All are Welcome!
- Day of Remembrance Sunday
- Remembering 84 Years
- February 22, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.
- View the livestream
Photos
- Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado. A general all over view of a section of the emergency center looking north and west.
- Woodland, California. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry are boarding a special train for Merced Assembly center. These people are a part of a group of 750 persons evacuated from this rich farming area.
- Harvesting spinach, Tule Lake Relocation Center, September 8, 1942.
- Survivors of internment evacuation and relocation gather at a luncheon in Olympia, Washington, on Feb. 19, 2026.
Photos courtesy of U.S. National Archives and Records Administration and Jesse N. Love
Day of Remembrance Reflection Questions:
- How does learning about the experiences of Japanese American survivors challenge my understanding of justice, mercy, and the human capacity for resilience in the face of fear and injustice?
- In what ways do I see echoes of Executive Order 9066 or similar injustices in our world today, and how am I called to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly in response?
- How can the stories of survivors guide our communities in remembering, repairing harm, and standing alongside those who are marginalized or oppressed today?
Order of Worship
| Prelude “Gather Us In” TFWS #2236 Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” UMH #140 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer By Rev. Karen Yokota Love Gail Nomura |
| First Scripture Reading Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Gail Nomura |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music “Grace Alone” TFWS #2162 Blaine Memorial UMC Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading Micah 6:8 (NRSVUE) Tsutomu Nagoya, Gail Nomura |
| Video Presentation “Into the Wilderness” The Archives Committee |
| Personal Testimonials Shigeru Nishida, Sharon Maeda, Laura Kato Gilbert, Barbara Nagaoka, Keiko Yanagihara, Lorraine Hoshibata, and Dale H. Watanabe |
| Song of Reflection (Video) “I Believe” By Mark A. Miller The Onishi Family |
| Introduction to the Offering By Rev. Karen Yokota Love Gail Nomura |
| Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication By Rev. Karen Yokota Love Gail Nomura |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Closing Hymn “Hymn of Promise” UMH #707 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude “The First Song of Isaiah” TFWS #2030 Kathy Onishi |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
| Sunday, February 22, 2026: First Sunday in Lent Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 |
| Monday, February 23, 2026: Psalm 32; 1 Kings 19:1-8; Hebrews 2:10-18; |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026: Psalm 32; Genesis 4:1-16; Hebrews 4:14-5:10; |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2026: Psalm 32; Exodus 34:1-9, 27-28; Matthew 18:10-14; |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026: Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:3-7; |
| Friday, February 27, 2026: Psalm 121; Micah 7:18-20; Romans 3:21-31; |
| Saturday, February 28, 2026: Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:4-8; Luke 7:1-10; |
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
Blaine Memorial UMC Announcements and Upcoming Events
Dates to Remember
| Sunday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. • Day of Remembrance Sunday • BYG to gather in Sanctuary | |||
| Sunday, Feb. 26 • Girl Scout Cookie Sales | |||
| Saturday, Mar. 7, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. • Sukiyaki Benefit Event! PRE-ORDER NOW! • Girl Scout Cookie Sales | |||
| Sunday, March 15 • Girl Scout Cookie Sales |
NEW! BYG Youth Announcement for Feb. 22, 2026
On Sunday (Feb. 22), our BYG Youth will remain in the sanctuary during worship as we observe the Day of Remembrance. They will learn more about the history and significance of this sacred day while offering their presence and support to those sharing their stories and reflections.
Please note there will be no Youth Group gathering on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
We are grateful for our youth as they listen, learn and stand alongside our community in remembrance and commitment to justice.
NEW! Girl Scout Cookies for Sale Next Sunday
It’s that time of year again — Girl Scout cookie season is here!
Blaine’s Girl Scout Troop #43880 will host a cookie booth on:
- Sunday, Feb. 26, after worship
- Saturday, March 7 (during Sukiyaki, see below)
- Sunday, March 15, after worship
If you love Girl Scout cookies (and who doesn’t?), we invite you to stop by, stock up on your favorites and support our wonderful troop. Thank you for encouraging and uplifting our young leaders!
Pre-Order Now!
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Annual Sukiyaki Benefit Fundraiser Dinner — Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1–6 p.m., LAC
Time: 1–6 p.m.
Details: Sukiyaki is $20 each. We will offer cooked and uncooked options, takeout and limited dine-in.
Beneficiary: The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church’s Disaster Fund, supporting survivors of the December 2025 floods in Washington state.
Volunteer opportunities: Sign-up sheets are in the LAC to help with ohagi (Friday and Saturday), vegetable, meat and tofu prep, setup, dishwashing, takeout, rice cooking, the bakery booth and more.
Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer — Feb. 25, 2026
You’re invited to join Pastor Karen for Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer on Wednesday (Feb. 25) at 9 a.m. on Zoom.
Our gathering will include brief personal check-ins, a short devotional and shared prayer. The Rev. Karen will finish reading the January/February Upper Room devotional. This is a wonderful opportunity to start your day with intention — focusing your heart, drawing closer to God and connecting with your prayer community.
You’re welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a light breakfast during our time together. The Zoom link will be sent by email Tuesday.
Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMCMigrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC
Riverton Park UMC needs:
- Diapers (sizes 3 through 7)
- Diaper wipes
- Kitchen pots and pans
- Paper plates
- Toothpaste
- Long-grain rice
- Cooking oil
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Items may be dropped off at the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call the church office at 206-723-1536 before dropping off your items.