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- Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
- July 28, 2024
- 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
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- Thank you Miriam Tong for providing today’s flower arrangement.
Order of Worship
| Prelude Would I Have Answered When You Called By Stuempfle, Jr./Williams Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| VBS Scripture Reading Exodus 16:1-36 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Kai Yamamoto |
| VBS Children’s Storytime Stephen “JiJi” Sumida |
| Song of Inspiration Gather Us In (TFWS #2236) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Special Music Called Me Higher By Leslie Jordan Eugene and Kathy Onishi, Miriam Tong, and Michelle Vaughan |
| Second Scripture Reading John 6:1-21 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Kaylee Yokoyama |
| Sermon An Imaginative Faith Lynne Onishi |
| Song of Reflection What Gift Can I Bring (UMH #87) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Kai Yamamoto |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Kaylee Yokoyama |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| *Closing Song The Compassion Hymn By Getty/Getty/Townend Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Kathy Onishi |
Sermon Questions
- How can you let imagination guide you in your faith each day?
- What might God be asking you to offer for the transformation of the Church and the world?
Daily Lectionary
| Sunday, July 28, 2024 2 Samuel 11:1-15 and Psalm 14; 2 Kings 4:42-44 and Psalm 145:10-18; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 |
| Monday, July 29, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 37:12-22; 2 Samuel 11:14-21; Philippians 4:10-20 • Complementary: Psalm 111; Genesis 18:1-15; Philippians 4:10-20 |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 37:12-22; 2 Samuel 11:22-27; Romans 15:22-33 • Complementary: Psalm 111; Exodus 24:1-11; Romans 15:22-33 |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 37:12-22; 2 Chronicles 9:29-31; Mark 6:35-44 • Complementary: Psalm 111; Isaiah 25:6-10a; Mark 6:35-44 |
| Thursday, August 01, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 51:1-12; Exodus 32:19-26a; 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 • Complementary: Psalm 78:23-29; Exodus 12:33-42; 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 |
| Friday, August 02, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 51:1-12; Joshua 23:1-16; 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 • Complementary: Psalm 78:23-29; Exodus 12:43-13:2; 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 |
| Saturday, August 03, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 51:1-12; Judges 6:1-10; Matthew 16:5-12 • Complementary: Psalm 78:23-29; Exodus 13:3-10; Matthew 16:5-12 |
Announcements
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: 10am to 12pm, including lunch
Location: BMUMC Church School Classrooms
Registration: $20 per Sunday per child, Additional Campers from same family $15. We will register your kiddo on the day of VBS. If you have not registered it is still not too late. We will continue to accept new registrations all the way up to the last day of VBS Sunday! Visit blaineonline.org for registration!
Email: blainevbs@gmail.com to enroll now!
BYG Merch Presale • Now to Aug. 11
Thank you for supporting BYG’s Camping Ministries! We will be taking presale orders for our new sweatshirts, caps, and tote bags (and T-shirts) until Sunday, August 11th at 11:59pm.
- T-Shirts are $30 each
- Hoodies are $40 each
- Caps are $30 each
- Tote bags are $25 each
Pre-order here!
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.
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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