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

An eight-week worship series called, “Summer at the Movies: Harry Potter And the Good News,” will continue on Sunday, July 6, 2025, as we connect the storyline from the best-selling books and blockbuster movies with central themes of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The seventh message in the series, “Weathering the Storm,” is rooted in 2 Timothy 4:9-18.

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!

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:
7/13/25 - Taking A Dip: It’s time for dips & chips or crackers of all flavors.
7/20/25 - It’s A Chocolate Takeover: Celebrate your love for chocolate with all types of treats.
7/27/25 - Get Your Buns Ready: It’s back to school time. Bring all kinds of rolls and bread items.

***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.
7/13 - Paige Wheeler and Dale Yeo, Mission Team
7/20 - Carter Talley
7/27 - Angie Hereford

United Methodist Social Justice Principles at 10:15.

God of justice and compassion,
we lift our voices in prayer for peace in the Middle East,
that all hearts may turn from violence to understanding and from fear to hope.
Guide your leaders with wisdom and courage to pursue the path of peace,
rooted in the dignity and sacred worth of every person.
May our prayers rise as a witness to your hope and healing for all nations.

The full article from the Bishops condemning the war in the Middle East can be found here.

In Albuquerque last week, voting members of the New Mexico Annual Conference passed a resolution presented by the United Women of Faith (formerly the United Methodist Women) that calls United Methodist congregations in the conference to enter into courageous conversations on the causes and effects of gun violence with our churches and communities, to support gun sense legislation and vote as if our children’s lives depended on it, to securely store our firearms and encourage others to do so using the BeSMART campaign for kids, and to know the signs of suicide. Their presentation also included a call to action from the General Board of Church and Society to contact our representatives and senators to support gun violence prevention legislation and oppose legislation that will make our communities more unsafe. Such action can be taken through this link: https://www.umcjustice.org/latest/action-alert-take-a-stand-against-gun-violence-6544

Please note that this resolution and it’s call to action were commended to the members of the conference by Bishop Rapanut, and I commend them to you. If you are interested in engaging in further conversation and action regarding gun sense legislation, feel free to contact me at amy@mstarlc.church. Grace and Peace!

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)
Tuesday: Senior Connections, 10A - 1P
Thursday: *Women's Bible Study on break until July 17*
Kid-Friendly Hike in Cloudcroft, 8:30A
Board Game Night, 6P
Praise Band Practice, 6:30P
Friday: Choir Practice, 4:30P
Summer at the Movies: The Half-Blood Prince, 5:30P



Upcoming:
Leadership Board Meeting, July 17
Food Truck Friday, July 18
Ramp Build, July 19
Back-to-School Breakfast for Camino Teachers, July 21

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

Get ready as Food Truck Friday is back on Friday, July 18th, from 5-8 PM in the lower parking lot. We are continuing our Summer Movies this month and will be showing the 7th Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, starting at 5:30 in the Sanctuary.

Remember to bring cash as some trucks may not accept cards!

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