Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome!

Order of Worship

Prelude
The Summons
Traditional Scottish; by John Bell
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
(Based on Psalm 106)
Jordan L.
*Opening Hymn
Sanctuary (TFWS #2164) x 2
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Jordan L.
Scripture Reading
Philippians 4:1-9 (NRSVUE, JLB)
Mia I., Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music
Draw the Circle Wide
Blaine Memorial Choir
M. I. L. E. Laity Enhancement
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Faith Sharing of Camp Experiences
Blaine Youth Group
JHC and Asian Camp Video
Blaine Youth Group
Hymn of Reflection
Matthew 11
Blaine Youth Group
Introduction to the Offering
Marisa I.
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
(UMH #94)

Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
Tala C.
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
Pass It On (UMH #572)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
He is God
Words and Music by Wes Terasaki,
arr. by Randy Way

Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Camping Ministries Sunday!

About Junior High Camp

Junior High Camp is geared toward incoming 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. We strive for our youth to leave with a sense of relationship to Christ through tangible and practical life applications. In addition, we encourage their growth towards outreach through their local churches and leadership in their own communities.

About Asian Camp

The United Methodist Church Asian American Summer Camp, in its 49th year history of empowering and inspirational ministry, has developed a reputation amongst its participants as a family-like community, yielding lifelong relationships and faithful servants of God. Asian Camp is a camp geared towards incoming 10th, 2nd year college.


Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, October 16, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 97; Exodus 32:15-35; Jude 17-25
Complementary: Psalm 34; Exodus 19:7-20; Jude 17-25
Tuesday, October 17, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 97; Exodus 33:1-6; Philippians 3:13-4:1
Complementary: Psalm 34; Amos 9:5-15; Philippians 3:13-4:1
Wednesday, October 18, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 97; 2 Kings 17:7-20; John 6:25-35
Complementary: Psalm 34; Song of Solomon 7:10-8:4; John 6:25-35
Thursday, October 19, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 33:7-11; 3 John 9-12
Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Judges 17:1-6; 3 John 9-12
Friday, October 20, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 31:1-11; 1 Peter 5:1-5
Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Peter 5:1-5
Saturday, October 21, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 39:32-43; Matthew 14:1-12
Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Isaiah 14:3-11; Matthew 14:1-12


Announcements

Choir openings are available! Contact Eugene Onishi for more info!

Choir members needed! • Tues. at 7pm, Sun at 9am, 11:45am

Join us as we bring musical messages to the Blaine family each week. If you sing, or if you would like to learn to sing, please come join! Whether you sing in public or just in the shower or are available “full-time” or “part-time,” all are welcome! Contact Eugene Onishi (eaonishi@hotmail.com).

Free Hearing Tests! • Sunday Oct. 15 in the Library

Do you have trouble understanding conversation in noisy places? Do you ask people to repeat themselves? Have people told you to get your hearing checked? If you are experiencing any of these concerns, there will be an opportunity immediately after worship to have your hearing checked. Offerings include a free screening of your hearing, a free cleaning of your ears. If you use hearing aids, you can have those checked, as well. Please go to the Blaine Library to have your hearing checked!

Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Oct. 18 at 9am

The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” Our time together continues with a few readings from The Upper Room Magazine September/October edition. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. We hope you can join us!

Celebrating the reappointments of our pastors for the 2023-2024 year. From (L-R): Deacon Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn, Associate Pastor Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, Senior Pastor Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Deacon Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn.

Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration Lunch • Sunday, Oct. 22 after worship in the Social Hall

For more information, contact the church office for details!

Donations needed for Harvest Festival! • Saturday, Oct. 28, 11am-2:30pm

Donations are needed!

  • 3 bags of Hot Dog Buns (24 per package)
  • 2 packages of Kirkland Bun Size Hot Dogs (12 per package, 3-package bundle)
  • 2 bags of Pirate’s Booty or something similar (contains no dairy or nuts and gluten-free)
  • 2 bags of Family-sized Chips 1 bag of Cash & Carry Salad
  • 1 bag of Red Delicious Apples
  • 4 containers of grapes (red and green)

Questions? Please contact Susan Lee at susanslee@comcast.net.

All-Church Conference Meeting • Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7pm

This year’s All-Church Conference will be on Tuesday, November 14 at 7pm. This gathering holds great significance for our faith community as we come together to celebrate our ministries in 2023. Our District Superintendent, Rev. Derek Nakano will preside over the meeting. All are invited to hear about the state of our church and other important updates. More details to come!

Thanksgiving Meal Work Party • Sunday, Nov. 19 & Monday, Nov. 20

BYG is once again partnering with Kimball Elementary School to provide Thanksgiving meals for food-insecure families. We’ll gather on Sunday, November 19, after worship to prepare apple crisps together in the LAC kitchen. Additionally, on Monday evening at 6pm in the LAC kitchen, we’ll make mashed potatoes and bake apple crisps (a light dinner will be provided). We plan to deliver the meals to Kimball Elementary School on Tuesday, the 21st, in the morning. Please contact BYG Directors or Terri Adolfo for more details.

Bazaar in Photos!

Blaine Memorial UMC’s volunteers help grill chicken during the Bazaar. Thank you to our contributors!

The Blaine Youth Group are ready to serve Suno Dogs at Bazaar!

Jordan enjoys Suno Dogs!


October Calendar