Welcome!
- All Saints Sunday
- November 5, 2023,
- 10am • Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether (Music: Harold Friedell, Words: Percy Dearmer) Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| *Opening Hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (UMH #110, verses 1,2) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (UMH #110, v.3-4) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| First Scripture Reading Matthew 23:1-12 (CEB, JLB) Kaylee Yokoyama and Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park The children are dismissed to the Ed. Wing. |
| Special Music They Shall Soar Like Eagles Words and Music by Laura Manzo Eugene and Kathy Onishi, Leann Onishi, Lisa Hirayama, and Miriam Tong |
| Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Second Scripture Reading Matthew 6:20-31 (CEB, JLB) Kaylee Yokoyama and Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Third Scripture Reading Hebrews 11:1-2 (NRSVUE) Kaylee Yokoyama and Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Sermon Gratitude for Our Saints Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Sermon Gratitude for Our Saints Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Response For All the Saints (UMH #711, verses 1, 2, 4, 6) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Holy Communion with The Reading of Our Saints Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, Shig Nishida and Gail Nomura |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Closing Song Hymn of Promise (UMH #707) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude One God and Father of Us All By P. Carlson, K. Matthews, J. Carraway Kathy Onishi |
| Zoom Breakout Room Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
Reading of Our Saints on All Saints Day
From November 1, 2022 – October 31, 2023
| Arthur Yorozu, September 26, 2022 |
| Minoru Uchimura, October 19, 2022 |
| Atsu Sato, November 7, 2022 |
| Tak Chikamura, November 17, 2022 |
| Kiyo Toda, November 26, 2022 |
| Kevin Graham, February 10, 2023 |
| George Kaminishi, February 14, 2023 |
| Masa Hirano, February 25, 2023 |
| Christine Yada, March 10, 2023 |
| Bob Watanabe, March 14, 2023 |
| Mary Maniwa, April 2023 |
| Miyeko Mochizuki, April 9, 2023 |
| June Sato, June 15, 2023 |
| Connie Kobata, July 11, 2023 |
| Shizue Watanabe, July 13, 2023 |
| Tami Mitsui, July 13, 2023 |
| Satoshi Yamamoto, July 17, 2023 |
| Akemi Sanaye Kurushima, August 1, 2023 |
Sermon Questions
1. What saint in your life has had the greatest influence on your faith?
2. It is common to think about “saints” as holier-than-thou and as the rare few. By virtue of our baptism, we are all called toward being saints. Do you think of yourself as called to be a saint? Why or why not? What difference would it make if you thought of yourself as a saint?
3. What does it mean to be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses?
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Monday, November 6, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 128; Joshua 4:1-24; 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Complementary: Psalm 5; Jeremiah 5:18-31; 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 128; Joshua 6:1-16, 20; Acts 13:1-12 Complementary: Psalm 5; Lamentations 2:13-17; Acts 13:1-12 |
| Wednesday, November 8, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 128; Joshua 10:12-14; Matthew 15:1-9 Complementary: Psalm 5; Proverbs 16:21-33; Matthew 15:1-9 |
| Thursday, November 9, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 78:1-7; Joshua 5:10-12; Revelation 8:6-9:12 Complementary: Psalm 70; Amos 1:1-2:5; Revelation 8:6-9:12 |
| Friday, November 10, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 78:1-7; Joshua 8:30-35; Revelation 9:13-21 Complementary: Psalm 70; Amos 3:1-12; Revelation 9:13-21 |
| Saturday, November 11, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 78:1-7; Joshua 20:1-9; Matthew 24:1-14 Complementary: Psalm 70; Amos 4:6-13; Matthew 24:1-14 |
Announcements
All Saints Sunday • Today
On All Saints Day, United Methodists publicly remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away. We will say the names of Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church members who passed away from November 1, 2022 – October 31, 2023 and a bell will be rung to remember them.
Please bring pictures of your loved ones (relatives, friends, animal companions) to honor and celebrate their memory and your time with them. You are welcome to bring photos, artwork, trinkets, tokens, prose, and poetry to place on the altar in remembrance of your dearly departed. Please bring items that you feel comfortable leaving on the altar as we will remember our departed ones at our All Saints Worship Service.
Poinsettias on the Altar • Order now through December 17, 2023
Advent season is here and it is time to sign up for poinsettias for the altar. You may dedicate a poinsettia in celebration of a person or an event, in memory of a loved one or to honor God’s glory. Poinsettias may be taken home after our Christmas Eve services. Each plant is $12.00. The deadline for Poinsettia Orders will be Sunday, December 17, 2023.
College Application Zoom Meeting • Saturday, Nov. 11, 7pm
College application season is upon us so if you are a parent of a current college applicant, a parent of a prospective applicant or someone with questions about the process, please join us for a panel discussion! All are welcome to join our Zoom meeting on Saturday, November 11th at 7pm PST.
Our panel of parents and college students will be available to answer all your questions. We will begin with a brief presentation on a few key topics and then open the floor to questions. There are no trivial concerns so please bring all your questions, big or small.
If you plan on attending the event or just want to send in a question, scan the QR code and fill out the form! E-mail any concerns about the event itself, here. Absolutely everyone is welcome so if you know anyone who would benefit from this discussion, feel free to invite them to our event. We hope to see you all there!
Check out the RSVP and Question Submission
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.
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Nov. 8 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!
For more information, contact the church office for details!
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.
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