A nursery is provided for any little ones.)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, 8 p.m.
Experience one of Atlanta's great Christmas Eve traditions as our Chancel Choir, choir alumni and guest instrumentalists combine in offering an evening rich with variety, drama, and the beauty of our candlelit sanctuary (child care provided).
FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE
We're inviting each member of our faith community to contribute one, non-breakable ornament to decorate a large, live tree that will be placed in Fellowship Hall. Please place your special ornament in collection baskets around the church through this Sunday, December 15.
ANNUAL CANNED FOOD COLLECTION
Help us fill our five canisters by this Sunday, December 15 with food items for the Atlanta Community Food Bank! Mac 'n cheese, peanut butter, canned veggies, meats, fruits and low sugar whole grain cereals are welcome.
MPP
On Tuesday, December 17, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., you are invited to join the fun at "Meringue's Holiday Shop Out." The local Virginia/Highland women's store will give 20 percent of all sales from the event to MPP. The owners, Jordan Chadwell and Nicole Raithel, have their oldest child in Mrs. Neff's and Ms. Keeton's Pre-K class. For more information visit http://www.meringueclothing.com/.
OUR SYMPATHY TO:
Meghan Pauls and Alex Page on the recent death of Meghan's aunt, Rebecca Branum; and to Landon Dillard on the recent death of her grandfather, Randy Ayer.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Gene and John Turner and Nell Roberts on the birth of their grandson/great-grandson, Henry Travis Wood, on November 13.
PRAYER LIST
Adrienne Adair; Kaitlin Andry; P.J. Britton; Judy Brooks; the family and friends of Grier Christenbury; Jean Clark; Jackie Cleveland; Tarrance Eatman; Kristi Ferrick; Brenda Fishpaw; Ann Herndon; Finley Holaway; Peggy Johnson Smith; Warren Johnson, Sr.; Sharon Foote; Gayle Jones, Holly Klotz; Jan McMahan; Meghan Pauls and Alex Page; Anne and Nate Reid; Emil Sanders; John Vytal; Katrina Weis; and Patricia Zachery.
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; FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE AT 4 P.M.; SPECIAL MUSIC SUNDAY - DECEMBER 15; 'TIS THE SEASON...Mark Your Calendars Now!; FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE; ANNUAL CANNED FOOD COLLECTION; MPP; OUR SYMPATHY TO:; CONGRATULATIONS TO:; PRAYER LIST
eNews@Morningside December 10 - December 15, 2013
December 15, 2013
3rd Sunday of Advent / Special Music Sunday
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School for All Ages; Christmas Pageant Practice
Adults: CHARLES DICKENS' "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" AND THE BIBLEGet into the Christmas spirit this year with the joint adult education class led by Drew and Ellen Stockstill and Joseph Brady. This class will be held each Sunday in December in Room 201 at 9:45 a.m. All are invited to join us and to bring your friends! For more information contact Drew dstockstill@morningsidepc.org.
Children: The preschool class will hear about the wise men and their journey in the story The Amazing Star. Elementary Classes will study Matthew 1:18-25 in which an angel of the Lord tells Joseph what to name Mary's baby.
12:00 p.m. Fellowship
5:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant followed by Soup/Chili Supper and Carol Sing
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. - Nelson Mandela
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE AT 4 P.M.
Any 2nd-5th grader who would like to participate in the 4 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service should contact Program Director Melinda Sandkam by this Wednesday, December 11. You must be able to attend a 3 to 5 p.m. practice on Monday, December 23 and arrive at 2:45 p.m. on December 24. There are roles in the tableau to join "Mary and baby Jesus" and opportunities to read liturgy.
SPECIAL MUSIC SUNDAY - DECEMBER 15
As the season of Advent dawns, and decorations go up in houses, businesses, and here at Morningside, the Chancel Choir is preparing a special program of music for this Sunday - rather than the hanging of the greens, we will present The Singing of the Greens, a selection of Advent and Christmas carols that draw on images from the natural world. Spanning music from the 14th through 20th centuries, and featuring our quartet of soloists, the Morningside Handbell Ensemble, and the incomparable Sarah Martin on the organ, we hope this bouquet of musical treats will fill you with the wonder and joy of Advent
'TIS THE SEASON...Mark Your Calendars Now!
LGBT & Friends Holiday Celebration
December 7, 6:30 p.m., home of Cindy and Bill Humphries
The Children's Choir and their Families
Sing and serve at Journey this Sunday evening, December 8
Youth Holiday Party
December 8, Fellowship Hall, 5-7 p.m.
MPP Carols and Coffee
December 11, Fellowship Hall, 9:15 a.m.
Lydia Circle Holiday Event
December 12, home of Amanda Lewis, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
MPP Prospective Parent Tour
December 13, 9:15 a.m.
Couples Holiday Party
December 13, home of Kathy and Alan Bremer, 7-9 p.m.
Young Adult Holiday Party
December 13, home of Amy and Van Jensen, 7-9 p.m.
Special Music Sunday
December 15, 11 a.m.
Christmas Pageant
December 15, 5 p.m. followed by soup and chili dinner and Carol Sing in Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Eve Worship for Families, 4 p.m.
Children and grown-ups of all ages are welcome to attend! (A nursery is provided for any little ones.)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, 8 p.m.
Experience one of Atlanta's great Christmas Eve traditions as our Chancel Choir, choir alumni and guest instrumentalists combine in offering an evening rich with variety, drama, and the beauty of our candlelit sanctuary (child care provided).
FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE
We're inviting each member of our faith community to contribute one, non-breakable ornament to decorate a large, live tree that will be placed in Fellowship Hall. Please place your special ornament in collection baskets around the church through this Sunday, December 15.
ANNUAL CANNED FOOD COLLECTION
Help us fill our five canisters by this Sunday, December 15 with food items for the Atlanta Community Food Bank! Mac 'n cheese, peanut butter, canned veggies, meats, fruits and low sugar whole grain cereals are welcome.
MPP
On Tuesday, December 17, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., you are invited to join the fun at "Meringue's Holiday Shop Out." The local Virginia/Highland women's store will give 20 percent of all sales from the event to MPP. The owners, Jordan Chadwell and Nicole Raithel, have their oldest child in Mrs. Neff's and Ms. Keeton's Pre-K class. For more information visit http://www.meringueclothing.com/.
OUR SYMPATHY TO:
Meghan Pauls and Alex Page on the recent death of Meghan's aunt, Rebecca Branum; and to Landon Dillard on the recent death of her grandfather, Randy Ayer.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Gene and John Turner and Nell Roberts on the birth of their grandson/great-grandson, Henry Travis Wood, on November 13.
PRAYER LIST
Adrienne Adair; Kaitlin Andry; P.J. Britton; Judy Brooks; the family and friends of Grier Christenbury; Jean Clark; Jackie Cleveland; Tarrance Eatman; Kristi Ferrick; Brenda Fishpaw; Ann Herndon; Finley Holaway; Peggy Johnson Smith; Warren Johnson, Sr.; Sharon Foote; Gayle Jones, Holly Klotz; Jan McMahan; Meghan Pauls and Alex Page; Anne and Nate Reid; Emil Sanders; John Vytal; Katrina Weis; and Patricia Zachery.
More Information
For more information about these events, please contact the church office at 404.876.7396 or office@morningsidepc.org
