Info for Sunday, August 9, 2026
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The Art of RemembranceThe Rev. Pepper Swanson
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Psalm 42:1-5
Ezra 3:10-13
Summarize this sermon by Rev. Jeff Spencer, Pastor of Niles Discovery Church in Fremont, California and create a description for YouTube. Our website is https://nilesdiscoverychurch.org and our facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/NilesDiscoveryChurch
Description
We explore how powerful our personal/corporate memories are and what sage advice the Bible offers for what we are to do with our memories, be they joyful, poignant, or sad. Pepper focuses some at how our memories help us reconcile our past, find hope, and share what we see as God’s role in our lives.A sermon by The Rev. Pepper Swanson presented on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Scriptures: Psalm 42:1-5 & Ezra 3:10-13
Sermon Series: -
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/We1WnXgIOeQ
PDF: /Sermons/Sermon_20260809.pdf
Reminder
We look forward to gathering with you tomorrow on this 11th Sunday after Pentecost. Whether you are joining us in the sanctuary or tuning in from home, we are grateful to worship together as one community.
Service Details:
Series: "-"
Sermon Title: "The Art of Remembrance"
Preaching: The Rev. Pepper Swanson
Scripture Readings
In preparation for tomorrow's message, we invite you to reflect on these passages:
Psalm 42:1-5 & Ezra 3:10-13
Default location: Niles Discovery Church
Tags
Church, Religious, Spiritual, Sermon, Niles Discovery Church, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Niles, Fremont
Worship Leaders
| The Rev. Pepper Swanson | Preacher | Sanctuary |
| Co-Preacher | --- | |
| John Smith | PowerPoint_Presenter | Sanctuary |
| Jim Thomas | Producer | A/V Room |
| Jenny Lin | Accompanist | Sanctuary |
| Hymn Leader | Sanctuary | |
| Karen Haughey | Liturgist | Sanctuary |
| --- | TWTC | --- |
| Karen | Testimony | Sanctuary |
| Carissa Fralin | Communion Elder | Sanctuary |
| Bob Monkman | Cyber Usher 1 | Zoom |
| Cyber Usher 2 | Zoom | |
| Mark Twist | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
| Julie Ballard | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
Sermon Info for 2026-08-09
| Date | Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00:00 |
| Title | The Art of Remembrance |
| Preacher | The Rev. Pepper Swanson |
| Series | - |
| Liturgical Date | 11th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Color | Green |
| Scripture |
Psalm 42:1-5 Ezra 3:10-13 |
| Reflection | --- |
| Sermon in a sentence | We explore how powerful our personal/corporate memories are and what sage advice the Bible offers for what we are to do with our memories, be they joyful, poignant, or sad. Pepper focuses some at how our memories help us reconcile our past, find hope, and share what we see as God’s role in our lives. |