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• Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
• Mission Guatemala Sunday
• February 8, 2026, 10:00AM
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Sermon Questions

• John Wesley urged Christians to “Do all the good you can.” How does Mission Guatemala’s commitment to health care, education, nutrition, and community development show what that calling looks like in practice today — and where might God be inviting us to do good with the gifts, resources, or opportunities we have?
• Mission Guatemala believes all people deserve dignity and their basic needs met. How does this belief reflect Jesus’ ministry, and what does it challenge us to reconsider about how we view poverty, service, and partnership — especially when we serve with communities rather than simply for them?
• Through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer mission teams, the church becomes part of God’s work beyond its walls. How does supporting or participating in ministries like Mission Guatemala deepen our understanding of what it means to be the Church, both locally and globally?

Order of Worship

Prelude “The Risen Christ” W&S #3179 Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Land Acknowledgement Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Call to Worship Written by Rev. Karen Yokota Love Eunice Gong

Opening Hymn “Together We Serve” TFWS #2175 Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Opening Prayer Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn

Announcement and Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love

First Scripture Reading Isaiah 58:1-12 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Bob and Donna Sekijima

Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka

Special Music “Draw Me Close to You“ Blaine Praise Band

Second Scripture Reading James 2:14-17 (NRSVUE) Tsutomu Nagoya, Laura Gilbert

Faith Testimonials Marcus Corsilles, Janet Sekijima, Margaret Sekijima, Kenji Guess, Kathy Onishi, Howard Nakase

Hymn of Reflection “In Christ There is No East or West” UMH #548 Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Mission Guatemala Video Reflection Alice Ikeda

Introduction to the Offering Teresa Yagi

Special Offering Music “The Compassion Hymn“ Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend, Kathy Onishi

Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Kathy Onishi

Prayer of Dedication Teresa Yagi

Weekly Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Closing Hymn “Sent Out in Jesus Name” TFWS #2184 Kathy and Eugene Onishi

Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Postlude “Everything That Has Voice” W&S #3126 Kathy Onishi

Altar Flowers Miriam Tong

Daily Lectionary Readings*

Sunday, February 08, 2026: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany  Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9 (10); 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20

Monday, February 09, 2026: Psalm 119:105-112; 2 Kings 22:3-20; Romans 11:2-10;

Tuesday, February 10, 2026: Psalm 119:105-112; 2 Kings 23:1-8, 21-25; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12;

Wednesday, February 11, 2026: Psalm 119:105-112; Proverbs 6:6-23; John 8:12-30;

Thursday, February 12, 2026: Psalm 2; Exodus 6:2-9; Hebrews 8:1-7;

Friday, February 13, 2026: Psalm 2; Exodus 19:9b-25; Hebrews 11:23-28;

Saturday, February 14, 2026: Psalm 2; 1 Kings 21:20-29; Mark 9:9-13;

*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.

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Blaine Memorial UMC Announcements and Upcoming Events

Dates to Remember

Wednesdays, 9 a.m. • Prayer and Coffee on Zoom
Sunday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. • Minidoka Pilgrimage Committee — Day of Remembrance
Saturday, Mar. 7, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. • Sukiyaki Benefit Event!

Mission Guatemala Sunday Worship — Today

We will celebrate Mission Guatemala during worship on Sunday, Feb. 8. Church members and missionaries who traveled to Panajachel, Guatemala, will lead worship through Word and song. We will hear faith testimonies and learn more about the ministry work accomplished, as well as the ongoing needs in Guatemala.

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Minidoka Pilgrimage Committee — Day of Remembrance, Feb. 15, 1 p.m.

When: Sunday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m.
Where: Seattle University, Pigott Auditorium

The Minidoka Pilgrimage Management Committee will host a Day of Remembrance featuring the premiere of Dust, a short film by Glenn Mitsui and Brandon Shimoda. The film honors eight men of Japanese ancestry who were killed while incarcerated in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. A Q&A with Erin Shigaki will follow. All are welcome for this time of reflection and remembrance.

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Annual Sukiyaki Benefit Fundraiser Dinner — Saturday, March 7, 2026

Time: 1–6 p.m.

Where: Blaine Memorial UMC

Details: Sukiyaki will be $20 per order. Cooked and uncooked options will be available, along with takeout and limited dine-in seating.

Beneficiary: The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church’s Disaster Fund, supporting survivors of the December 2025 floods in Washington state.

Volunteer Opportunities: Sign-up sheets are available in the Social Hall. Volunteers are needed for ohagi (Friday and Saturday), vegetable, meat, and tofu prep; setup; dishwashing; takeout; rice cooking; bakery booth; and more.

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Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer — Feb. 11, 2026

You are invited to join Pastor Karen for Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. on Zoom.

Our time together includes brief check-ins, a devotional and prayer. We will continue reading from the January/February 2026 edition of The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide. This gathering is a meaningful way to begin your morning—centering your mind, connecting with God and sharing fellowship with your prayer community. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee or tea and a light snack. The Zoom link will be emailed on Tuesday.

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Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC

Riverton Park UMC is currently in need of:

• Diapers (sizes 3–7)
• Diaper wipes
• Kitchen pots and pans
• Paper plates
• Toothpaste
• Long-grain rice
• Cooking oil

Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Donations may be dropped off at the Blaine Memorial Social Hall Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call the church office at 206-723-1536 prior to dropping off items.

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