All are Welcome!
- First Sunday of Advent
- November 30, 2025, 10:00AM
- View the livestream
Sermon Questions
- What is one area of my life where God may be inviting me to “wake up”—to pay attention, to turn toward the light, or to see with a higher perspective?
- Isaiah speaks of a world where weapons become tools for growth. What “weapons” (habits, attitudes, fears) might God be asking me to lay down so that something new can be planted?
- If Christ were to come into my ordinary, everyday life today—into my routines, conversations, and choices—how would I want Him to find me? What would readiness look like for me this week?
Order of Worship
| Prelude “Come, Let Us with Our Lord Arise” TFWS #2084 (Trad. English melody) Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Land Acknowledgement Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Song “Send Your Word” UMH #195 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Marcus Corsilles |
| Advent Candle Lighting |
| First Scripture Reading Matthew 24:36-44 (CEB) Michio Ono, Marcus Corsilles |
| Children’s Moment Teacher Sai Hanaoka |
| Anthem “When Emmanuel Has Come” By Don Besig Blaine Memorial UMC Choir |
| Second Scripture Reading Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14 (CEB) Michiko Ono, Marcus Corsilles |
| Message “Wake up to the Mountain” Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Hymn of Reflection “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Marcus Corsilles |
| Offertory Music “Toda la Tierra” By Alberto Taule TFWS #210 Kathy Onishi |
| *Doxology “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 |
| *Prayer of Dedication Marcus Corsilles |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| Closing Hymn “People Look East” UMH #202 Kathy and Eugene Onishi |
| Benediction Pastor Job Pangilinan |
| Postlude “Like a Child” TFWS #2092 By Daniel Charles Damon, David Cherwien Kathy Onishi |
| Fellowship Time |
| Altar Flowers Sharon Maeda |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
| Sunday, November 30, 2025: First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 |
| Monday, December 01, 2025: Psalm 124; Genesis 8:1-19; Romans 6:1-11; |
| Tuesday, December 02, 2025: Psalm 124; Genesis 9:1-17; Hebrews 11:32-40; |
| Wednesday, December 03, 2025: Psalm 124; Isaiah 54:1-10; Matthew 24:23-35; |
| Thursday, December 04, 2025: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah 4:2-6; Acts 1:12-17, 21-26; |
| Friday, December 05, 2025: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah 30:19-26; Acts 13:16-25; |
| Saturday, December 06, 2025: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah 40:1-11; John 1:19-28; |
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
BMUMC Announcements
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.
December Worship Dates to Remember
| Now until Sunday, November 30 • Giving Tree, Decorating | |||
| Sunday, December 7 • Second Sunday of Advent and Holy Communion, Giving Sunday, Stewardship Cards will be collected and blessed, 10am • All Church Meeting (Charge Conference) in the Social Hall, 12pm | |||
| Sunday, December 14 • Christmas Play with children and youth in the LAC, 10am | |||
| 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 |
Giving Tree 2025 continues to Nov. 30
| Now until Sunday, November 30 • Giving Tree, Decorating |
| Sunday, December 7 • Bring your Giving Tree gifts for sorting, wrapping |
Continue reading to learn more about our upcoming annual support for this community.
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).
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.
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!
Poinsettias on the Altar – Order through Sunday, 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. Forms will be available in the Narthex on Sunday or visit the Poinsettias on the Altar 2025 page.
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
To view the December calendar, click or tap here.