In what parts of your life do you find it challenging to remain Christ-centered?
Welcome
- April 16, 2023
- Hybrid Worship
- 10pm in the Sanctuary
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Order of Worship
| Prelude “Lamb of God” by Twila Paris Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Opening Hymn “Christ Beside Me” (TFWS #2166) Eugene & Kathy Onishi, Unison |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| First Scripture Reading John 20:19-31 (CEB) Marcus C. and Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music “In Christ Alone” Kathy Onishi, Michelle Vaughan, Miriam Tong, Eugene Onishi and Neal Komedal |
| Scripture Reading Colossians 3:12-17 (CEB) Eunice Gong and Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Sermon “BeUMC: Christ-Centered” Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Hymn of Response “My Jesus, I Love Thee” (UMH #172) Eugene and Kathy Onishi, Unison |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH #94) Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Closing Hymn “Where He Leads Me” (UMH #338) Eugene & Kathy Onishi, Unison |
| Benediction Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn will facilitate today’s Fellowship Zoom Break Out Room following worship.
Sermon Reflection Questions
- This passage tells us that we should do everything in the name of Jesus. What does that look like for you?
- In what parts of your life do you find it challenging to remain Christ-centered?
- John Wesley taught us that growing in our faith is not something we achieve. How does knowing that your growth is a gift by the sanctifying (or perfecting) grace of God shape your thinking about being a Christ-centered person of God?
Lectionary
| Mon 4/17 Psalm 114; Judges 6:36-40; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 |
| Tues 4/18 Psalm 114; Jonah 1:1-17; 1 Corinthians 15:19-28 |
| Weds 4/19 Psalm 114; Jonah 2:1-10; Matthew 12:38-42 |
| Thurs 4/20 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; Isaiah 25:1-5; 1 Peter 1:8b-12 |
| Fri 4/21 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; Isaiah 26:1-4; 1 Peter 1:13-16 |
| Sat 4/22 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; Isaiah 25:6-9; Luke 14:12-14 |
Announcements
Filming of Documentary for 120th Anniversary
Immediately after worship!
The Blaine Memorial Archive Committee is producing a historical video documentary of the first 120 years of Blaine Memorial which will be in 2024. The film shoot is today, immediately after the day’s worship service. Please join us! We’d like 80-100 people or more in the crowd, of all ages from babies to youth to our wisest, of any race. Pizza will be offered to our actors. A love offering will be taken. Please plan to participate! Please turn in your PARTICIPANT RELEASE AGREEMENT form to the ushers. You may get a blank copy in the Narthex. Please contact Shig Nishida with any questions, insights or concerns.
NEW! All Church Work Party
Next Saturday, April 22 from 10am-2pm!
We’ll be beautifying the church campus and sprucing up the inside of the church to prepare for Blaine Memorial UMC’s upcoming Sukiyaki Take Out event! Please bring your own work tools for trimming bushes, pruning, and cutting down small trees if you plan to work outside. For those who are interested in working indoors, there will be plenty of opportunities available! Lunch will be provided. We look forward to working together to make our church a more beautiful and welcoming place!
Apply Now! Blaine Educational Scholarships
Due May 17
The Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church Educational Scholarships are designed to support the mission of the church through supporting a multitude of educational opportunities. We are proud to have helped students in their pursuit of continuing education since 1968. Applications are due May 17. We are blessed to offer the following scholarships: the Vera Ing Scholarship, Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship, Yasuda Scholarship, William S. Yorozu Scholarship, and the Robert S. Sato Scholarship. Read more.
Blaine Cookbook needs your recipes!
Due May 31
Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church will release a 120th Anniversary Edition of “Let’s Dine!”, the latest in a series of cookbooks produced by Blaine Memorial over the past 70 years. This cookbook will commemorate the 120th Anniversary of Blaine Memorial, with a scheduled release of January 2024. We are seeking submissions for the 2024 cookbook and are calling on you to contribute! Read more.
Summer Camps & VBS 2023!
See Dates
This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out! Please save the dates for your children and youth!
| June 25-30 Jr/High Camp (for incoming 6th-9th graders) |
| July 10-14 Vacation Bible School, 10am-3pm |
| July 23-28 Asian Camp (for incoming 10th grade-2 yrs. post-HS) |
Jr. High Camp registration is open now! Please register your youth by May 31!
Order Sukiyaki Today!
Click the image above to place your orders for delicious sukiyaki dinner! Also, make a donation to Rainier Valley Food Bank or purchase a Blaine Memorial UMC Cookbook today!