Services, Sermons, & Anthems


Spiritual Exercises

~ Worship Series for Lent 2024 ~

Habits and routines help us stay on track in many areas of our lives – whether it’s our physical, mental, or emotional health. They can help us grow in our spiritual lives too. In this series, we will explore several spiritual exercises, or faithful habits, that can help us deepen our relationship with God. Lent is the perfect time to commit or recommit to a spiritual exercise, as we enter a season of self-examination
in preparation for Easter.

Feb 14 (Ash Wed):  “Spiritual Exercises: Self-Examination” …  Psalm 51: 6-12
Feb 18:  “Spiritual Exercises: Prayer” …  Romans 8: 26-27
Feb 25:  “Spiritual Exercises: Scripture” …  Psalm 1: 1-3
Mar 3:  “Spiritual Exercises: Fasting” …  Matthew 6: 16-18
Mar 10:  “Spiritual Exercises: Confession” …  1 John 1: 5-9
Mar 17:  “Spiritual Exercises: Worship” …  1 Corinthians 10: 31-33
Mar 24 (Palm Sunday):  “Spiritual Exercises: Silence” …  Mark 14: 26-41
Mar 28 (Good Friday):  A Service of Tenebrae …  John 18-19

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Palm Sunday, March 24th, 2024 – View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Look! Someone’s Coming!”  — Joyful Notes Choir
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Mark 14: 26-41
Anthem: “Ride On, King Jesus” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Spiritual Exercises: Silence”   Read Sermon 
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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March 17th, 2024 – View the online service on YouTube
Prelude: “In Paradisum”  — Carillon Choir & Dan Levitan, Harp
Word for Children: Pastor Ouk-Yean
Text: 1 Corinthians 10: 31-33
Anthem: “Iropa (By the Blood)” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Spiritual Exercises: Worship”   Read Sermon  —
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng
Offertory: “Winds Thru’ the Olive Trees”  — Carillon Choir & Dan Levitan, Harp

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March 10th, 2024 – View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Daniel
Text: 1 John 1: 5-9
Gift of Music: “Give Me a Clean Heart” — James Creer, soloist
Sermon: Spiritual Exercises: Confession”   Read Sermon
Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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March 3rd, 2024 – View the online service on YouTube
Text: Matthew 6: 16-18
Anthem: “Stay With Us” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Spiritual Exercises: Fasting”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipFebruary 25th, 2024 – View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Third-graders receive Bibles
Text: Psalm 1: 1-3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Anthem: “Your Will Be Done” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Spiritual Exercises: Scripture”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Online WorshipFebruary 18th, 2024 – View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Doris Jigba
Text: Romans 8: 26-27
Anthem: “The Prayer” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Spiritual Exercises: Prayer”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



February 11th, 2024 — View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “I Will Clap My Hands” — Joyful Notes Choir
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Mark 9: 2-9
Anthem: “God Whose Glory Fills the Skies — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Transforming Believers”   Read Sermon  — Rev. Daniel Gbundema



February 4th, 2024 — View the online service on YouTube,
Part One here (12 mins) and  Part Two here
Prelude: “Amen Siakudumisa” — Carillon Handbell Choir
Text: Luke 24: 13-20
Anthem: “When I Can Read My Title Clear — Chancel Choir
Sermon: On the Road”   Read Sermon  — Rev. Daniel Gbundema



January 28th, 2024 — African Ministries Worship Service
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children
Text: 1 Chronicles 28: 20
Anthem: “Tumekuja Kuimba (We Have Come to Sing)” –
African Fellowship & Chancel Choirs
Sermon: Taking Bold Steps Together”  — Rev. Jennifer Goto, guest preacher



Visions & Values

~ Worship Series for Epiphany 2024 ~

We begin the new year with the new vision statement of our CA-NV Annual Conference: “Following Jesus, Thriving in Community, Healing the World.”

Our hope is that, guided by this vision, a visible movement of healing will arise from within our conference and that our future testimonies will declare that God is still at work in and through us, and that God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.”
Indeed, with God, all things are possible.

January 7:  “Following Jesus”  … Mark 1: 16-20
January 14:  “Thriving in Community”  … Acts 2: 42-47
January 21:  “Healing the World”  … Luke 9: 1-2

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January 21st, 2024 – View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Rev. Alyss Swanson
Text: Luke 9: 1-2
Anthem: “Healing Grace” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Healing the World”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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January 14th, 2024 – View the (partial) online service on YouTube
Text: Acts 2: 42-47
Anthem: “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Thriving in Community”    Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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January 7th, 2024 – View the online service on YouTube
Text: Mark 1: 16-20
Anthem: “God is Calling Us” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Following Jesus”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Prepare

~ Worship Series for Advent & Christmas ~

Anyone who has hosted a Christmas dinner or party can tell you, there is a ton of preparation that goes into throwing these holiday celebrations. Many of us find ourselves doing lots of preparation in this busy season of lights, tinsel, and wrapping paper.
Yet, what are we really preparing for?
Who are we really preparing for?
This Advent, hear God’s call: “Prepare for the coming one, Jesus!” Hear this imperative as an invitation to strip away all the fuss and ready your heart and life for the change that is coming.

December 3:  “Keep Awake”  … Mark 13: 24-37
December 10:  “Get Ready”  …  Mark 1: 1-8
December 17:  “Testify”  …  John 1: 6-8, 19-28
December 24:  “Be Courageous”  …  Luke 1: 26-38
December 24, 7:30pm, Christmas Eve: “Go!”  …  Luke 2: 1-20
December 31:  “Worship & Bless”  …  Luke 2: 22-40

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December 31st, 2023 – View the online service on YouTube*
Text: Luke 2: 22-40
*The Live-Stream of the service failed, and the YouTube link
was created from a cell phone recording, not capturing all.
Sermon: “Worship & Bless!”   Read Sermon Rev. Alyss Swanson

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Christmas Eve, 2023 – View the online service on YouTube
Text: Luke 2: 1-20
Anthem: “Star Carol” — Chancel Choir
Anthem: “All Bells in Paradise” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Go!”   Read Sermon Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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December 24th, 2023 – View the online service on YouTube
Text: Luke 1: 26-38
Anthem: “Rejoice! Your Light Has Come” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Be Courageous”  — Jack Coward & Rev. Ouk-Yean
Gift of Music: “O Holy Night” — Paul Kim, trombone;
and Haewon Kim, organ

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December 17th, 2023– View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Room in My Heart” — Joyful Notes Choir
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: John 1: 6-8, 19-28
Anthem: “Rejoice! Rejoice!” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Testify”   Read Sermon Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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December 10th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklin Kebbie
Text: Mark 1: 1-8
Anthem: “Rise Up, Shepherd!” — Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Sermon: Get Ready”  Read Sermon — Rev. Alyss Swanson
Postlude: “Sparklejollytwinklejingley” — Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus

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Click to view worship onlineDecember 3rd, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Prelude: “The Light of the World” — Carillon Handbell Choir
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Mark 13: 24-37
Anthem: “Noel Intrada” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Keep Awake”   Read Sermon — Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Generous — the Beauty in Giving

~ Stewardship Worship Series ~

We get lots of messages about what is important, what the “good life” is, and everything we need to do and have to achieve it. Still, so many of us remain unsatisfied, chasing after the next thing in search of fulfillment. But there is good news for us!
God desires for us to have lives of contentment, freedom from worry, and joy in abundance. And Jesus shows us the way there. As we learn how to find our contentment in God, we will also discover the beauty in giving. Our lives will be evidence that the good life is the generous life – a life through which the grace of God flows into the world.

Oct 29:  “Living with Abundance”  …  Matthew 6: 24-34
Nov 5:  “Finding Our Contentment in God”  …  1 Timothy 6: 6-12
Nov 12:  “The Flow of Grace”  …  Ephesians 3: 5-12
Nov 19: Commitment Sunday:  “Abundance in Community”  …  John 6: 1-14

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November 19th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklin Kebbie
Text: John 6: 1-14
Anthem: “Native Worth” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Abundance in Community”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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View Worship service onlineNovember 12th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Thankful” — Joyful Notes Choir, Accompanist: Sibyl Snyder
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Ephesians 3: 5-12
Anthem: “I Done Done” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: The Flow of Grace”   Read Sermon  — Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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November 5th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Jubilant Praise” — Carillon Handbell Choir

Text: 1 Timothy 6: 6-12
Anthem: “All Are Welcome At the Table” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Finding Our Contentment in God”   Read Sermon
Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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October 29th, 2023 — View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin

Text: Matthew 6: 24-34
Anthem: “Still I Sing Alleluia” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Living with Abundance”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Heroines of the Faith

~ Worship Series – October 8th-22nd, 2023 ~

Heroes & Heroines do not just belong in comic books and blockbuster movies. We have them in real life too – people whose courage, strength, and resilience we can look up to as models for our own lives.
In this series, we will meet some outstanding heroines in the Bible.
Their readiness to listen to God’s voice in their lives and act on it inspires us to do the same.

Oct 8:  “Heroines of the Faith: Deborah”  …  Judges 4: 4-10 
Oct 15:  “Heroines of the Faith: Rahab”  … Joshua 2: 1-14
Oct 22:  “Heroines of the Faith: Lydia”  …  Acts 16: 13-15, 40

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Click to view Worship onlineOctober 22nd, 2023 — View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklin Kebbie

Text: Acts 16: 13-15, 40
Anthem: “Revive the Hearts of All” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Heroine of the Faith: Lydia”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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October 15th, 2023 — View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Worthy” — Joyful Notes Choir
Word for Children: Jenni Martin

Text: Joshua 2: 1-14
Anthem: “Eternal God” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Heroine of the Faith: Rahab”   Read Sermon (coming soon)
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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October 8th, 2023 — View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff

Text: Judges 4: 4-10
Gift of Music: “Praise the Lord” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Heroine of the Faith: Deborah”   Read Sermon
Rev. Daniel Gbundema



Come to the Table

~ Worship Series for Sept 3rd-October 1st, 2023 ~

In this Worship series, we hear the call to dine with Jesus — an invitation that means much more than a simple eating experience. For Jesus, the table was a place where he fed people and also challenged them to acts of hospitality that reflect God’s way. When we say yes to Christ’s invitation to his table, we accept a way of life that embraces divine grace, peace, love, and joy.
Join us as we come to the…

Sept 3:  “Table of Grace”  …  Matthew 20: 1-16 
Sept 10:  “Table of Peace”  …  Matthew 18: 21-35
Sept 17:  “Table of Love”  …  Romans 13: 8-10 & Matthew 18: 15-18 
** Sept 24:  African Men’s League Worship Service **  … Matthew 4: 12-14, 17-22
Oct 1: World Communion Sunday: “Table of Joy”  …  Nehemiah 8: 10 & Philippians 4: 4-7

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October 1st, 2023 – World Communion Sunday
View the online service on YouTube
Communion
Text: Nehemiah 8: 10 & Philippians 4: 4-7
Gift of Music: “Let Us Break Bread Together” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Come to the Table of Joy”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Worship onlineSeptember 24th, 2023 — African Men’s League Thanksgiving
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbie
Text: Matthew 4: 12-14, 17-22
Anthem: “Jubilate Deo” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: The Worst Sermon Ever Preached!
Rev. Jim Mishler, guest preacher
See photos from the Service and Lunch here!

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September 17th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbie
Text: Romans 13: 8-10 & Matthew 18: 15-18
Anthem: “Love is a Song” — Chancel Choir
with Sybil Snyder and Haewon Kim, Piano (“4 hands-on”)
Sermon: Come to the Table of Love”   Read Sermon (coming soon)
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Worship onlineSeptember 10th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbie & Pastor Daniel
Text: Matthew 18: 21-35
Anthem: “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” — Chancel Choir & African Fellowship Choir with Haewon Kim, Organ
Sermon: Come to the Table of Peace”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Worship onlineSeptember 3rd, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Communion
Text: Matthew 20: 1-16
Gift of Music: “Come, Thou Dear Redeemer” — Carol Ann Parker, Soloist;
with Haewon Kim, Piano
Sermon: Come to the Table of Grace”   Read Sermon
Rev. Daniel Gbundema



Underdogs

~ Worship Series for Summer 2023 ~

If you ever feel like the forces are against you or you lack the confidence to pursue your dreams, you are not alone. The Bible is full of ordinary people whom the world viewed as underdogs.
Yet, God chose them to do something extraordinary and amazing. This summer, we will explore eight biblical characters who were considered underdogs and their excuses, based on
Matt Keller’s book, God of the Underdogs.
Their stories will inspire us to push past our own underdog excuses and live the life God calls us to live.

July 2: “I’m Not Qualified Enough” – David  … 1 Samuel 16: 1-13
July 9: “My Past Is Too Bad” – Paul  …  Acts 26: 1-18
July 16: “My Reputation Is Too Scarred” – Jacob  … Genesis 32: 13-31
July 23: “My Dream Is Too Radical” – John the Baptist  …  Luke 3: 1-20
July 30: “Nobody Recognizes My Potential” – Jesus  …  Luke 2: 42-52
August 6: “My Resources Are Too Scarce” – Gideon  …  Judges 6: 11-16
**August 13:  Pride/Reconciling Sunday: “Room for the Underdog” …  Acts 10: 9-29
August 20: I’m Not Connected to the Right People – Mephibosheth  …  2 Samuel 9: 1-13
August 27: “I’m Insecure” – Moses  …  Exodus 3: 9-12, Exodus 4: 1–4, 10-13

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Click to view online WorshipAugust 27th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Baptisms / Children’s Message: Pastors
Text: Exodus 3: 9-12, Exodus 4: 10-13: George Young
Gift of Music: “Poulenc Sonata” — Elizabeth Jensen Young, Oboe;
with Haewon Kim, Piano
Sermon: I’m Insecure”     Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng
Message from Pastor Justin: Pastor Justin Ryu, New Creation Methodist Church

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Click to view online WorshipAugust 20th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Baptism / Receiving New Members: Pastors
Text: 2 Samuel 9: 1-13
Anthem: “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: I’m Not Connected to the Right People”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipAugust 13th, 2023 — Reconciling/Pride Sunday
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Daniel
Text: Acts 10: 9-29
Gift of Music: “Sarabande, Suite 2” — Riley Collier, Bass soloist
Sermon: Room for the Underdog”   Read Sermon
Rev. Alyss Swanson

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Click to view online WorshipAugust 6th, 2023View the online service on YouTube
Communion
Text: Judges 6: 11-16
Anthem: “Amen, We Praise Your Name, O Lord” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: My Resources Are Too Scarce”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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July 30th, 2023View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Kadie Mattia
Prayer: Pastor Ouk-Yean
Text: Luke 2: 42-52
Gift of Music: “The Lord is My Light” — Samuel Akapo
Sermon: Nobody Recognizes My Potential”   Read Sermon
Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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July 23rd, 2023View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Daniel
Prayer: Daelene Groff
Text: Luke 3: 1-20
Anthem: “Let Us Praise The Lord Our God” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: My Dream is Too Radical”   Read Sermon
Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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July 16th, 2023View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children
Text: Genesis 32: 13-31
Gift of Music: “How Firm a Foundation” — Haewon Kim, piano
Sermon: My Reputation is Too Scarred”   Read Sermon
Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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Click to view Online WorshipJuly 9th, 2023View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Sia Gbundema
Text: Acts 26: 1-18
Anthem: “Always” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: My Past is Too Bad”   Read Sermon
Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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Click to view Online WorshipJuly 2nd, 2023 —
View the online service on YouTube
Text: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13
Anthem: “Always” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: I’m Not Qualified Enough”   Read Sermon
Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



June 25th, 2023 — View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Sia Gbundema
Text: Luke 8: 1-3
Anthem: “Amazing Grace” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Power Rising: Make us a People Ready
Read Sermon —
 Rev. Kathi McShane
Benediction & Choral Response “Benediction” — Chancel Choir



Click to view Online WorshipJune 18th, 2023 — View the online service on YouTube
Children’s Word / Recognition of Graduates: Pastor Ouk-Yean
Text: John 12: 23-26
Anthem: “My Sheep Know My Voice” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: The Fruitful Life”  — Rev. Jonathan Park



Click to view Online WorshipJune 11th, 2023 View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Just a Closer Walk” – Carillon Handbell Choir
Word for Children: Kyle Bohigian
Text: Ephesians 4: 17-32
Anthem: “This Train” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Christian Way of Life”   Read Sermon — Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng
Gift of Music: “African Alleluias” – Carillon Handbell Choir



Click to view Online WorshipJune 4th, 2023 – Trinity & Music Sunday
View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “All Things Bright & Beautiful” – Joyful Notes & Chancel Choir
Text: Genesis 1: 26 & Matthew 28: 16-20
Anthem: “Ancient Words” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Trinity – the Dance of Love”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Click to view Online WorshipMay 28th, 2023 – Pentecost Sunday
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Ouk-Yean

Text: Acts 2: 1-21
Anthem: “There is Power” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Power Beyond Our Own”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema



Click to view Online WorshipMay 21st, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children/Teacher Recognition: Pastor Daniel

Text: Psalm 31: 9-12 & Matthew 11: 28-30
Anthem: “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Good For the Soul”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Alyss Swanson



Rising

~ Worship Series for Eastertide ~

The Bible is full of stories of redemption, change, and hope. Through five of those stories, we will discover how our faith in the Risen Christ can transform our lives for the better here and now.

No matter how big or small we fall, God’s hands are always ready to raise us up.

April 16: “Rising from Despair” (Mary) … John 20: 10-18
April 23:  “Rising from Skepticism” (Thomas) … John 20: 24-29
April 30: “Rising from Denial” (Peter) … John 21: 15-19
May 7:  “Rising from Hatred” (Paul/Saul) … Acts 9: 1-22
May 14:  “Rising from Quarreling” (the Church) … Acts 15: 1-21

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Click to view Online WorshipMay 14th, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Ouk-Yean
Text: Acts 15: 1-21
Anthem: “Holy Manna” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Rising from Quarreling”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Online WorshipMay 7th, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “The Light of God’s Love” – Joyful Notes Choir
Text: Acts 9: 1-22
Anthem: “This Joyous Eastertide” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Rising from Hatred”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Online WorshipApril 30th, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Daniel
Text: John 21: 15-19
Anthem: “Feed My Lambs” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Rising from Denial”   Read Sermon  — Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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April 23rd, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: John 20: 24-29
Anthem: “Doubting Thomas” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Rising from Skepticism”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Online WorshipApril 16th, 2023
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Ouk-Yean
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Alyss
Text:  John 20: 10-18
Anthem: “He’s Coming Back Again” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Rising from Despair”   Read Sermon— Rev. Daniel Gbundema



April 9th, 2023 – Easter 
View the online service on YouTube
Prelude: Easter Fantasy on Ancient Hymns – Brass Act & Organ
Text: Mark 16: 1-8
Anthem: “Christ Our Passover” — Chancel Choir & Brass Act
Sermon: “To Be Continued— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng
Hallelujah Chorus” — Chancel Choir & Friends, Brass Act & Organ



Click to view Online WorshipApril 7th, 2023 – Good Friday 
View the online service on YouTube
Text: John 18: 1-40 ;  John 19: 1-42
Anthem: “Kyrie” — Chancel Choir
Meditation: “The Law of the Cross— Rev. Daniel Gbundema
Gift of Music: “Were You There?” — James Creer



Questions

~ Worship Series for Lent ~

Asking questions is a normal part of human life. Having doubts is part of the human experience.
We do not have to be ashamed of our doubts or hide our questions before God.
In fact, God fully welcomes them and welcomes us. This Lent, we will practice bringing some of our biggest questions and doubts to God. We will practice embracing this deeply human part of ourselves as we move together toward the great and joyous mystery of Easter resurrection.

February 22, Ash Wed: “With Questions & Doubts”Matthew 6: 1-6
February 26: “Who is God?”1 John 4: 7-19
March 5: “Is the Bible Reliable?”Hebrews 4: 12-13
March 12: “Why Should I Go to Church?”Psalm 100
March 19: “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?”John 11: 23-35
March 26: “Why and How Do I Forgive?”Matthew 6: 9-15
April 2, Palm Sunday: “Why is Jesus Special?”Mark 11: 1-11
April 7, Good Friday: Joint Service with New Creations UMC … scripture readings

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Click to view Online WorshipApril 2nd, 2023 – Palm Sunday 
View the online service on YouTube
Text: Mark 11: 1-11
Anthem: “Hosanna! Blessed is He!” — Chancel & Joyful Notes Choirs
Sermon: Why is Jesus Special?”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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March 26th, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Presentation of 3rd Grade Bibles: Pastor Ouk-Yean
Text: Matthew 6: 14-15
Anthem: “Iropa (by the Blood)” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Why and How Do I Forgive?”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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Click to view Online WorshipMarch 19th, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Psalm 137: 1-6
Anthem: “Our Father” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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March 12th, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Gift of Music: “You are Welcome Here” – Joyful Notes Choir
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Psalm 100;  Anthem: “Jubilate Deo” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Why Should I Go to Church?— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng
Handbells: “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley” – Michael Kastner

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Click to view Online WorshipMarch 5th, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Text: Hebrews 4: 12-13
Anthem: “Thy Word” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Is the Bible Reliable?”   Read Sermon (coming soon)
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Online WorshipFebruary 26th, 2023 
View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbie
Text: 1 John 4: 7-19
Anthem: “Ain’t a Gonna Grieve” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Who is God?”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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Click to view online WorshipFebruary 22nd, 2023 — Ash Wednesday
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Text: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21
Anthem: “Adoramus Te, Christe” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: With Questions & Doubts” 
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Unafraid: Facing Fears with Faith

~ Worship Series for the New Year ~

In this worship series starting off the New Year, we explore the most common worries and fears experienced by Americans today and consider practical steps for overcoming them through biblical wisdom.

January 8, 2023: “Age of High Anxiety”Joshua 1: 1-9
January 15, 2023: “Fear of Failure”Matthew 25: 14-30
January 22, 2023: “Fear of Aging and Death”2 Corinthians 4: 16 & John 11: 25
*January 29, 2023: African Worship Service*
February 5, 2023: “Fear of Being Alone”John 14: 15-20
February 12, 2023: “Fear of Intimacy”Song of Songs 2 & 1 John 4: 18
February 19, 2023: “Fear of Losing Control”Matthew 14: 22-33

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Click to view online WorshipFebruary 19th, 2023 — View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbie
Text: Matthew 14: 22-33
Anthem: “Let Your Faith Be Stronger Than Your Fear” — Chancel Choir; Roxanne Kohlin, soloist
Sermon: Fear of Losing Control”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipFebruary 12th, 2023
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Word for Children: Doris Jigba
Text: Song of Songs 2 & 1 John 4: 18
Anthem: “Thy Perfect Love” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Fear of Intimacy”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipFebruary 5th, 2023
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Text: John 14: 15-20
Anthem: “Wounded Alleluias” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Fear of Being Alone”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipJanuary 29th, 2023 – African Ministry Service
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Prelude: African Drumming Group
Word for Children: Melinda Knepp
Text: Psalm 142: 1-7
Anthem: “Hear Me When I Call” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Hear Me When I Call”   — Joshua Sulaiman, guest preacher

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Click to view online WorshipJanuary 22nd, 2023
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Word for Children: Pastor Ouk-Yean Knepp
Text: 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 & John 11: 25
Anthem: “Go Not Far From Me, O God” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Fear of Aging & Death”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipJanuary 15th, 2023
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Word for Children: Greg Knepp
Text: Matthew 25: 14-30
Anthem: “Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Fear of Failure”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipJanuary 8th, 2023 – Epiphany
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Word for Children: Pastor Ouk-Yean
Text: Joshua 1: 1-9
Anthem: “Everywhere I Go” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Age of High Anxiety”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Click to view online WorshipJanuary 1st, 2022 – New Year’s Day
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Text: Isaiah 43: 18-19 and Mark 4: 35-41
Word for Children: Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng
Sermon: “Standing at the Threshold”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Alyss Swanson



Click to view online WorshipDecember 25th, 2022 – Christmas Day
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Text: Luke 2: 1-20
Gift of Music: O, Holy Night” — Carol Ann Parker
Sermon: “Joy Comes in Different Shapes”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema



Reflecting the Sacred 

~ Worship Series for Advent & Christmas ~

The Christmas season is a time when the juxtaposition of the sacred and secular feels sometimes blatantly opposed, and sometimes quite blurred. The word “sacred” points to something dedicated as “holy” and “set apart.” This year, you are invited to a spiritual journey of seeing ALL things pregnant with the Holy. What could our experience of Advent & Christmas season be like if we lived it imagining everything is reflecting the sacred?

November 27: “Sacred Time” (Hope)Matthew 24: 36-44
December  4: “Sacred People” (Love)Matthew 3: 1-12
December 11: “Sacred Space” (Joy)Luke 1: 46-55
December 18: “Sacred Knowing” (Peace)Matthew 1: 18-25
December 24: “Sacred Being”Luke 2: 1-20

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Click to view online WorshipDecember 25th, 2022 – Christmas Day
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Text: Luke 2: 1-20
Gift of Music: “O, Holy Night” — Carol Ann Parker
Sermon: “Joy Comes in Different Shapes”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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Click to view online WorshipDecember 24th, 2022 – Christmas Eve
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Text: Luke 2: 1-20
Anthems: How Great Our Joy,” “Run to Bethlehem,” “Sleeps Judea Fair”
— Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Sacred Being”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipDecember 18th, 2022 – Fourth Sunday of Advent (Peace)
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Word for Children: Kyle Bohigian
Text: Matthew 1: 18-25
Maringa Krismes” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: Sacred Knowing”   Read Sermon  — Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipDecember 11th, 2022 – Third Sunday of Advent (Joy)
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Christmas is Here, Sing Noel” — Joyful Notes Choir
Text: Luke 1: 46-55
My Soul Glorifies the Lord” — Chancel Choir; Daelene Groff, soloist
Sermon: Sacred Space”   Read Sermon  — Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipDecember 4th, 2022 – Second Sunday of Advent (Love)
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Text: Matthew 3: 1-12 & Romans 15: 4-13
Anthem: “Sing We Now of Christmas” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Sacred People”   Read Sermon 
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipNovember 27th, 2022 – First Sunday of Advent
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Word for Children: Kyle Bohigian
Text: Romans 13: 11-14 and Matthew 24: 36-44
Anthem: “Joy of Longing Hearts” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: Sacred Time”   Read Sermon (coming soon)
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Click to view online WorshipNovember 20th, 2022 – Thanksgiving Sunday
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Word for Children: combined with Receiving New Members
Text: Psalm 92: 1-2
Anthem: “In the Twinkling of an Eye” — African Fellowship Choir
Message: “Be Thankful”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema



Releasing God’s Blessings 

~ Stewardship Worship Series ~

We often think of blessings as things we receive. While it is true that God, by grace, freely gives us all that we have, we are not just passive recipients of God’s blessings! Just as God blesses us through the people in our lives, so does God promise to bless others through us. When we live from a place of gratitude for God’s gifts and trust in God’s provision, we can be agents of God’s blessings in our world.

October 30: “A Legacy of Blessings”  …  2 Corinthians 9: 1-5
November 6: “Blessed People Bless Others”  …  2 Corinthians 9: 6-10
November 13: “Overflowing Blessings”  …  2 Corinthians 9: 11-15

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Click to view online WorshipNovember 13th, 2022 – View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Doris Jigba
Text: 2 Corinthians 9: 11-15
Anthem: “O God, Our Help, Our Hope” — Chancel Choir; Mads Tolling, violin
Sermon: “Overflowing Blessings”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view online WorshipNovember 6th, 2022 – All Saints Sunday
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Text: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-10
Anthem: “The Lord is My Light” — Chancel Choir;
Sermon: Blessed People Bless Others   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema

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Click to view online WorshipOctober 30th, 2022 – View the online service on YouTube
Anthem: “Let Us Walk in the Light” — Joyful Notes Choir;
Sybil Snyder, accompanist
Word for Children:  Jenni Martin
Text: 2 Corinthians 9: 1-5
Anthem: “A Somebody’s Knockin’” — Chancel & Joyful Notes Choirs;
Sybil Snyder, accompanist
Sermon: A Legacy of Blessings   Read Sermon  — Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Click to view online WorshipOctober 23rd, 2022 View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children: Greg Knepp
Text: John 1: 14-17
Anthem: “Revive the Hearts of All” — African Fellowship Choir
Message: “Weaving a Life of Grace”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema


Click to view Worship ServiceOctober 16th, 2022 – Laity Sunday
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Word for Children & Wedding Blessing: Pastor Ouk-Yean
Text: 2 Timothy 1: 8-12
Anthem: “People Need the Lord” — Chancel Choir
Message: “Rise up and Reveal God’s Grace
— Micheal Pope, guest speaker (bio here)



Paradigm Shift

Paradigm Shift image

~ Worship Series ~

First introduced by American physicist and philosopher Thomas Kuhn in 1965 and widespread beyond the field of science, a paradigm shift is defined as “an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way. In this series, we explore four examples of paradigm shift in the Bible:
Joseph, Jeremiah & the Israelites in exile, Peter, and Jonah.

September 11: “Joseph & His Brothers”  …  Genesis 45: 1-8
September 18: “Jeremiah’s Letter”  …  Jeremiah 29: 4-13
September 25: African Men’s Thanksgiving Service (with guest preacher)
October 2: “Peter and the Vision”  …  Acts 10: 44-48
October 9: “Jonah the Reluctant Evangelist” …  Jonah 4: 1-10

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Click to view WorshipOctober 9th, 2022 – View the online service on YouTube
All Music from The Menlo Brass
Word for Children:  Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng
Text: Jonah 4: 1-11
Anthem: “A Whale of a Tale” — Chancel Choir; Sybil Snyder, accompanist
Sermon: “Jonah, the Reluctant Evangelist”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Worship ServiceOctober 2nd, 2022 – View the online service on YouTube
Recognizing Shine
Safe Parking Announcement:  Jenni Martin
Text: Acts 10: 44-48
Anthem: “Spirit, Come!” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Peter & the Vision”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Alyss Swanson

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Click to view serviceSeptember 25th, 2022
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Word for Children:  Rev. Daniel Gbundema
Text: 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11, 58
Anthem: “All Good Gifts” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Go Labor On”   — Rev. Kweku Hagan

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Click to view Worship ServiceSeptember 18th, 2022
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Word for Children:  Jenni Martin
Text: Jeremiah 29: 4-13
Anthem: “Seek Ye the Lord” — Chancel Choir; Carol Ann Parker, soloist
Sermon: “Jeremiah’s Letter”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view Worship ServiceSeptember 11th, 2022
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Word for Children:  Daelene Groff
Text: Genesis 45: 1-8
Anthem: “We Are Called” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Joseph & His Brothers”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



Let’s Celebrate

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~ Worship Series ~

The heart of worship is celebration. In our gathering, we celebrate who God is, what God has done for us in Jesus, and what God continues to do for us through the work of the Holy Spirit. By taking the time to celebrate God’s gifts to us, we are attuning ourselves to the good and wonderful things in life so that, even in times of struggle and hardship, we can be sustained. Throughout this worship series, we will celebrate God’s gifts of friendship, diversity, unity, pride, love, & work.

July 31: “Let’s Celebrate Friendship”John 15: 9-17
August 7: “Let’s Celebrate Diversity”1 Corinthians 12: 12-20
August 14: “Let’s Celebrate Unity”Ephesians 4: 1-6, 14-16
August 21: “Let’s Celebrate Pride”Mark 10: 46-52
August 28: “Let’s Celebrate Love”1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
September 4: “Let’s Celebrate Work”Colossians 3: 22-25

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Click to view worship serviceSeptember 4th, 2022
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Gifts of Music in service: Brian Holmes, French Horn
Pastoral Prayer: Rev. Alyss Swanson
Text: Colossians 3: 22-25
Sermon: “Let’s Celebrate Work”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to Watch ServiceAugust 28th, 2022 – View the online service on YouTube
Word for Children – Doris Jigba
Text: 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
Anthem: “Your Will Be Done” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Let’s Celebrate Love”   Read Sermon — Rev. Daniel Gbundema
Gift of Music: “Always” — Carol Ann Parker, soloist
Wedding Vow Renewals — Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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watch the Worship ServiceAugust 21st, 2022
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Word for Children – Kyle Bohigian
Text: Mark 10: 46-52
Sermon: “Let’s Celebrate Pride – Joining the Gospel Parade
Read Sermon — Dr. Randall Miller, guest speaker
Gift of Music: “This is Me” — Corey Liggans Miller, soloist

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watch worship serviceAugust 14th, 2022
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Word for Children – Kyle Bohigian
Anthem: “The Song of the Soldier” — African Fellowship Choir
Text: Ephesians 4: 1-6, 14-16
Sermon: “Let’s Celebrate Unity”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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Click to view worshipAugust 7th, 2022
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Sacrament of Communion 

Text: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-20
Sermon: “Let’s Celebrate Diversity”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

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click to view worship July 31st, 2022
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Word for Children – Doris Jigba
Anthem: “Njalla (Always)” — African Fellowship Choir

Text: John 15: 9-17
Sermon: “Let’s Celebrate Friendship”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng
Gift of Music: “You’ve Got a Friend” — Roxanne Kohlin



July 24th, 2022 – Sierra Service Project
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Message from Melinda Knepp, SSP Team Leader
Word for Children: Jasmine Bangura
Text: Isaiah 1: 17
Message: “SSP Reflections
— Flokel Williams & David Pilling


Click to watch worship serviceJuly 17th, 2022
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Word for Children: Pastor Daniel
Gift of Music: “The Lord’s Prayer” — Carol Ann Parker
Text: Luke 11: 1-13
Sermon: “Lord, Teach Us to Pray”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema


July 10th, 2022
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Word for Children: Lucklyn Kpandeyenge
Anthem: “Wok Fo God” — African Fellowship Choir
Text: Matthew 13: 1-9
Sermon: “Seedling Problems”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema


Click to view worship serviceJuly 3rd, 2022
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Closing Hymn: “America the Beautiful” — Congregation
Text: Philippians 3:17-21
Sermon: “Citizenship in Heaven”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng


Click to watch serviceJune 26th, 2022
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Commissioning of SSP Volunteers
Anthem: “Wi Tel Yu Tenki” — African Women’s Choir
Text: Luke 24:13-32
Sermon: “Live Out Your Faith”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema


Click to watch serviceJune 19th, 2022 – Father’s Day & Graduate Sunday
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Pastoral Prayer   Read Prayer — Rev. Alyss Swanson
Anthem: “Jubilate Deo” — Chancel Choir
Text: Ephesians 6: 1-4 – Bruce Hallinan
Sermon: “Christian Fatherhood”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng


Click to watch serviceJune 12th, 2022
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Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Pastoral Prayer  Read Prayer — Rev. Roberta Corson
Anthem: “Hakuna Wakaita sa Jesu” — African Fellowship Choir
Text: Romans 8: 32, 35, 37-39
Sermon: “Wanting All That We Need”   Read Sermon — Rev. Richard Corson


Click to play serviceJune 5th, 2022 – Pentecost & Music Sunday
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Introit: “A Simple Song of Thanks” — Joyful Notes Choir
Anthem: “Gloria” — Chancel Choir & African Fellowship Choir
Final Hymn: “We Have Heard the Joyful Sound” – Gospel Medley w Choir
Text: Acts 2:1-13
Sermon: “Filled With the Spirit”   Read Sermon — Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng


Click to play serviceMay 29th, 2022 – Ascension Sunday
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Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbie
Anthem: “All Earth Rejoice with Gladsome Voice” — Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 24: 50-53 & Acts 1: 9-11
Sermon: “The Real Jesus”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema


play video of May 22nd serviceMay 22nd, 2022 – Teacher Appreciation Sunday
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Word for Children: Meredith Rietdorf
Anthem: “You Raise Me Up” — Chancel Choir; James Creer, soloist
Text: Deuteronomy 4: 5-10
Sermon: “That They May Teach Their Children”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng


play video of May 15th serviceMay 15th, 2022 – Mental Health Awareness Sunday
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Word for Children: Geoff Pilling
Anthem: “Come On & Walk With Me” — African Fellowship Choir
Text: Acts 11: 1-18
Sermon: “Make No Disctinction”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Cindy McCalmont


play video of May 8th serviceMay 8th, 2022
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Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Anthem: “A Glad Alleluia” — Chancel Choir
Text: Proverbs 31:10-12, 25-31
Sermon: “A Mother Called by God”   Read Sermon
— Rev. James Boye-Caulker


play video of May 1st serviceMay 1st, 2022
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Anthem: “Blessed Be” — Chancel Choir
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Sermon: “Easter Ambassadors”   Read Sermon
— Rev. Paul Nickerson


he is alive imageApril 24th,2022
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Anthem: “Alleluia! Jesus is Risen!” — Joyful Notes Children’s Choir
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Anthem: “Alleluia, Sing Praise to the Lord” — Chancel Choir
Text: John 20: 19-31
Sermon: “He is Alive”   Read Sermon  — Rev. Daniel Gbundema



Good Enough: Embracing the Imperfections of Life & Faith

~ Worship Series for Lent & Easter 2022~

We live in a culture bent on definitions of a good life as continuous upward mobility– climbing ladders of prosperity with increasingly fabulous experiences that we can post to ever more-likable social media accounts. We may comb the shelves of the self-help section in search of just the right formula to gain success. Perhaps we even gravitate towards spiritual leaders who promise great rewards if we only do “the right thing.”
But life happens, right?
Most times we are not moving upward but trying to repair the rung we’ve just slipped from. So what if we stopped climbing and started fertilizing, watering, and blooming right where we find ourselves?
Welcome to a Lent of affirming a faith in which we are blessed, regardless, and where we can lean into embracing our “good enough” lives.
This worship series was created by Worship Design Studio, inspired by Kate Bowler’s newly published devotional book, Good Enough. (Get the accompanying Good Enough Lent: Daily Reflection Guide here.)

March 2, Ash Wed: “Perfectionism is Impossible. Transformation Isn’t”Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
March 6: “Ordinary Lives Can Be Holy”Luke 4: 1-13
March 13: “So Much Is Out of Our Control”Luke 13: 31-35
March 20: “Lots of Things Can Be Medicine”Luke 13: 1-9
March 27: “We Often Believe We Are the Problem”Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
April 3: “We Are Fragile”John 12: 1-8
April 10, Palm Sunday: “You Are a Group Project”Luke 19: 28-40
April 15, Good Friday: “Even Today, God Is Here & Somehow, That Is Good Enough”John 18: 12 – 19: 42
April 17, Easter: “A Good Enough Faith”John 20: 1-18

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17 April Easter Worship imageApril 17th, 2022 – Easter Sunday
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Anthem: “Achieved is the Glorious Work” — Chancel Choir, Brass Act, Organ
Text: John 20: 1-18
Sermon: “A Good Enough Faith”  Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

April 15th, 2022 – Good Friday
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Thoughts on Imperfect Life & Faith – Pastor Alyss & Pastor Daniel
Tenebrae: Claudia & Charles Slayman
Anthem: “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley” — Chancel Choir
Text: John 18: 12 – 19: 42

April 10th, 2022
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Anthem: “Hosanna in the Highest” — Chancel Choir w Haden & Haven Kim
Text: Luke 19: 28-40
Sermon: “You are a Group Project”  Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

April 3rd, 2022
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Anthem: “I Need Thee Every Hour” — Chancel Choir
Text: John 12: 1-8
Sermon: “We are Fragile”  Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

March 27th, 2022
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Word for Children: Geoff Pilling
Anthem: “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” — Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
Sermon: “We Often Believe We are the Problem”  Read Sermon
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema

March 20th, 2022
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Word for Children: Geoff Pilling
Anthem: “Go Not Far From Me, O God” — Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 13: 1-9
Sermon: “Lots of Things Can Be Medicine”  Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

March 13th, 2022
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Word for Children: Geoff Pilling
Anthem: “Father, Lead Me Day by Day” — Chancel Choir
Text: Luke 13: 31-35
Sermon: “So Much is Out of Our Control”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng

March 6th, 2022
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Gift of Music: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” — Elin Bolt
Text: Luke 4: 1-13
Sermon : “Ordinary Lives Can Be Holy”    Read Sermon
— Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng



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



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



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



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
View the online service on YouTube
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

View the online service on YouTube
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 



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 



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



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



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



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



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   



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
View the online service on YouTube: Vid 1, Vid 2, Vid 3
Children’s Message – Daelene Groff
Words” – James Creer, soloist
Text: James 3:1-12
Sermon : “Do No Harm” Part 1Part 2Part 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



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)



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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 



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 



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

 



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



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



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
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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



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 



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



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



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




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
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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



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 WorldPsalm 147: 1-11
July 19: Abyss, Mystery, and WonderPsalm 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 JusticeIsaiah 52: 7-10

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August 2nd, 2020
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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



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
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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



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
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“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
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which includes a “re-broadcast” of
our 2019 Children’s Musical,
“The Old Testament, Fast Forward”

April 26th, 2020
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“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    



April 12th, 2020 – Easter Sunday
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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  



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 ChallengeMatthew 22:15-22
March 22: The First Dinner: Risking RejectionMark 14:3-9
March 29: The Last Supper: Risking Loss of FriendsLuke 22:14-27
April 5:  The Garden: Risking TemptationJohn 18:1-11

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April 5th, 2020 – Palm Sunday
The Palms” – Delmar Shepherd, Soloist; Shine Kwon, Piano
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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



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



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



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




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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Dec
ember 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


Dec
ember 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


Dec
ember 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


Dec
ember 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

 




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



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




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

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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



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



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


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


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


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



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



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


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


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


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


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


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.



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


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


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


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


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!



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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