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:
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, June 8, 2025, as we connect the storyline from the best-selling books and blockbuster movies with central themes of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The second message in the series, “Belonging,” is rooted in Matthew 4:18-22. 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!
All are welcome!
Sunday Mornings at 10:15
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!
June Snack Themes:
6/8/25- Hello Sunshine: It’s all about those lemon treats.
6/15/25- Happy Father’s Day: Celebrate our fathers with pies and cobblers.
6/22/25- Welcome Summertime: How about your favorite no bake sweets and treats.
6/29/25- Pretty in Pink: Pink berries and treat can’t be beat.
***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.
6/8 - Ann Necessary - Annual Conference Preparation
6/15 - Kylie Jenkins
6/22 - Dennis and Karen Lee
6/29 - Ann Necessary - Annual Conference Recap
United Methodist Social Justice Principles at 10:15.
June Snack Themes:
6/8/25- Hello Sunshine: It’s all about those lemon treats.
6/15/25- Happy Father’s Day: Celebrate our fathers with pies and cobblers.
6/22/25- Welcome Summertime: How about your favorite no bake sweets and treats.
6/29/25- Pretty in Pink: Pink berries and treat can’t be beat.
***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.
6/8 - Ann Necessary - Annual Conference Preparation
6/15 - Kylie Jenkins
6/22 - Dennis and Karen Lee
6/29 - Ann Necessary - Annual Conference Recap
United Methodist Social Justice Principles at 10:15.
Board Meeting Update
Dear Congregation,
Your 2025-2026 Church Leadership Board met on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6 PM in Room 102 and via Zoom. I’m writing today to offer a summary of our discussion.
Together, we reviewed and approved the official minutes from our previous meeting. Paige Wheeler, our treasurer, and Patty Groth, our business manager, then provided us with our financial report. Regular contributions were low in January and February, but March ended strong, and April was at a sustainable level . . .
[full summary available here]
Your 2025-2026 Church Leadership Board met on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6 PM in Room 102 and via Zoom. I’m writing today to offer a summary of our discussion.
Together, we reviewed and approved the official minutes from our previous meeting. Paige Wheeler, our treasurer, and Patty Groth, our business manager, then provided us with our financial report. Regular contributions were low in January and February, but March ended strong, and April was at a sustainable level . . .
[full summary available here]
Parables: Annual Conference Preview
We would like you to put Parables on June 8 in your calendar in preparation for the New Mexico Annual Conference, which will run from June 19 to June 21 in Albuquerque this year. I will be attending the Conference as your lay leader and voting delegate. During Parables on the 8th, we will present information on the upcoming amendments for ratification. We want to inform you on all 4 amendments that we will be voting to ratify for the United Methodist Constitution. The amendments must have the support of a two-thirds majority of the total voting members of all annual conferences combined, which may take until 2026 depending on when they meet.
Here are the proposed amendments:
We are looking forward to seeing you all at Parables on June 8.
Your Lay Leader,
Ann Necessary
Here are the proposed amendments:
- Regionalization— allow each region of the United Methodist Church to make decisions that will best support outreach and ministry in their specific areas. [the geographic regions of the UMC: one in the United States, and eight in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines]
- Inclusion in Membership—all persons, without regard to race, gender, ability, color, national origin, status, or economic condition, shall be eligible to attend worship, participate in programs, receive sacraments, and upon baptism, take vows of Christian faith to become members of any local church.
- Racism and Colonialism—aims to strengthen our demonination’s stance for racial justice.
- Clergy Delegate Elections—this one is to clarify who can elect the clergy delegates who serve at the General Conference and also at U.S. jurisdictional and central conferences, which elects bishops.
We are looking forward to seeing you all at Parables on June 8.
Your Lay Leader,
Ann Necessary
This Week at Morning Star
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: Food Pantry, 7A - 12P
Wednesday: Aging Gracefully Fitness Class, 11A - 12P
Thursday: Women's Bible Study, 9A - 10A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Ladies' Bunco, 6P
Praise Band Practice, 6:30P
Friday: Choir Practice, 4:30P
Harry Potter Magical Celebration and Movie, 5P
Saturday: "Hello Summer" Youth Party at the Talleys', 5P
Upcoming:
Full Moon at White Sands, June 11
Family Emergency Preparedness Training, June 17
Don't see something you need more info on? Check the Events & Upcoming Events Calendars in the app and online at mstarlc.church.
Monday: Men's Bible Study, 8:30A - 9:30A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Tuesday: Food Pantry, 7A - 12P
Wednesday: Aging Gracefully Fitness Class, 11A - 12P
Thursday: Women's Bible Study, 9A - 10A. In-person and on Zoom (link here)
Ladies' Bunco, 6P
Praise Band Practice, 6:30P
Friday: Choir Practice, 4:30P
Harry Potter Magical Celebration and Movie, 5P
Saturday: "Hello Summer" Youth Party at the Talleys', 5P
Upcoming:
Full Moon at White Sands, June 11
Family Emergency Preparedness Training, June 17
Don't see something you need more info on? Check the Events & Upcoming Events Calendars in the app and online at mstarlc.church.
Harry Potter Magical Celebration
As part of the Summer at the Movies Sunday series, we will be showing a Harry Potter movie every Friday night this summer, starting this Friday, June 6, at 5:30 PM.
There will be a special kick-off Harry Potter Magical Celebration this Friday, starting before the movie at 5:00 PM and featuring themed food, decorations and games. Bring your wizard robes and wands!
There will be a special kick-off Harry Potter Magical Celebration this Friday, starting before the movie at 5:00 PM and featuring themed food, decorations and games. Bring your wizard robes and wands!
Family Emergency Preparedness Training
This training has been developed to help families create emergency preparedness plans to ensure the safety and well-being of their loved ones in the event of an unexpected separation, disaster or legal emergency.
The steps provided in this training offer a proactive approach to planning for unforeseen situations, ensuring that no child or family member is left alone without care or support. While we are not lawyers, we are providing informational resources to help you feel as prepared as possible.
This training is helpful to anyone planning for unforeseen emergencies and gives information we can share with our community, neighbors, friends and loved ones.
Childcare will be available during the training.
- KIri Daines
Border Servant Corp
The steps provided in this training offer a proactive approach to planning for unforeseen situations, ensuring that no child or family member is left alone without care or support. While we are not lawyers, we are providing informational resources to help you feel as prepared as possible.
This training is helpful to anyone planning for unforeseen emergencies and gives information we can share with our community, neighbors, friends and loved ones.
Childcare will be available during the training.
- KIri Daines
Border Servant Corp
How to Practice Generosity at Morning Star
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
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
If there is anything you would like added to next week's The Star Weekly, send requests to Brishen at brishen@mstarlc.church by Thursday.