Welcome!
- Hybrid Worship
- August 27, 2023
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Sanctuary by John Thompson and Randy Scruggs Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| *Opening Hymn As a Fire is Meant For Burning TFWS #2237 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| First Scripture Reading Romans 12:1-8 (NRSVUE, JLB) Joshua Santos, Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Special Music God With Us Blaine Praise Band |
| Celebrating our Scholarship Recipients Allison Hall, Joshua Santos Kai Yamamoto, Kobe Yamamoto Kaylee Yokoyama, Michelle Yokoyama |
| Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Second Scripture Matthew 5:14-16 (NRSV, JLB) Joshua Santos, Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Sermon Living Your Faith Michelle Vaughan |
| Hymn of Meditation Breathe on Me Breath of God Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| *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 I Will Follow by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan (with Blaine Praise Band) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude I Will Follow by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan (with Blaine Praise Band) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
Sermon Reflection Questions
- Think about the practices you use to live your faith. What other ideas or practices can you incorporate into your daily life to allow you to live your faith more fully?
- Do you “shine your light” for others? What does that mean to you?
- How can we be more open about shining our light?
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Monday, August 28, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 8; Exodus 1:1-7; Romans 2:1-11 Complementary: Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32; 1 Samuel 7:3-13; Romans 2:1-11 |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 8; Exodus 2:11-15a; Romans 11:33-36 Complementary: Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32; Deuteronomy 32:18-20, 28-39; Romans 11:33-36 |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 8; Exodus 2:15b-22; Matthew 26:6-13 Complementary: Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32; Isaiah 28:14-22; Matthew 26:6-13 |
| Thursday, August 31, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 2:23-24; Ephesians 5:1-6 Complementary: Psalm 26:1-8; Jeremiah 14:13-18; Ephesians 5:1-6 |
| Friday, September 1, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 3:16-22; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Complementary: Psalm 26:1-8; Jeremiah 15:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 |
| Saturday, September 2, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 4:1-9; Matthew 8:14-17 Complementary: Psalm 26:1-8; Jeremiah 15:10-14; Matthew 8:14-17 |
Announcements
Join us after worship today! End-of-Summer BBQ and BYG Bake Sale!
Join us immediately after worship in the Social Hall for a delicious BBQ with hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers! Support our BYG Camping Ministries, as well! They’ll sell delicious baked goods, homemade cookies, brownies at the BYG Bake Sale! The proceeds from the Bake Sale will go directly to Youth Camping Ministries.
Kimball Elementary School to Reopen: Ribbon-Cutting Event on Thursday, August 31, 4pm-6pm at Kimball Elementary
Blaine Memorial UMC is invited to Kimball Elementary’s Grand Opening! We’ll help Kimball celebrate the completion of the new school building! We’re meeting in front of the Blaine Memorial UMC Bus Stop at 3:45pm and we’ll walk over to Kimball together. Parking is limited. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30pm with guided tours to follow.
Innovation Hub presents: Family Film Night on Friday, Sept. 1!
RSVP to Family Film Night! When? Friday, September 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Social Hall! We’ll be watching a family-focused film rated PG or G. A light dinner and snacks will be provided! Please RSVP to this event by Thursday, August 31. ! If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com. Register now!
Join Us for Rally Sunday on Sunday, Sept. 10!
Please join us on Sunday, September 10 at 10am for Rally Sunday where we will introduce our Church School teachers and talented BYG leaders for the 2023-2024 church school year! After our worship and fellowship, we invite all parents to gather in the Social Hall for a Parents’ Meeting.
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