All are Welcome!
- Third Sunday after Pentecost
- June 14, 2026
- 10:00 a.m.
- View the livestream
Video
Sermon Questions
- In what areas of your life do you most identify with Sarah’s laughter — those places where hope feels delayed, fragile, or even unrealistic — and how honest are you willing to be with God about that waiting?
- How do you hear God’s question, “Is anything too difficult for the Lord?” in your current circumstances: as pressure to believe harder, or as an invitation to widen your sense of what is still possible?
- What might it look like for your own “waiting season” to be transformed the way Sarah’s was — moving from the laughter of disbelief into the laughter of joy and testimony?
Order of Worship
| Prelude “The Summons” TFWS #2130 Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Land Acknowledgement Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Pam Yorozu |
| *Opening Hymn “Gather Us In” TFWS #2236 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, December 2025 Pam Yorozu |
| First Scripture Reading Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Pam Yorozu |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Celebrating Our Church School Teachers and BYG Leaders Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Special Music “By Faith” By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend Blaine Praise Band |
| Second Scripture Reading Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Pam Yorozu |
| Sermon “When Laughter Meets the Promise” Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection “Who Is My Mother, Who Is My Brother?” TFWS #2225 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Pam Yorozu |
| *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Eugene & Kathy Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Pam Yorozu |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Closing Hymn “Make Me a Servant” TFWS #2176 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude “May You Run and Not Be Weary” TFWS #2281 Kathy Onishi |
| Altar Flowers Miriam Tong |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
*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, June 14 • Honoring Our BYG Leaders and Church School Teachers • Last Day of BYG (End-of-Year Party) | |||
| Friday, June 19 • Church Office and Campus Closure for Juneteenth | |||
| Sunday, June 21 • Father’s Day and Music Sunday Worship Service | |||
| June 28–July 3 • NJAUMC Asian American Summer Camp Gathering | |||
| July 24–Aug. 1 • Mission Guatemala |
Celebrating the 2025-26 School Year:
Honoring Our BYG Leaders and Church School Teachers
- Sunday, June 14
- Blaine Memorial UMC Sanctuary
- 10 a.m.
Sunday, June 14, will mark the close of the school year for the BYG Youth Group and Church School. During worship, we will offer a blessing for our youth, leaders and teachers. Following the service, we will gather in the Social Hall for a celebration honoring the commitment, dedication and service they have shown throughout the year.
We look forward to coming together in gratitude and celebration as we conclude another meaningful year.
Wednesday Coffee and Prayer
- Wednesdays
- 9 a.m.
- Zoom
Join Rev. Karen for a time of connection, a short devotional and prayer. Bring a cup of coffee or tea and begin your day centered in Christ.
The Zoom link will be sent Tuesday.
Church Office and Campus Closure for Juneteenth — June 19, 2026
Please note that the church office and campus will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and offers an opportunity to reflect on freedom, justice and unity.
Regular office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Campus activities and office operations will resume on Tuesday, June 23.
Thank you for your understanding. We pray you have a meaningful and blessed Juneteenth observance.
Special Father’s Day and Music Sunday Worship Service
- Sunday, June 21
- Blaine Memorial UMC, Sanctuary and Social Hall
Join us for a special Father’s Day and Music Sunday worship service on Sunday, June 21. This year, Father’s Day coincides with our annual Music Sunday, featuring a wonderful variety of music from the Blaine Memorial Choir, Blaine Memorial Praise Band, B.U.G.S. and several talented soloists.
It’s a joyful way to celebrate the close of another ministry year and kick off the summer season together.
Our worship service will also include the celebration of our fathers and father figures, two baptisms, the commissioning of our Asian Camp campers and chaperones as they prepare to depart the following Saturday, and recognition of our graduates. It promises to be a meaningful, joy-filled and celebratory morning for our entire church family.
Following worship, everyone is invited to a special Father’s Day lunch in the Social Hall as we honor our dads and father figures—and enjoy fellowship together.
We hope you’ll join us for this festive Sunday of worship and celebration.
Important Safety Reminder
When coming to church, please do not leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Make sure all items are hidden from sight, and if you have anything of value — especially electronics — please bring it into the church with you rather than leaving it in your car.
There have been multiple vehicle break-ins and thefts recently during the day, after church services and throughout the week. Taking a few extra precautions can help protect your belongings.
Thank you for helping keep our church community safe and aware.
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