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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 16, 2026 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Sermon Questions When the “fire” comes into your life, where do you instinctively turn for help? What does the Canaanite woman teach us about bringing our struggles honestly to Jesus? Jesus teaches that what comes out of us reveals what is in our hearts. What is your life currently revealing about your faith, character, priorities, and relationship with God? The Canaanite woman continued coming to Jesus even when He seemed silent. Have you ever...

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 

All are Welcome! Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost  August 9, 2026 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Video Sermon Questions What voices, stories, traditions or experiences shape your theological lens? How does Hagar’s experience challenge our assumptions about heroes in Scripture? What do we miss when we listen only to the powerful? Whose voices and perspectives are we missing in our theological reflection?  Where might our own communities, whether intentionally or unintentionally, be acting like Abraham and Sarah, creating...

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LAC Chair Refresh Parties!

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LAC Chair Refresh Parties!

Lee Activity Center Chair Refresh Parties — Free Lunch Included! We’re gathering volunteers to help clean and refresh the 260 chairs in the Lee Activity Center. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome. Work Dates: Wednesday, Aug. 12, Noon-4 p.mThursday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 19, Noon-4 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Blaine repair our good, reliable chairs! Feel free to bring your tools and help make some easy fixes we can sit comfortably! A light lunch will be provided each day. If you have a battery-operated...

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All-Church Clean-Up

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All-Church Clean-Up

All-Church Clean-Up on Saturday, Sept. 12 The Board of Trustees invites everyone to our biannual All-Church Clean-Up on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by lunch. Our campus is used by many groups and hosts numerous events throughout the year, so it needs extra care beyond what our weekly janitorial service provides. There will be a variety of activities to fit all skill levels, energy levels and available time commitments. Calling all Blaine members! Join us as we spruce up our church for the summer! It’s a fun and easy...

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 2, 2026 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Video Sermon Questions What is in your hands? Who is Jesus inviting us to see? Who are we tempted to “send away”? What would it mean to trust Jesus with what we have? Order of Worship Prelude“Come, Now is the Time to Worship”Words and Music by Brian DoerksenW&S #3176Miriam TongWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Cruz Edwin SantosLand AcknowledgementRev. Cruz Edwin Santos*Call to Worship Anita Kuriowa Schiff*Opening Song“Here I Am, Lord”UMH...

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Seattle Shooting: Rev. Karen asks for prayers

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Seattle Shooting: Rev. Karen asks for prayers

Prayers for those affected by the recent Bite of Seattle shooting By Rev. Karen Yokota Love Our region was heartbroken by the horrific shooting at the Bite of Seattle last Sunday, July 26, 2026. For so many in our community, the Bite has long been a cherished summer tradition — a place where families, neighbors, and friends gather to celebrate the richness and diversity of our city. It has been a favorite tradition of mine as well. I always looked forward to sampling the incredible variety of foods, enjoying the different bands and live music...

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Ninth Sunday after Pentecost July 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Video Sermon Questions Jesus says the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed and yeast — small things that quietly transform the world. Looking back on your own life, what “small seed” of faith, kindness, or encouragement has had a much greater impact than you could have imagined?  Like Odysseus, we are all on a journey home, and the journey changes us. Where do you see God shaping you through the unexpected detours, challenges, or...

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Sermon Questions The parable reminds us that wheat and weeds grow together until the harvest. How does this help us understand the presence of both good and evil in our world, and how does it encourage us to trust God’s timing rather than our own? Jesus calls His followers to be faithful while they wait for the harvest. What are some practical ways you can continue to grow as “good seed” and bear fruit for God’s...

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 

All are Welcome! Seventh Sunday after Pentecost  July 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Video Sermon Questions What kind of soil best describes my heart right now? Is God’s Word taking root and bearing fruit in my life, or are there hard places, distractions, or shallow commitments that need God’s attention?  What is the Holy Spirit calling me to surrender? Romans reminds us to set our minds on the things of the Spirit. What attitudes, habits, worries, or priorities might be keeping me from fully...

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 

All are Welcome! Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 5, 2026 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Sermon Questions What does this passage teach us about God’s heart toward weary people?  How is our culture producing exhaustion and spiritual weariness?  Why is humility essential for receiving God’s grace?  What does genuine rest in Christ look like beyond simply taking time off?  How can the church become a place where weary people experience the rest Jesus offers?  What “yokes” are you wearing that...

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