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 or young children. Ask an usher at the back of the sanctuary and they’ll point you toward the Quiet Room.(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit
Altar: anni Powell
Welcome | Community Life | Passing the Peace | Invitation to Centering
Rev. Karen
Prelude | Sharon Cooper
*Call to Worship | Sara Amend
We are disciples on a journey.
Thank goodness our paths brought us together this morning!
As we journey together, we share joy and sorrow;
we remember and anticipate; we learn and grow.
In this time of worship and throughout the journey,
God, keep us attuned to your presence among us.
*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 the Eyes of My Heart –
Green Book #3008 Joyful Noise
Song | This Is Where Children Belong –
Black Book #2233 Sharon Cooper
Kids Connect | Rev. Karen
Special Music| Lord of the Dance
Heidi Dum & Sam Kinney
Sacred Story | Luke 24:13-31 CEB
Sara Amend
Message | Rev. Karen
Song | Servant Song – Black Book #2222 Sharon Cooper
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Song | Open Our Hearts Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
God, sometimes we don't recognize the blessings that are right in front of us.
Open our eyes to the abundant gifts within and around us, then teach us to be good stewards of all that is entrusted to us. Amen.
*Song | Help Us Accept Each Other– Red Book #560Sharon Cooper
*Benediction | Rev. Karen
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. Please keep your name tag on so we can learn 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