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- May 11, 2025, 10:00AM
- Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Mother’s Day Sunday
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Sermon Questions
- What aspects of motherhood uniquely reflect God’s love and care for us?
- How can we practically honor our mothers and the women in our lives who have nurtured us?
- In what ways can we learn from the wisdom and experiences of mothers, both those we know personally and those we read about in scripture?
- How does it mean to “follow” Jesus in our daily lives, and how can we discern Christ’s will for us?
- How does this passage encourage us to trust in God’s love and care, even when we face challenges and uncertainties?
Order of Worship
| Prelude Shepherd Me, O God Marty Haugen Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Land Acknowledgment Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Stephen Sumida |
| *Opening Hymn Holy Ground TFWS #2272 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Stephen Sumida |
| First Scripture Reading Acts 9:36-43 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Stephen Sumida |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music These Are The Things Words by J. Paul Williams, Music by Daved Lantz III Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading John 10:22-30 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Stephen Sumida |
| Sermon The Shepherd’s Compass Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Special Music Down to the Water to Pray Arrangement by Pepper Choplin Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Introduction to the Offering Stephen Sumida |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Kathy Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Stephen Sumida |
| *Closing Hymn The Summons TFWS #2130, All verses Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Lamb of God Twila Paris Kathy Onishi |
| Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Today’s Flowers Sharon Maeda |
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, May 11, 2025: Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30 |
| Monday, May 12, 2025: Psalm 100 Ezekiel 37:15-28 Revelation 15:1-4 |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Psalm 100 Ezekiel 45:1-9 Acts 9:32-35 |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025: Psalm 100 Jeremiah 50:17-20 John 10:31-42 |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025: Psalm 148 Ezekiel 2:8-3:11 Revelation 10:1-11 |
| Friday, May 16, 2025: Psalm 148 Daniel 7:13-14 Revelation 11:15 |
| Saturday, May 17, 2025: Psalm 148 Daniel 7:27 Revelation 11:16-19 |
Announcements
Mother’s Day Breakfast • Today
Join us as we honor the women and those who identify as women at Blaine Memorial UMC on Sunday, May 11 from 8:30am-9:45am and then again, after worship. 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 that have influenced and shaped us into the people who we are today.
Howard Nakase is looking for help by all men and those who identify as men at Blaine Memorial to prepare the breakfast beginning at 6am. Thank you to Howard Nakase for chairing this year’s Mother’s Day breakfast!
Lost and Found items in the Social Hall
Lost something? If you have misplaced any items while at the church, you can check the Lost and Found area. The Lost and Found is currently located on three tables in the Social Hall. Items of high value (such as iPhones, eye glasses, and car keys) are kept safely in the Church Office.
The Lost and Found items will be left out on the tables in the Social Hall until the end of day on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Afterwards, all unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill.
If you are looking for a specific item or have any questions, please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536.
Let’s Recycle Potato Chip Bags!
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!
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.
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:
https://give.acrs.org/team/657467
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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