BULLETIN
July 5, 2026
Today is Liberty Sunday, and we join together in thanking God as our great nation celebrates its 250th birthday. We are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy, especially the liberty to gather and worship the Lord. It is a joy to welcome my brother, Pastor Isaac Crockett, who will be opening God's Word for us this morning. Isaac is a pastor in New York and also co-hosts the program Stand in the Gap for the American Pastors Network. Following our morning worship service, our choir and orchestra will present a special patriotic program in the auditorium. I hope you will make plans to stay and join us as we celebrate Gods blessings on our nation through music and reflection.
After the program, we invite everyone to join us for a church-wide fellowship. We'll be serving hot dogs and hamburgers, and there will be cornhole, games in the parking lot, and an inflatable for the kids. It will be a wonderful opportunity to spend time together as a church family. I look forward to a great day as we worship the Lord, celebrate the blessings He has given our nation, and enjoy fellowship with one another.
We’re thankful the new flooring has been partially installed in the auditorium and are grateful for the Lord’s provision. We look forward to the balcony flooring being completed by next Sunday.
Video: “Under God: A Prayer for America”
Welcome and Call to Worship
Congregation: “God of Our Fathers” (601)
Giving of Thanks/Offerings
Choir/Orchestra/Congregation: “Ancient of Days”*
Responsive Reading: Psalm 33:10-22
Prayer of Confession & Thanksgiving: Pastor Sands
Congregation: “I Will Wait for You”*
Sermon: “The LORD Is My Portion” (Psalm 119:57-64)
Call to Action: Wendy Nanney
Song of Response: “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow”*
*See projection screens
TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE
Starting Point Next Sunday
If you aren’t a member and you’re wondering whether Morningside might be the church for you, meet Pastor Crockett after the worship service next Sunday in room 231.
Deacon Nominations
Our 2027 deacon nomination form is now available. You can access the form online or get a hard copy at the Welcome Center. Please prayerfully consider nominating qualified members.
Women’s Bible Study
We are excited to partner with BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) this fall. Ladies, join us on Monday evenings at 6:45 PM at MBC as we study the book of Romans. Register at morningside.org/women. For more information, contact Katie Plumb at kplumb@morningside.org.
Business Meeting
Our business meeting to discuss the Carrier Hall flooring and a mission item will be on July 15 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel.
Children’s Ministry
If you’d like to serve in children’s ministry, you can get started at morningside.org/kids.
Baptism & Communion
Morningside usually divides into three weekly worship services for English, Spanish, and Chinese speakers. Next Sunday on July 12 we meet together to celebrate a unity that goes even deeper than our languages. We’ll celebrate baptism and Communion.
What’s Happening Today
Liberty Sunday
9:00 AM: Sunday School; Choir/Orch. (CH/AUD)
10:00 AM: Worship Service (Pastor Isaac Crockett, AUD)
11:15 AM: Patriotic Program (AUD)
12:30 PM: Churchwide Fellowship
5:00 PM: No PM Gathering
This Week
Offices Open Mon-Fri 9-3
Monday, July 6
12:00 PM: Junior Boot Camp & Teen Camp (The Wilds)
Tuesday, June 7
7:00 AM & 12:00 PM: Men’s Bible Studies (Panera Bread on Haywood)
Wednesday, July 8
7:00 PM: Nursery (102); Prayer Meeting (Pastor Huffman, Chapel); Spanish Prayer Mtg. (FH); Chinese Prayer Mtg. (A3)
Next Sunday, July 12
9:00 AM: Sunday School; Choir/Orch. (CH/AUD)
10:00 AM: Communion; Combined Worship Service (Pastor Crockett, AUD)
11:15 AM: Sunday School; Starting Point Class (231)
12:00 PM: TMT Meeting (East Wing)
5:00 PM: Life Groups; PM Gathering (Pastor Ontoy, Chapel)
Looking Ahead
July 17-26: Teen Mission Trip (AZ)
August 28-29: Church Retreat (The Wilds)
September 12: Women’s Ministries Piedmont Women’s Center Work Day
September 13: Pig Pickin’ (The Pavilion)
October 11-14: Homecoming (Aaron Coffey)
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) & Hebrews 11 Study
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
