Month at a Glance April 2018 1411 North Morningside Drive, NE TEL. 404.876.7396 Atlanta, Georgia. 30306 WEB morningsidepc.org
From Mardee’s Desk Morningside Happenings
In my Minute for Mission remarks on Palm Sunday, I Theology on Tap – Tuesday, April 3, 7 p.m. Host talked about an extensive study by Search Institute that will be Alan Bremer, 785 Cumberland Rd, 30306. RSVP has been engaged in national research as to why young to [email protected]. adults leave the church and do not come back as adults. Second Sunday @8:45 – This is an additional option Their findings indicate that children who do not know the for worship that keeps in mind families, folks who are language of the church feel they cannot blend in to be one early risers, and anyone looking to get an early start! We among many, at best, or embarrassingly stand out, at aim to keep things simple while ensuring that all the worst. Search Institute goes on to say that children who familiar and well-loved elements of worship are included. are not in worship before the third grade leave the church Please join us at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 8. and do not return after high school. I ask you to welcome them joyfully and adopt a child Adult Faith Development – Faith and Film Series to sit with you so parents can concentrate on worship. Continues, led by Anna Miles Give it serious thought and ask a child that you have April 8 wanted to get to know better. Guide them in worship by Jesus of Montreal is a Christ-figure film from 1989, in showing and talking to them about the parts of worship. which the story of Christ is examined metaphorically. In Have them stand when we stand. Have them follow your this case writer/director Denys Arcand tells the story of fingers as you point to each word in the hymns we sing. Daniel, an aspiring actor and his friends who decide to But most of all, to everyone who is in worship, show take on the task of producing a Passion Play after a church the children how valued worshipping is in your life. Say asks for them to “update” their original script. Over the the words of everything written in the bulletin with true course of the film, Daniel begins to recognize parallels meaning and purpose. (Have you ever noticed that between his own life and the life of the Christ he is everything in the bulletin follows the theme of the portraying, as the Passion Play becomes popular with the scripture and sermon?) When the scripture is read, use masses, but incites the wrath of the Catholic Church. Film the pew Bible (or your own) and hold it where the showing at 12:45 p.m. in the Session Room. children can follow along as you move your finger under LGBT & Friends – Join us as we welcome local actors the words. (and Morningside members) Bryan Davis, Ann Marie and More ideas have been shared with the worship team Joe Knezevich. We will discuss their roles in the recent of the Session for other avenues to be more engaging for Atlanta productions of Angels in America and Perfect children. Watch for them in the coming months. We Arrangement. Dinner and conversation in Fellowship Hall want to engage them so that they, too, feel they are right on Tuesday, April 10, from 7 - 9 p.m. Please RSVP now a valued part of the body of Christ. [email protected].
Mardee Rightmyer New Tai Chi Class for Beginners Director of Children’s Ministry This 8-week series begins on Tuesday, April 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Come learn this ancient, proven technique for stress relief and balance. Contact Bob Wells at 404.786.4650 for more information.
REMEMBER – every Sunday we have two opportunities for Fellowship. At 9:30 meet in the Welcome Center for Coffee & Conversation. After the 11 o’clock worship service, join members and guests in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and the chance to get to know one another better.
MPC Couples – we are meeting at Carolyn & Peter knowledge of how to identify someone having thoughts Cobb’s home, 1150 St. Charles Pl., 30306, April 13 of suicide and link them to life-saving resources. at 7 p.m. All are welcome! RSVP Women’s Roundtable – Monday, April 23, 6:30 [email protected]. p.m. at a local restaurant. This social gathering offers all ICM Food Pantry women in the church the opportunity for fellowship and The ICM Food Pantry workday is Saturday, April 14 at education. Contact Sarah Brownlee to RSVP. Druid Hills Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. to 1:00 Presbyterians Got Talent! p.m. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early for a brief On Saturday, April 28, performers from all over orientation. Children with parents are welcome to help Greater Atlanta Presbytery will unite their gifts to with this important MPC mission project. raise money for Shalom International Ministry. The Men’s Breakfast show begins at 7 p.m. at Morningside Presbyterian All men are invited to join the Morningside group of men Church. Register to perform by Monday, April 2 by at American Roadhouse, 842 N. Highland Avenue, for emailing Dee Raeside [email protected] or breakfast and conversation Wednesday, April 18, at 7 Lloyd Prince [email protected]. a.m. You are invited to bring a topic or scripture to discuss. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alex Page [email protected]. MPC Affinity Groups Spring Fling for Kids/Grill Off for Grown Ups LGBT & Friends Bring the little ones in your lives to the Preschool’s Spring Contact: Michael Siedschlag Fling Saturday, April 21, 10am-1pm. There will be ([email protected]) bouncies, a train, face painting, petting zoo, crafts, and Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month so much more! The second annual Grill Off is an opportunity for adults to enjoy delicious grilled items – Women’s Roundtable $15 sample all! This event welcomes all in the Contacts: Sarah Brownlee ([email protected]) neighborhood and is our second largest fundraiser. Be Betsy Holland ([email protected]) a sponsor, bring a child (or two or three), come enjoy Meets the 4th Monday of every month lunch at the Grill Off, or volunteer for a 1.5 hour shift One Gray Hair before, during or after. Not to be missed, an opportunity Contact: Sarah Brownlee ([email protected]) to win a fabulous Class Basket valued at $100 in our prize Meets the 3rd Wednesday of odd months (excluding July) drawing. Tickets are available on Sundays before event. Contact [email protected] with any questions. Theology on Tap Contact: Ken Sharpe ([email protected] safeTALK Training Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month Morningside will host a safeTALK training at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 in the Fellowship Hall. The RHO Readers program is about 3-3.5 hours and will be presented by Contact: Jill Klotz ([email protected]) rd the Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Meets the 3 Sunday of every month at 12:30 Suicide Prevention (AFSP). There is no cost to participate Arts and Crafts in the program. AFSP’s mission is to save lives and bring Contact: Beth Baer ([email protected]) hope to those affected by suicide. You must be 15 or Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday every month at 12:00 older to attend. safeTALK is a powerful experience. You can expect Couples Group Contact: Kathy Bremer ([email protected]) to feel challenged, empowered, and hopeful. Your nd safeTALK trainer will demonstrate the importance of Meets the 2 Friday every month suicide alertness and help you identify ways people Men’s Breakfast invite help when they’re having thoughts of suicide. Contact: Alex Page ([email protected]) safeTALK’s steps provide a simple yet effective method Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month to engage with people who are having thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources that can carry out a full-scale intervention. At the end of the training, you’ll have a chance to practice these skills firsthand. All in all, you can expect to leave safeTALK with practical Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 EASTER Office Closed MPP Spring MPP Spring Break MPP Spring MPP Spring Break Break Break MPP Spring 7:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m., Worship Break 11 a.m., Yoga Chancel Choir 11 a.m., Yogasculpt 10:30 a.m., Coffee and 12 p.m., Arts & 2:15 p.m., Conversation Crafts Guild Parkinson’s 6:15 p.m., Tai Chi Strategic Planning 11 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Theology 7:30 p.m., on Tap Handbells
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8:45 a.m., Second 7 p.m., 11 a.m., Yoga 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m., High 10 a.m., ICM Sunday Worship Children’s meet at MPC to Yogasculpt School Mystery Food Pantry Ministry 2:15 p.m., go read at Dobbs Night 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Parkinson’s Elementary 7:30 p.m., Dobbs Saturday Tai Chi Handbells 7 p.m., Couples School 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m., Group Worship/Installation of 4:30 p.m., Chancel Choir Reverend Emma Tai Chi
12 p.m. Fellowship 7 p.m., Preschool honoring Rev. Emma Committee
12:45 p.m. Faith and Film 7 p.m., LGBT & Friends 5:30 p.m., Youth Choir
6 p.m., Youth Group 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 12 p.m., Arts & 11 a.m., Yoga 7:00 a.m., Men’s 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m., 10 a.m., MPP Crafts Guild Breakfast Yogasculpt Middle School Spring Fling 11 a.m., Worship 2:15 p.m., Mystery Night Parkinson’s 7:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m., Deacons Tai Chi Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m., Handbells 12:30 p.m., RHO 4:30 p.m., Readers Tai Chi
5:30 p.m., Youth Choir
6 p.m., Youth Group 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 6:30 p.m., 11 a.m., Yoga 7:30 p.m., 11 a.m., 7:00 p.m., Women’s Chancel Choir Yogasculpt Presbyterians Got 11 a.m., Worship Roundtable 2:15 p.m., Talent Show Parkinson’s 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., safeTALK 7 p.m., Session Tai Chi Fourth Thursday Training Theology 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., Youth Choir Tai Chi 7:30 p.m., Handbells 6 p.m., Youth Group 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Yoga 7:30 p.m., 11 a.m., Chancel Choir Yogasculpt 11 a.m., Worship/Youth 2:15 p.m., Sunday Parkinson’s 7:30 p.m., Tai Chi Handbells 6 p.m., Youth Group 4:30 p.m., Tai Chi
Session Notes The Session gathered for its monthly meeting on March Commitment Ministries is looking for some volunteers to 19. The following reports were made. join their team. If interested contact Sarah Beth Gehl or Suzanne Macpherson. Children and Families Ministries is working on plans to boost Sunday School attendance. There will be Saturday Worship and the Arts Ministries has been busy preparing School at Dobbs on April 14. for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter services. Replacement of the organ console is Youth and Families Ministries reported that Confirmation very high on the team’s priority list of projects they Class is going very well and there’s a called session have slated for 2018. The Pew Guild is in need of meeting planned for May 7 at 6:30 p.m. for confirmands volunteers, so reach out to Michael Morgan or Philip to present their Faith Statements. Hawkins if interested. Facilities Committee reported that Fellowship Hall construction will be finished by Easter.
Human Resources Committee announced our new Administration and Communications Coordinator has been chosen, Megan Mashburn.
April Birthdays 11 Julie Brow 20 Brad Strickland 3 Katye Watts 12 Hope Bothwell 20 Sophie Markovic 3 Robert Bartis 12 Kelly Goldsmith 20 Thomas Markovic 4 Henry Jonas 13 Greg Johnson 20 Isabella Perez 6 Joe Ballay 13 Brent Mooneyham 20 Georgia Moore 6 Sarah Burns 13 Mindy Potter 21 Frances Adams 7 Michael Perez 13 Brandon Odom 22 Sue Ballay 8 John Blevins 15 Jeff Adams 23 John Fillyaw 8 Liz Sommerfeld 16 Bryson Hankinson 23 Chip Edgerton 9 Austin Davis 18 Andrew Stewart 24 Rebecca Holmes 11 Natalie Batchelor 18 Ezra Zook 25 Caroline Tanner
Morningside Hosts Neighborhood Groups Morningside Presbyterian Church has a long and proud history of opening our doors to various neighborhood cultural and civic associations. We host routine meetings and, on occasion, special events. Among those are MLPA planning, zoning and safety meetings; Women’s AA group; the Mandolin Society; Weight Watchers and others. Various musical performances, including most recently Coro Vocati, have been held in our sanctuary which has some of the best acoustics around. Morningside Patrol has an office in our building. It’s important to MPC to welcome and support our neighbors, not only on Sundays, but during the week as well! For more information about neighborhood groups contact our Office Administrator at 404.876.7396.
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