2021 – Keeping in Step, Keeping Up
As my mother dropped us off at the swimming pool that day, as she did on many summer days, she said something a little different than normal and a little out of place. Usually, she would say something along the lines of “Have fun, I will be here to pick you up...Waiting, Wrestling & Gaining Strength
As is often the case with young men growing up in the same house, my brothers and I would frequently end up in impromptu wrestling battles. Less so my younger brother – although I have some lasting shoulder damage from the last time that I wrestled “Big Bill” – but...Called to Be Waiting With…
This Sunday we begin the season of Advent that will lead us right up to Christmas. It is a season of expectant waiting as we get ready for the coming of Christ. Practicing waiting WITH each other is so important. We are all already in a waiting place right now –...Loving People Honestly and Deeply
As we draw near to the end of this sermon series on values, I want to write about how we can combine the last three values we have covered in a way that allows us to carry forward in ministry. That is the goal after all! To be able to regularly live out all the...Getting Ready for Tomorrow
Here are some quick words to encourage you to do some extra preparation for the service tomorrow. You have an extra hour so make use of it. FIRST: It will be a Communion Sunday both in person and online. If you are watching online take some time to prepare the...
This grand piano has served us well over the years. We said goodbye to it on Sunday as we are getting a “new” grand piano on Tuesday. A lot of praise and worship flowed through her. The generations have been blessed. I will cherish memories of Vi Ellingson playing at the Food Bank and the many, many funerals we did together. Others will think of how Mo Jonson led us in worship for years sitting on that bench. Or Andrew Sung and how he, in the middle of a powerful song, would run his hand quickly across all the keys. Johnny Fwu, Joel McGoran, Calvin Wood, Nancy Tsai, David Kuei and many others played her beautifully. And, of course, we need to mention Patty Jacobson, in whose memory the piano was donated in the early 80’s.
Join us for worship on Sunday, November 10th. We will be looking at Generosity and Commitment! We would love to see you in person, but if you can't make it to the service, you can always watch it here on Facebook.