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• Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
• July 20, 2025
• 10:00AM
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Sermon Intro

Sermon Questions

• What does it mean for our church to “embody Christ” as we prepare the next generation? In what ways are we already doing this, and what might we need to let go of or begin anew to become a church that future generations will call home?

• If the saints and ancestors of our faith—especially those who built Blaine Memorial through trials like war, displacement, and invisibility—could speak to us today, what do you think they would urge us to do in this moment? What lessons from their faithfulness are we called to carry forward?

• What are the most pressing challenges facing our church today in passing the faith on to the next generation (e.g., cultural shifts, trust in institutions, identity, belonging)? What fears or resistance might we need to confront together?

• According to today’s scriptures, God has already planted something within us—Christ in us, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). What resources, relationships, and spiritual gifts has God already given our community to face today’s challenges? How might we activate them with courage?

Order of Worship

Prelude Across the Lands Keith Getty and Stuart Townend (Green Worship Book #3032) Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Land Acknowledgement Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Opening Hymn Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (UMH #559) Kathy and Eugene Onishi

Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Celebration of Our Pastors Welcome and Blessing of Pastor Job Pangilinan and The Reappointments of Pastor Karen Yokota Love, Pastor Mark C. Hearn and Pastor Jeney Park-Hearn Arlene Naganawa

First Scripture Reading Amos 8:4-7; Colossians 1:24-27 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn

Children’s Message Church School Superintendent and Teacher Sai Hanaoka

Special Music All The People Said Amen By Matt Maher, Trevor Morgan and Paul Moak Blaine Memorial Praise Band

Second Scripture Reading Luke 10:38-42 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Sermon “Don’t Miss the Secret Plan” Rev. Job Pangilinan

Hymn of Reflection As a Fire is Meant for Burning TFWS #2237 Kathy and Eugene Onishi

Introduction to the Offering Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn

*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Kathy and Eugene Onishi

*Prayer of Dedication Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Closing Hymn Make Me a Servant (2x) TFWS #2177 Kathy and Eugene Onishi

*Benediction Rev. Job Pangilinan

Postlude I Sing Praises to Your Name Terry MacAlmon TFWS #2037 Kathy Onishi

Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room Today’s Zoom Room is canceled due to the special celebration for our pastors.

Altar Flowers Miriam Tong

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, July 20, 2025: Proper 11 (16) Amos 8:1-12 and Psalm 52; Genesis 18:1-10a and Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42

Monday, July 21, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:17-32; Amos 7:1-6; Colossians 1:27-2:7; Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Exodus 18:1-12; Colossians 1:27-2:7;

Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:17-32; Amos 8:13-9:4; 1 John 2:1-6; Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Proverbs 9:1-18; 1John 2:1-6;

Wednesday, July 23, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:17-32; Amos 9:5-15; John 6:41-51; Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Deuteronomy 12:1-12; John 6:41-51;

Thursday, July 24, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 85; Hosea 4:1-19; Acts 1:15-20; Complementary: Psalm 138; Esther 2:19-3:6; Acts 1:15-20;

Friday, July 25, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 85; Hosea 5:1-15; Acts 2:22-36; Complementary: Psalm 138; Esther 3:7-15; Acts 2:22-36;

Saturday, July 26, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 85; Hosea 1:11-2:15; Luke 8:22-25; Complementary: Psalm 138; Esther 4:1-17; Luke 8:22-25;

Announcements

A BBQ Celebration as Blaine Memorial Welcomes Pastor Job Pangilinan and the Reappointments of Pastor Karen Yokota Love, Pastor Jeney Park-Hearn, Pastor Mark C. Hearn!

• When: July 20, 2025, after worship
• Where: Lee Activity Center (LAC)

Please join us on Sunday, June 20, after worship for a BBQ to celebrate Rev. Karen’s reappointment and Rev. Job’s new appointment to Blaine! We are asking people to contribute picnic-type side dishes for this festive occasion.

Suggestions by last name:

• A-H – Green or fruit salad or your favorite
• I-S – Potato salad or pasta salad or your favorite
• T-Z – Dessert

SPRC will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and cake (but additional desserts are always appreciated)! Questions? Contact Arlene Naganawa (arlene_naganawa@msn.com).

Scholarship Sunday

• When: August 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
• Where: Sanctuary

We will celebrate this year’s Blaine Memorial UMC scholarship recipients, honor, and learn more about them during worship. Scholarship Committee Chair Michelle Vaughan will present our scholarship recipients to the congregation. 

Thousand Paper Crane Project

• Due: July 20, 2025
• Where: Church Office

The Archives Committee is asking church members to come together to pray for peace by folding 1000 paper cranes as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of World War II, and the closing of the World War II US incarceration camps which imprisoned Japanese Americans.

The folding of 1000 origami cranes has come to symbolize a prayer for peace.

We would like members to fold the origami cranes during social hour after service, in Sunday School, in your small groups, and at your homes and other spaces. We can give you some origami paper or you can use your own origami paper (6-inches by 6-inches). Please give or send your origami cranes to the church office as soon as you finish or by July 20, 2025.

Wednesday Prayer and Coffee  

• When: 9:00AM
• Where: Zoom

Join us for prayer and community on Wednesdays at 9:00AM on Zoom. Our time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. This is a great way to continue with Lent, clear and center your mind, all while connecting with God and your prayer community. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang

We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration. 

We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.

Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity. 

You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.

We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC!

• When: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM
• Where: Church Office

Riverton Park UMC needs:

• Diapers (sizes 3 through 7)
• Diaper wipes
• Kitchen pots and pans
• Paper plates
• Toothpaste
• Long grain rice
• Cooking Oil

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.

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