From our senior Pastor
The gift of giving
What we believe about giving determines how we give. If we believe God—what he has said in his word—we will give generously, cheerfully, sacrificially. We will also give expectantly since God has promised in his word to reward those who give. When we give expecting him to fulfill his promises to us, we are demonstrating our faith that God really does reward his faithful people. His rewards—the gifts God gives to givers—are immense, they are rich, and they are eternal!
– Pastor Jonathan
– Pastor Jonathan
Thursday, november 4th at 11:30 in the fellowship center
We will have a program presented by a 99-year-old veteran to celebrate Veterans Day. The meal will be catered for a cost of $6 each. Sponsors will call for reservations. For more information, contact Faye Snow, fanddsnow@yahoo.com or Diane Padgett, diane58@knology.net .
senior adult ministry
saturday, december 4th, at 10:00 am in the fellowship hall
Join us for lots of food, Christmas songs, bingo and prizes!
Sign up to bring a dish or a wrapped "re-gift" for a Bingo prize! Sign up on Sundays in the Gathering Room or by calling Carol Gallups.
Sign up to bring a dish or a wrapped "re-gift" for a Bingo prize! Sign up on Sundays in the Gathering Room or by calling Carol Gallups.
Student Ministry
Student bonfire
The Student Ministry will have a bonfire on Saturday, November 13th from 4 pm-8 pm at Theo and Kate McGee’s property in Seale, AL. Students will meet at the property. Signup online on the Student Ministry page of the MBC website.
cracker barrel thanksgiving breakfast
On Wednesday, November 24th, at 10:00 am the students will meet at Cracker Barrel for their annual Thanksgiving Breakfast. Students can signup for this also on the student ministry page of the MBC website.
OUR students had a wonderful time at their progressive dinner last month!
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Join us on Saturday afternoon, November 13th at 4pm for an entertaining opportunity to prepare your heart for the Christ-child AND show your support to local young singers from the Schwob School of Music all at the same time!
The Schwob School of Music Opera Theatre Program will present Amahl and the Night Visitors in our sanctuary. This one-act (50 minute) operatic production tells the imagined (and sometimes hilarious!) story of the Three Kings and their surprise overnight stay at the house of the young, crippled boy Amahl and his widowed mother. The production will be fully staged and costumed and is in English. A synopsis will be provided. It is child-friendly for elementary ages and up.
As per CSU Voice Faculty policy, singers must be masked. But we hope you will support them nonetheless in their efforts to perform under conditions they have no power to control.
Whatsoever you do for the least of these you do unto me. Matt. 25:40
Donations of non-perishable food items are also accepted at this performance to stock the
Columbus State University Food Pantry.
The Schwob School of Music Opera Theatre Program will present Amahl and the Night Visitors in our sanctuary. This one-act (50 minute) operatic production tells the imagined (and sometimes hilarious!) story of the Three Kings and their surprise overnight stay at the house of the young, crippled boy Amahl and his widowed mother. The production will be fully staged and costumed and is in English. A synopsis will be provided. It is child-friendly for elementary ages and up.
As per CSU Voice Faculty policy, singers must be masked. But we hope you will support them nonetheless in their efforts to perform under conditions they have no power to control.
Whatsoever you do for the least of these you do unto me. Matt. 25:40
Donations of non-perishable food items are also accepted at this performance to stock the
Columbus State University Food Pantry.
missions opportunity
Operation Christmas Child box collection date for Morningside is Sunday, November 14th. You can also pay for and pack a box online at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/ The amount for shipping is $9.
During the month of November, the Global Missions Committee will be sponsoring a shoe drive for Safehouse Ministries. They will be collecting new and gently used shoes for men and women to prepare them to move back into the workforce and everyday life. Collection boxes will be in the Gathering Room, Fellowship Center and in the church office. The committee will even pick up donations from your home if needed. If you have questions, please contact Rick or Donna Stallings at ricks@safeguardservice.com or 706-593-5990. The mission of Safehouse Ministries is to love and serve the homeless, addicted, and/or incarcerated men and women as they transition back into the community.
During the month of November, the Global Missions Committee will be sponsoring a shoe drive for Safehouse Ministries. They will be collecting new and gently used shoes for men and women to prepare them to move back into the workforce and everyday life. Collection boxes will be in the Gathering Room, Fellowship Center and in the church office. The committee will even pick up donations from your home if needed. If you have questions, please contact Rick or Donna Stallings at ricks@safeguardservice.com or 706-593-5990. The mission of Safehouse Ministries is to love and serve the homeless, addicted, and/or incarcerated men and women as they transition back into the community.
THANK YOU!
A big thank you to everyone who supported our blood drive on October 26th. We had 25 blood donors and eight Power Red donors for a total of 33 units, exceeding our goal of 25 units. We appreciate all who volunteered and all who donated. You helped save someone’s life!
women's ministry
women's prayer breakfast
Join us on Saturday morning, November 6th for a Women’s Prayer Breakfast (9:30-11:30)! There will be lots of delicious food and a sweet time of prayer together for our church family, our community and our nation. Registration is free, but everyone is encouraged to participate in our Wear One Bring One “Unmentionable” Drive. As part of our service to the community, let’s show women in need some “support” through donations of new bras and packaged underwear! All gifts will go straight to Damascus Way Home for Women and Children. Register online before Friday, November 5th!
Save the date: Cookie decorating
"Build a House” Workshop and Cookie Exchange! December 5th, 4 pm-6 pm! We’ve done the hard work; you do the fun part! Bring your friends, kids and grandkids for a tasty afternoon of gingerbread house building, decorating, and cookie exchanging. With an emphasis on building our faith on the solid rock of Christ, you won’t want to miss this fun, family event! A small registration fee will cover supplies. Signup information coming soon.
morningside prayer ministry
Morningside has a new prayer ministry facilitated by Michelle Repass and Kimberly McGuire.
Sunday mornings at 10:00 until 10:15, people are invited to come together in the church parlor of the Gathering Room for a time of prayer for the worship service. Anyone is invited to join for prayer.
On Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the prayer parlor, join this mid-week prayer group for a time of studying prayers in the Bible, learning how to start a prayer journal and spending time in prayer for specific needs at Morningside. You can contact Michelle at 706-218-3594 for more information.
To submit a prayer request, you may complete a prayer card (located in the Gathering Room) and leave it in the offering plates or submit your prayer request online.
Sunday mornings at 10:00 until 10:15, people are invited to come together in the church parlor of the Gathering Room for a time of prayer for the worship service. Anyone is invited to join for prayer.
On Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the prayer parlor, join this mid-week prayer group for a time of studying prayers in the Bible, learning how to start a prayer journal and spending time in prayer for specific needs at Morningside. You can contact Michelle at 706-218-3594 for more information.
To submit a prayer request, you may complete a prayer card (located in the Gathering Room) and leave it in the offering plates or submit your prayer request online.
Upcoming Events
November 4 - Widows' Luncheon
November 6 - Women's Prayer Breakfast
November 13 - Student Ministry Bonfire
November 24 - Student Ministry Cracker Barrel Breakfast
December 4 - Senior Adult Christmas Brunch and Bingo
December 5 - Women's Ministry Cookie Exchange
November 6 - Women's Prayer Breakfast
November 13 - Student Ministry Bonfire
November 24 - Student Ministry Cracker Barrel Breakfast
December 4 - Senior Adult Christmas Brunch and Bingo
December 5 - Women's Ministry Cookie Exchange