Senior Pastor Reflection
Senior Pastor Reflection October, Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas: A Future with Hope By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love As I write this letter to you, it’s been two weeks after the election results – and I am still processing the election. First of all, please know that you are not alone. Whatever you are feeling or just not feeling for the past weeks, you are not alone. If your heart is aching, you are not alone. If you are in despair, you are not alone. If you are afraid, you are not alone. If you are fired up, you are not alone. If your...
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Spiritual Formation Center In Thanksgiving, We Celebrate By Anne Arakaki-Lock I was struck by his lesson from Josh Scott’s “Context: Putting Scripture in Its Place”. Scott reminds me that God wasn’t necessarily talking to me individually about an already-prescribed plan, but he was talking about the collective plan and dream he has for everyone. God wants us to partner with Him in love so we all end up flourishing and that there will be justice and hope for all people “on earth as it is in Heaven.” This is God’s dream. As I reflect on the...
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All are Welcome! Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost November 24, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Today’s flowers are provided by Sharon Maeda. View the PDF Order of Worship PreludeWe Gather TogetherArr. by Edward KremserKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to Worship(Based on Psalm 137, a Psalm of exile)Rev. Karen Yokota Love*Opening HymnI Will Call Upon the Lord(TFWS #2002)Kathy Onishi, Eugene OnishiOpening Prayer (Unison)Rev. Karen Yokota LoveFirst Scripture ReadingJohn 18:33-37 (CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya,...
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All are Welcome! Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 17, 2024 • 10:00am Hybrid Worship Today’s flowers are provided by Carol Kastrup. View the PDF Order of Worship PreludeWe Will Glorify the King of KingsBy Twila ParksKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipShig NishidaBy Dr. L. Hancock*Opening Hymn Soon and Very Soon Kathy & Eugene Onishi(UMH #706) Opening PrayerShig NishidaFirst Scripture Reading Mark 13:1-8 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Shig NishidaChildren’s...
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All are Welcome November 10, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Veterans Day Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost View the PDF Sunday’s Altar Flowers are provided by Sharon Maeda. Order of Worship PreludeAll I Need Is YouKathy Onishi (Dan Adler)Welcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota LoveHonoring Our VeteransJerry Ikegami*Call to WorshipBruce Yamamoto*OpeningHymn Lord, We Come to Ask Your Blessing(TFWS #2230)Eugene and Kathy OnishiOpening PrayerBruce YamamotoFirst Scripture ReadingMark 12:38-44 (CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Bruce YamamotoFirst...
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All are Welcome! Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 3, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship View the PDF Today’s altar flowers are provided by Miriam Tong. Order of Worship PreludeThe Family Prayer SongBy M. ChapmanKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota Love*Opening HymnFor All The Saints(UMH #711, V. 1, 2, 4, 6)Eugene and Kathy OnishiOpening PrayerJoel IngFirst Scripture ReadingMark 12: 28-34 (JLB, CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Joel IngChildren’s MessageSylvia WongSpecial MusicO For a...
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All are Welcome! Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost October 27, 2024 10:00am Hybrid Worship View the PDF Order of Worship PreludeKyrieKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota Love*Opening SongOpen the Eyes of My HeartEugene and Kathy OnishiOpening PrayerYuki Sofronas Scripture ReadingMark 10:46-52 (CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Yuki Sofronas Children’s MessageSai HanaokaSpecial MusicThere’s a Wideness in God’s MercyBlaine Memorial Choir SermonBlind FaithRev. Karen Yokota LoveHymn...
read moreBlaine Memorial UMC Benefit Bazaar Thank-Yous!
The Blaine Youth Group worked as a team to prepare for Bazaar, serving delicious treats for our guests. Blaine Memorial UMC Benefit Bazaar Thank-Yous! By Lesley Okura and Howard Nakase This year’s Benefit Bazaar could not have been successful without our guests and the teams of volunteers who prepared, cooked, and cleaned during this busy time. Mission Guatemala, this year’s beneficiary, will certainly receive a boost in support thanks to the time and talent of our friends and faith community. The leadership of Lesley Okura and Howard Nakase...
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The young people of Blaine Memorial UMC help prepare Thanksgiving meals for Kimball Elementary. Want to help? Contact Terry Adolfo, Kaylee Yokoyama, or our Church Office for information! Help us develop leaders this Thanksgiving! By Kaylee Yokoyama Upcoming Events Apple Crisp Work PartySunday, November 10, 2024, after fellowship, Lee Activity CenterMashed Potatoes Work PartySunday, November 24, 2024, after fellowship, Lee Activity CenterKimball Elementary Food DeliveryTuesday, November 26, 2024, 10:00AM As we head into November, we are...
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Our young folks and parents prepare peeled apples to make apple crisp as part of a hearty Thanksgiving meal for Kimball Elementary School families. Sign up now to volunteer or donate, now! Sign-Up Now: Thanksgiving Meals and Giving Tree 2024! By Terri Adolfo Upcoming Events Apple Crisp Work PartySunday, November 10, 2024, after fellowship, Lee Activity CenterMashed Potatoes Work PartySunday, November 24, 2024, after fellowship, Lee Activity CenterKimball Elementary Food DeliveryTuesday, November 26, 2024, 10:00AMGiving TreeSunday, November...
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