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

Prelude | O Little Town of Bethlehem                                                                                 Joyful Noise

Advent Candle Lighting Colleen Rogan

Special Music | The People Walk in Darkness         Brace Langenwalter & 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 | God Almighty We Are Waiting – Green Book #3076 Sharon Cooper

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

Kids Connect Pastor Jenny

Special Music | How Far Is It to Bethlehem MUMC Choir

Jesus Story | Matthew 11:2-11 (CEB)                     Karna Johnson

Message       Pastor Jenny

*Special Music | Glory to God in the Highest MUMC Choir

Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Prayer Song – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel              JN

Offering
God of the Vulnerable, God of the Survivors, God of Those Yearning for Ease - your care and sustenance draw close to all facing threats from thrones on high. Make us brave co-collaborators with you and our neighbors seeking to make shelter in the midst, make sanctuary for people and dreams, make trouble where evil moves too easily. With these resources and all the offerings of our heart, mind, and body we pray - Amen.

*Song | Mary’s Little Boy Child                          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. 

Blood Drive: This Friday in Herrmann Hall, 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Blue Christmas: All are invited to honor the complexity of the holiday season at a special service this Thursday, December 18, at 6:00 pm at MICAH building, 680 State. St.

Christmas Eve at Morningside: 4:00 pm Family Service | 7:00 pm Candlelight Service 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