Third Sunday of Advent

All are Welcome!

Third Sunday of Advent
December 15, 2024, 10:00am
Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship

Prelude
People Look East
By Eleanor Farjeon
Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Call to Worship
Kaylee Yokoyama

Opening Prayer
Kaylee Yokoyama

Lighting the Advent Candle
Glenn, Arlene and Gibby Mitsui

Opening Hymn
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
(UMH #196)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Introduction of the Play
Church School Superintendent
Sai Hanaoka

Christmas Play
The Christmas Play
Church School and BYG

Response Hymn
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
(UMH #240)
Kathy and Eugene Onishi

Pastoral Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Introduction to the Offering
Kaylee Yokoyama

Offertory Music
Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming
Kathy Onishi

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

Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Closing Hymn
Go Tell It on the Mountain
(UMH #251)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

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

Daily Lectionary Readings

Sunday, December 15, 2024: Third Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3:14-20 • Isaiah 12:2-6 • Philippians 4:4-7 • Luke 3:7-18

Monday, December 16, 2024:
Isaiah 11:1-9 • Numbers 16:1-19 • Hebrews 13:7-17

Tuesday, December 17, 2024:
Isaiah 11:1-9 • Numbers 16:20-35 • Acts 28:23-31

Wednesday, December 18, 2024:
Isaiah 11:1-9 • Micah 4:8-13 • Luke 7:31-35

Thursday, December 19, 2024:
Psalm 80:1-7 • Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Hebrews 10:10-18

Friday, December 20, 2024:
Psalm 80:1-7 • Isaiah 42:10-18 • Hebrews 10:32-39

Saturday, December 21, 2024:
Psalm 80:1-7 • Isaiah 66:7-11 • Luke 13:31-35

Announcements

Advent & Christmas Announcements

Children and Youth Christmas Play
Today, Dec. 15, at 10am.
All are invited to come to the Lee Activity Center to witness our children and youth perform in a special Christmas Play.

Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7pm.
Our Blue Christmas Service provides space for prayer, reflection, and remembrance for those grieving during this holiday season (Livestreamed)

Christmas Music Sunday
Sunday, Dec. 22, at 10:00am.
Christmas Music Sunday will feature jams from our Blaine Memorial Choir, B.U.G.S., young adults, and more.

Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 4pm.
We will have one Traditional Christmas Eve Lesson and Carols Candlelight Service.

2024 Congregation Photograph

Today, we will be taking a 120th anniversary commemorative photo of our whole congregation in the Lee Activity Center after the children’s Christmas program. Please stay for this photograph which will be a snapshot of our present 2024 congregation in our 120th year as a church family. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this Blaine Memorial UMC 120th Anniversary photo!

Final Day to Order: Poinsettias on the Altar

It’s time to sign up for poinsettias for the altar. Each plant is $12.00. The deadline for Poinsettia Orders is today.

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.

Pick up a form at the Church Office or download an order form. Please share! You can also find a copy of the poinsettia order form in the November/December Beacon newsletter. The order form should be filled out and mailed to Blaine Memorial UMC, Attn: Poinsettias, 3001 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144.

NJAUMC Caucus Advent Study Group • 12/17 at 6:30pm-8:00pm

Members of the NJAUMC Caucus have put together an Advent study based on The Christmas Letters. All NJAUMC churches are invited to attend the study. The facilitators are US Navy Chaplain Rev. John M. Miyahara and Pastor Brian Lee from Simpson UMC in Denver, Colorado, Rev. Ki Choi from Centenary UMC and Rev. Karen Yokota Love from Blaine Memorial UMC. You don’t need to read the book to join the group.

Prayers and Coffee on Zoom • Wednesdays at 9am

Join the Rev. Karen Yokota Love for prayer and community on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM on Zoom. Our time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. This is a great way to start your morning, clear and center your mind, all while connecting with God and your prayer community. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee, tea, and a bite to eat. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

***From these cotton rice bags, Blaine’s special 120th Anniversary Aprons are created.***

Anniversary Aprons…Now Available!

Blaine Memorial UMC 120th Anniversary Aprons will be available for sale after worship on December 8. They are made from cotton rice bags from long ago. They make unique Christmas gifts, too. They are $40.00 each. Please contact Dale Kaneko at dkaneko@windermere.com with questions.

120th Anniversary Sunday Service and Potluck• January 26, 2025

Blaine Memorial UMC will have a 120th anniversary Sunday service with special guests to celebrate and reflect on its 120-year history and look forward to its further growth and development into the next 120 years of service in love. There will be a potluck gathering and program following the service. There will also be ministry table exhibits of past and present ministries of the church such as music ministry, Sunday School ministry, Youth ministry, missions ministry, sports ministry, etc. Please join us for the culminating celebration of our 120th anniversary and start of our 121st year! We look forward to celebrating with all our members new and old and our many community friends. All are welcome.