Welcome! 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.
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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 Patty McGrath
Followers of Christ, let us remember the path we have chosen:
The way of truth and life.
The way of love for our neighbors and ourselves.
The way of community and connection.
Followers of Christ, let us not grow weary in care for each other.
We will not turn against one another.
Evil tells stories that harm and isolate, but this we proclaim:
We belong to each other.
May this be our joy and our hope.
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 | Come, Ye Thankful People, Come – Red Book #694 Sharon Cooper
Kids Connect | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book #2233 Pastor Jenny
Anthem | Close Your Eyes and See God's Glory MUMC Choir
Jesus Story | Psalm 1:1-6 (CEB) Patty McGrath
Message | Celebrating the Fruit Pastor Jenny
Hymn | What Does the Lord Require? Joyful Noise
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer
Candles + Commitments | Song – Give Thanks – Black Book #2036 Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
Provider and Protector, when we grow too arrogant, too individualistic, or too full of shame, we return to your teachings. We remember the utter grace of a planet that feeds us. We remember that the earth is not property but kin, alive and aching. We remember that everyone is indebted to others - that every good thing we experience is connected to others. We do this to remember our places - humble and entangled - in the whole of things. To the flourishing of the common good, we offer our gifts. Amen
*Song | Let All Things Now Living – Black Book #2008 Sharon Cooper
*Benediction Pastor Jenny
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 Herrmann 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 Herrmann 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
Download the App: Update your profile and connect with Morningside on our new app with Church Center! Contact Rachel for instructions at office@morningsideumc.org.
Advent Decorating: Join in the fun of preparing the church for Advent after worship on Sunday, November 30!
Advent Gathering: Crafts, snacks and Advent fun on Sunday, December 7, after worship!
Christmas Eve at Morningside: 4:00 pm Family Service | 7:00 pm Candlelight Service
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