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Welcome to Morningside! Bienvenidos. Habla Español?
We want your first visit to Morningside to be refreshing and enjoyable for your whole family. You will experience inspiring music, helpful teaching, friendly people, and a place where you feel welcomed. Here are a few things that will make your first visit to Morningside a great experience.
What are the services like?
Each service provides an opportunity for you to connect and grow closer to God through inspiring music, practical preaching, and a friendly atmosphere. Our services last about one hour. Our desire is to turn our focus toward God because worship is for His glory. We also offer unique Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic services.
Where do I park and enter the building?
Upon entering our property, you will find clearly marked parking for our guests and those with disabilities. Please enter the building through the entry way from All Star Way marked with large potted plants.
Where do I take my infant or toddler?
Infants, Toddler, and Preschool Rooms (through age 4) can be found on the East side of the Auditorium. At every service there are safe, clean, well-equipped rooms and well-trained staff and volunteers to care for children. You will be asked to give your cell phone number at check-in so that the nursery staff can easily contact you if there is a need.
Where do I take my kids?
K5-Grade 5 (Primary & Elementary Rooms) can be found in our secure Kid’s Wing area. From start to finish, we strive to make your families’ time with us a great experience! We seek to make this your child’s favorite day of the week. We use skilled volunteers, technology, fun activities, and excellent environments to communicate the timeless knowledge of our loving God. We believe this makes our kids' ministry a place your child will be asking you to bring them back to each week. Classes take place at each of our worship services with the exception of our elementary children on Sunday evenings. Elementary children worship with their parents in the main Auditorium.
Worship with us
SUNDAY
10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Service (In person and Livestream); Morningside Kids (Infants- Grade 5); Sign Language offered
9:00 and 11:15 a.m. - Sunday school classes (List of classes)
10:00 a.m - Chinese Worship Service in the Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. - Spanish Worship Service in Chapel
5:00 p.m. - Evening Meeting (In person and Livestream)
Life Groups (2nd & 4th Sundays)
WEDNESDAY
6:45 p.m. Awana (Cubbies, Sparks, Truth & Training)
7:00 p.m. - Prayer Meeting (In person and Livestream)
find a class
How can the Welcome Center help?
In the center of our building near the suspended globe is the Welcome Center where you can find answers to questions, such as, "Where do my children go to class? Where should I go?" Someone at the desk will be happy to answer any question you may have.
Will I be expected to give anything?
No, we do not invite you to our church for your money. We hope that the worship and fellowship will be a gift to you, so please don’t feel obligated to give. Our prayer is that you will receive the greatest gift, if you haven’t already.
What is the preaching like?
Our sermons come directly from the verses of the Bible. If you have a Bible you'll want to bring it or download one to your phone, so that you can follow along with his teaching.
Our sermons are also Christ-centered and practical, emphasizing Gospel applications for real life.
View sermons here.
Gift for you
We are a church family that welcomes all to come and experience God's grace. At the doors, you will be welcomed by our Greeter Team who will direct you to where you want to go. If you are our guest for the first time, please come by the Guest Services table in the lobby and pick up a 16-ounce coffee mug with biscotti or cookies, as our gift to you. We want you to know how much we appreciate your joining us for a Sunday worship service.
How do I meet the pastor?
We would love for you to sign up to attend a Starting Point class where you will be able to meet pastors in person. You will learn about the history, philosophy, and vision of Morningside. We will also share ways you can find your place as an engaged member at Morningside through our various ministries. As time allows, we will try to answer your questions.
What is Sunday School like?
Sunday school at 11:15on Sunday morning is a time to learn God’s Word in smaller groups where you can build relationships. We have Sunday School classes for all ages: Nurseries, Infant Age 2; Preschool, Ages 3-4, Primary, Grade K5-1st, Elementary, Grades 2-5; Middle School, Grades 6–8; High School, Grades 9-12; Rooted College Students (age 18-22); Pursue Young Adults (age 23-27); Steadfast (career adults) and Adults. Greeters will direct you to the classes that work best for your family members.
What Bible translations does Morningside use?
For uniformity, the preaching in our English services is from the King James Version 1769 edition, however, we are not “King James Only.” We encourage members to study God's Word using multiple translations, and members in our small groups and Sunday school classes often read from different translations. As the King James translators stated in their preface, "Variety of Translations is profitable for the finding out of the sense of the Scriptures" (Preface to 1611 Translation, xiv). But in our English services, we preach and teach from the King James Version. Of course, our Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic services use translations from their native language.
What if I am interested in church membership?
If you have more questions about church membership, please visit morningside.org/membership.
What if I have more questions?
If you have more questions, you may find your answer on this website, or you are welcome to call our office at (864) 297-7890 or email us at Info@morningside.org.
