Sermons

• June 11, 2023
• Hybrid Worship
• Thank you to the Watanabe Family for today’s flower arrangement. Bob K. Watanabe, 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Bob’s Celebration of Life service was yesterday, June 10 at BMUMC. May Bob rest in peace.
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Order of Worship

Prelude As the Deer Words and Music: Martin Nystrom Miriam Tong

Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

*Opening Hymn Be Still My Soul (UMH #534) Neal Komedal and Miriam Tong

Opening Prayer Rev. Shalom Agtarap

Scripture Reading Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 (NRSVUE, JLB) George Yates and Tsutomu Nagoya

Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka

Sermon Off the Sidelines Rev. Shalom Agtarap

Hymn of Response Grace Alone (TFWS #2162) Neal Komedal and Miriam Tong

Introduction to the Offering Rev. Shalom Agtarap

Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Miriam Tong

Prayer of Dedication Rev. Shalom Agtarap

Announcements Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Closing Hymn We Are Called (TFWS #2172) Neal Komedal and Miriam Tong

Benediction Rev. Shalom Agtarap

Postlude He Is Exalted Words and Music: Twila Paris Miriam Tong

Passing of the Peace Rev. Shalom Agtarap

Zoom Breakout Room Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Sermon Reflection Questions

• Are there people that you have considered “not worth the trouble?” What is the rubric that goes into that conclusion?
• How do you discern when someone is “beyond help” and when someone should be given more chances?
• What shared values at Blaine Memorial UMC support this?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, June 12, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:41-48; Genesis 16:1-15; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:2 Complementary: Psalm 40:1-8 ; Leviticus 15:25-31; 22:1-9; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:2

Tuesday, June 13, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:41-48; Genesis 17:1-27; Hebrews 13:1-16 Complementary: Psalm 40:1-8; Hosea 8:11-14; 10:1-2; Hebrews 13:1-16

Wednesday, June 14, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:41-48; Genesis 18:16-33; Matthew 12:1-8 Complementary: Psalm 40:1-8; Hosea 14:1-9; Matthew 12:1-8

Thursday, June 15, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Genesis 21:1-7; Hebrews 3:1-6 Complementary: Psalm 100; Exodus 4:18-23; Hebrews 3:1-6

Friday, June 16, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Genesis 24:1-9; Acts 7:35-43 Complementary: Psalm 100; Exodus 4:27-31; Acts 7:35-43

Saturday, June 17, 2023: Semi-continuous: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Genesis 24:10-52; Mark 7:1-13 Complementary: Psalm 100; Exodus 6:28-7:13; Mark 7:1-13

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Announcements

33rd Annual ACRS Walk for Rice • June 17, 9am

This year ACRS will hold its in-person Walk for Rice at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Seward Park! Team Blaine’s fundraising goal is $7,000. Help ACRS feed AAPI community members who are experiencing food insecurity by joining or donating to Team Blaine! Go to Team Blaine’s page at ACRS’s website to donate! Or mail your donation to the Blaine office (checks made out to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”) . Thanks for your support! Read more.

Special Edition Print from Blaine’s own, Glenn Mitsui! • Purchase here

From the Asian Counseling and Referral Service: 

To celebrate the return of Walk for Rice to Seward Park, we are thrilled to offer a special-edition art print designed by local artist Glenn Mitsui, the son of Sam Mitsui, who co-founded the first Walk 33 years ago. 

“The piece celebrates the beauty of the park, which my dad loved. He ran the loop and swam to the buoys countless times…In short, Walk for Rice and Seward Park were two of my father’s loves. It was an honor to try to capture why in this piece.” 

All proceeds from this special art print will benefit the ACRS Food Bank, which provides culturally familiar foods to immigrants, refugees, elders and families throughout King County. 

Join or support a fundraising team and walk with us at Seward Park on Saturday, June 17!

Join us for Father’s Day Lunch! • Sunday, June 18

Following Worship in the Social Hall Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 18 as we celebrate Father’s Day by honoring the father, father-figures and men of Blaine! Join us after worship service 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 Music Sunday at Blaine! We will kick off the summer with music from the Blaine Memorial Choir, BUGS, some special music and soloists. Join us for a full worship service filled with music! This will be the last day where the Blaine Memorial Choir will perform before taking a summer break!

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.

Summer Camps & VBS 2023! • See Dates

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

June 25-30 Jr. High Camp (for incoming 6th-9th graders): Registration is now closed

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

Ongoing Request for Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you all for generously donating sweet and savory treats for post-worship fellowship time. Currently, we need more chips and savory items: wrapped bags of chips (potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos etc.) would be appreciated. Drop off your donations to the Narthex, Church Office, or Social Hall either on Sunday or during Church Office Hours (Tuesday-Friday 10:00AM-4:00PM). Help serve refreshments on Sundays after worship by contacting Julie Lock at: jtlock00@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 – Thursday 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.

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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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