19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 10, :00 a.m. Congregational Meeting immediately following worship.

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1 * 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 OFFERTORY Berglund Robert Buckley Farlee 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. 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 10, :00 a.m. *THE BAPTISMAL RESPONSE, DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 542) (Choir sings verse 1 as our baptismal response. Congregation joins verse 4 as our Doxology) 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. *THE HYMN 423 Jesus Shall Reign Were er the Sun *THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *THE CHORAL RESPONSE Go Ye Now in Peace Joyce Eilers Go ye now in peace, And know that the love of God will guide you. Feel His presence here beside you. He will see you through. Go ye now in peace. Congregational Meeting immediately following worship. Baron Mullis, Senior Minister Drew Stockstill, Minister of Young Adults & Adult Education Mason Copeland, Organist/Choirmaster 1411 North Morningside Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA TEL ; Preschool office@morningsidepc.org; WEB morningsidepc.org

2 August 10, 2014 Order of Worship 11:00 a.m. Thank you for making sure your cell phone is off during the worship hour. THE GATHERING Drew Stockstill Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Prière à Notre-Dame from Suite Gothique Léon Boëllmann *THE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. People: Day to day pours forth speech and night declares knowledge. Leader: There is no speech nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. People: The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Let us worship God! Leader: Let us worship God, creator, redeemer and sustainer. Amen. - Psalm 19:1-4 *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 288 I Sing the Mighty Power of God THE CALL TO CONFESSION THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, we know that we may rest in the promises of our baptism we know that your grace rests on us this day and every day. Never for a moment are we outside of your constant care. And yet, things happen. Life tumbles in and your promises seem distant. We retreat into fear. We worry about what we cannot change. Forgive our anxious fears. Lead us to be the people you created us to be: disciples of Jesus Christ, in whose name we name our prayers. Amen. 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 ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. People: Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Leader: When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. Believe the promise of the Gospel: People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. - Colossians 3:1-4 * THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 316) Breathe on me, breath of God, till I am wholly thine, until this earthly part of me glows with thy fire divine. * THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Children ages 3-10 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Threes, fours & fives in Room 011; K - 1 st grade in Room 001; 2 nd- 3 rd grade in Room 003; 4 th- 5 th grade in Room 005). THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH (Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.) THE MINUTE FOR MISSION William Goldsmith, Mia Smith THE EPISTLE LESSON Romans 10:5-15 (page 149 in the pew Bible, NT) THE ANTHEM Jesu, The Very Thought of Thee T.L. de Victoria Jesus, the very thought of thee; the thought with sweetness fills the breast: but sweeter far thy face to see, and in thy presence rest. THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Genesis 37:1-4; (page 32 in the pew Bible, OT) THE SERMON The Minority Report Baron Mullis *THE HYMN 497 With Grateful Hearts Our Faith Professing

3 Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary during worship. Should you find that your child grows restless, there is child care available. Infants/toddlers are cared for in the Nursery in Room 105, two year olds in Room 012. ELDER ON CALL: Beth Baer DEACON ON CALL: Faye McKay-Clegg USHERS: Gloria Joiner, Temple Elliott, Nancy Lane, Brenda Fishpaw COFFEE AND CONVERSATION HOSTS: Patty and Jon Nelson GREETERS: Sanda and Bill Means, Cindy and Bill Humphries COUNTERS: Marshall Hunter, Will Barnette INFANT VOLUNTEER: Laura Fillyaw TODDLER/TWOS VOLUNTEER: Alex Tuuk 3s, 4s, & 5s VOLUNTEERS: Carrie Branon, Heather Regnault K-1st VOLUNTEER: Anne Barnette 2nd-3rd VOLUNTEER: Susan Kimball 4th-5th VOLUNTEER: Jim McKelvey FELLOWSHIP: Handbell Choir (Daniel Easton, coordinator) Find a complete list of our church officers and staff at 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 Keep in your prayers... The family of Linda and Ann Claire Booker Charlie Bowers (Ann Bowers father) The Rev. Canon Domenic Ciannella (Rebecca Shipley s father) Jackie Cleveland Sandra Crawford Dr. Stephen A. Hayner (President, Columbia Theological Seminary) Ann Herndon (Will s mother) Finley Holaway The family and friends of Greg Holbrook Jane Huff (Walter Huff s mother) Friends and relatives of Linda Johnson: Kaitlin Andry, Ron and Ann Reggio, Peggy Johnson Smith, Warren Johnson, Sr. Gayle Jones (Jill Klotz s mother) Vicky Langford (James Beasley s mother) Philip Marshall (Georgia Marshall s brother-inlaw) Jan McMahan Hugh McNeill (John McNeill s father) Marilyn Neforas (Hugh Bell s friend) Lloyd Prince The friends and family of Hugh Ragsdale Anne and Nate Reid Jennifer and Jason Swafford (Sandy Jones friends) John Vytal (Katye Watts father) Steve Ware (Shirley Adair s brother-in-law) Ethel Young (John Young s mother) Please submit prayer requests using the prayer cards in the pew racks. WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY Welcome to worship at Morningside Presbyterian Church. 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. Worship notebooks and books for children are located in the library. Nursery for infants and toddlers is in Room 105; 2 year olds are in Room 012. Children ages 3-10 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes: Threes, fours, and fives-room 011; K-1st grade- Room 001; 2nd-3rd grade-in Room 003; 4th-5th grade-in Room 005. FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY The flowers today are given to the glory of God in celebration of the sixth anniversary of Sarah and Peter Chatel. SERVICE MUSIC Suite Gothique - French composer Léon Boëllmann ( ) composed Suite Gothique in An admirer of Caser Franck and Camille Saint-Saëns, Boëllmann s organ repertoire is grounded in the French romantic school with a turn-of-the-century Post-romantic esthetic. Suite Gothique, his better-known composition, is mostly remembered by the closing Toccata. The third movement, Prière à Notre-Dame, is a soft lyrical piece, intended to be a prayer to Our Lady. - We invite those who wish to remain seated until the postlude has ended. BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY Hugh Thomas Garrison, son of Kelly and Ed Garrison, will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning. August 10, 2014 WELCOMING OUR CHILDREN IN WORSHIP You will notice this morning that our elementary age children will return to worship during the offering. As our Sunday School year kicks off today, we are strengthening our offerings for the children by providing them an opportunity to participate in a bit more worship time while still having their own age appropriate children's worship. By returning during the offering, they can participate by presenting their own offerings alongside those of the adults, they can be present with their families on Communion Sundays, and they can be surrounded by the congregation that shares in their baptismal vows to support them in their faith journeys. Please know that it may take a few weeks for this re-entry to worship to become a smooth process. We appreciate your prayers as we continually seek ways to help our children learn that this time of worship is indeed for them too. GIVE TO THORNWELL Four times a year, we receive a special offering during worship. This morning, please place your offering in a child-made envelope in your bulletin to give to Thornwell Home for Children. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Following worship this morning, we will take a congregational vote to call Rev. Drew Stockstill to become our full-time installed Associate Pastor. Please be here for this important meeting. Child care will continue. MEAL AT JOURNEY Many thanks to the MPC softball team for providing this evening s meal for 30 men at Journey. A SPECIAL DATE Don t miss being in church next Sunday, August 17 for our annual This I Believe Sunday. Homilies will be delivered by three of our Morningside members: Betsy Holland, Lisa Jern, and Alex Page.

4 LYDIA CIRCLE Our next Lydia Circle gathering will be Thursday, August 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Suzanne MacPherson has graciously agreed to host (828 Clemont Drive; behind Inman Middle School). There is parking on the street. Please bring something to drink or an appetizer/dessert to share. RSVP to Lele Ruby leleruby@bellsouth.net. We look forward to seeing everyone. SHEPHERDS, TEACHERS & VOLUNTEERS - As we kicked off the Sunday School year this morning, we'd like to extend a special thank you to all our shepherds, teachers and volunteers. Each age group has a volunteer shepherd that coordinates the lists and sends you friendly reminders. Kelly Garrison - infants & toddlers; Amy Millard & Lisa Harris - twos; Kim Nuckols - threes and fours; Robin Hackney - Kindergarten-1st grade; Lele Ruby - 2nd-3rd grade; Joanna Irwin - 4th-5th grade. We are pleased to have Debbi Loomis continue as our K-1st teacher and Jessica Coons has returned as our 2nd-3rd grade teacher. Watch for news on 4th-5th grade coleaders in next few weeks. - All our volunteers are greatly appreciated and we welcome even more. With our younger classes, we often have parents rotating off and on as they welcome new members to their family, so support from the whole congregation is always needed to provide a loving environment for our children. Contact any shepherd or Program Director Melinda Sandkam if you can help out once every weeks. - The elementary age are discovering improvements to each of their rooms this morning and tweaks to our children's worship. Peak in their rooms any week to see these new and exciting changes. Three and fours volunteers will be doing some training in next few weeks. Mark your calendars to meet in Room 011 at 9:45 a.m. either August 17 or 24. CHILDREN'S CHOIR Practices for Cherub and Treble Choirs start on Wednesday, August 27. If you didn't get a chance to talk with Children's Choir Director Rebecca Shipley at Sunday School Kick Off this morning contact her at rebeccashipley@ pop.mindspring.com to let her know of your interest. Older elementary will be in Treble Choir which will now meet on Wednesdays 4:15-5pm each week and younger elementary will be in the Cherub Choir meeting 5-5:30 p.m. SANCTUARY FLOWERS A flower calendar is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the Session Room, and if you wish to give flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, we invite you to write your name and phone number next to the desired date. It is possible to share a date with other members if you want to give one arrangement or you may sign up alone to give both arrangements. Contact Anna Best in the church office for more information. SAVE THE DATE It s not too soon to mark off October on your calendar and plan to get away to cool and lovely Montreat, NC, for our sixth annual allchurch retreat! Each year, it s been an event to remember for the whole family. Watch for registration materials this month. Sign up and pay at the Congregational Lunch August 24 and save $25 per person. OUR SYMPATHY TO Bill Smith on the death of his mother, Sarah Smith Crump, on August 5. Funeral services were Thursday, August 7 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. CONGRATULATIONS TO Lee Anne and Hunter Sapp on the birth of their son, Dixon Alexander, on July 24. Big sister is Anna Gray. Christian Education at Morningside ADULT CLASSES When two different groups meet from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings, there will be plenty to discuss and learn, August 17 through September 28. Using Paul's letters to look at the issues the early Christians wrestled with, the class topic in Room 107 will be The First Christians and how we wrestle with many of the same issues today. Dr. Carol Senf will lead a discussion of The Psalms in Room 201. CHILDREN S CLASSES Today, the Pre-K class will hear the story Lions and Bears and learn how young David protected the sheep in his care. The elementary age class will share the first all-elementary age worship time and will create their own hymnals. This Week at Morningside SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation 9:45 a.m. Church School Kickoff 11 a.m. Worship with baptism followed by Congregational Meeting/Thornwell Offering 12 noon Fellowship 12:15 p.m. Deacons 6 p.m. Journey MONDAY, AUGUST 11 ; MPP Teacher Meeting 7 p.m. Mandolin Society 7:30 p.m. MLPA TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 2:15 p.m. Tai Chi 6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers 7:30 p.m. Preschool Committee WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 9 a.m. AA Meeting SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation 9:45 a.m. Church School 11 a.m. This I Believe Worship 12 noon Fellowship 12:30 p.m. RHO Readers First Aid/CPR Training Each year, the preschool offers First Aid/CPR Training. Anyone in the community is welcome to participate. Contact MPP Director Sarah Tomaka mpp@morningsidepc.org to sign up for the Friday, August 22 course from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost is $20 (please make checks payable to First Response ). Attendance and Giving Update WORSHIP COUNT 8/3/ NEEDED WEEKLY $15,726 RECEIVED $14,019 NEEDED YEAR TO DATE $487,507 RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE $438,938

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