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Posted by on Jul 16, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

  • Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
  • Hybrid Worship
  • July 16, 2023
  • Continue scrolling for the bulletin or view the print version.

Order of Worship

Prelude
You Are Mine
By David Haas
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
(Based on VBS Lessons)
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Hymn
This Is the Day x2 (UMH #657)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
Matthew 6:5-14 (NRSVUE, JLB)
Marisa Ikegami, Tsutomu Nagoya
Prayer of Commissioning
Asian Camp and Zephyr Point Campers
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music
Food Truck Party • Feed My Sheep
BS Volunteers, Campers, Church School
VBS Reflections
VBS Participants
Prayer of the People
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music for Offering
The Good Stuff
VBS Volunteers and Campers
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
We Are the Church (UMH #558)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
My Life Is In You, Lord
By Daniel Gardner Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

VBS Daily Themes and Scriptures

Food Truck Party Theme

• “Give Us Our Daily Bread.” (Matthew 6:11)

VBS Bible Stories

• Day 1: God Provides Manna and Quail (Exodus 16)

• Day 2: Elijah, the widow, and the Endless Oil (1 Kings 17:8-16)

• Day 3: Daniel and Friends Eating the Good Stuff (Daniel 1)

• Day 4: Jesus Feeds the 5,000 Plus (John 6: 1-13)

• Day 5: Jesus Cooks the Catch of the Day (John 21:1-17) Reflection Questions: How often do you ask God for what you need? Can you think of a time that God provided something that you really needed? If so, how did it happen? How are you spiritually nourished by God?

Reflection Questions

• How often do you ask God for what you need?

• Can you think of a time that God provided something that you really needed? If so, how did it happen?

• How are you spiritually nourished by God?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, July 17, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Micah 1:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Complementary: Psalm 92; Leviticus 26:3-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Tuesday, July 18, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Jeremiah 49:7-11; Ephesians 4:17-5:2
Complementary: Psalm 92; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Ephesians 4:17-5:2
Wednesday, July 19, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Obadiah 15-21; Matthew 13:10-17
Complementary: Psalm 92; Proverbs 11:23-30; Matthew 13:10-17
Thursday, July 20, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Isaiah 44:1-5; Hebrews 2:1-9
Complementary: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 41:21-29; Hebrews 2:1-9
Friday, July 21, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Ezekiel 39:21-29; Hebrews 6:13-20
Complementary: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 44:9-17; Hebrews 6:13-20
Saturday, July 22, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Exodus 14:9-25; Matthew 7:15-20
omplementary: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 44:18-20; Matthew 7:15-20

Asian Camp! • July 23-28

(for incoming 10th grade-2 years post-high school)
Register by June 25, here

“Looking Back” by Fumiko Kimura

Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • July 5 – August 24

Puget Sound Sumi Artists (PSSA) presents Sumi Strokes of Summer, an exhibit of Sumi Fine Art and a memorial tribute to its founder, Fumiko Kimura (December 1929-March 2023), and a retrospective of 37 years of PSSA art. This event will be held at the Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center (210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371), July 5 – August 24, 9am-4pm, M-F (except holidays). Read more.

Reconciling Ministries Virtual Film Screening (Zoom only) • July 18 and 19

Join the Blaine Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries team for a virtual film screening and discussion event. We’ll be watching and discussing the 2019 documentary film UnUnited: Fighting for LGBTQ Inclusion in the United Methodist Church.

We will host 2 different screening dates/times:

  • Tuesday, July 18 from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Wednesday, July 19 from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

The Zoom link to join this event will be shared via email on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com.

Ongoing Donations for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees

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 are 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 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.

South King County Response Center Collection & Volunteer Hours:

The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm, 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. Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: aarakakilock@gmail.com.

Read our latest issue of the Beacon!

The July edition of the Beacon features stories from our church in celebration of Summer! Download the PDF!

July 2023 Calendar

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Reconciling Ministries Virtual Film Screening (Zoom Only) • July 18 & 19

Join the Blaine Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries team for a virtual film screening and discussion event. We’ll be watching and discussing the 2019 documentary film UnUnited: Fighting for LGBTQ Inclusion in the United Methodist Church.

We will host 2 different screening dates/times:

  • Tuesday, July 18 from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Wednesday, July 19 from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

The Zoom link to join this event will be shared via email on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com.

A group of Blaine young adults and friends went hiking at Twin Falls and enjoyed a lunch together on Sunday, June 25.

New Summer Ministry Ways!

By Lynne Onishi

Greetings from the Innovation Hub!

We’re all looking forward to another summer of hikes, movie nights, fellowship, and adventure. We’re grateful and excited to be doing ministry in new ways that will speak to young people and folks of all ages. Here are just a few highlights of our summer so far. Take a look!

Film Nights:

The Innovation Hub is excited to put on more film and discussion nights this summer! As I’m writing this, the team is planning for a documentary screening and time of discussion around LGBTQ+ folks in the church.

Young Adult Hikes:

Summer is in full swing as our young adult hiking group hits the trails after a long winter season of indoor activities. This hiking ministry provides opportunities for young people to get outdoors, experience creation, and come to know one another more fully as we share in conversation and reflection.

RM Straw Poll:

On Sunday, May 21, the Reconciling Ministries team conducted a straw poll to learn about your attitudes about the reconciling statement and possible affiliation with Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). This is an important step in our congregation’s discernment process. It is not an official vote, but rather a way for our team to hear from you as we plan our next steps.

Church members participate in a straw poll ballot to voice their vote on becoming a Reconciling Ministries churc.

The straw poll ballot asked congregants to read a “reconciling statement” and then choose a number 1 through 5 to indicate current disagreement or support. We also included space for comments and questions for the team. Of the 73 ballots submitted, 66 ballots indicated support for the statement and affiliation with RMN. There were many important questions raised, and the RM team wants to be intentional about addressing your concerns so everyone in our church feels informed.

Friends met at Seattle First UMC to welcome Pride Parade guests.

Most of the questions we received revolved around the impact of affiliating with RMN. While there’s no way to know exactly how affiliating with RMN will impact our unique congregation, we can look for some resources and words of wisdom from other churches who have done this already. Our team is currently reaching out to other local churches who have been through the process, and we are hoping to put together a panel of church leaders to help answer some of your questions. We also want to offer you more space for questions and conversations with our team. The RM team will be hosting a drop-in time during fellowship hour some weeks after worship service. Please be on the lookout for additional details about this!

Lynne Onishi prepares to serve refreshments to parade attendees at last month’s Pride Parade.

The IH team and RM Task Force are always looking for new folks to join us. If you feel called to lend your voice to these important ministries, we invite you to join us at our next team zoom meeting.

Please contact Lynne (lynneonishi@gmail.com) or any of the other team members for more information. Lynne Onishi serves as the director for the Blaine Youth Group and is the Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries Convener.

Read our latest issue of the Beacon!

The July edition of the Beacon features stories from our church in celebration of Summer! Download the PDF!

July 2023 Calendar

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Posted by on Jul 8, 2023 in Archives, Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Innovation Hub, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation

Together, we rise through faith

By Rev. Karen Yokota Love

It’s summertime. The weather is changing. It’s so much lighter, so much later – what a joy! I gazed outside a few evenings ago, assuming that at such a late hour the sun had retired for the day. To my surprise, the sun was shining with no sign of a sunset. I thought, “no matter how I think this should go, the sun will not set until it’s ready.” Imagine if we were such pillars of light that we allowed nothing to get in the way of our shining. When the sun rises, nothing can stop it, it is so high that nothing can get in its way.

This year, all our pillars of light are once again, rising! Nothing seems to get in the way of shining for the people at Blaine.

Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, Masato Takahashi, Janet Kometani, Tom Kometani and Rev. Karen Yokota Love honor those who fought in combat and served our country.

Blaine Memorial UMC members showed up at Lakeview Cemetery for the 78th Annual Nisei Veterans Committee Memorial Day Service. Together we honored relatives, friends, and remembered those who fought in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, served in the Military Intelligence Service and remembered all the Japanese American soldiers who fought and died in wars thereafter.

Erika L. Moritsugu, Dale Watanabe, Rev. Karen Yokota Love, and Chaplain Lisa Ishihara each contributed the NVC Ceremony.

White House Deputy Assistant to President Biden and Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison Erika L. Moritsugu was this year’s keynote speaker. Church Member, Dale Watanabe, provided this year’s Christian-based message and tied in the history of his father and relatives who served in World War II. He also talked about the names that are listed on the Honor Roll Wall at the Minidoka National Historical Site in Hunt, Idaho. Minidoka had the highest percentage of incarcerees from the 10 incarceration camps to serve in the military. Dale tied this link to the Nisei War Memorial at Lakeview Cemetery which honors the 56 American soldiers of Japanese origin.

Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth preaches his Opening Sermon at PNWAC, Tacoma.

At this year’s PNW Annual Conference, Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth announced both Rev. Mia and my appointments to continue to serve as your pastors for the July 2023-June 2024 appointment year. Rev. Jeney and Rev. Mark are also appointed in secondary appointments serving at Blaine. I look forward to what this new year will bring for us and the sparks of light that will be ignited through our ministry together!

Rev. Mia gets ordained by Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth. Her mother, husband (Rev. John Go), mentor, and Rev. Karen (representing the PNW Board of Ordained Ministry) lay hands during service.

I also want to take the time to congratulate Rev. Mia MiKyung Park on her ordination as a Full Elder in the Oregon-Idaho Conference. This is a huge accomplishment and milestone in her life! Ron Nobuyama, Lawrence Paltep, and I flew to Meridian, Idaho, to witness Rev. Mia’s ordination on June 11. What an exciting moment to witness!

Rev. Karen, George Yates, and Ron Nobuyama sit together at the Closing Plenary at the PNW Annual Conference at Mason UMC in Tacoma. Rev. Karen is the clergy representative while George and Ron are lay delegates for BMUMC.

Susan Lee provides information on this year’s Vacation Bible School, during Sunday Worship.

Jr. High Camp, VBS and Asian Camp are standing pillars of light and reminders that we are in the thick of summer. It’s wonderful to see our Church School kids, youth and young adults meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends while finding new ways to connect with God. This year’s VBS theme is Food Truck Party: On a Roll with God, and we are praying that everyone who joins this party will know and experience God’s love, presence, and faithfulness.

This Zoom-only event is coming soon. Contact Lynne Onishi for more details!

Our Reconciling Ministries Team continues to shine a light on an intentional discernment process to explore the outreach, affirmation, and intersectional ministry with and for LGBTQIA+ people at Blaine Memorial UMC. We will continue to engage in deep conversations over the summer by discussing what it means to celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. In our conversations, we continue to discuss what it means and looks like to 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.

At the end of July, I’ll be facilitating a retreat sponsored by the National Japanese American United Methodist Caucus at Lake Tahoe’s Zephyr Point. There will be 100 attendees and a few from Blaine Memorial are attending. Other attendees are coming from our sister Japanese American churches including Wesley UMC, Sacramento Japanese UMC, and members from other historical Japanese American churches of different denominations.

One of the many festive blooms from July 4th in Federal Way, Wash.

As we celebrated Independence Day, I continued noticing that the chains of slavery are just as present as they have ever been – whether it be the inequity that persists in the world, or something as mundane as our slavery to our work or our own busyness. I would like our community to channel the prophet inside of us. I’d like us to slow down and to take this freedom and privilege that we embody to the world and to every interaction we have with every person we meet.

With so much going on in the world, we, who are brave, must continue to be intentional about spreading God’s love. We must continue to rise and shine. Let’s look even deeper, get even more uncomfortable, and let our little lights come together to create a sun that doesn’t go down because someone thinks it should, but a sun that shines, no matter what time of day it is. It’s great to be in community with you and to do ministry with you. Be well and stay healthy. You are loved and a child of God. Be the hope and continue to help your neighbor! Rise up and shine your light of faith!

The Rev. Karen Yokota Love serves as Senior Pastor of Blaine Memorial UMC.

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July 2023 Calendar

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Jul 7, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

  • July 9, 2023
  • Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
  • Hybrid Worship
  • Thank you to Terri Pittman for today’s beautiful flower arrangement!
  • Continue scrolling to view bulletin or view the print version

Order of Worship

Prelude
Blessed Assurance
Music by Phoebe P. Knapp Setting by John Carter
Yuki Sofronas
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Call to Worship
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Opening Hymn
Jesus Loves Me (UMH #191)
Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas
Opening Prayer
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Scripture Reading
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 (NRSVUE)
Malia Yamamoto, Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka
Special Music
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (TFWS #2159)
Phil Onishi and Yuki Sofronas
Sermon
What is Your Call to Do and to Be?
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Hymn of Reflection
What a Friend We Have in Jesus (UMH #526)
Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas
Introduction to the Offering
Malia Yamamoto
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94)
Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas
Prayer of Dedication
Malia Yamamoto
Announcements
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Closing Hymn
You Are the Seed (UMH #583)
Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas
*Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
Peaceful Meditation
Music by Paul Fey
Yuki Sofronas
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Have a wonderful week!

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • In verses 16-19 in today’s passage, Jesus uses a metaphor of children in the marketplace. What is the meaning behind this metaphor, and what is Jesus trying to convey?
  • In verses 28-29, Jesus offers a famous invitation to those who are weary and burdened. What does he mean by “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” and what does Jesus’ promise to those who come to him?
  • In verse 29, Jesus describes himself as “gentle and humble in heart.” What does this reveal about his character, and how does it apply to you?
  • What is an invitation of Jesus in today’s passage that applies to you, and how can you share it with others?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, July 10, 2023
Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 27:30-46; Romans 1:18-25
Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 27:1-11, 16-22; Romans 1:18-25
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 29:1-14; Romans 3:1-8
Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 28:10-17; Romans 3:1-8
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 29:31-35; John 13:1-17
Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 13:1-11; John 13:1-17
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Exodus 3:1-6; Romans 2:12-16
Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 48:1-5; Romans 2:12-16
Friday, July 14, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Deuteronomy 32:1-10; Romans 15:14-21
Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 48:6-11; Romans 15:14-21
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Isaiah 2:1-4; John 12:44-50 Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 52:1-6; John 12:44-50

Announcements

VBS is this week: July 10-14!

VBS Collections • July 8-16

We are preparing for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) from July 10-14! This year’s theme is Food Truck Party on a Roll with God! We are asking kindly for the following items:

Portable Picnic Table with foldable seats: We are looking to borrow this from Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 16.

Koinobori/Fish kite decorations: Indicate your name on each item so we can return it to you! Small packs of snacks including: granola bars dried fruit juice boxes soda pop

Hygiene products: soap toothbrushes toothpaste shampoo conditioner deodorant shaving gel hand sanitizer Please leave your donations in the black treasure chest box in the Narthex and feel free to contact Pastor Mia at miablaine2020@gmail.com and/or Susan Lee at blainevbs@gmail.com with questions.

VBS 2023 and Asian Camp!

This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out! Save dates for your children and youth!

July 10-14
Vacation Bible School
10am-3pm
Register now: blainevbs.square.site
July 23-28 Asian Camp
(for incoming 10th grade-2 years post-high school)
Register by June 25, here

“Looking Back” by Fumiko Kimura

Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • July 5 – August 24

Puget Sound Sumi Artists (PSSA) presents Sumi Strokes of Summer, an exhibit of Sumi Fine Art and a memorial tribute to its founder, Fumiko Kimura (December 1929-March 2023), and a retrospective of 37 years of PSSA art. This event will be held at the Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center (210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371), July 5 – August 24, 9am-4pm, M-F (except holidays). Read more.

Reconciling Ministries Virtual Film Screening (Zoom only) • July 18 and 19

Join the Blaine Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries team for a virtual film screening and discussion event. We’ll be watching and discussing the 2019 documentary film UnUnited: Fighting for LGBTQ Inclusion in the United Methodist Church.

We will host 2 different screening dates/times:

  • Tuesday, July 18 from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Wednesday, July 19 from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

The Zoom link to join this event will be shared via email on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com.

Ongoing Donations for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees

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 are 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 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.

South King County Response Center Collection & Volunteer Hours:

The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm, 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. Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: aarakakilock@gmail.com.

Read our latest issue of the Beacon!

The July edition of the Beacon features stories from our church in celebration of Summer! Download the PDF!

July 2023 Calendar

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  • Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
  • July 2, 2023
  • Hybrid Worship
  • Fourth of July Sunday
  • New Appointment Year
  • Continue scrolling for the bulletin or view the print version

Order of Worship

Prelude
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
J.S. Bach, Setting by John Carter
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Hymn
America the Beautiful (UMH #696)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Kobe Yamamoto
Scripture Reading
Matthew 10:40-42 (CEB)
Kobe Yamamoto, Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Reappointment of our Pastors
Arlene Naganawa
Sermon Welcome
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Response
Live in Charity (Ubi Caritas) (TFWS #2179)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Holy Communion
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94)
Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Closing Hymn
The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve (TFWS #2241)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
Grace Alone
By Scott Wesley Brown and Jeff Nelson
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • Are there any cosmic transactions that are frequently expressed in your faith tradition?
  • What does God give and take away and for what reasons? How can we make sure we characterize these transactions in a way that is liberating?
  • How can our Blaine Memorial spiritual community embrace a more holistic understanding of welcome that incorporates protective exclusions?
  • Are there any vulnerable communities who might feel less welcome when visiting our church?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, July 3, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 47; Genesis 22:15-18; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
Complementary: Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:1-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 
Semi-continuous: Psalm 47; 1 Kings 18:36-39; 1 John 4:1-6
Complementary: Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:17-29; 1 John 4:1-6
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 
Semi-continuous: Psalm 47; Isaiah 51:1-3; Matthew 11:20-24
Complementary: Psalm 119:161-168; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Matthew 11:20-24
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 25:19-27; Romans 7:1-6
Complementary: Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 1:1-6; Romans 7:1-6
Friday, July 7, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 27:1-17; Romans 7:7-20
Complementary: Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 2:6-13; Romans 7:7-20
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 27:18-29; Luke 10:21-24
Complementary: Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 4:1-7; Luke 10:21-24

Announcements

Wednesday Coffee & Prayer • July 5, 9am on Zoom

Please join Rev. Karen for a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesday, July 5 at 9am. The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a checking-in with each other, reading devotionals, and we end in prayer. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to gathering on Tuesday.

VBS Collections • July 8-16

We are preparing for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) from July 10-14! This year’s theme is Food Truck Party on a Roll with God! We are asking kindly for the following items:

Portable Picnic Table with foldable seats: We are looking to borrow this from Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 16.

Koinobori/Fish kite decorations: Indicate your name on each item so we can return it to you! Small packs of snacks including: granola bars dried fruit juice boxes soda pop

Hygiene products: soap toothbrushes toothpaste shampoo conditioner deodorant shaving gel hand sanitizer Please leave your donations in the black treasure chest box in the Narthex and feel free to contact Pastor Mia at miablaine2020@gmail.com and/or Susan Lee at blainevbs@gmail.com with questions.

VBS 2023 and Asian Camp!

This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out! Save dates for your children and youth!

July 10-14
Vacation Bible School
10am-3pm
Register now: blainevbs.square.site
July 23-28 Asian Camp
(for incoming 10th grade-2 years post-high school)
Register by June 25, here

“Looking Back” by Fumiko Kimura

Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • July 5 – August 24

Puget Sound Sumi Artists (PSSA) presents Sumi Strokes of Summer, an exhibit of Sumi Fine Art and a memorial tribute to its founder, Fumiko Kimura (December 1929-March 2023), and a retrospective of 37 years of PSSA art. This event will be held at the Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center (210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371), July 5 – August 24, 9am-4pm, M-F (except holidays). Read more.

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Posted by on Jun 25, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

  • Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
  • Music Sunday of Summer
  • June 25, 2023
  • Hybrid Worship
  • Thank you to Ryan, Marina and Joshua Kozu for today’s beautiful flower arrangement!
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Prelude
We Will Glorify the King of Kings
by Twila Paris
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Opening Prayer
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Opening Song
Every Move I Make
Church School Children
Congregational Song
10,000 Reasons
Blaine Praise Band
Song of Love
Kami wa Hitorigo wo
Nichigo Choir
Song of Discipleship
The Great Commission
Blaine Memorial Choir
Transfer of Membership of Marina Furuta Kozu
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
The Baptism of Joshua Yeichi Kozu
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Song of Rest
Matthew 11
Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle
Song of the Spirit
Spirit Song
Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Offertory Music
Oceans
By Hillsong United
Marina Furuta Kozu
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom… (UMH #94)
Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Song of Hope
When We Are Living
Leann Onishi and Miriam Tong
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Congregational Song
When in Our Music God is Glorified? (UMH #68)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Song of Inclusion
For Everyone Born
Words: Shirley Erena Murray; Music: Brian Mann; Arr. by Tom Trenney
Blaine Memorial Choir
Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
Great Is The Lord
Words and Music: Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Zoom Breakout Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, June 26, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 86:11-17; Genesis 16:1-15; Revelation 2:1-7
Complementary: Psalm 6; Micah 7:1-7; Revelation 2:1-7
Tuesday, June 27, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 86:11-17; Genesis 25:12-18; Revelation 2:8-11
Complementary: Psalm 6; Jeremiah 26:1-12; Revelation 2:8-11
Wednesday, June 28, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 86:11-17; Jeremiah 42:18-22; Matthew 10:5-23
Complementary: Psalm 6; Jeremiah 38:1-13; Matthew 10:5-23
Thursday, June 29, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 13; Micah 7:18-20; Galatians 5:2-6
Complementary: Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Jeremiah 25:1-7; Galatians 5:2-6
Friday, June 30, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 13; 2 Chronicles 20:5-12; Galatians 5:7-12
Complementary: Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Jeremiah 25:8-14; Luke 17:1-4
Saturday, July 1, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 13; Genesis 26:23-25; Luke 17:1-4
Complementary: Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Jeremiah 28:1-4; Luke 17:1-4

Music of Summer Sunday! • Today

Today, we’ll kick off the season of Summer with music from the Blaine Memorial Choir, Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle (B.U.G.S.), and special music with soloists. This will be the last day where the Blaine Memorial Choir will perform before taking a summer break!

Puyallup Valley JACL at Blaine Memorial • Today

The Puyallup Valley JACL will be at Blaine Memorial UMC with their remembrance gallery of names next Sunday, June 25. This is a name wall that honors and remembers each family who was assembled at the Camp Harmony Assembly Center in Puyallup, WA in 1942. The wall of names will be displayed in the Social Hall. Please come to see your family name. They are researching to ensure that all names are spelled correctly.

The Puyallup Valley Chapter of the JACL seeks support and endorsement of its effort to build the “Puyallup Assembly Center” Remembrance Gallery on the Washington State Fair (WSF) located in Puyallup, Wash. It will be located inside the iconic grandstands, where up to 1 million annual visitors will pass.

This project works…

  • To honor the over 7,600 Japanese and Japanese Americans who were unjustly removed from their homes and imprisoned on the Puyallup fairground during WWII.
  • To highlight the social injustices of this wartime experience and make comparisons to those being denied justice today to ensure this part of history is never repeated.

Pride Month Film Night • June 30, 6:30pm-8:30pm

RSVP here or contact Lynne Onishi for more info.

VBS Collections • July 8-16

We are preparing for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) from July 10-14! This year’s theme is Food Truck Party on a Roll with God! We are asking kindly for the following items:

Portable Picnic Table with foldable seats: We are looking to borrow this from Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 16.

Koinobori/Fish kite decorations: Indicate your name on each item so we can return it to you! Small packs of snacks including: granola bars dried fruit juice boxes soda pop

Hygiene products: soap toothbrushes toothpaste shampoo conditioner deodorant shaving gel hand sanitizer Please leave your donations in the black treasure chest box in the Narthex and feel free to contact Pastor Mia at miablaine2020@gmail.com and/or Susan Lee at blainevbs@gmail.com with questions.

VBS 2023 and Asian Camp!

This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out! Save dates for your children and youth!

July 10-14
Vacation Bible School
10am-3pm
Register now: blainevbs.square.site
July 23-28 Asian Camp
(for incoming 10th grade-2 years post-high school)
Register by June 25, here

“Looking Back” by Fumiko Kimura

Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • July 5 – August 24

Puget Sound Sumi Artists (PSSA) presents Sumi Strokes of Summer, an exhibit of Sumi Fine Art and a memorial tribute to its founder, Fumiko Kimura (December 1929-March 2023), and a retrospective of 37 years of PSSA art. This event will be held at the Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center (210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371), July 5 – August 24, 9am-4pm, M-F (except holidays). Read more.

Read our latest issue of the Beacon!

The June edition of the Beacon features stories from our church in celebration of Summer! Download the PDF!

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