Second Sunday of Easter
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...
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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....
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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...
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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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All are Welcome! Fifth Sunday in Lent April 6, 2025 • 10:00am Hybrid Worship View the PDF Bulletin Order of Worship PreludeThe Family Prayer SongBy Morris ChapmanKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota LoveBlaine Memorial UMCLand Acknowledgment Call to WorshipAidan LewOpening HymnFreely, Freely(UMH #389)Kathy & Eugene OnishiOpening PrayerAidan Lew Whitney Memorial UMC Scholarship: Lynne OnishiRev. Karen Yokota LoveFirst Scripture ReadingJohn 12:1-8 (JLB, CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Aidan LewChildren’s MessageSai...
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A luau, large dinner, in Hawaii. Photograph engraving published in 1897. All are Welcome! Fourth Sunday of Lent March 30, 2025, 10:00am Hybrid Worship View the PDF Bulletin Order of Worship Prelude Gather Us In By Marty HaugenKathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love Blaine Memorial UMC Land Acknowledgement Call to Worship Carol OkanoOpening Hymn All Who Hunger (TFWS #2126) Kathy & Eugene OnishiOpening Prayer Carol Okano First Scripture ReadingLuke 15:1-3,...
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Educational Scholarships 2025 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:...
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