Welcome! We hope this feels like a space you can take a deep breath. 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.
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(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit
Welcome | Community Life | Invitation to Centering Judith Bither
Prelude Sharon Cooper
*Call to Worship Judith Bither
Align our actions with our dreams for the world.
Protect us from distraction, Steadfast One.
Teach us to ignore those who profit from our diversion.
Protect us from distraction, Steadfast One.
Plant our attention in what gives us life.
Protect us from distraction, Steadfast One.
Like a flower towards sun,
ground us in the warmth of your presence.
Turn our faces in the direction of your Love.
Protect us from distraction, Steadfast One.
Author, enfleshed
*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 | Gather Us In - Black Book 2236 Joyful Noise
Kids Connect Chris Clark
Jesus Story | Luke 9:51-62 (The Message) Gus Mercure
Special Music | Greensleeves Gus Mercure
Message Kelly Raths
Song | Bring Forth the Kingdom – Black Book 2190 Joyful Noise
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Come and Fill Our Hearts Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
Ground of Being, out of our love for each other, we are invited to compassionate ways of living. Rooted in the wisdom of the present moment and in the logic of liberation. Bless our offerings to our spiritual growth and to our steadfastness in causes of righteousness. Amen.
*Song | Just a Closer Walk with Thee – Black Book 2158 Sharon Cooper
*Benediction + Postlude Kelly Raths
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 Hermann Hall.
Community Notes
Children + Youth: All children & youth are invited to Sunday School following Kids Connect during the service. After worship, their adults can pick them up in Hermann Hall.
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 Pastor Jenny at jenny@morningsideumc.org!
Youth Group: All rising 6-12th graders are invited to a picnic & random acts of kindness scavenger hunt this Tuesday at 1:00 pm! Message Pastor Jenny at 425-299-3049 for details.
Camp Joy: Art, dance, music, games & service projects for kids entering K-5th held on July 14-17 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Teens can volunteer! Info & registration at www.opendoorchurches.org/campjoy.
morningsideumc.org | 503-364-5013 | Monday-Thursday, 10-3
Pastor: jenny@morningsideumc.org Ministry Coordinator: melissa@morningsideumc.org
Music Coordinator: sharon@morningsideumc.org Faith Formation Coordinator: julie@morningsideumc.org