What Would Jesus Say About: Guns, Gun Violence, & Gun Control

Asbury United Methodist Church - Livermore

What Would Jesus Say About: Guns, Gun Violence, & Gun Control

September 11, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Psalm 20:7, Isaiah 2:3–5, Matthew 26:51–52

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff
Worship Leader: Evelynne Schwartz
Musician: Allen Schell
Children’s Moment: Kathy La Point-Collup
Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Jim Lobao and Ange Picone
Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 20:7; Isaiah 2:3-5; Matthew 26:51-52

Silent Meditation: “Jesus made provision for his disciples’ self-defense, and yet commanded them not to live by the sword.”

You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

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