Welcome!
- July 23, 2023
- Hybrid Worship
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| Prelude Awesome God by Rich Mullins Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| *Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 139:1-12 and 23-24) Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| *Opening Hymn Holy Ground X 2 (TFWS #2272) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| First Scripture Reading Romans 8:12-25 (CEB) ???????? 8:12-25 (JLB) Sai Hanaoka, Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Children’s Message Lawrence Paltep |
| Sermon Life as Christians I Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Hymn of Reflection Blest Are They (TFWS #2155) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Ron Nobuyama |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Ron Nobuyama |
| Announcements Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| *Closing Hymn Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (UMH #664) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Postlude I Sing Praises to Your Name By Terry MacAlmon Kathy Onishi |
| Passing of the Peace Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
Sermon Questions
- What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ?
- How can we actively participate in the process of transformation and growth as disciples of Christ?
- How can we find strength and hope in the midst of challenges?
- In what practical ways can we live out our discipleship, bearing witness to the transformative power of Christ’s love in our lives?
Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures
| Monday, July 24, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:13-18; Genesis 32:3-21; Revelation 14:12-20 Complementary: Psalm 75; Nahum 1:1-13; Revelation 14:12-20 |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:13-18; Genesis 33:1-17; Galatians 4:21-5:1 Complementary: Psalm 75; Zephaniah 3:1-13; Galatians 4:21-5:1 |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:13-18; Genesis 35:16-29; Matthew 12:15-21 Complementary: Psalm 75; Daniel 12:1-13; Matthew 12:15-21 |
| Thursday, July 27, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Genesis 29:1-8; 1 Corinthians 4:14-20 Complementary: Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Kings 1:28-37; 1 Corinthians 4:14-20 |
| Friday, July 28, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Genesis 29:9-14; Acts 7:44-53 Complementary: Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Kings 1:38-48; Acts 7:44-53 |
| Saturday, July 29, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Genesis 29:31-30:24; Matthew 12:38-42 Complementary: Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Kings 2:1-4; Matthew 12:38-42 |
Announcements
Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • Now – August 24
Puget Sound Sumi Artists (PSSA) presents Sumi Strokes of Summer, an exhibit of Sumi Fine Art and a memorial tribute to its founder, Fumiko Kimura (December 1929-March 2023), and a retrospective of 37 years of PSSA art. This event will be held at the Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center (210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371), July 5 – August 24, 9am-4pm, M-F (except holidays). Read more.
RM Q&A Session • July 30
Join the Reconciling Ministries team for a drop-in Q&A session on Sunday, July 30 during fellowship hour! We will meet in the Webb Room (adjacent to the social hall) for some fun treats and conversation about the reconciling ministry process. Please stop by to chat with the team, find resources, enjoy snacks, and join in some fun activities! All are welcome. Contact Lynne Onishi for more info!
Ongoing Donations for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees
Items being collected: At this time, we have an abundance of some items and so we are NOT in need of clothing or children’s toys. Especially needed items are women’s products, toothpaste, personal care items, rice cookers, blenders, mixing bowls, microwave ovens, toasters, mixers, irons, dish sets, towels, and blankets.
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours:
Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday – Friday between 10:00am-4:00PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.
South King County Response Center Collection & Volunteer Hours:
The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm, same time as the Tukwila Pantry at 3118 S. 140th St. Seattle. Please text Kim Parks at (206) 683-1707 when you would like to help. Please wear a mask and bring a marking pen and measuring tape if possible. Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: aarakakilock@gmail.com.
Read our latest issue of the Beacon!
The July edition of the Beacon features stories from our church in celebration of Summer! Download the PDF!
July 2023 Calendar
