AUGUST 2019 NEWSLETTER
REMINDER - NO SERVICES AT MORNINGSIDE ON AUG. 4TH
DUE TO THE ALL CHURCH RETREAT.
SEE YOU ALL AT SILVER FALLS STATE PARK!
WHETHER YOU REGISTERED OR NOT... COME JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AND A DELICIOUS POTLUCK BRUNCH BEGINNING AT 10:30!!
"Bold New Vision"
Acts 15:5-19
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Annual Church Retreat Worship - 10:30 AM
Silver Falls State Park - North Meeting Hall

The unbelievable and boundless beauty of nature will be our backdrop this week as we come together for worship and communion during our Annual Church Retreat at Silver Falls State Park.  

It will be a celebration of the holy spirit and grace we have received by which we will be saved.

See you at Silver Falls!  ❤️ �� �� �� �� ��
Morningside UMC
Annual Church Retreat
Sunday, August 4, 2019, 10:30 AM
Silver Falls State Park - North Meeting Hall

Items to Bring:
  • Potluck dish to share (refrigeration and oven are available)
  • Lawn chair and/or blankets
  • Favorite book, table game or outdoor game
IMPORTANT NOTE:  There will be NO 8:30 or 10:30 worship services at Morningside that day.
In This Issue
Worship Schedule
Sundays
8:30 am - Face to Face
                 Worship
10:30 a.m. - Worship
11:30 a.m. - Fellowship Time
10 - 11:30 a.m. Childcare is offered for infants and toddlers every Sunday morning.

Newsletter Deadline

August 26th
August Birthdays
1     Necia Hollinshead
2    Sandra Adams
5    Brandi Cortes
      Francis Fredrickson
6    Karel Reckendorf
8    Tim Bulletset
9    Jocelyn Smiley
11  Jill Summers
15  Vicki DeVol
      Lilly Watts
      Rielly Lacy
16  Chad Surckla
      Skyler Duncan
          Hollinhead
17  Celeste Kent
19  Jim Boston
21  Arlen Hollinshead
      Carol Dragoo
24  Renee Cornwell
26  Averie Surckla
      Lyle Dragoo
31  Shawn Savage
      
August Anniversaries
5    Sara & Ken Amend
      Sue & Richard Reid
6    Vergie & Ed Olson
      Ellie & Chad Surckla
13  John & Joanne Eggink
21  Lyle & Carol Dragoo
24  Karen Crooch &
         Doug Reed
27  Gary & Karen Gray
In our prayers...
Those with health concerns, illness, and loss of loved ones:

Mary Lou Snodgrass, Nahnie Williams, Geraldine Hammond, Susi Bromley, Lyle Dragoo, Glen McCall, Paula Kent, Ken Amend, Lynn Ham, Elisa Reckendorf, Robert Kuenzli, Arlen Hollinshead, Diane and Brigitte Rolph and Liz Toy.
MUMC @ Capitol Pride in the Park
Sat., August 3rd, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Riverfront Park, Salem

Morningside UMC is proud to be a part of this year's Capitol Pride in the Park event. This festival is a family friendly event offering vendors, food, drinks, a beer garden, a live cover band, entertainers and more!! Capitol Pride is a Celebration of People!  Stop by Morningside's booth to say hello and show your support!!
Who is My Neighbor?
2019 Vacation Bible School
Monday, August 12th - Thursday, August 15th
9:00 AM to Noon
Morningside United Methodist Church
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Open Door Churches Vacation Bible School (VBS) is quickly approaching and we are excited to be hosting it here at Morningside.

All kids from age 4 to 5th grade graduates are invited to four days of fun-filled adventure, faith exploration and discovery and making new friends. Each day as they sing, craft, snack and use their imaginations, the kids will learn more about themselves and what makes each and everyone unique, special and, yet, the same!

Online registration is encouraged this year (if possible) but paper registration forms will be available soon, if needed.  CLICK HERE  for a link to the online registration website.

If you have a heart for kids and want to help make sure our kids have a fun and meaningful VBS experience this summer, then join us! If interested please contact Heather Hawkins at heatherinhighland@yahoo.com. You may also call the First UMC church office at 503-364-6709 or Morningside UMC at 503-364-5013 to leave her a message.

Some volunteers are still needed:
1. Assist with registration, 8:15-9:00 a.m. any or all days.
2. Assist with decorating (ask for date and time)
3. Assist with lunch for VBS families on last day.
11am-1:30pm on Thursday at Morningside UMC
Family Fun Picnic
Saturday, August 24th, 12 - 2
Morningside United Methodist Church
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Morningside will, once again, be hosting our annual Family Fun Picnic and School Supplies Give-Away in August. This is a complete FREE event and open to everyone in the church and our Morningside neighbors!

Come for BBQ lunch, crafts and a FREE school backpack filled with all kinds of supplies needed for the upcoming school year. (while supplies last)

The Education Ministry Team have begun collecting school supplies and backpacks. Salem/Keizer supply lists are preferable, but any donations are welcome! (CLICK HERE for the current School Supply List.) Please bring your donations to church and leave them on the table in the main hallway.

Volunteers will also needed in the kitchen, to "man" the craft tables and help pass out backpacks. Please sign up on the Wall of Helping Hands bulletin board or let Christopher Frost know if you are available to help!
Huckleberry Family Camp
Camp Magruder, North Oregon Coast
Friday, August 30th - Monday, September 2nd

HUCKLEBERRY FAMILY CAMP
Learn, Play, Connect
At Camp Magruder, North Oregon Coast

ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

Yep, you read that right - the greatest adventure of the summer is now on Labor Day Weekend!! How
awesome is that?! Are you ready for some bright sun, warm sand, and cool surf? Want to learn more
about native culture, sample some important First Foods, and eat yummy homemade Huckleberry
Cobbler? Then it's time to register NOW for Huckleberry Family Camp 2019!

And - I have some exciting news - the fun won't end on Sunday! We get to stay Sunday night and
check out on Monday morning, September 2nd! So we get another day this year!

We will gather at Camp Magruder on Friday afternoon, August 30 th , for an amazing weekend of
storytelling, huckleberry picking, swimming, boating, taking a train ride, singing and storytelling at
nightly campfires - and there's also time for quiet walks on the beach, reading, visiting, and enjoying
Creation all around you.

More exciting news - I am delighted to let you all know that Duane Medicine Crow is Co-Dean this
year! If you have not had a chance to meet Duane, you are in for a rare treat. He is bringing his lodge, so
we will all have a chance to see what it's like inside. Maybe some storytelling will happen there, too!

You're invited to join in the fun! And help make the fun! To register, or if you have any questions, call
me (Co-Dean Beth Fleisher) at 503-984-4448, or email me at huckleberryfamilycamp@gmail.com.  Are finances a challenge right now, but you want to go?  Don't let that stop you! Camperships are available, so just let me know when you get in touch.
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As a way of helping more people enjoy this amazing experience, we invite anyone who would like to contribute to the Huckleberry Family Camp Campership Fund to let us know! It's a wonderful way to be part of a life-changing experience for a family who could not otherwise go to camp. Use the contact info above to let us know and we'll help you make it happen! ~ Duane Medicine Crow and Beth Fleisher, Co-Deans, Huckleberry Family Camp
Open Door Churches 2nd Annual
Worship & Celebration Picnic
Sunday, Sept. 8th, 10:30 AM
Riverfront Park - Salem

Preparations are being made, casseroles are being planned and music is being practice - it's time for this year's Open Door Churches annual Worship & Celebration Picnic.

Pastors Wendy and Dan, Sandy, Alyssa and Mario will lead us in worship along with our combined choirs and praise bands.

After worship, we'll share a potluck lunch along with games & activities. Ice water, silverware, & plates are all provided.

Mark your calendars and plan to join in the fun and special time of worship.  As was the case last year, there will be no worship services held at Morningside that day.  
Transformations Prayer Retreat
Sept. 22nd to Sept. 27th, 2019
Suttle Lake Retreat Center

It's time, once again, to plan your attendance at the annual Transformations Prayer Retreat at Suttle Lake, from Sept. 22nd to Sept. 27th. You may register beginning immediately through our GoCamping registrar at 503-802-9214.

This year's focus will be on Joan Chittister's book, "The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully." [Ed. The book is available on Amazon and other online websites.]

For additional details about the retreat and more information about this year's book/author,     CLICK HERE .
A "Moving" Update About Our Friend Lynne

We received a call in the office this week about a recent move from Silverton to Keizer for our Morningside friend, Lynne Barkley.  She is now living up in Keizer and would like to join us for worship again.  

However, she is in need of a ride to and from her home up there.  If you are able to help out, please give us a call in the office.  If you aren't available every week, that's okay, too.  Just let us know.
Open Door Churches Youth Group August Schedule 

Lots going on this month in Youth Group. Join us for conversation, movies, games and much more!

August
Aug 6 City Camp (low mission) FUMC Youth Group Room Decoration Planning
Aug 12-15 Vacation Bible School @ Morningside
Aug 13 Movie afternoon after VBS
Aug 20 FUMC Youth Group Room Decoration

For more details about youth group activities  visit their Facebook page here.  
Open Door Churches Young Adults August Schedule
 
T he Open Door Churches Young Adult Group is made up of college students and young professionals rangi ng in age from 18-29 who are exploring questions of faith together. 

This past month the Open Door Church Young Adults have focused on the scriptures from our Boldly Stepping Out Sermon Series. Together we have spoken about the importance of community and ways that God has surprised us as we live in community with one another. We have also begun an Instagram account as we have noted young adults spend more time on Instagram than on Facebook. You can follow our Instagram - CLICK HERE to learn more about who our group is and what we are up to.

The Open Door Church Young Adult Group is going on retreat August 1-3 in Pacific City. During retreat, the young adults have asked to learn ways to engage their faith beyond Sunday morning worship, have inter-generational conversation, and how to set healthy boundaries. Please hold the young adults in prayer as they are on retreat.

The Open Door Young Adult group meets on Wednesday's from 7-8:30. During the summer, the young adults rotate locations. Please email Pastor Alyssa (alyssabaker08@gmail.com) to get on our email list. Thank you for your continued prayers and support of the Open Door Young Adults.
FROM OUR OPEN DOOR CHURCHES FAMILY AT
KEIZER CLEAR LAKE UMC


Quick News Items, Volunteer Opportunities,
Save the Dates and Reminders
  • Keizer Clear Lake UMC Annual Garage Sale - Fri., Aug. 2nd & Sat., Aug. 3rd, 9 - 4 (KCLUMC)
  • MUMC @ Capitol Pride at the Park - Sat., Aug. 3rd, 9 AM - 3 PM (Riverfront Park)
  • Morningside Annual Church Retreat - Sun., Aug. 4th, 10:30 AM (Silver Falls State Park)
    Note: There will be NO worship services at MUMC this day.
  • Vacation Bible School "Who's My Neighbor?" - Mon. thru Thurs., Aug. 12th - 15th (MUMC)  VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
  • Morningside Family Fun Picnic - Sat., Aug. 24th, 12 - 2 PM (MUMC)
    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
  • Backpack Lunch Program Lunch Packing Day - Sun., Aug. 25th, 11:30 AM (Following worship) (HH)  VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
  • Open Door Churches Worship & Celebration Picnic - Sun., Sept. 8th, 10:30 AM (Riverfront Park)  Note: There will be NO worship services at MUMC this day.
August Activities Calendar - What's Happening at Morningside?

For a larger, printable version:  Click Here

Morningside United Methodist Church
3674 12th Street, SE
PO Box 3076, Salem, OR 97302

Telephone: 
503-364-5013
Email umcmorningside@gmail.com
Web: morningsideumc.net

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30-2:30
                        Office is CLOSED on Friday

Ministry Team
Ministers: All the Laity
Lead Pastor: Rev. Wendy Woodworth 
Communications/Office Administrator: Vicki DeVol
Bookkeeper: Christine Stevens
Family & Program Ministry Director: Christopher Frost 
Chancel Choir Director: Sam Kinney 
Praise Band Leader: Jan Nelson 
Organist: Brace Langenwalter 
Keyboardist: Teresa Stewart 
Custodian: Tim Bulletset 
Childcare: Noemi Morales, Fabiola Morales, Carlee Hunt
 If you need a printed copy of the newsletter, copies are available on the counter in the Narthex.