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Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by Web Team on Nov 19, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Episcopal News, Giving, Innovation Hub, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Videos, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

Sunday Nov. 19, 2023
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship

Prelude • We Are Called
Miriam Tong

Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

*Call to Worship
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

*Opening Hymn • How Great Thou Art (UMH #77)
Miriam Tong, Michelle Vaughan, and Neal Komedal

Opening Prayer
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

First Scripture Reading • Matthew 25:14-30 (CEB, JLB)
Jamie Yates and Tsutomu Nagoya

Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

Second Scripture Reading • Psalm 98 (NRSVUE, JLB)
Shig Nishida and Tsutomu Nagoya

Sermon • Gratitude of Joy
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Hymn of Reflection • What Gift Can We Bring (UMH #87)
Miriam Tong, Michelle Vaughan, and Neal Komedal

Introduction to the Offering
Shig Nishida

Offertory Music • “Seek Ye First” by Karen Lafferty
Miriam Tong

*Doxology • Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94)
Miriam Tong, Michelle Vaughan, and Neal Komedal

*Prayer of Dedication and Consecration of Pledge Cards
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Closing Hymn • I Come with Joy (UMH #617)
Miriam Tong, Michelle Vaughan, and Neal Komedal

*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Postlude “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” by Rick Founds
Miriam Tong

Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Zoom Breakout Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Sermon Questions

1. Do you ever find it difficult to joyfully praise God?

2. Is it difficult to trust that God will bring forth justice?

3. What are a few of the simple (or small) things in life you have been grateful for this week?

4. How have you seen God at work this week?

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, November 20, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 83:1-4, 9-10, 17-18; Judges 4:8-24; Romans 2:1-11
Complementary: Psalm 9:1-14; Zechariah 1:7-17; Romans 2:1-11

Tuesday, November 21, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 83:1-4, 9-10, 17-18; Exodus 2:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
Complementary: Psalm 9:1-14; Zechariah 2:1-5; 5:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

Wednesday, November 22, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 83:1-4, 9-10, 17-18; Esther 7:1-10; Matthew 24:45-51
Complementary: Psalm 9:1-14; Job 16:1-21; Matthew 24:45-51

Thursday, November 23, 2023: Thanksgiving Day, USA
Semi-continuous: Psalm 100; Genesis 48:15-22; Revelation 14:1-11
Complementary: Psalm 95:1-7a; 1 Kings 22:13-23; Revelation 14:1-11

Friday, November 24, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 100; Isaiah 40:1-11; Revelation 22:1-9
Complementary: Psalm 95:1-7a; 1 Chronicles 17:1-15; Revelation 22:1-9

Saturday, November 25, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 100; Ezekiel 34:25-31; Matthew 12:46-50
Complementary: Psalm 95:1-7a; Isaiah 44:21-28; Matthew 12:46-50

Announcements

https://www.youtube.com/live/iFe_vyAriXY?si=0Gq8u7YbfftEW7p8

Video: All-Church Conference Meeting

This year’s All-Church Conference took place on Tuesday, November 14 at 7pm. This gathering held great significance for our faith community as we come together to celebrate our ministries in 2023. Our District Superintendent, Rev. Derek Nakano will presided over the meeting. View the video.

Video: BYG Suno Dogs Support Maui Relief!

Associate Director of the Blaine Youth Group, Kaylee Yokoyama, presents the team’s efforts to support Maui through it’s contributions of Suno Dog sales at this year’s Bazaar. Learn how the youth worked together to prep delicious Suno Dogs, as well as train youth in managing their booth.

Special thanks to Revs. Mia and Karen as well as our photographers and videographers, Kai Yamamoto, Kobe Yamamoto, and Joshua Santos.

View the Original Video page for more!

Poinsettias on the Altar • Order now through December 17, 2023

Advent season is here and it is time to sign up for poinsettias for the altar. You may dedicate a poinsettia in celebration of a person or an event, in memory of a loved one or to honor God’s glory. Poinsettias may be taken home after our Christmas Eve services. Each plant is $12.00. The deadline for Poinsettia Orders will be Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Download the order form here.

**Choir openings are available! Contact Eugene Onishi for more info!**

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.

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.

Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Nov. 22 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!

Greening of Blaine 2023

All are welcome to participate in the Greening of Blaine 2023. There will be two work parties, this year:

Tuesday, Nov. 28 (10a-12p) – Worship Committee & Pam Ikegami will focus on the Sanctuary.
Saturday, Dec. 2 (9a-12p) – Volunteers will mount the wreaths, garlands, and swags to decorate the outside of the church and to install the year’s Christmas tree. Lunch will be provided.

Please come take part! No prior experience necessary. Bring a tool to trim greenery for the wreaths! Welcome!

Gender and Faith Workshop • Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7pm

Join the Reconciling Ministries Task Force Team for a Gender and Faith Workshop, Wednesday November 29 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. We’ll build upon our learning from last session as we explore gender expression, pronouns, and gender expansiveness in the Bible. We’ll continue to follow the video and discussion-based curriculum called Theology, Identity, and Me. We hope you’ll join us!

View the Beacon News Page!

Read the latest issue of The Beacon newsletter, here or check out past issues.

November 2023 Calendar

Click on calendar to view the PDF.

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by Web Team on Nov 11, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Innovation Hub, Sermons, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome

Sunday Nov. 12, 2023, 10am
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship

Prelude
“Would I Have Answered When You Called”
Ralph Williams
Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Reconciling Ministries Announcement
The Reconciling Ministries Team

*Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Opening Hymn
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
(UMH #133)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Honoring Our Veterans
Tom Kometani

First Scripture Reading
Matthew 25:1-13 (CEB, JLB)
Ron Nobuyama and Tsutomu Nagoya

Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka

The Baptism of Janet Kometani
Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, and Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Special Music
“Now We Thank You, Lord” by J.P. Williams, D. Nolan
Blaine Memorial Choir

Stewardship Campaign 2024
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Second Scripture
Reading Psalm 98: 1-3 (CEB, JLB)
Ron Nobuyama and Tsutomu Nagoya

Sermon
Together for Joy: New Song
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

Hymn of Reflection
They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
(TFWS #2223)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Offering
Ron Nobuyama

*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
(UMH #94)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

*Prayer of Dedication
Ron Nobuyama

Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Closing Hymn
Together We Serve
(TFWS #2175)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

*Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

Postlude
“May You Run and Not Be Weary“
by P. Murakami, H. Hanson
Kathy Onishi

Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Zoom Breakout Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Sermon Questions

1. What does Psalm 98:1-3 teach us about the joy and praise that should be associated with stewardship?

2. How can we interpret the “new song” mentioned in the passage in the context of stewardship?

3. How does joyful stewardship differ from mere duty or obligation?

4. How can this passage inspire us to be more mindful and intentional stewards of the gifts and resources that God has entrusted to us?*

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, November 13, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 78; Joshua 24:25-33; 1 Corinthians 14:20-25
Complementary: Psalm 63; Amos 8:7-14; 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Tuesday, November 14, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 78; Nehemiah 8:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Complementary: Psalm 63; Joel 1:1-14; 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Wednesday, November 15, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 78; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Matthew 24:29-35
Complementary: Psalm 63; Joel 3:9-21; Matthew 24:29-35

Thursday, November 16, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 123; Judges 2:6-15; Revelation 16:1-7
Complementary: Psalm 90:1-8, 12; Ezekiel 6:1-14; Revelation 16:1-7

Friday, November 17, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 123; Judges 2:16-23; Revelation 16:8-21
Complementary: Psalm 90:1-8, 12; Ezekiel 7:1-9; Revelation 16:8-21

Saturday, November 18, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 123; Judges 5:1-12; Matthew 12:43-45
Complementary: Psalm 90:1-8, 12; Ezekiel 7:10-27; Matthew 12:43-45

Announcements

Poinsettias on the Altar • Order now through December 17, 2023

Download the order form here.

Choir members needed! • Tues. at 7pm, Sun. at 9am, 11:45am

Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Nov. 15 at 9am

For more information, contact the church office for details!

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

Greening of Blaine 2023

All are welcome to participate in the Greening of Blaine 2023. There will be two work parties, this year:

Tuesday, Nov. 28 (10a-12p) – Worship Committee & Pam Ikegami will focus on the Sanctuary.
Saturday, Dec. 2 (9a-12p) – Volunteers will mount the wreaths, garlands, and swags to decorate the outside of the church and to install the year’s Christmas tree. Lunch will be provided.

Please come take part! No prior experience necessary. Bring a tool to trim greenery for the wreaths! Welcome!

Visit the Poinsettia page!

Orders are now open for Poinsettias on the Altar. Read more.

The Beacon is Now Available!

Read the latest issue of The Beacon newsletter, here!

November 2023 Calendar

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BYG Update

Posted by Web Team on Nov 7, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Weekly Calendar

**Blaine Memorial Youth peel and chop apples to make apple crisps. Their work will help support families at Kimball Elementary School.**

BYG focuses on gratitude and service

By Kaylee Yokoyama, photos by Kai Yamamoto

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Meal
• Nov. 19

Apple Crisp Making
• Nov. 19

Mashed Potato Making
• Nov. 20

Kimball Delivery
• Nov. 21

As autumn leaves are falling down, we are putting the pieces into place and focusing towards acts of service. As the Blaine Youth Group has been known to do in the past, we’ve begun honoring Thanksgiving as a time of gratitude and service. During mid-November, BYG will prepare and serve Thanksgiving meals for families at Kimball Elementary. We encourage the youth to extend grace to our community through acts of service.

This time of the year is a busy time for lots of families. As we approach the season of giving, Thanksgiving is a time for our youth to remember what they are most thankful for and how they can use their gifts to serve others.

With our youth balancing school and extracurriculars, it can be difficult to manage our priorities and maintain our faith. BYG intends to continually remind the youth to give grace to others, whether at church, school, or home. We should always give thanks. BYG wants to emphasize the fact that stewardship should not only be highlighted in our faith during the month of November, but year round. We plan to continually remind and offer opportunities to be stewards through various projects throughout the year.

Thank you Blaine congregation for continuing to support youth throughout various Blaine events! Please make sure to keep a look out for upcoming BYG events, news, and announcements.

BYG meets on Sundays at 10:00 AM. We will gather in the Sanctuary for the beginning of worship service before transitioning over to the Nishida Room for BYG time after the children’s message.

Blaine Youth Group (BYG) is a place where youth (6th-12th grade) are invited into a loving community and celebrated as they are. BYG provides a safe environment for youth to build lasting friendships, grow spiritually, learn acceptance of self and others, express compassion for the world, and develop a love for God. BYG has a space for any person who is interested and all are welcome.

Contact Information:

Director of Youth Ministry: Lynne Onishi

Associate Directors of Youth Ministry: Kai Yamamoto and Kaylee Yokoyama

Visit the Poinsettia page!

Orders are now open for Poinsettias on the Altar. Read more.

The Beacon is Now Available!

Read the latest issue of The Beacon newsletter, here!

November 2023 Calendar

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Gratitude for our Blaine’s Benefit Bazaar!

Posted by Web Team on Nov 6, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Prayer, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Weekly Calendar

***Pam Ikegami and Donna Sekijima learn how to make manju.***

Gratitude for our Blaine’s Benefit Bazaar!

By Lesley Okura, photos by Kai Yamamoto, et. al.

On October 7, 2023 Blaine Memorial UMC resurrected the Benefit Bazaar after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic! This year’s beneficiary was Maui Recovery and Relief through United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

With the help of those who donated time, talent, and hard-work, we were able to receive donations of plants, get good deals on meat and chicken for curry (as well as rice). Also, because of our volunteers, delicious menu items such as udon, ohagi and other delights were available. It’s these wonderful volunteers who really made this year’s Bazaar a success I hoped it would be.

***Rev. Karen Yokota Love catches up with Judy and Bruce Yasutake and Wendall Watanabe.***

Thank you, Rev. Karen, for making your first Blaine apple and blueberry pies, and for bringing your pastoral leadership and wisdom to us. Thank you, Rev. Mia, for shepherding our young people (which was kind of like wrangling kittens). Thank you, Yuki Sofronas, for taking care of the many inquiries, the posters, and for facility support.

**Stephanie Nishida, Roberta Yoshioka and Julie Shioshita make pie dough.**

Last but not least, I would like to give a big “Thank You” to our Blaine Family, specifically to our the list of volunteers. Listing all of our helpers would take six pages, so I will feature our “headliners” here and when possible, throw out hugs and pats on the backs for jobs well done in every committee. Your time and dedication are always welcome. You are absolutely necessary for success and your hard work is a heartfelt gesture toward UMCOR’s Maui Relief effort.

***Leslie Okura and the gang prepare berries for pie-making!***

God answered my prayers. Thank you all for a wonderful community-based event that we have welcomed back at Blaine Memorial UMC!

Lesley Okura and Ron Nobuyama served as Co-Chairs for this year’s Benefit Bazaar at Blaine Memorial UMC.

Bazaar 2023 Supporters

Tsukemono

Jim Okura
Dave Hayasaka

Grill Pit Masters

Joe Adolfo
Jason Lew
Tim Ikegami
Howard Nakase
Steve Sofronas

BBQ Marinade

Steve Sakahara

Rice

John Hodge

Poster Design Team

Allyson and Steve

Farmers Market

Wendy Yates

Produce Donation Support

SK Produce

Plant Donations

Dave Yorozu, T. Yorozu Gardening

Curry Meat & Chicken

Red Apple Market

Curry Prep

Tina Fujii

Rice & Food Storage

Uwajimaya

Bakery Sales

Julie Lock

Pie and Ohagi Sales

Terri Adolfo

Ohagi Makers

Donna Sekijima and friends

Pie Masters

Ruth Watanabe
Tom and Roberta Yoshioka

Set-Up

Lynne Onishi and the youth leaders and helpers

Signage

Kim Furugori

IT Support

Susan Lee

Paper Goods Shoppers

Ron Nobuyama
Barbara Nagaoka

Cashiering

Barbara Nagaoka
George Yates

Take-Out Support

Dale Watanabe
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Udon Bowl Support

Lisa Mar

Bazaar Committee

Lesley Okura
Ron Nobuyama
Barbara Nagaoka
Sally Sekijima
Anne Arakaki-Lock

Procurement, Etc.

Brian Okura

Dishwashing

Joel Ing and his dishwashing crew

Pastoral & Staff Support

Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Yuki Sofronas

Visit the Poinsettia page!

Orders are now open for Poinsettias on the Altar. Read more.

The Beacon is Now Available!

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November 2023 Calendar

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Thanksgiving and Giving Tree Ministries 2023

Posted by Web Team on Nov 6, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Weekly Calendar

**Our young folks and parents prepare peeled apples to make apple crisp as part of a hearty Thanksgiving meal for Kimball Elementary School families.**

Thanksgiving and Giving Tree Ministries 2023

By Terri Adolfo with Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

We are partnering with Kimball Elementary School this year to provide Thanksgiving meals and Christmas gifts for underprivileged students and families. Kimball is anticipating a greater need from their student community this year due to the increased number of students experiencing homelessness. These students in need are part of the McKinney-Vento program (a national homeless assistance program for students and youth).

Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving meals will mostly be store-bought, and we will gather to make apple crisps and mashed potatoes. Everyone is welcome, so please come join us to prepare food.

Apple Crisps & Mashed Potatoes

On Sunday (11/19) after Fellowship Hour, we will prepare apple crisps in the LAC Kitchen. On Monday (11/20) at 6:00PM, we will begin our evening together with a light dinner in the Social Hall. Afterwards, we will make mashed potatoes and bake apple crisps in the LAC Kitchen.

Please contact the BYG Directors if you have any questions.

Giving Tree

The Giving Tree (Christmas Tree) will be in the Social Hall from November 12-26, dressed with gift tags. Please reach out to the Blaine Office to arrange tag pickups during Office Hours (Tuesday-Friday from 10:00AM-4:00PM) if you are not able to pick up after worship. Gift tags that are not taken by Sunday (11/26), will be collected and distributed to volunteer shoppers. If you are not able to take tags but would like to participate or help, we gratefully accept donations. Please return wrapped gifts with tags securely attached no later than Sunday (12/3).

Donations for the Thanksgiving Meal and the Giving Tree can be made through Blaine’s website, text/SMS, cash/check, and Realm. Please indicate your offering as “Special Donations/Other” and memo it as “Thanksgiving Meal” or “Giving Tree.”

Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support to help bless those in need in our community!

Please contact Terri Adolfo if you have any questions.

Visit the Poinsettia page!

Orders are now open for Poinsettias on the Altar. Read more.

The Beacon is Now Available!

Read the latest issue of The Beacon newsletter, here!

November 2023 Calendar

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Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by Web Team on Nov 5, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Miscellaneous, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

All Saints Sunday
November 5, 2023,
10am • Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship

Prelude
Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
(Music: Harold Friedell, Words: Percy Dearmer)
Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

*Opening Hymn
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
(UMH #110, verses 1,2)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

*Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Hymn
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
(UMH #110, v.3-4)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

First Scripture Reading
Matthew 23:1-12 (CEB, JLB)
Kaylee Yokoyama and Tsutomu Nagoya

Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
The children are dismissed to the Ed. Wing.

Special Music
They Shall Soar Like Eagles
Words and Music by Laura Manzo
Eugene and Kathy Onishi, Leann Onishi, Lisa Hirayama, and Miriam Tong

Prayers of the People
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Second Scripture Reading
Matthew 6:20-31 (CEB, JLB)
Kaylee Yokoyama and Tsutomu Nagoya

Third Scripture Reading
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NRSVUE)
Kaylee Yokoyama and Tsutomu Nagoya

Sermon
Gratitude for Our Saints
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Sermon
Gratitude for Our Saints
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Hymn of Response
For All the Saints
(UMH #711, verses 1, 2, 4, 6)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Holy Communion with The Reading of Our Saints
Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, Shig Nishida and Gail Nomura

Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Kathy Onishi

Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Closing Song
Hymn of Promise (UMH #707)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Postlude
One God and Father of Us All
By P. Carlson, K. Matthews, J. Carraway
Kathy Onishi

Zoom Breakout Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Reading of Our Saints on All Saints Day

From November 1, 2022 – October 31, 2023

Arthur Yorozu, September 26, 2022

Minoru Uchimura, October 19, 2022

Atsu Sato, November 7, 2022

Tak Chikamura, November 17, 2022

Kiyo Toda, November 26, 2022

Kevin Graham, February 10, 2023

George Kaminishi, February 14, 2023

Masa Hirano, February 25, 2023

Christine Yada, March 10, 2023

Bob Watanabe, March 14, 2023

Mary Maniwa, April 2023

Miyeko Mochizuki, April 9, 2023

June Sato, June 15, 2023

Connie Kobata, July 11, 2023

Shizue Watanabe, July 13, 2023

Tami Mitsui, July 13, 2023

Satoshi Yamamoto, July 17, 2023

Akemi Sanaye Kurushima, August 1, 2023

Sermon Questions

1. What saint in your life has had the greatest influence on your faith?

2. It is common to think about “saints” as holier-than-thou and as the rare few. By virtue of our baptism, we are all called toward being saints. Do you think of yourself as called to be a saint? Why or why not? What difference would it make if you thought of yourself as a saint?

3. What does it mean to be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses?

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, November 6, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 128; Joshua 4:1-24; 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Complementary: Psalm 5; Jeremiah 5:18-31; 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Tuesday, November 7, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 128; Joshua 6:1-16, 20; Acts 13:1-12
Complementary: Psalm 5; Lamentations 2:13-17; Acts 13:1-12

Wednesday, November 8, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 128; Joshua 10:12-14; Matthew 15:1-9
Complementary: Psalm 5; Proverbs 16:21-33; Matthew 15:1-9

Thursday, November 9, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 78:1-7; Joshua 5:10-12; Revelation 8:6-9:12
Complementary: Psalm 70; Amos 1:1-2:5; Revelation 8:6-9:12

Friday, November 10, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 78:1-7; Joshua 8:30-35; Revelation 9:13-21
Complementary: Psalm 70; Amos 3:1-12; Revelation 9:13-21

Saturday, November 11, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 78:1-7; Joshua 20:1-9; Matthew 24:1-14
Complementary: Psalm 70; Amos 4:6-13; Matthew 24:1-14

Announcements

All Saints Sunday • Today

On All Saints Day, United Methodists publicly remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away. We will say the names of Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church members who passed away from November 1, 2022 – October 31, 2023 and a bell will be rung to remember them.

Please bring pictures of your loved ones (relatives, friends, animal companions) to honor and celebrate their memory and your time with them. You are welcome to bring photos, artwork, trinkets, tokens, prose, and poetry to place on the altar in remembrance of your dearly departed. Please bring items that you feel comfortable leaving on the altar as we will remember our departed ones at our All Saints Worship Service.

Poinsettias on the Altar • Order now through December 17, 2023

Download the order form here.

College Application Zoom Meeting • Saturday, Nov. 11, 7pm

College application season is upon us so if you are a parent of a current college applicant, a parent of a prospective applicant or someone with questions about the process, please join us for a panel discussion! All are welcome to join our Zoom meeting on Saturday, November 11th at 7pm PST.

Our panel of parents and college students will be available to answer all your questions. We will begin with a brief presentation on a few key topics and then open the floor to questions. There are no trivial concerns so please bring all your questions, big or small.

If you plan on attending the event or just want to send in a question, scan the QR code and fill out the form! E-mail any concerns about the event itself, here. Absolutely everyone is welcome so if you know anyone who would benefit from this discussion, feel free to invite them to our event. We hope to see you all there!

Check out the RSVP and Question Submission