Welcome!
- January 21, 2024, 10am
- Third Sunday after the Epiphany
- Hybrid Worship
- Thank you to Miriam Tong for providing today’s altar flowers!
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Gather Us In By Marty Haugen Kathy Onishi |
| Words of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Hymn We Gather Together (UMH #131) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| First Scripture Reading Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (NRSVUE, JLB) Yuki Sofronas, Barbara Nagaoka |
| Message for the Children Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music I Will Call upon the Lord By Michael O’Shields Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading Mark 1:14-20 (NRSVUE, JLB) Yuki Sofronas, Barbara Nagaoka |
| Sermon What is Your Call for Today? Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Music of Reflection Change My Heart, O God (TFWS #2152) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Offertory Invitation Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Closing Hymn Trust and Obey (UMH #467) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Benediction Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Postlude Make Me a Servant by Kelly Willard Kathy Onishi |
| *Passing of the Peace Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Zoom Breakout Room Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
Sermon Questions
1. How do you respond when you feel a call to change or repent in your life?
2. The fishermen left their nets immediately to follow Jesus. What are the “nets” in your life that may need to be left behind to fully follow Christ?
3. Consider the concept of “immediately” in responding to God’s call. How can we cultivate a sense of urgency in our spiritual journey?
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, January 21, 2024: Third Sunday after the Epiphany Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-1; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 |
| Monday, January 22, 2024: Psalm 46; Genesis 12:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 |
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024: Psalm 46; Genesis 45:25-46:7; Acts 5:33-42 |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024: Psalm 46; Proverbs 8:1-21; Mark 3:13-19a |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 3:23-29; Romans 9:6-18 |
| Friday, January 26, 2024: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 12:28-32; Revelation 2:12-17 |
| Saturday, January 27, 2024: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 13:1-5; Matthew 8:28-9:1 |
Announcements
Guatemala Mission Trip Info Meeting • Today after Service
Are you interested in going on a mission trip this coming August? Do you have a desire to serve others in an underdeveloped country? Are you not sure about going, but want to learn more?
Blaine will again partner with Mission Guatemala and send a mission team to San Andrés Semetebaj, Guatemala. Please join us for a short informational meeting Sunday, January 21 in the Webb Room at 12:00. If you have any questions, please contact Bob or Donna Sekijima at b_d_sekijima@comcast.net.
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • January 24 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. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. Join us!
Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary • Sunday, January 28, 2024
It is such a great joy to celebrate Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary! We’ll honor our church members and friends who have or will have reached by the end of January, the glorious age of 88 and older by reading their names aloud during worship.
What’s a better way than to show our appreciation to our 88+ year old church members than having a ’Blaine’ potluck? We are asking folks to contribute! (If you are single, please feel free to bring just one of the items. If you are 88+ years old, you do not need to bring a dish. This celebration is for you!):
A-H: Main dish/dessert
I-S: Main dish/salad
T-Z: Main dish/rice
We hope that you can join us on to joyfully celebrate our 88+ year old church members and loved ones!
Special thanks to Glenn Mitsui for this year’s spectacular design!
Sexuality and Faith Workshop • January 24, 7pm
Join the Reconciling Ministries Task Force Team for a Sexuality and Faith Workshop, Weds., January 24 at 7:00pm on Zoom. We’ll build on knowledge from the last two learning sessions exploring sexual orientation and the Bible. We’ll follow the video/discussion-based curriculum called “Theology, Identity, and Me”. We hope you’ll join us!
Please Contact Lynne Onishi with questions: lynneonishi@gmail.com.
RM Book Study Kickoff – Sunday, February 4
This Spring, the Reconciling Team invites you to participate in a new Book Study Group! We’ll read and discuss Outside the Lines by author and Pastor Mihee Kim-Kort. Learn more at our kickoff meeting on Sunday, February 4 after worship service. If you would like to participate in the study but cannot make it to the kickoff meeting, please let us know. Contact Lynne Onishi with questions: lynneonishi@gmail.com
Sukiyaki Dinner Returns!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 • Blaine Memorial UMC
More information to come!
Afghanistan and Ukranian Refugee Donation Ministry
At this time, needed items include women’s products, toothpaste, personal care items, rice cookers, blenders, mixing bowls, microwave ovens, toasters, mixers, irons, dish sets, towels, and blankets. No to clothes or toys.
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.
South King County Response Center Collection Volunteer Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00AM-2:00PM, 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. Other Questions? Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: salock@comcast.net.
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