Assoc. Pastor’s Spiritual Reflection
The Rev. Mia MiKyung Park leads Blaine Memorial UMC in prayer during Sunday Worship. Grounded in faith, trusting in God By Rev. Mia MiKyung Park One of my reflective practices is to write a letter to my future self, expressing my hopes and prayers for myself. This practice has proven to be beneficial to me in many ways. Not only does it encourage and support me, but it also helps me view my situations and myself from a more objective perspective. When I write this letter, I imagine myself as one of my friends or neighbors and pour out my...
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Blaine Church members meet-and-greet with Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth. From (L-R): Sharon Maeda, Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth, Ron Nobuyama and Rev. Karen Yokota Love We are resurrection people! By Rev. Karen Yokota Love, additional photos by Lawrence Paltep and Jesse N. Love Hallelujah! Christ is risen. Hallelujah! Christ is risen, indeed! I greet you with the miracle of Easter during this Eastertide season. Members and friends of Blaine wrap the rice balls with anko. The rice balls were prepared the night before. Anko is a sweet red bean...
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By Lynne Onishi Happy Spring from the Innovation Hub team! We’ve had an exciting month of ministry together. The young adults recently engaged in some friendly competition while playing a lively game of whirlyball (see photo). This young adult activity group is hoping to venture back outdoors for some beautiful Spring and Summer hikes. Please stay tuned for updates! We also recently wrapped up a short Bible Study series that helped us to examine what it means to be faithful to scripture and inclusive of all people. We discussed different...
read moreWalk for Rice 2023!
Last year, Team Blaine raised over $8,300 to help support local food banks with a special focus on the Asian Community. Now is the time to help! Reach out to Justine or Audrey Hwang for more details! Support Walk for Rice Now! By Justine, photos by Audrey Hwang The 33rd annual ACRS Walk for Rice will be on June 17, 2023 at Seward Park! Blaine Memorial UMC has a special connection to the Asian Counseling and Referral Service Walk for Rice. In 1990, Sam Mitsui, with Herb and Bertha Tsuchiya, wanted a way for everyone to help feed the community....
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By Rev. Karen Yokota Love, photos by Ryan Kozu and Kai Yamamoto, graphics by Ally and Steve Thank you, Blaine Memorial, for making this year’s Sukiyaki Take Out fundraiser a huge success! The entire community came out to help, cook, set-up, bake, clean, and make this year’s event memorable, exciting and meaningful. This was the first year we had Sukiyaki in three years. Thank you for your commitment to the Blaine Memorial UMC community! A portion of our earnings will benefit the Rainier Valley Food Bank. We look forward to preparing more...
read moreSixth Sunday of Easter
Welcome! May 14, 2023 Hybrid Worship 10pm in the Sanctuary Continue scrolling for the bulletin or view the printed version Order of Worship Prelude Time Now to Gather By M.N. Keithahn and J. D. Hormon Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Mia MiKyung Park *Opening Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth (UMH #92) Eugene and Kathy Onishi Mother’s Day Liturgy Lynne Onishi First Scripture Reading John 14:15-21 (CEB, JLB) Lynne Onishi & Tsutomu Nagoya Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park Special Music Love Comes From God Blaine...
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Welcome! May 7, 2023 Hybrid Worship 10pm in the Sanctuary Scroll to view bulletin or view the print version Order of Worship Prelude“In Moments Like These” by David Graham Leann OnishiWelcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love Opening Hymn and Opening Prayer “How Can We Name a Love” (UMH #111) Miriam Tong, Leann Onishi, Neil Komedal Transfer of Membership: Alma Santos, Edwin Santos and Joshua Santos Rev. Karen Yokota LoveFirst Scripture Reading1 Peter 2:2-10 (CEB,JLB) Kobe Yamamoto & Tsutomu Nagoya...
read moreDr. Stephen Sumida on importance of video reenactment
Making a Scene with Stephen Sumida By Jesse N. Love with Dr. Stephen Sumida, photos by Ryan Kozu From the beginning of 2023, Dr. Stephen Sumida with Blaine members Shig Nishida and others have been working on a special video project for Blaine’s 120th anniversary depicting an unjust moment in US American history: a reenactment of the removal of Japanese Americans from Seattle’s Japantown in April 1942. Working with our congregation and its tech crew, Sumida helped gather the congregation of Blaine as extras. Dressed in 1940s costume, our...
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What are the characteristics of grace-filled people? Welcome! Fourth Sunday of Easter April 30, 2023 Hybrid Worship 10pm in the Sanctuary Scroll for the bulletin or view the print version Order of Worship Prelude “When God Restored Our Common Life” by U.S.A. Folk Melody Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love Opening Hymn “Open My Eyes, That I May See” (UMH #454) Kathy & Eugene Onishi,Unison Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love First Scripture Reading Psalm 23 (NRSVUE, JLB) Marisa I....
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Welcome! April 23, 2023 Hybrid Worship 10pm in the Sanctuary Scroll to view today’s bulletin or view the print version Order of Worship Prelude“All I Need Is You” by Dan Adler Kathy OnishiWelcome ofGrace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota LoveOpening Hymn “Open The Eyes Of My Heart” (Worship & Song #3008) Kathy & Eugene Onishi, UnisonLitany forChristian Unity UMH #556 Rev. Karen Yokota LoveFirst Scripture Reading Luke 24:13-18, 25-35 (CEB)Jordan L. & Tsutomu NagoyaChildren’s Message Lawrence Paltep...
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