"What Would Jesus Say" Sermon Series

What Would Jesus Say About: Drug & Alcohol Addiction

September 25, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup, Pastor Heather Leslie Hammer • Colossians 3:12–17

Pastors: Heather Leslie Hammer and Kathy La Point-Collup Worship Leader: Mick Lamb Pianists: Fernanda Van Atta, Mary Burnham, Jean Braun Handbell Choir Director: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Renee Haugen Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Kevin Stankiewicz and Tony Gnecco Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Colossians 3:12-17, New Revised Standard Version Silent Meditation: “Sometimes the spirituality of recovery may be as simple as just asking for help from a power higher than oneself.” — Kristina Robb-Dover, Presbyterian minister and writer “It is always my choice.” — Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous, “The Big Book” You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

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.

What Would Jesus Say About: Resurrection

September 4, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • 1 Corinthians 15:35–57

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Dave Braun Musician: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Scott Smith Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Cameron David and Tim Ackerman Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57 (Jerusalem Translation) Silent Meditation: “Resurrection is the power of God to overcome all that is evil and twisted and distorted in our world and in our lives, and bring about something new, something good. “ You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

What Would Jesus Say About: Declining Church Participation

August 28, 2022 • Pastor Brad Biggerstaff • Luke 2:41–52

Pastor: Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Cal Wood Musician: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Jean Braun Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Kevin Stankiewicz and Chuk Campos Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Luke 2:41-52 (New Revised Standard Version) Silent Meditation: “Every generation experiences change. But sometimes you sense you’re in the midst of truly radical change, the kind that happens only every few centuries. Increasingly, I think we’re in such a moment now.” – Carey Nieuwhof You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

What Would Jesus Say About: Embodied Mindfulness

August 21, 2022 • Pastor Brad Biggerstaff • Matthew 25:1–13

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup & Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Bob Hoffman Musician: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Tong Gnecco Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Tony Gnecco and Austin Gnecco Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:1-13, New Revised Standard Version Silent Meditation: “Our pursuit of and time with God is meant to be as much like snuggles, tickle fights, and wrestling matches as it is like figuring out puzzles. We are invited to live in such a way that engages Truth as embodied beings, not just floating heads.” – Jenny McGrath You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

What Would Jesus Say About: Self-Care

August 14, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Mark 12:28–34

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup & Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Art Molvik Musician: Allen Schell Children’s Moment: Michele Rudd Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Tim Ackerman and Ange Picone Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Mark 12:28-34 (Common English Bible) Silent Meditation: “I know I’m somebody, cause God don’t make no junk.” – Ethel Waters You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

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