- Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- September 14, 2025, 10:00am
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Sermon Questions
- How do we find hope? How do we keep hope?
- How do you search for both the “sheep” and the “coins” in your own communities?
- How can you be more attentive to those who are lost, overlooked, or marginalized?
Order of Worship
| Prelude Bless His Holy Name By Andrae Crouch TFWS #2015 Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Land Acknowledgement Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Call to Worship Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock Discipleship Ministries, April 2025 Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Hymn Honor and Praise TFWS #2018 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Arlene Naganawa |
| First Scripture Reading Luke 15:1-10 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Arlene Naganawa |
| Children’s Sermon Church School Superintendent Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Song My Lord, What a Morning Traditional Spiritual Arranged by Jay Althouse Blaine Memorial UMC Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading Psalm 14 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Arlene Naganawa |
| Sermon “Lost…But God is Our Refuge” Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection Abide with Me UMH #700 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Arlene Naganawa |
| Offertory Song God Is So Good (Trad.) TFWS #2056 Kathy Onishi |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Arlene Naganawa |
| Announcements Rev Karen Yokota Love and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn The Voice of God Is Calling UMH #436 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude The First Song of Isaiah By Jack Noble White TFWS #2030 Kathy Onishi |
| Fellowship Breakout Room Dale Kaneko |
| Altar Flowers Sharon Maeda |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
BMUMC Announcements
Bazaar 2025: Pre-Order today!
- When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Where: Blaine Memorial UMC
Don’t miss out on our upcoming fall Bazaar event benefitting Tsuru for Solidarity:
- Pre-Order Page
- Volunteer opportunities, links, graphics for sharing
- Our beneficiary: Tsuru for Solidarity
We cannot do this without our trusted volunteers to help out at Bazaar! We need help grilling, cooking, making ohagi, selling baked goods, etc. Please sign up in the Social Hall.
Please contact Lesley Okura if you have any questions.
Our next Cottage Meeting for Associate Pastor Job Pangilinan is coming! Join us Sunday, September 21 after worship to meet and greet Pastor Job and his wife Rosemarie!
Cottage Meetings with Pastor Job!
When: Sunday, September 21, after Service
Where: Blaine Memorial UMC, more TBD
The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and Pastor Job invite you and your family to a Cottage Meeting after service on Sunday, September 21, after worship. A simple lunch will be provided, and we’ll confirm the location on the church campus, soon.
This gathering is a chance for you got get to know Pastor Job. Together we’ll reflect on the theme, “Preparing the Next Generation for the Mission of Christ for the Transformation of the World.” The meet-and-greet will last for about 45 minutes to an hour, ensuring a meaningful yet focused time together. Please RSVP to Arlene Naganawa so we can plan well. We look forward to sharing this special time with you!
Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer
- When: 9:00AM
- Where: Zoom
The hour together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. We will continue reading from The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide. 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.
Community Announcements
National Japanese American Caucus of The United Methodist Church Convocation
When: October 9-11, 2025
Where: United Japanese Christian Church (Clovis, CA)
Every three years, we seek to gather clergy and laity from our historically Japanese-American congregations. On behalf of United Japanese Christian Church, we are excited to welcome you and we hope you will join us!
Theme
This year’s convocation theme, “Neighbors, Not Enemies,” draws upon the experience of the Japanese American incarceration during World War II and calls us to examine today’s political climate through the lens of justice, memory, and faith. As followers of Christ and members of the NJAUMC, we have a call and responsibility to respond. Together, through worship, workshops, conversations, and healing circles, we will affirm our commitment to stand with those facing discrimination, resist fear-driven policies, and to seek to embody the two greatest commandments that Jesus teaches.
Schedule
Clergy will gather on Wednesday, October 8 and the morning of Thursday, October 9. Then, the laity will join us in the afternoon on the 9th. We are blessed that Bishop Grant Hagiya will preach for us during Opening Worship! We will wrap up with a lunch to-go on Saturday, October 11. Contact Rev. Karen for more info.
Lodging
To book at a special group rate at Fairfield Inn and Suites, please use this link: Book your group rate for United Japanese Christian Church Please make your arrangements as soon as possible as there are multiple events in our area that weekend. The deadline to get the early booking rate at the hotel is September 8, 2025.
Please let Rev. Karen know if you have any questions.
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.