December 12, 2013
Life@Morningside for December 15, 2013
By Anna Best
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SERVICE MUSIC, YOUTH GROUP, GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE!, VOLUNTEER AND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES AT WOMEN'S SHELTER, MPP, CHRISTMAS TREES, OUR SYMPATHY TO, CONGRATULATIONS TO, 'TIS THE SEASON, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, PLEDGE UPDATE AS OF 12/8/13, GIFTS OF SECURITIES, KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Life@Morningside for December 15, 2013
Special Music Sunday
"The Singing of the Greens"
SERVICE MUSIC
The organ prelude and postlude are both by Timothy Albrecht, Professor of Music and University Organist at Emory University. In writing these two Christmas preludes Dr. Albrecht uses a form called "Quotation Music" in which he quotes snippets from choruses in "Messiah" to surround the carol arrangements.
"Lo, How a Rose" is probably Brahms' last composition, written around Christmas 1896. Brahms died in April 1897. The constantly moving eight notes remind one of the rocking of a cradle, an example of beauty in simplicity.
The first piece in the “Singing of the Greens” set, "King Jesus Hath a Garden," is a charming 17th century Dutch carol harmonized by Charles Wood, a renowned composer of Anglican music and teacher of Ralph Vaughan Williams and Herbert Howells, among others.
Rutter, undeniably one of the preeminent composers of sacred choral music of the 20th century, inserted the 14th century poem "Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose" into the traditional prayer of Mary; like other medieval texts it uses the metaphor of a blooming rose for the coming of the Christ Child.
The text Howells sets for "A Spotless Rose" is an alternate translation of the German chorale "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen" ("Lo, How a Rose"). Howells' unique treatment of harmony (influenced by post-tonality and jazz) is evident in this piece, as chords are seemingly "blowing" from one to the next, largely free of the structure of classical harmony.
Bruckner is perhaps most famous for his symphonies, but his output of sacred music is vast and multifaceted, from large orchestral masses to simple motets. The Advent motet "Virga Jesse" draws on the Isaiah reading heard last week about a branch arising from the stump of Jesse and bringing about reconciliation and peace.
"There is no Rose" is yet another example of a medieval text that draws on the rose metaphor, this time symbolizing the purity of Mary. Like many sacred poems of the time it is macaronic - containing a mixture of vernacular and Latin - possibly as a textual metaphor for the union of the mundane and the divine. As is typical of medieval music, the harmony is at times very open and hollow and at other times rather dense and clustered.
Praetorius' setting of "Lo, How a Rose" is undoubtedly the most famous treatment of this chorale, and this morning we pair it with a canon by Vulpius that spins out of the chorale.
Like "Of a Rose," the text of "The Holly and the Ivy" draws multiple metaphors out of these symbols of nature, and is heard here in a debut arrangement for choir, handbells, piano, and organ.
YOUTH GROUP
The youth are serving at the Chili and Soup Dinner this evening. Then they will take a break December 22 and 29 to be with family. Don’t forget summer trip registrations are due by January 5.
GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE!
Next Sunday, December 22, Room 201 will be the site of a Victorian Christmas reception. Come on up at 9:45 a.m. and see if there’s figgy pudding and sugarplums on the menu. By the way, during this hour there is child care and children’s programming available for infants/toddlers in the nursery, preschoolers in Room 012 and elementary ages in Room 001.
VOLUNTEER AND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES AT WOMEN'S SHELTER
Morningside will provide volunteers at Shearith Israel's Women's Shelter again this year as part of our mission outreach program. Volunteers serve from 6 to 8 p.m. warming up the dinner meal (provided by others) and serving as the women arrive from their daily work or job searches. Kitchen cleanup follows. Volunteer dates are: January 8-12 and February 5-9 (men are welcome). If you can help, contact Phyllis Grimes at grimes2230@bellsouth.net. This winter, the shelter could greatly use donations of mittens, gloves, and hats. Please place your donations in the Welcome Center baskets by this evening’s Carol Sing.
MPP
This 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” across from Alon’s. 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, each have their oldest child in Mrs. Neff's and Ms. Keeton's Pre-K class.
CHRISTMAS TREES
Help build a home for a family in need by buying your Christmas tree at Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church (1015 East Rock Springs Road). Hours are Monday-Friday 5:30-8 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 12:30-6 p.m. through December 20. All proceeds from tree sales go toward Haygood's spring Habitat build.
OUR SYMPATHY TO:
the family of William Grigley on his death December 11 (services pending); and, to Landon Dillard, MPC youth assistant, 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.
‘Tis the Season...
Christmas Pageant
December 15, 5 p.m.
Followed by soup and chili dinner and Carol Sing in Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Eve Worship for Families
December 24, 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
December 24, 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).
Giving/Attendance Update
WORSHIP COUNT 12/8/13 - 191; NEEDED WEEKLY - $15,577; RECEIVED - $10,858; NEEDED YEAR TO DATE - $763,269; RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE - $699, 147
Christian Education at Morningside
CHARLES DICKENS’ "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" AND THE BIBLE
Next Sunday, continue in the spirit of the season at the Victorian Christmas reception given by Drew and Ellen Stockstill and Joseph Brady in Room 201 at 9:45 a.m. Come and bring your friends! For more information contact Drew dstockstill@morningsidepc.org.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
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.
JANUARY SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
Our two adult classes restart in January after the special Advent program. The group meeting in Room 107 at 9:15 a.m. has been working their way through the Bible using the History Channel’s series “The Bible” as a guide, while enjoying breakfast and coffee (January 12, 19, 26). The class in Room 201 meets at 9:45 a.m. starting January 5. Child care is available during both these sessions.
This Week at Morningside
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Christmas Pageant Practice
11 a.m. Worship/Special Music Sunday
12 noon Fellowship
5 p.m. Christmas Pageant followed by Soup/Chili Supper and Carol Sing
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Ballet/Tap
6 p.m. Joint Session and Deacon Dinner and Meeting; 7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Mini Monets Art Class; Playball
2:15 p.m. Parkinson Tai Chi
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
9 a.m. MPP
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
9 a.m. MPP
12 noon 3rd Thursday Theology
1 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
6-10:30 a.m. Virginia Highland Christmas Run (MPC parking lot)
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
Pledge Update as of 12/8/13
Pledged amount needed $790,000
Pledges received $660,000
Increases from existing members $ 29,000
New pledges $ 62,000
Number of current pledges 151
Balance of pledges needed $130,000
Gifts of Securities
Some Morningsiders choose to fulfill their annual pledge or make special gifts to Morningside through the gift of stock or other securities. We are always happy to accept such gifts; we ask only that you notify MPC Treasurer Randy Parrish when you initiate a transfer of securities so that we can make sure you receive proper credit for your gift. Should you have questions or wish to make a gift of securities, contact him at randyparrish@bellsouth.net, 770.690.4745.
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. - Philippians 4:6-7
P.J. Britton (Lenna Turner’s niece)
Judy Brooks (Sandy Jones’ friend)
The family and friends of Grier Christenbury
Jean Clark (Sue Ballay’s sister)
Jackie Cleveland
Tarrance Eatman
Kristi Ferrick (Sandy Jones’ friend)
Brenda Fishpaw
Ann Herndon (Will's mother)
Finley Holaway
Friends and relatives of Linda Johnson: Kaitlin Andry, Ron and Ann Reggio, Peggy Johnson Smith, Warren Johnson, Sr., and Sharon Foote
Gayle Jones (Jill Klotz’s mother)
Holly Klotz
Jan McMahan
Meghan Pauls and Alex Page
Anne and Nate Reid
Emil Sanders
John Vytal (Katye Watts’ father)
Katrina Weis
Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks.
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, SERVICE MUSIC, YOUTH GROUP, GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE!, VOLUNTEER AND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES AT WOMEN'S SHELTER, MPP, CHRISTMAS TREES, OUR SYMPATHY TO, CONGRATULATIONS TO, 'TIS THE SEASON, GIVING/ATTENDANCE UPDATE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE, THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE, PLEDGE UPDATE AS OF 12/8/13, GIFTS OF SECURITIES, KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Life@Morningside for December 15, 2013
Special Music Sunday
"The Singing of the Greens"
SERVICE MUSIC
The organ prelude and postlude are both by Timothy Albrecht, Professor of Music and University Organist at Emory University. In writing these two Christmas preludes Dr. Albrecht uses a form called "Quotation Music" in which he quotes snippets from choruses in "Messiah" to surround the carol arrangements.
"Lo, How a Rose" is probably Brahms' last composition, written around Christmas 1896. Brahms died in April 1897. The constantly moving eight notes remind one of the rocking of a cradle, an example of beauty in simplicity.
The first piece in the “Singing of the Greens” set, "King Jesus Hath a Garden," is a charming 17th century Dutch carol harmonized by Charles Wood, a renowned composer of Anglican music and teacher of Ralph Vaughan Williams and Herbert Howells, among others.
Rutter, undeniably one of the preeminent composers of sacred choral music of the 20th century, inserted the 14th century poem "Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose" into the traditional prayer of Mary; like other medieval texts it uses the metaphor of a blooming rose for the coming of the Christ Child.
The text Howells sets for "A Spotless Rose" is an alternate translation of the German chorale "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen" ("Lo, How a Rose"). Howells' unique treatment of harmony (influenced by post-tonality and jazz) is evident in this piece, as chords are seemingly "blowing" from one to the next, largely free of the structure of classical harmony.
Bruckner is perhaps most famous for his symphonies, but his output of sacred music is vast and multifaceted, from large orchestral masses to simple motets. The Advent motet "Virga Jesse" draws on the Isaiah reading heard last week about a branch arising from the stump of Jesse and bringing about reconciliation and peace.
"There is no Rose" is yet another example of a medieval text that draws on the rose metaphor, this time symbolizing the purity of Mary. Like many sacred poems of the time it is macaronic - containing a mixture of vernacular and Latin - possibly as a textual metaphor for the union of the mundane and the divine. As is typical of medieval music, the harmony is at times very open and hollow and at other times rather dense and clustered.
Praetorius' setting of "Lo, How a Rose" is undoubtedly the most famous treatment of this chorale, and this morning we pair it with a canon by Vulpius that spins out of the chorale.
Like "Of a Rose," the text of "The Holly and the Ivy" draws multiple metaphors out of these symbols of nature, and is heard here in a debut arrangement for choir, handbells, piano, and organ.
YOUTH GROUP
The youth are serving at the Chili and Soup Dinner this evening. Then they will take a break December 22 and 29 to be with family. Don’t forget summer trip registrations are due by January 5.
GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE!
Next Sunday, December 22, Room 201 will be the site of a Victorian Christmas reception. Come on up at 9:45 a.m. and see if there’s figgy pudding and sugarplums on the menu. By the way, during this hour there is child care and children’s programming available for infants/toddlers in the nursery, preschoolers in Room 012 and elementary ages in Room 001.
VOLUNTEER AND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES AT WOMEN'S SHELTER
Morningside will provide volunteers at Shearith Israel's Women's Shelter again this year as part of our mission outreach program. Volunteers serve from 6 to 8 p.m. warming up the dinner meal (provided by others) and serving as the women arrive from their daily work or job searches. Kitchen cleanup follows. Volunteer dates are: January 8-12 and February 5-9 (men are welcome). If you can help, contact Phyllis Grimes at grimes2230@bellsouth.net. This winter, the shelter could greatly use donations of mittens, gloves, and hats. Please place your donations in the Welcome Center baskets by this evening’s Carol Sing.
MPP
This 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” across from Alon’s. 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, each have their oldest child in Mrs. Neff's and Ms. Keeton's Pre-K class.
CHRISTMAS TREES
Help build a home for a family in need by buying your Christmas tree at Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church (1015 East Rock Springs Road). Hours are Monday-Friday 5:30-8 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 12:30-6 p.m. through December 20. All proceeds from tree sales go toward Haygood's spring Habitat build.
OUR SYMPATHY TO:
the family of William Grigley on his death December 11 (services pending); and, to Landon Dillard, MPC youth assistant, 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.
‘Tis the Season...
Christmas Pageant
December 15, 5 p.m.
Followed by soup and chili dinner and Carol Sing in Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Eve Worship for Families
December 24, 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
December 24, 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).
Giving/Attendance Update
WORSHIP COUNT 12/8/13 - 191; NEEDED WEEKLY - $15,577; RECEIVED - $10,858; NEEDED YEAR TO DATE - $763,269; RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE - $699, 147
Christian Education at Morningside
CHARLES DICKENS’ "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" AND THE BIBLE
Next Sunday, continue in the spirit of the season at the Victorian Christmas reception given by Drew and Ellen Stockstill and Joseph Brady in Room 201 at 9:45 a.m. Come and bring your friends! For more information contact Drew dstockstill@morningsidepc.org.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
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.
JANUARY SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
Our two adult classes restart in January after the special Advent program. The group meeting in Room 107 at 9:15 a.m. has been working their way through the Bible using the History Channel’s series “The Bible” as a guide, while enjoying breakfast and coffee (January 12, 19, 26). The class in Room 201 meets at 9:45 a.m. starting January 5. Child care is available during both these sessions.
This Week at Morningside
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School; Christmas Pageant Practice
11 a.m. Worship/Special Music Sunday
12 noon Fellowship
5 p.m. Christmas Pageant followed by Soup/Chili Supper and Carol Sing
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Ballet/Tap
6 p.m. Joint Session and Deacon Dinner and Meeting; 7 p.m. Mandolin Society
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
9 a.m. MPP
1 p.m. Mini Monets Art Class; Playball
2:15 p.m. Parkinson Tai Chi
4:30 p.m. Tai Chi
6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
9 a.m. MPP
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
9 a.m. MPP
12 noon 3rd Thursday Theology
1 p.m. Playball
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group
7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
9 a.m. MPP
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
6-10:30 a.m. Virginia Highland Christmas Run (MPC parking lot)
9 a.m. AA Meeting
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Worship
12 noon Fellowship
Pledge Update as of 12/8/13
Pledged amount needed $790,000
Pledges received $660,000
Increases from existing members $ 29,000
New pledges $ 62,000
Number of current pledges 151
Balance of pledges needed $130,000
Gifts of Securities
Some Morningsiders choose to fulfill their annual pledge or make special gifts to Morningside through the gift of stock or other securities. We are always happy to accept such gifts; we ask only that you notify MPC Treasurer Randy Parrish when you initiate a transfer of securities so that we can make sure you receive proper credit for your gift. Should you have questions or wish to make a gift of securities, contact him at randyparrish@bellsouth.net, 770.690.4745.
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. - Philippians 4:6-7
P.J. Britton (Lenna Turner’s niece)
Judy Brooks (Sandy Jones’ friend)
The family and friends of Grier Christenbury
Jean Clark (Sue Ballay’s sister)
Jackie Cleveland
Tarrance Eatman
Kristi Ferrick (Sandy Jones’ friend)
Brenda Fishpaw
Ann Herndon (Will's mother)
Finley Holaway
Friends and relatives of Linda Johnson: Kaitlin Andry, Ron and Ann Reggio, Peggy Johnson Smith, Warren Johnson, Sr., and Sharon Foote
Gayle Jones (Jill Klotz’s mother)
Holly Klotz
Jan McMahan
Meghan Pauls and Alex Page
Anne and Nate Reid
Emil Sanders
John Vytal (Katye Watts’ father)
Katrina Weis
Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks.
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