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 Whose Child Is This Brace Langenwalter and Sharon Cooper
Advent Candle Lighting Light the Advent Candle – Black Book #2090 Verse 1 Smith Family
*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 | Prepare Ye the Way Joyful Noise
Song | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book #2233 Brace Langenwalter
Kids Connect Pastor Jenny
Special Music | Prayer of the Children Sam, Erin, Sara, Teresa & Joanne
Jesus Story | Matthew 24:36-44 (CEB) Lynda Sloan
Message Pastor Jenny
Hymn | Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus – Red Book #196 Brace Langenwalter
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Prayer Song – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
Mysterious Peace, root our gifts in the Ways of Love. When we feel distracted, focus our hearts on the everyday practice of the fruits of the spirit. When we scramble for hope, ease our bodies into the flow of your grace. Ground our offerings in these intentions, that all manner of things may be well. Amen.
*Song | Oh What a Wonderful Gift Joyful Noise
*Benediction Pastor Jenny
Postlude Brace Langenwalter 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.
Advent Decorating: Join in the fun of preparing the church for Advent today after worship!
Advent Gathering: Crafts, snacks and Advent fun on Sunday, December 7, after worship!
Blue Christmas: Thursday, December 18, at 6:00 pm in the MICAH building at First UMC Salem
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