Services, Sermons, & Anthems

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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