Our young adults made the journey atop Poo Poo Point, while engaging in meaningful conversation about social and spiritual ideas to help healing and growth.
Will we join theReconciling Ministries Network?
By Lynne Onishi, photos by Aiden Lew and Kai Yamamoto
October Recap
Our October was certainly a busy one. Along with the return of beloved community events like the Benefit Bazaar and Harvest Festival, the Blaine young adults also cheered on the OL Reign at Lumen Field and hiked many miles at Poo Poo Point!
The Reconciling Ministries Team also had a busy month preparing for the upcoming vote. We hosted a Gender and Faith Workshop over Zoom on October 24, where we talked about binaries, sex and gender and what it might look like for Christians to love our neighbors. We also encouraged folks to register to vote on November 5. All those who completed a registration form have been sent a mail-in style paper ballot. Ballots must be returned to the church by November 5 (must arrive in the mail by November 4).
Blaine Memorial’s Young adults checked out the OL Reign at Lumen Field to help nurture its fellowship with fun and soccer.
Reconciling Ministries Vote – Important Information!
Since June 2022, the Reconciling Ministries Team has been leading the congregation in study and discernment about what it means to be an open and affirming church. One of the most important ways we can align ourselves with justice and reconciliation is to affiliate with the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN), an organization of United Methodist congregations committed to the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in The United Methodist Church. After over a year of questioning, learning, and discussing, it’s time to take our vote – will we join the Network?
Affiliation with RMN requires that at least 75% of our congregation votes to adopt a Reconciling statement. We will be voting on this statement of reconciliation on Sunday, November 5:
“We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We 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. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.”
If you are planning to attend church on November 5, you may register and vote in person on that date. Ballots will be counted after worship on Sunday, November 5.
Kobe Yamamoto, Joshua Santos, and Edwin Santos hiked steep paths toward Poo Poo Point to get some blood flow and fresh air. If you are interested in joining our Young Adults, contact Lynne Onishi for more info!
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 or any of the other team members for more information.
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 Communionwith 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?
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
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.
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!
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.
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Nov. 8 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!
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
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.
Thank you to Miriam Tong for today’s beautiful flower arrangement!
Order of Worship
Prelude Make Me a Channel of Your Peace Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Song Open the Eyes of My Heart (Paul Baloche) Blaine Memorial Praise Band
Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading Matthew 22:34-46 (NRSVUE, JLB) Kai Yamamoto and Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music One Song (By Pepper Choplin) Blaine Memorial Choir
Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Second Scripture Reading Luke 10:25-37 (CEB, JLB) Donna Sekijima and Tsutomu Nagoya
Message This is Me M.I.L.E – E: Elimination of Racism Dale Watanabe
Hymn of Reflection We Are Called (TFWS #2172) Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Introduction to the Offering Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn You Are Holy (By Marc Imboden and Tammi Rhoton) Blaine Memorial Praise Band
*Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude We Are Called (By David Haas) Kathy Onishi
Sermon Questions
1. How have you supported someone in your family or community that was on the margins?
2. How many different identities do you hold?
3. What more can our church do to support those at the margins?
Daily Lectionary Readings
Monday, October 30, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:41-48; Numbers 33:38-39; James 2:8-13 Complementary: Psalm 119:41-48; Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25; James 2:8-13
Tuesday, October 31, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:41-48; Exodus 34:29-35; James 2:14-26 Complementary: Psalm 119:41-48; Deuteronomy 10:10-22; James 2:14-26
Wednesday, November 1, 2023: All Saints Day
Thursday, November 2, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; Joshua 1:1-11; Romans 2:17-29 Complementary: Psalm 43; 1 Samuel 2:27-36; Romans 2:17-29
Friday, November 3, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; Joshua 2:1-14; 2 Peter 2:1-3 Complementary: Psalm 43; Ezekiel 13:1-16; 2 Peter 2:1-3
Saturday, November 4, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; Joshua 2:15-24; Matthew 23:13-28 Complementary: Psalm 43; Malachi 1:6-2:9; Matthew 23:13-28
Announcements
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.
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Nov. 1 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!
All Saints Sunday • Sunday, Nov. 5
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.
Reconciling Ministries Vote
Important Dates
Oct. 29-Nov. 4 • Return Mail-In Ballots
Nov. 5 • In-Person Voting
“We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We 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. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.”
Register and vote in person at church, Nov. 5.
Mail ballots to the church office or return them in-person between Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 (mail needs to be received by Nov. 4). Ballots will be counted after worship on Sunday, Nov. 5.
Scan the QR code for the online registration form or sign up in-person on Sundays. Find our form in the office or social hall!
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
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.
The Beacon is Now Available!
Read the latest issue of The Beacon newsletter, here!
Fall is here! We have been enjoying the last moments of sunshine and warmth before Winter arrives. Last September, we hosted a family film night in the social hall. We watched a lively animated musical and enjoyed plenty of food and snacks! The young adults also hiked up to Lake Twenty-Two, where we enjoyed spectacular views and plenty of sunshine! Many of our young adults also joined the BYG leaders retreat at Mercer Island UMC.
The Innovation Hub hosted a family movie night in September! We gathered for food, fellowship, and a movie screening. Our film nights are opportunities for people of all ages to gather and enjoy meaningful, inspirational, or thought-provoking movies.
Important! Reconciling Ministries Upcoming Vote
Since June 2022, the Reconciling Ministries Team has been leading the congregation in study and discernment about what it means to be an open and affirming church. One of the most important ways we can align ourselves with justice and reconciliation is to affiliate with the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN), an organization of United Methodist congregations committed to the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in The United Methodist Church. After over a year of questioning, learning, and discussing, it’s time to take our vote – will we join the Network?
Affiliation with RMN requires that at least 75% of our congregation votes to adopt a Reconciling statement. We will be voting on this statement of reconciliation on Sunday, November 5:
We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We 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. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.
Just like voting in your local elections, we will require that congregation members REGISTER TO VOTE! We will provide paper mail-in style ballots for all who register to vote. We chose this method for security and simple record-keeping reasons. If you have questions, please contact us!
Congregants were invited to register in-person or online by Sunday, October 22. If you are planning to attend church on November 5, you may register and vote in person on that date.
Ballots will be distributed the week of October 23-27. You may mail them to the church office or return them in-person between October 29 and November 5 (mail needs to be received by November 4). Ballots will be counted after worship on Sunday, November 5.
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 or any of the other team members for more information.
The Beacon is Now Available!
Read the latest issue of The Beacon newsletter, here!
Hymn of Meditation Be Thou My Vision(UMH #451) Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong
Introduction to the Offering Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Offertory Music What Does the Lord Require of You (Jim Strathdee) Miriam Tong
Together We Serve (By Charles Damon) Miriam Tong
Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong
Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Closing Hymn We Are Called (TFWS #2172) Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong
Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude Great is the Lord (By Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith) Miriam Tong
Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Sermon Questions
How have you experienced the presence of God in your ministry?
What gifts, skills, and abilities do you bring to Blaine Memorial UMC’s ministry?
What are you doing for personal spiritual growth?
Daily Lectionary
Monday, October 23, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 63:1-8; Exodus 40:34-38; Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20 Complementary: Psalm 98; Daniel 3:1-18; Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20
Tuesday, October 24, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 63:1-8; Numbers 12:1-9; Revelation 18:21-24 Complementary: Psalm 98; Daniel 3:19-30; Revelation 18:21-24
Wednesday, October 25, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 63:1-8; Numbers 13:1-2, 17-14:9; Matthew 17:22-27 Complementary: Psalm 98; Daniel 6:1-28; Matthew 17:22-27
Thursday, October 26, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Deuteronomy 31:14-22; Titus 1:5-16 Complementary: Psalm 1; Numbers 5:5-10; Titus 1:5-16
Friday, October 27, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Deuteronomy 32:1-14, 18; Titus 2:7-8, 11-15 Complementary: Psalm 1; Deuteronomy 9:25-10:5; Titus 2:7-8, 11-15
Saturday, October 28, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Deuteronomy 32:44-47; John 5:39-47 Complementary: Psalm 1; Proverbs 24:23-34; John 5:39-47
Announcements
Celebrating the reappointments of our pastors for the 2023-2024 year. From (L-R): Deacon Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn, Associate Pastor Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, Senior Pastor Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Deacon Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn.
Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration Lunch • Today after worship in the Social Hall!
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 (eaonishi@hotmail.com).
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Oct. 25 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!
Reconciling Ministries Voter Registration • See Dates Below
Important Dates
Today: Last Day for RM Voter Registration
Oct. 24, 7pm: Faith and Gender Workshop (Zoom)
Oct. 23-27: Ballot Distribution
Oct. 30-Nov. 4: Return Mail-In Ballots
Nov. 5: In-Person Voting
“We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We 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. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.”
Register online or in-person by Sunday, October 22 for our Reconciling Ministries vote! Attend church on November 5 to register and vote in person. Ballots will be distributed the week of October 23-27. Mail them to the church office or return them in-person between October 29 and November 5 (mail needs to be received by November 4). Ballots will be counted after worship on Sunday, November 5. Scan the QR code for the online registration form or sign up in-person on Sundays. Find our form in the office or social hall!
Looking for a learning opportunity? Join us for a Gender and Faith Workshop on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. We’ll explore binaries, the difference between gender and sex, what it means to be intersex, and many other helpful and important topics.
Donations needed for Harvest Festival! • Saturday, Oct. 28, 11am-2:30pm
Donations are needed!
3 bags of Hot Dog Buns (24 per package)
2 packages of Kirkland Bun Size Hot Dogs (12 per package, 3-package bundle)
2 bags of Pirate’s Booty or something similar (contains no dairy or nuts and gluten-free)
2 bags of Family-sized Chips 1 bag of Cash & Carry Salad
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
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.
The Beacon is Now Available!
Read the latest issue of The Beacon newsletter, here!
Prelude The Summons Traditional Scottish; by John Bell Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 106) Jordan L.
*Opening Hymn Sanctuary (TFWS #2164) x 2 Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer Jordan L.
Scripture Reading Philippians 4:1-9 (NRSVUE, JLB) Mia I., Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music Draw the Circle Wide Blaine Memorial Choir
M. I. L. E. Laity Enhancement Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Faith Sharing of Camp Experiences Blaine Youth Group
JHC and Asian Camp Video Blaine Youth Group
Hymn of Reflection Matthew 11 Blaine Youth Group
Introduction to the Offering Marisa I.
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication Tala C.
Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn Pass It On (UMH #572) Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude He is God Words and Music by Wes Terasaki, arr. by Randy Way Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Camping Ministries Sunday!
About Junior High Camp
Junior High Camp is geared toward incoming 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. We strive for our youth to leave with a sense of relationship to Christ through tangible and practical life applications. In addition, we encourage their growth towards outreach through their local churches and leadership in their own communities.
About Asian Camp
The United Methodist Church Asian American Summer Camp, in its 49th year history of empowering and inspirational ministry, has developed a reputation amongst its participants as a family-like community, yielding lifelong relationships and faithful servants of God. Asian Camp is a camp geared towards incoming 10th, 2nd year college.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 97; 2 Kings 17:7-20; John 6:25-35 Complementary: Psalm 34; Song of Solomon 7:10-8:4; John 6:25-35
Thursday, October 19, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 33:7-11; 3 John 9-12 Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Judges 17:1-6; 3 John 9-12
Friday, October 20, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 31:1-11; 1 Peter 5:1-5 Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Peter 5:1-5
Saturday, October 21, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 39:32-43; Matthew 14:1-12 Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Isaiah 14:3-11; Matthew 14:1-12
Announcements
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 (eaonishi@hotmail.com).
Free Hearing Tests! • Sunday Oct. 15 in the Library
Do you have trouble understanding conversation in noisy places? Do you ask people to repeat themselves? Have people told you to get your hearing checked? If you are experiencing any of these concerns, there will be an opportunity immediately after worship to have your hearing checked. Offerings include a free screening of your hearing, a free cleaning of your ears. If you use hearing aids, you can have those checked, as well. Please go to the Blaine Library to have your hearing checked!
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • Oct. 18 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!
Celebrating the reappointments of our pastors for the 2023-2024 year. From (L-R): Deacon Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn, Associate Pastor Rev. Mia MiKyung Park, Senior Pastor Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Deacon Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn.
Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration Lunch • Sunday, Oct. 22 after worship in the Social Hall
For more information, contact the church office for details!
Donations needed for Harvest Festival! • Saturday, Oct. 28, 11am-2:30pm
Donations are needed!
3 bags of Hot Dog Buns (24 per package)
2 packages of Kirkland Bun Size Hot Dogs (12 per package, 3-package bundle)
2 bags of Pirate’s Booty or something similar (contains no dairy or nuts and gluten-free)
2 bags of Family-sized Chips 1 bag of Cash & Carry Salad
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
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.
Bazaar in Photos!
Blaine Memorial UMC’s volunteers help grill chicken during the Bazaar. Thank you to our contributors!The Blaine Youth Group are ready to serve Suno Dogs at Bazaar!Jordan enjoys Suno Dogs!
