All are Welcome!
- Fifth Sunday of Easter
- May 3, 2026
- View the livestream
Sermon Questions
- What does it mean for you personally to trust Jesus when your heart feels troubled?
- How does knowing Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the life” shape the way you approach God in prayer and daily life?
- In what ways does giving your offering become an act of trust in God’s provision and faithfulness?
Order of Worship
| Prelude “Spirit Song” UMH #347 Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Jem Tong |
| *Opening Hymn “Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather” UMH #552 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Opening Prayer Jem Tong |
| First Scripture Reading 1 Peter 2:2-10 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Jem Tong |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music “To Trust Him More” Words by Louisa M.R. Stead, music by Mary McDonald Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading John 14:1-14 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Jem Tong |
| Sermon “Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled” Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection “Sanctuary” TFWS #2164 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Introduction to the Offering Jem Tong |
| Offertory Music “The Gift of Love” UMH #408 Kathy Onishi |
| *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Jem Tong |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Closing Song “Christ for the World We Sing” UMH #568 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Altar Flowers Miriam Tong |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
| Sunday, May 03, 2026: Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 |
| Monday, May 04, 2026: Psalm 102:1-17; Exodus 13:17-22; Acts 7:17-40; |
| Tuesday, May 05, 2026: Psalm 102:1-17; Proverbs 3:5-12; Acts 7:44-56; |
| Wednesday, May 06, 2026: Psalm 102:1-17; Proverbs 3:13-18; John 8:31-38; |
| Thursday, May 07, 2026: Psalm 66:8-20; Genesis 6:5-22; Acts 27:1-12; |
| Friday, May 08, 2026: Psalm 66:8-20; Genesis 7:1-24; Acts 27:13-38; |
| Saturday, May 09, 2026: Psalm 66:8-20; Genesis 8:13-19; John 14:27-29; |
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
Announcements
Dates to Remember
| Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC | |||
| Wednesdays • Coffee and Prayer with Rev. Karen | |||
| Sunday, May 10 • Mother’s Day Breakfast | |||
| Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. • 35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice, Seward Park | |||
| Tuesday, May 19 • 2026 Educational Scholarship Deadline | |||
| July 24–Aug. 1 • Mission Guatemala |
Wednesday Coffee and Prayer with Pastor Karen
Wednesdays | 9 a.m. | Zoom
Join Rev. Karen for Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer. We will share brief check-ins, a short devotional and prayer together. Bring a cup of coffee or tea and begin your day centered in Christ and connected to one another. The Zoom link will be sent Tuesday.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
May 10, 2026 | 8:30–9:45 a.m. and after worship | Social Hall
Join us as we honor the women and those who identify as women at Blaine Memorial UMC on Sunday, May 10, from 8:30–9:45 a.m. and again after worship in the Social Hall. During this time, we will honor, remember and show our love to our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, wives, teachers, mentors and all the women in our lives who have influenced and shaped us into the people we are today. Thank you to Howard Nakase for chairing this year’s Mother’s Day breakfast.
35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9 a.m. | Seward Park
This year, ACRS will hold the Walk for Rice a month earlier than usual, at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Seward Park. Team Blaine raised more than $12,000 last year (placing second overall), and this year’s goal is $8,000.
We are off to a strong start but still have a ways to go. Help ACRS support AAPI community members experiencing food insecurity by donating or registering to walk with Team Blaine.
Visit “Team Blaine” at www.walkforrice.org. Thank you for your support!
— Justine Ing, team captain
2026 Educational Scholarships
Application deadline: May 19, 2026
Since 1968, Blaine Memorial UMC has been honored to support students in their educational journeys. We welcome applicants of all ages — those entering new programs and those continuing their studies.
Scholarships include:
- Vera Ing Scholarship
- Blaine Memorial UMC Scholarship
- Ted and Margaret Yasuda Scholarship
- Robert and Lucy Sato Scholarship
Applications are available by emailing:
BlaineUMCScholarships@gmail.com
or contacting the church office.
Two letters of recommendation are required. Two letters of recommendation are required.
We look forward to supporting those who are eager to grow, learn and serve.
Thank you to Michelle Vaughan, scholarship chair, for her leadership.
May 5: Last day for Scholarship RECOMMENDATION letters
It’s scholarship season! If you need a recommendation letter from Rev. Karen, please request it at least two weeks before the scholarship deadline; MAY 5 is the last day for this request.
Rev. Karen carries many responsibilities and often receives multiple requests for recommendation letters. Last-minute requests — especially those submitted the night before the deadline — can be very difficult to accommodate, as completing a letter depends on her current workload.
To ensure she has enough time to write thoughtful and effective recommendations, please plan ahead and submit your requests well in advance.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Migrant 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 can 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.
Coming soon: Beacon May/June 2026!
Our monthly collection of ministry stories can be found in the Beacon. Happenings, Faith & Ministries, Visions, and Connections can be enjoyed through our PDF versions of the newsletter. If you would like to subscribe to a printed version, contact the Church Office for more information.
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