BULLETIN
February 8, 2026
I’m grateful for the Lord’s protection over our church family through back-to-back winter storms. One of last week’s three big reveals was that Matt Sands will become our student pastor this summer. Learn more about Pastor Matt and his family at morningside.org/news. I’m thankful we’re able to gather in person this Lord’s Day. University Singers, we welcome you. Thank you for ministering to us today.
Wednesday we begin our 2026 missions conference. All our gatherings through February 22 will help us consider how to love our world, beginning at home. at morningside.org/missions or Designate “Missions Conference Offering” at the offering boxes. After next Sunday’s worship service, I hope you can join me for our Starting Point membership interest class (11:15 AM, Room 231) if you’re considering membership.
Announcements & Call to Worship
Giving of Thanks/Offerings
University Singers: “The Mighty Power of God”
Congregation: “Come, Christians Join to Sing” (2)
Responsive Reading: Isaiah 40:3-8
Prayer of Submission: Pastor Huffman
Testimony: Robin Monczewski
University Singers: “The Lord Is My Shepherd”/“All of These”
Congregation: “The Goodness of Jesus”*
Sermon: “Rich in Poverty or Wealth” (James 1:9-11)
Call to Action
Song of Response: “Yet Not I but Through Christ In Me”*
*See projection screens
TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE
February 8, 2026
9:00 AM: Sunday School; Children’s Choir (KW); Choir/Orch. (CH/AUD)
10:00 AM: (Pastor Crockett, AUD)
11:15 AM: Sunday School
12:00 PM: Rooted Lunch (Gym)
5:00 PM: Life Groups; PM Gathering (Noah Weaver, Chapel)
This Week
Offices Open Mon-Fri 9-3
Tuesday, February 3
7:00 AM & 12:00 PM: Men’s Bible Studies (Panera Bread on Haywood)
9:30 AM: Women’s Bible Study (107)
Wednesday, February 4
6:45 PM: Awana (Cubbies 101, Sparks KW, T&T Gym); Middle & High School (218)
7:00 PM: Nursery (102); Prayer Meeting: Missions Conference; Spanish Prayer Mtg. ( FH); Chinese Prayer Mtg. (A3)February 8, 2026
February 15, 2026
9:00 AM: Sunday School; Children’s Choir (KW); Choir/Orch. (CH/AUD)
10:00 AM: Missions Conference (Rev. Jon Crocker, AUD)
11:15 AM: Starting Point (231); Sunday School
3:30: Deacons Meeting (CH)
5:00 PM: PM Gathering (Pastor Surrett installation; Matt Washer)
Upcoming Weeks
Feb 22: VBS Coordinators Meeting (4:00 PM, A2)
Feb 27: Women’s Ministries Game Night (Gym, Fellowship Hall)
March 1: Communion (10 AM); Webb Farewell Service & Reception (5 PM)
What’s Happening
Our children’s ministry volunteers help care for our kids. See morningside.org/kids to get involved in serving our children.
Our Connect Team is an important part of our love for each other. Go to morningside.org/connect-team to learn more and join.
Our third Churchwide Retreat at The Wilds (Brevard, NC) will be August 28-29. Learn more at morningside.org/news.
Vision Sunday Recap
If you missed our Vision Sunday presentation, you might not have heard all the big news yet. Get our Vision Sunday Reveals at morningside.org/news.
Tonight’s Gatherings
Our life groups meet tonight and again on March 8. Learn more and sign up at morningside.org/life-groups. If you aren’t in a life group, join us for our evening gathering as our intern Noah Weaver preaches (5 PM, Chapel).
Men’s Ministry
Our first men's ministry event of 2026 is Friday, Feb 20 at Top Golf Greenville (6-8 PM, suggested donation $10/person). Learn more and sign up in the lobby or at morningside.org/men. Contact: Steve Koelsch or Greg Jones.
Women’s Ministry
Ladies, you’re invited to a Game Night on Friday, Feb 27, 7–9 PM! Bring a favorite game or enjoy the games happening in the gym. Grab a friend and enjoy a relaxed evening of fellowship, laughter, and fun together. Contact Katie Plumb or Jenn Stuhl.
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
