Morningside United Methodist Church | July 2021
July 2, 2021
Sunday Worship Services
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Open Door United Methodist Churches Sunday Worship
Sunday, July 4th @ 10:00 AM
2 Corinthians 12:5-10
Pastors John, Alyssa and Kalina will each be sharing a message with us this week as we begin our new series "Reframing Church".

All are invited to join us via our Open Door Churches YouTube Channel. Share this invitation with your family, friends and neighbors. These online services are a wonderful opportunity to share the love of our faith community with everyone, near and far!

See you online! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Open Door Churches
Sunday Worship Service
Video Now Available!
In case you missed our worship service last Sunday (6/27/21). CLICK the video link to watch last week's service now.

And remember, all past services are available to view at any time via the Open Door Churches YouTube Channel... youtube.com/opendoorchurches
Music Mondays
Hope you enjoy this week's special music moment with Joyful Noise singing "Draw the Circle Wide".
Pastor's Blog
This week's blog post is shared by Pastor John Fleming. CLICK the link below to this week's blog post.
Our Church Family
In our prayers...
Those with health concerns, illness, and loss of loved ones:

  • Harriet Mock
  • Gary Moore (husband of Kay Delaney Moore)
  • Joe Benninghoff
  • Lynn Ham and family
  • Sara Amend
  • The family of Eudora Zagyva
  • Joanne Eggink and family
  • Pastor Kalina's husband (Sione)
  • Pastor John and his family
  • Wes Carr
  • Margie Lowe
  • Christine Kinney (Sam Kinney's daughter)
  • Carol Cady
  • Allen Patterson-Sterling
  • Mary Jo and Layton Gilson
  • Duane Medicine Crow
  • Fred Wiedner
  • Jim and Phyllis Boston
  • Nahnie Williams
  • Liz Toy
  • Susi Bromley
  • Lyle Dragoo
  • Diane and Brigitte Rolph
  • Robert Kuenzli
  • Arlen Hollinshead
  • Elisa Reckendorf
Staying Connected
Kids Connection
What's New for Kids and Families?

Family Zoom Parties - Please email fumckids503@gmail.com and ask to be sent the updated Zoom link for the twice a month online activity! The Zoom party precedes worship (9:30 a.m.) on those Sundays!

Family Fun with Tes - Open to anyone (singles, couples and families) from Morningside or Open Door Churches! A chance to visit, laugh, check in and have some fun! Monday evenings at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Contact Tes Lacy for Zoom details:
Open Door Churches Youth Group - June
Summer Youth Group begins meeting next Tuesday evening, June 29th at 6:30 PM for mini golf. Check the Youth Group newsletter for updated meeting details.

If you would like more information contact Jeff Lowery at Revjeff@opendoorchurches.org for more information and to get signed up for our weekly emails.

Note these special dates:
  • June 29th - First Summer Youth Group meet-up (Youth Group will meet on Tuesdays during the summer)

If you have questions or would like the Zoom codes contact Jeff Lowery and revjeff@opendoorchurches.org
Faith Formation Opportunities
Faith formation classes are an invitation to understand God’s world and our experience in that world in deep and transformational ways. While we are not yet able to gather in person, we hope you will join us over zoom- while our country and our communities engage in urgent conversations about racism, police brutality, power, government, creation care, and so much more. We are committed to providing opportunities for us to learn, discuss, and inspire one another toward
actions for justice and love for Christ and our neighbor. If you have any questions, or have class suggestions for the Fall 2021 season, contact Heather Hawkins at christianedfumc@wvi.com
Prayers of the Heart - Sundays at 9 AM
This group gathers to share a short reading, a time of meditation, and lectio divina. Contact Dennis Lundeen ddlundeen@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Digging Deeper - Sundays at 11:15 AM
All are welcome. Contact Charlie Wallace cwallace@willamette.edu for the Zoom link. CLICK HERE to see the schedule.
Educating ourselves on Race & Racism - Mondays at 7 PM
This group continues to explore topics of "how we got here' in our thinking of racial issues. The group works hard to provide interesting and relevant guest speakers each week, so don't miss it!

The summer session is happening now!  CLICK HERE for the summer series listing. For more information, contact Cesie Delve Scheuermann at cesiedelve@gmail.com.
Women’s Book Group - Tuesdays at 7 PM
The current book is "Simple and Free" by Jen Hatmaker.  This book study will go through June 29th. Guests are welcome to join at any time!

Contact Jennie Pitney- jenniepitney@hotmail.com for Zoom link. CLICK HERE for information on their current book.
Sunday School for those Who May Not Believe in God.- Monthly on Sundays at 4pm, Sept.-May (NOTE this Class does NOT meet June - August)

You can sign up for their weekly newsletter or for an upcoming gathering, here.
Curious what this gathering is all about? CLICK HERE for our Sunday School Class Introduction.
Faith Formation for Children-
Our childcare staff host weekly zoom parties for young children and families. To get connected contact Christina Gordon at fumckids503@gmail.com
We hope that you find a class for you! To help you connect with others and deepen your faith.
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Open Door Churches - Shalom Prayer Group Invitation
All are welcome to join in our Open Door Churches online prayer community via Facebook. CLICK HERE or search for "Shalom Prayer Group - Open Door Churches" from your Facebook page.
Contact the Pastors
Pastor John Fleming
Open Door Churches Pastor
Pastor Alyssa Baker
Open Door Churches Pastor
Pastor Kalina Malua-Katoa
Open Door Churches Pastor
Pastor Zaida Hureca
Pastor of Las Naciones Hispanic Fellowship
Rev. Jeff Lowery
Director of Youth Ministries and Community Organizer for Mission & Outreach
Contact Us
Morningside United Methodist Church
Physical Address: 3674 12th Street, SE
Mailing Address: PO Box 3076
Salem, OR 97302
 
Telephone: 503-364-5013
Email: umcmorningside@gmail.com
Web: morningsideumc.net
 
Office Hours: Office is currently CLOSED

Ministry Team
Ministers: All the Laity
Pastor Team:
  • Rev. John Fleming: pastorjohn@opendoorchurches.org
  • Rev. Alyssa Baker: pastoralyssa@opendoorchurches.org
  • Rev. Kalina Malua Katoa
..........pastorkalina@opendoorchurches.org
Communications/Office Manager: Vicki DeVol
Bookkeeper: Christine Stevens
Family & Program Ministry Director:  Tes Lacy
Praise Band Leader: Jan Nelson 
Organist: Brace Langenwalter 
Keyboardist: Teresa Stewart 
Custodian: Jan Wetherbee 
 If you need a printed copy of the newsletter, copies are available on the counter in the Narthex.