BULLETIN
August 30, 2026
We enjoyed spectacular scenery, thrilling activities, and sweet fellowship at our church retreat. We’re already talking about our next retreat in 2028. If you missed this one, we hope you can come next time.
Our Homecoming celebrations with guest speaker Aaron Coffey are just a few weeks away, and next year we’ll go back to having our annual church picnic. This October 29th, you’re invited to our first-ever fundraising dinner for Open Door Baptist Missions. Learn more about our fall fellowships at morningside.org/news.
If you’re wondering whether Morningside is the church for you, join me for a Starting Point membership interest class after next Sunday’s worship service. You can volunteer for ministry right away at morningside.org/serve.
TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE
Todays Worship Service
Welcome and Call to Worship
Choir/Orchestra/Congregation: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (26)
Giving of Thanks/Offerings
Choir/Orchestra: “Mercy Tree”
Responsive Reading: Psalm 138
Prayer of Confession
Congregation: “Day by Day” (448)
Congregation: “O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer”*
Sermon: “Grace to the Humble” (James 4:7-10)
Membership (Regular): Oksana Peshkov & Tatyana Peshkov
Call to Action
Song of Response: “Jesus Strong and Kind”*
*See projection screens
Awana
Awana starts on September 9, and this Wednesday our volunteers meet for training. Register your child… or volunteer yourself.
Senior Adults
Sign up in the lobby for our “Science and the Bible” Sep. 17 luncheon.
Railroad Ride
See Kim Kuhr today to sign up for our Oct. 15 Smoky Mountain Railroad Ride sponsored by our senior adults. All ages are welcome.
Women’s Bible Studies
Monday Evenings: We host a chapter of Bible Study Fellowship that starts Sep. 7. Register at morningside.org/women.
Tuesday Mornings: Our ladies will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (9:30 AM, Room 107). We start on Sep. 8 with a salad luncheon. Books are on sale in the lobby before the morning service ($10).
If you’re in college, learn more about our Wednesday evening study.
PTSD Support
Our Wounded Spirits Ministries GROUP launches this Wednesday, Sept. 2 (7 PM, A2). Learn more at morningside.org/missions-blog.
Youth Ministry
After today’s worship service, all teens and their parents join Pastor Matt in the Auditorium for a youth ministry vision meeting. Contact Pastor Matt if you’re interested in our Thursday program at Beck Academy.
Women’s Ministries
Ladies, join us at our ministry partner Piedmont Women’s Center on Saturday, September 12 (9:00 AM–12:00 PM). We’ll clean and organize their facility as they serve women and save lives in Greenville.
Men
Men, sign up at morningside.org/men for our next men’s event Sept. 19 (8 AM, 107). We’ll start with full breakfast (sugg. don.$5/ea.).
What’s Happening Today
9:00 AM: Sunday School; Children’s Choir (KW); Choir/Orch. (CH/AUD)
10:00 AM: Worship Service (Pastor Crockett, AUD); Chinese Service (Carrier Hall); Spanish Service (Chapel)
11:15 AM: Sunday School; Teen Parents Ministry Meeting (AUD)
5:00 PM: PM Gathering (TMT Report, AUD)
This Week
Offices Open Mon-Fri 9-3
Tuesday, September 1
7:00 AM & 12:00 PM: Men’s Bible Studies (Panera Bread on Haywood)
Wednesday, September 2
7:00 PM: Nursery (102); Prayer Meeting (Chapel; challenge by Joe Vance); Spanish Prayer Mtg. (FH); Chinese Prayer Mtg. (A3); Wounded Spirits Ministries Launch (A2); Awana Volunteers Training (107)
Next Week
Sunday, September 6
11:15 AM:Starting Point with Pastor Crockett (231)
5:00 PM: PM Gathering (Pastor Sands Installation, AUD)
6:00 PM: Pastor Sands Cupcake Reception (Chapel)
Monday, September 7
MBC/ODBM Offices Closed
6:30 PM: Bible Study Fellowship
Tuesday, September 8
9:30 AM: Women’s Bible Study (107)
Wednesday, September 9
Awana Begins
Saturday, September 12
9:00 AM: Women’s Ministries Workday (Piedmont Women’s Center)
Looking Ahead
September 17: Senior Adults Lunch (12 PM, 107)
September 19: Men’s Event (8 AM, 107)
October 11-14: Homecoming (Aaron Coffey)
October 15: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Ride (sign up by Aug. 31)
October 29: ODBM Fundraising Dinner (6:30 PM, Chapel)
FAMILIES WITH KIDS
MORNINGSIDE KIDS 10 AM-12 PM
Nursery (0-2) & Bible Time (K3-Gr. 5)
Check-in (all ages): Kids Wing
Drop-off & pickup locations:
O mos.-K4 Nursery Wing (101-104)
K5-Grade 5 Kids Wing (Primary & Elementary Rooms)
MORNINGSIDE KIDS WED.
Hebrews 11 Study (K5-5th, Kids Wing)
(Awana starts Sept. 9; register at morningside.org/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
