Welcome to Morningside United Methodist Church! We hope this feels like a space you can take a deep breath in. You are loved, just as you are. Full stop. We breathe in. And out. God’s love is here. May we practice love so we can embody Jesus’ love in our daily lives, relationships & justice work.

We would love to connect with you! Please use a green card from a seat back pocket to tell us the best way to do so.  Your completed card can be placed in the offering plate or handed to Rev. Karen.  

A Quiet Room is available for anyone with sensory needs. Also, Herrmann Hall is available with live audio/video of worship for those who need a quieter, cooler, or more relaxed way to experience the service. Ask an usher at the back of the sanctuary to show you to either of these spaces. 

(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit                  

Altar: anni Powell

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Passing the Peace | Welcome | Community Life | Invitation to Centering             Rev. Karen

Prelude | King Jesus Hath a Garden               Don Main & Sharon Cooper

*Call to Worship | Karna Johnson
Jesus said, Let the little children come to me.  
We come, each of us a child of God.
Jesus said, do not stop them.
We come to remove obstacles before children.
Jesus said, it is to such as these that the reign of God belongs.
We come to recognize that each child is already part of God’s realm.
Jesus said, truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the reign of God as a little child will never enter it.
We come to worship with the trust and vulnerability and dependence of a child.
Come, let us worship God.

*Song | Praise Ye the Lord (Black Book #2010, vv. 1, 3, 4)

Vision of Faith
We are all God’s People! We are called by Christ to ministries of love, justice and reconciliation with our church, community and world!

Song | This Is Where Children Belong (Black Book #2233)

Kids Connect

Stewardship Moment | Krystal & Nick Conroy

Song | Our God, We Are a Church Reformed (vv. 1, 4-6)

Sacred Story | 2 Samuel 13:12-22    Karna Johnson
The Living Word for the people of God.  
Thanks be to God. 

Message | Rev. Karen

Special Music | There Is a Balm in Gilead   Don Main & Sharon Cooper

Reflection Time | Offering Our Gifts & Prayers 

Prayer Song | Come & Fill Our Hearts (Black Book #2157, 3x)

Pastoral Prayer | Joys & Concerns | The Lord’s Prayer

*Song | Lift Us Up

*Benediction

Postlude 

You’re invited to say hello after worship and enjoy coffee and snacks. Take a left and then a right as you leave the sanctuary to enter Herrmann Hall. Please keep your name tag on so we can learn and remember each other’s names and pronouns.

Community Notes 

Children + Youth: Children and youth are invited to stay in worship and participate in ways that feel good. There’s coloring and fidgets in the back of the room. You’re welcome to watch the service from a TV in Herrmann Hall if a child or teen needs more space to move around! 

Connect: When and if you feel ready to explore more, we’d love to hear more of your story and help you find a place to make friends and grow in faith. Contact Rev. Karen!

morningsideumc.org | 503-364-5013 | Office is open Monday–Thursday from 10:00–3:00 pm

Pastor | Rev. Karen Hernandez revkaren@morningsideumc.org     

Office Manager | Rachel M. office@morningsideumc.org 

Bookkeeper | Rachel M. bookkeeper@morningsideumc.org

Liturgist Coordinator | Rev. Judith Bither judithbither@gmail.com