Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome


Sermon Questions

  • What fears still hold you back from trusting that God delights in providing for you? How might letting go of fear change the way you live, give, or love others?
  • In what ways is God inviting you to be “ready”—not just in belief, but in action? What would being spiritually alert look like in your daily life this week?
  • What “possessions” or attachments—material or emotional—might God be gently trying to remove from your life? How is the “Holy Thief” at work within you, creating space for freedom and grace?
  • How does seeing God as a servant reshape your understanding of leadership, power, and discipleship? What might it look like for you to imitate Christ’s posture of service in your community?     

Order of Worship

Prelude
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
Leann Onishi 
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Pastor Job Pangilinan
Land Acknowledgement
Pastor Job Pangilinan
*Call to Worship
(Based on Luke 12:32–40)
Pastor Job Pangilinan
*Opening Hymn
Come Holy Spirit TFWS #2125
Leann Onishi and Michelle Vaughan
Opening Prayer
Michelle Vaughan
First Scripture Reading
Romans 8:28 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Michelle Vaughan
Children’s Sermon
Teacher Sai Hanaoka
Second Scripture Reading
Luke 12:32-40 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Michelle Vaughan 
Sermon
“The Generous Parent, the Serving Master, and the Holy Thief”
Rev. Job Pangilinan 
Song of Reflection 
Take My Life and Let it Be • I Surrender All (Medley)
Introduction to the Offering
Mariko Ronan 
Offertory Hymn
“My Father’s Eyes” by Gary Chapman
Leann Onishi
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94

Kathy and Eugene Onishi 
*Prayer of Dedication
Michelle Vaughan
Announcements
Pastor Job Pangilinan
*Closing Hymn
In His Time 
TFWS #2203
Leann Onishi
*Benediction
Pastor Job Pangilinan
Postlude
Song of the Water Kelpie, Cradle Song
Arranged by Jodie Marshall
Leann Onishi
Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn and Dale Kaneko
Altar Flowers
Julie Lock

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, August 10, 2025: Proper 14 (19)
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 and Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Genesis 15:1-6 and Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
Monday, August 11, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 11; Isaiah 2:1-4; Hebrews 11:1-7;
Complementary: Psalm 89:1-18; 2 Chronicles 33:1-17; Hebrews 11:1-7;
Tuesday, August 12, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 11; Isaiah 24:1-13; Hebrews 11:17-28;
Complementary: Psalm 89:1-18; 2 Chronicles 34:22-33; Hebrews 11:17-28;
Wednesday, August 13, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 11; Isaiah 24:14-23; Luke 12:41-48;
Complementary: Psalm 89:1-18; Jeremiah 33:14-26; Luke 12:41-48;
Thursday, August 14, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Isaiah 2:5-11; Hebrews 10:26-31;
Complementary: Psalm 82; Joshua 7:1, 10-26; Hebrews 10:26-31;
Friday, August 15, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Isaiah 3:1-17; Hebrews 10:32-39;
Complementary: Psalm 82; 1 Samuel 5:1-12; Hebrews 10:32-39;
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Isaiah 3:18-4:6; Matthew 24:15-27;
Complementary: Psalm 82; 1 Samuel 6:1-16; Matthew 24:15-27;

Announcements

Join us for the Blessing of the Animals Worship Service on August 24, 10am!

NEW! Blessing of the Animals Worship Service

  • When: Sunday, 8/24 at 10am
  • Where: BMUMC Courtyard


Bring your pet(s) to the Courtyard on Sunday, August 24 at 10am for our Annual Blessing of the Animals Service. This is an opportunity for us in in a corporate act of worship to give thanks to God for the gift of creation; recommit ourselves to being good stewards of the share of the world’s resources that we enjoy; and to offer a blessing to our pet friends, who demonstrate for us so wonderfully the unconditional love of God.

Make sure your voice is heard on Saturday, August 23! Tsuru for Solidarity will be support those detained at the NWDC.

NEW! Solidarity Day with Tsuru for Solidarity

  • When: Saturday (8/23) at 1:00 PM
  • Where: The Northwest Detention Center, 1623 E J St, Tacoma, WA 98421

Join Tsuru for Solidarity on August 23rd! They are hosting a Solidarity Day to show support for all of the people who are detained inside Northwest Detention Center. We will fight to shut down NWDC so people detained are able to be with their family! Please bring flowers for the altar.

Please contact Yuki at blaineoffice@yahoo.com if you would like to be a part of a carpool from Blaine by August (8/21) at 1:00PM.

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Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer

  • When: 9:00AM
  • Where: Zoom

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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.

View the August 2025 Calendar

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