All are Welcome!
- Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
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Sermon Reflection Questions
- Belonging to God’s Family: Paul reminds us that we are no longer strangers or outsiders but members of God’s household. What does it mean to belong to God’s family, and how can we help others feel welcomed and included?
- Building on a Strong Foundation: Paul describes Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of our faith. How does keeping Christ at the center influence our relationships, decisions and actions?
- Growing Together in Faith: Paul describes believers as being joined together to become a dwelling place for God. How can we grow together as a church community while embracing our different backgrounds, experiences and gifts?
Order of Worship
| Prelude “Lord, Be Glorified” TFWS #2150 Kathy Onishi |
| Land Acknowledgment Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Written by Rev. Karen Yokota Love Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Hymn “Thy Word Is a Lamp” UMH #601 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Shig Nishida |
| First Scripture Reading Matthew 25:1–13 (New Interconfessional Translation and Common English Bible) Tsutomu Nagoya, Shig Nishida |
| Children’s Message Church School Superintendent Sai Hanaoka |
| Special Music “Down to the Water to Pray” Traditional; additional lyrics and arrangement by Pepper Choplin Leann Onishi, Michelle Vaughan, Miriam Tong, Rev. Dione Corsilles, Eugene Onishi |
| Second Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:19–22 (NIT and CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Shig Nishida |
| Sermon “Belonging: Blessed to Be a Blessing” Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Response “O Jesus, I Have Promised” UMH #396 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Shig Nishida |
| Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Prayer of Dedication Shig Nishida |
| Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Closing Song “We Are God’s People” TFWS #2220 Eugene and Kathy Onishi |
| Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Postlude “The First Song of Isaiah” TFWS #2030 Kathy Onishi |
| Sunday’s Altar Flowers Carol Kastrup |
Daily Lectionary Readings
Blaine Memorial UMC Weekly Announcements
Dates to Remember
| Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC |
| Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Coffee and Prayer with Rev. Karen on Zoom |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 • Veterans Day, Church Office is CLOSED |
Stewardship 2027: Belonging — Blessed to Be a Blessing
What a blessing it is to belong to a church family where we grow in faith, share in community and care for one another!
Throughout November, we’ll explore our stewardship theme, “Belonging: Blessed to Be a Blessing.” This theme reminds us that all we have is a gift from God and that we are called to share those blessings with others through our time, talents and giving.
Watch your mailbox! A stewardship letter and pledge card will arrive soon. We invite you to prayerfully consider how you can participate in the work God is doing through our church.
We belong. We are blessed. We bless others!
Wednesday Coffee and Prayer with Pastor Karen
Nov. 11, 2026 | 9 a.m. | Zoom
Join Rev. Karen for Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer. We’ll share brief check-ins, a short devotional and prayer together. Bring a cup of coffee or tea and begin your day centered in Christ and connected to one another. The Zoom link will be sent Tuesday.
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Church Office Closed for Veterans Day
Our church office will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
We pause to honor and give thanks to all who have served in our nation’s military. We are grateful for their courage, sacrifice and dedication to protecting our freedom.
Please join us in thanking our veterans for their service!
Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC
Riverton Park UMC needs:
- Diapers (sizes 3-7)
- Baby wipes
- Kitchen pots and pans
- Paper plates
- Toothpaste
- Long-grain rice
- Cooking oil
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours
Donations can be dropped off at Blaine Memorial UMC’s Social Hall Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call the church office at 206-723-1536 before dropping off your items.
Our Story Continues
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- LAC Chairs Are ‘Like New’ Now
- Our Scholarship Recipients for 2026
- VBS 2026! Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God!
- BYG Update: Reflections of a Spiritual Summer at Blaine (Coming Soon!)
Our monthly collection of ministry stories can be found in the Beacon newsletter. Happenings, Faith & Ministries, Visions, and Connections can be enjoyed through our PDF versions of the newsletter. If you would like to subscribe to a printed version, contact the Church Office for more information.