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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Oct 1, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

Order of Worship

Prelude
Holy, Holy By Jimmy Owens
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Hymn
This Is My Father’s World
(UMH #144)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
Matthew 21:23-32 (CEB, JLB)
Susan Lee, Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Second Scripture Reading
Mark 12:28-34 (NIV, JLB)
Malia Yamamoto, Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
You Must Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos
Dir. of Hispanic/Latinx Ministries, The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church
Hymn of Reflection
One Bread, One Body
(UMH 620)
B.U.G.S. (Blaine Ukulele Group Seattle)
Holy Communion
Revs. Karen, Mia, and Cruz with Tsutomu
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
(UMH #94)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
Here, I Am, Lord
(UMH #593)
B.U.G.S with Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos
Postlude
One God and Father of Us All
By P. Carlson, K. Matthews, J. Carraway
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • In what ways can we demonstrate that we love one another?
  • When you look around and see all the people created by God, what do you see?
  • What does the greatest commandment teach us? Jesus told the scribe that he is not far from the kingdom.
  • Why is he closer than the others? What is he still missing?

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, October 2, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 42; Exodus 18:1-12; Philippians 1:3-14
Complementary: Psalm 28; Judges 14:1-20; Philippians 1:3-14
Tuesday, October 3, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 42; Exodus 18:13-27; Philippians 1:15-21
Complementary: Psalm 28; Judges 16:1-22; Philippians 1:15-21
Wednesday, October 4, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 42; Exodus 19:9b-25; Matthew 9:2-8
Complementary: Psalm 28; Judges 16:23-31; Matthew 9:2-8
Thursday, October 5, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 19; Exodus 23:1-9; Colossians 2:16-23
Complementary: Psalm 80:7-15; Jeremiah 2:14-22; Colossians 2:16-23
Friday, October 6, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 19; Exodus 23:14-19; Philippians 2:14-18; 3:1-4a
Complementary: Psalm 80:7-15; Jeremiah 2:23-37; Philippians 2:14-18; 3:1-4a
Saturday, October 7, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 19; Exodus 23:10-13; John 7:40-52
Complementary: Psalm 80:7-15; Jeremiah 6:1-10; John 7:40-52

Announcements

Choir members needed! • Tues. at 7p, Sun at 9a and 11:45a

The Blaine Choir love to sing to God. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings, and provide music for Blaine’s Sunday morning services. Our goal is to develop spiritually and musically through fellowship, singing and through scripture. 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. 4 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! 

Girl Scouts Meeting • Sunday, October 8 at 11:30a

We will be restarting our Blaine Girl Scouts troop this month. We meet every second Sunday of the month from October to June so our first meeting will be next Sunday, Oct 8th from 11:30-2:30pm in the Education Wing. We start with a light lunch and then will begin our meeting at noon.

Our troop includes Brownie Girls starting in the 2nd grade and goes up to the Senior level which is 12th grade. For any girls who are interested in joining, you and your parents can come and learn about us for the first meeting. There is no commitment to attend the first meeting. There will also be a parents meeting at 1pm where all details and applications will be passed out.

We hope to have some new girls join us this year. We have a lot of fun activities like rock climbing, roller skating, ice skating, archery, selling cookies and more. If you have any questions, please come up to talk to Eunice Gong during social time or email Eunice G.

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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 

Posted by on Sep 17, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Lenten Season, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

Order of Worship

Prelude 
Change My Heart, O God 
(Eddie Espinosa)
Kathy Onishi 
Welcome of Grace and Greeting 
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Call to Worship 
Arlene Naganawa
Opening Song 
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness 
(TFWS #2272)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi 
Opening Prayer 
Arlene Naganawa
First Scripture 
Reading Matthew 18:21-35 (CEB) 
Arlene Naganawa
Children’s Message 
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music 
Amen, So Be It  Natalie Sleeth
Blaine Memorial Choir
Celebrating the Reappointment of Our Pastors 
Arlene Naganawa
Second Scripture 
Reading Romans 14:1-12 (CEB) 
Arlene Naganawa
Message 
Not 7, but 77 
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection 
Grace Alone 
(TFWS #2162)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Introduction to the Offering 
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Doxology 
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements 
Rev. Karen Yokota Love 
Closing Hymn 
Help Us Accept Each Other 
(UMH #520)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi 
Benediction 
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude 
May You Run and Not Be Weary 
(Paul Murakami and Handt Hanson)
Kathy Onishi 

Sermon Reflection Questions

  1. Does forgiveness require certain conditions for it to be fulfilled? Forgiveness has two sides: the person needing forgiveness and the person offering forgiveness. Can we really forgive another unless the other person repents of the action and regrets the act sufficiently not to want to do it again?
  2. Is there someone in your life who you have been unable to forgive?
  3. Are you able to offer that person forgiveness?

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, September 18, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 77; Joshua 3:1-17; Hebrews 11:23-29
Complementary: Psalm 133; Genesis 48:8-22; Hebrews 11:23-29
Tuesday, September 19, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 77; Nehemiah 9:9-15; Romans 14:13-15:2
Complementary: Psalm 133; Genesis 49:29-50:14; Romans 14:13-15:2
Wednesday, September 20, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 77; 2 Kings 2:1-18; Mark 11:20-25
Complementary: Psalm 133; Genesis 50:22-26; Mark 11:20-25
Thursday, September 21, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Exodus 15:22-27; 2 Corinthians 13:1-4
Complementary: Psalm 145:1-8; Nahum 1:1, 14-2:2; 2 Corinthians 13:1-4
Friday, September 22, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Exodus 16:1-21; 2 Corinthians 13:5-10
Complementary: Psalm 145:1-8; Nahum 2:3-13; 2 Corinthians 13:5-10
Saturday, September 23, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Exodus 16:22-30; Matthew 19:23-30
Complementary: Psalm 145:1-8; Zephaniah 2:13-15; Matthew 19:23-30

Announcements

Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • September 20 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 Re-Appointment of our Pastors with a Blaine Potluck! Today at 11:30am

Please join us today at 11:30am in the Lee Activity Center as we gather to celebrate the reappointments of our beloved pastors, Rev. Karen, Rev. Mia, Rev. Jeney and Rev. Mark, for their outstanding pastoral leadership at our church! What’s a better way than to show our appreciation than by having a ‘Blaine’ potluck? This will be the first potluck that we’re having since the start of the pandemic! Blaine potlucks have always been synonymous with special occasions and celebrating our pastors is definitely a special occasion. Joyfully celebrate!

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Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted by on Sep 9, 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!

Order of Worship

Prelude
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
(Based on Psalm 149)
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Hymn
Jesus Loves Me
(UMH #191)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
Psalms 148 (NRSVUE, Japanese Living Bible)
Sai Hanaoka, Tsutomu Nagoya
Special Music
Every Move I Make
Church School and BYG
Rally Sunday Celebrations!
• Presentation of our Church School Teachers, BYG Directors and Leaders
• Blessing of the Backpacks, Devices and School Supplies
Revs. Karen and Mia
Special Music
10,000 Reasons
Praise Team
Second Scripture Reading
Romans 13:8-14 (NRSVUE, JLB)
Lynne Onishi, Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
Putting on the Lord Jesus
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Hymn of Reflection
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Praise Team
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
(UMH #94)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing
Hymn Shine, Jesus, Shine
(TFWS #2173)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Sermon Reflection Questions

  1. Reflect on what it means to owe nothing to anyone except to love (vs. 8). How does this change your perspective on your daily choices, actions, alignment with the exhortation in the verse, and relationships with others?
  2. In verse 11, Paul urges us to wake up from our slumber. What areas of your life might need awakening or renewal in your walk with Christ?
  3. Paul mentions “putting on the Lord Jesus Christ” in verse 14. What practical steps can you take to clothe yourself daily in Christ’s attributes and virtues?

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, September 11, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 121; Exodus 12:14-28; 1 Peter 2:11-17
Complementary: Psalm 119:65-72; Leviticus 4:27-31; 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:11-17
Tuesday, September 12, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 121; Exodus 12:29-42; Romans 13:1-7
Complementary: Psalm 119:65-72; Deuteronomy 17:2-13; Romans 13:1-7
Wednesday, September 13, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 121; Exodus 13:1-10; Matthew 21:18-22
Complementary: Psalm 119:65-72; Leviticus 16:1-5, 20-28; Matthew 21:18-22
Thursday, September 14, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 114; Exodus 13:17-22; 1 John 3:11-16
Complementary: Psalm 103:8-13; Genesis 37:12-36; 1 John 3:11-16
Friday, September 15, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 114; Exodus 14:1-18; Acts 7:9-16
Complementary: Psalm 103:8-13; Genesis 41:53-42:17; Acts 7:9-16
Saturday, September 16, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 114; Exodus 15:19-21; Matthew 6:7-15
Complementary: Psalm 103:8-13; Genesis 45:1-20; Matthew 6:7-15

Announcements

Rally Sunday! • Today

We will introduce our Church School teachers and talented BYG leaders for the 2023-2024 church school year! After our worship and fellowship, we invite all parents to gather in the Nishida Room for a Parents’ Meeting. (Children and youth will go to the Gym.)

Celebrating the Re-Appointment of our Pastors with a Blaine Potluck! • Next Sunday, September 17 at 11:30am

Please join us on Sunday, September 17 at 11:30am in the Lee Activity Center as we gather to celebrate the reappointments of our beloved pastors for their outstanding pastoral leadership at our church! What’s a better way than to show our appreciation than by having a ‘Blaine’ potluck? This will be the first potluck that we’re having since the start of the pandemic! Blaine potlucks have always been synonymous with special occasions and celebrating our pastors is definitely a special occasion.

We are asking folks to contribute. (If you are single, please feel free to bring just one of the items):

A – H: main dish/salad

I – S: main dish/rice

T – Z: main dish/dessert

We hope that you can join us next Sunday, September 17 to joyfully celebrate Rev. Karen, Rev. Mia, Rev. Jeney and Rev. Mark!

Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • September 13 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!

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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Sep 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

Welcome!

Prelude
From the Rising of the Sun
Anonymous
Psalm 113:3 Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Hymn
Holy Ground
TFWS #2272
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
Romans 12:9-21 (CEB, JLB)
Kobe Yamamoto, Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Dr. Stephen Sumida
Second Scripture
Colossians 3:23-24 (CEB, JLB)
Kobe Yamamoto, Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
Labor of Love
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection
Together We Serve
UMH #2175
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Holy Communion
Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Kobe Yamamoto
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94 Kathy Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
Kobe Yamamoto
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
Go Forth for God
UMH #670
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
Bless His Holy Name
Andrae Crouch
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • In the U.S., Labor Day is a day to honor what?
  • As of 2022, how many people in the United States work from home, at least part-time?
  • When you think of the work you do in life, whether in your office, your classroom, your store, or at home, in what way is your work a “labor of love”?
  • How might you see everything you do in life as a loving response to God’s love for you?

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, September 4, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 83:1-4, 13-18; Exodus 4:10-31; Revelation 3:1-6
Complementary: Psalm 17; 2 Samuel 11:2-26; Revelation 3:1-6
Tuesday, September 5, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 83:1-4, 13-18; Exodus 5:1-6:13; Revelation 3:7-13
Complementary: Psalm 17; Samuel 11:27b-12:15; Revelation 3:7-13
Wednesday, September 6, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 83:1-4, 13-18; Exodus 7:14-25; Matthew 12:22-32
Complementary: Psalm 17; Jeremiah 17:5-18; Matthew 12:22-32
Thursday, September 7, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 149; Exodus 9:1-7; 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Complementary: Psalm 119:33-40; Ezekiel 24:1-14; 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Friday, September 8, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 149; Exodus 10:21-29; Romans 10:15b-21
Complementary: Psalm 119:33-40; Ezekiel 24:15-27; Romans 10:15b-21
Saturday, September 9, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 149; Exodus 11:1-10; Matthew 23:29-36
Complementary: Psalm 119:33-40; Ezekiel 33:1-6; Matthew 23:29-36

Announcements

Church Office will be Closed in observance for Labor Day

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 4 and Tuesday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will resume normal office hours on Wednesday (9/6). Blaine Memorial UMC’s normal office hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00AM-4:00PM. Thank you for your labor and hard work! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Join Us for Rally Sunday on Sunday, Sept. 10!

Please join us on Sunday, September 10 at 10am for Rally Sunday where we will introduce our Church School teachers and talented BYG leaders for the 2023-2024 church school year! After our worship and fellowship, we invite all parents to gather in the Social Hall for a Parents’ Meeting.

Please join Rev. Karen for a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesday, September 6 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!

Bazaar 2023 is coming!

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Aug 27, 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!

Order of Worship

Prelude
Sanctuary by John Thompson and Randy Scruggs
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
*Opening Hymn
As a Fire is Meant For Burning
TFWS #2237
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
First Scripture Reading
Romans 12:1-8 (NRSVUE, JLB)
Joshua Santos, Tsutomu Nagoya
Special Music
God With Us
Blaine Praise Band
Celebrating our Scholarship Recipients
Allison Hall, Joshua Santos Kai Yamamoto, Kobe Yamamoto Kaylee Yokoyama, Michelle Yokoyama
Prayers of the People
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Second Scripture
Matthew 5:14-16 (NRSV, JLB)
Joshua Santos, Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
Living Your Faith
Michelle Vaughan
Hymn of Meditation
Breathe on Me Breath of God
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
I Will Follow
by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan (with Blaine Praise Band)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
I Will Follow
by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan (with Blaine Praise Band)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • Think about the practices you use to live your faith. What other ideas or practices can you incorporate into your daily life to allow you to live your faith more fully?
  • Do you “shine your light” for others? What does that mean to you?
  • How can we be more open about shining our light?

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday, August 28, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 8; Exodus 1:1-7; Romans 2:1-11
Complementary: Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32; 1 Samuel 7:3-13; Romans 2:1-11
Tuesday, August 29, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 8; Exodus 2:11-15a; Romans 11:33-36
Complementary: Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32; Deuteronomy 32:18-20, 28-39; Romans 11:33-36
Wednesday, August 30, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 8; Exodus 2:15b-22; Matthew 26:6-13
Complementary: Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32; Isaiah 28:14-22; Matthew 26:6-13
Thursday, August 31, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 2:23-24; Ephesians 5:1-6
Complementary: Psalm 26:1-8; Jeremiah 14:13-18; Ephesians 5:1-6
Friday, September 1, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 3:16-22; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12
Complementary: Psalm 26:1-8; Jeremiah 15:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12
Saturday, September 2, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 4:1-9; Matthew 8:14-17
Complementary: Psalm 26:1-8; Jeremiah 15:10-14; Matthew 8:14-17

Announcements

Join us after worship today! End-of-Summer BBQ and BYG Bake Sale!

Join us immediately after worship in the Social Hall for a delicious BBQ with hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers! Support our BYG Camping Ministries, as well! They’ll sell delicious baked goods, homemade cookies, brownies at the BYG Bake Sale! The proceeds from the Bake Sale will go directly to Youth Camping Ministries.

Kimball Elementary School to Reopen: Ribbon-Cutting Event on Thursday, August 31, 4pm-6pm at Kimball Elementary

Blaine Memorial UMC is invited to Kimball Elementary’s Grand Opening! We’ll help Kimball celebrate the completion of the new school building! We’re meeting in front of the Blaine Memorial UMC Bus Stop at 3:45pm and we’ll walk over to Kimball together. Parking is limited. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30pm with guided tours to follow.

Innovation Hub presents: Family Film Night on Friday, Sept. 1!

RSVP to Family Film Night! When? Friday, September 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Social Hall! We’ll be watching a family-focused film rated PG or G. A light dinner and snacks will be provided! Please RSVP to this event by Thursday, August 31. ! If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com. Register now!

Join Us for Rally Sunday on Sunday, Sept. 10!

Please join us on Sunday, September 10 at 10am for Rally Sunday where we will introduce our Church School teachers and talented BYG leaders for the 2023-2024 church school year! After our worship and fellowship, we invite all parents to gather in the Social Hall for a Parents’ Meeting.

Bazaar 2023 is coming!

Read the latest issue of the Beacon!

View this month’s calendar!

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Aug 20, 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!

Order of Worship

Prelude
Aha Bushi
Mako Willett
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Based on Psalm 133
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Hymn
As the Deer (x2)
TFWS #2025
Michelle Vaughan, Neal Komedal, and Miriam Tong
Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
Matthew 15:21-28 (CEB, JLB)
Jordan L., Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka
Special Music
Amazing Grace
Leann Onishi and Mako Willett
Second Scripture
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 (NRSVUE,JLB)
Jordan L., Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
God’s Irrevocable Gifts and Calling
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Hymn of Reflection
God Will Take Care of You
UMH #130
Michelle Vaughan, Neal Komedal, and Miriam Tong
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Offertory Music
Traditional Okinawan song
Leann Onishi and Mako Willett
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Michelle Vaughan, Neal Komedal, and Miriam Tong
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
In the Garden
UMH #314
Michelle Vaughan, Neal Komedal, and Miriam Tong
*Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
17th Century Irish Piece
Leann Onishi

Sermon Questions

  • What’s a good way for Christians to react when they know God’s gifts and calling are unchanging? How does this make them feel about their life’s purpose when they feel unsure or worried about their lives?
  • What would be a good practice to affirm that God is always faithful in our everyday lives? How does it change the way we make choices, relate to others, and see things?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, August 21, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; Genesis 43:1-34; Acts 15:1-21
Complementary: Psalm 87; 2 King 5:1-14; Acts 15:1-21
Tuesday, August 22, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; Genesis 44:1-34; Romans 11:13-29
Complementary: Psalm 87; Isaiah 43:8-13; Romans 11:13-29
Wednesday, August 23, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 130; Genesis 45:16-28; Matthew 8:1-13
Complementary: Psalm 87; Isaiah 66: 18-23; Matthew 8:1-13
Thursday, August 24, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 124; Genesis 49:1-33; 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Complementary: Psalm 138; Ezekiel 28:11-19; 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Friday, August 25, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 124; Genesis 49:29-50:14; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18
Complementary: Psalm 138; Ezekiel 31:15-18; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18
Saturday, August 26, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 124; Genesis 50:15-26; Matthew 16:5-12
Complementary: Psalm 138; Ezekiel 36:33-38; Matthew 16:5-12

Announcements

Neighborhood Community Meeting • Tuesday, August 22 • 5pm-6pm

The City of Seattle will host a Neighborhood Community Meeting on Tuesday (8/22) from 5pm-6pm in the Lee Activity Center. The purpose of the meeting is to give the neighbors an opportunity to voice the ongoing challenges with our homeless neighbors and the mental health challenges in our local neighborhood. District 2 Councilmember Tammy Morales will be present as well as other vital community partners such as Kimball Elementary School and our neighbors. You are invited to come to this meeting to support our neighbors, community, and Blaine Memorial UMC. We will open our doors at 4:30pm to the public. The meeting will begin promptly at 5pm. Hope to see you there!

Next Sunday: Scholarship Sunday Worship (with BBQ and a BYG Bake Sale afterwards) • Sunday, August 27 • 10am

We’ll celebrate this year’s Blaine Memorial UMC scholarship recipients of the Vera Ing Scholarship, Blaine Memorial UMC Scholarship, Yasuda Scholarship, William S. Yorozu Scholarship, and the Robert S. Sato Scholarship. Immediately following worship, we’ll have an End-of-Summer BBQ and the BYG will host a Bake Sale to celebrate! Congratulations … we’re so proud of you! The proceeds from the BYG Bake Sale will benefit Camping Ministries.

Kimball Elementary School to Reopen: Ribbon-Cutting Event • Thursday, August 31 • 4pm-6pm at Kimball Elementary

Blaine Memorial UMC is invited to Kimball Elementary’s Ribbon Cutting event — we’ll help Kimball celebrate completion of the new Kimball Elementary School building! • Thursday, August 31, 2023 • 4pm – 6pm • Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30pm with guided tours to follow.

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