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 | Invitation to Centering | Passing the Peace

Prelude Sharon Cooper

*Call to Worship                    Anni Powell In our search for deliverance from all that destroys life,  God draws us into the heart of Love.  Guiding us through lands unknown,  God companions us on the journey.  With the Holy as our guide,  we will encounter Christ 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 | Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us – Red Book #381 Sharon Cooper

Song | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book #2233 Sharon Cooper

Kids Connect Pastor Jenny

Special Music | Pray for the People                                                    MUMC Choir

Sacred Story | Isaiah 49:1-7 CEB                           Anni Powell

Message       Kelly Raths

Song | I Want Jesus to Walk With Me – Red Book #521 Sharon Cooper

Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Prayer Song – There’s a Spirit of Love        Joyful Noise

Offering + Prayer
Holy One, in a spirit of awe we offer these gifts. For you have led us to Love, invited us to linger in its presence, and promised us that no matter where we go, Love will go with us. May these offerings also be swept up into the embrace of Love to be channeled in the direction of all who hunger for your presence. Amen.

*Song | Spirit of God – Black Book #2117     Joyful Noise

*Benediction Kelly Raths    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. 

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