By Rev. Karen Yokota Love, photos by Ryan Kozu and Kai Yamamoto, graphics by Ally and Steve
Thank you, Blaine Memorial, for making this year’s Sukiyaki Take Out fundraiser a huge success! The entire community came out to help, cook, set-up, bake, clean, and make this year’s event memorable, exciting and meaningful. This was the first year we had Sukiyaki in three years. Thank you for your commitment to the Blaine Memorial UMC community! A portion of our earnings will benefit the Rainier Valley Food Bank. We look forward to preparing more activities and opportunities to bring our community back to Blaine for fellowship and to connect with the greater neighborhood. Enjoy photos from this year’s Sukiyaki event!
David Hayasaka, Jim Mano, and Rick Mano pour out Saifun noodles. The Saifun noodles are an important ingredient for Sukiyaki.
Howard Nakase cleans and peels vegetables to be chopped.
Many Blaine volunteers fill the uncooked Sukiyaki orders so that each dish is proportionally equal.
(L-R): Carol Okano and Pam Ikegami cut tofu
(L-R): Miriam Tong, Stephanie Nishida and Barbara Kanaya cook the beef before merging it with the vegetables and Sukiyaki broth.
Justine, Lily, and Terry Adolfo sell baked goods to our community members. Some of the baked goods included cakes, cookies, bake mochi, manju, brownies, chi-chi dango, and ohagi.
Volunteers count each of the uncooked Sukiyaki servings.
Eugene Onishi and Kobe Yamamoto transfer cooked Sukiyaki into a different pan, as they get ready to package Sukiyaki orders. How much sukiyaki did you order?
(Above) Tala and Marisa happily sell baked goods to customers.
(Left) Jill Fluvog, Margaret Inouye and Donna Sekijima put different varieties of mochi and manju to make assorted packages to sell. This was sold at the Bakery and sold out within the first hour after opening at 2pm.
Read the Beacon!
The latest issue of the Beacon newsletter is ready for viewing! Printed versions are available in the office, sanctuary, and social hall!
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!
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?
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.
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)
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?
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)
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?
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!
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn will facilitate today’s Fellowship Zoom Break Out Room following worship.
Sermon Reflection Questions
This passage tells us that we should do everything in the name of Jesus. What does that look like for you?
In what parts of your life do you find it challenging to remain Christ-centered?
John Wesley taught us that growing in our faith is not something we achieve. How does knowing that your growth is a gift by the sanctifying (or perfecting) grace of God shape your thinking about being a Christ-centered person of God?
Weds 4/19 Psalm 114; Jonah 2:1-10; Matthew 12:38-42
Thurs 4/20 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; Isaiah 25:1-5; 1 Peter 1:8b-12
Fri 4/21 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; Isaiah 26:1-4; 1 Peter 1:13-16
Sat 4/22 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; Isaiah 25:6-9; Luke 14:12-14
Announcements
Blaine Memorial Actors (church members) participated in a dress rehearsal of the Daikanreki Blaine Memorial documentary film on Sunday, March 19 after worship.
Filming of Documentary for 120th Anniversary
Immediately after worship!
The Blaine Memorial Archive Committee is producing a historical video documentary of the first 120 years of Blaine Memorial which will be in 2024. The film shoot is today, immediately after the day’s worship service. Please join us! We’d like 80-100 people or more in the crowd, of all ages from babies to youth to our wisest, of any race. Pizza will be offered to our actors. A love offering will be taken. Please plan to participate! Please turn in your PARTICIPANT RELEASE AGREEMENT form to the ushers. You may get a blank copy in the Narthex. Please contact Shig Nishida with any questions, insights or concerns.
Shig Nishida mends the cracks in the Trinity Gate.Kai Yamamoto pressure washes the entry walkway removing moss and debris. Anne Arakaki-Lock rakes bamboo leaves after pruning the trees. Everyone came out last summer to beautify our church campus!
NEW! All Church Work Party
Next Saturday, April 22 from 10am-2pm!
We’ll be beautifying the church campus and sprucing up the inside of the church to prepare for Blaine Memorial UMC’s upcoming Sukiyaki Take Out event! Please bring your own work tools for trimming bushes, pruning, and cutting down small trees if you plan to work outside. For those who are interested in working indoors, there will be plenty of opportunities available! Lunch will be provided. We look forward to working together to make our church a more beautiful and welcoming place!
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)
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!
Click the image above to place your orders for delicious sukiyaki dinner! Also, make a donation to Rainier Valley Food Bank or purchase a Blaine Memorial UMC Cookbook today!
