Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Order of Worship

Prelude
As The Deer
By Martin J. Nystrom

Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
*Call to Worship
(see cover)
*Opening Prayer
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
*Opening Hymn
Morning Has Broken
UMH #145

Kathy Onishi
First Scripture Reading
Matthew 14:13-21 (NRSVUE, JLB)
Arlene Naganawa, Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Second Scripture
Job 12:7-10 (CEB, JLB)
Arlene Naganawa, Tsutomu Nagoya
Homily
Animal Love
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Holy Communion
Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
TFWS #2171

Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
May You Run and Not Be Weary
Paul Murakami and Handt Hanson

Kathy Onishi

Lectionary

Monday, August 7, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Genesis 31:22-42; Romans 1:8-15
Complementary: Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29; Deuteronomy 8:1-10; Romans 1:8-15
Tuesday, August 8, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Genesis 32:3-21; Acts 2:37-47
Complementary: Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29; Deuteronomy 26:1-15; Acts 2:37-47
Wednesday, August 9, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Isaiah 43:1-7; Matthew 15:32-39
Complementary: Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29; Exodus 16:2-15, 31-35; Matthew 15:32-39
Thursday, August 10, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Genesis 35:22b-29; Acts 17:10-15
Complementary: Psalm 85:8-13; 1 Kings 18:1-16; Acts 17:10-15
Friday, August 11, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Genesis 36:1-8; Acts 18:24-28
Complementary: Psalm 85:8-13; 1 Kings 18:17-19, 30-40; Acts 18:24-28
Saturday, August 12, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Genesis 37:5-11; Matthew 16:1-4
Complementary: Psalm 85:8-13; 1 Kings 18:41-46; Matthew 16:1-4

Announcements

Kubota Garden Walk • August 12, 8:30AM

Meet at Blaine Memorial Join the Innovation Hub for a quiet walk and some spiritual reflection!

We will gather at 8:30 AM in the Blaine Memorial UMC parking lot and carpool to Kubota Garden at 9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 (there is limited parking on-site). Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes and consider bringing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. If folks are hungry after the walk, we will get okazu pan at Umami Kushi afterwards. Contact Lynne Onishi with questions: lynneonishi@gmail.com. Sign up here.

Coming up

  • Beacon newsletter, August 2023!
  • Zephyr Retreat Videos!
  • Bazaar 2023 web page!