BULLETIN
April 12, 2026
This coming Saturday, we will host our annual Open Door Golf Tournament at the Links of O’Tryon. This special event and supports a wonderful cause—our Open Door Baptist Mission Board and the missionaries we are blessed to partner with. You can sign up in the lobby or at morningside.org/missions . We hope you will join us!
This evening, our Life Groups will meet. These groups are a vital part of life at MBC, offering community and spiritual growth. If you are not currently in a Life Group you can sign up at morningside.org/life-groups. Our ministry intern Brenden Newton will preach at our PM gathering this evening in the chapel.
Next Sunday, we will offer our membership interest class, Starting Point. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member, join me at 11:15 AM upstairs in Room 231.
Vocal: “O Praise the Name”
Announcements & Call to Worship
Giving of Thanks/Offerings
Choir/Orchestra/Congregation: “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death ”
Congregation: “It Is Well” (478)
Responsive Reading: Isaiah 1:10-20
Prayer of Confession: Brenden Newton
Congregation: “Jesus Paid It All” (355)
Congregation: “Grace Has Spoken”*
Sermon: “Pure or Vain Religion” (James 1:26-27)
Call to Action
Song of Response: “Here Is Love”*
*See projection screens
TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE
Men’s Ministry
Our next men’s event is at Josh Weiss’s home in Woodruff. Join us on April 25 for some practice shooting, a Bible challenge, and prayer. Sign up in the lobby or at morningside.org/men.
Women’s Ministry
Ladies, join us on May 16 (8:00 AM, BJU) for the Piedmont Women’s Center Born to Run 5K! Let’s get a Morningside group together and support an amazing cause. Register at morningside.org/women
Emerald Crossing VBS
Emerald Crossing VBS is coming soon (June 14-18, 6-8 PM; grades 1-8). Register your child at morningside.org/vbstoday.
Bridal Shower
Our bridal shower for Joy Conover is April 18 (10 AM-12 PM, East Wing). Joy Conover and Luke Wess are registered at Amazon, Target, & Pottery Barn.
Graduation Sunday
On Sunday, May 3 (10 AM, AUD) we will recognize our graduates. Please send names and pictures of K5 and HS graduates by Sunday, April 26 to mypicture@morningside.org
Wounded Spirits
There will be a Wounded Spirits interest meeting on Sunday, April 26 after the morning service. For more information contact Doug Carragher or Vince Waltz.
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)
11:15 AM: Sunday School
12:30 PM: Rooted Leaders Lunch (106)
5:00 PM: Life Groups; PM Gathering (Brenden Newton, Chapel)
This Week
Offices Open Mon-Fri 9-3
Tuesday, April 14
7:00 AM & 12:00 PM: Men’s Bible Studies (Panera Bread on Haywood)
9:30 AM: Women’s Bible Study (107)
Wednesday, April 15
6:45 PM: Awana (Cubbies 101, Sparks KW, T&T Gym); Middle & High School (218)
7:00 PM: Nursery (102); Prayer Meeting (Pastor Todd, Praying Psalms, Part 4); Spanish Prayer Mtg. (FH); Chinese Prayer Mtg. (A3)
Saturday, April 18
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Joy Conover Bridal Shower (East Wing)
12:00 PM: ODBM Golf Tournament
Next Sunday, April 19
9:00 AM: Sunday School; Children’s Choir (KW); Choir/Orch. (CH/AUD)
10:00 AM: Worship Service (Pastor Crockett, AUD)
11:15 AM: Starting Point; Sunday School
3:30 PM: Deacons Meeting (CH)
4:15 PM: TMT Meeting (East Wing)
5:00 PM: PM Gathering
(Rooted Service)
Looking Ahead
May 2: Jarrell/Bester Wedding Reception (4-8 PM, 107) RSVP josephjarrell@yahoo.com
May 9: Conklin Bridal Shower (10 AM, East Wing)
June 14-18: Emerald Crossing VBS
July 17-26: Teen Mission Trip (AZ)
August 28-29: Church Retreat (The Wilds)
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.
Nursery (102) & 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
