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- Third Sunday after Pentecost
- Graduation and Confirmation Sunday
- June 9, 2024 at 10:00AM
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Order of Worship
(*Indicates rise in body or spirit.)
| Prelude Great Is the Lord By Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Mariko Ronan |
| *Opening Hymn As the Deer (X2) (TFWS #2025) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| First Scripture Reading Mark 3:31-35 (CEB, JLB) Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Time of Celebration Graduates 2024 Revs. Karen and Mia |
| Church School Teachers and BYG Leadership Confirmation |
| Special Music Be Thou My Vision Arranged by Alice Parker Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Farewell to Rev. Mia SPRC |
| Second Scripture Reading 1 Peter 4:8-11 (CEB, JLB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Emma Hearn |
| Sermon We are Witnesses Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection Seek Ye First (UMH #405) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Kai Yamamoto |
| Offertory Music Goodness of God Blaine Youth Group |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Kai Yamamoto |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn May You Run and Not Be Weary (X2) (TFWS #2281) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude One God and Father of Us All By Pete Carlson and Kyle Matthew Kathy Onishi |
| Thank you, Carol, for the beautiful flower arrangement! Thank you for worshiping with us, and please join us for a potluck lunch in the gym! |
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, June 9, 2024: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15) and Psalm 138; Genesis 3:8-15 and Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 |
| Monday, June 10, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 108; 1 Samuel 7:3-15; Revelation 20:1-6 Complementary: Psalm 74; 1 Samuel 16:14-23; Revelation 20:1-6 |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 108; 1 Samuel 8:1-22; Revelation 20:7-15 Complementary: Psalm 74; 1 Kings 18:17-40; Revelation 20:7-15 |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 108; 1 Samuel 9:1-14; Luke 11:14-28 Complementary: Psalm 74; Isaiah 26:16-27:1; Luke 11:14-28 |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 20; 1 Samuel 9:15-27; Hebrews 2:5-9 Complementary: Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; Genesis 3:14-24; Hebrews 2:5-9 |
| Friday, June 14, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 20; 1 Samuel 10:1-8; Hebrews 11:4-7 Complementary: Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 1 Kings 10:26-11:8; Hebrews 11:4-7 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 20; 1 Samuel 13:1-15a; Mark 4:1-20 Complementary: Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Kings 14:1-14; Mark 4:1-20 |
Announcements
Love Offering for Rev. Mia MiKyung Park! • Today
As a way of showing our love and appreciation for Rev. Mia, we will be accepting a Love Offering for her today. Baskets will be provided in the Narthex and in the LAC during the potluck for your gifts! You may give cash or make a check directly to Mia MiKyung Park and drop it in the basket.
Wednesday Prayer and Coffee on Zoom • June 12 at 9am
Join Rev. Karen for prayer and community on Wednesday (6/12) 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 prayercommunity. 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 • Asian Camp at Camp Gilmore (Incoming 10th – 2nd year college) |
| Four Sundays: July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18 • Vacation Bible School 2024 (Register here) |
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!