All are Welcome!
- Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- September 21, 2025, 10:00am
- View the livestream
Sermon Questions
- Have you ever thought of yourself as a “manager” of God’s stuff? Why or why not?
- What’s one way you’ve seen money become a tool instead of a treasure?
- What does this teach us about the importance of wise planning and intentionality?
- In what ways does our current culture promote either stewardship or ownership of wealth?
Order of Worship
| Prelude More Like You TFWS #2167 Miriam Tong |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Job Pangilinan |
| Land Acknowledgement Rev. Job Pangilinan |
| Call to Worship Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, April 2025 Rev. Job Pangilinan |
| *Opening Hymn Come and Find the Quiet Center TFWS #2128 Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| Opening Prayer Anita Kuroiwa-Schiff |
| First Scripture Reading 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Anita Kuroiwa-Schiff |
| Children’s Sermon Rev. Job Pangilinan |
| Special Song What Does the Lord Require of You Jim Strathdee Blaine Memorial UMC Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading Luke 16:1-13 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Anita Kuroiwa-Schiff |
| Sermon Stewardship of Our Riches Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection Wounded World that Cries for Healing TFWS #2177 Eugene Onishi? and Miriam Tong |
| Introduction to the Offering Anita Kuroiwa-Schiff |
| Offertory Song Together We Serve TFWS #2175 Miriam Tong |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| *Prayer of Dedication Anita Kuriowa-Schiff |
| Announcements Rev Karen Yokota Love and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn For the Healing of the Nations UMH #437 Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong |
| *Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude The Voice of God is Calling UMH #436 Kathy Onishi |
| Altar Flowers Sharon Maeda |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
BMUMC Announcements
Our next Cottage Meeting for Associate Pastor Job Pangilinan is coming! Join us Sunday, September 21 after worship to meet and greet Pastor Job and his wife Rosemarie!
Cottage Meetings with Pastor Job!
When: Sunday, September 21, after Service
Where: Blaine Memorial UMC, Webb Room
The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and Pastor Job invite you and your family to a Cottage Meeting after service on Sunday, September 21, in the Webb Room. A simple lunch will be provided.
This gathering is a chance for you got get to know Pastor Job. Together we’ll reflect on the theme, “Preparing the Next Generation for the Mission of Christ for the Transformation of the World.” The meet-and-greet will last for about 45 minutes to an hour, ensuring a meaningful yet focused time together. Please RSVP to Arlene Naganawa so we can plan well. We look forward to sharing this special time with you!
Bazaar 2025: Pre-Order today!
- When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Where: Blaine Memorial UMC
Don’t miss out on our upcoming fall Bazaar event benefitting Tsuru for Solidarity:
- Pre-Order Page
- Volunteer opportunities, links, graphics for sharing
- Our beneficiary: Tsuru for Solidarity
We cannot do this without our trusted volunteers to help out at Bazaar! We need help grilling, cooking, making ohagi, selling baked goods, etc. Please sign up in the Social Hall.
Please contact Lesley Okura if you have any questions.
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
National Japanese American Caucus of The United Methodist Church Convocation
When: October 9-11, 2025
Where: United Japanese Christian Church (Clovis, CA)
Every three years, we seek to gather clergy and laity from our historically Japanese-American congregations. On behalf of United Japanese Christian Church, we are excited to welcome you and we hope you will join us!
Theme
This year’s convocation theme, “Neighbors, Not Enemies,” draws upon the experience of the Japanese American incarceration during World War II and calls us to examine today’s political climate through the lens of justice, memory, and faith. As followers of Christ and members of the NJAUMC, we have a call and responsibility to respond. Together, through worship, workshops, conversations, and healing circles, we will affirm our commitment to stand with those facing discrimination, resist fear-driven policies, and to seek to embody the two greatest commandments that Jesus teaches.
Schedule
Clergy will gather on Wednesday, October 8 and the morning of Thursday, October 9. Then, the laity will join us in the afternoon on the 9th. We are blessed that Bishop Grant Hagiya will preach for us during Opening Worship! We will wrap up with a lunch to-go on Saturday, October 11. Contact Rev. Karen for more info.
Lodging
To book at a special group rate at Fairfield Inn and Suites, please use this link: Book your group rate for United Japanese Christian Church Please make your arrangements as soon as possible as there are multiple events in our area that weekend. The deadline to get the early booking rate at the hotel is September 8, 2025.
Please let Rev. Karen know if you have any questions.
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.