All are Welcome
- Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- September 1, 2024
- 10:00am, Hybrid Worship
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- Thanks to Carol Kastrup for providing today’s flower arrangement.
Order of Worship
| Prelude Ave verum corpus By W.A. Mozart Yuki Sofronas |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Song We Sing to You, O God (TFWS #2001) Michelle Vaughan and Miriam Tong |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| First Scripture Reading James 1:17-27 (CEB) Dale Kaneko |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Second Scripture Reading Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Tsutomu Nagoya, Dale Kaneko |
| Sermon Heart of the Matter Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Meditation Spirit Song (UMH #347) Michelle Vaughan and Miriam Tong |
| Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Introduction to the Offering Dale Kaneko |
| Offertory Music Miriam Tong |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Miriam Tong |
| *Prayer of Dedication Dale Kaneko |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Closing Hymn Sent Forth by God’s Blessing Michelle Vaughan and Miriam Tong (UMH #664) |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Blessed Assurance By Knapp/Carter Yuki Sofronas |
Sermon Questions
- Which of your family traditions mean the most to you and why?
- Looking at Jesus’ list of the things that “defile us,” which of your habits challenge your relationship with God?
- What is one new “heart habit” that could bring you closer to God this week?
Daily Lectionary
| Sunday, September 01, 2024 Song of Solomon 2:8-13 and Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 and Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 |
| Monday, September 02, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 144:9-15; Song of Solomon 3:6-11; 1 Timothy 4:6-16; Complementary: Psalm 106:1-6, 13-23, 47-48; Deuteronomy 4:9-14; 1 Timothy 4:6-16 |
| Tuesday, September 03, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 144:9-15; Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3; 1 Peter 2:19-25; Complementary: Psalm 106:1-6, 13-23, 47-48; Deuteronomy 4:15-20; 1 Peter 2:19-25 |
| Wednesday, September 04, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 144:9-15; Song of Solomon 8:5-7; Mark 7:9-23; Complementary: Psalm 106:1-6, 13-23, 47-48; Deuteronomy 4:21-40; Mark 7:9-23 |
| Thursday, September 05, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 125; Proverbs 1:1-19; Romans 2:1-11; Complementary: Psalm 146; Isaiah 30:27-33; Romans 2:1-11 |
| Friday, September 06, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 125; Proverbs 4:10-27; Romans 2:12-16; Complementary: Psalm 146; Isaiah 32:1-8; Romans 2:12-16 |
| Saturday, September 07, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 125; Proverbs 8:1-31; Matthew 15:21-31; Complementary: Psalm 146; Isaiah 33:1-9; Matthew 15:21-31 |
Announcements
Tsuru for Solidarity Presents: Liberation Obon!
September 1, 2024, 1:00pm to Dusk
Outside the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) 1623 E J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
Shut down NWDC! Liberation Obon will celebrate ancestors and resilience to end immigrant detention! Join La Resistencia and Tsuru for Solidarity as we protest wrongful imprisonment.
Activities will include:
- Traditional circle and street folk dancing
- Children’s art making
- Giant Daruma!
- Community food trucks Healing ceremonies
- Speakers from inside NWDC
Wear your heritage clothing! Blaine will organize a group to go to the obon after worship! Please contact Rev. Karen is you’re interested in participating!
Prayers and Coffee on Zoom • Wednesdays at 9am
Join Rev. Karen for prayer and community on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM on Zoom. Our time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. 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. Hope to see you on Wednesday.
Beacon Newsletter Announcement
During September, stories and content for Blaine Memorial UMC’s newsletter, the “Beacon” will be uploaded to our website blaineonline.org. It is a busy time for Rev. Karen as she continues to search for support staff to lead our youth and perform other tasks to continue maintaining Blaine Memorial’s vibrant ministry. We are also working to improve our printing services and our ministry online – which also need time to develop.
Stay connected through announcements in our Sunday Worship Bulletin and at blaineonline.org. You can also follow Blaine Memorial UMC on Facebook.
Reflections on 120 Years of Grace Discussion Sessions • 9/15, 9/22, 10/13, 10/20
The Archives Committee is sponsoring a four-part discussion series on the 120-year history and future of Blaine Memorial UMC, titled “Reflections on 120 Years of Grace.” The discussion sessions will be held 11:45 AM-12:45 PM after Sunday worship in the Webb Room. Light refreshments will be served.
The first session, titled “Go Forth in Hope,” will discuss the early church from 1904 to 1941. The second session, titled “Strong in Hope,” will discuss the incarcerated church in WW II and the postwar rebuilding of the church to 1964. The third session, titled “Serve in Love,” will center on the years 1965 to 2024 and the fourth, titled “Into the Future,” will reflect on what we have learned and discuss our visions for the future development of the church. Materials will be presented from the archives as well as church members knowledgeable about each period will speak of their experiences.
The Archives Committee is organizing a “competition” organized by Shig Nishida. Submit your reflections on the history and future of Blaine Memorial UMC. Submit a few sentences, a paragraph, a short essay, short graphic novel/cartoon/anime, short play, a prayer, poems, music/song (new composition or lyrics sung to the tune of a known song), artwork, video, dance, etc. Let us read/hear/see/feel your thoughts on the 120 years of Grace and the next 120 years of Grace for Blaine Memorial UMC. Submit your entries to the Blaine Memorial UMC office at blaineoffice@yahoo.com by October 27, 2024 (sooner than later is preferred).
The Archives Committee continually seeks relevant church documents, photographs, and other materials and memorabilia to add to our archival records and illuminate previously unknown parts of our church’s history. Please let the committee know if you have any materials to donate or materials for the committee to scan and add to the archives.
Asian Camp 50th Anniversary Event (Southern California) • October 12
Calling all Asian Camp campers, counselors, directors, past and present! RSVP for this years AC 50th anniversary event on October 12! RSVPs & ticket purchasing is due by August 20th, 2024.
- Visit withjoy.com/asiancamp
- Ticket purchasing will be done through PayPal found at njaumccamps.org/50th OR checks made out to NJAUMC Camping Ministries, sent to our Camping Board Finance Chair Carol Tondo at 2313 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
In addition, the Sunday following (10/13), we will be having a joint gathering/service at Centenary UMC at 2PM. Join us in continuing to fellowship together as we celebrate 50 years of camp! Please contact Rev. Karen if you have any questions.
Afghanistan and Ukrainian Refugee Donation Ministry
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 include 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 at the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 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, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 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. Other Questions? Please contact Donna Sekijima or Anne Arakaki-Lock.