January 29, 2017 11 a.m. Worship

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

EMAIL office@morningsidepc.org; WEB morningsidepc.org

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*THE CHORAL RESPONSE Till All Things Now Living Unite ASH GROVE

THE POSTLUDE Improvisation Jonathan Crutchfield

*THE HYMN 554 Let All Things Now Living ASH GROVE

*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 OFFERTORY The God of Abraham Praise - Movement 2 David N. Johnson

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 APOSTLES’ CREED Baron Mullis

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.

JANUARY 29, 2017 Order of Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

THE GATHERING Beth Waltemath Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

THE PRELUDE The God of Abraham Praise - Movement 1 David N. Johnson

*THE CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Lord, you call us blessed when we live as though we belong to you. People: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for ours is the kingdom of heaven. Leader: Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. People: Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth. Leader: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for we will be filled. People: Blessed are the merciful for we will be shown mercy. Leader: Rejoice and be glad, for great is the kingdom of heaven. People: Praise be to God, ruler of heaven and earth. Amen. -Matthew 5:1-12

THE CALL TO CONFESSION

*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 455) And everyone of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part. O sing ye! Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and cast on God your care! Alleluia! Allelu-ia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 455 All Creatures of Our God and King LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Verses 1, 2, 4 and 6

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 PASSING OF THE PEACE

“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” -Martin Luther King Jr.

THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH

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

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me become night,” even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for darkness is as light to you. People: In God, all things are made in love. Darkness and light surround us in comfort and in wisdom and lead us in the path of grace. Leader: Friends, hear the good news of the Gospel. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, loved and free. Amen. -Psalm 139: 11-12

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord, you search us and know us. You greet us when we awake and bless us when we retire for the day. You search our thoughts, discern our paths, and know our ways even when they are mysterious to us. Your knowledge is too won-derful for us; we want to hide from it. We want to avoid the depth of your calling to us. We want to place boundaries on our service to others. But wherever we go, you are there. Cure the fear that makes us flee. Cradle the love inside us that assures us of your merciful presence and abiding grace. Amen -Psalm 139: 1-8

THE ANTHEM Psalm 139 Allen Pote Lord, you have searched me and known me, you know everything I do. When I rise and lie down, you are with me through and through. Before a word is on my tongue, you know what I will say, your presence follows me day by day. Where can I flee from your spirit? Where can I go to run away? If I go to heaven, or live in hell, you are there. Search me, O God, and know me, try me and know my heart. See if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Amen.

THE PSALTER LESSON Psalm 136: 1-12, 23-24 (page 543 in the pew Bible, OT)

*THE HYMN 363 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me SOJOURNER

THE SERMON “How Deep Are You Prepared to Go” Rev. Dr. Paul Smith

THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 5:1-12 (page 4 in the pew Bible, NT)

January 29, 2017

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

Welcome to worship at Morningside Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Dr. Paul Smith, Guest Pastor is our preacher and Baron Mullis, Senior Pastor and Beth Waltemath, Associate for Mission and Faith Development are our liturgists. 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. Those who wish to attend Sunday School may do so after the Peace of Christ. Childcare for 0-23 months is in Room 105, and Room 012 for 2 and 3 year olds. Pre-K through Kindergarten are in room 001.

1st through 3rd grade are in room 003. 4th through 5th grade are in room 005

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

The session has called a congregational meeting following worship today. The purpose of this annual meeting is for the congregation to receive the budget as information and to hear announcements related to the life of the church. Child care will continue.

JOIN OUR POETRY GROUP

Morningside offers a poetry group that is a source of ideas, motivation and inspiration. One of the most rewarding benefits of joining our poetry

group is sharing your ideas and visions in good company. We will meet on Thursday, February 9 at 12:30 p.m. in Baron’s office. Please RSVP to the office office@morningsidepc.org.

SMILE FOR THE CAMERA

Lifetouch photogra-phers will be at Morningside begin-ning Wednesday, February 1 through Sunday, February 5, and again

on Wednesday, February 8 through Sunday, February 12 to take portraits for our new church directory. For more information, please see today's insert.

BECOME A MEMBER

Morningside encourages our visitors to unite with Morningside Presbyterian Church by becoming a member! Our first New Member class of the year will be Sunday, February 19. If you plan to be there or have any questions please contact Baron Mullis baron.mullis@morningsidepc.org.

FAMILY MISSION HELPING WITH

REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP

Thank you to our families who signed up to generously donate new and used items to help the refugee family settle into Atlanta. There are still a few remaining items, including a convertible car seat, comforters, and mattresses needed to complete the baby and children items. For more information, contact elizabethsommerfeld @gmail.com.

ELDER ON CALL: Nancy Collins

DEACON ON CALL: Sanda Means

USHERS: Laura Fillyaw, Beth Baer, Dianne Johnson and Nancy Anderson

GREETERS: Nancy Hamilton, Gail Kitchens, Cindy and Bill Humphries

COUNTERS: Martin Dunlap and Gail Kitchens

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION HOST: Hillery McNeill

NURSERY VOLUNTEER: Hillery McNeill

TWOS/THREES VOLUNTEER: Leigh Gobbel

PRE-K AND K: Betsy Holland and Carol Senf

1ST - 3RD GRADE: Julie Schoen and Kelly Anderson

4TH & 5TH GRADE: Joanna Irwin and Mark Gilbreath

FELLOWSHIP: MPC Children's Choir - Sarah Beth Gehl

Keep in your prayers... Sue Blouin

Patricia Boyko

Jean Brady (Joe Brady’s mother)

Keri Catlett Ann Coffey (Sarah Beth Gehl’s mother) Connie Crowley Brenda Fishpaw Sandra Fortson Walter Gilbert (Patrick Gilbert’s father)

Kat Harris (Eric Harris’ mother)

Ann Herndon (Will Herndon’s mother)

Charlotte Hudson (Jeff Adams’ mother)

Friends and relatives of Linda Johnson

Jan McMahan

Nancy Miles

Lin Parker (Nancy Coomes’ friend)

Karen Peterson and family (Daisy Ottmann’s friend)

Bev Reed

Regnault family

Carlene Sauer (Kasey and Stephanie Libby’s family)

Beth Klotz Von Seggern (Jack Klotz’s sister)

Marlie Ann Senf

Carol and Bill Southwood

Robert Stack (Jane Stack’s family)

Shannon Miller and Doug Strain (Bill Smith’s family)

Mary Turner (Sanda Means’ mother)

Wells family

Marty Wender (Phil Regnault’s friend)

Dr. Nathaniel West (Dr. West’s father)

Baby Oliver Whiddon (Jill Klotz’s friend)

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

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

At-

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation 9:45 a.m. Faith Development/Confirmation 11 a.m. Worship/Children’s Sunday School (PreK-5th); Congregational Meeting immedi-ately following worship 12 noon Fellowship 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m. Youth Group

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

9 a.m. MPP 1 p.m. MPP Ballet 7 p.m. Mandolin Society

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 9 a.m. MPP 11 a.m. Yoga 1 p.m. Mini Monets 2:15 p.m. Parkinson’s Tai Chi 4:30 p.m. Tai Chi 6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8:15 MPP Children’s 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, FEBRUARY 2

9 a.m. MPP 9:15 a.m. Musical Trio 11 a.m. Fun with Weights 1 p.m. MPP Playball 6 p.m. Night Yoga 7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 9 a.m. MPP 9:45 a.m. Creative Movement 1 p.m. Karate

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 9 a.m. Women’s AA Meeting

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation 9:45 a.m. Faith Development/Confirmation 11 a.m. Worship/Children’s Sunday School (PreK/K)/Communion 12 noon Fellowship 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Renovation Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m. Youth Group

Faith Development at Morningside ADULT CLASS

Next week, Jim Martin will lead us in a session on national and international issues and the PC (USA)’s stance on these. CHILDREN

Come to the River: John the Baptist grew up and began baptizing people in the River Jordan. Jesus came from Nazareth to be baptized by John. As Jesus was coming out of the water the Spirit descended on him like a dove, and a voice from heaven claimed Jesus as God’s Son. Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his ministry. Matthew 3:13-17

DONATIONS ARE WELCOME

Thank you to all who signed up to bring items for the apartment to house a refugee family. Please drop your donations off in the stairwell to the right of the welcome center. Donations will be transported and stored on the stage in the fellowship hall until the family is identified and an apartment is rented. For larger items like a sofa, décor or items not on the list or on the giving tree, email a photo and dimensions to katyemae@gmail.com. We will contact you for delivery when the space is rented and our extra needs are identified.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The women’s shelter at Shearith Israel’s (SI) Rebecca’s Tent has been an important part of Morningside’s Mission Program in years past. The next available dates to volunteer are Friday, February 10 through Sunday,

February 12. Volunteers arrive at the shelter (1180 University Drive, 30306) at 6 p.m. to warm and serve the meal to residents. We leave by 8 p.m. Sign up on the mission bulletin board.

VOLUNTEER WITH ICM

Have you been interested in getting more in-volved in a local charity? Now is the time to consider volunteering with InTown Collabora-tive Ministries Food Pantry. This is an im-portant ministry that helps distribute food to low income and homeless people in our imme-diate area. The location has moved to McIver Hall behind Druid Hills Presbyterian Church (1026 Ponce de Leon) and needs your help on Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions please contact Laura Ulep lauraulep@gmail.com or 843.607.3980.

THIS WEEK AT MORNINGSIDE

FEBRUARY: If you have a child in middle or high school you are invited to join Youth Director, Sarah Are, and the youth advisors for a fellowship happy hour! We will meet on Saturday, February 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Highland Tap! Hope to see you there!

MARCH: Ash Wednesday service begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1.

APRIL: Maundy Thursday, April 13 begins at 7 p.m. and Good Friday

service will be at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.

Easter will have two identical services: 9 a.m. followed by the 11 a.m.

MAY: Graduation Recognition will occur on Sunday, May 7.

JUNE: Vacation Bible School begins Monday, June 12 and ends Thursday, June 15.

AUGUST: Sunday School Kickoff begins Sunday, August 6.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT MORNINGSIDE NOW THROUGH AUGUST