All are Welcome!
- Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost and Scholarship Sunday
- August 25, 2024, 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship
| Prelude The Voice of God Is Calling By Holmes/Lloyd UMH #436 Miriam Tong |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Allyson Sofronas |
| *Opening Song I Sing Praises to Your Name (TFWS #2037) Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| Opening Prayer Allyson Sofronas |
| First Scripture Reading Ephesians 6:10-20 (JLB, CEB) George Yates, Kaylee Yokoyama |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Celebrating Our Blaine Memorial Scholarship Recipients Michelle Vaughan • Aidan Lew • Allison Hall • Allyson Sofronas • Joshua Santos • Kaylee Yokoyama • Kobe Yamamoto • Lynne Onishi • Malia Yamamoto • Michelle Yokoyama |
| Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Second Scripture Reading 1 Kings 8: 1,6,10-11,22-30,41-43 (JLB, CEB) George Yates, Kobe Yamamoto |
| Sermon Sent Out to Live Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Meditation God is Here (UMH #660) Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| Introduction to the Offering Joshua Santos |
| Offertory Music The Compassion Hymn By Getty/Getty/Townsend Miriam Tong |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Miriam Tong |
| *Prayer of Dedication Joshua Santos |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Closing Hymn Surely the Presence of the Lord (UMH #328) Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude We Are the Body of Christ By Brown/Hampton/Fettke Miriam Tong |
Sermon Questions
- Compare Solomon’s dedication of the Temple with how you dedicate your own life to God. How are they similar or different?
- How does Solomon’s blessing to the people encourage a personal commitment to faithfulness?
- How do these readings challenge your understanding of God’s presence in your life?
- Discuss the role of humility and how it impacts your personal faith journey.
Daily Lectionary
| Sunday, August 25, 2024 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 and Psalm 84; Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 and Psalm 34:15-22; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 11; 1 Kings 5:13-18; Ephesians 5:21-6:9; Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Nehemiah 9:1-15; Ephesians 5:21-6:9 |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 11; 1 Kings 6:1-14; Ephesians 6:21-24; Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Nehemiah 9:16-31; Ephesians 6:21-24 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 11; 1 Kings 6:15-38; John 15:16-25; Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Isaiah 33:10-16; John 15:16-25 |
| Thursday, August 29, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Song of Solomon 1:1-17; James 1:1-8; Complementary: Psalm 15; Exodus 32:1-14; James 1:1-8 |
| Friday, August 30, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Song of Solomon 2:1-7; James 1:9-16; Complementary: Psalm 15; Exodus 32:15-35; James 1:9-16 |
| Saturday, August 31, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Hosea 3:1-5; John 18:28-32; Complementary: Psalm 15; Exodus 34:8-28; John 18:28-32 |
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.
On August 30, 2024, the Japanese American Citizens League will debut its “Remembrance Gallery” at the Washington State Fairgrounds.
Remembrance Gallery to open soon! • August 30, 2024
Blaine Memorial UMC is invited to a private viewing of the Remembrance Gallery on Opening Day of the Washington State Fair! The Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League is cordially inviting us to a special viewing at 10:30am to see the brand-new Remembrance Gallery at the Washington State Fairgrounds on Friday, August 30, 2024.
We are currently organizing a carpool. We will leave Blaine at 9:00AM to arrive at the Washington State Fairgounds by 10:30AM. This opportunity comes with free admission and free parking at the fairgrounds. Please contact Yuki at blaineoffice@yahoo.com if you are interested in going to this much anticipated event. We need a solid head count by Wednesday, August 28. Thank you!
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!
Reflections on 120 Years of Grace Discussion Sessions • 9/15, 9/22, 10/13, 10/20
The Archives Committee is sponsoring a four-part discussion series on the 120-year history and future of Blaine Memorial UMC, titled “Reflections on 120 Years of Grace.” The discussion sessions will be held 11:45 AM-12:45 PM after Sunday worship in the Webb Room. Light refreshments will be served.
The first session, titled “Go Forth in Hope,” will discuss the early church from 1904 to 1941. The second session, titled “Strong in Hope,” will discuss the incarcerated church in WW II and the postwar rebuilding of the church to 1964. The third session, titled “Serve in Love,” will center on the years 1965 to 2024 and the fourth, titled “Into the Future,” will reflect on what we have learned and discuss our visions for the future development of the church. Materials will be presented from the archives as well as church members knowledgeable about each period will speak of their experiences.
The Archives Committee is organizing a “competition” organized by Shig Nishida. Submit your reflections on the history and future of Blaine Memorial UMC. Submit a few sentences, a paragraph, a short essay, short graphic novel/cartoon/anime, short play, a prayer, poems, music/song (new composition or lyrics sung to the tune of a known song), artwork, video, dance, etc. Let us read/hear/see/feel your thoughts on the 120 years of Grace and the next 120 years of Grace for Blaine Memorial UMC. Submit your entries to the Blaine Memorial UMC office at blaineoffice@yahoo.com by October 27, 2024 (sooner than later is preferred).
The Archives Committee continually seeks relevant church documents, photographs, and other materials and memorabilia to add to our archival records and illuminate previously unknown parts of our church’s history. Please let the committee know if you have any materials to donate or materials for the committee to scan and add to the archives.
Asian Camp 50th Anniversary Event (Southern California) • October 12
Calling all Asian Camp campers, counselors, directors, past and present! RSVP for this years AC 50th anniversary event on October 12! RSVPs & ticket purchasing is due by August 20th, 2024.
- Visit withjoy.com/asiancamp
- Ticket purchasing will be done through PayPal found at njaumccamps.org/50th OR checks made out to NJAUMC Camping Ministries, sent to our Camping Board Finance Chair Carol Tondo at 2313 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
In addition, the Sunday following (10/13), we will be having a joint gathering/service at Centenary UMC at 2PM. Join us in continuing to fellowship together as we celebrate 50 years of camp! Please contact Rev. Karen if you have any questions.
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.
The Beacon is now available!
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