Spiritual Formation Center
What does the coming of summer mean for you? What new epiphanies do you anticipate with this seasonal change? Spiritual Formation Center A Time to Transition, It’s a New Season By Anne Arakaki-Lock I love summer. It’s a time of sunshine, warmth, lots of fresh fruits and flowers, shorts and tee shirts, Popsicles and baseball. In the Pacific Northwest you can sense Seafair in the air, signifying cultural festivals, friends, and food. It’s a fun time. Summer cries out for rest and recreation. It has been a busy winter season at Church. I propose...
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For two years, Kaylee Yokoyama has served as Associate Director for the Blaine Youth Group. She has faithfully led our youth through various fundraising ventures, as well as, spiritual moments to help grow Blaine Memorial’s future. BYG Update To New Beginnings By Kaylee Yokoyama, photos by Aiden Lew, et. al. Kaylee Yokoyama, Associate Director of BYG, will conclude her service and enter a new phase. Blessings on your journey, Kaylee! Dear Blaine Congregation, I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served as Associate Director of...
read moreIn Photos: Easter 2025
(Top) The Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle (B.U.G.S.) celebrates finishing a musical set on Easter Sunday! (Above) Jason Lew helps carry in the Flowered Cross during the Prelude. Holy Week, Easter unite community By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love Hallelujah! Christ is Risen, indeed! Blaine Memorial UMC felt the resurrected Christ and all of the glory of Holy Week and Easter! Members from both Beacon and Blaine Memorial UMC joined together for Good Friday Service. Lent was bookended with a Good Friday collaborative service with Beacon...
read moreIn Photos: Mother’s Day 2025!
Blaine Memorial recognizes the love and dedication of our moms By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love Boys, Youth, and Men served mothers, grandmothers, aunts, teachers, and mother-figures an abundant breakfast! We also celebrated Kaylee Yokoyama’s 22nd birthday with an ube cake. Sally Sekijima (left), is as happy as a clam celebrating Mother’s Day at church with her family. Jason Lew serves Pam Ikegami cake. Folks are served breakfast by Tim Ikegami. Susan Lee and Shelley Yokoyama are all smiles as they chat about family and church life...
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All are Welcome! June 22, 2025 • 10:00am Hybrid Worship View the Livestream Save the PDF Sermon Questions How does music help us connect with God? Has music ever reminded you of a specific experience where you felt God’s presence or guidance? How can you use music to better express your love and devotion to God? Order of Worship PreludeSanctuary By John Thompson and Randy Scruggs, Nylea Butler-MooreKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota LoveLand AcknowledgmentRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota...
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Please join us for upcoming events at Blaine Memorial UMC! By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love Summer Music Ministry Sunday On Sunday, June 22, we will celebrate Music Ministry Sunday as we kick off the season of Summer! We’ll hear tunes from the Blaine Memorial Choir, the Blaine Praise Band, the Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle (B.U.G.S.), and music from different church members! We will also recognize the hard work of our Church School Superintendent Sai Hanaoka and our Church School Teachers during...
read moreSenior Pastor Reflection
Congratulations, Class of 2025! (L-R, top row): Justine Ing, Joshua Akiyama, Emma Hearn, Joshua Santos, Kobe Yamamoto (L-R, bottom row): Michelle Yokoyama, Sydney Mochizuki, Katelyn Nakase, Kaylee Yokoyama, Marcus Corsilles, and Malia Yamamoto. Senior Pastor Reflection: Embracing Summer Celebrations! By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Students are out of school, graduation commencement ceremonies are transpiring, and summer break is just about in full swing. This month, we’re celebrating the end of many...
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Facebook Instagram All are Welcome! Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday June 15, 2025 • 10:00am View the livestream Save the PDF Sermon Questions How can you be to a child as God is to you? Does our church show you how? Are there times when you couldn’t tell whether a situation was good or bad, heavenly or not? How do you decide? How does the Trinity reveal the mystery of God’s being, and what are some ways we can explore this mystery through prayer and reflection? Order of Worship PreludeHow Majestic Is Your NameMichael W. SmithKathy...
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All are Welcome! Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025, 10:00AM View the Livestream Save the PDF Sermon Reflection Questions How can we recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives? What does the Holy Spirit do for individuals and the church as a whole? How can we cultivate a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit? What are some practical ways to manifest the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, etc.) Order of Worship PreludeShe Comes Sailing on the WindGordon Light: arr. by Andrew DonaldsonKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and...
read moreAscension and Graduation Sunday
Facebook Instagram All are Welcome Ascension and Graduation Sunday June 1, 2025, 10:00AM View the livestream Save the PDF Sermon Questions Before He ascended, Jesus told His followers that He would leave the Holy Spirit with them. Can you think of several reasons why it’s better to have the Holy Spirit inside you rather than Jesus beside you? How does the Spirit actually help you personally each day? How can we practically apply the truth of the Ascension of Lord in our personal walk with Christ? What advice would you give your younger self,...
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