All are Welcome!
- Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
- June 28, 2026
- 10:00 a.m.
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Sermon Questions
- We receive Gods messengers during different times in life. How have you received these messengers? What rewards did you share in?
- Have you been a messenger for God? Were you welcomed? What rewards have you been blessed with?
- Small acts of reaching out, being generous and hospitable, can have spiritual rewards. How can we extend our welcome for others to feel God’s graces through us? How can such an act reflect the person’s, the messenger’s, relationship with God?
Order of Worship
| Prelude “Change My Heart, O God” TFWS #2152 Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Yuki Sofronas |
| Land Acknowledgement Yuki Sofronas |
| *Call to Worship Yuki Sofronas |
| *Opening Hymn “Welcome” W&S #3152 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Yuki Sofronas |
| First Scripture Reading Luke 17:11-19 (CEB) Yuki Sofronas |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Second Scripture Reading Matthew 10:40-42 (CEB) Yuki Sofronas |
| Sermon “Welcoming the Message and the Messenger” Michelle Vaughan |
| Hymn of Reflection “The Compassion Hymn” By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Yuki Sofronas |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Eugene & Kathy Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Yuki Sofronas |
| Announcements Ron Nobuyama |
| *Closing Hymn “Sent Out in Jesus’ Name” TFWS #2184 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Michelle Vaughan |
| Postlude “We Are the Body of Christ” TFWS #2227 Kathy Onishi |
| Altar Flowers Carol Kastrup |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
Announcements
Dates to Remember
| Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC | |||
| Wednesdays (See announcement, below) • Coffee and Prayer with Rev. Karen will return July 8! | |||
| June 28–July 3 • NJAUMC Asian American Summer Camp Gathering (View more) | |||
| July 3 • Church office and campus is closed for Independence Day weekend! | |||
| July 12 – August 23 (Sundays) • Vacation Bible School 2026! (View more) | |||
| July 24–Aug. 1 • Mission Guatemala (View more) |
VBS 2026: Discover Your Strength in God!
Church School has wrapped up for the 2025-26 year, and now it’s time for VBS 2026! This year’s theme, Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God!, is based on Psalm 34:14b: “Do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Children will learn about biblical heroes who used their God-given strengths to serve and glorify God. Join us every Sunday from July 12 through Aug. 23 for a fun-filled, faith-building experience. All children entering kindergarten through sixth grade for the 2026-27 school year are welcome.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for children and adults alike to grow in faith and fellowship!
Visit and bookmark our VBS page for more updates!
Wednesday Coffee and Prayer Canceled
Please note that our Wednesday Coffee & Prayer gathering on Wednesday, July 1, at 9 a.m. has been canceled.
We look forward to gathering again on Wednesday, July 8, at 9 a.m. for a time of fellowship, prayer and encouragement. We hope you’ll join us as we begin the morning together in faith and community. We’ll also begin reading the July/August Upper Room devotional.
Have a safe and blessed holiday week. We look forward to seeing you on July 8!
Church Office and Campus Closed Friday, July 3, 2026
Please note that the Blaine Memorial church office and campus will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The office will reopen Tuesday, July 7, at 10 a.m.
We pray that you and your loved ones have a safe and joyful holiday weekend as we give thanks for the blessings of freedom, community and God’s abiding presence.
Happy Independence Day!
Important Safety Reminder
When coming to church, please do not leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Make sure all items are hidden from sight, and if you have anything of value — especially electronics — please bring it into the church with you rather than leaving it in your car.
There have been multiple vehicle break-ins and thefts recently during the day, after church services and throughout the week. Taking a few extra precautions can help protect your belongings.
Thank you for helping keep our church community safe and aware.
Sunday, June 28: Last Day for Thien Phat Restaurant
This Sunday, June 28, we hold the family at Thien Phat Vietnamese Restaurant in Seattle’s Rainier Valley — just down the hill from our church — in our hearts as they close their doors.
For many years, Thien Phat has been more than a restaurant. It has been a steady and welcoming presence in our community. This family-owned business has served neighbors with care and hospitality since around 2010, offering familiar and comforting Vietnamese dishes that have nourished both body and spirit.
Many among us have shared meals there over the years — warming up with a bowl of pho after worship, picking up banh mi sandwiches before heading out to support immigrant communities at the detention center or grabbing food for our faithful newsletter-folding volunteers. Some of us have also found ourselves there during long days at the church, especially during the busy Christmas season, grateful for a simple, nourishing meal close to home.
In recent years, the family has faced significant financial strain because of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising costs and ongoing rent challenges. Community reporting and the family’s own updates indicate they have worked hard to remain open with the support of their neighbors.
If you are able, we invite you to stop by Thien Phat this weekend to share a meal, express your gratitude and offer encouragement to the family. Your presence can be a meaningful way to honor their years of service to the Rainier Valley and Beacon Hill communities.
Thien Phat Vietnamese Restaurant
3330 Rainier Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144
Let us continue to hold them, and all small local businesses carrying heavy burdens during this time, in our prayers and our care.
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