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.
Feel comfortable with QR codes? Scan this code to fill out the connect form, give online or view a digital bulletin. Or pick up a green card to connect with this community! Fill it out and place it in the offering plate when you leave.
(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit
Welcome | Community Life | Invitation to Centering
Prelude Sharon Cooper
*Call to Worship Sara Amend
God fortifies us with collective wisdom.
The Spirit infuses us with creativity.
The Living Christ opens our hearts to possibility.
So let us press on towards liberation!
Let justice roll on like a river
and righteousness like a never-failing stream!
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 | God of Love and God of Power – Red Book #578 Sharon Cooper
Song | Where Children Belong – Black Book #2233
Kids Connect Pastor Jenny
Anthem | Christ for the World We Sing MUMC Choir
Jesus Story | Amos 5:21-27 (CEB) Sara Amend
Message | Squares & Triangles Pastor Jenny
Hymn | What Gift Can We Bring – Red Book #87 Sharon Cooper
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Candles | Song – ‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
Holy Spirit, forgive us when we have not been able to recognize the path towards solidarity.
Forgive us for when we have not been able to relate to our neighbors with compassion.
Forgive us for prejudices that still have hold on our hearts.
May our offerings be a sign of our desire to do the work required of Love.
Amen.
*Song | Sent Out in Jesus’ Name – Black Book #2184 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.
Potluck Sunday: All are invited to First UMC today, November 16, to join our Open Door Church communities in a potluck lunch and special conversation together at 12:30 pm. 680 State St.
Advent Decorating: Join in the fun of preparing the church for Advent after worship on Sunday, November 30!
Advent Abend: Crafts, snacks and Advent fun on Sunday, December 7, after worship!
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