Abundant Life for All Sermon Series

Income Equality

February 5, 2023 • Pastor Brad Biggerstaff • Leviticus 25

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Mick Lamb Music: Asbury Band Children’s Moment: Martie Muldoon Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Jim Lobao and Patrick Epperson Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Leviticus 25 (New Revised Standard Version) Silent Meditation: “The gap between high- and low-income families in California is among the largest in the nation—exceeding all but four other states in 2020. Families at the top of the income distribution earned 11 times more than families at the bottom ($270,000 vs. $25,000 for the 90th and 10th percentiles, respectively).” – Public Policy Institute of California You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Caring for Those with Dementia and Alzheimer's

January 29, 2023 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Isaiah 1:17

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Monique Andrade Musician: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Keri Gnecco Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Chuk Campos and Patrick Epperson Worship Slides: Alaina Harrison and Michele Rudd Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 1:17 (New Revised Standard Version, updated version) Silent Meditation: “Dementia does not rob someone of their dignity; it’s our reaction to them that does.” – Teepa Snow You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Why United Methodists Support Labor Unions

January 22, 2023 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Isaiah 54:17, James 5:1–6

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Heather Hammer Worship Leader: Steve Wilson Musician: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Patty Baker Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Cameron David and Ange Picone Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 54:17; James 5:1-6 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Version) Silent Meditation: “We believe in the right and duty of persons to work for the glory of God and the good of themselves and others and in the protection of their welfare in so doing...” – United Methodist Social Creed You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Creating the Abundant Life for All

January 15, 2023 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Isaiah 65:17–25

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Art Molvik Song Leader: Michele Rudd Musician: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Michele Rudd Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Chuk Campos and Mikel Campos Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25 (New Revised Standard Version) Silent Meditation: “[Isaiah 65:17-25] is an act of daring, theological faith that refuses to be curbed by present circumstance” – Walter Brueggemann You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Abundant Life: Tiny Homes

January 8, 2023 • Rev. Jake Medcalf • Isaiah 58:1–12

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Zack Lobao Musician: Asbury Band Children’s Moment: Martie Muldoon Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Jim Lobao and Tim Arnold WorshipSlides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 58:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Version) Silent Meditation: “We are all implicated when we allow other people to be mistreated. An absence of compassion can corrupt the decency of a community, a state, a nation.” — Bryan Stevenson You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

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