All are Welcome!
- Second Sunday of Easter
- April 27, 2025, 10am
- Hybrid Worship (View livestream)
- View PDF Bulletin
Sermon Questions
- Is it hard to believe without seeing proof or evidence?
- Share some examples of this from your life when you had doubt.
- Read John 20:24-29. How would you describe Thomas’ attitude, both before and after Jesus appeared to him?
- What can we learn from Jesus’ encounter with Thomas that can help us respond to people who have doubts?
- Read John 20:29-31. How can someone who has not seen the evidence that Thomas and the other disciples saw come to faith in Jesus as the risen Lord and Savior?
Order of Worship
| Prelude Either Across the Lands Miriam Tong |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Land Acknowledgment Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Barbara Nagaoka |
| *Opening Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth (UMH #92), All verses Miriam Tong and Michelle Vaughan |
| *Opening Prayer Barbara Nagaoka |
| Children’s Message Mike Takahashi |
| Psalm Scripture Reading Psalm 118:14-29 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Barbara Nagaoka |
| Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Gospel Scripture Reading John 20:19-31 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Barbara Nagaoka |
| Sermon Without a Doubt Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection God the Sculptor of the Mountains TFWS #2060, All verses Miriam Tong, Michelle Vaughan |
| Introduction to the Offering (Give online through Realm) Barbara Nagaoka |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Miriam Tong, Michelle Vaughan |
| *Prayer of Dedication Barbara Nagaoka |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn Easter People, Raise Your Voices UMH #304, All verses Miriam Tong, Michelle Vaughan |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude He Is Exalted Miriam Tong |
| Passing of the Peace |
| Zoom Breakout Room Dale Kaneko, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, April 27, 2025: Second Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 |
| Monday, April 28, 2025: Psalm 122 Esther 7:1-10 Revelation 1:9-20; |
| Tuesday, April 29, 2025: Psalm 122 Esther 8:1-17 Revelation 2:8-11; |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Psalm 122 Esther 9:1-5, 18-23 Luke 12:4-12; |
| Thursday, May 01, 2025: Psalm 30 Isaiah 5:11-17 Revelation 3:14-22 |
| Friday, May 02, 2025: Psalm 30 Isaiah 6:1-4 Revelation 4:1-11 |
| Saturday, May 03, 2025: Psalm 30 Genesis 18:1-8 Luke 14:12-14 |
Announcements
Let’s Recycle Potato Chip Bags as we commemorate Earth Day!
To continue our church track record of proper recycling and helping the earth one little step at a time, Arlene Naganawa and Dale H. Watanabe have a favor of you. We will begin a trial collecting used chip bags from social hour to recycle with our subscription to Ridwell.
Please put your bags in the box located in the social hall near the kitchen. If you have a subscription too and want to help out, please contact Arlene or Dale – we are looking for at least one more that is on a different pick-up schedule!
Special Charge Conference Meeting on Zoom • Thurs., May 1, 7pm
Inviting Ad Board, SPRC and Trustees Leadership to Attend. The purpose of the special charge conference is to approve the salary and benefits package of Job Pangilinan, incoming Associate Pastor, effective July 1, 2025. Rev. Karen Yokota Love will preside over this Special Charge Conference. Rev. Karen will send out a Zoom link prior to the meeting.
Seattle Japanese American Community Gathering @ LAC • May 3, 2:00PM-4:00PM
At this gathering, there will be discussions on connecting the history of Japanese American WWII incarceration to the current moment and united against mass detention and deportation. Please register here to participate.
Read the latest issue of the Beacon!
Click the image above to view the latest issue. Or, view past issues here.
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. We will discuss the significance of Lent. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.
2025 Educational Scholarships • Application period open through May 15, 2025
The Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church Educational Scholarships are designed to support the mission of the church through supporting a multitude of educational opportunities. We are proud to have helped students in their pursuit of continuing education since 1968. We encourage all applicants; from those just entering their next phase of education to those returning to complete or pursue continued education.
We are blessed to offer the following scholarships:
- Vera Ing Community College/ Trade School Scholarship
- Robert and Lucy Sato Scholarship
- Blaine Memorial Scholarship
- Ted and Margaret Yasuda Scholarship
Applications are available through emailing Michelle Vaughan or through the church office. All scholarships will consider, but are not limited to, elements such as grades (if applicable), personal essay, church participation and finances. Applications and two (2) letters of recommendation must be received no later than May 15, 2025 for consideration. We are looking forward to applicants excited about pursuing their education.
For more information, visit and bookmark the Educational Scholarships 2025 page.
Ireicho: Book of Names • See Dates, Sign Up Now!
Request to stamp the Ireicho: Book of Names in Seattle, in Puyallup, and on Bainbridge Island in 2026!
The Irei Project, in conjunction with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Puyallup Valley Chapter and Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association, is pleased to offer appointments to stamp the Ireicho at the Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church in Seattle on March 27, 2026, at the Expo Hall and Remembrance Gallery in Puyallup on March 28, 2026, and at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial on March 29 and March 30, 2026. Stamping is by appointment only.
Currents: An Operetta featuring Gail Nomura and Shigeru Nishida in a Discussion Panel • May 7, 2025, 7:00PM
Join Gail Nomura and Shig Nishida at McMenamin’s Anderson School, Hayne’s Hall in Bothell, WA on May 7, 2025 at 7:00PM at Currents: An Operetta! The event is free, both you’ll need to register here.
Location: Haynes’ Hall, 18607 Bothell Way NE- Bothell
All ages welcome!
View the April 2025 Calendar
