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• Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
• Camping Ministries Sunday
• September 22, 2024, 10:00am
• Hybrid Worship
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• Today’s altar flowers are provided by The Sekijima Family in memory of Connie Sekijima.

Order of Worship

Prelude Matthew 11 By Wes Terasaki Nathan Buck

Welcome of Grace and Greeting  Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Call to Worship  Marisa Ikegami

*Opening Congregational Song  Christ In Me  Nathan Buck and the BYG Youth

Opening Prayer Marisa Ikegami

First Scripture Reading Hebrews 13:5-8 Tsutomu Nagoya, Marcus Corsilles

Asian Camp Testimonials Emma Hearn, Katelyn Nakase

Asian Camp Slide Show Yesterday, Today, and Forever  Kai Yamamoto

Second Scripture Reading Isaiah 26:3-4 Tsutomu Nagoya, Josh Akiyama

Jr. High Camp Testimonials Jordan Lew, Tyler Ikegami, Kai Yamamoto, Aidan Lew

Response Song My Lighthouse Nathan Buck and the BYG Youth

Introduction to the Offering Annabelle Akiyama

Offertory Music Build My Life Music by Pat Barrett Nathan Buck

*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Kathy Onishi, Eugene Onishi

*Prayer of Dedication Annabelle Akiyama

Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Closing Congregation Song Days of Love Words and music Wes Terasaki Nathan Buck and the BYG Youth

*Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love Postlude

Another in the Fire By Hillsong United Nathan Buck

Sermon Questions

• How do you trust God? 
• How can you use your faith to create a good future for the youth of tomorrow?

Daily Lectionary

Sunday, September 22, 2024 Proverbs 31:10-31 and Psalm 1 • Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22 or Jeremiah 11:18-20 and Psalm 54 • James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a • Mark 9:30-37

Monday, September 23, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 128 • Proverbs 27:1-27 • James 4:8-17 • Complementary: Psalm 139:1-18 • 2 Kings 5:1-14 • James 4:8-17

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 128 • Ecclesiastes 4:9-16 • James 5:1-6. Complementary: Psalm 139:1-18 • 2 Kings 11:21-12:16 • James 5:1-6

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 128 • Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 • John 8:21-38. Complementary: Psalm 139:1-18 • Jeremiah 1:4-10 • John 8:21-38

Thursday, September 26, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 124 • Esther 1:1-21 • Acts 4:13-31. Complementary: Psalm 19:7-14 • Exodus 18:13-27 • Acts 4:13-31

Friday, September 27, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 124 • Esther 2:1-23 • Acts 12:20-25. Complementary: Psalm 19:7-14 • Deuteronomy 1:1-18 • Acts 12:20-25

Saturday, September 28, 2024 Semi-continuous: Psalm 124 • Esther 3:1-15 • Matthew 5:13-20. Complementary: Psalm 19:7-14 • Deuteronomy 27:1-10 • Matthew 5:13-20

Announcements

Camping Ministries Sunday • Today!

Our youth are sharing their faith testimonies from Jr. High Camp and Asian Camp. Congregation members will learn more about the National Japanese American United Methodist Church (NJAUMC) Camping Ministries programs which include our summer camps, Jr. High Camp and Asian Camp and what the future holds for our camping ministries. We’ll sing new and old camp songs together and our BYG youth will lead this

Bazaar: Volunteers Needed!

We cannot do this without our trusted volunteers to help out at Bazaar! We need help grilling, cooking, making ohagi, selling baked goods, etc. Please sign up in the Social Hall. 

Please contact Lesley Okura if you have any questions.

Blaine Memorial Bazaar and Mission Guatemala

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mission Guatemala. Mission Guatemala helps meet the basic needs and improve the quality of life of underserved Guatemalan people through health, education, and nutrition initiatives and meaningful missionary service. Together, we can make a difference!

Reflections on 120 Years of Grace Discussion Sessions • 9/22, 10/13, 10/20

The Archives Committee is sponsoring a four-part discussion series on the 120-year history and future of Blaine Memorial UMC, titled “Reflections on 120 Years of Grace.”  The discussion sessions will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. after Sunday service in the Social Hall on September 15 and 22 and October 13 and 20, 2024.  Light refreshments will be served. 

Today’s session, titled “Strong in Hope,” will discuss the incarcerated church in WW II and the postwar rebuilding of the church to 1964.  The third session, titled “Serve in Love,” will center on the years 1965 to 2024 and the fourth, titled “Into the Future,” will reflect on what we have learned and discuss our visions for the future development of the church.  Materials will be presented from the archives as well as church members knowledgeable about each period will speak of their experiences. 

There will be ample time for participants to ask questions and share their own thoughts. Please join us in learning more about our church’s history and begin discussions on our visions for the next 120 years.

In conjunction with this discussion series, the Archives Committee is organizing another “competition” organized by Shig Nishida.  We are asking members to submit their reflections on the history and future of Blaine Memorial UMC.  This can take the form of submitting a few sentences, a paragraph, a short essay, short graphic novel/cartoon/anime, short play, a prayer, poems, music/song (new composition or lyrics sung to the tune of a known song), artwork, video, dance, etc.  Let us read/hear/see/feel your thoughts on the 120 years of Grace and the next 120 years of Grace for Blaine Memorial UMC.  Submit your entries to the Blaine Memorial UMC office by October 27, 2024 (sooner than later is preferred).

The Archives Committee continually seeks relevant church documents, photographs, and other materials and memorabilia to add to our archival records and illuminate previously unknown parts of our church’s history. Please let the committee know if you have any materials to donate or materials for the committee to scan and add to the archives. Monetary donations in support of the work of the archives are also appreciated.

Prayers and Coffee on Zoom • Wednesdays at 9am

Join Rev. Karen for prayer and community on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM on Zoom. Our time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. This is a great way to start your morning, 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.

Mission Guatemala Sunday • Next week, September 29

Twenty-two church members/missionaries who ventured off to Panajachel, Guatemala during the month of August will share their faith testimonies from their week-long trip. Congregation members will learn more about how we can help and support Mission Guatemala and the people in Panajachel and why they are the beneficiary at this year’s Bazaar.

Fall Book Study: “Context: Putting Scripture in Its Place”

You’re invited to join Rev. Dr. John Miyahara (UMC Navy Chaplain), Rev. Brian Lee (Simpson UMC in Arvada, CO), and congregation members of the Japanese American United Methodist Caucus in a 6-week book study. We will be reading Context: Putting Scripture in its Place. Please note that reading the book isn’t required! Books are available in the Church Office for $17.00. The study will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 PM. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the beginning of the book study date. Please contact Rev. Karen will any questions.

Asian Camp 50th Anniversary Event (Southern California) • October 12

Calling all Asian Camp campers, counselors, directors, past and present! RSVP for this years AC 50th anniversary event on October 12! RSVPs & ticket purchasing is due by August 20th, 2024.

• Visit withjoy.com/asiancamp
• Ticket purchasing will be done through PayPal found at njaumccamps.org/50th OR checks made out to NJAUMC Camping Ministries, sent to our Camping Board Finance Chair Carol Tondo at 2313 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

In addition, the Sunday following (10/13), we will be having a joint gathering/service at Centenary UMC at 2PM. Join us in continuing to fellowship together as we celebrate 50 years of camp! Please contact Rev. Karen if you have any questions.

Afghanistan and Ukrainian Refugee Donation Ministry

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 include 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 at the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 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, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 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. Other Questions? Please contact Donna Sekijima or Anne Arakaki-Lock.

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