“The alphabet of Christmas.”
Colossians 3:12-17
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
CHRISTMASTIDE
“The alphabet of Christmas.”
Colossians 3:12-17
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
CHRISTMASTIDE
“Tte good news of Jesus Christ, proclaimed to us in the form of a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, should continue to give us great joy for all people. Our true joy is that unto us, a saviors has been born.”
Luke 2: 8-18
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musician: Sherry McHurd Hanson, viola
Advent wreath lighters: Jiim Carter & Barbara Greene
Anthem: Bethany Chancel Choir
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
“We’re called to be a part of the solution … we are called to be part of this transformative endeavor.”
Luke 9: 10-17
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Elder Jackie Sneed
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Hebrews 12: 1-2
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Rev. Judy Davis
Moment for Mission: Candace Keefauver
Bells: Barbara Greene
Song leaders: Peter Baird & Barbara Greene
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
ALL SAINTS DAY
“Today we celebrate the great reforms of our tradition, and yet our work is far from complete. The world desperately needs love and justice as much as it ever has.”
Romans 12: 1-21
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Mary Harbison
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musician: Neil Henderson, bagpipes
REFORMATION SUNDAY
“Multiple encounters with Jesus help lead to clarity in our lives.”
Mark 8:22-26
Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Amelchenko, Piano
Matthew: 5: 38-45 and 2 Kings 5:1-19
Sermon: “The Great Expedition”
Rev. Judy Davis
Natalya Amelchenko, Piano
James 5:13-16
Rev. Jesse Larson
Song Leader: Peter Baird
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
SERVICE OF HEALING & PRAYER
Celebrating all of God’s wonderful creations, especially our beloved pets
Matthew 11: 28-30
Rev. Jesse Larson
BLESSING OF THE PETS
Celebrating unity and diversity among Christians across the world
Hebrews 2: 5-12
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
“Are we ready to cast aside our doubts and anxiety, and be ready to accept God’s invitation to bold faith and new life?”
Matthew 14: 22-3
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musician: Sherry McHurd Hanson, viola
HOMECOMING SUNDAY
“We are to be God’s representatives of peace, grace & hope in the world.”
John 10:1-10.
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
LABOR DAY
“Art as a Gift of Worship”
I Corinthians 12: 4-11 & James 1: 17-18, 22
Rev. Judy Davis & Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musician: Sherry McHurd Hanson
“Where is The Living Presence of God?”
Exodus 3: 11-15 & Mark 14: 3-9
Rev. Judy Davis
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“More Than a Dreamer”—the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1 Kings 3: 5-12
Guest preacher: Elder Jim Guida
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musicians: Ben Baird and Lily Baird Young
“Letting loose the chains of fear that bind us”
Matthew 26: 36-46
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“Keeping the faith despite setbacks”
2 Corinthians 4:13-18
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko