Morningside Community Church

Concern…or Excessive Worry and Stress?

24th June 2008

Concern…or Excessive Worry and Stress?

I hear chatter and complaints around the community…

“Who will be the next president?”
“How high will the price of gas go?”
Will Congress sign the housing foreclosure assistance bill?”

All such concerns are important and valid, but…
are we overly worried about them?

This excessive worry leads to stress.
Well, here are the American Institute’s 50 Common Signs and Symptoms of Stress: Read the rest of this entry »

12th February 2008

Is Anger a Four-lettered Word?

When you think of the emotion of anger, what comes to mind? What  words would you use to describe anger? In our society, anger is often thought of as bad, an emotion we shouldn’t have. Yet, we do get angry, don’t we? Does that mean we are bad?

 I was surprised to learn that from Genesis 4:5-Revelation 19:15, anger is the second most frequently mentioned emotion, second only to love. In the Old Testament anger is mentioned 455 times; 375 refer to God’s anger. Since we are made in God’s image, we will experience anger, because God experiences anger.   Anger is not evil, it’s an emotion. However, it is one of the most powerful and controlling of all the emotions, and when not properly understood and dealt with, it is also one of the most damaging… Read the rest of this entry »

28th November 2007

Classes that will make a difference

Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in LifeBreaking Free

Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life, leads you through a study of the Scriptures to discover the transforming power of Christian freedom. Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, this in-depth study draws parallels between the captive Israelites and today’s believers.

Beth uses Scripture to point out the benefits of our relationship with God and shows you how to remove obstacles that hinder that relationship. As you identify spiritual strongholds in your life, you will progress on the journey toward greater freedom in Christ. This study includes both personal assignments and weekly group sessions taped at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Join Beth on a Bible study journey unlike any other you have taken. In her other studies people like David and Daniel have been the main characters, but this time the journey is yours.   Click here to view a video of the study.

This 11-week study will be offered at Morningside Community Church beginning Thursday, January 10, from 10:00am-12:00noon, with the final lesson being held March 20. Cost for the study, which includes the study materials, is $30. Preregistration is required by Wednesday, January 2. To register, call the Morningside office at 692-2564 or e-mail Sandra Diedrich or Elaine Ganahl through the contact form.

The Great Physician’s Rx for Health and WellnessWellness preview

Author Jordan Rubin shares the 7 keys to unlock your health potential that brought him total recovery from his debilitating disease. Through determination and a powerful faith in God, Jordan refused to give in to his disease and regained vibrant health – and this  class tells you how. You will learn what foods to eat, what supplements are best for abundant health, how and why to practice advanced hygiene, what exercise and body therapies add to health and why, how to reduce toxins in your environment, how to avoid deadly emotions, and how to live a life of prayer and purpose.

This 7-week study will be offered on  Sunday evenings from 6:30pm-8:00pm   at Morningside Community Church January 6-February 24th.Cost for the class is $40. Couples using the same study materials are welcome to come for the price of one.   Preregistration is required by Thursday, December 20, 2007. To register, call the Morningside office at 692-2564 or e-mail   Elaine Ganahl through the contact form.  Class size is limited.

Other classes to be offered this winter!!!

Beginning February 25-Beth Moore Study: A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place
Beginning April 2- Parenting: The Early Years

For questions on any of these classes, contact the Morningside Counseling Center at 692-3871.

21st October 2007

Weekend to Remember – Marriage Conference

Here’s a GREAT opportunity for growing your relationship! This conference is  designed for couples that have been married 5, 10, or even 50 years.   It is also a wonderful beginning for engaged or newlywed couples.   During this conference attendees learn more about God’s purpose and plan for marriage.   Many find this conference so compelling and energizing for their marriage that they attend annually.   Do miss this opportunity for learning, fun and fulfillment.   This FamilyLife conference is scheduled for  November 9-11, 2007 in Sioux Falls, SD.     See following link for more information:

http://www.familylife.com/conferences/wtr_conf.asp.