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 Gary Patterson-Sterling
In life and in death, we belong to God
God is the world that births us
God is the love we practice
God is the community we make
God is the creative force that transitions us
through life to death to life again.
Come, Spirit of New Life!
Draw us ever nearer to the Kindom –
that Holy Place where love is made eternal
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 | Forward Through the Ages – Red Book 555 Sharon Cooper
Song | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book 2233
Kids Connect Pastor Jenny
Special Music | Christ for the World We Sing MUMC Choir
Jesus Story | Isaiah 43:1-5, 18-19 CEB Gary Patterson-Sterling
Message | My Spot in the River Pastor Jenny
Hymn | Be Thou My Vision – Red Book 451
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Candles | Song – Ubi Caritas Joyful Noise
Offering + Prayer
Cosmic Creator - you so shaped the ecosystems of life that we would all have capacities, all have roles, all have ways of offering and receiving the gifts and graces of this planet. With the time and materials entrusted to us, we pray that you would make us bold and brave in our purpose together. That we may deepen our care for each other and trust in the web of interdependence. That no one may be left to struggle alone. Receive our offerings and make it so. Amen.
*Song | Step by Step 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 Hermann 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 Hermann 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.
Charge Conference Potluck: All are welcome to join us for a potluck dinner on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00 pm at Morningside where we’ll affirm leadership for 2026, vote on pastoral compensation, approve our membership report and conduct business of the church.
Potluck Sunday: All are invited to First UMC on Sunday, November 16 to join our Open Door Church communities in a potluck lunch and special conversation together at 12:30 pm
Advent Decorating: Join in the fun of preparing the church for Advent after worship on Sunday, November 30.
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