All are Welcome!
- Fifth Sunday of Epiphany, Holy Communion Sunday
- February 4, 2024 • 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
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| Prelude We Will Glorify the King of Kings By Twila Paris Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship By Hancock/Discipleship Ministries Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Hymn O for a Thousand Tongues UMH #57 (1-3, 5) Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Scripture Reading Mark 1:29-39 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya and George Yates |
| Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Special Music Lord of the Dance Leann Onishi |
| Scripture Reading Isaiah 40:21-31 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya and George Yates |
| Sermon Restorative Healing Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection Lord, We Come to Ask Your Blessing (Verses 1, 3-4) TFWS #2230 Kathy Onishi |
| Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations UMH #569 Kathy Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Postlude Jesus, Lover of My Soul By Parry/Carter Kathy Onishi |
| Zoom Breakout Room Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
Sermon Questions
- What examples of miraculous healing have you seen or experienced?
- What can you learn and apply to your own life from Jesus’ example of prayer?
- What does it mean to “hope in the Lord”?
- How can this impact your daily life? How can relying on God’s strength help you when facing challenges or temptations?
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, February 4, 2024: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23;Mark 1:29-39 |
| Monday, February 5, 2024: Psalm 102:12-28; 2 Kings 4:8-17, 32-37; Acts 14:1-7 |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024: Psalm 102:12-28; 2 Kings 8:1-6; Acts 15:36-41 |
| Wednesday, February 7, 2024: Psalm 102:12-28; Job 6:1-13; Mark 3:7-12 |
| Thursday, February 8, 2024: Psalm 50:1-6; 1 Kings 11:26-40; 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 |
| Friday, February 9, 2024: Psalm 50:1-6; 1 Kings 14:1-18; 1 Timothy 1:12-20 |
| Saturday, February 10, 2024: Psalm 50:1-6; 1 Kings 16:1-7; Luke 19:41-44 |
Announcements
Snack Collection for Tent City 3 • Today!
Today, our Church School children are planning to make sandwiches, assemble snacks and drinks to create 80 lunch bags for residents at Tent City 3. Leave any individually packed snacks such as granola bars, cookies, dried fruit, etc., in the treasure box located in the Narthex until Sunday (2/4) before worship begins. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Please contact Rev. Mia MiKyung Park with any questions.
RM Book Study Kickoff • Today!
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
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • February 7 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!
Bob Ross Painting Night • Friday, February 16!
Join the Innovation Hub for an evening of fellowship, painting, and relaxing while we watch Bob Ross on Friday, February 16 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Social Hall! We will provide some light snacks and beverages as well as painting supplies and materials! All are welcome. Scan the QR code or sign up here: https://forms.gle/5eLsmiRjoP3FFbaz6
Please email Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com with any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!
Day of Remembrance 2024 “Remember & Resist”
Sunday, February 18, 1:00 – 3:30 pm (One event at TWO sites)
| Washington State Fairgrounds’ Agriplex 5th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 1:00 – 1:45pm |
| Northwest Detention Center 1623 E J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 2:30 – 3:30 pm |
February 19, 2024 will mark 82 years since the signing of Executive Order 9066, ordering the forced removal and mass incarceration of Japanese Americans on the West Coast. Most Japanese Americans in the Seattle area spent their first few months in detention at the Puyallup Assembly Center, ironically nicknamed “Camp Harmony.” It’s now the site of the State fairgrounds.
The trauma of family separation, child imprisonment, poor sanitation, bad food, inadequate health care, and uncertain futures CONTINUES today at Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, just a 20 minute drive from Puyallup. NWDC is a private prison with capacity to hold 1500 immigrants, but Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) is secretive and never disclose how many are incarcerated or who they are. We know most are from Mexico, Central & South America, Southeast Asia, India, Africa and the Middle East who seek asylum and opportunity in the US.
Conditions inside are horrific; detainees often hold long hunger strikes demanding humane treatment and their legal rights. There were 7 last year and another in January. This private for profit prison in our state must shut down.
Join us to hear from incarceration survivors at both Puyallup and Tacoma – Japanese American camp survivors and people recently detained at NWDC. There will be Taiko! When we raise the roof with drums and voices, those held inside know they are not forgotten.
Please come to both parts of this important event – we will remember our past AND speak out for the rights of others.
Organized by Tsuru for Solidarity, La Resistencia, Puyallup and Seattle chapters of the JACL, Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee, and Densho. For more information, media inquiries, and to find out about volunteer opportunities email info@seattlejacl.org.
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.
The Beacon is now available!
View the Jan-Feb 2024 Calendar
