Associate Pastor’s Spiritual Reflection
Rev. Mia and her family celebrated ChuSeok (Korean Thanksgiving) while watching a traditional Korean dance performance at McCaw Hall. A Reflection on Rainy Days By the Rev. Mia MiKyung Park Coolness brings the refreshing essence of the season, with the changing colors of the leaves serving as a vivid reminder that we are truly in the midst of fall. The arrival of the rain deepens the season and stirs my emotions. I have always had a deep affection for rain. During my childhood, rainy days held a special place in my heart. These were the days...
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Blaine young adults hiking up to Lake 22 near Granite Falls on a beautiful September day! Upcoming Vote on Nov. 5 to determine affiliation with Reconciling Ministries Network By Lynne Onishi, photos by Kai Yamamoto Important! Register now for our upcoming vote! Make your voice heard! Innovation Hub Events Fall is here! We have been enjoying the last moments of sunshine and warmth before Winter arrives. Last September, we hosted a family film night in the social hall. We watched a lively animated musical and enjoyed plenty of food and snacks!...
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Kobe and Tyler are assembling an amazing Suno dog during taste-testing before Bazaar. BYG Suno Dogs support Maui relief! By Kaylee Yokoyama, photos by Kai Yamamoto It’s already Fall! Blaine Youth Group has begun a brand new school year. The youth are meeting on Sundays in the Nishida Room. We are excited for a fresh start to youth ministries. This past month was filled with tons of exciting and fun events. One of those events being the long-awaited Blaine Bazaar! BYG featured a Youth Booth where youth served delicious suno dogs and...
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Peace is our work, everywhere By Cedrick D. Bridgeforth, Resident Bishop, Greater Northwest Area Courtesy of The Greater Northwest Area of The United Methodist Church Many people say, “We can’t find goodness anywhere. The light of your face has left us, Lord!” But you have filled my heart with more joy than when their wheat and wine are everywhere! I will lie down and fall asleep in peace because you alone, Lord, let me live in safety. -Psalm 4:6-8, CEB My family still resides in and around Decatur, Alabama. If you search Decatur, Alabama,...
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Welcome! M.I.L.E. Sermon Series: L is Laity Ministry Enhancement October 22, 2023, 10:00AM Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin. Order of Worship Prelude Proclaim The Glory of the Lord (Music by Niles Borop and Dwight Liles) Miriam TongWelcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota LoveCall to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love Opening Song You Are Holy (Prince of Peace) (By M. Imboden and T. Rhoton) Eugene Onishi and Miriam TongOpening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota...
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Retired Bishop Roy I. Sano and Rev. Karen at the NJAUMC Clergy Gathering in Burlingame, CA. Signs of autumn signal celebrations By Rev. Karen Yokota Love, additional photos by Jesse N. Love and Kai Yamamoto The days are getting shorter and it’s getting dark earlier. Red leaves are piling up and for me, it is a reminder that Autumn has many signs and signals. There is a shift of the changing of the seasons. The year is wrapping up and I wonder where the time went – how are we in October already? As I watch the leaves fall, it urges me to let...
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Welcome! Camping Ministries Sunday October 15, 2023, 10am Hybrid Worship View the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship Prelude The Summons Traditional Scottish; by John Bell Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 106) Jordan L. *Opening Hymn Sanctuary (TFWS #2164) x 2 Eugene and Kathy Onishi Opening Prayer Jordan L. Scripture Reading Philippians 4:1-9 (NRSVUE, JLB) Mia I., Tsutomu Nagoya Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park Special Music Draw the Circle Wide Blaine...
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Welcome Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost October 8, 2023, 10am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the print version of the bulletin Order of Worship Prelude We Will Glorify the King of Kings By Twila Paris Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 19) Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Opening Hymn How Great Thou Art (UMH #77) Eugene and Kathy Onishi Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love First Scripture Reading Matthew 21:33-46 (CEB, JLB) Eunice Gong, Tsutomu NagoyaChildren’s Message Sai...
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Welcome! Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 1, 2023, 10am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the printed bulletin. Order of Worship Prelude Holy, Holy By Jimmy Owens Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Opening Hymn This Is My Father’s World (UMH #144) Eugene and Kathy Onishi Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love First Scripture Reading Matthew 21:23-32 (CEB, JLB) Susan Lee, Tsutomu Nagoya Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park Second Scripture Reading Mark...
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Susan and Jim Tanioka from Merced, CA visit with Anne to explain the labor of love that they dedicate their lives to! The Farmer By Anne Arakaki-Lock We can never say thank you enough. Gratitude is magical. It’s so therapeutic. I will strive to make gratitude my go-to, my pick-me-upper tool as I felt lifted up by simply experiencing thanksgiving first-hand on an almond farm. One only needs to talk to a hard-working farmer to see the utmost respect and gratitude for God’s creation, as expressed by a caring spirit. The other day I had the...
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