Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome


Sermon Questions

  • Why did the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray, especially considering they were already religious?
  • What does Jesus’ response to the disciples’ request reveal about his relationship with God and his desire to teach them?
  • How does Luke’s portrayal of Jesus’ own prayer life inform our understanding of his teaching on prayer?
  • What if Jesus’ teaching on prayer is less about how we pray and more about to whom we pray?
  • Amid our spoken and unspoken realities, where might the Spirit be moving in our faith community?         

Order of Worship

Prelude
What Does the Lord Require of You 
TFWS #2174 

Miriam Tong 
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Pastor Job Pangilinan
Land Acknowledgement
Pastor Job Pangilinan
*Call to Worship
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, February 2025
Pastor Job Pangilinan
*Opening Hymn
Seek Ye First 
UMH #405 

Miriam Tong and Michelle Vaughan 
Opening Prayer
Lynne Onishi
First Scripture Reading
Psalm 37:5 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Lynne Onishi
Children’s Sermon
Pastor Job Pangilinan
Second Scripture Reading
Luke 11:1-13 (CEB) 
Tsutomu Nagoya, Lynne Onishi 
Sermon
Prayer is Underrated
Pastor Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying  
TFWS #2193 (sing twice through)  

Miriam Tong and Michelle Vaughan 
Introduction to the Offering
Lynne Onishi
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94

Miriam Tong and Michelle Vaughan
*Prayer of Dedication
Lynne Onishi
Announcements
Pastor Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
Make Me A Channel of Your Peace
TFWS #2171
Miriam Tong and Michelle Vaughan
*Benediction
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, February 2025
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
How Majestic Is Your Name  
Words and Music by Michael W. Smith 

Miriam Tong and Michelle Vaughan 
Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Dale Kaneko
Altar Flowers
Sharon Maeda

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, July 27, 2025: Proper 12 (17)
Hosea 1:2-10 and Psalm 85; Genesis 18:20-32 and Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19)
Luke 11:1-13
Monday, July 28, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 44; Hosea 2:14-3:5; Colossians 2:16-3:1;
Complementary: Psalm 55:16-23; Esther 5:1-14; Colossians 2:16-3:1;
Tuesday, July 29, 2025:
Semi-continuous: 
Psalm 44; Hosea 6:1-10; Romans 9:30-10:4;
Complementary: 
Psalm 55:16-23; Esther 6:1-7:6; Romans 9:30-10:4;
Wednesday, July 30, 2025:
Semi-continuous: 
Psalm 44; Hosea 6:11-7:16; Matthew 5:43-48;
Complementary: 
Psalm 55:16-23; Esther 7:7-8:17; Matthew 5:43-48;
Thursday, July 31, 2025:
Semi-continuous: 
Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Hosea 8:1-14; Romans 11:33-36;
Complementary: 
Psalm 49:1-12; Proverbs 23:1-11; Romans 11:33-36;
Friday, August 01, 2025:
Semi-continuous: 
Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Hosea 9:1-17; Ephesians 4:17-24;
Complementary: 
Psalm 49:1-12; Proverbs 24:1-12; Ephesians 4:17-24;
Saturday, August 02, 2025:
Semi-continuous: 
Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Hosea 10:1-15; Mark 10:17-22;
Complementary: 
Psalm 49:1-12; Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; Mark 10:17-22;

Announcements


Dale H. Watanabe (center) with students from Seattle University volunteer their time at last year’s Benefit Bazaar.

New! Seeking Benefit Bazaar Beneficiary Nominees!

Due date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:59 PM!

Save the Date: Blaine Memorial UMC’s Annual Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Currently, the Bazaar Committee is seeking nominations for a beneficiary for the upcoming autumn bazaar! Please submit a brief description of your recommended beneficiary recipient to the Church Office by Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:59 PM! (for review and approval by Ad Board).

If you have an organization in mind, please fill out the Beneficiary Nominations Form. If you have any questions, please contact Yuki Sofronas.

Click flier to view more information.

Next week, we will celebrate our scholarship recipients on August 3, 2025 during worship!

Scholarship Sunday

  • When: August 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
  • Where: Sanctuary

We will celebrate this year’s Blaine Memorial UMC scholarship recipients, honor, and learn more about them during worship. Scholarship Committee Chair Michelle Vaughan will present our scholarship recipients to the congregation. 

Wednesday Prayer and Coffee  

  • When: 9:00AM
  • Where: Zoom

Join us for prayer and community on Wednesdays at 9:00AM on Zoom. Our time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. This is a great way to continue with Lent, 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.

Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang

We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration. 

We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.

Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity. 

You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.

We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

Your generous donations make a huge impact on our neighbors!

Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC!

  • When: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM
  • Where: Church Office

Riverton Park UMC needs:

  • Diapers (sizes 3 through 7)
  • Diaper wipes
  • Kitchen pots and pans
  • Paper plates
  • Toothpaste
  • Long grain rice
  • Cooking Oil


Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.