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.
(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit
Welcome | Community Life | Passing the Peace | Invitation to Centering
Prelude | video The Many
*Call to Worship Sam & Nancy McPhail
Come and follow Christ to the places where the heavens and earth meet.
The Holy is so near.
When we are weary or afraid,
when we question the path ahead,
Christ reveals the Sacred with us.
We never go alone.
As close as our own breath,
God is here.
*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 | Open My Eyes That I May See – Red Book #454 Sharon Cooper
Song | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book #2233 Sharon Cooper
Kids Connect Pastor Jenny
Special Music |The Prayer/Lead Me Lord MUMC Choir Sacred Story | Luke 9:28-36 CEB Sam & Nancy McPhail
Message | Break Open Our Eyes: Seeing What We Keep Missing Pastor Jenny
Hymn | How Blest Are Those Sharon Cooper
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Prayer Song + Candles Prince of Peace – Black Book #2232 Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
Holy One, when we gather together to linger in your Sacred presence, we are transformed. You provide us with all that we need to live lives of meaning, connection, and healing. For these gifts, we give you thanks. Lead us from these places of restoration back into the places where the world is aching and guide us in collective pursuit of your justice. Amen.
*Song | I Am the Light of the World Joyful Noise
*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.
Ash Wednesday Services: All are invited to Salem First UMC this Wednesday, February 18, for Ash Wednesday services at 12:00 pm or 7:00 pm.
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