new sermon series
Sun of righteousness, rise: lessons in longing & hope
If you’ve ever been hungry with nothing to eat… If you’ve ever been sick with no healing in sight… If you’ve ever had to wait too long for important answers… Then you know what longing feels like. Jesus is God’s answer to every longing heart. He comes to bring us joy! And while we wait, we must learn to long with hope.
LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING
December is the time when we collect a special offering for International Missions through the Lottie Moon Offering. Special offering envelopes are available in the pew racks and at the Welcome Center. The week of prayer is November 28th – December 5th. Daily prayer reminders will be emailed so you can pray for these missionaries serving around the world. As part of this offering, our Morningside Christmas card mailbox will return. You may place your addressed Christmas cards to church members in the mailbox located in the Gathering Room. Instead of postage, please make a donation to Lottie Moon. Be sure to check the mailbox to see if you have any cards. The church office will not be able to mail any cards not picked up by January 15th.
Thursday, December 2nd at 11:30
in the fellowship center
The program of Christmas music will be presented by Sandra Turner. The meal of ham and ‘fixings’ will be $6 each and sponsors will call for reservations.
For more information, please contact Faye Snow fanddsnow@yahoo.com or Diane Padgett diane58@knology.net.
family ministry center open house
Completion of the second floor of the Family Ministry Center is almost here! Everyone is invited to tour the area on Sunday, December 5th from 8:30-9:30 to see the space and get a glimpse of what our students and college & career groups will soon experience. Coffee and donuts will be available. Plan to come early that day so you can tour the second floor before attending Bible Fellowship.
REception for kathy powell
Please join us on Sunday, December 12th between 3 pm and 5 pm for a reception to show our appreciation to Kathy Powell upon her retirement. Kathy has faithfully served Morningside for 23 years as our church business administrator. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and a time to express our thanks to Kathy for her years of service to Morningside.
christmas eve & dec. 26 sunday
Morningside will have a service on Christmas Eve. More details will be coming closer to the date. We hope your family will join with others for this special celebration of Jesus’ birth. On Sunday, December 26th, Adult Bible Fellowship Groups can decide if they would like to meet or spend extra time with family before our 10:30 worship service. The Bible Fellowship Groups for children and students will not meet on December 26th.
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.
global missions committee
Through the month of November, the Missions Committee asked for new and gently used shoes for Safehouse Ministries. Because of your generosity, 272 pairs of shoes were donated. These shoes will help Safehouse clients who are re-entering the workforce.
During December, the Global Missions Committee will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Columbus Baptist Association’s food pantry. Donation bins will be in the Gathering Room and the Fellowship Hall, or you may bring items to the church office.
They will also be accepting $5 donations to provide a chicken for low-income seniors who are clients of Brown Bag Ministry. You may donate through your Bible Fellowship class or the church office.
During December, the Global Missions Committee will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Columbus Baptist Association’s food pantry. Donation bins will be in the Gathering Room and the Fellowship Hall, or you may bring items to the church office.
They will also be accepting $5 donations to provide a chicken for low-income seniors who are clients of Brown Bag Ministry. You may donate through your Bible Fellowship class or the church office.
operation christmas child report
Thanks to the generosity of those who packed boxes, Morningside was able to donate 226 boxes to Operation Christmas Child. Well done!
morningside prayer ministry
Sunday mornings at 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. This time does not overlap into the morning 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.
To submit a prayer request, you may complete a prayer card (located in the Gathering Room and in the pews) and leave it in the offering plates or submit your prayer request online.
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.
To submit a prayer request, you may complete a prayer card (located in the Gathering Room and in the pews) and leave it in the offering plates or submit your prayer request online.
new women's bible study
The Patriarchs by Beth Moore is a women’s Bible Study that will start on Thursday, January 6th, from 9:30 am till 11:30 am in Building C, facilitated by Alice Hiltibrand. We will study the lives and families of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob covered in Genesis 12 through 50 and learn about God’s plan of blessing, covenant, and promise.
This is an 11-week study that includes personal daily assignments and group time each week with a DVD by Beth. You can purchase the student book through Amazon, Christian Books or Barnes and Noble.
This is an 11-week study that includes personal daily assignments and group time each week with a DVD by Beth. You can purchase the student book through Amazon, Christian Books or Barnes and Noble.
end of the year giving
For those wishing to give stock or other one-time gifts to the ministries and mission of Morningside for credit towards their 2021 taxes, all gifts must be received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2021. Thank you for your generosity to Morningside Baptist Church.
Upcoming Events
December 1 - Last Student Ministry Better Together Night for 2021
December 2 - Widows' Luncheon
December 4 - Senior Adult Christmas Brunch and Bingo
December 5 - Family Ministry Center Open House
December 11 - Women's Ministry Cookie Exchange
December 12 - Reception for Kathy Powell
December 24 - Christmas Eve Service
January 6 - Women's Bible Study - The Patriarchs - Begins
December 2 - Widows' Luncheon
December 4 - Senior Adult Christmas Brunch and Bingo
December 5 - Family Ministry Center Open House
December 11 - Women's Ministry Cookie Exchange
December 12 - Reception for Kathy Powell
December 24 - Christmas Eve Service
January 6 - Women's Bible Study - The Patriarchs - Begins