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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Jul 23, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship

Welcome!

Prelude
Awesome God by Rich Mullins
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Call to Worship
(Based on Psalm 139:1-12 and 23-24)
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Opening Hymn
Holy Ground X 2 (TFWS #2272)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
First Scripture Reading
Romans 8:12-25 (CEB) ???????? 8:12-25 (JLB)
Sai Hanaoka, Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Lawrence Paltep
Sermon
Life as Christians I
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Hymn of Reflection
Blest Are They (TFWS #2155)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Introduction to the Offering
Ron Nobuyama
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Ron Nobuyama
Announcements
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Closing Hymn
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (UMH #664)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
I Sing Praises to Your Name
By Terry MacAlmon Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

Sermon Questions

  • What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ?
  • How can we actively participate in the process of transformation and growth as disciples of Christ?
  • How can we find strength and hope in the midst of challenges?
  • In what practical ways can we live out our discipleship, bearing witness to the transformative power of Christ’s love in our lives?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, July 24, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:13-18; Genesis 32:3-21; Revelation 14:12-20
Complementary: Psalm 75; Nahum 1:1-13; Revelation 14:12-20
Tuesday, July 25, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:13-18; Genesis 33:1-17; Galatians 4:21-5:1 Complementary: Psalm 75; Zephaniah 3:1-13; Galatians 4:21-5:1
Wednesday, July 26, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:13-18; Genesis 35:16-29; Matthew 12:15-21
Complementary: Psalm 75; Daniel 12:1-13; Matthew 12:15-21
Thursday, July 27, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Genesis 29:1-8; 1 Corinthians 4:14-20
Complementary: Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Kings 1:28-37; 1 Corinthians 4:14-20
Friday, July 28, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Genesis 29:9-14; Acts 7:44-53
Complementary: Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Kings 1:38-48; Acts 7:44-53
Saturday, July 29, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Genesis 29:31-30:24; Matthew 12:38-42
Complementary: Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Kings 2:1-4; Matthew 12:38-42

Announcements

“Looking Back” by Fumiko Kimura

Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • Now – 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.

RM Q&A Session • July 30

Join the Reconciling Ministries team for a drop-in Q&A session on Sunday, July 30 during fellowship hour! We will meet in the Webb Room (adjacent to the social hall) for some fun treats and conversation about the reconciling ministry process. Please stop by to chat with the team, find resources, enjoy snacks, and join in some fun activities! All are welcome. Contact Lynne Onishi for more info!

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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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

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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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

Posted by on Jul 2, 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

  • 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.


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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Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

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!
  • Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin

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!


What’s Happening in June 2023

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Posted by on Jun 18, 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!

  • June 18, 2023
  • Hybrid Worship
  • Thank you to Miriam Tong for today’s altar flower arrangement!
  • Continue scrolling for today’s bulletin or view the print version

Order of Worship

Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
*Opening Hymn
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (UMH #400)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Scripture Reading
Romans 5: 1-8 (CEB, JLB)
Pam Yorozu and Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Commissioning of our Jr. High Camp Campers & Chaperones
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Recognition of Ordination for Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Special Music
How Great Thou Art
By Stuart K. Hine, arr. by Craig Courtney

Blaine Memorial Choir
Scripture Reading
Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 23 (CEB, JLB)
Pam Yorozu and Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
Wise and Innocent
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Response
Blessed Assurance (UMH #369)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
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 Summons (TFWS #2130)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
We Are Called
Words and Music: David Haas

Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • What are different ways where you are moved to provide a compassionate response, to outreach and proclaim, and to do the work of God in the world?
  • Where do you face persecution and suffering because of your faith in Christ? What specifically makes that suffering particularly difficult for you?
  • Who are the people doing good kin-dom work in your midst?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, June 19, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 126; Genesis 23:1-19; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Complementary: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Joshua 1:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 126; Genesis 25:7-11; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
Complementary: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; 1 Samuel 3:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 126; Nehemiah 9:1-8; Luke 6:12-19
Complementary: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Proverbs 4:10-27; Luke 6:12-19
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 86:1-10; Exodus 12:43-49; Hebrews 2:5-9
Complementary: Psalm 69:7-10, 16-18; Jeremiah 18:12-17; Hebrews 2:5-9
Friday, June 23, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 86:1-10; Genesis 35:1-4; Acts 5:17-26
Complementary: Psalm 69:7-10, 16-18; Jeremiah 18:18-23; Acts 5:17-26
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 86:1-10; Ezekiel 29:3-7; Luke 11:53-12:3
Complementary: Psalm 69:7-10, 16-18; Jeremiah 20:1-6; Luke 11:53-12:3
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 86:1-10; Ezekiel 29:3-7; Luke 11:53-12:3
Complementary: Psalm 69:7-10, 16-18; Jeremiah 20:1-6; Luke 11:53-12:3


Announcements

Join us for Father’s Day Lunch! • Today!

We’ll celebrate Father’s Day with a Hawaiian-themed plate lunch by honoring our Dads and the father-figures in our lives! Join us after worship in the Social Hall to celebrate Father’s Day!

Music of Summer Sunday! • June 25 in Worship

Join us for a special worship service with the Music of Summer Sunday at Blaine! 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 • Next Sunday, June 25

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!


What’s Happening in June 2023

Learn More