Rev. Jesse Larson led today’s service, which observed the first Sunday in Lent (the weeks leading up to Easter). The scripture reading was Luke 4:1-13—Jesus being tested in the wilderness.
Worship Service • March 6, 2022
Worship Service • February 27, 2022
“Often the most fruitful growth comes through challenging wilderness times.”
Luke 6:27-36
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko.
Worship Service • February 20, 2022
Love one another ““Without Exception.”
Luke 6:27-36
Worship leader: Jim Guida
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko.
Liturgist: Tom Uhrhammer .
Worship Service • February 13, 2022
“As God’s people, we are His agents In this ongoing work of freedom, of justice and peacemaking.”
Exodus 3:1-17
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Jackie Sneed
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Song team: Peter BaIrd, Joy Bonds Baird. Marilee Keene, Jackie Sneed, Trisha Uhrhammer
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Worship Service • February 6, 2022
Genesis 32:22-32
Rev. Jesse Larson
Jackie Sneed, Liturgist
Natalya Amelchenko, Pianist
Worship Service • Jan. 30, 2022
“The rich tradition of the Old Testament.”
Genesis 27:1-38
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Mary Harbison
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship Service • Jan. 23, 2022
“Spiritual practices to try in the coming year.”
Luke 17:11-19
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship Service • Jan. 16, 2022
“We've been given the gift of choice ... and how we respond to all that life presents to us. Life is much richer with parties, more faith. Choose what fulfills and sustains.”
John 2:1-12
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship Service • Jan. 9, 2022 • Three Kings Day (Epiphany)
“As we begin this new year together, one of the best things we can do is to go out in hope and with a spirit of gift-giving … of being loving and gracious to those we know and those we don’t know.”
Matthew 2: 1-23
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Three kings: Ron Carlson, Paul Douglas, Tom Uhrhammer
Star-bearer: Alexander Medina
THREE KINGS DAY (EPIPHANY)
Worship Service • January 2, 2022 • First Sunday of the New Year
New starts for a new year,
Luke 3:15-22
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Worship Service • December 26, 2021 • Christmastide
“The alphabet of Christmas.”
Colossians 3:12-17
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
CHRISTMASTIDE
Worship Service • December 24, 2021 • Christmas Eve
Worship Service • December 19, 2021 • Fourth Sunday in Advent
“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
Worship Service • December 12, 2021 • Third Sunday in Advent
“In baptism we are given a whole new identity: as a family member in the household of God. Here we are today, continuing in this tradition that began over 2,000 years ago. We hold fast to the promise that love conquers hate.”
Philippians 1: 3-11
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musician: John Doolittle, saxophone
Liturgical dancer: Vickie McNamee Owens
Advent wreath lighters: Cherie Upchurch, Janice & Paul Douglas
Worship assistant: Barbara Greene
Children baptized: Steven Bertsch, Alexander Medina, Jaxon Medina
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
"Blue Christmas" Service • December 8, 2021
“However you are feeling now, take it one day at a time. In the anguish of these long, dark nights, may the spirit comfort you, reminding you of all that Christ said: promises of eternal life … of life everlasting … of all all tears wiped away. All shall be well.”
Psalms 22:1-5 and John 14: 26-27.
Rev. Jesse Larson & Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Vocal soloist and song leader: Barbara Greene
”BLUE CHRISTMAS”
Worship Service • December 5, 2021 • Second Sunday in Advent
“As Christians we proclaim that all are worthy of God’s love and salvation. Mary’s song reminds us that God is committed to those who need hope the most. Open your hearts; be not afraid to welcome the savior who turned the world upside down.”
Luke 1:39-56
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Song leaders: Barbara Greene & Kathy Frank
Soloist: Barbara Greene
Advent wreath lighters: The Ogata-Medina-Sapunor family
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Worship Service - November 28, 2021 - First Sunday in Advent
“In Advent we celebrate Christ being born into the world, and we also celebrate the promise of His return.”
Luke 21:25-36
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Song team: Sylvia Alamillo, Kathy Frank and Barbara Greene
Liturgist: Mary Harbison
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Worship Service - November 21, 2021 - Pledge Dedication Sunday
Worship Service - November 14, 2021
“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
Worship Service - November 7, 2021 - All Saints Day
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