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March 8, 2026

Evelynne Conklin & Nathan Jordan invite you to join them for their wedding (June 20, 2 PM, reception to follow; bridal shower May 9). Evelynne is joining today, and Nathan has just begun an internship here.

Our life groups meet tonight and again on March 22. If you don’t have a life group, learn more and sign up at morningside.org/life-groups. Brenden Newton is preaching for our PM gathering (5 PM, Chapel).

Wednesday’s prayer meeting includes a business meeting for our members to vote on a building fund project, missions items, and 2025 surplus usage. If you aren’t a member, join me next Sunday for Starting Point (11:15 AM, 231).

  • Announcements & Call to Worship

  • Congregation: “All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name” (12)

  • Giving of Thanks/Offerings

  • Choir/Orchestra/Congregation: “Hymn of Heaven/Holy, Holy, Holy”*

  • Scripture Reading: Proverbs 9:1-10

  • Prayer of Confession: Noah Weaver

  • Congregation: “O Great God”*

  • Congregation: “I Set My Hope on Jesus”*

  • Vocal: “A Stronger Faith”

  • Sermon: “Receiving the Word” (James 1:19-21)

  • Membership (Regular): Evelynne Conklin

  • Song of Response: “Trust and Obey” (418)

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TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE

Preparing for Easter

  • Easter Egg Donations: Help supply small candy and trinkets for our Easter egg hunt. Donations can be dropped off at the Welcome Center now through mid-March. Individually wrapped and no chocolate, please. Thank you for helping us prepare!

  • Easter Invite Cards are available at the exits and the Welcome Center. Get our online invitation at morningside.org/easter.

  • Hospitality: All Connect, Medical, and Safety Team members and anyone interested in serving are invited to a training meeting Sunday, Mar. 15 (11:15  AM, AUD).

Growth in Grief Series

Wednesday Pastor Tom continues a mini-series exploring how grief is truly biblical—and how its pain is eased by the hope, healing, and promise of eternity that extends beyond the sorrows of this world. Pastor Todd’s series on singing and believing the Psalms begins Mar. 25. Learn more.

Jennifer Michaels Reception

Sunday, Mar. 15 (5 PM, AUD) we honor Jennifer Michaels on her recent retirement from MBC & ODBM. A reception will follow in the Chapel. Notes of appreciation are welcome.

Combined Ministry Work Day

Men and Women’s Ministries are serving together on March 28! The men will refresh the grounds, and the ladies will deep clean the Kennedy House. Breakfast is at 8:00 AM (107, suggested donation $5/each, $10/family). Sign up in the lobby or at morningside.org/men.

Emerald Crossing VBS

Volunteer for Vacation Bible School (June 14-18) at morningside.org/vbs. Child registration opens Easter Weekend.

What’s Happening Today

9:00 AM: Sunday School; Children’s Choir (KW); Choir/Orch. (CH/AUD)

10:00 AM: Worship Service (Pastor Crockett)

11:15 AM: Sunday School

5:00 PM: Life Groups; PM Gathering (Brenden Newton, Chapel)

This Week

Offices Open Mon-Fri 9-3

Tuesday, March 10

  • 7:00 AM & 12:00 PM: Men’s Bible Studies (Panera Bread on Haywood)

  • 9:30 AM: Women’s Bible Study (107)

Wednesday, March 11

  • 6:45 PM: Awana (Cubbies 101, Sparks KW, T&T Gym); Middle & High School (218)

  • 7:00 PM: Nursery (102); Prayer Meeting and Business Meeting (Pastor Stuhl, Growth in Grief, Part 2);); Spanish Prayer Mtg. (FH); Chinese Prayer Mtg. (A3)

Saturday, March 14

  6:30 PM: Bible Trivia Night (Gym)

Next Sunday, March 15

  • Lost & Found: Please claim items. Anything left will be donated.

  • 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; Starting Point Class (231); Hospitality Teams Training (AUD); Rooted Lunch (Gym)

  • 3:30 PM: Deacons Meeting (CH)

  • 4:15 PM: TMT Meeting (East Wing)

  • 5:00 PM: PM Gathering (Bob Roberts, AUD)

  • 6:00 PM: Jennifer Michaels Retirement Reception (Chapel)

  • 6:15 PM: Game Night (Gym & Kids Wing)

Coming Weeks

  • March 17: TMT Fundraiser (Culver’s on Pleasantburg)

  • March 19: Miracle Hill Overcomers Graduation (6:30 PM, Chapel)

  • March 28: Church Work Day (breakfast at 8 AM, 107, sign up here)

  • April 3: Good Friday Service (7 PM, Chapel)

  • April 5: Easter Sunday

Looking Ahead

April 18: ODBM Golf Tournament (sign up in lobby or morninside.org/missions-blog)

May 9: Conklin Bridal Shower (10 AM)

June 14-18: Emerald Crossing VBS (volunteer at morningside.org/vbs)

June 20: Conklin/Jordan Wedding (2 PM, Chapel)

July 17-26: Teen Mission Trip (AZ)

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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 5 PM

Nursery (102) & PM Gathering

MORNINGSIDE KIDS WED.

Nursery (102) & Awana

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