BULLETIN
June 1, 2025
This Sunday is promotion Sunday. We are excited for our kids and teens to join new groups. Dr. Dave Smith will be preaching for us this morning. After the service our small groups will meet.
This evening, we will hear a mission update from Brad Howe and he will preach. On Wednesday evening, we will hear an updated about the Seniors mission trip to the Anchorage Camp. Pastor Ontoy is preaching next Sunday morning. Wonder Junction VBS starts next Sunday 6:00 PM and life groups are canceled. Paul Fields will preach at our evening gathering (5:00 PM, Chapel). Get our full preaching calendar at morningside.org/transition.
TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE
Announcements & Call to Worship
Giving of Thanks/Offerings
Choir: “The Battle & The Blessing”
Choir/Orchestra/Cong: “All Hail the Pow’r”*
Scripture Reading: Psalm 85:1-13
Gathered Prayer
Congregation: “Here Is Love”*
Congregational Greeting
Congregation: “Across the Lands”*
Congregation: “Around the Corner” (539)
Sermon: “How Much Risk?” (Matthew 16:24-26)
Call to Action
Song of Response: “Facing a Task Unfinished”*
*See projection screens; hymn sheet available from info@morningside.org
“Missions is slow and costly. But God is faithful.
And the Church must not forget.” – Brooks Buser
Preparing for VBS
Register kids for Wonder Junction at morningside.org/vbs.
Help prepare at morningside.org/outreach:
Volunteer (Training June 1, 12:00 PM, Kids Wing)
Inviting in print or online
Donating supplies (list also available at the Welcome Center)
This year’s VBS missions offering goes to Living Hope Church in Reno.
Men’s Ministry
Softball will begin on Saturday, June 7. Games will be at Fairview Fields on HWY 290 in Greer. Game times will be at 5:00, 6:15, and 7:30. Contact Alan Morgan if you’re interested.
Men's Bible Studies begin Tuesday, June 3 at Panera Bread on Haywood Road:
Pastor Stuhl will lead a group focused on discipleship and accountability (7-8 AM)
Pastor Huffman will lead a group based on discipleship and outreach (12-1 PM)
Military Appreciation Banquet
Morningside is hosting a military appreciation lunch on July 12 (11:30 AM, Chapel). Suggested donation is $7/person but is free for all military members, veterans, spouses, and dependents. To register or find out more information, contact Gayle Wilkin (afmomusa@yahoo.com).
Video Editor Volunteers
If you enjoy editing videos, consider serving on our video editing team. We produce a video each week. Editors spend a couple of hours each month in platforms like Canva Pro or Premiere Pro. Contact Pastor Jones or Rich Streeter for more information or go to morningside.org/media
TODAY’S SERVICES AND EVENTS
9:00 AM: Choir/Orch. Rehearsal (Carrier Hall/AUD); Sunday School
10:00 AM: Worship Service (Dr. Dave Smith, AUD); Chinese Service (Carrier Hall)
11:15 AM: Sunday School
12:00 PM: VBS Training (Kids Wing)
5:00 PM: PM Gathering (Brad Howe, AUD)
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
Tuesday, June 3
7:00 AM & 12:00 PM: Men’s Bible Studies (Panera Bread on Haywood)
Wednesday, June 4
7:00 PM: Nursery (102); Prayer Meetings: English (Chapel, Seniors Mission Trip Report), Spanish (FH), Chinese (A3)
Saturday, June 7
9:00 AM VBS Volunteer Training & Setup
Next Sunday, June 8
10:00 AM: Worship Service (Pastor Ontoy, AUD)
11:15 AM: Sunday School
5:00 PM: PM Gathering (Paul Fields, Chapel); Life Groups Canceled
6:00 PM: Wonder Junction VBS (Grades K5-5, Lobby; Grades 6-8, Teen Room)
Looking Ahead
June 8-12: Wonder Junction VBS
June 19: Miracle Hill Overcomers Graduation
June 27-July 5: Teen Mission Trip
July 12: Military Appreciation Lunch
July 21-26: Junior Boot Camp & Teen Camp (The Wilds)
FAMILIES WITH KIDS
Morningside Kids 10 AM & 11:15 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)
Morningside Kids Wednesday
Nursery and Wonder Junction Wednesdays - Jesus Is Better
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
