Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
All are Welcome Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 1, 2024 10:00am, Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the PDF Thanks to Carol Kastrup for providing today’s flower arrangement. Order of Worship PreludeAve verum corpusBy W.A. MozartYuki SofronasWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota Love*Opening SongWe Sing to You, O God (TFWS #2001)Michelle Vaughan and Miriam TongOpening PrayerRev. Karen Yokota LoveFirst Scripture ReadingJames 1:17-27 (CEB) Dale Kaneko Children’s...
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Pray, Pray, Pray* By Anne Arakaki-Lock *Disclaimer: yes, I asked Steve if I could write this. I am moved to write about healing. In a little while, my husband will be having an endoscopy procedure today, which will include dilation. Swallowing has been an issue due to a cancer radiation treatment over 30 years ago resulting scar tissue in his throat area. This, coupled with his Parkinson’s Disease has made the simple act of swallowing a challenge, and not automatic… and you know how he loves his food! Episodes of choking and aspiration...
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Thank you, Blaine! A message from Kai Yamamoto Kai Yamamoto, outgoing Associate Co-Director of the Blaine Youth Group, shares his deepest thanks for the community that supported his spiritual growth. Dear Blaine Congregation, BYG Leaders, and families, It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as a Blaine Youth Group associate co-director alongside Kaylee Yokoyama and Lynne Onishi. I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role, as BYG has done so much for me. I have been a part of BYG since 6th grade — about 10 years...
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All are Welcome! Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost and Scholarship Sunday August 25, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the PDF Order of Worship PreludeThe Voice of God Is CallingBy Holmes/LloydUMH #436Miriam TongWelcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to WorshipAllyson Sofronas*Opening SongI Sing Praises to Your Name(TFWS #2037)Eugene Onishi and Miriam TongOpening PrayerAllyson SofronasFirst Scripture ReadingEphesians 6:10-20 (JLB, CEB)George Yates, Kaylee YokoyamaChildren’s MessageSai...
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All are Welcome! Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 18, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the PDF Order of Worship PreludeHoly! Holy! Holy! Lord God AlmightyBy Dykes/CarterYuki SofronasWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota LoveOpening SongEagles WingsBy Reuben MorganRev. Dr. Mark C. HearnVBS Scripture ReadingExodus 16:24, 26; (CEB), Exodus 20:8-11 (CEB), Exodus 23:10-12 (CEB) George Yates, Ron NobuyamaVBS Children’s StorytimeStephen SumidaScripture...
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Hand-made commemorative aprons are now on sale! Blaine Memorial 120th Anniversary Aprons! Aprons commemorating our 120th Anniversary are now available! Suggested donation: $40 – contact the Church Office, today. By Dale Kaneko, additional photos by Kim Akimoto Our unique, one-of-a-kind 120th Anniversary aprons were created because of the generosity and foresight of Blaine’s former Tuesday Ladies Group. They saved their all-cotton bags that rice and sugar were sold in, having faith that one day in the future, they would somehow be put to...
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Team Blaine prevails as they raise over $11,500 during the ACRS Walk for Rice event! Walk for Rice: BMUMC raises $11,500 for low-income families! By Justine I., photo by Audrey Hwang, et. al. Thank You, Blaine Memorial UMC Community! A big THANK YOU to our Team Blaine walkers and the rest of the Blaine community for everyone’s amazing support with this year’s ACRS Walk for Rice! Team Blaine had a fantastic turnout on June 29th at Seward Park – with close to 40 walkers this year, we were the largest team walking on a beautiful Saturday...
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The Blaine Youth Group got together for a quick photo at Asian Camp 2024 at Camp Gilmore in California. BYG Update Camping Edition: Asian Camp 2024 Why Asian Camp is Important for the Future By Edwin Santos, additional photos by the Rev. Karen Yokota Love This year’s Asian Camp in California prepares youth for their faith journeys, “Yesterday, Today, and Forever”. The 2024 Asian Camp was held at Camp Gilmore in Calabasas, CA from July 14-19, 2024. Asian Camp had youth from various states such as Washington, Colorado, and the majority being...
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Junior High Camp (incoming 6th-9th grade) was held on June 23-28, 2024 at Camp Lodestar in Wilseyville, California. BYG Update Camping Edition: Junior High Camp 2024 Finding Your True Self By Kai Yamamoto Those with sound thoughts you will keep in peace, in peace because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord is a rock for all ages. –Isaiah 26: 3-4 The theme for Junior High Camp this year was “Trust”. We followed Isaiah 26: 3-4, a song about Trusting in God. But what does it look like to trust in God? During...
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During February 2023, Lynne Onishi and Blaine Memorial participated in part II of the Day of Remembrance at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, WA to protest worsening conditions inside NWDC. Lynne to attend Claremont Seminary! By Lynne Onishi, photos by Ryan Kozu, Kai Yamamoto, et. al. Outgoing Blaine Youth Group Director and Innovation Hub Convener, Lynne Onishi, shares some memories and thank-yous for those she has served during her years of leadership at Blaine Memorial UMC. Thank you, Lynne for being a vibrant part of Blaine...
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