Angels Among Us: Advent sermon series

Blue Christmas Service

December 21, 2022

We know that the holidays are not joyful for everyone. This Blue Christmas service is designed for those who are coping with grief and loss during this time. Our hope is that you may find hope and healing within this service.

Christmas Eve: Family Candlelight Service (4:30pm)

December 24, 2022

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Musician: Adam Feidy Song Leader: Jessica Warren Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Chuk Campos & Mikel Campos Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Silent Meditation: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” - Will Ferrell, Elf You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Christmas Eve: Candlelight & Communion Service (11pm)

December 24, 2022 • Isaiah 9:2–7, Luke 2:1–20

Pastor: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Martie Muldoon ServiceMusic: Fernanda Van Atta Faith Choir Director: Jean Braun Communion Servers: Michele Rudd, Cal Wood, Lorraine Magee, Bob Johnson Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Tony Gnecco and Austin Gnecco Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20, New Revised Standard Version Silent Meditation: "And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent..." – Taylor Caldwell You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Entertaining Angels: #MoreHospitality

December 25, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Maggie McNaught Song Leader: Dick Crawford Piano/Organ: G. Allen Schell Children’s Moment: Maggie McNaught and Pastor Kathy Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Brad Biggerstaff and Cameron David Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25, The Message Silent Meditation: "Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most." – Ruth Carter Stapleton You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

This Will Be a Sign: #MoreLove

December 18, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Luke 2:1–20

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Bob Hoffman Song Leader: Faith Choir Piano/Organ/Handbell Choir Director: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Scott Smith Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Cameron David and Kevin Stankiewicz Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Luke 2:1-20, New Revised Standard Version, Updated Version Silent Meditation: “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” — C.S. Lewis You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Do Not Be Afraid: #MoreJoy

December 11, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Matthew 1:18–25

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Jean Braun Music: Asbury Band Children’s Moment: Pastor Kathy Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Jim Lobao and Ange Picone Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25, New Revised Standard Version, Updated Version Silent Meditation: "I hope that I can be at least half the Dad that he didn't have to be." - Brad Paisley You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Nothing is Impossible: #MorePeace

December 4, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Luke 1:26–56

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Cal Wood Song Leader: Faith Choir Piano/Organ: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Pastor Brad Bigger Staff Prayer Leader: Rev. Alaina Harrison Communion Servers: Edie Lamb, Mick Lamb, Nora Hart, Martie Muldoon, Patti Arnold, Tim Arnold, Cal Wood Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Chuk Campos and Ange Picone Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Luke 1:26-56 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition) Silent Meditation: “When we come to the acceptance stage, when we accept what is, we are able to use our energy to live into the “what’s next”. Instead of waiting for things to be more peaceful, we can also become the ones to offer more peace.” You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Make Ready a People: #MoreHope

November 27, 2022 • Pastor Kathy La Point-Collup • Luke 1:5–25, Luke 1:57–80

Pastors: Kathy La Point-Collup and Brad Biggerstaff Worship Leader: Dick Crawford Song Leader: Martie Muldoon Piano/Organ/Handbell Choir Director: Fernanda Van Atta Children’s Moment: Jean Braun Audio Visual and Live Streaming: Chuk Campos andJim Lobao Worship Slides: Michele Rudd and Alaina Harrison Scripture Lesson: Luke 1:5-25, 57-80, New Revised Standard Version, updated version Silent Meditation: “When we passively wait, we are living in fear.” – Rhonda Britten “The message of the Angels is `God is doing thus-and-such’ and `you are a part of it.’” You may wish to have a candle ready to light as we light the Christ candles in the Sanctuary.

Asbury United Methodist Church - Livermore