- Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
- July 2, 2023
- Hybrid Worship
- Fourth of July Sunday
- New Appointment Year
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J.S. Bach, Setting by John Carter Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Hymn America the Beautiful (UMH #696) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Kobe Yamamoto |
| Scripture Reading Matthew 10:40-42 (CEB) Kobe Yamamoto, Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Reappointment of our Pastors Arlene Naganawa |
| Sermon Welcome Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Response Live in Charity (Ubi Caritas) (TFWS #2179) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Closing Hymn The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve (TFWS #2241) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Grace Alone By Scott Wesley Brown and Jeff Nelson Kathy Onishi |
| Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
Sermon Reflection Questions
- Are there any cosmic transactions that are frequently expressed in your faith tradition?
- What does God give and take away and for what reasons? How can we make sure we characterize these transactions in a way that is liberating?
- How can our Blaine Memorial spiritual community embrace a more holistic understanding of welcome that incorporates protective exclusions?
- Are there any vulnerable communities who might feel less welcome when visiting our church?
Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures
| Monday, July 3, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 47; Genesis 22:15-18; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Complementary: Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:1-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 47; 1 Kings 18:36-39; 1 John 4:1-6 Complementary: Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:17-29; 1 John 4:1-6 |
| Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 47; Isaiah 51:1-3; Matthew 11:20-24 Complementary: Psalm 119:161-168; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Matthew 11:20-24 |
| Thursday, July 6, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 25:19-27; Romans 7:1-6 Complementary: Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 1:1-6; Romans 7:1-6 |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 27:1-17; Romans 7:7-20 Complementary: Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 2:6-13; Romans 7:7-20 |
| Saturday, July 8, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 27:18-29; Luke 10:21-24 Complementary: Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 4:1-7; Luke 10:21-24 |
Announcements
Wednesday Coffee & Prayer • July 5, 9am on Zoom
Please join Rev. Karen for a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesday, July 5 at 9am. The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a checking-in with each other, reading devotionals, and we end in prayer. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to gathering on Tuesday.
VBS Collections • July 8-16
We are preparing for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) from July 10-14! This year’s theme is Food Truck Party on a Roll with God! We are asking kindly for the following items:
Portable Picnic Table with foldable seats: We are looking to borrow this from Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 16.
Koinobori/Fish kite decorations: Indicate your name on each item so we can return it to you! Small packs of snacks including: granola bars dried fruit juice boxes soda pop
Hygiene products: soap toothbrushes toothpaste shampoo conditioner deodorant shaving gel hand sanitizer Please leave your donations in the black treasure chest box in the Narthex and feel free to contact Pastor Mia at miablaine2020@gmail.com and/or Susan Lee at blainevbs@gmail.com with questions.
VBS 2023 and Asian Camp!
This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out! Save dates for your children and youth!
| July 10-14 Vacation Bible School 10am-3pm Register now: blainevbs.square.site |
| July 23-28 Asian Camp (for incoming 10th grade-2 years post-high school) Register by June 25, here |
Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • July 5 – August 24
Puget Sound Sumi Artists (PSSA) presents Sumi Strokes of Summer, an exhibit of Sumi Fine Art and a memorial tribute to its founder, Fumiko Kimura (December 1929-March 2023), and a retrospective of 37 years of PSSA art. This event will be held at the Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center (210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371), July 5 – August 24, 9am-4pm, M-F (except holidays). Read more.
Read our latest issue of the Beacon!
The July edition of the Beacon features stories from our church in celebration of Summer! Download the PDF!
July 2023 Calendar
