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
Prelude Sharon Cooper
*Call to Worship Norm Dyer
The Spirit draws us to ourselves—
She says yes to the space our bodies take up.
She says yes to our dreams and soulful desires.
The Spirit invites us beyond ourselves—
To connection with our flora and fauna kin,
To plant our roots deep in the soil of community.
We gather today honoring the wisdom the Spirit whispers
through our bodies and through our relationships.
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 | Part of the Family Joyful Noise
Song | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book 2233 (sing once) Sharon Cooper
Kids Connect Pastor Jenny
Choir Anthem | Sunday Song by Pepper Choplin MUMC Choir
Jesus Story | John 1:43-51 CEB Norm Dyer
Message | Do you see me? Pastor Jenny
Special Music | Resurrection Day Smith Family
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Candles + Song – Open the Eyes of my Heart Lord – Green Book 3008 Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
Faithful Spirit, bless our offerings to the story of our survival—to what we have made it through, to the sometimes heroic efforts taken to get through the day. Bless our offerings to the Fierce Love that flows through and beyond our mere survival. Amen.
*Song | Turn the World Around Joyful Noise
*Benediction
Postlude Sharon Cooper
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!
Fall Kick Off Potluck: We’ll celebrate the return to fall rhythms with an all-church potluck on Sunday, September 14 after worship! It’s a great time to meet a few new friends and reconnect.
Pride in the Park: Stop by, say hi, and hang out for a bit at our booth at Pride in the Park on Saturday, September 20 between 11-6 pm. Riverfront Park in Salem.
Called to Care Workshop: Do you feel called to walk alongside others in times of need? Join us on September 27 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 pm for Called to Care, a workshop that will help you grow in offering prayer, listening, and compassionate presence. Whether you’ve been visiting others for years or are simply curious about this ministry, you’ll leave encouraged and equipped to bless others through your care. RSVP at www.opendoorchurches.org/careworkshop.
Pizza with the Pastor: Are you new-ish to Morningside in the last few months? Join Pastor Jenny and new friends for pizza and conversation on Sunday, September 28 at 11:30 am. RSVP to office@morningsideumc.org.
Bible Class for Families: Our kids & teens will receive new Bibles in worship on Sunday, October 5. All families are invited for a fun interactive 45-minute class after worship as they explore their new Bibles together!
morningsideumc.org | 503-364-5013 | Office is open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 – 2:00 pm
Pastor: jenny@morningsideumc.org
Music Coordinator: sharon@morningsideumc.org
Faith Formation Coordinator: julie@morningsideumc.org
Office Manager: office@morningsideumc.org