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 six-week worship series titled, “Wonder: Approaching Faith with Curiosity and Imagination,” will continue on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as we allow our questions to draw us closer to God and open us to new ways of seeing and living with purpose. With hands-on moments and space for all ages to engage, this series invites the whole church to rediscover the joy of growing in wonder together. The fourth message, “Walk Humbly,” is rooted in Micah 6:6-8.

Contemporary worship will take place in person and online (mstarlc.church) at 9:15 AM, and traditional worship will take place in person at 11:15 AM.

All are welcome!

Check the Resources tab in the Morning Star App to find Sermon Resources for this series!

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!

August Snack Themes:
8/24/25 - Waffle Day Celebration: Breakfast items are on this week’s menu.
8/31/25 - Labor of Love: As summer moves on and we celebrate Labor Day- Bring your favorite homemade style treat.

***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.
8/24 - Rethink Church Documentary Preview
8/31 - Cris, Walking through Grief
9/7 - Parent Meeting (for Children + Youth Ministry)
9/14 - Camino Documentary Replay

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

Beloved, thank you for the tremendous support you showed Summer and Austin Arnold as they prepare to welcome baby Donovan in a few weeks. The diapers and other supplies that you shared with them will remind this sweet family of your love and prayers in this challenging and exciting season of life. Thank you!

Kathy and Carlos Marques, longtime members of Morning Star, will be moving to Florida in September. Their last Sunday at Morning Star will be September 7. On that day, Kathy and Carlos will provide the treats in the gathering space, and we will take some time to pray for them in the 9:15 service. If you'd like to express your appreciation and well-wishes for this fine couple, please consider writing a personal note in a card and bringing in on September 7. For the blessings of friendship, we give you thanks, O God!

Good news, Friends! I am excited to announce that we have brought back meals at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays. Bonnie Moore has graciously agreed to serve as Chief Cook and Scheduler. We’re working to create a rotation, such as pizza one week, hot dogs one week, etc, and then starting the rotation over each month. To make this work, Bonnie would greatly appreciate the assistance of two other people in the kitchen each week for prep and clean up. Here’s a link to a sign up sheet for each week this semester.

If everyone could take a week or two, we’ll get this covered in no time. There will be no cost for the meal, thanks to a generous donor, but any donations received will go back into purchasing the food for Wednesday nights. We know that food greatly increases the joy of fellowship, so we’re looking forward to breaking bread together!

Grace and Peace, Pastor Amy

Here's what is going on THIS week at Morning Star:
Monday: Men's Bible Study, 8:30A - 9:30A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Senior Singles Lunch, 12:30P at Sunset Grill
Tuesday: Food Pantry, 7A - 12P
Wednesday: Wednesday Nights 6:00P - 7:30P
Kids, Youth and Romans Bible Study.
Meal provided at 5:30P (Volunteer Sign-up)
Thursday: Women's Bible Study, 9A - 10A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Praise Band Practice, 6:30P
Friday: Choir Practice, 4:30P


Upcoming:
Growth Group Sign-Up, Sunday, August 24
Aging Gracefully Resumes, September 3

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 Food Pantry serves on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, with prep the day before. More volunteers are always needed for prep and distribution! For more information, contact Joyce Lara at lighthouse@mstarlc.church.

Welcome to another year of NFL football!

If anyone is interested in participating in our Morning Star Fantasy Football league, please email Jason Feltz at feltz.jason2015@gmail.com by August 31st.

We will be getting sign up and draft information out to you soon!!!

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