October 30, 2016

11 a.m. Worship/Baptism

1411 North Morningside Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 TEL 404.876.7396; Preschool 404.685.8758

EMAIL office@morningsidepc.org; WEB morningsidepc.org

*THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*THE CHORAL RESPONSE Come, Labor On ORA LABORA

*THE POSTLUDE Improvisation Jonathan Crutchfield

THE OFFERTORY For the Fruits of This Creation Eric Talley

* THE APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

* THE OFFERING OF PLEDGES (You are invited to bring your pledge card forward and make your commitment during the singing of the hymn.)

*THE HYMN 422 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending BEACH SPRING

OCTOBER 30, 2016 Order of Worship 11:00 a.m.

Thank you for making sure your cell phone is off during the worship hour.

THE GATHERING Sarah Are Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

THE PRELUDE A Mighty Fortress is Our God David Johnson

*THE CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and those who live in it; for God has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers.

People: Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord and who shall stand in God’s holy place?

Leader: Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.

People: They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of their salvation.

Leader: Such is the company of those who seek God, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Let us worship God: Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost.

-Psalm 24:1-6

THE CALL TO CONFESSION

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: When the fullness of time had come, God sent the Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. People: And because you are God’s children, God has sent the Spirit of the Son unto our hearts, crying “Abba, Father!” Leader: So you are no longer a slave, but a child, and if a child, then also an heir, through God. Believe the Promise of the Gospel: People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! -Galatians 4:4-7

THE SOLO RESPONSE Exsultate, Jubilate W. A Mozart Exult, rejoice, O happy souls, and with sweet music let the heavens resound, making answer, with me, to your song. Megan Mashburn, soprano

*THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 414 As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought FOREST GREEN

A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)

* (The asterisk indicates parts of the worship when the congregation is invited to stand as they are able.)

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Eternal God, you are from everlasting to everlasting. You, the creator of heaven and earth extend from the furthest reaches of the universe to the depths of Sheol. Yet in our finite lives, we forget from whom our blessings flow. We blur the lines between creator and creation and think that we are the authors of our own blessings. But you alone are eternal, you alone are the source of all life and all good. We are chastened and we ask forgiveness. Return us to your marvelous image, remind us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and call forth from us the commitment you would have us bring, through Jesus the Christ we pray, Amen.

*THE PEACE OF CHRIST

Leader: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all! People: And also with you.

THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH

(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)

THE ANTHEM He, Watching Over Israel (from “Elijah”) Felix Mendelssohn He, watching over Israel, slumbers not, nor sleeps. Shouldst thou, walking in grief, languish, he will quicken thee.

THE EPISTLE LESSON 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4;11-12 (page 194 in the pew Bible, NT)

THE OLD TESTAMENT Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 (page 821 in the pew Bible, OT)

THE SERMON “Asking God your Hardest Questions” Baron Mullis

*THE HYMN 275 God of Our Life SANDON

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

People: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome this child into Christ’s church. We are the family of God for we are all one in Christ.

THE BAPTISMAL RESPONSE Child of Blessing, Child of Promise KINGDOM

October 30, 2016

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

Welcome to worship at Morningside Presbyterian Church.

Baron Mullis, Senior Pastor is our preacher, Sarah Are, Director of Youth Ministries is our liturgist. Large print hymnals and Bibles as well as hearing aids are available; ushers will gladly assist. Please complete the information in the Friendship Pad at the end of the pews and pass the pads down and back again during the Concerns portion of worship. Children are welcomed and encouraged in worship every Sunday. Should your child grow restless during the service they are invited to exit the sanctuary at the Peace of Christ to attend Sunday School. PreK and Kindergarten are in Room 001 and remain until the end of worship. 1st - 5th Grade in Rooms 003 and 005 and return at the Offertory. Childcare for 0-23 months is in Room 105, and Room 012 for 2 and 3 year olds. Worship bags are available for all children in the narthex.

BAPTISM THIS MORNING

Hunter Reid Hylton, son of Emily and Jordan Hylton, will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning. THE FLOWERS THIS MORNING

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Hunter Reid Hylton by Reid's Baba and Bebe.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY

The Session has set a Congregational Meeting immediately following worship, for the purpose of electing elders and deacons to the Class of 2019, as well as the ONC and APNC.

TODAY IS COMMITMENT SUNDAY

All are invited to come to the front of the church to pledge support for Morningside in 2017. Our pledges allow church leaders to plan Morning-side’s budget for the year ahead, as 96 percent of our funding comes from offerings. This year, we hope to increase our pledges by 2 percent in order to reach our goals in 2017. If you have already made your pledge early or online, we invite you to come forth with an “I have pledged” form to show your support of Commitment Sunday.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

Our next Theology On Tap will be hosted by John Watson on Tuesday, November 1 at 7 p.m. John can be found at 1397 Harvard Road, 30306.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 6. We “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed

ELDER ON CALL: Bobbie McCrackin 404.633.5349

DEACON ON CALL: Cindy Humphries 770.565.8490

USHERS: Nancy Anderson, Beth Baer, Monirah Womack, Nancy Lane

GREETERS: Gail Kitchens, Sanda and Bill Means

COUNTERS: Jeff Peters and Susan Oder

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION HOST: Lib Boggs

INFANT/TODDLER VOLUNTEER: Kaitlin Strickland

TWOS/THREES VOLUNTEER: Kelly Garrison

PREK AND KINDERGARTEN: Betsy Holland and Lisa Harris

1ST-3RD GRADE: Liz Sommerfeld and Becky Schreiber

4TH-5TH GRADE: Lele Ruby

FELLOWSHIP: Commitment Committee– Kim Nuckols

Keep in your prayers... Elizabeth Hope Amis (RoseMary Wells’ sister)

Friends and relatives of Hugh Bell: Connie Crowley, Sandra Fortson, Timothy Johnson, Marilyn Neforas, Kent Smith, and Robin and Charles Wilkins Victor Carballosa Walter Gilbert (Patrick Gilbert’s father)

Ann Herndon (Will’s mother)

Family of Penny Hill

Charlotte Hudson (Jeff Adams’ mother)

Ellen and Jim Landers

Friends and relatives of Linda Johnson

Jan McMahan

Lin Parker (friend of Nancy Coomes)

Marilyn Pentelovich (friend of Shari Tant)

Karen Peterson and family (friend of Daisy Ottmann)

Betty Ray

Peter Regnault (Phil Regnault’s father)

Sandy Ryan

Carlene Sauer (Kasey and Stephanie Libby’s family)

Beth Klotz Von Seggern (Jack Klotz’s sister)

Helen Schroder

Richard and Robert Stack (Jane Stacks’ family)

Shannon Miller and Doug Strain (family of Bill Smith)

Katye, Alex and Finley Watts

Marty Wender (Phil Regnault’s friend)

Evelyn Wimberly (Nancy Frampton’s ex-mother-in-law)

Rick and Lorellee Wolters (Greg Wolter’s parents)

John Young

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

ALL SAINTS’ OBSERVANCE - NOVEMBER 6

All Saints’ Day is a day of observance in the liturgical calendar of the church in which we celebrate the lives of those whose race is run, who have kept the faith, and whose witness lives on among us in the communion of the saints. In our communion liturgy those who passed from this life this year will be remembered with thanksgiving to God for their lives and witnesses. If there are names you would like remembered in this prayer, contact office@Morningsidepc.org.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation 9:45 a.m. Faith Development Class 11 a.m. Worship/Baptism 12 noon Fellowship 4:30 p.m. Youth Group/Youth Choir

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31

9:15 a.m. MPP Halloween Parade 1 p.m. Ballet 7 p.m. Mandolin Society

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 9 a.m. MPP 11 a.m. Yoga 1 p.m. Mini Monet 2:15 p.m. Parkinson Tai Chi 4:30 p.m. Tai Chi 6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers 7:30 p.m. MLPA Zoning

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8:15 a.m. MPP Yoga 9 a.m. MPP 1 p.m. MPP Music 5:45 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

9 a.m. MPP 11 a.m. Fun with Weights 1 p.m. Playball 7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

8:30 a.m. MLPA 9 a.m. MPP 10 a.m. Creative Movement 1 p.m. Karate

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9 a.m. Women’s AA Meeting 10 a.m. Choir/Organ Dress Rehearsal

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation 9:45 a.m. Faith Development Class 11 a.m. Worship/Children’s Sunday School (PreK/Kinder) 12 noon Fellowship 3 p.m. Youth Group

Faith Development at Morningside ADULT CLASS

Next Sunday Van Jensen concludes the class on Seeking God in the Comic Books.

CHILDREN

Children will learn about Moses and explore powerful acts of God this month. After the Israelites were freed and they crossed the Red Sea, Moses and the Israelites celebrated with songs of praise, victory and joy. How can we praise God today?

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT NEEDS YOU!

Now that we have our cast of characters, we need some youth and adult volunteers to help with setting up the day of the pageant, helping with costumes and “shepherding” our littlest actors during the pageant. Rehearsals begin Sunday, November 6. The pageant is Sunday, December18 at 6 p.m. and dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 17 at 4 p.m. If you would like to be involved in this wonderful MPC tradition, please let Sarah Tomaka know at sarah.tomaka@gmail.com ITEMS FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

Due to low supplies at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, the pantry is in great need of canned chicken and tuna, Vienna sausages, ready-to-eat soup, pork and beans, jelly, spaghetti noodles, pasta sauce, juice boxes, 64oz juice bottles, granola bars, instant coffee, grocery bags, zip lock bags of all sizes, egg cartons, squirt soap and small hygiene kits. Donation bins are located in the stairway by the church office. Contact Laura Ulep lauraulep@gmail.com for questions.

ICM PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the InTown Collaborative Ministry pantry to distribute food to the homeless and in-need folks in our area. The pantry is located at Druid Hills Methodist Church on the corner of Ponce and Briarcliff. Please contact Laura Ulep lauraulep@gmail.com or Nancy Collins ncollins0209@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.

ALL AGES “SATURDAY SCHOOL” EVENT

Please join fellow church members of all ages as we continue to grow our partnership with John Wesley Dobbs Elementary in our community. “Saturday School,” as principal Dr. West has coined it, offers Dobbs’ school students a place to learn and grow outside of the regular school

week. MPC plans to support this program on Saturday, November 12. Please join us! More details to come, including team leaders and car-pooling from MPC. Please express your interest to Leslie Prince leslieprince@comcast.net., or Tamara Nix tamaranix@alumni.duke.edu.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The Faith Development Class welcomes all who want to explore ways to become better disciples to join us on Sunday, November 13 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 201. We will brainstorm ideas for the Winter/Spring Faith Development curriculum. The planning session will last no longer than 1 hour. You can bring your kids with their coloring books.

LGBT AND FRIENDS INVITES YOU

The November meeting of LGBT & Friends, LGBT Estate and Financial Planning, will be on Tuesday, November 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the home of Christian Bromley and Christopher Crowder. We will welcome guest speaker Meredith Moore, of Moore Wealth Management. Please RSVP to b.walkuski@gmail.com by Friday, November 11, and they ask for a goodwill contribution of $10 per person to cover the cost of food and drinks. Christian and Christopher’s address is 1870 Wellbourne Drive, N.E., Atlanta 30324.

CAN YOU READ?

That is the only skill needed to help a child learn to love reading. You are invited to read with a child from John Wesley Dobbs Elementary school at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16. Following our reading time, those who wish may join for lunch together. We need to let the principal know how many readers to expect, so please let Baron know you’re coming by replying to office@morningsidepc.org. We will meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. and carpool to Dobbs Elementary School together.

THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE

GIVING INFORMATION TO KNOW

Please consider donating appreciated securities (stocks and bonds). Generally, this results in favorable tax treatment. Also, if you have reached age 70 1/2 remember that contribu-tions from a pre-tax 401(k) or IRA are also tax advantaged. Consult your tax advisor for defin-itive advice. If you choose to contribute in this manner, please contact our church treasurer, Bill Humphries bill48@bellsouth.net or 770.565.8490, for transaction instructions.