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Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted by on Jul 18, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Videos, Weekly Calendar

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Sermon Intro

Sermon Questions

  • What does it mean for our church to “embody Christ” as we prepare the next generation? In what ways are we already doing this, and what might we need to let go of or begin anew to become a church that future generations will call home?

  • If the saints and ancestors of our faith—especially those who built Blaine Memorial through trials like war, displacement, and invisibility—could speak to us today, what do you think they would urge us to do in this moment? What lessons from their faithfulness are we called to carry forward?

  • What are the most pressing challenges facing our church today in passing the faith on to the next generation (e.g., cultural shifts, trust in institutions, identity, belonging)? What fears or resistance might we need to confront together?

  • According to today’s scriptures, God has already planted something within us—Christ in us, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). What resources, relationships, and spiritual gifts has God already given our community to face today’s challenges? How might we activate them with courage?

Order of Worship

Prelude
Across the Lands
Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
(Green Worship Book #3032)
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Land Acknowledgement
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Hymn
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
(UMH #559)
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Celebration of Our Pastors
Welcome and Blessing of Pastor Job Pangilinan and The Reappointments of Pastor Karen Yokota Love, Pastor Mark C. Hearn and Pastor Jeney Park-Hearn
Arlene Naganawa
First Scripture Reading
Amos 8:4-7; Colossians 1:24-27 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn
Children’s Message
Church School Superintendent and Teacher Sai Hanaoka
Special Music
All The People Said Amen
By Matt Maher, Trevor Morgan and Paul Moak
Blaine Memorial Praise Band
Second Scripture Reading
Luke 10:38-42 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Sermon
“Don’t Miss the Secret Plan”
Rev. Job Pangilinan
Hymn of Reflection
As a Fire is Meant for Burning
TFWS #2237
Kathy and Eugene Onishi 
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi 
*Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
Make Me a Servant (2x)
TFWS #2177
Kathy and Eugene Onishi  
*Benediction
Rev. Job Pangilinan
Postlude
I Sing Praises to Your Name
Terry MacAlmon
TFWS #2037
Kathy Onishi
Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room
Today’s Zoom Room is canceled due to the special celebration for our pastors.
Altar Flowers
Miriam Tong

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, July 20, 2025: Proper 11 (16)
Amos 8:1-12 and Psalm 52; Genesis 18:1-10a and Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
Monday, July 21, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:17-32; Amos 7:1-6; Colossians 1:27-2:7;
Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Exodus 18:1-12; Colossians 1:27-2:7;
Tuesday, July 22, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:17-32; Amos 8:13-9:4; 1 John 2:1-6;
Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Proverbs 9:1-18; 1John 2:1-6;
Wednesday, July 23, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:17-32; Amos 9:5-15; John 6:41-51;
Complementary: Psalm 119:97-104; Deuteronomy 12:1-12; John 6:41-51;
Thursday, July 24, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 85; Hosea 4:1-19; Acts 1:15-20;
Complementary: Psalm 138; Esther 2:19-3:6; Acts 1:15-20;
Friday, July 25, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 85; Hosea 5:1-15; Acts 2:22-36;
Complementary: Psalm 138; Esther 3:7-15; Acts 2:22-36;
Saturday, July 26, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 85; Hosea 1:11-2:15; Luke 8:22-25;
Complementary: Psalm 138; Esther 4:1-17; Luke 8:22-25;

Announcements



Rev. Job Pangilinan and Rev. Karen Yokota Love at the Commissioning and Ordination Worship Service at Annual Conference. Join us for a BBQ Celebration on July 20!

A BBQ Celebration as Blaine Memorial Welcomes Pastor Job Pangilinan and the Reappointments of Pastor Karen Yokota Love, Pastor Jeney Park-Hearn, Pastor Mark C. Hearn!

  • When: July 20, 2025, after worship
  • Where: Lee Activity Center (LAC)

Please join us on Sunday, June 20, after worship for a BBQ to celebrate Rev. Karen’s reappointment and Rev. Job’s new appointment to Blaine! We are asking people to contribute picnic-type side dishes for this festive occasion.

Suggestions by last name:

  • A-H – Green or fruit salad or your favorite
  • I-S – Potato salad or pasta salad or your favorite
  • T-Z – Dessert

SPRC will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and cake (but additional desserts are always appreciated)! Questions? Contact Arlene Naganawa (arlene_naganawa@msn.com).

This year, we will celebrate our scholarship recipients on August 3, 2025 during worship!

Scholarship Sunday

  • When: August 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
  • Where: Sanctuary

We will celebrate this year’s Blaine Memorial UMC scholarship recipients, honor, and learn more about them during worship. Scholarship Committee Chair Michelle Vaughan will present our scholarship recipients to the congregation. 

A 1,000 paper cranes symbolizes longevity, happiness and good fortune.

Thousand Paper Crane Project

  • Due: July 20, 2025
  • Where: Church Office

The Archives Committee is asking church members to come together to pray for peace by folding 1000 paper cranes as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of World War II, and the closing of the World War II US incarceration camps which imprisoned Japanese Americans.

The folding of 1000 origami cranes has come to symbolize a prayer for peace.

We would like members to fold the origami cranes during social hour after service, in Sunday School, in your small groups, and at your homes and other spaces. We can give you some origami paper or you can use your own origami paper (6-inches by 6-inches). Please give or send your origami cranes to the church office as soon as you finish or by July 20, 2025.

Wednesday Prayer and Coffee  

  • When: 9:00AM
  • Where: Zoom

Join us 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. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang

We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration. 

We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.

Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity. 

You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.

We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

Your generous donations make a huge impact on our neighbors!

Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC!

  • When: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM
  • Where: Church Office

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: Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.


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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Jul 11, 2025 in Archives, Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Miscellaneous, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Videos, Weekly Calendar

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Sermon Reflection Questions

  • What have you heard recently that inspired hope?
  • How did they come to embrace this hope?
  • What does Paul’s prayer of thanksgiving celebrate about the fruit of hope in the lives of the “saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae?’
  • What is the connection between these petitions and the hope the Colossians heard?

Order of Worship

Prelude
Holy, Holy
Jimmy Owens
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Pastor Job Pangilinan
Land Acknowledgement
Pastor Job Pangilinan
*Call to Worship
Pastor Job Pangilinan
*Opening Hymn
For the Healing of the Nations
UMH #428
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Opening Prayer
Pastor Job Pangilinan
Children’s Message
Mike Takahashi
First Scripture Reading
Colossians 1:1-14 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya
Linda Fazio
Prayers of the People
Pastor Karen Yokota Love
Second Scripture Reading
Luke 10:25-37 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya
Linda Fazio
Sermon
Heard of this Hope
Pastor Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection
To Know You More
TFWS #2161
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Introduction to the Offering
(Optional: Give online at Realm)
Linda Fazio
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
Linda Fazio
Announcements
Pastor Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
TFWS #2153
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Benediction
Pastor Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
Give Thanks
Henry Smith: arr. by Ken Barker
Kathy Onishi
Altar Flowers
Today’s altar flowers are designed by Carol Kastrup.
Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room
The Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room is canceled today.

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, July 13, 2025:
Amos 7:7-17 and Psalm 82; Deuteronomy 30:9-14 
and Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
Monday, July 14, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 7; Amos 3:9-4:5; James 2:1-7;
Complementary: Psalm 25:11-20; Job 24:1-8; James 2:1-7;
Tuesday, July 15, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 7; Amos 4:6-13; 1 John 3:11-17;
Complementary: Psalm 25:11-20; Proverbs 19:1-17; 1 John 3:11-17;
Wednesday, July 16, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 7; Amos 5:1-9; Matthew 25:31-46;
Complementary: Psalm 25:11-20; Ecclesiastes 9:13-18; Matthew 25:31-46;
Thursday, July 17, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 52; Amos 5:10-17; Hebrews 5:1-6;
Complementary: Psalm 15; Genesis 12:10-20; Hebrews 5:1-6;
Friday, July 18, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 52; Amos 5:18-27; Ephesians 3:14-21;
Complementary: Psalm 15; Genesis 13:1-18; Ephesians 3:14-21;
Saturday, July 19, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 52; Amos 6:1-14; Luke 8:4-10;
Complementary: Psalm 15; Genesis 14:1-16; Luke 8:4-10;

Announcements



Rev. Job Pangilinan and Rev. Karen Yokota Love at the Commissioning and Ordination Worship Service at Annual Conference. Join us for a BBQ Celebration on July 20!

A BBQ Celebration as Blaine Memorial Welcomes Pastor Job Pangilinan and the Reappointment of Pastor Karen Yokota Love!

  • When: July 20, 2025, after worship
  • Where: Lee Activity Center (LAC)

Please join us on Sunday, June 20, after worship for a BBQ to celebrate Rev. Karen’s reappointment and Rev. Job’s new appointment to Blaine! We are asking people to contribute picnic-type side dishes for this festive occasion.

Suggestions by last name:

  • A-H – Green or fruit salad or your favorite
  • I-S – Potato salad or pasta salad or your favorite
  • T-Z – Dessert

SPRC will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and cake (but additional desserts are always appreciated)! Questions? Contact Arlene Naganawa (arlene_naganawa@msn.com).

A 1,000 paper cranes symbolizes longevity, happiness and good fortune.

Thousand Paper Crane Project

  • Due: July 20, 2025
  • Where: Church Office

The Archives Committee is asking church members to come together to pray for peace by folding 1000 paper cranes as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of World War II, and the closing of the World War II US incarceration camps which imprisoned Japanese Americans.

The folding of 1000 origami cranes has come to symbolize a prayer for peace.

We would like members to fold the origami cranes during social hour after service, in Sunday School, in your small groups, and at your homes and other spaces. We can give you some origami paper or you can use your own origami paper (6-inches by 6-inches). Please give or send your origami cranes to the church office as soon as you finish or by July 20, 2025.

Wednesday Prayer and Coffee  

  • When: 9:00AM
  • Where: Zoom

Join us 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. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang

We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration. 

We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.

Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity. 

You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.

We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

Your generous donations make a huge impact on our neighbors!

Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC!

  • When: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM
  • Where: Church Office

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: Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.

Click the image above to view our latest issue or view past issues here.

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Jul 5, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

All are Welcome!

Order of Worship

Prelude
Healer of our Every Ill
Marty Haugen
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Land Acknowledgement
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
George Yates
Opening Prayer
George Yates
First Scripture Reading
Philippians 4:6-7 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya
George Yates
Children’s Message
Rev. Job Pangilinan
Second Scripture Reading
Galatians 6:1-16 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya
George Yates
Sermon
Everything is a New Creation
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection
And Are We Yet Alive
UMH #553
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Holy Communion
Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Rev. Job Pangilinan
Offertory
George Yates
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
George Yates
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
Make Me A Channel of Your Peace
TFWS #2171
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
All I Need Is You
Dan Adler; arr. by Nylea L. Butler-Moore
Kathy Onishi
Fellowship Break Out Room
There will be NO Fellowship Zoom Breakout Room today.
Altar Flowers
Today’s flowers are given to us from The Amy Kobayashi Family. We celebrated the life of Amy Kobayashi on July 3, 2025 with a memorial service and a reception. May Amy rest in peace. May Christ’s perpetual light shine upon you.

Daily Lectionary Readings



Sunday, July 06, 2025: Proper 9 (14)
2 Kings 5:1-14 and Psalm 30; Isaiah 66:10-14 and Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16;
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Monday, July 07, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 6; 2 Kings 5:15-19a; Acts 19:21-27;
Complementary: Psalm 119:73-80; Jeremiah 6:10-19; Acts 19:21-27;
Tuesday, July 08, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 6; 2 Kings 5:19b-27; Acts 19:28-41;
Complementary: Psalm 119:73-80; Jeremiah 8:4-13; Acts 19:28-41;
Wednesday, July 09, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 6; 2 Kings 6:1-7; Luke 10:13-16;
Complementary: Psalm 119:73-80; Joshua 23:1-16; Luke 10:13-16;
Thursday, July 10, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 82; Amos 1:1-2:3; James 2:14-26;
Complementary: Psalm 25:1-10; Genesis 41:14-36; James 2:14-26;
Friday, July 11, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 82; Amos 2:4-11; Acts 7:9-16;
Complementary: Psalm 25:1-10; Genesis 41:37-49; Acts 7:9-16;
Saturday, July 12, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 82; Amos 2:12-3:8; John 3:16-21;
Complementary: Psalm 25:1-10; Leviticus 19:1-4, 32-37; John 3:16-21;

Announcements



Rev. Job Pangilinan and Rev. Karen Yokota Love prepare for Rev. Job to be commissioned at the Commissioning and Ordination Worship Service at Annual Conference.

Sunday, July 20: A BBQ Celebration as Blaine Memorial Welcomes Rev. Job Pangilinan and the Reappointment of Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Please join us on Sunday, June 20, after worship for a BBQ to celebrate Rev. Karen’s reappointment and Rev. Job’s new appointment to Blaine! We are asking people to contribute picnic-type side dishes for this festive occasion.

Suggestions by last name:

  • A-H – Green or fruit salad or your favorite
  • I-S – Potato salad or pasta salad or your favorite
  • T-Z – Dessert

SPRC will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and cake (but additional desserts are always appreciated)! Questions? Contact Arlene Naganawa at arlene_naganawa@msn.com

A 1,000 paper cranes symbolizes longevity, happiness and good fortune.

Thousand Paper Crane Project

The Archives Committee is asking church members to come together to pray for peace by folding 1000 paper cranes as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of World War II, and the closing of the World War II US incarceration camps which imprisoned Japanese Americans.

The folding of 1000 origami cranes has come to symbolize a prayer for peace.

We would like members to fold the origami cranes during social hour after service, in Sunday School, in your small groups, and at your homes and other spaces. We can give you some origami paper or you can use your own origami paper (6-inches by 6-inches). Please give or send your origami cranes to the church office as soon as you finish or by July 20, 2025.

Your generous donations make a huge impact on our neighbors!

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: Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am 

Join us 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. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang

We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration. 

We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.

Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity. 

You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.

We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

Click the image above to view our latest issue or view past issues here.

Our Story Continues!

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August 2025

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Pride Sunday

Posted by on Jun 29, 2025 in Archives, Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Miscellaneous, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

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Sermon Questions

  • How does serving one another in love manifest in daily life?
  • What does it mean to be free in Christ and how does this freedom relate to the law?
  • What is the relationship between the fruit of the Spirit and the works of the flesh? 
  • How can believers cultivate a life led by the Spirit?

Order of Worship

Prelude
The Compassion Hymn
Keith and Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Land Acknowledgement
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
Lesley Okura 
*Opening Hymn
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
TFWS #2120
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Opening Prayer
Lesley Okura 
First Scripture Reading
Isaiah 26:4 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Lesley Okura
Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka
Second Scripture Reading
Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Lesley Okura 
Sermon
Let the Spirit Lead 
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection
Cry of My Heart 
TFWS #2165  
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Introduction to the Offering
Lesley Okura 
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Prayer of Dedication
Lesley Okura 
Announcements
*Closing Hymn
Would I Have Answered When You Called
TFWS #2137
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love 
Postlude
For Everyone Born
By Brian Mann
Kathy Onishi
Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room
Dale Kaneko
Today’s Flowers
Miriam Tong

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, June 29, 2025: Proper 8 (13)
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 and Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 and Psalm 16
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Monday, June 30, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 75; 2 Kings 2:15-22; 1 John 2:7-11;
Complementary: Psalm 140; Genesis 24:34-41, 50-67; 1 John 2:7-11;
Tuesday, July 01, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 75; 2 Kings 3:4-20; Ephesians 5:6-20;
Complementary: Psalm 140; Jeremiah 3:15-18; Ephesians 5:6-20;
Wednesday, July 02, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 75; 2 Kings 4:1-7; Matthew 10:16-25;
Complementary: Psalm 140; Jeremiah 23:16-22; Matthew 10:16-25;
Thursday, July 03, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 30; 2 Kings 4:8-17; Romans 7:14-25;
Complementary: Psalm 66:1-9; 2 Kings 21:1-15; Romans 7:14-25;
Friday, July 04, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 30; 2 Kings 4:18-31; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7;
Complementary: Psalm 66:1-9; Jeremiah 51:47-58; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7;
Saturday, July 05, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 30; 2 Kings 4:32-37; Luke 9:1-6;
Complementary: Psalm 66:1-9; Zechariah 14:10-21; Luke 9:1-6;

Announcements

We are Blessed and Broken: Returning from #pnwac25

Dear Blaine – Your delegates, fellow church members, and Senior Pastor AND our new Associate Pastor have returned from this year’s Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Sessions in Bothell, Washington. This event was from June 26-28 at Bothell UMC. 

We discussed issues pertaining to the church regarding regionalization, climate, and administrative matters. We also had a great time with a Ministry Fair, singing performances, and reconnecting with friends from the past and making new friends as well.

If you would like to learn more, visit pnwumc.org. Or, check out their FB page. A richer report from Blaine Memorial’s team will be provided soon – check out our website soon!

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am 

Join us 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. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang

We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration. 

We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.

Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity. 

You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.

We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

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Blaine’s 120th Anniversary Aprons & Sling Bags Comments Off on Blaine’s 120th Anniversary Aprons & Sling Bags

Blaine’s 120th Anniversary Aprons & Sling Bags

Posted by on Jun 23, 2025 in Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Dale Kaneko and Carol Okano sold custom aprons made from cloth rice bags. Proceeds helped support Mission Guatemala.

Blaine’s 120th Anniversary Aprons & Sling Bags

By Dale Kaneko & Carol Okano

It is wonderful to see so many visual reminders of Blaine Memorial’s rich legacy over 120+ years.  Some of those reminders are the 120th Anniversary Aprons and Sling Bags.  With the foresight of our former Tuesday Ladies keeping their all-cotton rice bags, we were able to create and share these unique Anniversary aprons and sling bags with you.

The Tuesday Ladies would be pleased, we believe, to know that their rice bags generated a wonderful churchwide fundraising project that lasted throughout last year.  We are grateful for Nina Chinn and Carol Okano who envisioned and created the pattern for the aprons which included Glenn Mitsui’s 120th Anniversary logo.  Also, with the remnants from these aprons, we were able to sew customized cell phone sling bags.

Hand-made commemorative aprons were made with materials donated by our gracious congregation.

Additional well-preserved rice bags were donated by the Kometani, Martin, Okazaki, Okubo and Gilbert families.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteer sewers (please see the list of names) and to many of you purchased these aprons and bags. 

Our faithful and capable volunteer sewers: 

  • Nina Chinn 
  • Carol Kastrup 
  • Pam Ikegami 
  • Miriam Tong 
  • Leann Onishi 
  • Chris Onishi 
  • Nadine Miyahara 
  • Shirley Miyake 
  • Diane Sugimura 
  • Barbara Kanaya 
  • Jana Wakasugi 
  • Yuki Sofronas 
  • Pam Yorozu 
  • Kathy Onishi 
  • Rachel Ono Lim 
  • Julie Shioshita 
  • Marina Kozu 
  • Donna Sekijima 
  • Eunice Gong 
  • Elaine Chin 
  • Julie Nomi
  • Carol Okano 
  • Dale Kaneko 

Proceeds from the sales of these aprons and bags will go towards having some handicapped doors for the Lee Activity Center.

We are grateful to have our Anniversary aprons and sling bags as reminders to honor our ancestors and to continue their journey of faith, hope and love. 

Dale Kaneko is a member of Blaine Memorial UMC.

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Team Blaine prevailed at the 2024 Walk for Rice event!

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:
Team Blaine at ACRS

Mail your donation to the Blaine office:
Checks to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”

Thanks for your support!
Justine I., Team Captain

Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang

We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration. 

We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am 

Join us 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. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity. 

You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.

We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock at jtlock00@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

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In Photos: Mother’s Day 2025!

Posted by on Jun 23, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Prayer, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Blaine Memorial recognizes the love and dedication of our moms

By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love


Boys, Youth, and Men served mothers, grandmothers, aunts, teachers, and mother-figures an abundant breakfast! We also celebrated Kaylee Yokoyama’s 22nd birthday with an ube cake. 

Sally Sekijima (left), is as happy as a clam celebrating Mother’s Day at church with her family.

Jason Lew serves Pam Ikegami cake.

Folks are served breakfast by Tim Ikegami.

Susan Lee and Shelley Yokoyama are all smiles as they chat about family and church life together.

Margaret Inouye and Rev. Karen Yokota Love pose for a selfie as they celebrate all of the church women!

The Rev. Karen Yokota Love serves as senior pastor of Blaine Memorial UMC.

Announcements

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Our Story Continues!

Team Blaine prevailed at the 2024 Walk for Rice event!

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:
Team Blaine at ACRS

Mail your donation to the Blaine office:
Checks to “Walk for Rice”, memo: “Team Blaine”

Thanks for your support!
Justine I., Team Captain

Cancelled: Church Retreat, A Message from Harry Tang

We regret to inform you that the upcoming church retreat, scheduled for the weekend of August 22, has been canceled due to low registration. 

We understand this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support. For those who have already registered, we’ll reach out to you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our church community. Stay tuned for future opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow together.

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am 

Join us 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. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Request for Potato Chips and Savory Treats

Thank you, everyone, for bringing in sweet and savory treats for our fellowship time on Sundays. We all enjoy them and are now running low. Please consider bringing in some of your favorite individually wrapped chips to share. Examples are potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. We appreciate your generosity. 

You may drop the treats off in the social hall kitchen area on Sundays or during church office hours.

We are always in need of more helpers in the kitchen for our fellowship time and it’s a great way to get to know others. Please see Julie Lock at jtlock00@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our rotation list. Thank you!

View the June 2025 Calendar

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