All are Welcome!
- Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
- Music Ministry Sunday
- June 23, 2024, 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
- Thank you to Miriam Tong for providing today’s altar flower arrangement
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Order of Worship
| Prelude More Like You By Scott Wesley Brown Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Call to Worship Adapted from Psalm 92:1-2; 95:1-2 Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Congregational Song 10,000 Reasons By J. Myrin and M. Redman Blaine Worship Band |
| Scripture Reading Psalm 150 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Anne Arakaki-Lock |
| Prayer of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Choral Anthem How Can I Keep From Singing Arranged by Jeffrey Honore My Lord, What a Morning Arranged by Jay Althouse Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Moment of Silence for Dick Nagaoka |
| Special Music E Ke Akua Mana E/How Great Thou Art Arranged by Rod Higuchi Nandemo Dekiru (You Can Do It, If You Try) Composed by Alvin “Pops” Okami E Nonoi I Ka Haku/Kanaka Waiwai By H.R. Palme/By John Kameaaloha Almeida Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle |
| Introduction to the Offering Anne Arakaki-Lock |
| Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Anne Arakaki-Lock |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Final Song Blair’s Wedding Arranged by Dan Landrum Leann Onishi |
| Final Congregational Song Every Praise By Hezekiah Walker and John David Bratton Blaine Worship Team |
| Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude We Are Family By Carol and Jimmy Owens Leann Onishi |
| Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love Zoom |
| Breakout Room Dale Kaneko |
Daily Lectionary
| Sunday, June 23, 2024: 1 Samuel 17: (1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 and Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 and Psalm 133; Job 38:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 |
| Monday, June 24, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:113-128; 1 Samuel 18:6-30; Acts 27:13-38 Complementary: Psalm 65; Exodus 7:14-24; Acts 27:13-38 |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:113-128; 1 Samuel 19:1-7; Acts 27:39-44 Complementary: Psalm 65; Exodus 9:13-35; Acts 27:39-44 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:113-128; 1 Samuel 19:8-17; Mark 6:45-52 Complementary: Psalm 65; Joshua 10:1-14; Mark 6:45-52 |
| Thursday, June 27, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; 1 Samuel 19:18-24; 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 Complementary: Psalm 30; Lamentations 1:16-22; 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 |
| Friday, June 28, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; 1 Samuel 20:1-25; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Complementary: Psalm 30; Lamentations 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 |
| Saturday, June 29, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; 1 Samuel 20:27-42; Luke 4:31-37 Complementary: Psalm 30; Lamentations 2:18-22; Luke 4:31-37 |
Announcements
Prayers and Coffee on Zoom • Wednesdays at 9am
Join Rev. Karen for prayer and community on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM on Zoom. Our time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. This is a great way to start your morning, clear and center your mind, all while connecting with God and your prayer community. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.
Blaine Memorial Church School and Blaine Youth Group Summer Schedule
| June 23-28, 2024 • Jr. High Camp at Camp Lodestar (Incoming 6th-9th grade) |
| July 13-20, 2024 (incuding travel time) • Asian Camp at Camp Gilmore (Incoming 10th – 2nd year college) |
Vacation Bible School 2024 • Four Sundays Save these Sunday dates for VBS!
- July 28
- August 4
- August 11
- August 18
Theme: Operation Restoration – Mending God’s World Time: 10 am to 12 pm, including lunch.
Registration: $20 per Sunday per child. Location: Blaine Memorial Church School Classroom.
Email: blainevbs@gmail.com to enroll now!
Pride Worship Sunday, Seattle First UMC • June 30 at 10am
Every year during Seattle Pride, First UMC hosts other local reconciling churches for a worship service and opportunity to march in the parade and serve parade-goers! See more about the event here.
Blaine Benefit Bazaar Nominations • Due Friday June 28
The Bazaar Committee is seeking nominations for a beneficiary for the upcoming autumn bazaar! Submit a brief description of your recommended beneficiary recipient to the Church Office by Friday, June 28, 2024 for review and approval by Ad Board. Save the date: Blaine Memorial UMC’s Annual Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 5, 2024. If you have an organization in mind, please fill out the Beneficiary Nominations Form provided by our Church office. Contact Yuki Sofronas for more info.
34th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice • Saturday, June 29 at 9am (See Insert)
The ACRS will host the Walk for Rice on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Seward Park starting at 9 AM. Blaine Memorial has a very special connection to the ACRS Walk for Rice.
In 1990, Herb and Bertha Tsuchiya, along with Blaine’s own Sam Mitsui, initiated a way for everyone to contribute to feeding the community. Although Sam passed away in 2019, Team Blaine walks to honor his memory and his significant role in starting the Walk for Rice 34 years ago.
ACRS will host the Walk for Rice on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Seward Park starting at 9:00 AM. Last year, Team Blaine raised close to $12,000, securing second place! This year, our fundraising goal is $8,000. Help ACRS feed ANHPI (Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) community members facing food insecurity by joining Team Blaine as a walker and/or by donating to our team!
Visit the Walk for Rice/Team Blaine page!
Alternatively, you can mail your donation (checks made out to “Walk for Rice,” memo: “Team Blaine”) to the Blaine office. Please contact Team Captain Justine for more details. Thank you for your continued support!