Passion and Palm Sunday
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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Last year at the Day of Remembrance Part II, members of Blaine Memorial UMC caravaned to the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash. The solidarity with the Japanese American community and those who are in the NWDC link the past and present injustices, drew attention to worsening conditions inside NWDC. (Above) At the 2023 Day of Remembrance, a “Never Again is Now” banner adorned by colorful tsuru (origami cranes) reminds event attendees that the history of Executive Order 9066 and Japanese American incarceration still matter today....
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The BYG Youth and Leadership have a joyful time during game night! BYG continues leadership development By Kai Yamamoto Upcoming Events March 30• Easter Breakfast Prep March 31• Easter Breakfast I can’t believe Blaine just turned 120 years old! Throughout Blaine’s history, BYG has been through many iterations and changes, and many people have passed through, entering as pre-teenagers, and departing as well-rounded young adults. But one thing that has stayed consistent throughout the years – BYG has always been a welcoming group of students...
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After Sunday Worship, members and friends gathered for a delicious potluck for BMUMC’s 120th Anniversary. (Above) Blaine Memorial UMC celebrated its members ages 88 and up. Blaine Memorial UMC celebrated our 120th Anniversary on January 28, 2024 in a special worship service. We honored our members and friends who reached the glorious age of 88 and older by reading their names aloud. We saw old friends and got reacquainted with their extended families after many years. Yuki M. plays the cello with the choir. A commemorative video of snapshots...
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All are Welcome Fourth Sunday in Lent March 10, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship Prelude Taste and See By James E. Moore Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Opening Hymn God Is Here UMH #660 (Verses 1, 2, and 4) Kathy & Eugene OnishiOpening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota LoveFirst Scripture ReadingNumbers 21:4-9 (JLB, CEB) Yuki Sofronas & Pam...
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All are Welcome! Third Sunday in Lent & Communion Sunday March 3, 2024 • 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the PDF version of the Bulletin Order of Worship Prelude Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice By D.A. White Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship By Hancock & Discipleship Ministries Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Opening Hymn How Great Thou Art UMH #77 (1-2, 4) Kathy and Eugene Onishi Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung ParkScripture Reading Exodus 20:1-17 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya...
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Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos gather with George Yates, Dorine Nakamura, Rae and Shig Nishida at the 120th Anniversary Potluck luncheon. Figuring out our Faith By The Rev. Karen Yokota Love, photos by Kai Yamamoto Yesterday, I took a walk around the church neighborhood to get some exercise. Many of the trees lost their leaves because of the dreary winter season. Suddenly, my eyes lit up by the sight of tiny buds poking out at the tips of the limbs. I could see signs of hope and signs of spring. I’m grateful that God...
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