All are Welcome!
- Reign of Christ Sunday
- November 23, 2025, 10:00AM
- View the livestream
Sermon Questions
- What does it mean to be a “good steward” of God’s resources? Is it about saving, or is it about generous and cheerful giving to further His kingdom?
- How does the parable of the Prodigal Son challenge your personal views on money and possessions?
- In the story, which character do you most identify with right now: the wasteful younger son, the resentful older son, or the extravagant father?
- Do you see yourself as a steward or an owner of what God has provided you?
- How does the father’s generous, “prodigal” love (as defined in the parable) differ from your own fears or expectations of God’s response?
Order of Worship
| Prelude Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Land Acknowledgement Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Call to Worship Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| *Opening Hymn “My Life Is In You, Lord” TFWS #2032 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Ron Nobuyama |
| First Scripture Reading Luke 23:33-43 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Ron Nobuyama |
| Children’s Sermon Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Special Song “Washed Anew” Blaine Memorial UMC Choir |
| Stewardship Moment Sharon Maeda |
| Second Scripture Reading Luke 15:11-32 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Ron Nobuyama |
| Sermon “Grace in Action: Community of Joy” Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection “Take Time to Be Holy“ UMH #395 |
| Introduction to the Offering Ron Nobuyama |
| Offertory Song Kathy Onishi |
| *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Ron Nobuyama |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Friends |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Kathy Onishi |
| Altar Flowers Miriam Tong |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
| Sunday, November 23, 2025: Reign of Christ – Proper 29 (34) Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 |
| Monday, November 24, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 117; Jeremiah 30:1-17; Revelation 21:5-27; Complementary: Psalm 24; Jeremiah 46:18-28; Revelation 21:5-27; |
| Tuesday, November 25, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 117; Jeremiah 30:18-24; Revelation 22:8-21; Complementary: Psalm 24; Isaiah 33:17-22; Revelation 22:8-21; |
| Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 117; Jeremiah 31:1-6; Luke 1:1-4; Complementary: Psalm 24; Isaiah 60:8-16; Luke 1:1-4; |
| Thursday, November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving Day Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 100; Philippians 4:4-9; John 6:25-35; Psalm 122; Daniel 9:15-19; James 4:1-10; |
| Friday, November 28, 2025: Psalm 122; Genesis 6:1-10; Hebrews 11:1-7; |
| Saturday, November 29, 2025: Psalm 122; Genesis 6:11-22; Matthew 24:1-22; |
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
BMUMC Announcements
Kaze Daiko Group to perform after worship!
When: November 23, 2025, after worship
Where: Blaine Memorial UMC Lee Activity Center
Immediately after worship, you are invited to head down to the LAC for a special taiko performance from Kaze Daiko!
Kaze Daiko, a youth percussion ensemble, uses taiko to teach Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage; help members develop discipline and self-confidence; support diversity and tolerance; and foster unity and teamwork. Using rhythm, movement and spirit, Kaze Daiko performs around the Seattle area at schools, community events, street fairs and art festivals. They will teach us about the history of Taiko while playing songs for us. We will have the opportunity to practice drumming with them.
Thanksgiving Meals, Giving Tree 2025!
When/Where:
| Now until Sunday, November 30 • Giving Tree, Decorating |
| Sunday, November 23 • Thanksgiving Meals Work Party: Mashed Potatoes, after Fellowship @ LAC |
| Sunday, November 25 • Delivery of Thanksgiving Meals to Kimball Elementary, 10am |
We are partnering with Kimball Elementary School this year to provide Thanksgiving meals and Christmas gifts for their underprivileged students and families.
Continue reading to learn more about our upcoming annual support for this community.
Church Office Closures for Thanksgiving
The Church Office and Campus will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday (11/27) and Friday (11/28). The Church Office will be open on Tuesday (12/2) from 10:00AM-4:00PM. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
Sukiyaki Benefit Nominations Needed!
It’s hard to believe that Blaine Memorial’s Sukiyaki Benefit Dinner is around the corner! We’d like to open up nominations for a worthy organization to receive a portion of the proceeds from our annual March event.
Forms are available by contacting the church office.
The Greening of Blaine
When: Saturday November 29, 9am-12pm
Where: Blaine Memorial UMC
Our annual Greening of Blaine will happen this year on Saturday, November 29, from 9AM-12PM, followed by a Fou Lee lunch that the Worship Committee will provide. The Worship Committee welcomes your help in this festivity on the day before Advent begins.
Everyone is invited to make wreaths, to work on an artistic paper cutout for a Holiday wall display (to be featured on the Sanctuary wall behind the altar), and to decorate the Sanctuary. No prior experience is needed, but if you wish to help with wreath making, please bring garden shears to trim the greenery if you can.
Let’s see if we can top last year’s record of volunteers for the Greening! Let the Holidays begin!
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.
All Church Meeting (Charge Conference)
When: Sunday, December 7, 12pm
Where: Blaine Memorial UMC
This year’s All Church (Charge) Conference is scheduled for Sunday, December 7 at 12:00 PM. This gathering holds great significance for our faith community as we come together to celebrate our ministries in 2025. SeaTac District Superintendent, Rev. Ferdie Llenado, will preside over the meeting. Church Leaders, please turn in your annual reports by December 1, 2025 and please send them to Yuki Sofronas (office@blaineonline.org).
Community Announcements
Blaine Memorial UMC responds to food insecurity
When: November Sundays, Tuesdays-Fridays 10:00a-4:00pm (Excluding Veterans Day)
Where: Blaine Memorial UMC Office, Social Hall
From Rev. Karen:
During this past Sunday’s (11/2) sermon message, I addressed the need for food at our local food banks. Across our nation, and increasingly within our Seattle-area, families are facing a deepening struggle to meet their most basic needs. Last Saturday, the federal freeze of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits placed millions of households in a dire position, impacting low-income families, working households, and federal employees living paycheck to paycheck. This is the first time in our nation’s history where SNAP benefits have lapsed. In many cases, these individuals and families are now experiencing food shortages and are faced with making impossible choices between food, utilities, and housing.
This growing food insecurity crisis is not confined to one community or state; it is unfolding across the state of Washington, and across the country. Rising costs of living have already stretched budgets to their limit. Local food banks and nonprofit partners are reporting a significant increase in need, and there is an opportunity for us to help our neighbors who are in need.
Here’s a list of the most needed foods to help keep shelves stocked at Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) and the Rainier Valley Food Bank.
Please drop off your new, unopened containers/donations in the black trunk in the Narthex:
- Seasonings
- Cooking Oil
- Nuts
- Fish Sauce
- Soy Sauce
- Gluten-free Foods
- Dried fruit
- Cold/Hot Cereals
- Dry Beans & Lentils
- Grains
- Instant Grains
- Flour
- Sugar
- Popcorn
- Herbs/Spices
- Infant Formula
- Dry Goods (Rice & Pasta)
- Small Pasta Noodles
- Infant Formula
- Canned Chicken, SPAM & Tuna
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meals (Soups & Chili)
- Cream of Wheat, Oatmeal & Grits
- Nutrient Replacement Drinks
- Stuffing
- Apple Sauce
- Nut Butter
- Dog & Cat Food
- Diapers
- Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
- Shaving Supplies
- Feminine Hygiene Products
If you’d like to give directly to the local organizations, please do so. They have the capacity to purchase food at discounted bulk rates. Please click on ACRS and/or Rainier Valley Food Bank.
We will take this collection during November. Thank you again for making a difference. Thank you for coming together to create free food opportunities amid delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. May you continue to be a blessing in the community as we work to provide basic necessities for everyone.
The Beacon is now available!
Our Story Continues
- Kimball Elementary Thanksgiving Meals, Giving Tree 2025
- Senior Pastor Reflection: Harvesting, Giving Thanks, Being Generous
- Blaine Memorial UMC raises $12,700 for Walk for Rice!
- Associate Pastor’s Spiritual Reflection: You Are Called
- Spiritual Formation Center: What is Your Burning Bush?
November 2025
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