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Fourth Sunday of Easter
All are Welcome! Fourth Sunday of Easter April 21, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship Prelude Lord, I Lift Your Name on High By Rick Founds Miriam Tong Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Opening Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH #140 Miriam Tong & Eugene Onishi Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung Park Scripture Reading John 10:11-18 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Stephen SumidaChildren’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park...
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All are Welcome! Third Sunday of Easter April 14, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship Prelude How Majestic Is Your Name Michael W. Smith Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Mia MiKyung Park *Call to Worship Based on Psalm 116 Rev. Mia MiKyung Park *Opening Hymn Morning Has Broken UMH #145 Kathy & Eugene Onishi Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung ParkScripture Reading Luke 24:36b-48 (JLB, CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya and Shig NishidaChildren’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung...
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All are Welcome! Second Sunday of Easter April 7, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship Prelude Gather Us In Marty Haugen Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship Written by P. Mitchell, Discipleship Ministries Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Opening Hymn Blest Be the Tie That Binds UMH #557 (Verses 1,3-4) Kathy & Eugene OnishiOpening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung ParkScripture Reading Acts 4:32-35 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya Michelle Vaughan...
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All are Welcome Easter Sunday March 31, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship Prelude Lift High the Cross By Sydney Hugo Nicholson Kathy Onishi Carrying the Flowered Cross Howard Nakase and Jason Lew Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn *Call to Worship By Mindi Rev. Dr. Mark C. Hearn *Opening Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today UMH #302 (Verses 1,2,4,6) Eugene & Kathy Onishi Opening Prayer Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn First Scripture Reading John 20:1-18...
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Easter is Resurrection Day! By Anne Arakaki-Lock t was prophesied in the Old Testament: “I know my Redeemer lives, and that in the end, he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh, I will see God. “ Job 19:25-26. God’s timing is always so perfect. As I am writing this article, at the same time I’m now getting text messages from my cousin about my aunty’s memorial service and inurnment in Hawaii. As I contact the pastor, think about the program, and select Scriptures, as I think about the eulogy, I am so...
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John Lim and Harry Tong prepare delicious bag lunches for residents of Tent City 3. The children of Blaine Memorial UMC made 80 lunches to serve community. Lent & Easter: What does God want you to replace? By the Rev. Mia MiKyung Park How is your Lent going? I am curious and excited to know how your Lent has been going this year. Lent brings me such a deep sense of self-examination and reflection, which draws me into repentance, renewal, and hope. I like to choose a theme for Lent and Easter each year, and this year, I’ve decided the...
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Blaine Memorial UMC’s Girl Scout Troop sells cookies at Sukiyaki! Blaine Memorial supports Riverton Park UMC through Sukiyaki Dinner By Lesley Okura, Photos by the Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Kai Yamamoto Sukiyaki Dinner 2024 was such a success due to the contributions of many, many volunteers and leadership of the youth, congregation members, staff and friends. It has many moving parts and more than 150+ dedicated individuals–some pitching in more than one committee–made the whole of Sukiyaki come to life. We will be able to...
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Lynne Onishi recently visited the Farminary at Princeton Theological Seminary where students learn about both theology and ecology. Fueling new growth, change for future By Lynne Onishi Hello! As we journey through Lent and the Easter season, I wonder what kind of reflections you’re having about God, your spiritual life, and what it means to be a neighbor. I’m reminded of my time at the Farminary at Princeton Theological Seminary this past Fall. The seminary has its own farm, where students learn about ecology and theology. Our cohort toured...
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The Blaine Youth Group worked extra hard to help support Sukiyaki 2024 preparing delicious food for the community. The Meaning of Lent By Kaylee Yokoyama, photos by Kai Yamamoto Upcoming EventsSaturday, March 30• Easter Breakfast Prep Sunday, March 31• Easter Breakfast As we journey through Lent, we continually remind ourselves of what we give up for Lent this year. When I reflect on Lent, I find that it is a time for me to challenge myself to grow in my relationship with God, through acknowledging the blessings in my life. During this Lent...
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Educational Scholarships 2024 Application period open through May 15, 2024 By Michelle Vaughan 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...
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