Services & Sermons Archive

Stop Being Nice

~ Worship Series for February 2022~

Have you ever put on a fake smile or been “politically correct” to avoid conflict? We’ve all been in that moment when a person was “being nice” to us, but it didn’t feel nice. In this worship series, we will seek to go deeper than simply being nice to one another.

February  6: “Be Kind  …   Ephesians 4: 29-32
February 13: “Be Loving”   …  1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
February 20: “Be Joyful”   …  John 15: 1-11
February 27: “Be Peaceful” …  Philippians 4: 4-9

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February 27th, 2022
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Word for Children: Meredith Rietdorf
Gift of Music: “His Eye is on the Sparrow” — James Creer
Text: Philippians 4: 4-9
Sermon : “Be Peaceful”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema

February 20th, 2022
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Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Gift of Music: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” — Roxanne Kohlin
Text: John 15: 1-11
Sermon : “Be Joyful”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

February 13th, 2022
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Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
Sermon : “Be Loving”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

February 6th, 2022
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Word for Children: Geoff Pilling
Special Music: “My Lord, What a Morning” — Carol Ann Parker
Text: Ephesians 4: 29-32
Sermon : “Be Kind”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Reset

~ New Year Worship Series 2022~

“Reset,” a new series for a new year.
God’s mercies are new every morning!
But sometimes it is easy for us to get stuck in the same old routine. This New Year, let’s hit the “reset button,” so we can claim the fresh start God makes available to us. As we rediscover our true identity in the love of God, we will discover new purpose and guided by the compass of God’s values, head off in an exciting God-given direction!

January  9: “Soul Reset”  …   Luke 3: 21-22
January 16: “Purpose Reset”   …  Mark 1: 32-39
January 23: “Values Reset”   …  Galatians 6: 10
January 30: “Direction Reset” …  Acts 9: 1-15

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January 30th, 2022
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Word for Children: Sia Gbundema
Pastoral Prayer: Rev. Alyss Swanson
Special Music: “Lead Me, Lord” — Linda Solis
Text: Acts 9: 1-15
Sermon : “Direction Reset” — Rev. Daniel Gbundema

January 23rd, 2022
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Word for Children: Kyle Bohigian
Text: Galatians 6: 10
Sermon : “Values Reset”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

January 16th, 2022
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Word for Children: Meredith Reitdorf
Text: Mark 1: 32-39
Sermon : “Purpose Reset”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

January 9th, 2022
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“All Good Things” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 3:21-22
Sermon : “Soul Reset”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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January 2nd, 2022
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Children’s Message – Doris Jigba
Anthem: “Who is on the Lord’s Side?” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon : “Searching Diligently”    Read Sermon
— Khadie Mattia

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The Inn – Housing the Holy

~ Advent Worship Series 2021~

The pandemic has laid bare, and widened, economic disparity locally and globally. As we enter the Advent season, how can our churches become houses where the Holy will be born anew–offering respite, sustenance and care, opening the doors ever wider to those seeking shelter from the onslaught of life?
No one church can do it all, but each can do something.
As we study the biblical prophets that call us to care for our neighbors and “make room in the inn,” the lonely and frightened spaces within us are filled with the light of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

November 28: “Making Room”  … Hope …  Jeremiah 33: 14-16
December 5: “A Place at the Table”  … Peace …  Philippians 1: 9-11
December 12: “How Much is Enough”  … Joy …  Luke 3: 10-14
December 19: “A Room with a View”  … Love …  Luke 1: 46-55
December 24: “The Inn”  …  Luke 2: 1-20
December 26: “Dwelling”  …  Luke 2: 41-52

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December 26th, 2021
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Gift of Music: “Christmas Jubilation” – Hayden & Haven Kim
Text: Luke 2: 41-52; Colossians 3:12-17
Sermon : “Dwelling”     Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema

December 24th, 2021 – Christmas Eve

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Musical Selections from the Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 2: 1-20
Sermon : “The Inn”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

December 19th, 2021 – 4th Sunday in Advent
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Prelude: “For Unto Us a Child is Born” – Carillon Handbell Choir
Anthem: “As Lately We Watched” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 1: 46-55; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Sermon : “A Room with a View”     Read Sermon (coming soon)
— Rev. Alyss Swanson

December 12th, 2021 – 3rd Sunday in Advent
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Musical Selections from the Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Text: Luke 3: 10-14
Sermon : “How Much is Enough?”     Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

December 5th, 2021 – 2nd Sunday in Advent
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“Creation Will Be At Peace” – Chancel Choir
Text: Philippians 1: 9-11
Sermon : “A Place at the Table”     Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

November 28th, 2021 – 1st Sunday in Advent
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Children’s Message – Daelene Groff
“Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain” – Chancel Choir
Text: Jeremiah 33: 14-16
Sermon : “Making Room”     Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema 

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All In!

~ Stewardship Worship Series for November ~

When we face important decisions and opportunities in our lives, we may weigh the pros and cons. We often find reasons to avoid making changes and to keep doing things the same old way.
But there comes a time when we must decide… are we going to play it safe or go all in?

John 3:16 tells us that God loved us so much that he gave his only Son for us, “so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” God’s love for us is “all in!” In turn, when we put all our trust in God, our lives can be freed for unimaginable wonder. This worship series will explore what it means to be “all in” for God – with all of our being and all that we have.

November 7: “The Risk”  … Luke 5:1-11
November 14: “No Strings Attached”  …  Acts 2:43-47
November 21: “Commitment”  …  Ephesians 4:22-24

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November 21st, 2021
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“Come Ye Thankful People, Come” – Chancel Choir
Stewardship Moment – Joseph Lansana
Text: Ephesians 4:22-24
Sermon : “Commitment”     Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng 

November 14th, 2021
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“Clap Your Hands, All Ye People” – Chancel Choir
Stewardship Moment – Margaret Foster
Text: Acts 2:43-47
Sermon : “No Strings Attached”     Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng 

November 7th, 2021
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“God is Always Near” – Chancel Choir with Mads Tolling, violin
Stewardship Moment – Charlie Slayman
Text: Luke 5:1-11
Sermon : “The Risk”     Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng 

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October 31st, 2021
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Children’s Message – Daelene Groff
Special Music: “You Raise Me Up” – James Creer, soloist
Text: Ephesians 2:1-10
Sermon : “The Scandal and Summons of Grace”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Richard Corson

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October 24th, 2021
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Children’s Message – Kyle Bohigian
Anthem: “Guide My Feet, Lord” – Chancel Choir
Text: Isaiah 43:18-19
Sermon : “A New Path”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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October 17th, 2021
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Children’s Message – Moore Conteh
Anthem: “I Love the Lord” – Chancel Choir
Text: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon : “The Role of the Laity in the Church”    Read Sermon
— Bruce Hallinan, Chair of the Church Council

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October 10th, 2021
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Anthem: “And I Will Praise Him” – Chancel Choir
Text: Exodus 16:1-10
Sermon : “Why Do We Complain”    Read Sermon 
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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October 3rd, 2021 – World Communion Sunday
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Anthem: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – Chancel Choir
Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 and 2:5-12
Sermon : “Being Children of God”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Dr. Craig Brown, Exec. Dir. of Congregational Dev’t   

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Living Faith

~ Worship Series for September ~

John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, insisted that Christian faith was more than just a set of beliefs or a feeling. Faith changes our lives and results in faithful action in the world. The New Testament letter of James gives the same message. Following the epistle readings from the Revised Common Lectionary, this series will look at John Wesley’s General Rules in connection with readings from James to show how our faith can come to life in all that we say and do.

September  5: “Genuine Faith”  …  James 2:1-7, 14-17
September 12: “Do No Harm”  …   James 3:1-12
September 19 “Do Good”  …   James 3:13-18, (4:1-3)
September 26: “Stay in Love with God”  …   James 5:13-20

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September 26th, 2021
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Children’s Message – Jenni Martin
“I Love You, Lord with Jesus, I Love Thee” – Chancel Choir
Text: James 5:13-20
Sermon : “Stay in Love with God”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema    Read Sermon

September 19th, 2021
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Children’s Message – Meredith Rietdorf
“Have I Done Any Good” – Roxanne Kohlin, soloist
Text: James 3:13-18, (4:1-3)
Sermon : “Do Good”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

September 12th, 2021
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Children’s Message – Daelene Groff
“Words” – James Creer, soloist
Text: James 3:1-12
Sermon : “Do No Harm” Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

September 5th, 2021
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“Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove” – Carol Ann Parker, soloist
Text: James 2:1-7, 14-17
Sermon : “Genuine Faith”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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August 29th, 2021 – Pride Sunday
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Lighting the Rainbow Candles (liturgy)
Anthem: “The Greatest Love of All” – Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Text: 1 John 4:18-21
Sermon : “The Church’s Response to Pride Sunday“
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon (coming soon)

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August 22nd, 2021
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Anthem: “I Hear Thy Welcome Voice” – Dickson Beckley
Text: Genesis 12: 1-9
Sermon : “My Journey“
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema    Read Sermon

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QUEST – Travel as a Spiritual Act

~ Worship Series for Summer ~

We will embark on a journey for four weeks. It is a journey about journeying, about traveling as a spiritual act. Whether we travel far away or simply begin to see our local surroundings as if for the first time, “pilgrimage” has long been a spiritual practice, and “journey” a deeply-felt metaphor for our spiritual lives. “Quest” comes from the Latin root meaning “ask” and “seek.” This worship series will encourage us to open ourselves more fully to the curiosity and wonder, reflection, and transformation that travelers –not merely tourists– experience when we choose to immerse ourselves in soul-widening adventures,

July 25: “Leaving Home”  … Psalm 121 and Exodus 13:17-21
August 1: “The Encounter” …  John 4: 3-15
August 8: “The Reflection”  …  Revelations 21: 22-26
August 15: “Returning Home”  …  John 15: 1-17

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August 15th, 2021
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Pastoral Prayer – Pastor Alyss Swanson
“I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” – James Creer, soloist
Text: John 15: 9-12
Sermon : “Returning Home”  (Why we Travel: to Connect-Rick Steves)
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

August 8th, 2021
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Anthem: “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” – Linda Solis, soloist
Text: Revelations 21: 22-26
Sermon : “The Reflection”  (Challenges of Travel-Rick Steves)
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

August 1st, 2021
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Anthem: “You Are Near” – Carol Ann Parker, soloist
Text: John 4: 3-15
Sermon : “The Encounter”   (Breaking Bread-Rick Steves)
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

July 25th, 2021
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Anthem: “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” – Delmar Shepherd
Text: Psalm 121 and Exodus 13:17-21
Sermon : “Leaving Home”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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July 18th, 2021
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Anthem: “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” – Dickson Beckley
Text: Luke 23:34
Sermon : “Forgiveness Will Set You Free“
— Rev. Alyss Swanson    Read Sermon

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July 11th, 2021
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Anthem: “In the Garden” – Roxanne Kohlin
Text: Ephesians 2:4-10
Sermon : “And Are We Yet Alive“
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema    Read Sermon

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July 4th, 2021 – View the online service on YouTube
Morning Prayer – Rev. Alyss Swanson
Anthem: “Only This I Want” – Carol Ann Parker
Text: Exodus 17:8-13
Sermon : “Holding Each Other’s Arms”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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June 27th, 2021 – View the online service on YouTube
Morning Prayer(listen) (read)  – Rev. Roberta Corson
Anthem: “He Touched Me” – James Creer
Text: Mark 5:25-34
Sermon : “Between Two Kingdoms”
— Rev. Richard Corson    Read Sermon

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June 20th, 2021
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Anthem: “Open My Eye That I May See” – Linda Solis
Text: Galatians 3:28-29
Sermon : “Not Color-Blind Faith“
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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June 13th, 2021
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Anthem: “Who Is On the Lord’s Side?” – Dickson Beckley
Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Sermon : “It is Hard to Say Goodbye”
— Joe Kappia   Read Message

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June 6th, 2021 – Graduate Recognition Sunday
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Anthem: “Spirit, Shine On Us” – Chancel Choir members
Text: Philippians 1:3-11
Sermon : “Prayers for & Reflections of Graduates”   Read Message
— Sarah Pilling, Zoa Willhoite, Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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May 30th, 2021 – Mental Health Awareness Sunday
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Anthem: “Here I Am, Lord” – Carol Ann Parker
Text: Lamentations 5:19-22
Sermon : “Crying for Help”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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Dare to Dance Again

~ An Eastertide Series thru Pentecost~

As Easter people, we are called to dance our dances of freedom for all the world to see–even and perhaps especially in times of great difficulty. Dances of hope. Dances of justice. Dances of love. During this season, post-resurrection stories point to the joy of living in the beloved community and extending that fellowship through our witness as we dare to dance again!

On a morning when all seemed lost, a stone had rolled away to uncover the feast of all feasts, the joy of all joys. The shroud of death had become a veil for gladness, for celebration, for dancing. What if we stopped trying to outrun one another in a race for things that do not matter in the end, and instead ran toward life and hope and all the joy we can accomplish together, daring to dance again?

April  4: Easter: “For All People a Feast: Dare to Dance Again”
April 11: “With Great Power: Dancing Together”
April 18: “While in Their Joy: Dancing Sure”
April 25: “By This We Will Know: The Dance of Love”
May  2: “From You Comes My Praise: Guide My Steps”
May  9: “Who Can Withhold? Break Forth!”
May 16:  “Gone Up with a Shout: Clap Your Hands”
May 23: Pentecost: “Spirit Poured Out: Dare to Dance Again”

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Sunday – May 23rd, 2021
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Text: Ezekiel 37:1-12 and Acts 2
Special Music: “Holy Spirit, Come Fill This Place” –  James Creer
“Spirit Poured Out: Dare to Dance Again”
— Rev. Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon 

Sunday – May 16th, 2021
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Text: Luke 24:44-53
Special Music: “For God So Loved the World” –  Linda Solis
“Gone Up with a Shout: Clap Your Hands”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema    Read Sermon

Sunday – May 9th, 2021
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Text: Acts 10:44-48
Special Music: “The Mother’s Day Song” –  Haven & Hayden Kim
“Who Can Withhold: Break Forth”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

Sunday – May 2nd, 2021
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Text: Acts 8:26-39
“From You Comes My Praise: Guide My Steps”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

Sunday – April 25th, 2021
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Special Music: “Oh, How I Love Jesus” –  Dickson Beckley
Text: John 10:11-17 & 1 John 3:16-18, 23-24
“By This We Will Know: The Dance of Love”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon 

Sunday – April 18th, 2021
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Special Music: “Thine Be the Glory” –  UMC Worldwide Virtual Easter Choir
Text: Luke 24:36-48, 1 John 3:1-3
“While in Their Joy: Dancing Sure”
— Rev. Alyss Swanson    Read Sermon 

Sunday – April 11th, 2021
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Special Music: African Fellowship Virtual Choir
Text: John 20: 19-22 and 1 John 1: 1-4
“With Great Power: Dancing Together”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema    Read Sermon

Easter Sunday – April 4th, 2021
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Special Music: “Because He Lives” – CUMC Virtual Choir
Text: Isaiah 25: 6-9
“For All People a Feast: Dare to Dance Again”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon 

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Holy Vessels

~ A Lenten Season of Recovery ~
February 17 – March 28, 2021

Each of us is created a precious and holy vessel of embodied love. We have been through a harrowing time since last Lent that has shattered our sense of wholeness – body, mind, and spirit – like a glass vessel fractured into pieces.

In this Lenten “season of recovery” for our physical, communal, mental, intellectual, and environmental health, we will explore the healing narratives of Jesus that tell of divine solidarity with human suffering and remind us that we can begin a journey toward making something beautiful from that which is seemingly broken.
Beach glass offers us a multifaceted symbol of this transformative process.

Ash Wednesday: “Shattered”  …  Matthew 11: 28-30
February 21: “Treasure” (Physical Health)  …  Matthew 8: 1-4
February 28: “Safe Keeping” (Communal Health)  …  Matthew 8: 5-13
March 7: “Stories” (Mental Health)  …  Matthew 9: 27-33
March 14: “Different Pictures” (Intellectual Health)  …  Matthew 9: 18-26
March 21: “Restoration” (Environmental Health)  …  Matthew 8: 18-27
March 28: “Holy, Wholly” (Integrated Health)  …  Matthew 9: 1-8
Good Friday: “Healed and Still Healing”  …  Matthew 10: 1-8

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Good Friday – April 2nd, 2021
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Special Music: “The Death of the Christ” – Shine Kwon, piano
Text: Matthew 10: 1-8
Message: “Healed & Still Healing”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng 

Palm Sunday – March 28th, 2021
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Anthem: “Let Everything That Has Breath” – James Creer
Text: Matthew 9: 1-8
Sermon : “Holy Wholly“
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

March 21st, 2021
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Anthem: “There’ll Be Sunshine in the Morning” – The Patio Singers
Text: Matthew 8: 18-27
Sermon : “Restoration”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

March 14th, 2021
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Text: Matthew 9: 18-26
Sermon : “Different Pictures”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon 

March 7th, 2021
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Text: Matthew 9: 18-26
Sermon : “Stories”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon 

February 28th, 2021
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Anthem: “Lead Me, Lord” – Linda Solis
Text: Matthew 8: 5-13
Sermon : “Safe Keeping”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

February 21st, 2021
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Anthem: “Healing River” – Roxanne Kohlin
Text: Matthew 8: 1-4
Sermon : “Treasure”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon 

February 17th, 2021 – Ash Wednesday
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Anthem: “Make Us Holy, Make Us Whole” – Carol Ann Parker
Text: Matthew 11: 28-30
Sermon : “Shattered”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng 

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February 14th, 2021 – Black History & Transformation Sunday
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Anthem: “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” – James Creer
Text: Mark 9:2-9
Sermon : “In Between”
— Rev. Angela Brown    Read Sermon

 

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God is Holding Your Life

~ New Year Worship Series ~
January 10 – February 7, 2021

Life is a series of exclamations from “Oh No!” to “Help!” to “Oh Yeah!”  We can swing between disappointment, helplessness, and gratitude on a daily basis.  There are also seasons of our lives when we feel inundated with more of one than the others.

As we enter the new year, we had hoped we would be past the “Oh No!” of the last 10 months. Instead we find ourselves with ongoing prayers for “Help!”  The Book of Psalms knows all about this.  Written over a span of time from exile and isolation to the rebuilding of the community, the poetry of the Psalms will accompany us in this series, reminding us that through it all, we can trust and even give our thankful “Oh Yeah!” because God is, indeed, holding our lives.

January 10:  “Awe and Wonder”  …  Psalm 29
January 17:  “These Lives are Precious” … Psalm 72
January 24:  “Where Can I Go?”  …  Psalm 139
January 31:  “In God Alone”  … Psalm 62
February 7:  “Whole Heart Hallelujah”  …  Psalm 111

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February 7th, 2021
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Text: Psalm 111
Testimony: Lynn Dellaporta
Sermon : “Whole Heart Hallelujah”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

January 31st, 2021
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Text: Psalm 62:5-12
Testimony: Bruce Hallinan   Read
Sermon : “In God Alone”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

January 24th, 2021
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Text: Psalm 139
Testimony: Jennifer Wilhoite   Read
Sermon : “Where Can I Go?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

January 17th, 2021
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Text: Psalm 72
Testimony: Khadie Mattia  Read
Sermon : “These Lives Are Precious”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

January 10th, 2021
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Text: Psalm 29
Testimony: Darlene Dyer   Read
Sermon : “Awe and Wonder”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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January 3rd, 2021
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Anthem: Campbell UMC African Fellowship Choir
Text: Matthew 2: 1-12
Sermon: “The Tie That Binds”
— James H. Salley, Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, UMC Africa University

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I Believe, Even When…

~ Advent & Christmas Worship Series ~
November 29 – December 27, 2020

The history of humanity is fraught with pain–especially the pain that comes accompanied by fear and leads to oppression and violence of one people against another. This is the world into which Jesus was born and through which his teachings would challenge and call for transformation. The opening words of an anonymous Jewish poet, “I believe in the sun, even when the sun is not shining,” were scrawled on a wall during the Holocaust. This theme song for our season calls us to examine our penchant for annihilating fear by annihilating each other. The power of narrative and music will call us to a different response– transformation and reconciliation through hope, love, joy, and peace.
This Advent and Christmas, let us fill the night with music and light and affirm and act on the reasons why we can still “believe, even when” we are discouraged.

November 29 – “I Believe in Hope”…  Mark 1:1-15
December 6 – “I Believe in Love” … Matthew 1:18-25
December 13 – “I Believe in Joy” … Luke 1:46-55
December 20 – “I Believe in Peace” … John 1:1-5
Christmas Eve – “We Believe, Even Now” … Luke 2:1-20
December 27 – “Believe This: The Time has Come” … Luke 2:22-40

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December 27th, 2020
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Anthem: “That Little Road to Bethlehem,” Carol Ann Parker, soloist
Text: Luke 2:22-40
Sermon : “Believe This: the Time Has Come”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

December 24th, 2020
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Prelude: “Silent Night” Carillon Choir Choir (2016 concert)
Special Music from Chancel Choir, Virtual Octet, and soloists
Text: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon : “We Believe, Even Now”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

December 20th, 2020
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Prelude: “Greensleeves,” Carillon Choir Choir (2017 concert)
Anthem: “Let There Be Peace,” “In the Stillness,” Delmar Shepherd, soloist
Text: John 1:1-5
Sermon : “I Believe in Peace”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

December 13th, 2020
View the online service on YouTube
Prelude: “The Huron Carol,” New A’peal Handbell Choir (2017)
Anthem: “My Soul Glorifies the Lord,” “In the Stillness,” Roxanne Kohlin
Text:  Luke 1:46-55
Sermon : “I Believe in Joy”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon 

December 6th, 2020
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Anthem: “Love has Broken Down the Wall,” James Creer, soloist
Text:  Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon : “I Believe in Love”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon  

November 29th, 2020
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Anthem: “I Believe,” Carol Ann Parker, soloist; Shine Kwon, piano
Text:  Mark 1:1-15
Sermon : “I Believe in Hope”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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November 22nd, 2020
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Anthem: “Thankful” – Hayden Kim, soloist; Shine Kwon, piano
Text:  1 John 4:7-12
Sermon Conversation: “What is God Saying?”
— Rev. Alyss Swanson & Rev. Larry LaPierre

November 15th, 2020
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Anthem: “Open My Eyes” – Dickson Bentley, soloist; Shine Kwon, piano
Text:  Exodus 1:8-12 and John 9:17
Sermon: “From Problems to Problems”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema    Read Sermon 

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November 8th, 2020
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Special Music: “Flight” – Corey Miller, soloist; Shine Kwon, piano
Text:  Isaiah 41:8-14
Sermon: “Overcoming Fear”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

November 1st, 2020
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Special Music: “Take My Life, and Let It Be”
– Oboe, Elizabeth Young; Piano, Shine Kwon
Text:  1 Timothy 6:17-19
Sermon: “Defined by Generosity”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

October 25th, 2020
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Special Music: “There is None Like You” –
violin, Christy Kyong; Piano, Shine Kwon
Text:  Luke 15:11-14
Sermon: “Financial Wisdom”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon 

October 18th, 2020
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Special Music: “His Eye is on the Sparrow” – Carol Ann Parker;
Piano, Shine Kwon
Text:  Hebrews 13:5-6
Sermon: “Contemplating Contentment”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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October 11th, 2020
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Music: J.S. Bach, Suite 2, “Allemande” – Riley Collier, double bass
Text: Psalm 23
Sermon: “God Restores”  (incl a sharing of Kyle’s story)
— Rev. Cindy McCalmont    Read Sermon

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Words Matter

~ Worship Series September 6 – October 4, 2020 ~

“>Words matter. Words have power – the power to encourage or discourage, to build us up or tear us down, to bless or curse, to heal or hurt, to speak truth or deceive, to unite or divide us. Truly, our words carry immeasurable significance. This sermon series seeks to find biblical wisdom to harness the power of the tongue.

September 6: “The Power of Words” … Proverbs 15:1-4
September 13: “Words to Build Up or Tear Down” … Ephesians 4:29
September 20: Join the CA-NV Conference Worship Service
September 27: “Words to Bless or Curse?” … James 3:2-12
October 4: “Words to Unite or Divide” … Colossians 3:12-14

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October 4th, 2020
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Music: “Angry Words, O Let Them Never” – Robert & Linda Solis
Text: Colossians 3:12-14
Sermon: “Words to Unite or Divide?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

September 27th, 2020
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Music: “Power of Words” – Vocals, Roxanne Kohlin; Piano, Shine Kwon
Text: James 3:2-12
Sermon: “Words to Bless or Curse?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

September 20th, 2020
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View the CA-NV online Ordination service
incl. our Rev. Alyss Swanson – ordained as Deacon
Click HERE to view on the conference Facebook page
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September 13th, 2020
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Special Music: “Words” – Vocals, Delmar Shepherd; Piano, Shine Kwon
Text:  Ephesians 4:29
Sermon: “Words to Build Up or Tear Down”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng     Read Sermon

September 6th, 2020
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Special Music: “As a Deer” – Violin, Christy Kyong; Piano, Shine Kwon
Text:  Proverbs 15:1-4
Sermon: “The Power of Words”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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August 30th, 2020 – Reconciling Ministries Sunday
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Anthem: “Glory” – Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Text:  Galatians 3:26-28 – James Creer
No Sermon, Witness Testimonials

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Summer in the Psalms

~ Worship Series August 9-23, 2020 ~

The book of Psalms possesses an enduring fascination for God’s people.
This collection of 150 poems has supplied some of our best loved passages in scripture. They simultaneously express a frankness and intimacy of emotion including love and adoration for God, the battle of fear and trust, walking with God even when the way seems dark, and thankfulness for God’s care. But this diversity is unified by one element ~ they are centered upon God.

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August 23rd, 2020
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Anthem: “Be Still My Soul” – Dickson Beckley
Text:  Psalm 130 – Dickson Beckley
Sermon: “Anchor of Hope”
— Rev. Alyss Swanson    Read Sermon

August 16th, 2020
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Anthem: “God is My Light” – Hayden & Haven Kim; Piano: Shine Kwon
Text:  Psalm 27 – Roxanne Kohlin
Sermon: “When Life Gets Tough”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

August 9th, 2020
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Anthem: “Hymn of Promise” – Carol Ann Parker
Text:  Psalm 91
Sermon: “The Content of Our Promises Matters”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema   Read Sermon

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Beguiled by Beauty

Cultivating a Life of Contemplation and Compassion
~ Worship Series June 28 – August 2 ~

This 6-week series was written by the creative worship designer and leader Dr. Marcia McFee based on a book of the same name by contemporary theologian Dr. Wendy Farley. McFee writes the following about the series:

An early 6th-century theologian described God as “beguiled by beauty.” The Creator was lured by a longing for beauty and so set in motion a world of immense diversity and goodness. We were made for this Divine Goodness. We were made inherently worthy, not by our “doing,” but by our simply being. All things are beautiful–not by a standard of “pretty” as seen by our eyes, but by an essence of sacred worth that is sensed by the spirit. This is the root and heart of compassion and justice. Practices of contemplation help us train our gaze to these deeper truths. In this worship series, we will dwell with the God of divine goodness, deeply in love with us, and practice ways to return that love as we fall more deeply in love with creation and with one another.

June 28: Beauty, Contemplation & Radical Compassion … Ezekiel 31:3-7
July 5: We are Made for the Beloved … Psalm 16:7-11
July 12: Awakening to Beauty, Falling in Love with the World … Psalm 147: 1-11
July 19: Abyss, Mystery, and Wonder … Psalm 135:1-3; 13-21
July 26: The Beauty of a World Without a “Why” … Song of Songs 4:1-7
August 2:  From Beauty to Compassion and Justice … Isaiah 52: 7-10

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August 2nd, 2020
View the online service on YouTube
Prelude: “Morning Has Broken” – Carillon Handbell Choir (prev recording)
Anthem: “For the Beauty of the Earth” – Chancel Choir (prev recording)
Text:  Isaiah 52: 7-10
Sermon: “From Beauty to Compassion and Justice”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Read Sermon

July 26th, 2020
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Special Prelude Music: Oboe Sonata in A Major, “Andante amabile” by G.P. Telemann – Elizabeth Young, Oboe; Piano, Shine Kwon
Text:  Song of Songs 4:1-7
Sermon: The Beauty of a World Without a ‘Why'”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Read Sermon

July 19th, 2020
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Special Music: Horn Concerto No. 3; Adagio, W.A. Mozart –
 French horn, Brian Holmes; Piano, Shine Kwon
Text:  Psalm 135:1-3; 13-21
Sermon: “Abyss, Mystery, and Wonder”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Read Sermon

July 12th, 2020
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“O Rest in the Lord” – Linda Solis, soloist, Shine Kwon, piano
Text:  Psalm 147:1-11
Sermon: “Awakening to Beauty, Falling in Love with the World”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Read Sermon

July 5th, 2020
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“America the Beautiful” – Elizabeth Young, Oboe
Text:  Psalm 16:7-11
Sermon: “We are Made for the Beloved”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Read Sermon

June 28th, 2020
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“How Great Thou Art” – Roxanne Kohlin, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Piano
Text:  Ezekiel 31:3-7
Sermon: “Beauty, Contemplation, and Radical Compassion”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Read Sermon

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June 21st, 2020
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“Horn Concerto No. 3, K. 447, 1. Allegro” –
Brian Holmes, Fr Horn; Shine Kwon, Piano
Text:   Luke 15:21-24
Sermon: “The Parable of the Prodigal Father”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Read Sermon

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June 14th, 2020 – Trinity Sunday
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“The Lord is My Light” – James Creer, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Piano
Text:   Amos 5:21-24
Sermon: “Let Justice Roll On Like a River”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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 May 31st, 2020 – Pentecost Sunday
View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Dance: “Spirit of the Living God” – Delia Shepherd, dancer;
Carol Ann Parker, soloist; Shine Kwon, piano
“Hymn to the Holy Spirit” – publisher recording
Text:   Acts 2:1-21
Sermon: “Power of Pentecost”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

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Heart of the Matter

~ Easter-Tide Worship Series ~

In our Easter-tide series: Heart of the Matter, we create a shared “temple” of worship in our hearts that connects us across boundaries, distance, and time.  At the “heart of the matter,” we are connected through the Spirit that makes us one in love.

Throughout the Easter season, worshipers are invited to light a candle and place a worry stone next to it and also consume food during the service. So, to enhance your worship experience each Sunday, please prepare the following items before the service begins.

1. A candle, either wax or battery-operated
2. A small stone with a heart shape, painted or drawn on it.
3. Breakfast food or snack for yourself (and your family if you are with them)

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 May 24th, 2020
View the online service on YouTube
“Through The Love of God My Savior” –
Beckley, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Piano
Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Sermon: “Cast Your Cares Unto God”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

 May 17th, 2020
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“How Can I Keep from Singing,” Carol Ann Parker, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Piano
Text:  Psalm 30:5
Sermon: “Weeping May Endure…but Joy Comes in the Morning”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema    Read Sermon

 May 10th, 2020
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“A Mom Like You” – Hayden & Haven Kim, vocalists; Shine Kwon, Piano
Text: John 14:1-14
Sermon: “The Way of Jesus”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon      

May 3rd, 2020
View the online service on YouTube
which includes a “re-broadcast” of
our 2019 Children’s Musical,
“The Old Testament, Fast Forward”

April 26th, 2020
View the online service on YouTube
“10,000 Reasons” – Roxanne Kohlin, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Piano
Text: Luke 24:13-35
Sermon: “The Walk to Emmaus”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon  

April 19th, 2020
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“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” – Kyle Bohigian, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Piano
Text: John 20:19-23
Sermon: “Breathing with Jesus”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon    

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April 12th, 2020 – Easter Sunday
View the online service on YouTube
“I Know that My Redeemer Liveth” – Linda Solis, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Organ
Text: Matthew 28:1-10
Sermon: “Afraid, Yet Filled with Joy”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  

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Entering the Passion of Jesus

~ Worship Series for Lent ~

The events of Christ’s Passion, that take place during the last week of Jesus’ life are important to our faith journey and identity as followers of Jesus but often do not receive enough attention.  Throughout the six weeks of Lent, inspired by Amy-Jill Levine’s book “Entering the Passion of Jesus,” we will “freeze-frame” moments in Holy Week, so that we might put ourselves in the picture, thereby entering the passion of Jesus.

March 1: The Parade: Risking Reputation … Matthew 21:1-11
March 8: The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger … Mark 11:15-19
March 15: The Teaching: Risking Challenge … Matthew 22:15-22
March 22: The First Dinner: Risking Rejection … Mark 14:3-9
March 29: The Last Supper: Risking Loss of Friends … Luke 22:14-27
April 5:  The Garden: Risking Temptation … John 18:1-11

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April 5th, 2020 – Palm Sunday
“The Palms” – Delmar Shepherd, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Piano
View our online service on Facebook or on YouTube.
Text: John 18:1-11
Sermon: “The Garden: Risking Temptation”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

March 29th, 2020 
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Text: Luke 22:14-27
Sermon: “The Last Supper: Risking Loss of Friends”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

March 22nd, 2020 
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Text: Mark 14:3-9
Sermon: “The First Dinner: Risking Rejection”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

March 15th, 2020 
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Text: Matthew 22:35-40
Sermon: “The Teachings: Risking Challenges”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Read Sermon

March 8th, 2020 
“A Love Round – Joyful Notes Choir
“Make this Church a Welcome Place” – Chancel Choir
Text: Matthew 22:15-22
Sermon: “The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

March 1st, 2020 
“Enter the Story” – Roxanne Kohlin, soloist & Choir
“The Holy City” – Stan Carrico, soloist & Chancel Choir
Text: Matthew 21:1-11
Sermon: “The Parade: Risking Reputation”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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February 23rd, 2020 
“Alleluia” – African Fellowship Choir
Text:  Acts 1:6-8
Sermon:  “Reflections of the Sierra Leone Mission Trip”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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February 16th, 2020 
“Jesus at the Well” – African Fellowship Choir
Pastoral Prayer: “Threaded Together” – Rev. Roberta Corson
Text:  John 4:1-29
Sermon:  “Going Together”
— Rev. Richard Corson    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Making Sense of the Bible

~ Worship Series ~

The Bible is the most important book for Christians. Both New and Old Testaments are filled with many fascinating stories of our ancestors of faith. God speaks through the Bible, and we find the life and teachings of Jesus in it. But this wonderful book also contains many passages that are rather perplexing, confusing, and disturbing. Inspired by Adam Hamilton’s book, Making Sense of the Bible, we will examine some of those challenging scriptures.

January 19:   Violence in the Bible …  Exodus 32:27-29
January 26:  Science and the Bible …  Genesis 2:4-7
February 2:  Women in the Bible …  1 Corinthians 14:33-35
February 9:  LGBTQ+ Lives Through the Bible …  Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27

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February 9th, 2020 
“Sing it Out!” – Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
“The Loving God Who Made Us All” – Chancel Choir
Text: Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27
Sermon: “LGBTQ+ Lives Through the Bible”
— Rev. Alyss Swanson    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

February 2nd, 2020 
“Jubilate Deo” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“Feed Me, Lord” – Chancel Choir
Text: 1 Corinthians 14:33-35
Sermon: “Women in the Bible”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

January 26th, 2020 
“Do You Know Your Shepherd’s Voice?” – Chancel Choir
Text: Genesis 2:4-7
Sermon: “Science and the Bible”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

January 19th, 2020 
“Alleluia (Bach’s Cantata 142)” – Chancel Choir with Shine Kwon, Organ
Text: Exodus 32:27-29
Sermon: “Violence in the Bible”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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January 12th, 2019 – Baptism of Jesus 
“Down to the River” – Chancel Choir
Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon: “Walking Into the Water”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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January 5th, 2019 – Ephiphany Sunday 
“What Shall I Rendor” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: “Not with Steps, but with Yearnings”
— Rev. Richard Corson    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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December 29th, 2019
Text: Matthew 1:22-25
“Christmas in the Bahamas” – John Edwards    Listen   Read
“My 2019 Christmas Story” – Dickson Beckley    Listen   Read

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Christmas in the Movies

~ Advent Worship Series ~

We all have our favorite Christmas movies that we watch year after year, movies that inspire us and remind us of what Christmas is all about.  This Advent season, we will be looking at some memorable Christmas movies and find the gospel messages within them.

December 1:   The Polar Express – “Belief” …  John 20:29
December 8:   Miracle on 34th Street – “Hope” …  Romans 8:24-25
December 15:  Elf – “Joy” …  Philippians 4:4
December 22:  It’s a Wonderful Life – “Life ” …  Luke 12:15
December 24:  A Christmas Carol – “Love”…  Luke 2:1-20

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December 24th, 2019
“The Shepherds Carol” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: “A Christmas Carol – Love”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 22nd, 2019
“Somewhere in Your Silent Night” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 12:15
Sermon: “It’s a Wonderful Life – Life”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 15th, 2019
“There was Love” – Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
“People Look East”  “It’s So Still in Bethlehem”  “Jingle Bells”
– Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Text: Philippians 4:4
Sermon: “Elf – Joy”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 8th, 2019
“Bring Us Hope” – Chancel Choir with Zhou Yi, cello
Text: Romans 8:24-25
Sermon: “Miracle on 34th Street – Hope”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 1st, 2019
“Believe” & “Spirit of the Season” – from The Polar Express – Chancel Choir
Text: John 20:29
Sermon: “The Polar Express – Belief”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

 

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Unsung Heroes of Faith

~ November Worship Series ~

The Bible is filled with many people who, called by God, use their gifts to make a difference for God’s people.  Like Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Peter, and Paul, they are big leaders whose names and accomplishments are well-known to us.  But, there many others whose names and/or actions do get much attention.

For three Sundays in November, we will reflect on some of those unsung biblical heroes who can teach us something important about faith. During this sermon series, consider reaching out to the unsung heroes in your own faith journey with a phone call, text, note, etc., to thank them.

November 3: All Saints Sunday … “The Widow of Zarephath” … 1 Kings 17:8-16
November 10: “Bezalel and Oholiab” … Exodus 31:1-11
November 17: “Shiphrah and Purah” … Exodus 1:15-22
November 24:  Faith in Action Service (Rise Against Hunger Food Packaging)

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November 24th, 2019
“My God Knows My Need” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Matthew 25:34-40
Witness to Ministry — Terry Lewis, Rise Against Hunger
Listen

November 17th, 2019
“A Simple Song of Thanks” – Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
“I’ll Praise My Maker” – Chancel Choir
Text: Exodus 1:15-22
Sermon: “Shiphrah and Purah”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

November 10th, 2019
“Morning Has Broken” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“Spread Joy” – Chancel Choir
Text: Exodus 31:1-11
Sermon: “Bezalel and Oholiab”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
“Swinging Bach: The Toccata and Fugue in d Minor(?)” – Shine Kwon, Organist

November 3rd, 2019
“Rejoice, the Lord is King” – Chancel Choir & String Quartet
Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16
Sermon: “The Widow of Zarephath”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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October 27th, 2019 – Reconciling Sunday 22nd Anniversary!
“What the Lord Has Done For Me” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Acts 8:26-40
Sermon: “All Are Welcome, but…”
— Rev. Israel (Izzy) Alvaran   Listen to Sermon

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The Generosity Challenge

~ Stewardship Worship Series ~

We are born in the image of a loving and generous God; we are born to be generous.  In this sermon series, those of us seeking to live a more generous life will be exposed to and inspired by cultural, generational, and family attitudes towards generosity.  We will be encouraged to embrace the life-giving journey toward generosity and discover a new road map on how to get there.

October 6: “Born to be Generous” … Mark 10:17-27 … World Communion Sunday
October 13: “Grounded in Gratitude” … Luke 17:11-19
October 20: “Sealed by Faith” … Luke 19:1-10 … Commitment Sunday

Read & download the associated weekly Generosity Challenges here.

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October 20th, 2019
“Like a River in My Soul” – Chancel Choir
“A Gift to You” – Duet – Hayden Kim and Haven Kim
Text: Luke 19:1-10
Sermon: “Sealed by Faith”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

October 13th, 2019 – This Week’s Generosity Challenges
“A Gospel Hymn Ring” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord” – Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
“A Glad Allelujah” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 17:11-19     Sermon: “Grounded in Gratitude”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

October 6th, 2019 – This Week’s Generosity Challenges
“Kyrie” – Chancel Choir
Text: Mark 10:17-27
Witness by George Young    Listen
Sermon: “Born to be Generous”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng    Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Uncomfortable

The Awkward & Essential Challenge of Christian Community
~ Worship Series for September ~

We live in a culture which is oriented toward comfort and conformity.
But, the gospel of Jesus often invites us to most uncomfortable places of life and calls us to embrace uncomfortable aspects of Christianity.

Inspired by Brett McCracken’s book, Uncomfortable, we will examine the current state of our faith and church and seek to rediscover our true Christian identity.

September 08: Embracing Discomfort – Romans 12:1-2
September 15: Uncomfortable Cross – 1 Corinthians 1:19-25
September 22: Uncomfortable Community – Ephesians 4:1-6
September 29: Uncomfortable Commitment – Acts 2:42-47

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September 29th, 2019
“Sing to the Lord a Marvelous Song” – Chancel Choir
Text: Acts 2:42-47
Sermon: “Uncomfortable Commitment”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September 22nd, 2019
“He Is Coming Back Again” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Ephesians 4:1-6
Sermon: “Uncomfortable Community”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September 15th, 2019
“Near the Cross” – Chancel Choir
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Sermon: “Uncomfortable Cross”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September 8th, 2019
“Leaning On the Everlasting Arms” – Chancel Choir
Text: Romans 12:1-2
Sermon: “Embracing Discomfort”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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September 1st, 2019
“Njallo (Always)” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Genesis 9:8-17
Sermon: “Caring for God’s Creation”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon  Read Sermon

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August 25th, 2019
“Hakunawakaita” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: John 6:1-13
Homily: “Reflections on Our SSP Experience”
— Abraham Akapo, Sarah Pilling, Zoa Willhoite   Listen   Read

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August 18th, 2019
“We Resist“; “Give Me a Clean Heart” – James Creer
Text: Matthew 5:38-40
Sermon: “Resistance”
— Rev. Alyss Swanson   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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August 11th, 2019
“I Waited for the Lord” – Abraham Akapo, Samuel Akapo
Text: Isaiah 40:28-31
Sermon: “A Candle Against the Wind”
— Rev. Richard Corson   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer

~ Summer Worship Series ~

We pray this prayer every Sunday, and for many of us, it is a daily prayer. It’s “The Lord’s Prayer,” a prayer that Jesus gave us to pray.

This summer, from June 16 through July 28, we will spend 7 weeks reflecting on each phrase of this simple but profound prayer, so that we will better know for what we are praying when we pray it.

June 16: “Lord, Teach Us to Pray”
June 23: “Our Father, Who Art in Heaven”
June 30: “Thy Kingdom Come”
July 7: “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”
July 14: “And Forgive Us Our Trespasses…”
July 21: “Lead Us Not into Temptation…”
July 28: “For Thine Is the Kingdom”

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August 4th, 2019
“Let Us Praise the Lord Our God” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Luke 11:1-4
Sermon: “The Lord’s Prayer – Elements & Impact”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 28th, 2019
“The Lord’s Prayer” – Kyle Bohigian, Soloist
Text: Matthew 6:9-13
Sermon: “For Thine Is the Kingdom”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 21st, 2019
“Amen Siakudumisa” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Matthew 6:9-13
Sermon: “Lead Us Not into Temptation…”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 14th, 2019
“Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 2, K. 417” – Brian Holmes  Prelude  Postlude
Text: Matthew 6:9-13
Sermon: “And Forgive Us Our Trespasses…“
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 7th, 2019
“He Knows My Needs” – African Fellowship Choir
“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” – Claudia Slayman, harp, vocal
Sermon: “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

June 30th, 2019
“The Lord’s Prayer” (arr. Deis) – Chancel Choir
Text: Matthew 6:9-13
Sermon: “Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

June 23rd, 2019
“The Lord’s Prayer” (arr. Grant) – Chancel Choir
Text: Exodus 3:14-15, Matthew 6:9-13
Sermon: “Our Father, Who Art in Heaven”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

June 16th, 2019 – Trinity Sunday & Fathers’ Day
“Sing Unto God” from Judas Maccabaeus – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 11:1-4
Sermon: “Lord, Teach Us to Pray”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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June 9th, 2019 – Pentecost & Confirmation
View the Confirmand’s Faith Statements
“Tumekuja Kuimba” (“We Have Come to Sing”) – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Acts 2:1-13
Sermon: “The Power of the Holy Spirit”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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June 2nd, 2019 – Music Appreciation Sunday
“Morning Has Broken” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“Let All the People Praise” – Chancel & Joyful Notes Choirs
“Leh Wi Sing en Tel Am Kushe” –  Offertory, African Fellowship Choir
Text: Psalm 150
Sermon: “The Power of Music”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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May 26th, 2019
“Now Let Us All Praise God & Sing” – Chancel Choir
Text: Joshua 4:1-9
Sermon: “Remembering”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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May 19th, 2019 – Mental Health Awareness Sunday
“Flocks in Pastures Green Abiding” – Chancel Choir
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 1:6
Message:  “Mental Health: A Fresh Start”
— Dawn Brown, Nat’l Alliance on Mental Illness   Listen to Message    See Slides

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May 12th, 2019
“I Have Felt the Hand of God” – Chancel Choir
Text: Matthew 15:21-28
Sermon: “The Canaanite Woman and Jesus”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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May 5th, 2019
No regular service, Joyful Notes children’s choir
performed, “The Old Testament Fast-Forward”
Find out how you can still see and hear this fun,
funny, and inspiring musical here.

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More Questions than Answers … Questions Jesus Asked   

~ Worship Series for Lent & Easter ~

Asking questions was central to Jesus’ life and ministry.  Throughout his ministry, Jesus himself asked over 300 questions, and he answered only a few of the questions asked of him.  He often asked a question to answer a question.  Some of Jesus’ questions are simple and straightforward, while others are rhetorical and hard to answer.  This Lent, we will reflect on some of the questions Jesus asked to better know God and grow in our relationship with God.

March 6:  Ash Wednesday 7:30pm … Joint Service with New Creation UMC
                “Lenten Journey of Asking Questions”
March 10: “What Are You Looking For?” … John 1:35-42
March 17:  “What Is Your Name?” … Luke 8:26-30
March 24:  UMW 150th Anniversary … “Do You See This Woman?” … Luke 7:36-50
March 31: Do You Want to Get Well?” … John 5:1-9a
April 7:  Holy Communion … “Where Is Your Faith?” … Luke 8:22-25
April 14:  Palm Sunday … “Who Do You Say That I am?” … Mark 8:27-29
April 19:  Good Friday 7:30pm … Joint Service with New Creation UMC
               “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” … Matthew 27:46
April 21:  Easter Sunday … “Why Are You Crying?”  …  John 20:11-18
April 28:  Sunday after Easter …  “Do You Love Me?”  …  John 21:15-17

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April 28th, 2019
“The Love of God” – Chancel Choir
Text: John 21:15-17
Sermon: “Do You Love Me?”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

April 21st, 2019 – Easter Sunday
“Christ, Our Passover” – Chancel Choir
“Hallelujah Chorus” – Chancel Choir + Congregation
Text: John 20:11-18
Sermon: “Why Are You Crying?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

April 14th, 2019
“Hosanna! Blessed is He!” – Joyful Notes & Chancel Choir
Text: Mark 8:27-29
Sermon: “Who Do You Say That I am?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

April 7th, 2019
“My Sheep Know My Voice” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Luke 8:22-25
Sermon: “Where is Your Faith?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

March 31st, 2019
“It is Well” – Chancel Choir
Text: John 5:1-9a
Sermon: “Do You Want to Get Well?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon  Read Sermon

March 24th, 2019
“When the Poor Ones” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 7:36-50
Sermon: “Do You See This Woman?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

March 17th, 2019
“God’s Grace Abounds” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 8:26-30
Sermon: “What is Your Name?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

March 10th, 2019
“We Will Follow” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: John 1:35-42
Sermon: “What Are You Looking For?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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March 3rd, 2019
“Milele (Forever)” – Carillon [Handbell] Choir
“Feed Us Now, O Son of God” – Chancel Choir
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10
Sermon: “When the Church is Divided”
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Lessons from the Patriarchs…   

~ Worship Series for February ~

The dictionary defines a patriarch as a male head of a family or tribe, a person who is regarded as the founder of a colony or religion, and simply a man of great age and dignity.  The biblical patriarchs are the family line of men God used to establish the nation of Israel, and narrowly defined, they are Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Jacob’s 12 sons.
This sermon series includes the first three patriarchs, and Joseph, one of the 12 sons of Jacob.

The stories of the biblical patriarchs that had been handed down by word of mouth for many generations until they were recorded in the book of Genesis are more than just biographies.  Instead, they are stories of the patriarchs’ faith and trust in God.  They tell us about the relationships between God and God’s chosen people.  And so as we read and reflect on the stories of the 4 great patriarchs of the Bible, we will seek to learn something about God and our relationships with God as well.

February  3:  Abraham… Genesis 12:1-4
February 10:  Isaac … Genesis 26:17-25
February 17:  Jacob … Genesis 32:22-31
February 24:  Joseph … Genesis 45:1-8, 14-15

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February 24th, 2019
“God! Eternal, Always and Forever” – Chancel Choir
Text: Genesis 45:1-8, 14-15
Sermon: “Joseph”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

February 17th, 2019
“Wrestling Jacob” – Chancel Choir with Carillon Handbell Choir
Text: Genesis 32:22-31
Sermon: “Jacob”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

February 10th, 2019
“What Does the Lord Require?” – Joyful Notes Choir
Text: Genesis 26:17-25
“Like the Woman at the Well” – African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Isaac”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

February 3rd, 2019
“Great and Glorious” – Chancel Choir
Text: Genesis 12:1-4
Sermon: “Abraham”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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At the Corner of Happy, Healthy & Holy …   

~ Worship Series ~

Join us for a new sermon series for a new year –
“At the Corner of Happy, Healthy, & Holy”

Borrowing Walgreen’s old slogan, “At the Corner of Happy and Healthy,” we want to say that Campbell United Methodist Church is at the corner of happy, healthy and holy. But, how do we define being happy, healthy, or holy? How can we live a happy, healthy, and holy life? What does the Bible say about it? How can our church promote happiness, healthiness, and holiness in the world? This new sermon series seeks to find answers for these questions.

January 13: “Be Holy”… 1 Peter 1:13-16
January 20: “Honor God with Your Body” … 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
January 26: “Pursuit of Happiness” … Philippians 4:11-13

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January 27th, 2019
“Followers of the Lamb” – Chancel Choir
Text: Philippians 4:11-13
Sermon: “The Pursuit of Happiness”
— Rev. Alyss Swanson   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

January 20th, 2019
“Lift Every Voice; Let All Rejoice” – Chancel Choir
“I Have a Dream” – Samuel Akapo, soloist
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Sermon: “Honor God With Your Body”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

January 13th, 2019
“Holy, Holy, Holy” – Chancel Choir
Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16
Sermon: “Be Holy”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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On January 6th, we celebrated the Epiphany with communion and joyful worship led by our African Fellowship and had a wonderful African Feast afterward.

See photos and video from African Epiphany Sunday.  Please share/add/upload your photos here too!

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January 6th, 2019 – Epiphany with the African Fellowship
“Glorious is Thy Name” – African Fellowship Choir
Text:  Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: “Don’t Be Like the Magi”
— Bruce Hallinan   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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The Journey …   

~ Worship Series for Advent & Christmas ~

This Advent season, we invite you to journey with us as we travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus.  Using historical information, archaeological data, and personal looks at some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will become more real and heart-felt as you walk along this road through what really happened when God touched this planet.

If you think you know the story of Jesus’ birth, you may think again!  The messages of this series will set us on a journey to the times and characters of Christmas so that we experience the birth of Christ in our lives in a new way.

December 2:  “Mary of Nazareth” … Luke 1:26-38
December 9:  “Joseph of Bethlehem” … Matthew 1:18-24  … Bishop Carcaño preaches
December 16:  “Elizabeth in Judea” … Luke 1:39-56
December 23:  “From Nazareth to Bethlehem” … Luke 2:1-7
December 24:  9pm: “The Manger” … Luke 2:1-20
December 30:  “Let Us Come, Adore Him” … Carols and Stories

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December 30th, 2018
“Mary, Did You Know?” – Eric & Patty Henderson, vocals & guitar
“Christmas Melody” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Luke 2:22-35
“My Christmas Story I” – Moore Conteh   Listen to Story   Read Story
“Our Christmas Story II” – George Young   Listen to Story   Read Story

December 23rd, 2018
“Gloria, Oh Gloria” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 2:1-7
Sermon: “From Nazareth to Bethlehem”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 16th, 2018
“Advent Celebration” – Joyful Notes Choir
“Emmanuel (O Come)” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 1:39-56
Sermon: “Mary & Elizabeth”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 9th, 2018
“Come, Messiah” – Chancel Choir
Text: Matthew 1:18-24
Sermon: “Joseph of Bethlehem”
— Bishop Minerva Carcaño   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 2nd, 2018
“Advent Psalm” – Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon: “Mary of Nazarath”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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November 25th, 2018 – Worship at Work Sunday

Text:  James 2: 14-17  (Faith without Works is Dead)

No Sermon, we packed meals for those in need.

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November 18th, 2018 – Thanksgiving/Commitment Sunday
“Njalo (Always)” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Philippians 4:4-9
Sermon: “Rejoice in God”
— Rev. Shinya Goto   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Simple Rules for Money…

~ Stewardship Worship Series Oct 28th – Nov 11th, 2018 ~

We all need money to survive in the world, and how we use money goes all the way to the heart of our relationship with God and our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.

John Wesley, in his sermon, “The Use of Money,” provided for Methodists some basic practices regarding the use of money, and they are still excellent Christian wisdom for us today.
Wesley’s rules for money were simple: Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can.

Over the next three weeks during the stewardship campaign, we will explore Wesley’s guidance on money.

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November 11th, 2018
“Come with a Grateful Heart” – Joyful Notes Choir
“Giver of Every Perfect Gift” – Chancel Choir
Text: Proverbs 11:24-25
Sermon: “Give All You Can”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

November 4th, 2018
“Let the People Praise Thee, O God” – Chancel Choir
Text: Proverbs 13:11
Sermon: “Save All You Can”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

October 28th, 2018
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“God Our Creator, Source & Sustainer” – Chancel Choir
Text: Proverbs 10:4
Sermon: “Earn All You Can”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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October 21st, 2018 – UMW Sunday
“anthem” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Titus 2:1-6
Sermon: “Maturing in Faith Together”
— Moore Fatmata Conteh, Jennifer Willhoite, Khadie Mattia   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Revival…   

~ Worship Series Sept 9th – Oct 14th, 2018 ~

In the society of the 1700’s, when Christians churches faced serious spiritual challenges in the midst of social and political changes, John Wesley, an Anglican priest and Oxford professor preached a faith that brought a revival of Christianity throughout England and across America, and became the founder of the Methodist movement.

Wesley’s life and message continue to speak to the Christians in the 21st Century, calling us to a revival of our hearts and minds, so that our lives can be changed, and we can transform the world.

For the next six weeks, inspired by Rev. Adam Hamilton’s book, Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It, we will review Wesley’s life and message and rediscover our spiritual passion.

September 9 – “Precursors to Revival” … Revelation 2:1-5
September 16 – “A Longing for Holiness” … 1 Peter 1:13-16
September 23 – “A Crisis of Faith” … Romans 8:28
September 30 – “The Necessity of Grace” … Ephesians 2:8-10
October 7 – “Works of Mercy” … James 2:14-18
October 14 – “Persevering to the End” … Matthew 5:10-12

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October 14th, 2018
“Batid las Manos” (Clap Your Hands) – Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
“The Beatitudes” – Chancel Choir
Text: Matthew 5:10-12
Sermon: “Persevering to the End”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

October 7th, 2018
“Take My Life & Let it Be” – Chancel Choir & Cathy Lowmiller, violin
Text: James 2:14-18
Sermon: “Works of Mercy”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September  30th, 2018
“Revive the Hearts of All” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Ephesians 2:8-10
Sermon: “The Necessity of Grace”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September 23rd, 2018
“Jubilate Deo” – Chancel Choir
Text: Romans 8:28
Sermon: “A Crisis of Faith”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September 16th, 2018
“Holy Art Thou” – Chancel Choir
Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16
Sermon: “A Longing for Holiness”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September 9th, 2018
“anthem” – Chancel Choir
Text: Revelation 2:1-5
Sermon: “Precursors to Revival”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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The Gospel
According to Pixar…

~ Worship Series Aug 12 – Sept 2nd, 2018 ~

For four Sundays from August 12th to September 2nd, we will reflect on four of the 20 films Pixar has produced over the last 23 years and seek to find spiritual messages in them.

As you may already know, Pixar movies offer not only stunningly beautiful visuals but also plenty of simple yet profound truths that touch the hearts of people of all ages and cultures.  The whole world gets excited when a new Pixar film comes out.  So, it will be a fun experience for us to watch together some clips from the 4 movies and connect their spiritual messages to our Christian faith.

To make this new sermon series more meaningful, you are invited to participate in special mission projects of donating one small item per week for our neighbors in need.
Here is the series schedule of films and donations:

August 12 – Toy Story;  Bring a toy
August 19 – Ratatouille;  Bring a canned food item
August 26 – Inside Out;  Bring a box of Kleenex or bandages
September 2 – The Incredibles;  Bring a pair of children’s socks

There will be baskets for your donations in the sanctuary narthex.

If you’d like to watch these wonderful movies with your church family during the sermon series, there will be two opportunities:

On Saturdays at 7:00pm and on Sundays at 11:30am, both in the Fireside Room. Drinks will be provided, but please bring a snack to share.
See our Facebook events for each film and invite family, friends, and neighbors to the showings.

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September 2nd, 2018
“I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“The Incredibles” – Special Music from Shine Kwon, piano
Sermon: “The Gospel According to Pixar: The Incredibles”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

August 26th, 2018
“I Feel the Light”- Special Music from Samuel Akapo, soloist
Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
“Tears of Joy” – Special Music from Zhou Yi, cellist
Sermon: “The Gospel According to Pixar: Inside Out”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

August 19th, 2018
“He Came Down” – African Fellowship Choir
“Le Festin (The Feast)” – Special Music from Carol Ann Parker
Text: Philippians 3:12-14
Sermon: “The Gospel According to Pixar: Ratatouille”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

August 12th, 2018
“Horn Concerto No. 3, 2nd Movement” – Special Music
from Brian Holmes, French Horn, & Shine Kwon, piano
Text: John 15:12-17
“You Got a Friend in Me” – Special Music from Roxanne Kohlin, soloist
Sermon: “The Gospel According to Pixar: Toy Story”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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August 5th, 2018 – Sierra Service Project Sunday, led by Youth
“Mayenziwe Infando Yakho” (Thy Will be Done) – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Ephesians 2:10
Sermon: “What I Have Learned from SSP”
— Abraham Akapo, Felicia Keller, Kiana Martin, Zoa Willhoite   Listen to Sermon

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Traveling with Jesus…

~ Worship Series for July 2018 ~

For many, summer is a season of vacation and travel.
During the month of July, we will reflect on the places Jesus visited. Traveling with him, we will meet the persons whom Jesus ministered to and join him in his vision of expanding God’s kingdom to all.

Throughout the month, our church family is invited to share photos of their vacations with one another…
(Click the link to upload, share, and view others’ vacation photos.)
You can also reach the site by typing:  https://preview.tinyurl.com/TravelingWithJesus

You can also share your photos on Facebook by tagging us –
https://www.facebook.com/pg/campbellunited.org
and
On Instagram by tagging: @hopespiritservice

Use the hashtags: #travelingwithJesus #hopespiritservice #CampbellUMC

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July 29th, 2018
“Somlandela (We Will Follow)” – Special Anthem from Abraham & Samuel Akapo, soloists
Text: Luke 17:11-19
Sermon: “Traveling Along the Border”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 22nd, 2018
“Panis Angelicus” – Special Anthem from Abraham & Samuel Akapo, soloists
“Sincerity” – Special Music from Abraham Akapo, piano
Text: Luke 10:38-42
Sermon: “At the Home of Two Sisters”
— Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 15th, 2018
“Banangyeti Bayawe” – African Fellowship Choir
“My God” – Special Music from Ryan Fawcett, guitar/vocals
Text: Luke 13:10-17
Sermon: “While in the Synagogue”
— Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 8th, 2018
“One Summer’s Day” – Special Music from Jane Lee, piano
Text: Luke 19:1-10
Sermon: “Passing Through Jericho”
— Rev. Alyss Swanson   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 1st, 2018
“Rise, Ye Children of Salvation” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Luke 8:22
Sermon: “Crossing Over to the Other Side”
— Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Empowered…   

~ A Worship Series based on the book of Acts: 20 May – 24 June 2018 ~

On the day of Pentecost, first followers of Christ received the Holy Spirit, and they were changed forever.  Empowered by the Spirit, they became bold in their acts of praise, prayer, healing, teaching, and witnessing.  Empowered by the Spirit, they became a new movement that spread like wildfire.

In this Pentecost season series, we will turn to the book of Acts to learn about the boldness of the early Christian church.

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June 24th, 2018
“Sing to the Lord With Joy” – Chancel Choir
Text: Acts 1:6-8
Sermon: “Empowered to Witness”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 

June 17th, 2018
“Come On And Walk With Me” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Acts 16:1-5
Sermon: “Empowered to Father”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 

June 10th, 2018
“Be Not Afraid” – Chancel Choir
Text: Acts 4:23-31
Sermon: “Empowered to Pray”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 

June 3rd, 2018 – Music Sunday
“Stand Up & Praise Him” – The Joyful Notes
“Down By the Riverside” – Chancel & African Joint Choir
Text: Acts 16:25-34
Sermon: “Empowered to Praise”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

May 27th, 2018
“Jazz Alleluia” – Chancel Choir
Text: Acts 5:12-16
Sermon: “Empowered to Heal”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

May 20th, 2018 – Pentecost
“Spirit, Shine On Us” – Chancel Choir
Text: Acts 2:1-13
Sermon: “Filled With the Holy Spirit”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon Read Sermon

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May 13th, 2018
“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” – St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble
Text: Isaiah 49:14-16a
Sermon: “Seeing God Through Mothers”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  Listen to Sermon  Read Sermon

May 6th, 2018
Survivor Babylon – performed by Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
Text: n/a
No Sermon

April 29th, 2018
“I Am Bound for the Promised Land”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  James 2:14-18
Rise Against Hunger Meal-Packing event (no sermon)

April 22th, 2018
“Transcendent” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“Leh Wi Sing En Tel Am Kushe”  – African Fellowship Choir
Text:  Genesis 1:18-31
Sermon:  “Custodians of the Planet Earth”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Witnesses of Easter  

~ Worship Series for Easter and Eastertide: 1 April – 13 May 2018 ~

The New Testament witnesses were fully aware of the background against which the resurrection took place.  The body of Jesus, in accordance with Jewish burial custom, was wrapped in a linen cloth.  Approximately 100 pounds of aromatic spices, mixed together to form a gummy substance, were applied to the wrappings of cloth about the body.  After the body was placed in a solid rock tomb, an extremely large stone was rolled against the entrance of the tomb. Large stones weighing approximately two tons were normally rolled by means of levers against a tomb entrance.

Roman guards were stationed at the tomb.  They affixed on the tomb the Roman seal, which was meant to “prevent any attempt at vandalizing the sepulcher.”  Anyone trying to move the stone from the tomb’s entrance would have broken the seal and thus incurred the wrath of Roman law.

But three days later the tomb was empty. The followers of Jesus said He had risen from the dead.  They reported that He appeared to them during a period of 40 days, showing Himself to them by many “infallible proofs.”  In this series, we will examine the stories of the Easter Witnesses.

April 1: Witnesses of Easter : Mary — John 20:11-18

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April 15th, 2018
“Feed My Lambs”  – Chancel Choir with Sheri Woodhouse, flute
Text:  John 21:15-17
Sermon:  “Witnesses of Easter: Peter”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

April 8th, 2018
“By Faith”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  John 20:24-29
Sermon:  “Witnesses of Easter: Thomas”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

April 1st, 2018
“Hark, 10,000 Harps & Voices”  – Chancel Choir, Organ & Brass Act
Text:  John 20:11-18;   Click for the final Weekly Reading Guide
Sermon:  “Mary, the First Witness of Easter”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
“Worthy the Lamb“, Offtertory – Chancel Choir, Organ & Brass Act
“Lift High the Cross” – Chancel Choir, Organ, Brass Act & Congregation
“Hallelujah Chorus” – Chancel Choir, Organ & Members of Congregation

 

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Jesus in the Gospel of John   

~ Worship Series for Lent: 18 February – 30 March 2018 ~

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, are the four gospels in the Bible, and John is very different in many ways from the other three (who are called Synoptic Gospels).   The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are referred to as the Synoptic Gospels because they include many of the same stories, often in a similar sequence and in similar or sometimes identical wording.  They stand in contrast to John, whose content is comparatively distinct.  The Jesus whom we encounter in the unique gospel of John is not the same Jesus that Matthew, Mark, and Luke portray.

You are invited to join in worship and explore together several key themes in the gospel of John, as well as read the entire book (only 21 chapters) throughout the season of Lent.  It will be a very meaningful Lenten journey.

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March 25th, 2018
“Sing, Children, Sing Hosanna!”  – Chancel Choir & Joyful Notes Choir
Text:  John 19:14b-20;   Click for Weekly Reading Guide
Sermon:  “The Suffering and Death of Jesus”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

March 18th, 2018
“If Ye Love Me”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  John 15:8-10;   Click for Weekly Reading Guide
Sermon:  “The Discourses of Jesus”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

March 11th, 2018
“Peace, Be Still”  – African Fellowship Choir
Text:  Exodus 3:13-14, and  John 8:56-58;   Click for Weekly Reading Guide
Sermon:  “The ‘I Am’ Sayings of Jesus”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

March 4th, 2018
“In That Great Gettin’ Up Mornin’”  – Chancel Choir, Tracy Camp, guest soloist
Text:  John 9:1-5;   Click for Weekly Reading Guide
Sermon: “The Signs of Jesus – Part II”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

February 25th, 2018
“Njallo (Always)”  – African Fellowship Choir
Text:  John 2:1-12;   Click for Weekly Reading Guide
Sermon: “The Signs of Jesus – Part I”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

February 18th, 2018
“The Glory of the Father”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  John 1:1-4, 10, 14;   Click for Weekly Reading Guide
Sermon: “The Word Became Flesh”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Half Truths

~ Worship Series: 14 January – 11 February 2018 ~

There are some simple phrases that we often use to guide our lives.  And they may even sound Christian – like something you might find in the Bible:

• Everything happens for a reason.
• God helps those who help themselves.
• God won’t give you more than you can handle.
• God said it, I believe it, that settles it.
• Love the sinner, hate the sin.

Though these statements all capture some element of truth, they miss the point in very important ways.  They can mislead people about their understanding of God.

Join us in our new worship series from January 14 to February 11, 2018 as we examine these common phrases and we search for the whole truth, based on Rev. Adam Hamilton’s book, Half Truths.

This is a great opportunity for you to invite your friends and neighbors to worship, using the bulletin insert about the series.  Inserts are available here, and also in the sanctuary narthex (entrance).

During the worship series, a small group gathering will be held after the worship service for those who want to discuss the weekly topic with others.
Just grab a cup of coffee/tea/snack in the Fellowship Hall and come to the Fireside Room.

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February 11th, 2018
“The Lamb”  – Diamond Ringers Youth Handbell Choir
“Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  Matthew 7: 1-5
Sermon: “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

February 4th, 2018
“With One Voice”  – Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
“Sing and Rejoice”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  Deuteronomy 23:12-14
Sermon: “God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It!”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

January 28th, 2018
“Riu, Riu, Chiu”  – Carillon Handbell Choir
“God is Our Refuge”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 46: 1-2
Sermon: “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

January 21st, 2018
“Holy Manna”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  Psalm 10:14b, 17-18a; Psalm 18:6, 16; Psalm 121:1-2
Sermon: “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

January 14th, 2018
“All Earth Rejoice With a Gladsome Voice”  – Chancel Choir
Text:  Deuteronomy 30:19-20a
Sermon: “Everything Happens for a Reason”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Epiphany Sunday – January 7th, 2018
“Let Us Praise the Lord, Our God” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: “Lessons From the Magi”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

 

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Angels Among Us

 ~ Advent Worship Series ~

The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of tweets and hashtags. Their messages were often short and to the point – their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. As we look at the stories of these winged messengers, we will contemplate what message we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring #morehope, #morepeace, #morejoy, and #morelove and #morelife to the world.

Please join us this Advent season, beginning December 3rd.

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December 31st, 2017
“Wa wa wa emimimo” (O Come Holy Spirit) – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Matthew 2:1-23
Sermon: “The Power of Vulnerability”
— Alyss Swanson Listen to Sermon Read Sermon

December 24th, 2017
“Glory to God in the Highest” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Luke 2: 8-14
Sermon: “This Will Be a Sign: #morelove”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon Read Sermon

December 17th, 2017
“I’ve Got Peace Like a River” – African Fellowship Choir
Text:  Luke 2: 1-20
Sermon: “Do Not Be Afraid: #morejoy”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 10th, 2017
“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” – Diamond Ringers Children’s Choir
“Mary, How Could You Have Known?” – Chancel Choir
“Angels Among Us” (Alabama) – solo by Ryan Fawcett
Text:  Luke 1:26-41
Sermon: “Nothing is Impossible for God: #morepeace”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

December 3rd, 2017
“Greensleeves (What Child is This?)” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“Somebody’s Talkin’ ‘Bout Jesus” – Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
“Lift Up Your Heads, Oh Ye Gates” – Chancel Choir
Text:  Luke 1:5-23, 57-66
Sermon: “Make Ready a People: #morehope”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 

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Can You Hear Me Now?

Stories of Calling in the Old Testament

– November Sermon Series –
Paul said that all Scripture is God-breathed.  Still, when did you last hear a sermon on the Old Testament?  The Old Testament sets up the categories for how we see Jesus.  It shows how God calls us to live in our religious, economic, and political realities.

The Old Testament can be seen as an indispensable source of knowledge about the things of God…to work deeply with the challenge found in a prophetic passage, or a narrative, expecting to find in the text itself some guidance for meeting that challenge…to discover in the instructions and prayers of the Old Testament a substantial measure of  ‘the peace of God, which passeth all understanding’ (Philippians 4:7)…

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November 26th, 2017
“Njalo (Always)” – African Fellowship Choir
Text:  Isaiah 6:1-13
Sermon: “Isaiah’s Call”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema  Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

November 19th, 2017
“Moses” (a performance anthem) – Chancel Choir
Text: Exodus 3:1-12
Sermon: “Moses’ Call”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon Read Sermon

November 12th, 2017
“God Whose Giving Knows No Ending” – Chancel Choir
Text:  1 Samuel 3:1-9
Sermon: “Samuel’s Call”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

November 5th, 2017
“The God of Abraham and Sarah” – Chancel Choir
Text:  Genesis 12: 1-9
Sermon: “Abraham’s Call”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 

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Defying Gravity

– October Sermon Series –
Over a four-week period, we will examine the generous life – what it is and why it can be hard to experience. We will be studying the topic of generosity, including data from surveys, insights from experts, and conversations with generous people about their goals and habits. We want to understand why generosity brings people joy and what forces work against it. Many of us want to experience the significance of blessing others but feel trapped by past decisions and misled by a society that bombards us with messages of having more and having better. The good news is that Jesus offers us a way to “defy gravity” and break free from the culture of more.

From October 8 – 29th, come hear what the Bible and others say about how to experience a generous life. There will be exercises and challenges during this series to help you consider your relationship with money, possessions, and giving. You will not want to miss a single Sunday of “Defying Gravity.” We want to have fun with this and encourage you to share some of your activities (like before and after pictures of de-cluttering your life) and post them on our church Facebook page with the hashtag: #CampbellUMCDefyingGravity
On October 29, we will celebrate our commitments for the next year with an all-church brunch after worship.

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October 29th, 2017
“A Mighty Fortress” – Carillon Handbell Choir
“Creation Sings” – Chancel Choir with String Quartet & Piano
Text:  Luke 16:10-13
Sermon: “Discovering Gravity”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 

October 22nd, 2017
“Be Thou My Vision” – Chancel Choir
Text:  Matthew 6:21
Sermon: “Tethered to God”
— Ms. Micheal Pope, CA-NV Conference Lay Leader  Listen to Sermon 

October 15th, 2017
“Not All That Say ‘Lord’ Will Enter the Kingdom of God” – African Choir
Text:  Luke 15:11-24
Sermon: “Breaking Free”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 

October 8th, 2017
“For the Beauty of the Earth” – Chancel Choir
Text:  Matthew 19:16-26
Sermon: “Discovering Gravity”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 

 

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October 1st, 2017
“One World, One Communion” – Chancel Choir
Text: Galatians 3:26-29
Sermon: “Why Christ?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon
 
 

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Why?  

– The September Sermon Series –
Acts 2:42 could be considered a purpose statement for the church: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
Also, the church is to be about the business of ministering to those in need. This includes not only sharing the gospel, but also providing for physical needs (food, clothing, shelter) as necessary and appropriate.
So, why do we have church? Paul gave an excellent illustration to the believers in Corinth. The church is God’s hands, mouth, and feet in this world—the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). We are to be doing the things that Jesus Christ would do if He were here physically on the earth. The church is to be “Christian,” “Christ-like,” and Christ-following.

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September 24th, 2017
“Make This Church a Welcome Place” – Chancel Choir
Text: Acts 2:42-47
Sermon: “Why Campbell United Methodist Church?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September 17th, 2017
“Ain’t A-gonna Grieve” – African Choir
Text:  Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon: “Why the Church?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

September 10th, 2017
“Come to the Water” – Chancel Choir
Text: John 4:13-14
Sermon: “Why Christ?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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Summer in the Psalms 

The book of Psalms possesses an enduring fascination for God’s people. This collection of 150 poems has supplied some of our best loved passages in scripture.  They simultaneously express a frankness and intimacy of emotion including love and adoration for God, the battle of fear and trust, walking with God even when the way seems dark, and thankfulness for God’s care.  But this diversity is unified by one element ~ they are centered upon God.

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September 3rd, 2017
Text: Psalm 100
Sermon: “Partners in God’s Creative Process”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

August 27th, 2017
“You Are My All in All” – Carol Ann Parker
Text: Psalm 46
Sermon: “God is Our Refuge and Strength”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

August 20th, 2017
“Lead Me Lord” – Linda Solis
Text: Psalm 13
Sermon: “How Long, Lord?”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

August 13th, 2017
“Love is My Religion” – Ryan Fawcett, Roxanne Kohlin, Eddie Jimenez
Text: Psalm 121
Sermon: “The Lord is Your Keeper”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

August 6th, 2017
Gift of Music: “Covenant Prayer” – Marya Maddox, Elin Bolt
Text: Psalm 23
Sermon: “Surely, Goodness & Mercy Will Follow Me”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Read Sermon

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Testify to Love.
Your Story Matters.

In this sermon series, we’ll explore not only “My Story” (an introduction to Pastor Ouk-Yean),
but also “Our Story” and “God’s Story”.
This was also the theme for the 2017 California-Nevada Annual Conference, held June 21-25.

“As you serve others, share your testimony of the love of God with them. Share with them the good news of the saving grace of Christ Jesus and invite them to church. If those you are sharing a witness with already have a church or a community of faith, then encourage them to fully participate in their church or community of faith, and you go and do the same.”

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July 30th, 2017
Youth-Led Worship
Text: Ephesians 2:10
Listen to their Reflections about the 2017 Sierra Service Project
— Trent Aspiras, Eliza Hallinan, Emma Twilleager, & Rev. Ouk-Yean Jueng  

July 23rd, 2017
“Jesus Is Coming Back Again” – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Luke 15:11-24
Sermon: “God’s Story”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 16th, 2017
“Come and Walk With Me”  – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Acts 1:6-8
Sermon: “Our Story”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

July 9th, 2017
“Somlandela” (Zulu Trad. “We Will Follow”) – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Ephesians 2:8-10
Sermon: “My Story”
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon

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July 2nd, 2017
“Leh we sing an tel am Kushe” (Let Us Praise His Name) – African Fellowship Choir
Text: Mark 4:35-41
Sermon: “A Shovel of Stars”
— Rev. Richard Corson Listen to Sermon Read Sermon
Celebration of Appointment of Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Postcards from the Edge 
Of the Promised Land:

In this sermon series, we’ll immerse ourselves in the Exodus story, which comes from the Jewish part of our Judeo-Christian tradition.  It’s the tradition Jesus grew up in and practiced.  The story he knew.  The story of his people.  And it has everything in it:  brokenness and redemption, promises and betrayal, the people’s long search for God in their midst.  All the ways God shows up.

We’ll listen for the ways the rich stories of the Exodus—the Jews’ journey from slavery to freedom—
echo in our experiences today.
You may be surprised at how relevant these stories are.

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June 25th, 2017
“Jesus is a Rock in a Weary Land” – Chancel Choir
Text: Deuteronomy 31:1-8
Sermon: “Are We There Yet?”
— Rev. Cate Noellert   Listen to Sermon   Read Sermon Outline

June 18th, 2017
“I’ll Walk With God” – Chancel Choir
Text: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 (“Choose Life”)
Sermon: “Peering Over the Edge”
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to Sermon
“Jesus at the Well” – African Ministry Choir
Ritual of Farewell, Benediction, & Postlude – Chancel Choir w Shine Kwon

June 11th, 2017
Chancel Choir – “Step By Step”
text: Exodus 20:8-11
Sermon: “Time-Outs”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read Sermon

 June 4th, 2017 – Pentecost and Music Sunday!
Prelude – “Joyful Rhythm“ – Diamond Ringers (Children’s Handbell Choir)
“Come, Christians Join to Sing“ – Joyful Notes Children’s (vocal) Choir
Chancel Choir & Carillon Choir, piano, organ, flute, tympani – “Holy Holy Holy”
text: Exodus 19:1-6
Sermon: “Conversation and Covenant”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon
“Hakuna Wakaita sa Jesu” – African Choir
Toccata on the Pentecostal Chorale “Der, Geist des Hern” (“The Spirit of the Lord”) – Organ, Shine Kwon

May 28th, 2017
Chancel Choir: – “Thanks Be To Thee”
text: Exodus 14:10-14, 21-25
Sermon: “In the Sea”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

May 21st, 2017
Centering: Read the Centering Poem
“Moses” – Chancel Choir
text: Exodus 3:1-6
Sermon: “Where Are Those Burning Bushes”
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to Sermon
Offertory: “Future Days” – Ryan Fawcett, guitar/vocals (lyrics)

May 14th, 2017
Chancel Choir – “Go Ye Into All the World”
text: 1 Peter 2:9-10
Sermon: “A Long Road, a Bumpy Ride”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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May 7th, 2017
Children’s Musical – Rescue in the Night

April 30th, 2017
Prelude: Bach’s “Prelude & Fugue in A Minor” – Mary Ann Gee, organ
Text: Luke 24:13-35
The Gospel Choir sings: “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”
Sermon: “Familiar Snapshots”
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to Sermon

April 23rd, 2017
Prelude: “Baroque Alleluia & Trumpet Voluntary”
– Dan Hallock & Dave Rodrigues, trumpets
Text: John 20:19-30
The African Choir sings: “Peace, Be Still”
Sermon: “Living With Hope”
— Joshua Sulaiman   Listen to Sermon

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April 16th, 2017 – Easter – Bells, Brass, Choirs and Flowers —
a beautiful and joyful celebration! Experience it again:

• • New A’Peal Handbell Choir plays the prelude: “Easter Hymn”
  • The Chancel Choir sang the “Introit for Easter”
    accompanied by brass and organ
  • Listen to the Call to be Fully Present from Pastor Kathi
  • Listen to the choral anthem: “Easter Hymn”
    (Regina Coeli from Cavalleria Rusticana) – Chancel Choir with
    Brass Act and Shine Kwon on organ
  • Scripture Text: Matthew 27:1-8
  • Sermon: “In the Mix: Fear and Joy”
    by Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to Sermon
  • Listen to offertory: “My Spirit Be Joyful” (J.S.Bach) – Brass Act
  • Listen to postlude: “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!” – Shine Kwon, organ

See more Easter Photos HERE

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Roll Down Justice:
Our Worship Theme for Lent

Lent is a time for reminding ourselves who we are called to be in this world.
Our worship during Lent—the 40 days before Easter–is inspired by Amos, a prophet whose message is that God calls us to let “justice roll down like waters.”

Worship without justice is not what God wants from us. Our songs, our prayers, our rituals must move us to action on behalf of the oppressed.

All through this season, powerful music and reminders of the rituals of baptism will offer paths for reflection and renewed commitment to the heart of the Gospel: God’s love for all people.

What prejudices are we challenged to “give up” as a Lent practice?
How are we willing to “give” of ourselves for the sake of the world?

Find the Lent Brochure with Worship, Lenten activities, & Holy Week info here.

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 April 9th, 2017
text: Amos 5:24
The Message: “Let Justice Roll!”
— Chancel Choir, Joyful Notes choir; Narrated by Daniel Hinojosa
Read the Service Text

April 2nd, 2017
“Ain’t A Gonna Grieve” – African Choir
text: from Leviticus 16
Sermon: “Learning from Leviticus?
Corporate Responsibility and Becoming a Priestly People”
— Dr. Joel Lohr, Dean of Religious Life, Univ of the Pacific   Listen to Sermon

 March 26th, 2017
Carillon Handbell Choir plays the prelude: “God So Loved the World”
Centering Music: “Vasylyna’s Prayer” –
Part 1 and Part 2, performed by the Carillon Choir
text: John 11:1-44
Offertory Anthem: “Hymn of Peace” – Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Unbind Him.”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

 March 19th, 2017
“Everlasting Life” – Chancel Choir
New A’Peal Handbell Choir plays the prelude: “Living Waters”
text: Genesis 35:10-15
New A’Peal Handbell Choir plays the postlude: “O, Worship the King”
Sermon: “Do You Take the Name ‘Christian’?”
— Joshua Sulaiman   Listen to Sermon

March 12th, 2017
“O Holy Jesus” – Chancel Choir
text: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:2-3
Sermon: “In It For the Long Haul”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

March 5th, 2017
“Sanctus” [from St. Cecilia Mass] – Chancel Choir; Soloist: Linda Solis
text: Mark 1:9-13
Sermon: “The Mirror is Broken”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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This Is Who We Are:     
Conversions and Convictions  

The Church’s Mission is clear, and it is given to us by our tradition:  To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.  But what does that mean—for us, here, now?  Do all of the activities and programs of the church align with and support that mission?
What does a disciple look like, in Campbell, California, in 2017?  How do you “make” disciples?  What part of the world are we trying to transform, and what kind of “transformation” are we talking about?

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February 26th, 2017
“I Got Joy for my God Knows My Needs” – The African Choir
text: Excerpts from Mark 4, 5 and 6
Sermon: “Be unafraid…to cross boundaries for the sake of love and justice.”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

February 19th, 2017
Read the Centering Prayer – on Being Found
text: Acts 2:1-12
Sermon: ““Be found… in a community where our differences
are treasured as glimpses of beauty in the eyes of a creative God.”“
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

February 12th, 2017
“Let Your Light Shine” – Chancel Choir
text: Mark 10:17-22
Sermon: “Become… who God created you to be – fully human, fully alive”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon

February 5th, 2017
Listen to the Joyful Notes sing “The Light of God’s Love“
“Go Ye Into All the World” – Chancel Choir
text: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon: “Our Mission: To Make Disciples…“
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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Healing the Heart of Our Democracy  

A Sermon Series for the New Year: 2017

A new year, a new day in our nation…

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January 29th, 2017 – Fifth Sunday Worship at Work
“Total Praise”  – Gospel Choir
Sermon: “Living As a Compassionate Community”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema   Listen to Sermon

January 22nd, 2017
Read or Listen to the Centering/Call to be fully Present – It is I Who Must Begin…
“The Last Words of David” (He Who Ruleth Over Man Must be Just) – Chancel Choir
text: Isaiah 58:6-12
Sermon: “Healing the Heart of Our Democracy (Part 2)“
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

January 15th, 2017 – MLK Jr. Sunday
“Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor” – Chancel Choir
Read the Centering/Call to be fully Present – Have We Lost Our Way?
text: Isaiah 42:1-9
Sermon: “Healing the Heart of Our Democracy (Part 1)“
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

 

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January 8th, 2017 – Epiphany Sunday (Epiphany Jan 6th)
text: Genesis 12:1-9
Sermon: “A Journey of Faith”
— Joshua Sulaiman   Listen to Sermon

January 1st, 2017 – New Year’s Day
text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Sermon: “It’s Time”
— Rev. Kathi McShane    Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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Advent: Even Now…
something waits to be born.

A Sermon Series for Advent 2016

The season of Advent – the four weeks before Christmas – is as ancient as Christianity itself. Int the Church, the season of Christmas begins on Christmas Day. Until then, we are in a season of waiting and watching, preparing ourselves for the birth of God into the world of human life. Until the Christ Child is born, in a blaze of stars and light, we wait in darkness.

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December 25th, 2016 – Christmas Day
Sermon: “The Gift”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Listen to Sermon
December 24th, 2016 – Christmas Eve
Sermon: “Angels & Shepherds, Orchids & Dandelions”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon

December 18th, 2016 – Fourth Sunday in Advent
Little Lord Jesus – Diamond Ringers (Jr handbell choir)
Arise, Shine, Thy Light Is Come – Chancel Choir
text: from John 1:1-14
Sermon: “In the Image of God”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

December 11th, 2016 – Third Sunday in Advent
The King of Glory Comes – Carillon Choir (handbells)
Somebody Build a Manger – Chancel Choir
text: from Luke 1:26-45
Sermon: “Out of a Risky Choice”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

December 4th, 2016 – Second Sunday in Advent
The Very First Christmas Morning – Joyful Notes Choir
Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning – Chancel Choir
text: from Mark 1:1-15
Sermon: “In the Already…and the Not Yet”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

November 27th, 2016 – First Sunday in Advent
I Believe – Chancel Choir
text: from Matthew 1:17-25
Sermon: “Out of the Ordinary and Forgotten”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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We Live, We Love, 
Stories from the Beginning

Genesis: Creation to Flood – Sermon Series for Fall 2016

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November 20th, 2016 – Thanksgiving Sunday
Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord – Chancel Choir
New A’Peal Handbell Choir (offertory) – Count Your Blessings
text: from Genesis 6-8
Sermon: “Noah and His Messy Menagerie”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

November 13th, 2016
text: from Genesis 4:1-16
Sermon: “Adam’s Family”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

November 6th, 2016 – All Saints Sunday
text: from Genesis 2
Sermon: “God and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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Community Rising: Take it From the Tree

Sermon Series for Stewardship Season 2016

Isaiah 11
“A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse and a branch
shall grow out of his roots.”

October 16 – Old Growth, Solid Wood
October 23 – New Leaves
October 30 – 5th Sunday – The Best Visions are Rooted and a Reach

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October 30, 2016
text: Isaiah 11 
Sermon:  “A Community Alive – Rooted and Reaching”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon
Sermon:  “Mental Health & the Church”
— Rev. Larry LaPierre   Read Sermon

October 23, 2016
text: Isaiah 11:1, 10 
Sermon:  “From a Deep Root: New Leaves”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

October 16, 2016
text: Isaiah 11:1-3
Sermon:  “From a Deep Root: Old Growth, Solid Wood”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

October 9, 2016 – Children’s Sabbath
All Things Bright & Beautiful – Chancel Choir w Carillon & Joyful Notes
text: Luke 10: 25-37
Sermon:  “Who Are Our Neighbors?”   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon
— Kallie Stroh, CUMC Dir. of Children & Family Ministries
Listen to Community Rising: From a Deep Root – Helen Hayashi

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October 2, 2016 – World Communion Sunday –
Joint Service of Campbell UMC and New Creation UMC
text: Philippians 2:1-11 
Sermon:  “We Gather Around the Table…”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon
Sermon:  “Better for Others…”
— Rev. Justin Ryu

September 25, 2016
Listen to the Call to Be Fully Present – Joshua Sulaiman
text: from Hebrews 11
Sermon:  “On the Verge”
— Rev. Dr. David Vasquez-Levy   Listen to Sermon

September 18, 2016
Listen to the Call to Be Fully Present – Joshua Sulaimin
text: 1 Samuel 3:1-19 
Sermon:  “We Are Disciples of What We Pay Attention To – Part 2” (Ask Me What Keeps Me From the Life I Choose)
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

September 11, 2016
Listen to the Call to Be Fully Present – What are you living for?
text: 1 Samuel 3:1-19 
Sermon:  “We Are Disciples of What We Pay Attention To – Part 1”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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September 4, 2016
text:  Luke 4:1-13
Sermon:  “Liminal Grace”
— Rev. Cate Noellert (guest speaker)   Listen to Sermon

August 28, 2016
text:   1 John 4:7-12
Sermon:  “People First”
— Rev. Doug Norris (guest speaker)   Listen to Sermon

Listen to Campbell UMC Youth report on their July Sierra Service Project

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Freedom: 12-Step Spirituality 
for Everyone Who Struggles

Sermon Series – June through August 2016

Have you ever visited an AA or Al-Anon meeting?  You might be amazed at the depth of personal connection evident among the people there, and their openness with one another.
I think this is what church should feel like.
At least part of the reason church doesn’t feel like this is that our worship services often do not require or invite the deep vulnerability that leads to that kind of connection & transformation.  Have we lost the sense that the need for forgiveness, healing, and wholeness is our common experience?
The “Twelve Steps” are a path to knowing God.  Not the path, and not a path that will work for everyone.  But they are a path—one that might lead to freedom, (even for people who do not think of themselves as addicted).  This sermon series is an exploration of that path.
Each week’s sermon will track a step or two.  And I think you will see the remarkable way in which the Twelve Steps mirror the teachings of Jesus.
Join us for a summer of honesty and growth.    – Rev. Kathi McShane

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August 21, 2016
text: Luke 13:10-17  (healing on the Sabbath)
Sermon:  “Step 12:  Pass It On”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

August 14, 2016
text: Luke 11:5-12 (knock, and the door will be opened for you…)
Sermon:  “Steps 10 and 11:  Keep At It – Consciously, Intentionally, Faithfully”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

August 7, 2016 
text:  Matthew 5:21-26   (if your brother has an offense against you…)
Sermon:  “Steps 8 and 9: Admitting That We Have Hurt Others; Making Amends”
— Rev. Kathi McShane
Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

July 31, 2016  – 5th Sunday – Worship at Work!
All-church Service Day  (not part of 12-Step Spirituality Sermon Series)
text: Luke 4:16-19
Sermon:  “Why Little Libraries“
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon

July 24, 2016 
Read the Pastoral Prayer
text:  John 3:1-8   (admitting our sin is what puts us in the light)
Sermon:  “Step 6: Change from the Inside Out; &
Step 7: Trusting God to Do Something With Us”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

July 17, 2016 
Read the Pastoral Prayer – Blessing in a Time of Violence
text:  1 John 1:5-10   (admitting our sin is what puts us in the light)
Sermon:  “Step 4 & 5: Confessing Our Faults:  To Ourselves, God, Someone Else”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

July 10, 2016
text:  Matthew 4:18-22  (Jesus calling the first disciples)
Sermon:  “Step 3:  Making a Decision to Surrender”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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The next two Sundays are not part of the 12-Step Spirituality Sermon Series

July 3, 2016
text:  Joshua 1:1-9
Sermon:  “The Lord Your God Is With You”
— Jordan Aspiras, former CUMC Youth   Listen to Sermon

June 26, 2016
Listen to the  Call to Be Fully Present
text:  Joel 2: 18-19, 21-29
Sermon:  “If You Can Imagine”
— Richard Corson, Campbell UMC Pastor Emeritus   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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June 19, 2016
Listen to the Call to Be Fully Present
text:  Mark 10:46-52
Sermon:  “Step 2:  Came to Believe that a Power Greater than Ourselves Could Restore us to Sanity”
— Rev. Kathi McShane    Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

June 12, 2016
text:  Romans 7:15-24
Sermon:  “Step 1: Admitting That We Are Powerless”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

June 5, 2016 – Music Appreciation Sunday
Listen to Chancel Choir sing with Joyful Notes Children’s Choir: “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”
Listen to Chancel Choir with “Four Hands on Piano” (Shine Kwon+Sibyl Snyder): “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”
text:  Luke 15:11-3  (the story of the “Prodigal Son”)
Sermon:  “Prologue to 12-Step Spirituality: Locked Up in Our Own Devices”
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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May 29th, 2016 – Fifth Sunday: Worship at Work – Little Library Project
Sermon: “To Be of Use”
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to Sermon

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May 22, 2016 – Education Sunday: Recognizing Graduates; Honoring our SS Teachers
Sermon: “Resurrection in the Global Community of Nations”
text: Isaiah 56:1-8
— Rev. James Boye Caulker (guest) Listen to text & Sermon

 

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This I Believe…

What do we believe? What does it mean to believe something as ‘an article of faith’? In this Sermon Series, we will look at a historic creed of the Christian Church (The Apostles’ Creed), as well as some contemporary affirmations of faith. This series will culminate with the congregation’s personal statements of faith, to be shared on Pentecost Sunday (May 15).

(find out more about writing your own creed or statement of faith)

 

May 15, 2016 – Pentecost Sunday
Sermon: “Happy Birthday, Church!”
text: Acts 2:1-13
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to text & Sermon

May 8, 2016
Sermon: “The United Methodist Social Creed”
(the UM Social Creed and a Companion Litany to the Social Creed is appended to the sermon doc)
text: Acts 2:43-47; Listen to “One Bread, One Body” – Guitar Choir
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to text & Sermon

May 1, 2016
Children’s Musical: “Esther-Ordinary Faith”

April 24, 2016 – “Creating the Beloved Community” – Call to Be Fully Present (listen)
Sermon: “The Phoenix Affirmations” (the list of affirmations is also appended to the sermon doc)
text: Jeremiah 31:31-34
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to text & Sermon

April 17, 2016
Sermon: “Voices That Shaped the Church”
text: Selections from Hebrews 11
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to text & Sermon

April 10, 2016 – Call to Be Fully Present (listen)
Sermon: “Credo: What Does It Mean to ‘Believe’?”
text: John 3:1-16
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to text & Sermon

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April 3, 2016: First Sunday after Easter
Sermon: “Walking with Jesus – The Road to Emmaus”
text: Luke 24:13-35
— Joshua Sulaiman Read Sermon Listen to text & Sermon

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March 27, 2016: Easter Sunday Choir Video: “Christ our Passover”
Sermon: “Beginning Again…Again”
text: John 20:1-18
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to Sermon
Listen to CallToBeFullyPresent & Text

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March 20, 2016: Palm Sunday
Sermon: “When Everything Falls Apart”
text: Mark 15:1-15
— Rev. Kathi McShane Read Sermon Listen to text & Sermon

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“Into-Me-See”: Knowing & Being Known
– Lent 2016

There are many forms of intimacy.  In its truest sense, intimacy is a closeness between persons that comes with familiarity, understanding and acceptance.  My favorite re-phrasing of the word intimacy is “into-me-see”.  To be in relationship with Jesus is to be in relationship with other people.  That relationship necessarily involves listening, asking questions that invite the other into connection, and self-disclosure that is mutual, respectful, and safe.
The practice of intimacy—exercising the heart and using the skills required to create open, authentic and loving relationships—is the spiritual discipline on which we will focus this Lent.

March 13:  Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sermon:  “Who do You say that I am?”
text:  Mark 8:27-30
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to text & Sermon

March 6:  Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sermon:  “Seeing and Knowing. What Do You Want?”
text:  Mark 10:46-52
— Jenni Martin   Read Sermon   Listen to text & Sermon

February 28:  Third Sunday in Lent
Sermon:  “A Desperate Mother“
text:  Mark 7:24-30
— Joshua Sulaiman   Read Sermon   Listen to text & Sermon

February 21:  Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon:  “Where are they? Has no one condemned you?“
text:  John 8:1-11
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to text & Sermon

February 14:  First Sunday in Lent
Sermon:  “Do You Want To Be Healed?”
text:  John 5:2-9
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to text & Sermon

February 7:  Transfiguration Sunday
Sermon:  “Just A Glimpse”
text:  Luke 9:28-36
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to text & Sermon

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Soulful Citizenship       

A sermon series for the beginning of an election year.
The Spirit of Democracy – the values that underlie our actions as citizens and as people of faith.

Jan 31:  The first “Worship at Work” Sunday (on 5th Sundays of month) for 2016!
After a brief worship with inspiring music from the Gospel Choir,
we packed over 20,000 packages of food for Stop Hunger Now.
Sermon: “Words to Serve By”
text:  1 Peter 4:7-11
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

Jan 24:  Centering: What Faith Offers
Sermon: “We the People”
text:  Exodus 3 & 4
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Scripture, I’ve Been Changed, Sermon

Jan 17:  Centering: Faith vs “Un-faith”
Prayer takes many forms. Watch  A Prayer in Dance performed at this service.
Sermon: “Criticism Without Cynicism”
text:  Matthew 22:1-15
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

Jan 10 – Sermon:  “No One Stands Alone”
text:  Isaiah 58:5-9
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read Sermon   Listen to Sermon

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Jan 3, 2016 – Epiphany Sunday    
Sermon:  “God’s New Thing”
— Rev. Staci Current, Cal-Nev District Superintendent   Listen to Sermon

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Sermons from 2015:

Sacred: Life Infused with Holiness Advent Series  
— Sacred time — Sacred people — Sacred space —
Sacred. It means “holy”, something set apart from the ordinary, everyday stuff of our lives.   From the same root: sacrament, a ritual that we do over and over again because it has carried God’s presence to us before, and we expect that it will again…

Dec 24: Christmas Eve 9pm Service
Sermon:  “Sacred Knowing – Why the Shepherds?”
text: Luke 2:8-15
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read

Dec 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sermon:  “Sacred Knowing – Why the Shepherds?”
text: Luke 2:8-15
— Joshua Sulaiman   Read   Listen  View

Dec 13: Third Sunday of Advent
Sermon:  “Sacred Space”
text: Luke 1:39-56
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

Dec 6: Second Sunday of Advent –  Call to be Fully Present
Sermon:  “Sacred People”
text: excerpts from Luke 1
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

Nov 29: First Sunday of Advent –  We Welcome Advent
Sermon:  “Sacred Time”
text: Matthew 3:1-3 and Romans 13:11-12a
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

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Warp and Weft: Weaving Wholeness Series –  
In this church and in each of our lives, how do we
merge our values and our actions?

Nov 22: “Weaving a Family”
Thanksgiving Sunday – text: Colossians 3:12-15
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

Nov 15: “God’s Vision of a Woven-Together World”
text: Jeremiah 7:3-7
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

Nov 8: “Where Your Treasure Is…”
Commitment Sunday – text: Matthew 6:19-21
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

Nov 1: “Naming our Roots”
All Saints’ Sunday – text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

Oct 25: “God’s Forgiven Fellowship”
featuring the Art & Spirit Ministry, which serves at Elmwood Cty Jail.
text: Matthew 25:31-40
— Rev. Louann Roberts of CIC Ministries   Read   Listen

Oct 18: “A Noticeable Change”
text: II Corinthians 3:17-18
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

Oct 11: “Why I Bring My Children to Church”
Children’s Sabbath – text: Matthew 19:13-15
— Kallie Stroh  Read  Listen
(Kallie Stroh is Campbell UMC’s Dir of Family Ministries)

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Looking Around for God Series –  
     finding the Holy in the middle of our everyday lives.

Oct 4: “The Power of a Meal”
text: Acts 2:43-47
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read   Listen

Sept 27: “So That Nothing May Be Lost”
text: John 6:1-14
— Rev. Dr. Jay Emerson Johnson   Read    Listen

Sept 20: “Looking Around For God”
text: Exodus 3:1-6
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read  Listen

Sept 13: “This Fall: Making a Fresh Start”
text: Lamentations 3:22-23
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read  Listen

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Parallel Paths Series    

Sept 6: “The Good Life: Albert Schweitzer”
text: John 13:34-35
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read  Listen

August 30: “Blessed are the Poor: Muhammad Yunus”
text: John 6:1-14
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read

August 23: “My Religion is Kindness: the Dalai Lama”
text: Galations 5:22-23
— Rev. Kathi McShane   Read  Listen

August 16: “Loving Your Enemies: Nelson Mandela”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

August 9: “Son of God – Obedience”
— Rev. Justin Ryu  Listen

August 2:  The Message
— Rev. Rev. Cate Noellert  Listen

July 26: “The Road Most Traveled”
— Pastor Emeritus, Richard Corson  Read  Listen

July 19: Youth Sunday – “Beyond the Surface”
– Part 1 – Bodie Knepp Read
– Part 2 – Jordan Aspiras  Read

July 12: “This Is What Love Looks Like in Public”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

July 5: “This Is What Faith Looks Like in Public”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

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Let It Go, Let It Be, Let It Come Series    

June 28: “The Spirit Moves…
toward Unity”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read

June 21: “Holy Fire, Healing Fire”
— Guest Rev. Sam Park  Listen

June 14:  “The Spirit Moves…toward Awe”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

June 7:  “The Spirit Moves…toward God”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

May 31:  “The Spirit Moves…toward the Goal”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

May 24:  “The Spirit Moves…Pentecost Sunday”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

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Echoing in Our Ears – “Do Not Be Afraid” Series    

May 17: “What If I Can’t Go Back?”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

May 10: “What If I Can’t Fix It?”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

May 3: “What If I Sink?”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

April 19: “What If I Can’t See the Bottom?”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

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April 5: Easter Sunday
“Picking Up Pennies”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

March 29: Palm Sunday
“The Way Down is the Way Through”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

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After the Storm Lent Series:    

March 22: “Do I Have to Choose?”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

March 15: “Seeing With New Eyes”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

March 8: “What Happens at the end of the road?”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

March 1: “Who do You Want to Be?”
— Rev. Kathi McShane  Read  Listen

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