Innovation Hub Update
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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All are Welcome! Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 11, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the PDF Order of Worship Prelude Kyrie Arr. by Ruth Elaine Schram Kathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love VBS Scripture Reading Matthew 18:21-22 Luke 11:1-4 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Justine I. VBS Children’s Storytime Stephen Sumida Commissioning of Mission Guatemala Team Rev. Karen Yokota Love (or Rev. Cruz Santos) Song of Inspiration To Know You More (TFWS...
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The Rev. Karen Yokota Love along with members of the Blaine Youth Group enjoy breakfast before heading to Asian Camp 2024. Read more of this story in the August edition of the Beacon and on blaineonline.org! Spiritual Summer: A Time for Spiritual Strength By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Summer is a time of rest and relaxation, some are enjoying the last few days of vacation, and, for some, school is beginning. As I look back at...
read moreEleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Click the image above to view the PDF version of the Sunday Worship Bulletin. All are Welcome! Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 4, 2024, 10:00am Hybrid Worship Thank you Sharon Maeda for providing today’s flowers arrangement. Order of Worship Prelude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeBy Beethoven, HodgesKathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota LoveVBS Scripture ReadingLuke 13:10-17 (JLB, CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Sally SekijimaVBS Children’s StorytimeSai HanaokaSong of...
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All are Welcome! Tenth Sunday after Pentecost July 28, 2024 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the PDF Thank you Miriam Tong for providing today’s flower arrangement. Order of Worship PreludeWould I Have Answered When You CalledBy Stuempfle, Jr./WilliamsKathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota LoveVBS Scripture ReadingExodus 16:1-36 (JLB, CEB)Tsutomu Nagoya, Kai YamamotoVBS Children’s StorytimeStephen “JiJi” SumidaSong of InspirationGather Us In(TFWS #2236)Kathy and...
read moreNinth Sunday after Pentecost
All are Welcome! Ninth Sunday after Pentecost July 21, 2024 10:00am Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the PDF Order of Worship Prelude Jesus Be Praised Handt Hanson; piano adapt. by Henry Wiens Kathy Onishi OnishiWelcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Call to Worship Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, May 2024 Rev. Karen Yokota Love *Opening Hymn Come Holy Spirit (TFWS #2125) Kathy and Eugene Onishi Opening Prayer Howard NakaseScripture ReadingMark 6:30-34, 53-56 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Howard Nakase...
read moreA Call for Prayer, Peace
A call for prayer, peace in our current political landscape By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love I was shocked and sad to hear about the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life yesterday. I invite you to join me in prayer: For former President Trump, not only for his physically recovery, but for the emotional and mental impact of this assassination attempt For the bystander who was killed and others who were injured For the shooter’s family, and all who were present or who will be traumatized by this event We also must pray for...
read moreEighth Sunday after Pentecost
All are Welcome! Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 14, 2024 10:00am, Hybrid Worship Continue scrolling or view the PDF Order of Worship PreludeWe Will Glorify(Twila Parks)Kathy Onishi Welcome of Grace and GreetingAnne Arakaki-Lock *Call to WorshipWritten by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, May 2024 Anne Arakaki-Lock *Opening Hymn Holy Ground (TFWS #2272) Kathy and Eugene Onishi Opening Prayer George Yates Scripture ReadingEphesians 1:3-14 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya George Yates Children’s MessageSai Hanaoka Second Scripture Reading...
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With continuing changes within our Church, our Denomination, and in our lives – what will the next chapter be for Blaine Memorial UMC? Spiritual Formation Center What is God’s will during times of change? By Anne Arakaki-Lock “Doing God’s will sometimes means waiting patiently. While we wait, we can love God, serve others, and tell others about him.” Theme of Psalm of David 40 Our “Operations Manual,” the Bible, suggests that we don’t just hold our breaths waiting or sitting idly after praying to God about what His will is for us....
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The Revs. John Go, Mia MiKyung Park, Gloria, Grace with Nooni spend family time together. Associate Pastor’s Spiritual Reflection Treasuring Each Moment at Blaine Memorial By the Rev. Mia MiKyung Park My parents practiced Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism before they became Christians. My mother had a particularly deep connection with Buddhism, and one of the most powerful lessons from her Buddhist practices was to consider any encounter as a gift to be treasured. She often said that if we meet once in this lifetime, it means we have met a...
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