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

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, we will close out one year and welcome the next with “A Basis for Hope,” a time of reflection and intention rooted in Isaiah 63:7-9.

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!

December Snack Themes:
12/28/25 - Goodbye 2025: Appetizers and finger food are the theme as we celebrate the close of 2025. Happy New Year!!!

***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.
12/28 - New Year Conversations

An Adult Sunday School on the Book of Revelation at 10:15.

A BIG thank you goes out to all of the Morning Star small groups that made the 12 Days of Christmas possible again this year for the teachers and staff members of Camino Real Middle School. On each day of the final 12 days before Winter Break, 100 gifts were distributed to remind our neighbors just how much we appreciate them, especially in the hectic days before Christmas. Gifts included scented candles, hand cream and lip balm, chocolate candy and so much more! Thanks again for pointing to God's grace in such a tangible way . . . for the 9th year in a row!

Beloved,

Thank you. As Patty Groth shared in worship on Sunday, December 7, your generosity is making a real difference.

In the past quarter, the people of Morning Star have donated candy for our haunted house, provided Thanksgiving food for families from Cesar Chavez, supported our food distributions, offered blankets and socks for neighbors without homes, purchased gift cards for unaccompanied youth and more. These gifts build relationships, put meals on tables, offer warmth in the cold and, most importantly, remind our neighbors that they matter. Thank you.

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Here's what is going on THIS week, December 15 - 21, at Morning Star:
Monday: Men's Bible Study, 8:30A - 9:30A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Tuesday: Senior Connection: Game Day, 10A - 1P
Wednesday: Christmas Eve Services, 4P and 6P
Thursday: Merry Christmas!
Saturday: Stranger Things Watch Party, 5P


Upcoming:
Noon Year's Eve, December 31, 10A - 12P
Stranger Things Watch Party: Finale, December 31 at 6P


Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, 9:30A - 12:30P
Office Closed: Thursday, December 25 through Thursday, January 1

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

Christmas Eve is right around the corner!

This year, Morning Star will have two special Christmas Eve candlelight services of lessons and carols, both in the sanctuary and online, at 4 PM and at 6 PM.

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://www.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