Welcome! We hope this feels like a space you can take a deep breath. 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.
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(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit
Welcome | Community Life | Invitation to Centering
Prelude Sharon Cooper
*Call to Worship Lynda Sloan
People of God, let us not be deceived
Not by evil nor domination
Not by supremacy nor control
Not even by the comfortable familiar!
People of God, let us turn our faces toward the Sacred
Welcoming the Spirit of Truth
Nurturing the Holy Resistance
Practicing the Bold Proclamation of Love
Take heart - every age raises its own prophets, let us worship in faith and courage
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 | Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart – Black Book 2036 Joyful Noise
Song | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book 2233 Sharon Cooper
Kids Connect Pastor Jenny
Jesus Story | Luke 17:11-19 CEB Lynda Sloan
Message Rev. Quinton Kimbrow
Special Music | Great Are You Lord Aaron Smith
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Santo, Santo, Santo – Black Book 2007
Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
Fierce Advocate, your love does not hesitate to come alongside the targeted and afraid. You, wise in strategy and abundant in clarity, champion the freedom of those oppressed near and far. You are the sand thrown in the machines of war. In honor and praise, we bring our gifts to your holy acts of liberation. Draw us in further, we pray. Amen.
*Song | God of Grace and God of Glory – Red Book 577 Sharon Cooper
*Benediction Rev. Quinton Kimbrow
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 Kelly for instructions at office@morningsideumc.org.
No Kings Protest: All are welcome to meet at the MICAH building (680 State St.) at 11:45 am on Saturday, October 18 to join the No Kings Protest in front of the Salem Capitol. Bring a sign!
Halloween Carnival: All are invited to play and connect on Saturday, October 25 from 3-6 pm here at Morningside with a bounce house, treats, games & costume fun!
Elder Celebration: We’re honoring our incredible Morningside elders on October 26 after worship! Contact Karna Johnson for details at 51karnalj@gmail.com.
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