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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by Job Pangilinan on Aug 2, 2025 in Archives, Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Innovation Hub, Miscellaneous, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

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All are Welcome

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Scholarship Sunday
August 3, 2025
10:00AM
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Sermon Questions

What are the different fears that paralyze us in our lives, especially in our relationship to God?
How can we know that God is always with us, even in difficult times?
What does it mean for God to say, “I have called you by name; you are mine”?

Order of Worship

Prelude
Come to the Table
TFWS #2264
Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Pastor Job Pangilinan

Land Acknowledgement
Pastor Job Pangilinan

*Call to Worship
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, February 2025
Pastor Job Pangilinan

*Opening Hymn
Gather Us In
TFWS #2236
Kathy and Eugene Onishi

Opening Prayer
Mariko Ronan

First Scripture Reading
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Mariko Ronan

Children’s Sermon
Pastor Job Pangilinan

Special Music
God of Wonders
Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong
Blaine Praise Band

Presentation of the 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Michelle Vaughan

Second Scripture Reading
Isaiah 43:1-7 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Mariko Ronan

Sermon
Do Not Fear
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Song of Reflection
As a Fire Is Meant for Burning
TFWS #2237
Kathy and Eugene Onishi

Mission Guatemala Commissioning of Missioners
Pastor Job Pangilinan

Holy Communion
Pastor Karen Yokota Love and Pastor Job Pangilinan

Introduction to the Offering
Mariko Ronan

*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi

*Prayer of Dedication
Mariko Ronan

Announcements
Pastor Karen Yokota Love

*Closing Hymn
We Are Called
TFWS #2172
Kathy and Eugene Onishi

*Benediction
Pastor Karen Yokota Love

Postlude
We Are Called
TFWS #2172
Kathy Onishi

Zoom Fellowship Breakout Room
Pastor Jeney Park-Hearn
Dale Kaneko

Altar Flowers
Carol Kastrup

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, August 3, 2025: Proper 13 (18)
Hosea 11:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 and Psalm 49:1-12
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21

Monday, August 04, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 60; Hosea 11:12-12:14; Colossians 3:18-4:1;
Complementary: Psalm 127; Ecclesiastes 2:1-17; Colossians 3:18-4:1;3:1;

Tuesday, August 05, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 60; Hosea 13:1-16; Colossians 4:2-6;
Complementary: Psalm 127; Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:8; Colossians 4:2-6;

Wednesday, August 06, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 60; Hosea 14:1-9; Luke 12:22-31;
Complementary: Psalm 127; Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, 13-14; Luke 12:22-31;

Thursday, August 07, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Isaiah 9:8-17; Romans 9:1-9;
Complementary: Psalm 33:12-22; Job 21:1-16; Romans 9:1-9;

Friday, August 08, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Isaiah 9:18-10:4; Acts 7:1-8;
Complementary: Psalm 33:12-22; Ecclesiastes 6:1-6; Acts 7:1-8;

Saturday, August 09, 2025:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Isaiah 1:2-9, 21-23; Matthew 6:19-24;
Complementary: Psalm 33:12-22; Genesis 11:27-32; Matthew 6:19-24;

Announcements

***Dale H. Watanabe (center) with students from Seattle University volunteer their time at last year’s Benefit Bazaar.***

Seeking Benefit Bazaar Beneficiary Nominees!

Due date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:59 PM!

Save the Date: Blaine Memorial UMC’s Annual Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Currently, the Bazaar Committee is seeking nominations for a beneficiary for the upcoming autumn bazaar! Please submit a brief description of your recommended beneficiary recipient to the Church Office by Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:59 PM! (for review and approval by Ad Board).

If you have an organization in mind, please fill out the Beneficiary Nominations Form. If you have any questions, please contact Yuki Sofronas.

***Click flier to view more information.***

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 Web Team 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

All are Welcome!

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
July 13, 2025
10:00AM
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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

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

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

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

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Pride Sunday

Posted by Web Team 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

All are Welcome!

Pride Sunday
June 29, 2025, 10:00AM
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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

The Revs. Paul Ortiz and Karen Yokota Love prepare for Closing Worship at The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference 2025.

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

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

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

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Summer 2025 at Blaine Memorial UMC!

Posted by Web Team on Jun 20, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Miscellaneous, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Please join us for upcoming events at Blaine Memorial UMC!

By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Summer Music Ministry Sunday

On Sunday, June 22, we will celebrate Music Ministry Sunday as we kick off the season of Summer! We’ll hear tunes from the Blaine Memorial Choir, the Blaine Praise Band, the Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle (B.U.G.S.), and music from different church members! We will also recognize the hard work of our Church School Superintendent Sai Hanaoka and our Church School Teachers during worship. In addition, we will commission our Asian Camp campers, adult chaperones, and counselor who will depart for Asian Camp at the end of the week.

Pastor Job to be Commissioned at PNW Annual Conference

Blaine Memorial’s incoming associate pastor, Job Pangilinan will be commissioned as a provisional candidate for ministry on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bothell United Methodist Church at 10:30AM. The service will be livestreamed, and I will send out a link closer to the date. If you’d like to join in the festivities, you are more than welcome to come to witness this in person!

Celebration of the Re-appointment of Pastor Karen, Welcome Pastor Job!

On Sunday, July 20, SPRC will host a Summer BBQ to celebrate the beginning of the new appointment year for Rev. Karen and for our incoming associate pastor, Pastor Job Pangilinan!

Scholarship Sunday

On August 3, 2025, we’ll celebrate, honor, and learn more about this year’s Blaine Memorial UMC scholarship recipients. Some of our recipients will participate in worship. Scholarship Committee Chair Michelle Vaughan will present our recipients to the congregation.

Announcements

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**In remembrance of the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Archives is requesting the folding of 1000 cranes, due by July 20, 2025.**

1,000 Paper Crane Project • Due July 20, 2025

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

Please give or send your origami cranes to the church office as soon as you finish or by July 20, 2025.

***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

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Fourth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day Sunday

Posted by Web Team on May 10, 2025 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Miscellaneous, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

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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 1 4 8
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.

***The Ireicho document listing the 125,000+ persons of Japanese ancestry incarcerated by the US Government during World War 2. Image courtesy of Matsujima/Wikipedia.***

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.

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35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice @ Seward Park • June 28, 9:00 am

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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Third Sunday of Easter

Posted by Web Team on May 3, 2025 in 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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Third Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2025, 10:00am
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Sermon Questions

How does your faith reflect the light of God?
What does the story of Star Wars teach us about God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness?
How does the idea of “the Force” help us to understand God’s ability to work in unexpected ways?
How do you, as a congregation, live out your faith in a way that reflects the light of God, just as the Jedi carry the Light within them?

Order of Worship

Prelude
What Does the Lord Require of You
TFWS #2174
Miriam Tong

Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Land Acknowledgment
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Call to Worship
Written by Rev. Jeremy Smith
Used with permission
Mel Cooley

*Opening Hymn
Christ Has Risen
(TFWS #2115), All verses
Miriam Tong

*Opening Prayer
Mel Cooley

First Scripture Reading
Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Mel Cooley

Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka

Second Scripture Reading
John 21:1-19 (CEB)
Tsutomu Nagoya, Mel Cooley

Sermon
Witness
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Hymn of Reflection
Cry of My Heart
TFWS #2165, All verses
Yuki Sofronas

Holy Communion
Rev. Karen Yokota Love & Mel Cooley

Introduction to the Offering
Mel Cooley

*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Yuki Sofronas

*Prayer of Dedication
Mel Cooley

Announcements
Rev. Karen and Friends

*Closing Hymn
One Bread, One Body
UMH #620, All verses
Yuki Sofronas

*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Postlude
Star Wars Themed Music
Yuki Sofronas and Anthony S

Passing of the Peace

Zoom Breakout Room
Dale Kaneko, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Today’s Flowers
Miriam Tong

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, May 4, 2025:
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)
Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19

Monday, May 5, 2025:
Psalm 121;
Ezekiel 1:1-25;
Acts 9:19b-31;

Tuesday, May 6, 2025:
Psalm 121;
Ezekiel 1:26-2:1;
Acts 26:1-18;

Wednesday, May 7, 2025:
Psalm 121;
Isaiah 6:1-8;
Luke 5:1-11;

Thursday, May 8, 2025:
Psalm 23;
Ezekiel 11:1-25;
Revelation 5:1-10;

Friday, May 9, 2025:
Psalm 23;
Ezekiel 20:39-44;
Revelation 6:1-7:4;

Saturday, May 10, 2025:
Psalm 23;
Ezekiel 28:25-26;
Luke 12:29-32;

Announcements

***Interested in joining Mission Guatemala? Today, the team will meet to talk about planning and logistics.***

Mission Guatemala Meeting • Today

We will have a meeting to discuss flight information as well as more of the detailed logistics of the trip. We will more than likely need final decisions from folks about attending by the end of May. We are super excited about the upcoming trip to Guatemala for 2025, Friday 8/8/25 to Saturday 8/16/25.

For more information, contact Alice Ikeda or Bob & Donna Sekijima.

Let’s Recycle Potato Chip Bags!

Prayer and Coffee • Wednesdays at 9am

Mother’s Day Breakfast • Sunday, May 11

2025 Educational Scholarships • Application period open through May 15, 2025

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

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!

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Currents: An Operetta featuring Gail Nomura and Shigeru Nishida in a Discussion Panel • May 7, 2025, 7:00PM

Join Gail Nomura and Shig Nishida at McMenamin’s Anderson School, Hayne’s Hall in Bothell, WA on May 7, 2025 at 7:00PM at Currents: An Operetta! The event is free, both you’ll need to register here.

Location: Haynes’ Hall, 18607 Bothell Way NE- Bothell

All ages welcome!

35th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice @ Seward Park • June 28, 9:00 am

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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