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- Third Sunday of Advent
- Children’s Christmas Play
- December 14, 2025, 10:00AM
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Come Thou Long Expected Jesus UMH #196 Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Land Acknowledgement Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Call to Worship By Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, May 2025 Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Lighting the Advent Candle Glenn and Arlene Mitsui with Gibson |
| Opening Hymn “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” UMH #206 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Scripture Reading Luke 1:46-55 (CEB) Yuki Sofronas, Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Introduction of the Play Church School Superintendent Sai Hanaoka, Play Director |
| Christmas Play “The Best News Ever!” Church School and BYG |
| Response Hymn “There is Song in the Air” UMH #249, verses 1 and 4 Church School and BYG, Kathy Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Offering Music “In The Bleak Midwinter” UMH #221 Kathy Onishi |
| Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Closing Hymn “Good Christian Friends Rejoice” UMH #224 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Benediction Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Postlude “People Look East” UMH #202 Kathy Onishi |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
| Sunday, December 14, 2025: Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:46b-55; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 |
| Monday, December 15, 2025: Psalm 42; Isaiah 29:17-24; Acts 5:12-16; |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025: Psalm 42; Ezekiel 47:1-12; Jude 1:17-25; |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025: Psalm 42; Zechariah 8:1-17; Matthew 8:14-17, 28-34; |
| Thursday, December 18, 2025: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:1-17; Galatians 3:23-29; |
| Friday, December 19, 2025: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:18-22; Galatians 4:1-7; |
| Saturday, December 20, 2025: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:23-29; John 3:31-36; |
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
BMUMC Announcements
Ugly Sweater Battle Royale Holiday Contest
Attention, Fashion Disasters! Do you own a holiday sweater so hideous it frightens small children? One that jangles, sparkles, or possibly hums? Good — because we WANT IT. Wear it proudly to our Ugly Sweater Battle Royale on Sunday (12/14) after the Christmas Children’s Play. Strut your stuff for a chance to win glory, fame, and a questionable prize.
Bring your brightest colors, wildest patterns, and most ridiculous designs for a chance to win:
- Most Creative Sweater
- Ugliest Sweater
- Best Holiday Theme
Join us in celebrating the season with some light-hearted fun!
Last Day to Sign Up for Poinsettias on the Altar: December 14
Advent season is almost here, and it’s 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 is Sunday, December 14, 2025. Forms are available online on our website, in the Narthex, and in the Office.
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.
December Worship Dates to Remember
| Sunday, December 21 • Christmas Music Sunday in the Sanctuary, 10am • Blue Christmas Service in the Sanctuary, 1pm | |||
| Wednesday, December 24 • Christmas Eve Family Worship Service, 4pm • Christmas Eve Candlelight Lesson and Carols Service, 7:30pm | |||
| Sunday, December 28 • First Sunday of Christmas Worship, 10am |
Job Opening: Part-Time Youth Director
The Youth Director at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church is a dedicated individual with a heart for youth ministry, committed to guiding and mentoring young individuals in their faith journey. This position involves direct engagement with 6th to 12th graders, creating a supportive and encouraging environment for their spiritual growth.
New P.O. Box Addresss for Blaine Memorial UMC Mail
We have a new mailing address! Blaine Memorial UMC would like to direct all new mail to the following address:
Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 24065
Seattle, WA 98124
Blaine Memorial’s mailing address has changed to a P.O. Box for improved security. Please save this address! Please send your mail and future giving to this address. All new mail that you receive will have the P.O. Box as Blaine Memorial UMC’s new return address.
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.
Download the form:
View the Sukiyaki 2026 Updates page!
Prayers of peace and comfort for the Grace Mandac Adriano Family
Grace Mandac Adriano, 51, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Grace is survived by her husband, Joseph Adriano and sons Caleb and Ethan. She had a love for cooking, gardening, and she loved being in the outdoors with God’s creation. Grace loved her family and friends with all her heart. She embodied a deep love for the intersection of justice and mercy. Grace’s whole professional career was about getting people housed.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Caleb and Ethan’s Education Funds by making checks payable to American Funds Service Company. Memo: Caleb and Ethan’s Education Funds. Contributions may also be mailed to Joseph Adriano at 12451 84th Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98178. Please see the attached image for more information!
A viewing will be held at Bonney Watson Funeral Home at 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 12:00PM-8:00PM. There will be a public Celebration of Life service on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00AM at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church. Following the Celebration of Life service, guests are invited to her burial service and a reception at Bonney Watson Funeral Home at 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188.
May Grace rest in peace and let God’s perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Community Announcements
Blaine Memorial UMC thanks you for donating during November.
Together, Blaine Memorial UMC collected so many items to help support families in need after SNAP benefits were on hold. Although some SNAP benefits have been restored, some are facing delays.
We are still organizing and sorting what has been collected. Please stay tuned for more info on how much was received. You are a blessing to the community!
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.
The Beacon is now available!
December 2025
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