Second Sunday of Advent

Welcome

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, 10am
Second Sunday of Advent
Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship

Prelude
He Is Born • UMH #228
Kathy Onishi

Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Call to Worship
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Advent Candle Lighting
Hazel, Masami and Aka

Opening Hymn
Emmanuel, Emmanuel (x 2) • UMH #204
Congregational Singing
Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Hand Chime Ringers

Scripture Reading
Mark 1:1-8 (CEB, JLB)
Sylvia Wong, Yuki Sofronas

Prayers of the People
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Church School Play Intro
Superintendent Sai Hanaoka

Christmas Play
BREAKING NEWS! The Savior is Born!
Church School and BYG

Response Hymn
There is Song in the Air
Church School and BYG
Kathy Onishi

Offering Introduction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

Offering Music
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Hand Chime Ringers

Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow • UMH #94
Kathy and Eugene Onishi

Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Closing Hymn
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Church School and BYG
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Postlude
Go Tell It on the Mountain • UMH #251
Kathy Onishi

Zoom Break Out Room
Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Announcements

December Worship Dates

Sunday, December 17, 10:00AM
• Christmas Music Sunday in the Sanctuary

Wednesday, December 20, 7:00PM
• Blue Christmas Service in Kono Chapel

Sunday, December 24, 10:00AM
• Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship Service

Sunday, December 24, 5:00PM
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Lesson and Carols Service

Free hearing tests in the Library • Today

Do you have trouble understanding conversation in noisy places? Do you ask people to repeat themselves? Have people told you to get your hearing checked? If you are experiencing any of these concerns, there will be an opportunity immediately after worship to have your hearing checked. Offerings include a free screening of your hearing, and a free cleaning of your ears. If you use hearing aids, you can have those checked, as well. Please go to the Blaine Library to have your hearing checked!

Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • December 13 at 9am

The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” Our time together continues with a few readings from The Upper Room Magazine. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. Join us!

Poinsettias on the Altar • Order now through December 17, 2023

Advent season is here and it is time to sign up for poinsettias for the altar. You may dedicate a poinsettia in celebration of a person or an event, in memory of a loved one or to honor God’s glory. Poinsettias may be taken home after our Christmas Eve services. Each plant is $12.00. The deadline for Poinsettia Orders will be Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Download the order form here.