The mission of Morning Star is to point people to the grace of God that we find in Jesus.
We pursue this mission through a vision of:

• inspirational worship
• radical inclusion
• alleviation of suffering

The Special Star Weekly begins after the weekly schedule below.

A four-part worship series called “Read That Again: Church History You Didn’t Learn in Sunday School” will conclude on Sunday, February 22, 2026, as we turn our attention to the influence of African American leaders in the Methodist tradition. The final message in the series, “Woe to Religion,” is rooted in Matthew 23:23-28 and features the story of Bishop James S. Thomas, a prophetic voice in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Contemporary worship will take place in person and online through the Morning Star app and website (mstarlc.church) at 9:15 AM, and traditional worship will take place in person at 11:15 AM.

All are welcome!

Snacks are organized by Justy Wykert and brought by congregation members to be shared in between services. Check out the theme for next week below, and contact Justy at djwykert1@hotmail.com for more information. Thank you!

February Snack Themes:
2/22/26 - Better by the Dozen: It’s all about foods that come in a dozen (cookies, doughnuts, rolls, etc).

***PLEASE, PLEASE help support each week’s theme by bringing food to share.


Parables takes place at 10:15 AM and is storytelling project. Come early for the coffee and snacks; stay for the stories.
2/22 - Sabrina and Daryl Epps

Adult Sunday School paused for Sunday, February 22. It will return on March 1.

Beloved,

Thank you for your part in making the free Valentine’s Day weddings a success again this year. Seven couples began their married lives together with us on Saturday, and four more said, “I do,” all over again. What a beautiful gift it is to celebrate love and hope with our neighbors!

I’m grateful for every person who had any part in making this day happen. To those who loaded supplies and drove them to the Plaza and back again, thank you. To those who set up tables and canopies and equipment, thank you. To those who officiated, thank you. To those who assisted the couples and the officiants, thank you. To those who registered the couples, gave them flowers, helped them sign their marriage licenses and celebrated them with cider and cookies, thank you. To those who took photos and ran sound and played music, thank you. To those who cheered loudly from the back, thank you. To those who prayed for the event, thank you.

Every person made a difference in every moment, and I’m so grateful for you. Because of you at least 75 couples have turned to Morning Star to say “I do” and “I still do” during the past five years. Thanks be to God, and thank you!

Here's what is going on THIS week, February 16 - February 22, at Morning Star:
Monday: Men's Bible Study, 8:30A - 9:30A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Tuesday: Food Pantry, 7A - 12P
Shrove Tuesday at the Wesley Student Center, 4P - 7P
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday, Drive-Through 7A - 9A & 11:30A - 12:30P, Come-and-Go Service 5P - 7P
Aging Gracefully, 11A
*Wednesday Night Activities on pause for Ash Wednesday*
Thursday: Women's Bible Study, 9A - 10A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Praise Band Practice, 6:30P
Friday: Choir Practice, 4P
Food Truck Friday, 5P - 8P
Saturday: Ramp Build, 8A
Sunday: Walking through Grief, 4P

Upcoming:
So, Who's Coming to Dinner? March 6, 6P

Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30A - 12:30A
Office Closed on Tuesday, February 17

 
Don't see something you need more info on? Check the Events & Upcoming Events Calendars in the app and online at mstarlc.church.

The Wesley Student Center (2425 Jordan Rd.) invites everyone to come down and support their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner & Silent Auction fundraiser on Tuesday, February 17 from 4 - 7 PM.

Email wesleynmsu@gmail.com for more information

Food Truck Friday is back this Friday from 5 PM to 8PM!

Vendors this month will include:

• Las Cruces Dragon Boba
• Chris's Comedor
• Los Dos Amigos
• Chacho's Tacos

We will also be watching the movie If in the Sanctuary, beginning at 6!

A Celebration of Life for beloved choir member Don Fletter will take place on Saturday, February 28, at 10 AM at Morning Star UMC. A reception will follow. Please be in prayer for Cal and Angie Jefferson and their family as the grieve Don’s death and give thanks for a life so very well lived.

The receptions for memorial services are provided by members of Morning Star UMC. Judy Leibrook organizes the sign-ups for food items via email, and Nelly Trujillo serves as the on-site coordinator on the day of services. If you are interested in participating in this important act of hospitality by providing a food item when you are able to do so, please contact Judy Leibrook at jileibrook@gmail.com or Pastor Amy at amy@mstarlc.church. Thank you!

We want to make Practicing Generosity as easy as possible at Morning Star.

Text MSTARLC to 888.364.GIVE.
You will receive a text back with instructions on how to give on your phone.

Mail a check to:
2941 Morningstar Drive, Las Cruces, NM. 88011

On our website: 
https://mstarlc.church. Click on Give and you can give online or simply click on the GIVE button below.

In person:
You can bring your gift to church on Sundays and drop it in the box at the back of the Sanctuary.

Questions or you need help setting up a recurring gift? Email Patty Groth:
finance@mstarlc.church