All are Welcome!
- Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- October 19, 2025, 10:00am
- View the livestream
Sermon Questions
- When have you ever felt like a stranger — and how did someone make you feel welcome?
- What does it mean for our church to welcome immigrants and people who feel left out?
- How can we choose faith over fear in our community today?
- What can we do to make sure everyone — especially Hispanic/Latinx families — feels like a full part of the church family?
Order of Worship
| Prelude “Cuando El Pobre” UMH #434 By J.A. Olivar, Miguel Manzano, Alvin Schutmaat Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Land Acknowledgement Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Call to Worship By Derek Weber, Discipleship Ministries, March 2025 Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Hymn “Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet” UMH #601 Eugene Onishi and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Dale Kaneko |
| Immigrant Creed Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos |
| First Scripture Reading Luke 18:1-8 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Dale Kaneko |
| Children’s Sermon Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Special Song “Be Thou My Vision” Blaine Memorial UMC Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading Matthew 25:35 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Dale Kaneko |
| Sermon “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me” Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos |
| Hymn of Reflection “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” UMH #420 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Dale Kaneko |
| Offertory Song “Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451 Kathy Onishi |
| *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| *Prayer of Dedication Dale Kaneko |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn “You Are the Seed” UMH #583 Eugene Onishi and Kathy Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos |
| Postlude Song of Hope (Canto de Esperanza) (Argentine Folk Melody) TFWS #2186 Kathy Onishi |
| Altar Flowers Miriam Tong |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
BMUMC Announcements
Hispanic Heritage Sunday
Today, we will celebrate and recognize the rich contributions of Hispanic-Latinx individuals in our community and from around the world. Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos, Director of Hispanic/Latinx Ministries at Greater Northwest Episcopal Area, will provide the message.
Canceled: “League of Dreams” Film Screening
Due to low turnout, Puyallup Valley JACL and Seattle JACL along with Blaine Memorial UMC have canceled the “League of Dreams” film screening originally scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1:30PM in the Sanctuary.
If you have questions contact the Puyallup Valley JACL for more info. Stay tuned for future announcements regarding this film screening. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Trunk or Treat 2025!
When: Sunday, October 26, 2025, Noon to 2pm
Where: Blaine Memorial UMC Parking Lot
View the Flier | Contact Pastor Job
Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer
- When: 9:00AM
- Where: Zoom
The hour together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. We will continue reading from The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide.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.
Contact the Church Office for the Zoom Link.
Community Announcements
Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC!
- When: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM
- Where: Church Office
Riverton Park UMC needs:
- Diapers (sizes 3 through 7)
- Diaper wipes
- Kitchen pots and pans
- Paper plates
- Toothpaste
- Long grain rice
- Cooking Oil
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.