Welcome!
- July 9, 2023
- Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
- Hybrid Worship
- Thank you to Terri Pittman for today’s beautiful flower arrangement!
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Blessed Assurance Music by Phoebe P. Knapp Setting by John Carter Yuki Sofronas |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| *Opening Hymn Jesus Loves Me (UMH #191) Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Scripture Reading Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 (NRSVUE) Malia Yamamoto, Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music Just a Closer Walk with Thee (TFWS #2159) Phil Onishi and Yuki Sofronas |
| Sermon What is Your Call to Do and to Be? Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Hymn of Reflection What a Friend We Have in Jesus (UMH #526) Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas |
| Introduction to the Offering Malia Yamamoto |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas |
| Prayer of Dedication Malia Yamamoto |
| Announcements Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Closing Hymn You Are the Seed (UMH #583) Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas |
| *Benediction Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Postlude Peaceful Meditation Music by Paul Fey Yuki Sofronas |
| Passing of the Peace Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Have a wonderful week! |
Sermon Reflection Questions
- In verses 16-19 in today’s passage, Jesus uses a metaphor of children in the marketplace. What is the meaning behind this metaphor, and what is Jesus trying to convey?
- In verses 28-29, Jesus offers a famous invitation to those who are weary and burdened. What does he mean by “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” and what does Jesus’ promise to those who come to him?
- In verse 29, Jesus describes himself as “gentle and humble in heart.” What does this reveal about his character, and how does it apply to you?
- What is an invitation of Jesus in today’s passage that applies to you, and how can you share it with others?
Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures
| Monday, July 10, 2023 Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 27:30-46; Romans 1:18-25 Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 27:1-11, 16-22; Romans 1:18-25 |
| Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 29:1-14; Romans 3:1-8 Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 28:10-17; Romans 3:1-8 |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 29:31-35; John 13:1-17 Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 13:1-11; John 13:1-17 |
| Thursday, July 13, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Exodus 3:1-6; Romans 2:12-16 Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 48:1-5; Romans 2:12-16 |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Deuteronomy 32:1-10; Romans 15:14-21 Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 48:6-11; Romans 15:14-21 |
| Saturday, July 15, 2023 Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Isaiah 2:1-4; John 12:44-50 Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 52:1-6; John 12:44-50 |
Announcements
VBS is this week: July 10-14!
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.
Reconciling Ministries Virtual Film Screening (Zoom only) • July 18 and 19
Join the Blaine Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries team for a virtual film screening and discussion event. We’ll be watching and discussing the 2019 documentary film UnUnited: Fighting for LGBTQ Inclusion in the United Methodist Church.
We will host 2 different screening dates/times:
- Tuesday, July 18 from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
- Wednesday, July 19 from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
The Zoom link to join this event will be shared via email on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com.
Ongoing Donations for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees
Items being collected: At this time, we have an abundance of some items and so we are NOT in need of clothing or children’s toys. Especially needed items are women’s products, toothpaste, personal care items, rice cookers, blenders, mixing bowls, microwave ovens, toasters, mixers, irons, dish sets, towels, and blankets.
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.
South King County Response Center Collection & Volunteer Hours:
The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm, same time as the Tukwila Pantry at 3118 S. 140th St. Seattle. Please text Kim Parks at (206) 683-1707 when you would like to help. Please wear a mask and bring a marking pen and measuring tape if possible. Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: aarakakilock@gmail.com.
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
