The feast of Pentecost invites us as a church to celebrate the presence of the Spirit everywhere, in everyone and everything God has created. Psalm 104 begins this song of praise: “O Lord, how manifolds are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” (Psalm 104:24). The invitation expands our hearts as we see, hear, taste, and are touched by God’s Spirit sent forth by the risen Christ. The gifts of the Spirit are passionately unleashed, and our world is changed, set afire, awakened!
O Holy Spirit is still moving in and through us and the whole of God’s creation.
This Sunday Satu Sheriff and Stanley Houston will be sharing how the Holy Spirit is moving in their lives. We invite you to wear the Holy Spirit color as you come to service; and as you are choosing your outfit, I invite you to prayer, “Come, Holy Spirit, I am here.” Join us.
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Surely the Presence of the Lord
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
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Rev. Dale Tremper is our guest speaker on June 4, 2023.
Rev. Marina Ko will be covering for any emergency pastoral care during Pastor Sunae’s vacation. Call the church office to be connected to Rev. Ko.
May 21, 2023 – God’s Promise of Abundance
We’ve reflected on God’s generosity and Stewardship. God’s promise of abundance is the third core theological affirmation shaping our relationship with money and possessions. Our abundant God is all-sufficient and overflowing – a God who created a bounteous world and desires that all people experience the fullness of life in every possible way – physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and material. This is why Jesus said, “I came so that they might have life, and have it abundantly”. (John 10:10)
Abundance is the beginning and the end of the scripture; it is God’s desire for all creation. God promises to meet all our needs in Christ Jesus.
This Sunday, Kate Wilson and Lisa Radspinner will speak on their stewardship story, serving our church. Come, friends, let us worship God together.
Please see the Stewardship Commitment Information here.
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YMCO is a nationally recognized East Bay Youth program for low-income, underprivileged students, which provides a robust combination of musical training, academic reinforcement, and personal development. The no-cost program serves 70 students through an educational foundation in orchestral, jazz, vocal, and choral music. Students from the program matriculate into and excel at premiere conservatories and universities.
Sunday’s program graduating seniors will perform solo vocal and instrumental ensemble performances, as well as big band jazz works. Jim Meredith, LMUMC’s Music Director, is Director of Vocal Studies for this program and many of his students have sung and performed for our church services.
Come and enjoy this free concert!
Good ideas, good food, and good conversation! Food 4 Thought is back in action this coming June. Please follow this link for more information or contact Laurel Williams (LaurelandRandy@gmail.com) to get your name added to the monthly reminder list.
May 14, 2023 – What Faith Teaches about Giving
May 21, 2023 – God’s Promise of Abundance
Friends, this Sunday, we will be reflecting on what our faith teaches us about giving. In Preaching and Stewardship, Craig Satterlee suggests that several key questions are critical in addressing matters of stewardship and giving, including these three basic questions: Why do we give? How do we give? How much do we give? We will reflect on those basic questions. Have you also wondered about questions around tithing? Are we required to tithe?
This Sunday, Virginia Turner and Sue Dickey will be speaking on their stewardship in giving. Come, friends, let us worship God together.
Please see the Stewardship Commitment Information here.
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How Shall I Come Before the Lord
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