Previous Sermons & Worship Series:
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April 8: Witnesses of Easter: Thomas — John 20:24-29
April 15: Witnesses of Easter: Peter — John 21:15-17
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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