All are Welcome
- Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
- Scholarship Sunday
- August 3, 2025
- 10:00AM
- View the livestream
Sermon Questions
- What are the different fears that paralyze us in our lives, especially in our relationship to God?
- How can we know that God is always with us, even in difficult times?
- What does it mean for God to say, “I have called you by name; you are mine”?
Order of Worship
| Prelude Come to the Table TFWS #2264 Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Land Acknowledgement Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| *Call to Worship Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, February 2025 Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| *Opening Hymn Gather Us In TFWS #2236 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Mariko Ronan |
| First Scripture Reading Jeremiah 17:7-8 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Mariko Ronan |
| Children’s Sermon Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Special Music God of Wonders Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong Blaine Praise Band |
| Presentation of the 2025 Scholarship Recipients Michelle Vaughan |
| Second Scripture Reading Isaiah 43:1-7 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Mariko Ronan |
| Sermon Do Not Fear Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Song of Reflection As a Fire Is Meant for Burning TFWS #2237 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Mission Guatemala Commissioning of Missioners Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Holy Communion Pastor Karen Yokota Love and Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Introduction to the Offering Mariko Ronan |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Mariko Ronan |
| Announcements Pastor Karen Yokota Love |
| *Closing Hymn We Are Called TFWS #2172 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Pastor Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude We Are Called TFWS #2172 Kathy Onishi |
| Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room Pastor Jeney Park-Hearn Dale Kaneko |
| Altar Flowers Carol Kastrup |
Daily Lectionary Readings
Announcements
Seeking Benefit Bazaar Beneficiary Nominees!
Due date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:59 PM!
Save the Date: Blaine Memorial UMC’s Annual Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Currently, the Bazaar Committee is seeking nominations for a beneficiary for the upcoming autumn bazaar! Please submit a brief description of your recommended beneficiary recipient to the Church Office by Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:59 PM! (for review and approval by Ad Board).
If you have an organization in mind, please fill out the Beneficiary Nominations Form. If you have any questions, please contact Yuki Sofronas.
Wednesday Prayer and Coffee
- When: 9:00AM
- Where: Zoom
Join us for prayer and community on Wednesdays at 9:00AM on Zoom. Our time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. This is a great way to continue with Lent, 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.
Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang
We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration.
We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.
Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.
Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats
Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity.
You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.
We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!
Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC!
- When: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM
- Where: Church Office
Riverton Park UMC needs:
- Diapers (sizes 3 through 7)
- Diaper wipes
- Kitchen pots and pans
- Paper plates
- Toothpaste
- Long grain rice
- Cooking Oil
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.
View the August 2025 Calendar
