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Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

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Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost November 24, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Today’s flowers are provided by Sharon Maeda.  View the PDF Order of Worship PreludeWe Gather TogetherArr. by Edward KremserKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to Worship(Based on Psalm 137, a Psalm of exile)Rev. Karen Yokota Love*Opening HymnI Will Call Upon the Lord(TFWS #2002)Kathy Onishi, Eugene OnishiOpening Prayer (Unison)Rev. Karen Yokota LoveFirst Scripture ReadingJohn 18:33-37 (CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya,...

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Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

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Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 17, 2024 • 10:00am Hybrid Worship Today’s flowers are provided by Carol Kastrup.  View the PDF Order of Worship PreludeWe Will Glorify the King of KingsBy Twila ParksKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipShig NishidaBy Dr. L. Hancock*Opening Hymn Soon and Very Soon Kathy & Eugene Onishi(UMH #706) Opening PrayerShig NishidaFirst Scripture Reading Mark 13:1-8 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Shig NishidaChildren’s...

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Veterans Day & Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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Veterans Day & Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome November 10, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Veterans Day Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost View the PDF Sunday’s Altar Flowers are provided by Sharon Maeda. Order of Worship PreludeAll I Need Is YouKathy Onishi (Dan Adler)Welcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota LoveHonoring Our VeteransJerry Ikegami*Call to WorshipBruce Yamamoto*OpeningHymn Lord, We Come to Ask Your Blessing(TFWS #2230)Eugene and Kathy OnishiOpening PrayerBruce YamamotoFirst Scripture ReadingMark 12:38-44 (CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Bruce YamamotoFirst...

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 3, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship View the PDF Today’s altar flowers are provided by Miriam Tong. Order of Worship PreludeThe Family Prayer SongBy M. ChapmanKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota Love*Opening HymnFor All The Saints(UMH #711, V. 1, 2, 4, 6)Eugene and Kathy OnishiOpening PrayerJoel IngFirst Scripture ReadingMark 12: 28-34 (JLB, CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Joel IngChildren’s MessageSylvia WongSpecial MusicO For a...

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Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

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Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost October 27, 2024 10:00am Hybrid Worship View the PDF Order of Worship PreludeKyrieKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota Love*Opening SongOpen the Eyes of My HeartEugene and Kathy OnishiOpening PrayerYuki Sofronas Scripture ReadingMark 10:46-52 (CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Yuki Sofronas Children’s MessageSai HanaokaSpecial MusicThere’s a Wideness in God’s MercyBlaine Memorial Choir SermonBlind FaithRev. Karen Yokota LoveHymn...

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Blaine Memorial UMC Benefit Bazaar Thank-Yous!

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Blaine Memorial UMC Benefit Bazaar Thank-Yous!

The Blaine Youth Group worked as a team to prepare for Bazaar, serving delicious treats for our guests. Blaine Memorial UMC Benefit Bazaar Thank-Yous! By Lesley Okura and Howard Nakase This year’s Benefit Bazaar could not have been successful without our guests and the teams of volunteers who prepared, cooked, and cleaned during this busy time. Mission Guatemala, this year’s beneficiary, will certainly receive a boost in support thanks to the time and talent of our friends and faith community. The leadership of Lesley Okura and Howard Nakase...

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BYG Update

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BYG Update

The young people of Blaine Memorial UMC help prepare Thanksgiving meals for Kimball Elementary. Want to help? Contact Terry Adolfo, Kaylee Yokoyama, or our Church Office for information! Help us develop leaders this Thanksgiving! By Kaylee Yokoyama Upcoming Events Apple Crisp Work PartySunday, November 10, 2024, after fellowship, Lee Activity CenterMashed Potatoes Work PartySunday, November 24, 2024, after fellowship, Lee Activity CenterKimball Elementary Food DeliveryTuesday, November 26, 2024, 10:00AM As we head into November, we are...

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Sign-Up Now: Thanksgiving Meals and Giving Tree 2024!

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Sign-Up Now: Thanksgiving Meals and Giving Tree 2024!

Our young folks and parents prepare peeled apples to make apple crisp as part of a hearty Thanksgiving meal for Kimball Elementary School families. Sign up now to volunteer or donate, now! Sign-Up Now: Thanksgiving Meals and Giving Tree 2024! By Terri Adolfo Upcoming Events Apple Crisp Work PartySunday, November 10, 2024, after fellowship, Lee Activity CenterMashed Potatoes Work PartySunday, November 24, 2024, after fellowship, Lee Activity CenterKimball Elementary Food DeliveryTuesday, November 26, 2024, 10:00AMGiving TreeSunday, November...

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Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

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Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

All are Welcome! Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost October 20, 2024 10:00am Hybrid Worship View the PDF Today’s altar flowers are provided by the Kometani Family in memory of Tom Kometani. Order of Worship PreludeGreat Is the LordMichael W. Smith and Deborah D. SmithKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipDavid Yorozu*Opening SongJesu, Jesu(UMH #432) Eugene and Kathy OnishiOpening PrayerDavid YorozuScripture ReadingMark 10:35-45 (NRSVUE)Tsutomu Nagoya, David YorozuChildren’s MessageSai...

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Trunk or Treat at Blaine Memorial UMC!

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Trunk or Treat at Blaine Memorial UMC!

Trunk-or-Treat at Blaine Memorial UMC! By Jennifer Lew When: Sunday, October 27 after Sunday Worship Service Thank you in advance for your consideration to participate in Trunk-or-Treat. Trunk-or-Treat is a wonderful opportunity for our Church to provide a trick-o- treat experience for families. Below are some guidelines for participation and a tentative schedule of events. Preparing your car for Trunk-or-Treat: Decorate your trunk! Pinterest and Google Images are great places to go for help with a theme. You can get creative, but please be...

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