All are Welcome!
- Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
- February 2, 2025 • 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Gather Us In By Marty Haugen Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Blaine Memorial UMC Land Acknowledgment |
| Call to Worship Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, August 2024 Used with permission Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Opening Hymn Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether (UMH #632) Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Kobe Yamamoto |
| Scripture Reading Jeremiah 1:4-10 (JLB, CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Kobe Yamamoto |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music One Song By Pepper Chopin Blaine Memorial UMC Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (JLB, NRSVUE) Tsutomu Nagoya, Kobe Yamamoto |
| Third Scripture Reading Luke 4:21-30 (JLB, NRSVUE) Tsutomu Nagoya, Kobe Yamamoto |
| Sermon Love Never Ends Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Song of Reflection Where Charity and Love Prevail (UMH #549) Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Introduction to the Offering Kobe Yamamoto |
| Offertory Music Kathy Onishi |
| Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94) Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Kobe Yamamoto |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Closing Hymn Compassion Hymn By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude Make Me a Servant By Kelly Willard Kathy Onishi |
| Passing of the Peace Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Zoom Breakout Room Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Today’s Flowers Carol Kastrup |
Sermon Questions
- Which characteristics of love resonate most with you?
- How can you apply these qualities to your relationships?
- What areas of your life need to grow in love?
- How does understanding God as love impact your daily actions?
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, February 2, 2025: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-61; Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84; Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 |
| Monday, February 3, 2025: Psalm 56; 1 Kings 17:8-16; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025: Psalm 56; 2 Kings 5:1-14; 1 Corinthians 14:13-25 |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2025: Psalm 56; Jeremiah 1:11-19; Luke 19:41-44 |
| Thursday, February 6, 2025: Psalm 138; Numbers 20:22-29; Acts 9:19b-25 |
| Friday, February 7, 2025: Psalm 138; Numbers 27:12-23; Acts 9:26-31 |
| Saturday, February 8, 2025: Psalm 138; Judges 3:7-11; Luke 4:42-44 |
Announcements
Prayer and Coffee • Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Join Rev. Karen for prayer and community on Wednesday (2/5/25) at 9:00AM on Zoom. This is a great way to start your morning, clear and center your mind, all while connecting with God and your prayer community. Hope to see you on Wednesday.
NJAUMC Book Study During Epiphanytide
A new book study sponsored by the National Japanese American United Methodist Caucus continues next Tuesday (2/11). Rev. Brian Lee (Simpson UMC in Arvada, CO) and Rev. John Miyahara (UMC Navy Chaplain in San Diego, CA) will facilitate “Secret Harvests: A Hidden Story of Separation and the Resilience of a Family Farm” by David Mas Masumoto. We will gather virtually on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. (PST). Below is our reading schedule:
| Tuesday (2/11) Parts 5 and 6 |
| Tuesday (2/25) Parts 7 and 8 |
Click here to join the Zoom link.
Books are on sale in the Church Office for $15.00 or you are free to purchase online at Amazon.com.
Day of Remembrance Film Screening at Blaine Memorial UMC • February 19, 2025
Blaine Memorial UMC is partnering with the Seattle JACL and Puyallup Valley JACL to show the film, Removed by Force: The Eviction of Hawaii’s Japanese Americans During World II at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. The film sheds light on the relatively unknown experiences of the 1,500 Americans of Japanese ancestry from 23 geographic areas in Hawai‘i who were evicted, but not interned, during World War II.
Tsuru for Solidarity Press Conference • February 19, 2025
Did you know that before February 19, 1941, at least two-thirds of the produce vendors at Pike Place Market were Japanese American? With Executive Order 9066, all were gone by April. This February 19 at 10am, Tsuru will be holding a press conference at the Market to call attention to the fact that the Trump Administration is now threatening immigrants working at the Market today, with incarceration and deportation. We say “Stop Repeating History!”
At the press conference, Tsuru members will re-enact our 1941 forced removal by walking the Market in wearing period dress, and carrying old suitcases (just what they could carry). We will use our actions and words to stand up for immigrants and their families. We need your help.
Do you have clothing (men or women’s coats, suits, hats and especially suitcases we can borrow? We promise to take good care of these precious belongings as we protest. If you have any of these things, and/or would like to walk with us, please contact Margie Sekijima. Thank you Blaine Community for your ongoing support.
Annual Sukiyaki Dinner • March 1, 2025
Blaine Memorial’s Sukiyaki Benefit Fundraiser is on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 1:00pm-6:00pm! Sukiyaki will be $20.00 per serving. We will have cooked and uncooked Sukiyaki. We will provide take out and have limited dine-in. Visit the Sukiyaki 2025 page for updates!
Afghanistan and Ukrainian Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC!
Items being collected: At this time, we have an abundance of some items and so we are NOT in need of clothing or children’s toys. Especially needed items include women’s products, toothpaste, personal care items, rice cookers, blenders, mixing bowls, microwave ovens, toasters, mixers, irons, dish sets, towels, and blankets.
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.
South King County Response Center Collection Volunteer Hours: The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00AM-2:00PM, same time as the Tukwila Pantry at 3118 S. 140th St. Seattle. Please text Kim Parks at (206) 683-1707 when you would like to help. Please wear a mask and bring a marking pen and measuring tape if possible. Other Questions? Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: salock@comcast.net.
A Season of Stewardship: Blaine Memorial UMC Supports Kimball Elementary (Video)
Beacon newsletter will return in February!
Our bi-monthly newsletter, the Beacon, will return in February! Check out our past issues here.