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

A seven-part worship series called “Un-Bound: Stories that Challenge and Change Us” will continue on Sunday, July 12, 2026, as we connect the plots of classic and popular literature with the central themes of our holy text. The sixth message explores the narrative of “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury and is rooted in 2 Timothy 4:1-5.

You can access the summer reading list for all ages here, https://mstarlc.church/summer-reading-list, but reading ahead is not necessary to participate in worship.

The Children's Moment for Sunday, July 12, will feature the book Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter

Contemporary worship will take place in person and online (mstarlc.church and YouTube) at 9:15 AM, and traditional worship will take place in person at 11:15 AM. Both services will include a recognition of Father’s Day, with appreciation for all men who influence our lives, families and communities.

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!

July Snack Themes:
7/12/26 - Taking a Dip: Bring your favorite dip and chips or crackers.
7/19/26 - Feeling Tropical: Nothing says summer more than tropical fruits and desserts.
7/26/26 - Get Your Buns Ready: Celebrate back to school with all types of breakfast treats.

***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.
7/12 - Joe and Della White
7/19 - Deborah Schaffer
7/26 - Shawn Mena, Camino Real Middle School
8/2 - Denton Down

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

The Morning Star Mission Team has selected the Equal Justice Initiative as the 2026 3rd quarter 1s & 5s recipient.

The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.

For more information, go to the website of Equal Justice Initiative at https://eji.org/

Distribution: 75% of 1s & 5s goes to the designated quarterly charity and the remaining 25% goes to ongoing mission projects.

Ways to Give:

• Small donations placed in the wooden box in the back of the sanctuary ($1 and $5 bills)
• Online donation portal has an option to select “1s and 5s”
• Checks made out to Morning Star with 1s and 5s in the memo line

Thank you for your support!

New on the Storybook Trail: Butt or Face offers kids a delightfully cheeky challenge: examine a close-up photo of an animal, and then guess whether you’re looking at the top or the…um…bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a complete photo of the animal!

Here's what is going on THIS week, June 29 - July 5:
Monday: Men's Bible Study, 8:30A - 9:30A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Tuesday: Food Pantry, 8A - 12P
Thursday: Women's Bible Study: July Coffee & Conversations, 9A - 10A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Leadership Board Meeting, 6P. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Praise Band Practice, 6:30P
Friday: All-Ages Art Day Camp, 9A - 3P
Choir Practice, 4P

Upcoming:
Food Truck Friday x Water Day, July 17, 5P - 8P

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9:30A - 12:30P

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

The school year begins at the end of July! To help out the students right next door at Camino Real Middle School, we are collecting basic school supplies over the next three Sundays to build "Starter Kits."

Here is our weekly collection schedule:

• July 12
  • Backpacks
  • College-ruled paper
  • Ballpoint pens (blue or black ink)
• July 19
  • No. 2 pencils
  • 2-inch, 3-ring binders (with clear cover windows and pockets)
  • Boxes of colored pencils
• July 26
  • Travel-sized hand sanitizers
  • Travel-sized tissues

Please drop off any of these items between now and Sunday, July 26. Thank you for your generosity!

Stay connected with Women's Bible Study on Thursdays this July as we meet at 9 AM in the kitchen to prepare our preferred hot (or cold) morning beverages before gathering in the Music Room (Room 108), and live online through Zoom, for conversation and prayer. The study on Ecclesiastes will resume on Thursday, August 6.

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