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.

A Quiet Room is available for anyone with sensory needs. Also, Herrmann Hall is available with live audio/video of worship for those who need a quieter, cooler, or more relaxed way to experience the service. Ask an usher at the back of the sanctuary to show you to either of these spaces.
(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit

Altar: Rev. Judith Bither

Welcome | Community Life | Passing the Peace | Invitation to Centering     

Prelude | Sharon Cooper

*Call to Worship |  Rev. Judith Bither
Disciples of Jesus, are we all on board? 
We may not all be in the same boat, but we are in this together.  
Sometimes it gets pretty rough.  
That’s ok; we’re in it together.  
Sometimes there are frightening storms.
Yes, and sometimes we’re called to rock the boat!  
Let’s see what kind of good trouble we can stir up!                  

*Song | Wade in the Water
(Black Book #2107, vv. 1, 3, 4)           Sharon Cooper

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 | This Is Where Children Belong
(Black Book #2233)  Sharon Cooper

Kids Connect | Rev. Karen

Special Music | Come to the Quiet  
anni & Rev. Michael Powell

Sacred Story | Matthew 14:22-33      
Rev. Judith Bither
The Living Word for the people of God.  
Thanks be to God. 

Message | Rev. Karen

Song | My Life Flows On
(Black Book #2212, vv. 1-4)           
Sharon Cooper

Reflection Time | Offering Our Gifts & Prayers 

Prayer Song | Water, River, Spirit, Grace
(Black Book #2253, sing twice)           
Sharon Cooper

Pastoral Prayer | Joys & Concerns | The Lord’s Prayer       Rev. Karen

*Song | We Will Follow (Green Book #3160, sing 3 times)            Sharon Cooper

*Benediction             Rev. Karen

Postlude

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. Please keep your name tag on so we can learn and remember each other’s names!

Community Notes

Children + Youth: During the summer months, children and youth are invited to stay in worship and participate in ways that feel good. There’s coloring and fidgets in the back of the room. You’re welcome to watch the service from a TV in Herrmann Hall if a child or teen needs more space to move around! 

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. 

morningsideumc.org | 503-364-5013 | Office is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 – 3:00 pm
Pastor | Rev. Karen Hernandez revkaren@morningsideumc.org

Office Manager | Rachel McKirdy
office@morningsideumc.org

Bookkeeper | Rachel McKirdy bookkeeper@morningsideumc.org

Liturgist Coordinator | Judith Bither
judithbither@gmail.com