All are Welcome!
- Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
- August 4, 2024, 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
- Thank you Sharon Maeda for providing today’s flowers arrangement.
Order of Worship
| Prelude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee By Beethoven, Hodges Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| VBS Scripture Reading Luke 13:10-17 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Sally Sekijima |
| VBS Children’s Storytime Sai Hanaoka |
| Song of Inspiration The Voice of God is Calling (UMH #436) Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Second Scripture Reading Ephesians 4:1-16 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Sally Sekijima |
| Message A Life Worth Living Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Song of Reflection Great Are You Lord Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn & Emma Hearn |
| Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Introduction to the Offering Sally Sekijima |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Sally Sekijima |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn We Are the Body of Christ (TFWS #2227) Eugene & Kathy Onishi with Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Give Me A Clean Heart By Margaret P. Douroux Kathy Onishi |
Sermon Questions
- How does Paul’s call to walk in unity challenge our tendencies towards division and strife in the Church and society?
- What does it mean to “bear with one another in love”? How does this exemplify loving God and loving people?
- How does the mutual support within the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:16), make disciples and spread the gospel?
- How can we cultivate prayerful discernment and reliance on God’s wisdom (James 1:5) as we navigate policy issues and make informed decisions/contributions in the public sphere?
Daily Lectionary
| Sunday, August 04, 2024 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a and Psalm 51:1-12; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 and Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 |
| Monday, August 05, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 50:16-23; 2 Samuel 12:15-25; Ephesians 4:17-24 • Complementary: Psalm 107:1-3, 33-43; Numbers 11:16-23, 31-32; Ephesians 4:17-24 |
| Tuesday, August 06, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 50:16-23; 2 Samuel 13:1-19; 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 • Complementary: Psalm 107:1-3, 33-43; Deuteronomy 8:1-20; 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 |
| Wednesday, August 07, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 50:16-23; 2 Samuel 13:20-36; Mark 8:1-10 • Complementary: Psalm 107:1-3, 33-43; Isaiah 55:1-9; Mark 8:1-10 |
| Thursday, August 08, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; 2 Samuel 13:37-14:24; Romans 15:1-6 • Complementary: Psalm 34:1-8; 1 Samuel 28:20-25; Romans 15:1-6 |
| Friday, August 09, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; 2 Samuel 14:25-33; Galatians 6:1-10 • Complementary: Psalm 34:1-8; 2 Samuel 17:15-29; Galatians 6:1-10 |
| Saturday, August 10, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; 2 Samuel 15:1-13; Matthew 7:7-11 • Complementary: Psalm 34:1-8; 1 Kings 2:1-9; Matthew 7:7-11 |
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.
Beacon Newsletter is coming soon!
The Beacon Newsletter for August 2024 is coming soon!
Upcoming stories include:
- Rev. Karen’s Summer Message!
- Walk for Rice Update!
- Jr. High Camp AND Asian Camp stories!
- Lynne Onishi’s Farewell!
Bookmark blaineonline.org for more infomation!
Vacation Bible School 2024 • Four Sundays Save these Sunday dates for VBS!
- 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!
Tsuru for Solidarity Presents: Liberation Obon!
September 1, 2024, 1:00pm to Dusk
Outside the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) 1623 E J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
Shut down NWDC! Liberation Obon will celebrate ancestors and resilience to end immigrant detention! Join La Resistencia and Tsuru for Solidarity as we protest wrongful imprisonment.
Activities will include:
- Traditional circle and street folk dancing
- Children’s art making
- Giant Daruma!
- Community food trucks Healing ceremonies
- Speakers from inside NWDC
Wear your heritage clothing! Blaine will organize a group to go to the obon after worship! Please contact Rev. Karen is you’re interested in participating!
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.