Associate Pastor’s Spiritual Reflection
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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Earlier in February, Rev. Karen and church members met with the Tsuru for Solidarity leadership to organize for Day of Remembrance and future events. Remembering the Past this Easter Season By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love Easter is days away. Are you ready to receive the celebratory Alleluias? For Christians around the world, Holy Week and Easter are the high holy days of the liturgical year. During the holiest of times, we are invited to prayerfully commemorate and reflect upon the central events of our religious faith: the suffering, death...
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All are Welcome Passion and Palm Sunday March 24, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship *Processional Prelude Hosanna, Laud Hosanna By Hofkapelle Kathy Onishi *Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship By Shuman Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Opening Hymn Hosanna, Laud Hosanna UMH #278 Kathy & Eugene Onishi Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota LoveFirst Scripture Reading Mark 11:1-11 (JLB, CEB) Yuki Sofronas & Jill FluvogChildren’s Message Rev. Karen...
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All are Welcome! Fifth Sunday in Lent March 17, 2024 • 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship Prelude Love the Lord Your God By Jean and Jim Strathdee Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Mia MiKyung Park*Call to Worship Rev. Mia MiKyung Park*Opening Hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing UMH #400 Kathy & Eugene Onishi Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung ParkFirst Scripture Reading John 12:20-33 (JLB, CEB) Yuki Sofronas & Dale Watanabe Children’s Message Rev. Mia...
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United States, Washington D. C. – September 20, 2019: The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is located next to the National Mall, it includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Civil Rights Movement Listening and Hearing; Nudges and Action By Anne Arakaki-Lock We were well into the new year, and I had just talked to God about this year’s resolutions the night before Rev. Karen preached her sermon on Human Relations Sunday. She noted that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement began with prayer. Dr. King had...
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The Revs. Mia MiKyung Park and John Go spend family time together in Vancouver BC, Canada. What is the meaning of “Love”? By the Rev. Mia MiKyung Park February, the shortest month of the year, is brimming with events that beckon us to explore the depths of love. In this significant period, I find myself constantly reflecting on the profound meaning of love, often turning to the timeless words found in 1 Corinthians 13. Love, as described in 1 Corinthians chapter 13, is truly mysterious. It thrives when shared generously but withers away when...
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