The Blaine Memorial Staff celebrates Christmas with a surprise visit from Santa Claus after the Children’s Play.
Happy New Year: Arise and Shine!
By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Happy New Year, Beloved Community! Another year passed and a new year is in front of us. We concluded the Christmas season with the feast of Epiphany, a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. Isaiah, often referred to as the “prophet of hope,” invites us to “Arise and Shine.” What an invitation and command to hear, especially, as we start a new year! Thank you, Blaine, for a wonderful Christmas season. It was lovely to celebrate the season together with our full-fledged ministries on fire!
Individually and collectively, we are called to arise and awaken spiritually from the slumber of complacency and the darkness of sin. We are called to open our eyes to God’s truth, God’s presence, and God’s guidance, lifting our eyes to see and experience the glory of the Lord.
Much like the wise people from the East, we are invited to follow the guiding light — moments of inspiration, encounters with wisdom, and signs of grace. Like the magi, we are invited on a spiritual journey, to offer our best talents, resources, time, and, most importantly, our hearts to God.
We are not who we were before the pandemic. We are not who we were even six months ago. To look to our past organization as a guide for the future would be a mistake; like putting new wine into old wineskins. Instead, as we continue the process of adaptive change as a community of faith, we become stronger, healthier, and better able to say “yes” to the life-giving ministries we are called to, and “no” to those things that suck the energy of the congregation without positive effect. Sometimes, these changes feel like they’re slower than molasses, and sometimes it feels as if they have been sprung upon us with no warning. As we look to a new year, we’ll continue to navigate new changes and new ministry offerings at Blaine Memorial.
The Young Adults gathered to have a Merry Swiftmas and celebrate Taylor Swift’s concert movie, “The Eras Tour”.
As we move into the new year, and feel the forward motion in our individual lives, I ask that you pray regularly and sincerely for the health and future of Blaine Memorial UMC. Pray for our Leadership Team. Pray for the new people finding their way into this congregation. Pray for the staff. Pray for me. Pray with joy and with concern. This is a beautiful and vigorous congregation, and I am absolutely inspired about our life together moving forward in 2024! It’s not always easy, but it is indeed always good. Just like God is always creating something new, so we, too, are renewed. Thanks be to God!
Friday, February 2 Presentation of the Lord Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40; Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c; Job 36:1-23; 1 Corinthians 9:1-16
Saturday February 3 Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c; Isaiah 46:1-13; Matthew 12: 9-14
Announcements
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • January 31 at 9am
The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” Our time together continues with a few readings from The Upper Room Magazine. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. Join us!
RM Book Study Kickoff – Sunday, February 4
This Spring, the Reconciling Team invites you to participate in a new Book Study Group! We’ll read and discuss Outside the Lines by author and Pastor Mihee Kim-Kort. Learn more at our kickoff meeting on Sunday, February 4 after worship service. If you would like to participate in the study but cannot make it to the kickoff meeting, please let us know. Contact Lynne Onishi with questions: lynneonishi@gmail.com
Last year at the Day of Remembrance Part II, members of Blaine Memorial UMC caravaned to the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash. The solidarity with the Japanese American community and those who are in the NWDC link the past and present injustices, drew attention to worsening conditions inside NWDC. Photo by Ryan Kozu.
Day of Remembrance 2024 “Remember & Resist”
Sunday, February 18, 1:00 – 3:30 pm (One event at TWO sites)
Washington State Fairgrounds’ Agriplex 5th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 1:00 – 1:45pm
Northwest Detention Center 1623 E J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 2:30 – 3:30 pm
February 19, 2024 will mark 82 years since the signing of Executive Order 9066, ordering the forced removal and mass incarceration of Japanese Americans on the West Coast. Most Japanese Americans in the Seattle area spent their first few months in detention at the Puyallup Assembly Center, ironically nicknamed “Camp Harmony.” It’s now the site of the State fairgrounds.
The trauma of family separation, child imprisonment, poor sanitation, bad food, inadequate health care, and uncertain futures CONTINUES today at Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, just a 20 minute drive from Puyallup. NWDC is a private prison with capacity to hold 1500 immigrants, but Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) is secretive and never disclose how many are incarcerated or who they are. We know most are from Mexico, Central & South America, Southeast Asia, India, Africa and the Middle East who seek asylum and opportunity in the US.
Conditions inside are horrific; detainees often hold long hunger strikes demanding humane treatment and their legal rights. There were 7 last year and another in January. This private for profit prison in our state must shut down.
Join us to hear from incarceration survivors at both Puyallup and Tacoma – Japanese American camp survivors and people recently detained at NWDC. There will be Taiko! When we raise the roof with drums and voices, those held inside know they are not forgotten.
Please come to both parts of this important event – we will remember our past AND speak out for the rights of others.
Organized by Tsuru for Solidarity, La Resistencia, Puyallup and Seattle chapters of the JACL, Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee, and Densho. For more information, media inquiries, and to find out about volunteer opportunities email info@seattlejacl.org.
Sukiyaki Dinner Returns!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 • Blaine Memorial UMC
More information to come!
Afghanistan and Ukranian Refugee Donation Ministry
At this time, 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. No to clothes or toys.
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.
South King County Response Center Collection Volunteer Hours: 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.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024: Psalm 46; Genesis 45:25-46:7; Acts 5:33-42
Wednesday, January 24, 2024: Psalm 46; Proverbs 8:1-21; Mark 3:13-19a
Thursday, January 25, 2024: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 3:23-29; Romans 9:6-18
Friday, January 26, 2024: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 12:28-32; Revelation 2:12-17
Saturday, January 27, 2024: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 13:1-5; Matthew 8:28-9:1
Announcements
A beautiful landscape view of green plants on hills and Volcan de Fuego mountains on the horizon in Antigua, Guatemala
Guatemala Mission Trip Info Meeting • Today after Service
Are you interested in going on a mission trip this coming August? Do you have a desire to serve others in an underdeveloped country? Are you not sure about going, but want to learn more?
Blaine will again partner with Mission Guatemala and send a mission team to San Andrés Semetebaj, Guatemala. Please join us for a short informational meeting Sunday, January 21 in the Webb Room at 12:00. If you have any questions, please contact Bob or Donna Sekijima at b_d_sekijima@comcast.net.
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • January 24 at 9am
The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” Our time together continues with a few readings from The Upper Room Magazine. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. Join us!
Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary • Sunday, January 28, 2024
It is such a great joy to celebrate Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary! We’ll honor our church members and friends who have or will have reached by the end of January, the glorious age of 88 and older by reading their names aloud during worship.
What’s a better way than to show our appreciation to our 88+ year old church members than having a ’Blaine’ potluck? We are asking folks to contribute! (If you are single, please feel free to bring just one of the items. If you are 88+ years old, you do not need to bring a dish. This celebration is for you!):
A-H: Main dish/dessert
I-S: Main dish/salad
T-Z: Main dish/rice
We hope that you can join us on to joyfully celebrate our 88+ year old church members and loved ones!
Special thanks to Glenn Mitsui for this year’s spectacular design!
Sexuality and Faith Workshop • January 24, 7pm
Join the Reconciling Ministries Task Force Team for a Sexuality and Faith Workshop, Weds., January 24 at 7:00pm on Zoom. We’ll build on knowledge from the last two learning sessions exploring sexual orientation and the Bible. We’ll follow the video/discussion-based curriculum called “Theology, Identity, and Me”. We hope you’ll join us!
Please Contact Lynne Onishi with questions: lynneonishi@gmail.com.
RM Book Study Kickoff – Sunday, February 4
This Spring, the Reconciling Team invites you to participate in a new Book Study Group! We’ll read and discuss Outside the Lines by author and Pastor Mihee Kim-Kort. Learn more at our kickoff meeting on Sunday, February 4 after worship service. If you would like to participate in the study but cannot make it to the kickoff meeting, please let us know. Contact Lynne Onishi with questions: lynneonishi@gmail.com
Sukiyaki Dinner Returns!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 • Blaine Memorial UMC
More information to come!
Afghanistan and Ukranian Refugee Donation Ministry
At this time, 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. No to clothes or toys.
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.
South King County Response Center Collection Volunteer Hours: 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.
Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship Dale Kaneko
*Opening Hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing UMH #400 Kathy & Eugene Onishi
Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (NRSVUE, JLB) Tsutomu Nagoya and Dale Kaneko
Children’s Message Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music Be Still, My Soul By Von Schlegel, Borthwick, Sibelius Blaine Memorial Choir
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Scripture Reading John 1:43-51 (CEB, JLB) Tsutomu Nagoya and Dale Kaneko
Sermon Listening to the Nudge Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection Cry of My Heart TFWS #2165 Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Special Offering: Human Relations Day Video
Offering Introduction Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends
*Closing Hymn The Summons TFWS #2130 Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Postlude Would I Have Answered When You Called By Ralph Vaughan Williams Kathy Onishi
Sermon Questions
How do you listen, hear, and follow God’s call?
When you sense a prompting, an encouragement, or a tug on your sleeve, how do you recognize its source?
If you were to invite a friend to experience the best of our congregation’s life and work with this simple, three-word invitation, “Come and see,” to what specifically would we invite them? A worship service, a service project, a small group meeting? Where and when do you most vividly, experientially embody the Gospel that you proclaim?
Daily Lectionary Readings
Sunday, January 14, 2024: Second Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20), Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51
Monday, January 15, 2024: Psalm 86; 1 Samuel 9:27-10:8; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Tuesday, January 16, 2024: Psalm 86; 1 Samuel 15:10-31; Acts 5:1-11
Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Psalm 86; Genesis 16:1-14; Luke 18:15-17
Thursday, January 18, 2024: Psalm 62:5-12; Jeremiah 19:1-15; Revelation 18:11-20
Friday, January 19, 2024: Psalm 62:5-12; Jeremiah 20:7-13; 2 Peter 3:1-7
Saturday, January 20, 2024: Psalm 62:5-12; Jeremiah 20:14-18; Luke 10:13-16
Announcements
Crafty Moment:SnowflakeClass! • Today!
If you have been enjoying the sparkling snowflakes in the Sanctuary and want to learn how to make one, Miriam Tong will be teaching a brief tutorial in the Social Hall after service today!. Materials will be provided. Come and have some fun!
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • January 17 at 9am
The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” Our time together continues with a few readings from The Upper Room Magazine. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. Join us!
A beautiful landscape view of green plants on hills and Volcan de Fuego mountains on the horizon in Antigua, Guatemala
Guatemala Mission Trip Info Meeting • January 21
Are you interested in going on a mission trip this coming August? Do you have a desire to serve others in an underdeveloped country? Are you not sure about going, but want to learn more?
Blaine will again partner with Mission Guatemala and send a mission team to San Andrés Semetebaj, Guatemala. Please join us for a short informational meeting Sunday, January 21 in the Webb Room at 12:00. If you have any questions, please contact Bob or Donna Sekijima at b_d_sekijima@comcast.net.
Sexuality and Faith Workshop January 24, 7pm
Join the Reconciling Ministries Task Force Team for a Sexuality and Faith Workshop, Weds., January 24 at 7:00pm on Zoom. We’ll build on knowledge from the last two learning sessions exploring sexual orientation and the Bible. We’ll follow the video/discussion-based curriculum called “Theology, Identity, and Me”. We hope you’ll join us!
Please Contact Lynne Onishi with questions: lynneonishi@gmail.com.
Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary • Sunday, January 28, 2024
It is such a great joy to celebrate Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary! We’ll honor our church members and friends who have or will have reached by the end of January, the glorious age of 88 and older by reading their names aloud during worship.
What’s a better way than to show our appreciation to our 88+ year old church members than having a ’Blaine’ potluck? We are asking folks to contribute! (If you are single, please feel free to bring just one of the items. If you are 88+ years old, you do not need to bring a dish. This celebration is for you!):
A-H: Main dish/dessert
I-S: Main dish/salad
T-Z: Main dish/rice
We hope that you can join us on to joyfully celebrate our 88+ year old church members and loved ones!
Special thanks to Glenn Mitsui for this year’s spectacular design!
Sukiyaki Dinner Returns!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 • Blaine Memorial UMC
More information to come!
Afghanistan and Ukranian Refugee Donation Ministry
At this time, 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. No to clothes or toys.
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.
South King County Response Center Collection Volunteer Hours: 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.
Scripture Reading Matthew 2:1-12 (CEB, JLB) Stephen Sumida & Tsutomu Nagoya
Poem Journey of the Magi By T.S. Eliot Stephen Sumida
Sermon Revealed on the Journey Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Hymn of Reflection We Three Kings UMH #254 (Verses 1-4) Kathy Onishi
Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Holy Communion Music Star Child By Onishi, Tsuki, Taki, Yamada Leann Onishi & Mako Willett
Introduction tothe Offering Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Offertory Music Amazing Grace Leann Onishi & Mako Willett
Doxology UMH #94 Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends
*Closing Hymn Joy to the World UMH #246 (Verses 1-4) Kathy Onishi
*Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Postlude Hamachiduri Traditional Okinawan Song Leann Onishi & Mako Willett
Zoom Breakout Room Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn
Sermon Questions
1. Describe a recent epiphany that you’ve had or an Aha moment. How did that change you?
2. What are the barriers to faith and following Jesus that you must contend with in your life right now (ex: doubt, negative church experiences, etc.)? What are some the current faith struggles that you are dealing with?
3. How is the Christian life exemplified in the magi (seeking Jesus, worshiping Jesus, offering our gifts to Jesus)?
4. How might you better live as a Christian this coming year? How can this group help?
Daily Lectionary Readings
Sunday, January 7, 2024: Baptism of the Lord Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
Saturday, January 13, 2024: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Samuel 2:21-25; Matthew 25:1-13
Announcements
Ozoni • Today, after service
Ozoni is returning to Blaine! Welcome back to eating ozoni mochi soup after the church worship service, today.
The Blaine Memorial Choir is resuming the customary making and serving of the New Year’s rice-cake ozoni, after three years of missing this celebration because of the pandemic. The Choir is happy to serve you best wishes for the new year of 2024 in every bowl of ozoni!
De-greening, removing the Christmas decorations • Today, after lunch
The Worship Committee is needing your help and calling all Blaine Memorial members! We need help on Sunday (1/7) to remove the Christmas decorations in the Sanctuary! We’ll also need help removing all the swag around the church campus. Immediately after the Ozoni soup lunch, please stick around to help take down the decorations. If we have more helping hands, the de-greening will go faster! We thank you in advance!
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • January 10 at 9am
The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” Our time together continues with a few readings from The Upper Room Magazine. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. Join us!
A beautiful landscape view of green plants on hills and Volcan de Fuego mountains on the horizon in Antigua, Guatemala
Guatemala Mission Trip Info Meeting • January 21, 2024
Are you interested in going on a mission trip this coming August? Do you have a desire to serve others in an underdeveloped country? Are you not sure about going, but want to learn more?
Blaine will again partner with Mission Guatemala and send a mission team to San Andrés Semetebaj, Guatemala. Please join us for a short informational meeting Sunday, January 21 in the Webb Room at 12:00. If you have any questions, please contact Bob or Donna Sekijima at b_d_sekijima@comcast.net.
Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary • Sunday, January 28, 2024
It is such a great joy to celebrate Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary! We’ll honor our church members and friends who have or will have reached by the end of January, the glorious age of 88 and older by reading their names aloud during worship.
What’s a better way than to show our appreciation to our 88+ year old church members than having a ’Blaine’ potluck? We are asking folks to contribute! (If you are single, please feel free to bring just one of the items. If you are 88+ years old, you do not need to bring a dish. This celebration is for you!):
A-H: Main dish/dessert
I-S: Main dish/salad
T-Z: Main dish/rice
We hope that you can join us on to joyfully celebrate our 88+ year old church members and loved ones!
Special thanks to Glenn Mitsui for this year’s spectacular design!
Sukiyaki Dinner Returns!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 • Blaine Memorial UMC
More information to come!
Afghanistan and Ukranian Refugee Donation Ministry
At this time, 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. No to clothes or toys.
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.
South King County Response Center Collection Volunteer Hours: 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.
Thank you to Sharon Maeda for providing today’s flowers!
Order of Worship
Prelude In Silence We Wait By John Parker, Lloyd Larson Kathy Onishi
Words of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Congregational Hymn O Come, All Ye FaithfulUMH #234, verses 1-5 Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Lighting of the Christ Candle The Rev. Cruz Santos Family
Special Music What Shall I Give Him By Gustav Holst, Howard Helvey Blaine Memorial Choir
Introduction toChristmas Eve Lessons and Carols Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Lesson Genesis 22:15-18 Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
First Carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear UMH #218, all verses Yuki Sofronas
Second Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Dale Watanabe
Second Carol O Come, O Come, Emmanuel UMH #211 Verses 1-3, 6-7 Yuki Sofronas
Third Lesson Isaiah 11: 1-3a; 4a; 6-9 Michelle Vaughan
Third Carol Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming UMH #216, all verses Kathy Onishi
Fourth Lesson Luke 1: 26-35; 38 Shig Nishida
Fourth Carol The First Noel UMH 245, verses 1-2, 4-5 Yuki Sofronas
Fifth Lesson Luke 2:1-7 Mariko Ronan
Fifth Carol Away in the Manger UMH #217, all Verses Kathy Onishi
Sixth Lesson Luke 2: 8-12 Edwin Santos
Sixth Carol Hark the Herald Angels Sing UMH #240, all verses Yuki Sofronas
Seventh Lesson Luke 2:15-20 Sharon Maeda
Seventh Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem UMH #230, all verses Yuki Sofronas
Offertory Invitation Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Offertory Music Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Eighth Lesson Matthew 2:1-12 Joshua Santos
Eighth Carol We Three Kings UMH #254, all verses Kathy Onishi
Ninth Lesson John 1:1-14 Barbara Nagaoka
Christmas Eve Meditation The Light Within Us Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Ninth Carol Silent Night, Holy Night UMH #239, all verses Kathy Onishi
Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude Joy to the World UMH #246, all verses Kathy Onishi
All Bible scripturesare from the NRSVinterpretation
Sermon Questions
1. What is your Christmas story?
2. What does the manger of your life hold?
3. Who might be sitting there in darkness? Are there those who are facing Christmas for the first time since losing their beloved spouse, or partner, or parent, or child? Are there those who are separated from their families because of divorce, or deployment, or illness, or unresolved conflict?
Daily Lectionary Readings
Sun. Dec. 24, 2023:Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Sun. Dec. 24 & 25, 2023:Nativity of the Lord – Proper I Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
Sun. Dec. 24 & 25, 2023:Nativity of the Lord – Proper II Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20
Sun. Dec. 24 & 25, 2023:Nativity of the Lord – Proper III Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12); John 1:1-14
Tues. Dec. 26, 2023: Luke 1:46b-55; 1 Samuel 1:19-28; Hebrews 8:1-13
Weds. December 27, 2023: Luke 1:46b-55; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Mark 11:1-11
Thurs. Dec. 28, 2023: Psalm 148; Jeremiah 31:15-17; Matthew 2:13-18
Fri. Dec. 29, 2023: Psalm 148; Isaiah 49:5-15; Matthew 12:46-50
The Blaine Memorial UMC Church Office and the ENTIRE CAMPUS will be CLOSED from December 25-30, 2023 and January 1-2, 2024.
We will have worship on December 31, 2023. The Church Office and Campus will open on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. All groups may resume activities on Wednesday, January 3. This time away gives our pastoral and church staff the opportunity to spend Christmas and the New Year with their families. Thank you for your understanding and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Wednesday Prayer and Coffee • Canceled, Dec. 27, 2023
We will resume the Wednesday Prayer and Coffee Hour on Wednesday, January 3, 2024! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
A beautiful landscape view of green plants on hills and Volcan de Fuego mountains on the horizon in Antigua, Guatemala
Guatemala Mission Trip Info Meeting • January 21, 2024
Are you interested in going on a mission trip this coming August? Do you have a desire to serve others in an underdeveloped country? Are you not sure about going, but want to learn more?
Blaine will again partner with Mission Guatemala and send a mission team to San Andrés Semetebaj, Guatemala. Please join us for a short informational meeting Sunday, January 21 in the Webb Room at 12:00. If you have any questions, please contact Bob or Donna Sekijima.
