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. Also, Herrmann Hall is available with live audio/video of worship for those who need a quieter, cooler, or more relaxed way to experience the service. Ask an usher at the back of the sanctuary to show you to either of these spaces.

(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit

Altar: Rev. Judith Bither

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

Prelude | Sharon Cooper           

*Call to Worship | Jan Nelson
There is so much to fix about this world.  
We wonder what we have to give that would make any difference.  
Like Jesus’ disciples, sometimes we are not sure what to do. 
It feels like a daunting task. 
But Jesus reminds us that just sitting down to have a meal is one way to be God’s love. 
We are called to give in the ways we can, treating each other…
as neighbors, as neighbors.
Not “others.”  Not “others.”

*Song | Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Red Book #384, vv. 1-4)                         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

Special Music | Count Your Many Blessings       Morningside UMC singers

Sacred Story | John 14:8-14                         Jan Nelson
The Living Word for the people of God.  Thanks be to God. 

Message | Rev. Karen

Song | Be Thou My Vision (Red Book #451, vv. 1-3)  Sharon Cooper

Love in Action | Adena Mikkelsen, Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette Valley

Reflection Time | Offering Our Gifts & Prayers 

Prayer Song | There’s a Spirit of Love in This Place (Green Book #3148, vv. 1-2)     Joyful Noise

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

*Doxology 

*The Call
Be encouraged: Jesus has great faith and trust in his disciples–in us!  He encourages us to believe that we really can multiply love in this world manyfold with each of us giving in the ways that we can.  Remember Jesus’ words:
“The truth of the matter is, anyone who has faith in me will do the works I do–and greater works besides.”    

*Song | Bring Forth the Kingdom (Black Book #2190, vv. 1, 3, 4) Joyful Noise

*Benediction | Rev. Karen

 
Postlude

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