BULLETIN
APRIL 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
We wish you and your family a happy Easter! Today we celebrate the living hope we have because Jesus is alive. Pastor Ontoy is preaching. There is no evening gathering, but Pastor Stuhl will provide Wednesday’s prayer challenge. Pastor Webb is preaching next Sunday morning.
We have several opportunities for you as part of our celebration:
Photo stations are available in the lobby today. Stop by for a picture with your family and friends.
Fifteen minutes after this service, all children through Grade 5 are invited to participate in an Easter egg hunt. Pick up your child from the nursery or Kids Wing, then walk across the street to Pelham Road Elementary School. We’ll provide an Easter bag for each child, and there’ll be a special egg hunt just for toddlers and preschool kids!
If you’re a guest with us today, we hope you can join us after the service in the lobby. We have coffee and donuts for you, and we’d love to have a record of your visit. Fill out a blue card or our online connection form, and get a gift at our Guest Services table. Extra seating is available in Room 107, and our hosts can help you locate scent-free seating.
EASTER SERVICE
“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”*
Announcements & Call to Worship
“Hallelujah, What a Savior” (289)
“Living Hope”*
“Christ the Lord Is Ris’n Today” (273)
Responsive Reading: Matthew 28:1-9
Prayer of Praise: Pastor Henson
Vocal: “Christus Victor”
Sermon: “Hope in the Resurrection” (John 20)
“The Lord Almighty Reigns”*
Wonder Junction VBS
Wonder Junction VBS is a few weeks away (June 8-11, 6-8 PM, June 12,
7-8 PM; grades 1-8). Register your child at morningside.org/vbs today. Volunteers, join us at high noon on May 4 and June 1 for your training. Volunteer or join our prayer team at morningside.org/outreach.
Baptism
Next Sunday is a baptism service (10 AM, AUD). Contact Pastor Huffman (shuffman@morningside.org) for a baptism interview.
Graduation Sunday
On Sunday, May 4 (10 AM, AUD) we will recognize our graduates. Send names & pictures of K5 or HS graduates to mypicture@morningside.org by Apr. 27.
ODBM Golf Tournament
Sign up today, Apr. 20 for the early bird discount at our ODBM Golf Tournament (noon, Links O’Tryon, Apr. 26). Learn more in the lobby or our online bulletin.
Membership
Starting Point membership interest class is next Sunday. Join Pastor Ontoy after our worship service (11:15 AM, 231). Get our membership process at morningside.org/membership.
Men’s Ministry
Our next men’s event is at Josh Weiss’s home in Woodruff. Join us on May 3 for some practice shooting, a Bible challenge, and prayer. Sign up in the lobby or at morningside.org/men.
Pastoral Transition
We request only members attend our meetings to discuss our pastoral candidate Dr. Josh Crockett: Town Hall Meeting April 27 (5 PM, AUD; nursery provided; no Life Groups or PM Gathering); Business Meeting May 4 (11:15 AM, AUD). Members’ children, associate members, and newly joined members are welcome to observe. Learn more about our pastoral transition at morningside.org/transition.
TODAY’S SERVICES AND EVENTS
Easter Sunday
9:00 AM: Choir/Orch. Rehearsal (Carrier Hall/AUD); Sunday School
10:00 AM: Easter Service (Pastor Ontoy, AUD); Chinese Service (LCMH)
11:15 AM: Sunday School; Egg Hunt
5:00 PM: No PM Gathering
Spanish Events
10:00 AM: Fellowship (Chapel Lobby)
10:30 AM: Prayer Mtg. (Chapel)
11:00 AM: Worship Service (Chapel)
This Week
Offices Open M-Th 9 AM-3 PM, Closed for Good Friday
Tuesday, April 22
9:30 AM: Women’s Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)
7:00 PM: ESL Classes (Chapel)
Wednesday, April 23
7:00 PM: Nursery (102); Prayer Meetings: English (Pastor Stuhl, Chapel); Spanish (FH); Chinese (A3)
Saturday, April 26
11:30 AM: ODBM Golf Tournament (Links O’Tryon)
This Month
Sunday, Apr. 27
10:00 AM: Baptism (Dr. Smith) & Worship Service (Pastor Webb, AUD)
11:15 AM: Starting Point (231)
5:00 PM: Town Hall (AUD, Members); Life Groups/PM Gathering Canceled
Wednesday, April 30
7:00 PM: Awana Awards & Prayer Meeting (Pastor Huffman, AUD)
Saturday, May 3
10:00 AM: Men’s Event (Weiss Home)
Sunday, May 4
10:00 AM: Graduation Sunday (AUD)
11:15 AM: Business Meeting (AUD, Members)
12:00 PM: VBS Volunteer Training (Kids Wing)
Looking Ahead
May 18-23: Senior Adults Mission Trip (Lake Waccamaw, NC)
June 1: VBS Volunteer Training (12 PM, Kids Wing)
June 8-12: Wonder Junction VBS
June 27-July 5: Teen Mission Trip
Membership
Joined Next Sunday
Lisa Dye
FAMILIES WITH KIDS
Morningside Kids 10 AM
Nursery (0-2 yrs.) & Bible Time (K3-Gr. 5)
Check-in: Kids Wing
Drop-off & pickup:
Infants-K4 Nursery Wing (101-104)
K5-Grade 5 Kids Wing (Primary & Elementary Rooms)
Please pick up all kids from the nurseries and Kids Wing right after the service. We’ll see you at the egg hunt!
Morningside Kids Wednesday
Nursery and Awana
Print bulletins are available at our Welcome Center with more information:
guest wifi | maps | mission info | our members’ reports on giving/attendance | a list of our pastors and leaders
