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Music of Summer Sunday Comments Off on Music of Summer Sunday

Music of Summer Sunday

Posted by on Jun 21, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

All are Welcome!

Sermon Questions

  • How does music help us connect with God?
  • Has music ever reminded you of a specific experience where you felt God’s presence or guidance?
  • How can you use music to better express your love and devotion to God?

Order of Worship

Prelude
Sanctuary 
By John Thompson and Randy Scruggs, Nylea Butler-Moore
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Land Acknowledgment
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Song (Congregational Song)
All the People Said Amen
By Matt Maher, Paul Moak,
Trevor Morgan
Blaine Memorial Praise Band
Opening Prayer
Ron Nobuyama
Scripture Reading 
Colossians 3:16 (NRSVUE)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Ron Nobuyama
Special Music 
My Lord, What a Morning
Traditional Spiritual by Jay Althouse
Blaine Memorial Choir
Gratitude for Our Church School Teachers
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Congregational Song
Holy Forever
By Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson,
Phil Wickham
Rev. Mark Hearn and Emma H.
Commissioning of Asian Campers
and Chaperones
Rev. Karen Yokota Love 
*Congregational Song
In Christ Alone 
By Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
Blaine Memorial Praise Band
Prayer for the People
Rev. Karen Yokota Love 
Special Music 
Pacem
Traditional Latin, by Lee Dengler
Blaine Memorial Choir
Introduction to Generosity 
Ron Nobuyama
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Ron Nobuyama
Special Ukulele Music
Blessed and Broken 
B.U.G.S.
Have Thine Own Way
UMH #382 (with edited lyrics)
B.U.G.S.
Congregational Hymn
Spirit Song
UMH #347
B.U.G.S.
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love 
*Closing Hymn
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMH #431
B.U.G.S.
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love 
Postlude
Make Me a Servant
By Kelly Willard
Kathy Onishi
Today’s Flowers
Sharon Maeda

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, June 22, 2025:
Proper 7 (12)
1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a and Psalm 42 and 43
Isaiah 65:1-9 and Psalm 22:19-28
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39
Monday, June 23, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 59; 2 Kings 9:1-13; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31;
Complementary: Psalm 64; Job 18:1-21; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31;
Tuesday, June 24, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 59; 2 Kings 9:14-26; Ephesians 2:11-22;
Complementary: Psalm 64; Job 19:1-22; Ephesians 2:11-22;
Wednesday, June 25, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 59; 2 Kings 9:30-37; Luke 9:37-43a;
Complementary: Psalm 64; Ezekiel 32:1-10; Luke 9:37-43a;
Thursday, June 26, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; 1 Kings 22:29-40, 51-53; 2 Corinthians 13:5-10;
Complementary: Psalm 16; Leviticus 9:22-10:11; 2 Corinthians 13:5-10;
Friday, June 27, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; 2 Kings 1:1-12; Galatians 4:8-20;
Complementary: Psalm 16; 2 Kings 1:1-16; Galatians 4:8-20;
Saturday, June 28, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; 2 Kings 1:13-18; 2:3-5; Luke 9:21-27;
Complementary: Psalm 16; Deuteronomy 32:15-27, 39-43; Luke 9:21-27;

Announcements

Click the image above to view our latest issue or view past issues here.

View the latest issue of the Beacon newsletter!

Team Blaine prevailed at the 2024 Walk for Rice event!

35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice @ Seward Park • June 28, 9:00 am

This year ACRS will hold the Walk for Rice at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Seward Park. Team Blaine raised over $11,000 last year (2nd place) and this year’s fundraising goal is $8,000. We’re off to a great start, but still have a way to go to reach our goal.

Help ACRS feed AAPI community members who are experiencing food insecurity by donating to and/or registering to walk with Team Blaine:

Donate Online through Team Blaine:
Team Blaine at ACRS

Mail your donation to the Blaine office:
Checks to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”

Thanks for your support!
Justine I., Team Captain

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.

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am 

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.

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 at jtlock00@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

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Summer 2025 at Blaine Memorial UMC! Comments Off on Summer 2025 at Blaine Memorial UMC!

Summer 2025 at Blaine Memorial UMC!

Posted by on Jun 20, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Miscellaneous, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Please join us for upcoming events at Blaine Memorial UMC!

By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Summer Music Ministry Sunday 

On Sunday, June 22, we will celebrate Music Ministry Sunday as we kick off the season of Summer! We’ll hear tunes from the Blaine Memorial Choir, the Blaine Praise Band, the Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle (B.U.G.S.), and music from different church members! We will also recognize the hard work of our Church School Superintendent Sai Hanaoka and our Church School Teachers during worship. In addition, we will commission our Asian Camp campers, adult chaperones, and counselor who will depart for Asian Camp at the end of the week. 

Pastor Job to be Commissioned at PNW Annual Conference 

Blaine Memorial’s incoming associate pastor, Job Pangilinan will be commissioned as a provisional candidate for ministry on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bothell United Methodist Church at 10:30AM. The service will be livestreamed, and I will send out a link closer to the date. If you’d like to join in the festivities, you are more than welcome to come to witness this in person! 

Celebration of the Re-appointment of Pastor Karen, Welcome Pastor Job!

On Sunday, July 20, SPRC will host a Summer BBQ to celebrate the beginning of the new appointment year for Rev. Karen and for our incoming associate pastor, Pastor Job Pangilinan!

Scholarship Sunday 

On August 3, 2025, we’ll celebrate, honor, and learn more about this year’s Blaine Memorial UMC scholarship recipients. Some of our recipients will participate in worship. Scholarship Committee Chair Michelle Vaughan will present our recipients to the congregation.

Announcements

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Our Story Continues!

In remembrance of the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Archives is requesting the folding of 1000 cranes, due by July 20, 2025.

1,000 Paper Crane Project • Due July 20, 2025

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.

Team Blaine prevailed at the 2024 Walk for Rice event!

35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice @ Seward Park • June 28, 9:00 am

This year ACRS will hold the Walk for Rice at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Seward Park. Team Blaine raised over $11,000 last year (2nd place) and this year’s fundraising goal is $8,000. We’re off to a great start, but still have a way to go to reach our goal.

Help ACRS feed AAPI community members who are experiencing food insecurity by donating to and/or registering to walk with Team Blaine:

Donate Online through Team Blaine:
Team Blaine at ACRS

Mail your donation to the Blaine office:
Checks to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”

Thanks for your support!
Justine I., Team Captain

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Senior Pastor Reflection Comments Off on Senior Pastor Reflection

Senior Pastor Reflection

Posted by on Jun 18, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Weekly Calendar

Congratulations, Class of 2025! (L-R, top row): Justine Ing, Joshua Akiyama, Emma Hearn, Joshua Santos, Kobe Yamamoto (L-R, bottom row): Michelle Yokoyama, Sydney Mochizuki, Katelyn Nakase, Kaylee Yokoyama, Marcus Corsilles, and Malia Yamamoto.


Senior Pastor Reflection:

Embracing Summer Celebrations!

By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Students are out of school, graduation commencement ceremonies are transpiring, and summer break is just about in full swing. This month, we’re celebrating the end of many different chapters in our lives with slide shows, cakes, balloons, celebrations, all while making great memories.

Earlier this month, we celebrated the joy of 12 of our own youth and young adult graduates from high school and college! I’m elated that we have 12 hard working, amazing young people to celebrate. 

Congratulations to Blaine’s high school graduates: Annabelle Akiyama, Joshua Akiyama, Marcus Corsilles, Emma Hearn, Justine Ing, and Katelyn Nakase.

Congratulations to our 2025 university graduates: Kobe Yamamoto, Kaylee Yokoyama, Michelle Yokoyama, Malia Yamamoto, Sydney Mochizuki, and Joshua Santos.

As the daughter of parents who were both teachers, I remember this being a time of cheer for the family – the excitement and enthusiasm I felt for summertime as a child is only surpassed by the excitement and enthusiasm, I saw in my parents longing for a well-deserved respite. The change of routine, the chance to read and reflect, time to tackle outdoor projects, and the occasional afternoon nap sound like a small taste of retirement. 

Outgoing Blaine Youth Group Associate Director Kaylee Yokoyama will move forward to new adventures and growth beginning in July.

As we prepare for the summer, there will be many positive transitions on the horizon. First, I want to thank BYG Associate Director Kaylee Yokoyama for her leadership and guidance and the ways in which she nurtured our youth during the school year. Everyone appreciates Kaylee’s hard work and dedication. Kaylee’s positive attitude and support has made a real difference on the entire team. Kaylee recently graduated from the University of Washington and is moving onward towards the next chapter of her life. I am grateful that she served in this capacity for two years. Thank you so much, Kaylee. 

On July 1, Pastor Job Pangilinan, our new Associate Pastor, will start his first day at Blaine. Pastor Job will be commissioned as a provisional member of the Pacific Northwest Conference in June at Annual Conference. He is an active member and a candidate for ministry at Fairwood Community United Methodist Church in Renton, WA. Pastor Job will oversee our Children’s, Youth and Family Ministries. With extensive work and life experience in corporate, education and legal fields and professions, he brings to the church strong gifts in administration, systems analysis and implementation, and efficiency evaluation. My hope is that together we will create a dynamic, fluid and creative team where we can continue to grow our existing ministries and breathe new life into other areas of the church!

In May, we announced that Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church are the proud recipients of a Washington State Commerce Clean Energy grant for more than $1.1 million for solar plus battery storage for our Beacon Hill community resilience hub. Our goal is to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and help support the planning and implementation of clean-energy technologies. During the summer, we will begin working on the physical installation process. This work will take a couple of years to implement. There will be a series of changes that occur on our church campus, so I’m asking in advance for grace and understanding as we transform areas of our campus to become a beacon of hope and resilience on Beacon Hill. A ginormous thank you to Steve Sakahara who has spearheaded and took the initiative to apply to multiple grants. Thank you for your ministry, Steve!

Finally, I just want to give a shout out to everyone who showed up to the Nisei Veterans Committee’s 80th Annual Memorial Day Service at the Nisei War Memorial Monument in Lake View Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2025. The service honored the loyalty, bravery, and valor of fallen Nisei soldiers who gave their lives during World War II. Nearly 150 people attended the event to solemnly reflect on and honor the those who gave their lives for our country — the fallen soldiers from our community.  This special day brought together dignitaries and representatives from Japan, U.S. Government, branches of the U.S. military, numerous community organizations, business leaders, faith leaders (including Blaine Memorial), and local Capitol Hill neighbors taking the opportunity to respectfully participate in one of the longest running memorial services in the country. Colonel Kay Wakatake, was this year’s keynote speaker. Blaine Memorial UMC Church Member and Veteran Bruce Yamamoto provided a moving Christian Reflection and said the names of the Blaine Memorial church members who died while fighting in World War II. I provided this year’s Invocation and George Yates presented a colorful wreath from Blaine Memorial UMC. As the community wreaths from many organizations were carried to the Nisei War Memorial Monument, one could solemnly associate the petals of flowers as symbols of the many individuals, families, and organizations who lost loved ones during war or conflict and their ardent beauty as elements depicting honor, reverence, and remembrance. The playing of Taps and the retiring of the colors concluded the formalities of the 80th Annual NVC and NVC Foundation Memorial Day Service.

Enjoy your summer!

How will you renew yourself this summer? Are there season specific activities that bring you joy and feed your spirit? Or is summer one part of an ongoing flow of actions that sustain you year-round? Whatever the date may be, I believe we all benefit from being intentional to nurture our spirits in the ways that are meaningful to us. In the same way the farmers pay close attention to the inputs of water, sun, and nutrients to the plants they grow all summer, so too we can actively seek to cultivate our own spiritual well-being. May taking a long loving look at the summer days ahead yield you many meaningful insights that carry you through all the seasons, that strengthen the work of your hearts and hands, and that ultimately bring benefit and blessing to all.

The Rev. Karen Yokota Love serves as the Senior Pastor of Blaine Memorial UMC

Announcements

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Our Story Continues!

Juneteenth Office Closure • June 19


In recognition of the Juneteenth federal holiday, our Church Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. We will be open on Friday, June 20, from 10am-4pm.

In remembrance of the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Archives is requesting the folding of 1000 cranes, due by July 20, 2025.

1,000 Paper Crane Project • Due July 20, 2025

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.

Team Blaine prevailed at the 2024 Walk for Rice event!

35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice @ Seward Park • June 28, 9:00 am

This year ACRS will hold the Walk for Rice at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Seward Park. Team Blaine raised over $11,000 last year (2nd place) and this year’s fundraising goal is $8,000. We’re off to a great start, but still have a way to go to reach our goal.

Help ACRS feed AAPI community members who are experiencing food insecurity by donating to and/or registering to walk with Team Blaine:

Donate Online through Team Blaine:
Team Blaine at ACRS

Mail your donation to the Blaine office:
Checks to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”

Thanks for your support!
Justine I., Team Captain

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Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday Comments Off on Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday

Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday

Posted by on Jun 13, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

All are Welcome!

Sermon Questions

  • How can you be to a child as God is to you?
  • Does our church show you how?
  • Are there times when you couldn’t tell whether a situation was good or bad, heavenly or not? How do you decide?
  • How does the Trinity reveal the mystery of God’s being, and what are some ways we can explore this mystery through prayer and reflection?

Order of Worship

Prelude
How Majestic Is Your Name
Michael W. Smith
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Ron Nobuyama
Land Acknowledgment
Ron Nobuyama
*Call to Worship
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, October 2024
Dale Kaneko
*Opening Hymn
He is Exalted
(Sing twice)
TFWS #2070
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Opening Prayer
Dale Kaneko
First Scripture Reading
Proverbs 3:5 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Dale Kaneko
Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka
Special Music
How Great is Our God 
Words and Music by Chris Tomlin, Jess Reeves and Ed Cash
Blaine Memorial Praise Band
Second Scripture Reading
Mark 16:15-16 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Dale Kaneko
Sermon
A Father’s Walk 
Dr. Stephen Sumida
Hymn of Reflection
Spirit of the Living God, Fall Afresh on Me 
(Sing through twice)
UMH #393  
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Introduction to the Offering
Dale Kaneko
*Doxology
Praise God,
From Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
Dale Kaneko
Announcements
Ron Nobuyama
*Closing Hymn
O God in Heaven
UMH #119
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Benediction
Dr. Stephen Sumida
Postlude
Great Is The Lord
Michael W. Smith and 
Deborah D. Smith
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Dr. Stephen Sumida

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, June 15, 2025: 
Trinity Sunday
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 and Psalm 8
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15
Monday, June 16, 2025: 
Psalm 124
Proverbs 7:1-4
Ephesians 4:7-16
Tuesday, June 17, 2025: 
Psalm 124
Proverbs 8:4-21
Ephesians 5:15-20
Wednesday, June 18, 2025: 
Psalm 124
Daniel 1:1-21
Luke 1:46b-55
Thursday, June 19, 2025:
Semi-continuous: 

Psalm 42 and 43
Genesis 24:1-21
Romans 2:17-29

Complementary

Psalm 22:19-28
Isaiah 56:9-12
Romans 2:17-29
Friday, June 20, 2025:
Semi-continuous:

Psalm 42 and 43
Job 6:14-30
Galatians 3:15-22

Complementary: 

Psalm 22:19-28
Isaiah 57:1-13
Galatians 3:15-22
Saturday, June 21, 2025:
Semi-continuous: 

Psalm 42 and 43
Proverbs 11:3-13
Matthew 9:27-34

Complementary: 

Psalm 22:19-28
Isaiah 59:1-8
Matthew 9:27-34

Announcements

Click the image above to view our latest issue or view past issues here.

View the latest issue of the Beacon newsletter!

  • Senior Pastor Reflection: Embracing Summer Celebrations!
  • Please join us for upcoming events at Blaine Memorial UMC!
  • In Photos: Mother’s Day
  • In Photos: Holy Week, Easter unite community
  • BYG Update: To New Beginnings
  • Spiritual Formation Center: A Time to Transition, It’s a New Season

Celebrate Father’s Day at Blaine Memorial UMC on June 15 during our annual lunch!

Father’s Day Lunch Celebration • Today after Worship

Join us as we honor the men and those who identify as men at Blaine Memorial UMC on Sunday, June 15 after worship with a special lunch! During this time, we will honor, remember, and show out love to our fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, uncles, brothers, cousins, husbands, teachers, mentors, and all the men in our lives that have influenced and shaped us into the people who we are today. Our BYG will help serve ice cream for dessert!

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am 

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.

Juneteenth Office Closure • June 19


In recognition of the Juneteenth federal holiday, our Church Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. We will be open on Friday, June 20, from 10am-4pm.

In remembrance of the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Archives is requesting the folding of 1000 cranes, due by July 20, 2025.

1,000 Paper Crane Project • Due July 20, 2025

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.

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 at jtlock00@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

Team Blaine prevailed at the 2024 Walk for Rice event!

35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice @ Seward Park • June 28, 9:00 am

This year ACRS will hold the Walk for Rice at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Seward Park. Team Blaine raised over $11,000 last year (2nd place) and this year’s fundraising goal is $8,000. We’re off to a great start, but still have a way to go to reach our goal.

Help ACRS feed AAPI community members who are experiencing food insecurity by donating to and/or registering to walk with Team Blaine:

Donate Online through Team Blaine:
Team Blaine at ACRS

Mail your donation to the Blaine office:
Checks to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”

Thanks for your support!
Justine I., Team Captain

Summer Church Retreat @ Black Lake Bible Camp • August 22-24, 2025! 

Location:
Black Lake Bible Camp
6521 Fairview Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512
blbcolympia.com

Cost:
Whole weekend, includes 5 meals and 2 night accommodations:

  • $193 per person, ages 9 and up
  • $116 per child, ages 3-8 
  • Free, children 2 and younger
  • Saturday Day Only Trip (meals included, no lodging): Cost TBD

Contact:
Harry Tang @ 808-561-0184
Email: harrybills@gmail.com

Pre-register by June 16, 2025 because we’d like to get a head count of those committed to attend. Visit blaineonline.org for more!

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Pentecost Sunday Comments Off on Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday

Posted by on Jun 7, 2025 in Ash Wednesday, Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Episcopal News, Giving, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

All are Welcome!

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • How can we recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives? 
  • What does the Holy Spirit do for individuals and the church as a whole? 
  • How can we cultivate a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit? 
  • What are some practical ways to manifest the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, etc.)

Order of Worship

Prelude
She Comes Sailing on the Wind
Gordon Light: arr. by Andrew Donaldson

Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Land Acknowledgement
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, October 2024
Neal Komedal
*Opening Hymn
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
TFWS #2120
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Opening Prayer
Neal Komedal
Scripture Reading
Acts 2:1-21 (CEB)
Masami Blowers, Neal Komedal, Rev. Karen Yokota Love
 
Variety of Voices
• French (Wendy)
• Chinese (Sylvia)
• Spanish (Arlene)
• Pidgin English (Aka)
• Japanese (George)
• Tagalog (Miriam)
• English (Eugene)
• Norwegian (Neal)
• Latin (Barbara Nagaoka)
Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka
Recognition of BYG Associate Director Kaylee Yokoyama and the BYG Leaders
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Special Music
The Great Commission
Words by Mary Kay Beall, Music by John Carter
Blaine Memorial Choir
Sermon
Pentecost
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection
Loving Spirit
TFWS #2123
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Introduction to the Offering
Neal Komedal
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
Neal Komedal
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
O Church of God, United
UMH #547
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
Bless His Holy Name
Andrae Crouch, Kathy Onishi

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, June 08, 2025: Day of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17, (25-27)
Monday, June 09, 2025: 
Psalm 48 
Joel 2:18-29 
1 Corinthians 2:1-11
Tuesday, June 10, 2025: 
Psalm 48 
Ezekiel 11:14-25 
1 Corinthians 2:12-16
Wednesday, June 11, 2025: 
Psalm 48 
Numbers 24:1-14 
Luke 1:26-38
Thursday, June 12, 2025: 
Psalm 8 
Proverbs 3:13-18 
Ephesians 1:17-19
Friday, June 13, 2025: 
Psalm 8 
Proverbs 3:19-26 
Ephesians 4:1-6
Saturday, June 14, 2025: 
Psalm 8 
Proverbs 4:1-9 
Luke 2:41-52

Announcements

In remembrance of the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Archives is requesting the folding of 1000 cranes, due by July 20, 2025.

1,000 Paper Crane Project • Due July 20, 2025

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.

Sadako Sasaki statue in Peace Park in the University District of Seattle, Washington. Park was built by Floyd Schmoe. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Meet the artist for the Sadako Statue Renewal • June 8, 4:00pm-5:30pm!

Sadako Sasaki was two years old when Nagasaki was bombed. Before she died of leukemia at 12, she folded thousands of Tsuru as a symbol of peace and inspired multitudes of people. A statue of this beloved girl has stood in Peace Park by the University bridge since 1990. On July 12, 2024 the statue was cut off and stolen for an unknown reason. The community immediately held a healing ceremony and started the process for Sadako’s renewal.

Artist Saya Moriyasu will present her art proposal to create a new Sadako statue at Seattle’s Peace Park. Come Learn about the project and how to support the art.

When:
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Where:
University Friends Meeting, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle 98105

Celebrate Father’s Day at Blaine Memorial UMC on June 15 during our annual lunch!

Father’s Day Lunch Celebration • June 15 after Worship

Join us as we honor the men and those who identify as men at Blaine Memorial UMC on Sunday, June 15 after worship with a special lunch! During this time, we will honor, remember, and show out love to our fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, uncles, brothers, cousins, husbands, teachers, mentors, and all the men in our lives that have influenced and shaped us into the people who we are today. Our BYG will help serve ice cream for dessert!

Juneteenth Office Closure • June 19


In recognition of the Juneteenth federal holiday, our Church Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. We will be open on Friday, June 20, from 10am-4pm.

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am 

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.

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 at jtlock00@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

Team Blaine prevailed at the 2024 Walk for Rice event!

35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice @ Seward Park • June 28, 9:00 am

This year ACRS will hold the Walk for Rice at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Seward Park. Team Blaine raised over $11,000 last year (2nd place) and this year’s fundraising goal is $8,000. We’re off to a great start, but still have a way to go to reach our goal.

Help ACRS feed AAPI community members who are experiencing food insecurity by donating to and/or registering to walk with Team Blaine:

Donate Online through Team Blaine:
Team Blaine at ACRS

Mail your donation to the Blaine office:
Checks to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”

Thanks for your support!
Justine I., Team Captain

Summer Church Retreat @ Black Lake Bible Camp • August 22-24, 2025! 

Location:
Black Lake Bible Camp
6521 Fairview Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512
blbcolympia.com

Cost:
Whole weekend, includes 5 meals and 2 night accommodations:

  • $193 per person, ages 9 and up
  • $116 per child, ages 3-8 
  • Free, children 2 and younger
  • Saturday Day Only Trip (meals included, no lodging): Cost TBD

Contact:
Harry Tang @ 808-561-0184
Email: harrybills@gmail.com

Pre-register by June 16, 2025 because we’d like to get a head count of those committed to attend. Visit blaineonline.org for more!

View the June 2025 Calendar

Learn More
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Ascension and Graduation Sunday

Posted by on Jun 1, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

All are Welcome

Sermon Questions

  • Before He ascended, Jesus told His followers that He would leave the Holy Spirit with them. Can you think of several reasons why it’s better to have the Holy Spirit inside you rather than Jesus beside you? How does the Spirit actually help you personally each day?
  • How can we practically apply the truth of the Ascension of Lord in our personal walk with Christ?
  • What advice would you give your younger self, or to future graduates? 

Order of Worship

Prelude
Gather Us In
By Mary Haugen
Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Land Acknowlegement
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Kaylee Yokoyama
*Opening Hymn
God of Wonders
Worship and Song #3034
Blaine Memorial Praise Band
Opening Prayer
Kaylee Yokoyama
First Scripture Reading
Acts 16:16-34 (CEB)
Marcus Corsilles
Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka 
Class of 2025 Graduates
Rev. Karen Yokota Love 
High School Graduates
Annabelle Akiyama
Joshua Akiyama
Marcus Corsilles
Emma Hearn
Justine Ing
Katelyn Nakase
College Graduates
Malia Yamamoto
Sydney Mochizuki
Joshua Santos
Kobe Yamamoto
Kaylee Yokoyama
Michelle Yokoyama 
Congregational Litany for Our Graduates
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Special Music
A Heritage of Hope and a Legacy of Love
By Sally DeFord

Blaine Memorial Choir
Second Scripture Reading
Luke 24:44-53 (CEB)
Kaylee Yokoyama
Sermon
You are Witnesses
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection
O Blessed Spring
TFWS #2076

Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Holy Communion
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Serving: Rev. Karen, youth 1, youth or young adult 2, youth or young adult 3
Introduction to the Offering
Marcus Corsilles
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
*Prayer of Dedication
Marcus Corsilles
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
We Are God’s People
TFWS #2220
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
We Are the Body of Christ
By Scott Wesley Brown and David Hampton; arranged by Tom Fettke
Kathy Onishi
Today’s Flowers
Carol Kastrup

Announcements

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am 

Join Rev. Karen 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.

Church Clean Up Work Party @ Blaine Memorial UMC

Saturday, June 7 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Just a reminder for anyone who is available on Saturday (6/7) morning to help clean up and spruce up Blaine Memorial. Planned events for the Work Party include cleaning all areas outside. We’d like to trim the hedges and remove the ivy on the buildings. People who are interested in working indoors, we’d like to clean the Sanctuary, the church pews, and the Social Hall windows. Please bring your tools to hedge and gloves. Please feel free to contact Ron Nobuyama with any questions or concerns.

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 at jtlock00@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

Team Blaine prevailed at the 2024 Walk for Rice event!

35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice @ Seward Park • June 28, 9:00 am

This year ACRS will hold the Walk for Rice at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Seward Park. Team Blaine raised over $11,000 last year (2nd place) and this year’s fundraising goal is $8,000. We’re off to a great start, but still have a way to go to reach our goal.

Help ACRS feed AAPI community members who are experiencing food insecurity by donating to and/or registering to walk with Team Blaine:

Donate Online through Team Blaine:
Team Blaine at ACRS

Mail your donation to the Blaine office:
Checks to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”

Thanks for your support!
Justine I., Team Captain

Summer Church Retreat @ Black Lake Bible Camp • August 22-24, 2025! 

Location:

Black Lake Bible Camp

6521 Fairview Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512

blbcolympia.com

Cost:

Whole weekend, includes 5 meals and 2 night accommodations:

$193 per person, ages 9 and up

$116 per child, ages 3-8 

Free, children 2 and younger

Saturday Day Only Trip (meals included, no lodging): Cost TBD

Contact:

Harry Tang @ 808-561-0184

Email: harrybills@gmail.com

Pre-register by June 16, 2025 because we’d like to get a head count of those committed to attend. Visit blaineonline.org for more!

View the June 2025 Calendar

Learn More