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- Second Sunday in Lent
- February 25, 2024 • 11:00am
- Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Without His Cross Music by Joseph M. Martin Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| *Call to Worship (Written by Rev. Mia based on Psalm 22:23-31) Arlene Naganawa |
| *Opening Hymn Open My Eyes, that I May See UMH #454 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| First Scripture Reading Romans 4:13-16, 19-25 (JLB, CEB) Yuki Sofronas and Arlene Naganawa |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music Fall, Slow Tears Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Pastoral Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung Park Dale Kaneko |
| Second Scripture Reading Mark 8:31-38 (JLB, CEB) Yuki Sofronas and Arlene Naganawa |
| Sermon God’s Thoughts vs. Human Thoughts Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Hymn of Reflection Living for Jesus TFWS #2149 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Arlene Naganawa |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Arlene Naganawa |
| Announcements Rev. Mia and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn We Are Called TFWS #2172 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Postlude Standing on the Promises Music by R. Kelso Carter Kathy Onishi |
| Zoom Breakout Room Dale Kaneko |
Sermon Questions
- Jesus wants us to have a different perspective, God’s thoughts not human thoughts (vs.33). What does it mean and look like to shift or replace your thoughts to have God’s thoughts?
- Look at Mark 8:34-35. What does it mean to ‘must say no to themselves, take up their cross, and follow me’? What needs to change in our lives in order to obey Jesus’ words: deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me?
- In what practical ways can we respond to Jesus’ call to take up our cross and follow him in our daily lives, relationships, and communities?
Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, February 25, 2024: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9 |
| Monday, February 26, 2024: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis 21:1-7; Hebrews 1:8-12 |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19 |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Jeremiah 30:12-22; John 12:36-43 |
| Thursday, February 29, 2024: Psalm 19; Exodus 19:1-9a; 1 Peter 2:4-10 |
| Friday, March 1, 2024: Psalm 19; Exodus 19:9b-15; Acts 7:30-40 |
| Saturday, March 2, 2024: Psalm 19; Exodus 19:16-25; Mark 9:2-8 |
Announcements
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • February 28 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!
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Lent Book Studies
The Third Day: Living the Resurrection Lenten Book Study
This year’s All Church Lenten study is The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin and Mark A. Miller. This study will begin on Tuesday, February 13, at 7 pm via Zoom and will be facilitated by Rev. Mia MiKyung Park and Rev. Karen Yokota Love. The link will be emailed prior to the meeting date. We will also meet on Tuesdays: 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19 to discuss each chapter.
The Office is selling The Third Day: Living the Resurrection books for $14.00 and the Leader Guide is $12.00. You are welcome to buy the book in the Office and read with your small groups.
In The Third Day: Living the Resurrection, Tom Berlin uses his storytelling gifts and scriptural understanding to connect readers to the experiences of individuals around Jesus in his final days. The focus is on new life and redemption rather than loss.
Come and journey with characters like Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they experience the despair of losing Jesus and the surprise and joy that awaits them in the resurrection. This study will explore events around these characters, along with Paul and the disciples at Emmaus, and how the resurrection transforms their lives.
NJAUMC Lenten Book Study begins on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024!
You’re invited to join Rev. John Miyahara (US Navy Chaplain), Rev. Brian Lee (Simpson UMC), and members of the Japanese American United Methodist Caucus congregations in a 6-week Advent book study. We will be reading Savior: What the Bible Says about the Cross by Magrey DeVega. Books are $17.00 in the Church Office. Please note that reading the book isn’t required! The first session will start on Monday, February 19 from 4:30-6:00 PM (Hawaii), 6:30-8:00 PM (Pacific) and 7:30-9:00 PM (Mountain). The study will conclude on Mon., March 25.
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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