All are Welcome!
- Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
- October 20, 2024
- 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
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- Today’s altar flowers are provided by the Kometani Family in memory of Tom Kometani.
Order of Worship
| Prelude Great Is the Lord Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship David Yorozu |
| *Opening Song Jesu, Jesu (UMH #432) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer David Yorozu |
| Scripture Reading Mark 10:35-45 (NRSVUE) Tsutomu Nagoya, David Yorozu |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music I Will Follow Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Sermon Not So With You Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn |
| Hymn of Meditation Lord Whose Love Through Humble Service (UMH #581) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Invitation to the Offering David Yorozu |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication David Yorozu |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Closing Hymn The Summons (TFWS #2130) Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn |
| Postlude Love the Lord Your God Jean and Jim Strathdee Kathy Onishi |
Sermon Questions
- What personal power do you hold and how do you hold it?
- What power does Blaine Memorial hold and how do we hold it?
- How are we becoming more like Jesus in our lives today?
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, October 20, 2024 Job 38:1-7, (34-41) and Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c • Isaiah 53:4-12 and Psalm 91:9-16 • Hebrews 5:1-10 • Mark 10:35-45 |
| Monday, October 21, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 75 • Job 40:1-24 • Hebrews 6:1-12 Complementary: Psalm 37:23-40 • 1 Samuel 8:1-18 • Hebrews 6:1-12 |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 75 • Job 41:1-11 • Hebrews 6:13-20 Complementary: Psalm 37:23-40 • 1 Samuel 10:17-25 • Hebrews 6:13-20 |
| Wednesday, October 23, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 75 • Job 41:12-34 • John 13:1-17 Complementary: Psalm 37:23-40 • 1 Samuel 12:1-25 • John 13:1-17 |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 34:1-8 • 2 Kings 20:12-19 • Hebrews 7:1-10; Complementary: Psalm 126 • Jeremiah 23:9-15 • Hebrews 7:1-10 |
| Friday, October 25, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 34:1-8 • Nehemiah 1:1-11 • Hebrews 7:11-22; Complementary: Psalm 126 • Jeremiah 26:12-24 • Hebrews 7:11-22 |
| Saturday, October 26, 2024: Semi-continuous: Psalm 34:1-8 • Job 42:7-9 • Mark 8:22-26; Complementary: Psalm 126 • Jeremiah 29:24-32 • Mark 8:22-26 |
Announcements
Pastor Appreciation Lunch • Today after Worship
Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month? Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is hosting a Pastor Appreciation Lunch next Sunday, October 20, immediately after worship in the Social Hall. Join us for a delicious meal and celebrate Revs. Karen, Jeney, Mark, and Cruz!
This celebration was established in 1992 with a mission of uplifting and encouraging pastors, missionaries and religious workers. Let’s celebrate our pastors and lift them up for their hard work, ministry, and dedication to Blaine Memorial UMC.
Reflections on 120 Years of Grace Discussion: “Into the Future” • Today, 11:45a-12:45p
The Archives Committee concludes the 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 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. after Sunday service in the Social Hall on October 13 and 20, 2024. Light refreshments will be served.
Today’s final session, 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.
There will be ample time for participants to ask questions and share their own thoughts. Please join us in learning more about our church’s history and begin discussions on our visions for the next 120 years.
Creative Competition • Submissions due October 27
In conjunction with this discussion series, the Archives Committee is organizing another “competition” organized by Shig Nishida. We are asking members to submit their reflections on the history and future of Blaine Memorial UMC. This can take the form of submitting 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 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. Monetary donations in support of the work of the archives are also appreciated.
“Context: Putting Scripture in Its Place” Fall Book Study Continues • October 22
You’re invited to join Rev. Dr. John Miyahara (UMC Navy Chaplain), Rev. Brian Lee (Simpson UMC in Arvada, CO), and congregation members of the Japanese American United Methodist Caucus in a 6-week book study. We will be reading Context: Putting Scripture in its Place. Please note that reading the book isn’t required!
Books are available in the Church Office for $17.00. The study continues on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 PM. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the beginning of the book study date. Please contact Rev. Karen will any questions.
Prayers and Coffee on Zoom • Wednesdays at 9am
Join Anne Arakaki-Lock 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.
Trunk or Treat! • Sunday, October 27 after Worship Service
Trunk-or-Treat is a wonderful opportunity for our church to provide a safe trick-or-treat experience for families.
Costumes are encouraged! We love to see everyone dressed up, even the adults!
Once again, please be sensitive in regards to costumes that are too scary or gory. We also ask that your costume not have a mask that covers your entire face of that your face is painted in a way that makes you unrecognizable. For safety reasons, all adults should be able to recognize the faces of the other adults.
Would you like to participate and/or decorate your trunk? Please contact Jennifer Lew.
Read more about Trunk or Treat, here!
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.
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