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Sixth Sunday of Easter

Posted by on May 13, 2023 in Archives, Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

Order of Worship

Prelude
Time Now to Gather
By M.N. Keithahn and J. D. Hormon
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Opening Hymn
For the Beauty of the Earth (UMH #92)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Mother’s Day Liturgy
Lynne Onishi
First Scripture Reading
John 14:15-21 (CEB, JLB)
Lynne Onishi & Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music
Love Comes From God
Blaine Memorial Choir
Sermon
The Great Comforter
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Response
Spirit of the Living God, Fall Afresh on Me
(UMH #393)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Reconciling Ministries Moment #2
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
(UMH #94)
Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Closing Hymn
Gift of Love
(UMH #408)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
He is Exalted
By Twila Paris
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Zoom Breakout Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Announcements

Today! Blaine Memorial’s Mother’s Day Breakfast is back!

After worship!

Come join us as we give thanks to our mothers and mother-like figures in our lives! Join us as we honor the women and those who identify as women at Blaine Memorial UMC. Our Mother’s Day Breakfast is back! During this time, we will honor, remember and show our love to our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, wives, teachers, mentors, and all of the women in our lives that have influenced and shaped us into the people who we are today.

Wednesday Coffee & Prayer

May 17 • 9am on Zoom

Please join Rev. Karen for a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesday, May 10 at 9am. The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” We continue our time together with a few readings out of The Upper Room Magazine May/June edition.

Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. We pray for anyone who would like to be prayed for. Please join us! Brew a fresh cup of coffee or steep some tea. This is a great opportunity to pause in the middle of the week to check in with others. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to gathering on Tuesday.

Reconciling Ministries Team

Celebrating God’s Gift: Diversity

By Lynne Onishi

Greetings from the Reconciling Ministries (RM) team at Blaine! The RM team is a lay-led group of congregation members who are passionate about LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the church. We are here to help guide this church through a process of discernment as we consider affiliating with the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN).

To affiliate with RMN, our church must vote to adopt a Reconciling Statement. We want to hear what you think about this statement before we take a final vote, so we are conducting a straw poll on May 21. As we prepare to take a straw poll, we invite you to look at the Reconciling Statement below:

“We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status, and so much more. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.”

Why are you a part of the team?

I am a member of the Reconciling Ministry Team because I know a family whose son is non-binary. I have seen their fear when prejudice and hate were directed toward their child. And I have seen their reaction to be one of honesty, courage, and love. I believe the church can come alongside families like this to provide support and community.

Terri Pittman

I am part of the Reconciling Ministries Team because I grew up in this church and have always felt included, yet also off to the side, and want to see a place that is welcoming and affirming to all.

Dale H. Watanabe

I am a member of the Reconciling Ministries Team because we, as a church, love God and God’s people. We can show our love by openly expressing welcome to our friends who are often marginalized and hurt, even though that may not be our intention. As a teacher, I worked with many youth who suffered pain and rejection because of their sexual identities. Sometimes, the pain was too much to bear. Offering an accepting (Christian?) community can metaphorically and literally save lives.

Arlene Naganawa

Reconciling Ministries Team

Yoshi Kuramoto, Arlene Naganawa, Lynne Onishi, Lawrence Paltep, Terri Pittman, Mariko Ronan, Jarrett Shirouzu, Jenna Tong, Dale Watanabe, Malia Yamamoto

The Reconciling Ministries Team invites all who are interested to join in our work! Visit rmnetwork.org for more information.

Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

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. Read more.

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! Read more.

This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out!

Please save the dates for your children and youth! Summer Camps & VBS 2023!

June 25-30
Jr/High Camp (for incoming 6th-9th graders) Jr. High Camp registration is open now! Please register your youth by May 31!
July 10-14
Vacation Bible School 10am-3pm VBS registration is open now! Visit the VBS 2023 page and bookmark it for updates!
July 23-28
Asian Camp (for incoming 10th grade- 2 yrs. post-high school)

The Beacon newsletter is ready for viewing!

Printed versions are available in the office, sanctuary, and social hall!

Check out what’s happening at Blaine!

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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Posted by on May 6, 2023 in Archives, Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

Order of Worship

Prelude
“In Moments Like These”
by David Graham
Leann Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Opening Hymn and Opening Prayer
“How Can We Name a Love”
(UMH #111)
Miriam Tong, Leann Onishi, Neil Komedal
Transfer of Membership:
Alma Santos, Edwin Santos and Joshua Santos
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
1 Peter 2:2-10 (CEB,JLB)
Kobe Yamamoto & Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka
Scripture Reading
Romans 12:9-21 (CEB,JLB)
Kobe Yamamoto & Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon “#BeUMC: ??? People of God”
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Hymn of Reflection
“Help Us Accept Each Other”
(UMH #560)
Kathy & Eugene Onishi, Unison
Reconciling Ministry Moment
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Holy Communion
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
and Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Communion Special Music
“The Sweetness of Mary”
by Joan MacDonald Boes
arr. by Brenda Hunter

“Amber Waltz”
by Mick Doherty

Leann Onishi
Doxology
and Prayer of Dedication
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
(UMH #94)
Miriam Tong, Leann Onishi, Neil Komedal
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Closing Hymn
“Because He Lives”
(UMH # 364)
Miriam Tong, Leann Onishi, Neil Komedal
Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
Traditional American Fiddle Tunes
Leann Onishi
Zoom Breakout Room
Rev. Jeney Park-Hearn

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • As a church, we sometimes struggle with a diversity of opinions. What are the advantages of people not thinking alike? What are the challenges?
  • As you reflect on the conflicts in your life and in the church, what gives you hope?
  • How will you continue to remain faithful, even in the midst of difficult times?
  • The primary reason Christians are resilient is because we believe in resurrection. Death does not have the final word. Where have you seen resurrection in your life and in the lives of others?
  • How might God be asking you to stretch out of your comfort zone to be a welcoming presence to those who feel alone and separated from church, society, and others?

Sermon title and questions are adapted from #BeUMC campaign website.

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday 5/8
Psalm 102:1-17; Exodus 13:17-22; Acts 7:17-40
Tuesday 5/9
Psalm 102:1-17; Proverbs 3:5-12; Acts 7:44-56
Wednesday 5/10
Psalm 102:1-17; Proverbs 3:13-18; John 8:31-38
Thursday 5/11
Psalm 66:8-20; Genesis 6:5-22; Acts 27:1-12
Friday 5/12
Psalm 66:8-20; Genesis 7:1-24; Acts 27:13-38
Saturday 5/13
Psalm 66:8-20; Genesis 8:13-19; John 14:27-29

Announcements

Next Week! Blaine Memorial’s Mother’s Day Breakfast is back!

Sunday, May 14, 8:30am-10:00am and after worship!

Come join us as we give thanks to our mothers and mother-like figures in our lives! Join us as we honor the women and those who identify as women at Blaine Memorial UMC. Our Mother’s Day Breakfast is back! During this time, we will honor, remember and show our love to our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, wives, teachers, mentors, and all of the women in our lives that have influenced and shaped us into the people who we are today. Calling all men and those who identify as men at Blaine Memorial! We need your help! Help us prepare the breakfast beginning at 6:00am! Please contact Howard Nakase for more information.

Wednesday Coffee & Prayer

May 10 • 9am on Zoom

Please join Rev. Karen for a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesday, May 10 at 9am. The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” We continue our time together with a few readings out of The Upper Room Magazine May/June edition. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer.

We pray for anyone who would like to be prayed for. Please join us! Brew a fresh cup of coffee or steep some tea. This is a great opportunity to pause in the middle of the week to check in with others. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to gathering on Tuesday.

Blaine Memorial UMC Church Member Stephen Sumida in “Hometown Boy” play

Throughout the month of May

Seattle Public Theater presents “Hometown Boy,” starring our very own Stephen Sumida. Performances will run every weekend in May. If you’d like to see Steve perform as “Walter,” please purchase your tickets here.

If you have ticketing questions, or would like help with purchasing tickets, please contact the box office.

About Hometown Boy

James hasn’t been back to his rural Georgia hometown in over a decade, but reluctantly returns to check in on his father, whose behavior has become worryingly erratic. And since the South has a way of holding onto secrets, he soon stumbles into a life he thought he had left behind as a child. That stench in the air isn’t just his father’s decaying house, but the rotten core of long-buried secrets teeming just under the surface and ready to explode.

Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

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. Read more.

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! Read more.

This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out!

Please save the dates for your children and youth! Summer Camps & VBS 2023!

June 25-30
Jr/High Camp (for incoming 6th-9th graders) Jr. High Camp registration is open now! Please register your youth by May 31!
July 10-14
Vacation Bible School 10am-3pm VBS registration is open now! Visit the VBS 2023 page and bookmark it for updates!
July 23-28
Asian Camp (for incoming 10th grade- 2 yrs. post-high school)

In case you missed it…

Making a Scene with Dr. Stephen Sumida

May 2023 calendar is available

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Fourth Sunday of Easter

Posted by on Apr 29, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

What are the characteristics of grace-filled people?

Welcome!

  • Fourth Sunday of Easter
  • April 30, 2023
  • Hybrid Worship
  • 10pm in the Sanctuary
  • Scroll for the bulletin or view the print version

Order of Worship

Prelude
“When God Restored Our Common Life”
by U.S.A. Folk Melody
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Opening Hymn
“Open My Eyes, That I May See”
(UMH #454)
Kathy & Eugene Onishi,
Unison
Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
Psalm 23 (NRSVUE, JLB)
Marisa I. & Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Special Music
“And Can It Be that I Should Gain”
(UMH #363)
Blaine Memorial Choir
Scripture Reading
Ephesians 2:1-10
(NRSVUE, JLB)
Ron Nobuyama &
Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
“#BeUMC: Grace-filled People of God”
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Hymn of Response
“Christ Has Broken Down the Wall”
(Worship & Song #3122)
Kathy & Eugene Onishi,
Unison
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Doxology
“Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow”
(UMH #94)
Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Closing Hymn
“Together We Serve”
(TFWS #2175)
Kathy & Eugene Onishi, Unison
Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
“You Are Mine” by David Haas Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Zoom Breakout Room
Rev. Jeney Park-Hearn

Sermon Questions

  • Ephesians 2:1-10 tells us that we are saved by God’s grace, which is important because it highlights that our salvation is not something we can earn or achieve through our own efforts. Why is it important to know that God’s grace saves us?
  • How does understanding salvation as a gift from God help us view our faith?
  • What are the characteristics of grace-filled people?
  • How does the fruit of their lives reflect this grace?
  • As grace-filled people, how do you plan to share the love and grace of God with others this week?

Sermon title and questions are adapted from #BeUMC campaign website https://www.resourceumc.org/en/

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday
5/1 Psalm 100; Ezekiel 34:17-23; 1 Peter 5:1-5
Tuesday
5/2 Psalm 100; Ezekiel 34:23-31; Hebrews 13:20-21
Wednesday
5/3 Psalm 100; Jeremiah 23:1-8; Matthew 20:17-28
Thursday
5/4 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; Genesis 12:1-3; Acts 6:8-15
Friday
5/5 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; Exodus 3:1-12; Acts 7:1-16
Saturday
5/6 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; Jeremiah 26:20-24; John 8:48-59

Announcements

New! Blaine Memorial UMC Church Member Stephen Sumida in “Hometown Boy” play

Throughout the month of May

Seattle Public Theater presents “Hometown Boy,” starring our very own Stephen Sumida. Performances will run every weekend in May, beginning on Friday, May 5, 2023. If you’d like to see Steve perform as “Walter,” please purchase your tickets at https://www.seattlepublictheater.org/. If you have ticketing questions, or would like help with purchasing tickets, please contact the box office at boxoffice@seattlepublictheater.org.

About Hometown Boy James hasn’t been back to his rural Georgia hometown in over a decade, but reluctantly returns to check in on his father, whose behavior has become worryingly erratic. And since the South has a way of holding onto secrets, he soon stumbles into a life he thought he had left behind as a child. That stench in the air isn’t just his father’s decaying house, but the rotten core of long-buried secrets teeming just under the surface and ready to explode.

Wednesday Coffee & Prayer

May 3 • 9am on Zoom

Please join Rev. Karen for a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesday, May 3 at 9am.

The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” We continue our time together with a few readings out of The Upper Room Magazine May/June edition. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer.

We pray for anyone who would like to be prayed for. Please join us! Brew a fresh cup of coffee or steep some tea. This is a great opportunity to pause in the middle of the week to check in with others. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to gathering on Tuesday.

JCCCW Community Event for Children’s Day

May 6

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. Read more.

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! Read more.

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) Jr. High Camp registration is open now! Please register your youth by May 31! July 10-14 Vacation Bible School 10am-3pm July 23-28 Asian Camp (for incoming 10th grade- 2 yrs. post-high school)

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Third Sunday of Easter

Posted by on Apr 21, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Miscellaneous, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

Order of Worship

Prelude
“All I Need Is You”
by Dan Adler
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of
Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Opening Hymn
“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
(Worship & Song #3008)
Kathy & Eugene Onishi, Unison
Litany for
Christian Unity
UMH #556
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
Luke 24:13-18, 25-35 (CEB)
Jordan L. & Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Lawrence Paltep
Special Music I
“There’s a Wilderness in God’s Mercy”
The Onishi Family
Scripture Reading
Romans 12:3-8 (CEB)
Lawrence Paltep & Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
“#BeUMC: Connected”
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music II
“We Are Marching (Siyahamba)”
(TFWS #2235-b)
The Onishi Family
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Doxology
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
(UMH #94) Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Closing Hymn
“They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”
(TFWS #2223) Kathy & Eugene Onishi, Unison
Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
“Give Me A Clean Heart”
By Margaret P. Douroux
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Zoom Breakout Room
Dale Kaneko

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • What does it mean to be “part” of the body? What part are you? What are the benefits of knowing you are joined with others in this body?
  • Do you feel reassured by the idea that we don’t have to accomplish everything alone and that by working together, we can achieve things that would be impossible for us to achieve individually?
  • In verse 5, we read that, “individually we belong to each other.” What is meant by that? How do you belong to your church? How do you belong to the United Methodist Church? How are you connected to Christians across the globe? Throughout time?
  • How will you nurture your connections to others? To your church? To God?

Sermon title and questions are adapted from #BeUMC campaign website https://www.resourceumc.org/en/

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday 4/24
Psalm 134; Genesis 18:1-14; 1 Peter 1:23-25
Tuesday 4/25
Psalm 134; Proverbs 8:32-9:6; 1 Peter 2:1-3
Wednesday 4/26
Psalm 134; Exodus 24:1-11; John 21:1-14
Thursday 4/27
Psalm 23; Exodus 2:15b-25; 1 Peter 2:9-12
Friday 4/28
Psalm 23; Exodus 3:16-22, 4:18-20; 1 Peter 2:13-17
Saturday 4/29
Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34:1-16; Luke 15:1-7

Announcements

Order Sukiyaki Dinner 3 Ways!

Now Available!

How to pre-order Sukiyaki:

Sukiyaki is back! We are excited to bring back Sukiyaki to you. This year’s Sukiyaki Event/benefit is Take Out Only!

There is no ordering available through Realm. Please use one of the above methods to order your meals. Walk-ins are welcome! We will accept cash, credit cards, and checks.

Bring your own reusable bag and be eco-friendly! As a community, we strive to make a positive impact on our environment while delivering delicious meals and services. We are using recyclable products to reduce our carbon footprint.

Both cooked and uncooked sukiyaki will be available for $20.00 per serving. Ohagi, Tsukemono, our 2020 Blaine Memorial UMC cookbook will be available for purchase. We’ll also have a Bake Sale onsite, so bring some extra cash to buy some delicious treats!

This year’s benefit recipient is Rainier Valley Food Bank. If you’d like to make a donation directly to Rainier Valley Food Bank, you may do so when ordering your meal online, write us a check or pay with cash. The Rainier Valley Food Bank provides food assistance and other essential resources to the South Seattle Community.

Special thanks to our creatives who developed our Sukiyaki designs. We are also grateful for Ally and Steve who helped with the production process. We are excited to bring our delicious Sukiyaki back to you, your family and friends!

Blaine Memorial UMC continues to be a beacon of hope in Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA! May you experience Christ’s light and community through this opportunity to reconnect and to experience Blaine’s love!

Image courtesy of Wikipedia. For more information on this image, visit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:University_of_Washington_Quad,_Spring_2007.jpg

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.

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! Visit blaineonline.org for info.

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!

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Palm Sunday

Posted by on Apr 1, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Innovation Hub, Sermons, Small Groups, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Where are you headed?

Has your path changed?

Palm Sunday

  • April 2, 2023
  • Hybrid Sunday Worship
  • 10am in the Sanctuary
  • Continue scrolling for the bulletin or view the printed version.

Order of Worship

Processional Prelude
“Hosanna, Hosanna”
by Cathy Townley
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of
Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Call to Worship
Rev. Dr. Jeney
Park-Hearn
Opening Hymn
“All Glory, Laud and Honor”
(UMH #280, verses 1-4) 
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Dr. Jeney
Park-Hearn
Scripture Reading
Matthew 21:1-11
(NRSVUE)
Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn
& Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music
“Triumphal Entry”
By Patti Drennan
and J. Paul Williams
Blaine Memorial Choir
Sermon
“Where Are You Headed?”
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Special Music
“Hosanna”
Lawrence Paltep, Lynne Onishi,
Isabella Tinte (Beacon UMC)
and Ryland Fernandez
(Sacramento Japanese UMC)
Holy Communion 
Revs. Karen, Mia,
Jeney and Mark
Special Music
“At This Table”
By Idina Menzel
and Jonas Myrin 
Marina Kozu
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 Yokota Love
Closing Hymn 
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
(UMH #278)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
“Awesome God”
by Rich Mullins
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace  
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Zoom Break Out Room 
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Sermon Reflection Questions

1. Imagine you are one of the disciples. You know all the threats mounting against Jesus; you know that the religious leaders are conspiring against him. As Jesus openly enters the city with a public procession, how do you feel? What do you fear? 

2. The proclamation, “Hosanna,” is a Hebrew imperative that was initially a cry for help, meaning, “Save us!” Over time, it was used liturgically in Psalm 118 as an expression of praise and adoration. Psalm 118 was sung at the Feast of Tabernacles, which was associated with palm branches. The crowd is described as shouting, or more accurately, “crying out.” Therefore, the tone of the parade is nuanced and complex. Some cry out with desperation. Some shout with adoration and praise. Some are there for the Festival of Passover and participate in the liturgical procession without giving it much thought at all. Some are threatened and afraid. 

Imagine the confusion and chaos of this scene. How would you find your way through the crowd?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday 
4/3		Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 36:5-11
Hebrews 9:11-15
John 12:1-11
Tuesday 
4/4		Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 71:1-14
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:20-36
Wednesday 
4/5		Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 70
Hebrews 12:1-3
John 13:21-32
Thursday 
4/6		Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Friday 
4/7		Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 10:16-25 or
Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42
Saturday
4/8		Job 14:1-14 or
Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24
Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16
1 Peter 4:1-8
Matthew 27:57-66 or
John 19:38-42

Announcements

Easter Cards Sale!

Today

The B.Y.G. continues fund raising today, during fellowship hour. Easter cards designed by Ally S. Each set of cards comes with 5 unique designs and 5 envelopes. Sets are $10. Proceeds will go to our Youth Camping Ministries Fund, to help our youth/leaders to attend Junior High Camp and Asian American

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 25-30Jr/High Camp (for incoming 6th-9th graders)
July 10-14Vacation Bible School, 10am-3pm
July 23-28Asian Camp (for incoming 10th grade-2 yrs. post-HS)

Wednesday Coffee & Prayer

April 5 • 9am on Zoom

Please join Rev. Karen for a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesday, 9am. A few Lenten devotionals will be read. Brew a fresh cup of coffee or steep some tea. This is a great opportunity to pause in the middle of the week to check in with others. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to gathering on Tuesday.

Chips, Savory Items Needed!

Thank you all for generously donating sweet and savory treats for post-worship fellowship time. If you are able to provide individually wrapped bags of chips (potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos etc.) that would be appreciated. Please drop off your donations to the Narthex, Church Office or Social Hall when convenient either on Sunday or during Church Office Hours (Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm). If you are interested in helping serve refreshments on Sundays after worship, please contact Julie Lock at: jtlock00@gmail.com.

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Posted by on Mar 24, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Innovation Hub, Lenten Season, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

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Welcome

  • March 26, 2023
  • Hybrid Sunday Worship
  • 10am in the Sanctuary

Order of Worship

Prelude
Love the Lord Your God
by Jim and Jean Strathdee
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Call to Worship
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Opening Hymn
This Is a Day of New Beginnings
(UMH #383)
Eugene and
Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Scripture Reading
John 11: 1-6, 32-45 (CEB)
Sai Hanaoka &
Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music
In the Garden
Blaine Memorial Choir
Scripture Reading
Ezekiel 37: 1-14 (NRSVUE)
Sai Hanaoka & Tsutomu Nagoya
Sermon
Come Alive
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection
Lord of the Dance (UMH #261)
Kathy Onishi
Doxology
Praise God, from
Whom All Blessings Flow
(UMH #94)
Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Closing Hymn
Hymn of Promise (UMH #707)
Kathy Onishi
Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
Without Seeing You
by David Haas
Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park Hearn
Zoom Break Out Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • When have you encountered an old place experiencing new life? 
  • Is our community more like a valley of dry bones or like a vast multitude living and standing on their feet? Why do you think this? 
  • Who in your life would benefit from you walking beside them as they pursued
    something new? 

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

  • Monday, March 27, 2023: Psalm 143; 1 Kings 17:17-24; Acts 20:7-12
  • Tuesday, March 28, 2023: Psalm 143; 2 Kings 4:18-37; Ephesians 2:1-10
  • Wednesday, March 29, 2023: Psalm 143; Jeremiah 32:1-9, 36-41; Matthew 22:23-33
  • Thursday, March 30, 2023: Psalm 31:9-16; 1 Samuel 16:11-13; Philippians 1:1-11
  • Friday, March 31, 2023: Psalm 31:9-16; Job 13:13-19; Philippians 1:21-30
  • Saturday, April 1, 2023: Psalm 31:9-16; Lamentations 3:55-66; Mark 10:32-34

Announcements

Tent City 3 Meal Service

Today

Blaine Memorial Youth Group plans to cook spaghetti for Tent City 3 and deliver the food on Sunday March 26 after the worship service. Please bring any fruit, cookies, etc. if you would like to provide any desserts or our neighbors. Please contact Lynne & Lawrence (lynneonishi@gmail.com or lawrence.byg@gmail.com) for any questions.

Easter Cards Sale!

March 26 & April 2

Also, the B.Y.G. will be fundraising on Sunday, March 26, and Sunday, April 2, during fellowship hour. We’ll offer Easter cards designed by Ally S. Each set of cards comes with 5 unique designs and 5 envelopes. Sets are $10. Proceeds will go to our Youth Camping Ministries Fund, to help our youth/leaders to attend Junior High Camp and Asian American Summer Camp.

Wednesday Coffee & Prayer

March 29 • 9am on Zoom

Please join Rev. Karen for a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesday, 9am. A few Lenten devotionals will be read. Brew a fresh cup of coffee or steep some tea. This is a great opportunity to pause in the middle of the week to check in with others. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to gathering on Tuesday.

Upcoming Worship Services & Easter

See Dates

  • Sunday, April 2, 2023: Palm/Passion Sunday
  • Friday, April 7, 2023: Good Friday Service at 7pm with Japanese Baptist Church at Blaine (6pm: light dinner)
  • Sunday, April 9, 2023: Easter Sunday

We come together to celebrate God’s love through the resurrection of Jesus Christ On Easter morning. Please bring flowers to decorate the cross and invite children to find eggs in the courtyard at Blaine!

Reconciling Ministries Bible Study

April 5 • 7pm

The Reconciling Ministries task force is excited to host space tor conversations about LGBTQIA+inclusion in the church. Join us for our last Bible study class on April 5. We will continue to explore scripture through Faithful and Inclusive: the Bible, Sexuality, and the United Methodist Church. We will examine how United Methodists read the Bible looking at passages in the New Testament. Join us on Zoom – a link will be sent out in an email prior to Wednesday’s meeting time from 7:00pm- 8:30pm. Contact Lynne Onishi with any questions at lynneonishi@gmail.com

Chips, Savory Items Needed!

Thank you all for generously donating sweet and savory treats for post-worship fellowship time. If you are able to provide individually wrapped bags of chips (potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos etc.) that would be appreciated. Please drop off your donations to the Narthex, Church Office or Social Hall when convenient either on Sunday or during Church Office Hours (Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm). If you are interested in helping serve refreshments on Sundays after worship, please contact Julie Lock at: jtlock00@gmail.com.

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. 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: the Vera Ing Scholarship, Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship, Yasuda Scholarship, William S. Yorozu Scholarship, and the Robert S. Sato Scholarship. READ MORE

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!

READ MORE

Summer Camps & VBS!

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, 2023: Jr/High Camp (for incoming 6th-9th graders):
  • July 10-14, 2023: Vacation Bible School, 10am-3pm
  • July 23-28, 2023: Asian Camp (for incoming 10th grade-2 years post-HS

Jr. High Camp (JHC) and Asian American Summer Camp (AC) will at Camp Lodestar in Wilseyville, CA.

Lent Book Study: Finding Jesus in the Psalms

All-Church Lenten Book Study for small groups: Finding Jesus and the Psalms. This year’s All Church Lenten Book Study is Finding Jesus and the Psalms with Barb Roose. Roose guides the reader through a meaningful encounter with the Psalms through the season of Lent. The Church Office has a limited supply of books available for $17, Leader Guides are $16. You can also purchase on your own on Amazon.com or Cokesbury.com.

Afghanistan and Ukrainian Refugee Donation & Collection Ministry

Collecting Items: At this time, we have an abundance of some items and so we are NOT in need of clothing or children’s toys. Especially needed items are: women’s products, toothpaste, personal care items, rice cookers, blenders, mixing bowls, microwave ovens, toasters, mixers, irons, dish sets, towels and blankets.

Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday – Thursday between 10:00am-11:30am and 1:30pm-3:30pm. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.

South King County Response Center Collection & Volunteer Hours: The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm, same time as the Tukwila Pantry at 3118 S. 140th St. Seattle. Please text Kim Parks at (206) 683-1707 when you would like to help. Please wear a mask and bring a marking pen and measuring tape if possible.

Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: salock@comcast.net.

Current COVID-19 policies at Blaine Memorial

Blaine Memorial UMC’s campus is open from Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm. The Church Office is closed on Mondays. Our priority is to continue to do no harm.

We encourage everyone to get the recently CDC-approved updated bivalent COVID-19 booster if eligible. Currently, anyone aged 12 years or older who has completed at least a primary series is eligible for a bivalent booster, regardless of the number or type of prior booster doses received so long as at least two months have passed since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose.

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older, if eligible.

The first COVID-19 booster vaccine is required to attend in-person worship, if eligible.

We require verification of proof of full vaccination or a SAME DAY negative test available in Narthex or Church Office.

If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please have two negative rapid antigen (home) tests done five days after the onset of symptoms, and also be symptom-free before returning to church.

We require that everyone wear an N95 mask, KN95 or KF94 masks.

We thank you for your continued flexibility as these decisions can change at any time based on unpredictable infection rates.

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