Welcome | Community Life | Passing the Peace | Invitation to Centering Rev. Karen

Prelude Sharon Cooper

*Call to Worship Deb Freels Jesus looked at his disciples and saw what they needed in their fear.
They needed each other.
They needed their connections to restore their assurance.
We all need to know that we are not alone.
Friends care. Friends abide. Friends love.
We are called to love each other as friends.
As neighbors, As neighbors.
Not “others.” Not “others.”

*Song |Welcome (Green Book #3152,
vv. 1-3) 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 | This Is My Commandment           Sharon Cooper

Kids Connect Rev. Karen

Back to School Blessings
Rev. Judith, Rev. Karen C., Rev. Karen H., & Rev. Michael

Special Music | Lord, Be Glorified/Our God Reigns                Sharon Cooper & Rachel M.

Sacred Story | John 15:12-17 Sam Kinney
The Living Word for the people of God.  
Thanks be to God. 

Message               Rev. Karen

Song | There’s a Spirit of Love in This Place (Green Book #3148)       Joyful Noise

Communion Liturgy

A Time to Receive & to Give | Let Us Be Bread (Black Book #2260) Joyful Noise

Pastoral Prayer | Joys & Concerns | The Lord’s Prayer Rev. Karen

*Song | Draw the Circle Wide Joyful Noise

*The Call
We remember the mandate, the
commandment, that Jesus repeated to his
disciples so they would always be restored
by the love of friends. Let us say this together:
“This command I give you: that you love one another.”

*Benediction Rev. Karen

Postlude ‍ Sharon Cooper

After worship, you’re invited to say hello and enjoy coffee, snacks and conversation in Herrmann Hall. 

Adapted from www.worshipdesignstudio.com/neighbor and https://campaignforkindness.com/. 

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. Contact Rev. Karen!

Church Office: morningsideumc.org |
503-364-5013 | Monday–Thursday from 10:00–3:00 pm
Office Manager & Bookkeeper | Rachel office@morningsideumc.org
Pastor | Rev. Karen Hernandez revkaren@morningsideumc.org