December 2023

NEWSLETTER

sent: heaven's gift

Christmas is all about Christ, Heaven's Gift come to earth, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. This Child, this gift, will change the world. Into our darkness, he brings God's light and hope, Into every conflict, he brings God's justice and peace. In every heartache and loss, he brings the fullness of God's joy. Into our loneliness and despair, he brings God's love. He has come for us! Let us come to him. Receive the Gift that Heaven's sent for you.

Join us for a time of fellowship and hear from the director of Clement Care. As a mission project, please consider a monetary donation to Clement Care that will allow foster families the opportunity to go to Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights or bring a child's clothing item to support their clothing closet.

thursday, december 7 at 11:30 am

The choir of Calvary Christian  School, led by Alison Badgett, will present the program.  Lunch cost is $10 each and sponsors will call for reservations. This month’s Brown Bag item is soup.

Women's Dinner at
Newks

thursday evening, december 7 at 6:30 pm

crafts | handmade goods
baked goods & More

         Volunteers are needed to welcome guests at the welcome table and help with minimal set-up and cleanup on the day of the event.
 Email Julie Ann at jacrane@morningsidebaptist.com or call the church office to sign up. 

Pray & walk | December 2 at 9 am

We are asking our church men to participate in our pray & walk while our ladies enjoy the Christmas Brunch. Meet at the Family Center.
You can sign up online, at the welcome center or by calling the church office.
Everyone is asked to bring hats, gloves or scarves for the clothing closet at Blackmon Road Middle School, a Partner in Education.

NEXTGEN Christmas Party

Wednesday, december 20

6:00 - 7:00 pm | nextgen center

NextGen will not be meeting on December 27 or January 3. We will resume Wednesday night activities on January 10.

ADvent lighting | kids worship | handbells

Bible Fellowship for children and students will not meet. During the service, the prayer room will be available for parents with small children if they need to step out. 
Adult Bible Fellowship groups can choose whether or not to meet. 

Ministry & Outreach Updates

CarePORTAL & Adopt-A-Neighbor

This is our initiative to help meet the needs of vulnerable children and families in our community. This is a system to connect people who care with people in crisis. Download the CarePortal app on any Apple or Android device and sign up! You can also be part of our delivery team. Team training will be held in January via ZOOM. 
For more information, contact Kathy Belt at kathyb51@aol.com.

Morningside tutoring program

We are so thankful for the opportunity to serve the children in our neighborhood through our  Tutoring Program! We are already seeing the wonderful impact our program is making by allowing us to be the hands and feet of Jesus while serving the needs of these precious children! Our tutor volunteers are such a blessing to the children each week, and we are looking for more volunteers who are feeling led by God to make a positive impact on our future generations. If you are passionate about helping children have a brighter future, we'd love to have you join us! Please contact Christina Baptiste via email: PreschoolAdmin@morningsidebaptist.com

Mission columbus
christmas toy store

Volunteers are needed to help families December 14th-16th. The last day to donate toys is December 13th. Please call David or Mike at 706-322-7757 to volunteer. 

volunteers needed

We will be taking down Christmas decorations on Wednesday, December 27.
Contact the church office or Sandy Babb to volunteer.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Be sure to check the Lottie Moon mailbox in the welcome center for Christmas cards from other church members. You can ‘mail’ Christmas cards to other church members and donate the postage cost to Lottie Moon. Week of Prayer for Missions is December 3rd - 10th.  Prayer guides and special offering envelopes will be available December 3rd in the welcome center.

Charitable giving for 2023

It is the time of year when people are making their charitable donations, tithes and offerings for 2023. Please submit your gifts by December 31, 2023 so they will be included on your 2023 Giving Statement. Please know your special gifts and contributions to your Morningside church family are greatly appreciated.

upcoming events

December 2 - Women's Ministry Christmas Brunch
December 7 - Widows' Ministry Luncheon
December 7 - Ladies' Night Out at Newk's
December 9 - Christmas Bazaar
December 12 - Senior Adult Ministry Christmas Lunch
December 20 - NextGen Christmas Party
December 24 - Christmas Eve 10:30 am Service (no evening service)
December 27 - Volunteers needed to take down Christmas decorations
January 10 - Wednesday Night Activities Resume - NextGen activities and new Bible studies