Fifth Sunday of Easter
All are Welcome! May 18, 2025, 10:00AM Hybrid Worship View the Live Stream Save the PDF Bulletin Sermon Questions How important is it for us to love one another? What impression does it give others when they don’t see love among believers? How has the Christian world done, over the years, in loving one another and being recognized as Jesus’ disciples by our love? What can you do to make love for others a bigger part of your life? Where would you like to see more of Jesus’ love in your life? What’s a practical way you can love someone like...
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All are Welcome May 11, 2025, 10:00AM Fourth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day Sunday View the Livestream Save the PDF Bulletin 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...
read moreThird Sunday of Easter
All are Welcome Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2025, 10:00am View the Livestream Save the PDF Bulletin 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 PreludeWhat Does the Lord Require...
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All are Welcome! Second Sunday of Easter April 27, 2025, 10am Hybrid Worship (View livestream) View PDF Bulletin Sermon Questions Is it hard to believe without seeing proof or evidence? Share some examples of this from your life when you had doubt. Read John 20:24-29. How would you describe Thomas’ attitude, both before and after Jesus appeared to him? What can we learn from Jesus’ encounter with Thomas that can help us respond to people who have doubts? Read John 20:29-31. How can someone who has not seen the evidence that Thomas...
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Being at the Table By Anne Arakaki-Lock, photo by Rev. Karen Yokota Love During Lent, we enjoyed our book study, “Meeting Jesus at the Table”. It was very nourishing. The book makes me realize that when we show up at the Lord’s Table, especially when we’re hungry, we’re going to be fed. With Christ as our host, there is plenty for everyone, and the invitation is always there. Was there a time when you thought about your own hunger? What are you starving for — literally and physically? How has Lent put your own hunger in...
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Emma and Kaylee help serve chicken curry during their fundraising event for camping ministries. BYG Lent Reflections By Kaylee Yokoyama with Emma H. Kaylee Yokyama: Lent is a time for reflection and sacrifice. What is one small change you’re making this Lent to grow closer to God? Emma H.: One small change I’m making to grow closer to God is by taking time each day to write 3 things I’m grateful for and thanking God for it. KY: What do you enjoy about our camping ministries fundraisers? EH: I enjoy our camping ministry fundraisers because I...
read moreIn Photos – Sukiyaki Benefit connects neighbors, supports disaster relief
Elaine Chin serves up hot and fresh sukiyaki beef. Blaine Memorial UMC’s annual Sukiyaki Benefit was held on March 1, 2025 and supported Wildfire Disaster Response in Southern California. In Photos – Sukiyaki Benefit connects neighbors, supports disaster relief By Lesley Okura, photos by the Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Jesse N. Love, and Kai Yamamoto As we continue to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Blaine Memorial UMC, we reflect on our church community and the world at large. We have suffered many challenges so early in the year...
read moreGood Friday Service
May Your Faith Be Renewed April 18, 2024 7:00pm Hybrid Worship View the Good Friday Worship Bulletin (4/18/20) Announcements Read the latest issue of the Beacon! Click the image above to view the latest issue. Or, view past issues here. Meeting Jesus at the Table: A Lenten Study • Tuesday, April 15 at 7:00pm Rev. Karen continues to lead a Lent Book Study using “Meeting Jesus at the Table: A Lenten Study”. She will teach the class on Tuesday (4/15), 7:00PM, discussing A Meal of Memories, Matthew 26:17-30 and Easter, Luke 24:13-35....
read moreSenior Pastor Reflection
Blaine Memorial UMC held a special Day of Remembrance worship service 83 years after Executive Order 9066 was signed. (L-R): Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Nina Chinn, Cho Shimizu, Shigeru Nishida, Rae Nishida, and Gail Nomura. Back row (L-R): Tsutomu Nagoya, Yoshi Takeno, and Dale Kaneko. Each of these people led service through their own testimonials, or shared liturgy, with Gail Nomura leading us through this service. Find Joy…In EVERYTHING! (What brings you joy?) By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love We are just a hop, step and a jump away from...
read morePalm/Passion Sunday
Hosanna in the Highest Palm Sunday April 13, 2025, 10:00am Hybrid Worship (View the Stream) View the PDF Bulletin Sermon Questions What special traditions do you have for Palm Sunday? How do they help you remember the significance of the day? How does the contrast between the joyful welcome and the impending suffering resonate with you? How do you perceive the depth of God’s love for you, particularly in light of Jesus’ sacrifice? Order of Worship PreludeWe Will Glorify the King of KingsBy Twila ParisKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and...
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