Resurrection of the Lord Sunday
In what ways does the resurrection give you hope and change the way you live?
Welcome!
- Sunday April 9, 2023
- Hybrid Worship
- 10pm in the Sanctuary
- Continue scrolling for the bulletin or view the printed version
Order of Worship
| Prelude “Easter Song” by Anne Herring Kathy Onishi |
| Carrying the Flowered Cross Michael Corsilles, Steve Sofronas, and Joseph Adriano |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Opening Hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” (UMH #302; verses 1,2,4,6) Eugene & Kathy Onishi, Unison |
| Easter Anthem “Mary at the Tomb” by Bradley Ellingboe Blaine Memorial Choir |
| First Scripture Reading Matthew 28:1-10 (NRSVUE) Sylvia Wong and Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Prayers of the People Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Easter Anthem “He is Not Here” by Russell Nagy Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading John 20:1-18 (NRSVUE) Stephen Sumida, Dale Watanabe, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn, and Tsutomu Nagoya |
| Message “The Empty Tomb” Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Special Music (Bells and Piano) “He Walks with Me”, “In the Garden”, and “Open My Eyes” by C.A. Miles, C.H. Scott, and V.W. Stephenson Miriam Tong and Yuki Sofronas |
| Congregational Hymn “Easter People Raise Your Voices” (UMH #304) Eugene and Kathy Onishi, Unison |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| Closing Hymn He Lives (UMH #310) Eugene Onishi and Kathy Onishi, Unison |
| Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude “The Risen Christ” by Phil Madeira and Keith Getty Kathy Onishi |
| Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
Please note: There WILL NOT be a Zoom Break Out Room today following worship.
Easter Lily Dedications 2023
We honor and offer prayers for these beloved persons and life circumstances for which these lilies are dedicated. Those persons who have dedicated lilies may take them home.
| Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Jesse Love In honor of Itsuo and Elizabeth Yokota Arthur and Irma Love |
| Rev. Mia Park In loving memory of Soon Jae Park |
| Debbie Hisayasu and Ken Ronan In loving memory of Leroy Hisayasu, Clarence Ronan, and Catherine Ronan |
| Cal and Lorraine Hoshibata In loving memory of Yoshimi and Florence Hoshibata Nobuo, Alice, Ray and George Kondo |
| Margaret Inouye In loving memory of Paul and Ann Inouye |
| Stephen and Anne Lock In loving memory of Kamtang Lock |
| David and Pam Yorozu In loving memory of William and Yae Yorozu |
| Dick and Barbara Nagaoka In loving memory of Helen and Hiram Akita, Jane Akita, Pat and Wayne Miyahira |
| Dorothy Rutherford In celebration of The Risen Christ |
| Bob and Donna Sekijima In loving memory of Harpo and Toki Sekijima, Bob and Mariam Watanabe |
| Mike and Marcia Takahashi In loving memory of Yuki Lynn Takahashi, our beloved daughter |
Sermon Reflection Questions
- How have you seen God at work in your life this week?
- Why do you think the women are afraid?
- Put yourself in the disciples’ shoes. What emotions might they have felt? What thoughts might have run through their minds?
- In what ways does the resurrection give you hope and change the way you live?
Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures
| Mon • 4/10 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21; Colossians 3:5-11 |
| Tues • 4/11 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Exodus 15:1-18; Colossians 3:12-17 |
| Wed • 4/12 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Joshua 3:1-17; Matthew 28:1-10 |
| Thurs • 4/13 Psalm 16; Song of Solomon 2:8-15; Colossians 4:2-5 |
| Fri • 4/14 Psalm 16; Song of Solomon 5:9-6:3; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 |
| Sat • 4/15 Psalm 16; Song of Solomon 8:6-7; John 20:11-20 |
Announcements
Filming of Documentary for 120th Anniversary
Next Sunday, April 16!
Blaine Memorial Actors (church members) participated in a dress rehearsal of the Daikanreki Blaine Memorial documentary film on Sunday, March 19 after worship.
The Blaine Memorial Archive Committee is producing a historical video documentary of the first 120 years of Blaine Memorial which will be in 2024. The video shoot is next Sunday, April 16, 2023, immediately after the day’s worship service. Participants may dress in clothes they think are somewhat appropriate to 1942 — hats, dresses and suits or jackets, overcoats, etc. But we’re not fussy about the “costumes,” because the scene will be videoed in a close-up of the jostling crowd, obscuring some details. We’d like 80 to 100 people or more in the crowd, of all ages from babies to the oldest, of any race. Please plan to participate!
Please contact Steve Sumida at stephen.sumida@gmail.com for any questions and please turn in your PARTICIPANT RELEASE AGREEMENT form to the ushers.
Apply Now! Blaine Educational Scholarships
Due May 17
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. Applications are due May 17. We are blessed to offer the following scholarships: the Vera Ing Scholarship, Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship, Yasuda Scholarship, William S. Yorozu Scholarship, and the Robert S. Sato Scholarship. Visit blaineonline.org for more information. Scan the QR code for info.
Blaine Cookbook needs your recipes!
Due May 31
Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church will release a 120th Anniversary Edition of “Let’s Dine!”, the latest in a series of cookbooks produced by Blaine Memorial over the past 70 years. This cookbook will commemorate the 120th Anniversary of Blaine Memorial, with a scheduled release of January 2024. We are seeking submissions for the 2024 cookbook and are calling on you to contribute! Scan the QR code to visit blaineonline.org for more information.
Summer Camps & VBS 2023!
See Dates
This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out! Please save the dates for your children and youth!
| June 25-30 Jr/High Camp (for incoming 6th-9th graders) |
| July 10-14 Vacation Bible School, 10am-3pm |
| July 23-28 Asian Camp (for incoming 10th grade-2 yrs. post-HS) |
Jr. High Camp registration is open now! Please register your youth by May 31!
Place your Sukiyaki orders NOW!
Click or tap the poster to order Sukiyaki for pick up on April 29!