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- Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
- July 7, 2024
- 10:00am, Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship
| Prelude From the Rising of the Sun Anon Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Jesse Love |
| *Opening Hymn Lord Whose Love Through Humble Service (UMH #581) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Jesse Love |
| Scripture Reading Mark 6:1-13 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Jesse Love |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Commissioning of Asian Camp Campers and Chaperones Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Second Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Tsutomu Nagoya, Jesse Love |
| Sermon Hometown Boy Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection Let Us Break Bread Together (UMH #618) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Jesse Love |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Jesse Love |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn The Spirit Sends Forth to Serve (TFWS #2241) Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Alleluia Finston O’Carroll and Christopher Walker Kathy Onishi |
| Zoom Breakout Room Dale Kaneko |
Sermon Questions
- How does our lack of faith affect the way God works?
- What kind of baggage gets in your way of you experiencing God’s miraculous work in your life?
- What baggage do you carry that keeps you from experiencing God’s power?
Daily Lectionary
| Sunday, July 7, 2024: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 and Psalm 48; Ezekiel 2:1-5 and Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 |
| Monday, July 8, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 21; 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Complementary: Psalm 119:81-88; Ezekiel 2:8-3:11; 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 21; 2 Samuel 5:11-16; James 5:7-12 Complementary: Psalm 119:81-88; Jeremiah 16:1-13; James 5:7-12 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 21; 2 Samuel 5:17-25; John 7:1-9 Complementary: Psalm 119:81-88; Jeremiah 16:14-21; John 7:1-9 |
| Thursday, July 11, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 24; Exodus 25:10-22; Colossians 2:1-5 Complementary: Psalm 85:8-13; Amos 2:6-16; Colossians 2:1-5 |
| Friday, July 12, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 24; Exodus 37:1-16; Colossians 4:2-18 Complementary: Psalm 85:8-13; Amos 3:1-12; Colossians 4:2-18 |
| Saturday, July 13, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 24; Numbers 10:11-36; Luke 1:57-80 Complementary: Psalm 85:8-13; Amos 4:6-13; Luke 1:57-80 |
Special thanks to Sharon Maeda for today’s flower arrangement.
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.
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!
Blaine Memorial Church School and Blaine Youth Group Summer Schedule
| July 13-20, 2024 (incuding travel time) • Asian Camp at Camp Gilmore (Incoming 10th – 2nd year college) |
Afghanistan and Ukrainian Refugee Donation Ministry
Items being collected: At this time, we have an abundance of some items and so we are NOT in need of clothing or children’s toys. Especially 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.
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Collection items can be dropped off at the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.
South King County Response Center Collection Volunteer Hours: The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 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 or Anne Arakaki-Lock.
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