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- Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- August 18, 2024, 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty By Dykes/Carter Yuki Sofronas |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Opening Song Eagles Wings By Reuben Morgan Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn |
| VBS Scripture Reading Exodus 16:24, 26; (CEB), Exodus 20:8-11 (CEB), Exodus 23:10-12 (CEB) George Yates, Ron Nobuyama |
| VBS Children’s Storytime Stephen Sumida |
| Scripture Reading Exodus 3:1-14 George Yates, Ron Nobuyama |
| Message Here I Am, Lord Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos |
| Song of Reflection Here I Am Lord (UMH #593) Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn |
| Introduction to the Offering Ron Nobuyama |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Ron Nobuyama |
| *Closing Hymn With All I Am By Reuban Morgan Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| *Benediction Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos |
| Postlude Great Is Thy Faithfulness By Runyan/Carter Yuki Sofronas |
Daily Lectionary
| Sunday, August 18, 2024 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 and Psalm 111; Proverbs 9:1-6 and Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 101; 1 Kings 3:16-28; Acts 6:1-7; Complementary: Psalm 36; Genesis 43:1-15; Acts 6:1-7 |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 101; 1 Kings 7:1-12; Acts 7:9-16; Complementary: Psalm 36; Genesis 45:1-15; Acts 7:9-16 |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 101; 1 Kings 8:1-21; Mark 8:14-21; Complementary: Psalm 36; Genesis 47:13-26; Mark 8:14-21 |
| Thursday, August 22, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 84; 1 Kings 4:20-28; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Complementary: Psalm 34:15-22; Joshua 22:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 |
| Friday, August 23, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 84; 1 Kings 4:29-34; Romans 13:11-14; Complementary: Psalm 34:15-22; Joshua 22:10-20; Romans 13:11-14 |
| Saturday, August 24, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 84; 1 Kings 5:1-12; Luke 11:5-13; Complementary: Psalm 34:15-22; Joshua 22:21-34; Luke 11:5-13 |
Announcements
Vacation Bible School 2024 Concludes!
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!
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.
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.
The Beacon is now available!
Read more:
- Spiritual Summer: A Time for Spiritual Strength
- Walk for Rice: BMUMC raises $11,500 for low-income families!
- Blaine Memorial 120th Anniversary Aprons!
- Junior High Camp 2024: Finding Your True Self
- Innovation Hub Update: Lynne to attend Claremont Seminary!
- Asian Camp 2024: Why AC is important for the future
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!
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.
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.
