Welcome!
- M.I.L.E. Sermon Series: L is Laity Ministry Enhancement
- October 22, 2023, 10:00AM
- Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Proclaim The Glory of the Lord (Music by Niles Borop and Dwight Liles) Miriam Tong |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Opening Song You Are Holy (Prince of Peace) (By M. Imboden and T. Rhoton) Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| First Scripture Reading Matthew 22:15-22 (CEB, JLB) Stephen Sumida |
| Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Special Music I Will Follow (By C. Tomlin, J. Ingram and R. Morgan) Blaine Memorial Praise Band |
| Second Scripture Reading Luke 10:25-37 (CEB, JLB) Stephen Sumida, Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Third Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (CEB, JLB) Stephen Sumida, Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Message M.I.L.E.— L: Lay Ministry Enhancement Eugene Onishi |
| Hymn of Meditation Be Thou My Vision (UMH #451) Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Offertory Music What Does the Lord Require of You (Jim Strathdee) Miriam Tong |
| Together We Serve (By Charles Damon) Miriam Tong |
| Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Closing Hymn We Are Called (TFWS #2172) Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Great is the Lord (By Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith) Miriam Tong |
| Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
Sermon Questions
- How have you experienced the presence of God in your ministry?
- What gifts, skills, and abilities do you bring to Blaine Memorial UMC’s ministry?
- What are you doing for personal spiritual growth?
Daily Lectionary
| Monday, October 23, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 63:1-8; Exodus 40:34-38; Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20 Complementary: Psalm 98; Daniel 3:1-18; Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20 |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 63:1-8; Numbers 12:1-9; Revelation 18:21-24 Complementary: Psalm 98; Daniel 3:19-30; Revelation 18:21-24 |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 63:1-8; Numbers 13:1-2, 17-14:9; Matthew 17:22-27 Complementary: Psalm 98; Daniel 6:1-28; Matthew 17:22-27 |
| Thursday, October 26, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Deuteronomy 31:14-22; Titus 1:5-16 Complementary: Psalm 1; Numbers 5:5-10; Titus 1:5-16 |
| Friday, October 27, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Deuteronomy 32:1-14, 18; Titus 2:7-8, 11-15 Complementary: Psalm 1; Deuteronomy 9:25-10:5; Titus 2:7-8, 11-15 |
| Saturday, October 28, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Deuteronomy 32:44-47; John 5:39-47 Complementary: Psalm 1; Proverbs 24:23-34; John 5:39-47 |
Announcements
Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration Lunch • Today after worship in the Social Hall!
Choir members needed! • Tues. at 7pm, Sun at 9am, 11:45am
Join us as we bring musical messages to the Blaine family each week. If you sing, or if you would like to learn to sing, please come join! Whether you sing in public or just in the shower or are available “full-time” or “part-time,” all are welcome! Contact Eugene Onishi (eaonishi@hotmail.com).
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Oct. 25 at 9am
The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” Our time together continues with a few readings from The Upper Room Magazine September/October edition. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. We hope you can join us!
For more information, contact the church office for details!
Reconciling Ministries Voter Registration • See Dates Below
| Important Dates |
| Today: Last Day for RM Voter Registration |
| Oct. 24, 7pm: Faith and Gender Workshop (Zoom) |
| Oct. 23-27: Ballot Distribution |
| Oct. 30-Nov. 4: Return Mail-In Ballots |
| Nov. 5: In-Person Voting |
“We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status, and so much more. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.”
Register online or in-person by Sunday, October 22 for our Reconciling Ministries vote! Attend church on November 5 to register and vote in person. Ballots will be distributed the week of October 23-27. Mail them to the church office or return them in-person between October 29 and November 5 (mail needs to be received by November 4). Ballots will be counted after worship on Sunday, November 5. Scan the QR code for the online registration form or sign up in-person on Sundays. Find our form in the office or social hall!
Looking for a learning opportunity? Join us for a Gender and Faith Workshop on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. We’ll explore binaries, the difference between gender and sex, what it means to be intersex, and many other helpful and important topics.
Donations needed for Harvest Festival! • Saturday, Oct. 28, 11am-2:30pm
Donations are needed!
- 3 bags of Hot Dog Buns (24 per package)
- 2 packages of Kirkland Bun Size Hot Dogs (12 per package, 3-package bundle)
- 2 bags of Pirate’s Booty or something similar (contains no dairy or nuts and gluten-free)
- 2 bags of Family-sized Chips 1 bag of Cash & Carry Salad
- 1 bag of Red Delicious Apples
- 4 containers of grapes (red and green)
Questions? Please contact Susan Lee at susanslee@comcast.net.
All-Church Conference Meeting • Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7pm
This year’s All-Church Conference will be on Tuesday, November 14 at 7pm. This gathering holds great significance for our faith community as we come together to celebrate our ministries in 2023. Our District Superintendent, Rev. Derek Nakano will preside over the meeting. All are invited to hear about the state of our church and other important updates. More details to come!
Thanksgiving Meal Work Party • Sunday, Nov. 19 & Monday, Nov. 20
BYG is once again partnering with Kimball Elementary School to provide Thanksgiving meals for food-insecure families. We’ll gather on Sunday, November 19, after worship to prepare apple crisps together in the LAC kitchen. Additionally, on Monday evening at 6pm in the LAC kitchen, we’ll make mashed potatoes and bake apple crisps (a light dinner will be provided). We plan to deliver the meals to Kimball Elementary School on Tuesday, the 21st, in the morning. Please contact BYG Directors or Terri Adolfo for more details.
The Beacon is Now Available!
Read the latest issue of The Beacon newsletter, here!
October/November Calendar
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