All are Welcome!

• All Saints Sunday, Dia de Los Muertos
• November 2, 2025, 10:00am
• View the livestream

• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube

Sermon Questions

• What saint in your life has had the greatest influence on your faith?
• It is common to think about “saints” as holier-than-thou and as the rare few. By virtue of our baptism, we are all called toward being saints. Do you think of yourself as called to be a saint? Why or why not? What difference would it make if you thought of yourself as a saint?

Order of Worship

Prelude “Honor and Praise” By Twila Paris TFWS #2018 Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting Pastor Job Pangilinan

*Call to Worship Pastor Job Pangilinan

*Opening Hymn For All the Saints UMH #711, Verses 1, 2, 4, 6 Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Opening Prayer Joshua Santos

First Scripture Reading Luke 19:1-10 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Joshua Santos

Children’s Message Pastor Job Pangilinan

Special Music “How Can I Keep from Singing” Blaine Memorial Choir

Second Scripture Reading Hebrews 11:1-12 (CEB)

Sermon “With Love” Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Hymn of Response “In His Time” TFWS #2203 Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Holy Communion with The Reading of Our Saints Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Pastor Job Pangilinan

Introduction to the Offering Joshua Santos

Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Prayer of Dedication Joshua Santos

Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Closing Song “Hymn of Promise” UMH #707 Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Postlude “A Heritage of Hope and a Legacy of Love“ By Sally DeFord Kathy Onishi

Sunday’s Altar Flowers Miriam Tong

Daily Lectionary Readings*

Sunday, November 02, 2025: Proper 26 (31)  Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 and Psalm 119:137-144; Isaiah 1:10-18 and Psalm 32:1-7; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10

Monday, November 03, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Habakkuk 2:12-20; 1 Corinthians 5:9-13;  Complementary: Psalm 50; Nehemiah 13:1-3, 23-31; 1 Corinthians 5:9-13;

Tuesday, November 04, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Habakkuk 3:1-16 ; Jude 1:5-21;  Complementary: Psalm 50; Zechariah 7:1-14 ; Jude 1:5-21;

Wednesday, November 05, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Habakkuk 3:17-19; Luke 19:11-27;  Complementary: Psalm 50; Amos 5:12-24; Luke 19:11-27;

Thursday, November 06, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; Zechariah 1:1-17; Acts 22:22-23:11;  Complementary: Psalm 17:1-9; Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Acts 22:22-23:11;

Friday, November 07, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; Zechariah 6:9-15; Acts 24:10-23;  Complementary: Psalm 17:1-9; Genesis 38:1-26; Acts 24:10-23;

Saturday, November 08, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; Haggai 1:1-15a; Luke 20:1-8;  Complementary: Psalm 17:1-9; Exodus 3:13-20; Luke 20:1-8;

*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.

---

BMUMC Announcements

All Saints Worship Service – Dia de Los Muertos

• When: Sunday, November 2, 10am
• Where: Blaine Memorial UMC

All Saints’ Day is a Christian Memorial Day celebrating the honor of all church saints, whether known or unknown. Following Reverend Cruz Santos’ suggestion, we’ll celebrate All Saints’ Day, Sunday, November 2, jointly with the Latinx Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), which — also like O-Bon — welcomes our saints back for a visit.

You’re invited to bring pictures of your loved ones (relatives, friends, animal companions) to honor and celebrate their memory and your time with them. You are welcome to bring photos, artwork, trinkets, tokens, prose, and poetry to place on the altar in remembrance of your dearly departed. Please bring items that you feel comfortable leaving on the altar as we will remember our departed ones at our All Saints’/Dia de los Muertos Worship Service.

Please come to enjoy the decor and some snacks for the celebration.  Everyone is invited to bring photos of loved ones who have passed on.

  

We will be reading names of our church members who have passed away from November 1, 2024-November 1, 2025.

Pastor Appreciation Sunday

When: Sunday, November 2, after Worship

Where: Blaine Memorial UMC, Social Hall

Today, during Fellowship Time, we will celebrate our pastors with harvest-themed appetizers and pumpkin pie! If you have any questions, please contact Arlene Naganawa, SPRC Chair. 

Daylight Savings Ends on Sunday (11/2)!

Don’t forget to “fall back” one hour tonight. Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when clocks fall back by one hour at 2:00AM. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep but don’t forget to come to church on Sunday at 10:00AM!

Trunk or Treat 2025 in Photos!

Enjoy some scenes from our recent Trunk-or-Treat event!

Many thanks to our volunteers who decorated their extravagant and spooky trunks! Also, special shoutout to Pastor Job Pangilinan, Jennifer Lew, and our Church School teachers for coordinating this event!

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.

Next Week: Asian Camp Sunday and Veterans Sunday

When: Sunday, November 9

Where: Blaine Memorial UMC

Next Sunday (11/9) our BYG youth will be leading worship for Asian Camp Sunday Worship – with multigenerational participation. The theme is Kaleidoscope, so come wearing bright, colorful clothes—think rainbow and neon! After the service, parents of our youth will meet to talk about Asian Camp plans, debrief about the past summer’s Asian Camp, and we’ll discuss our fundraising goals for 2026 Asian Camp. Questions? Please contact Pastor Job (pastor.job@blaineonline.org). 

Lee Activity Center 25th Anniversary

When: Sunday, November 16

Where: Blaine Memorial UMC, Lee Activity Center

You’re Invited! Celebrate Blaine Memorial UMC’s 25th anniversary of the Lee Activity Center (LAC) is on Sunday, November 16, 2025. We’ll have a worship service at 10:00AM with a cake reception after service in the LAC. Help us commemorate this milestone with your presence. Hope to see you there. Questions? Please email the Church Office at the church office (office@blaineonline.org) or call at 206-723-1536.

SAVE-THE-DATE! 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).

---

Community Announcements

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.

---

Coming Soon: Beacon October/November Edition!

Learn More

All are Welcome!

• Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
• October 19, 2025, 10:00am
• View the livestream

• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube

Sermon Questions

• When have you ever felt like a stranger — and how did someone make you feel welcome? 
• What does it mean for our church to welcome immigrants and people who feel left out? 
• How can we choose faith over fear in our community today? 
• What can we do to make sure everyone — especially Hispanic/Latinx families — feels like a full part of the church family?

Order of Worship

Prelude “Cuando El Pobre”  UMH #434  By J.A. Olivar, Miguel Manzano, Alvin Schutmaat  Kathy Onishi

Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Land Acknowledgement Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Call to Worship By Derek Weber, Discipleship Ministries, March 2025  Rev. Karen Yokota Love

*Opening Hymn “Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet”  UMH #601  Eugene Onishi and Kathy Onishi

Opening Prayer Dale Kaneko

Immigrant Creed Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos

First Scripture Reading Luke 18:1-8 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Dale Kaneko

Children’s Sermon Pastor Job Pangilinan

Special Song  “Be Thou My Vision”  Blaine Memorial UMC Choir

Second Scripture Reading Matthew 25:35 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Dale Kaneko

Sermon “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me”  Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos

Hymn of Reflection “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”  UMH #420  Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Introduction to the Offering Dale Kaneko

Offertory Song “Be Thou My Vision”  UMH #451  Kathy Onishi

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Eugene Onishi and Miriam Tong

*Prayer of Dedication Dale Kaneko

Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Friends

*Closing Hymn “You Are the Seed”  UMH #583  Eugene Onishi and Kathy Onishi

*Benediction Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos

Postlude  Song of Hope (Canto de Esperanza)  (Argentine Folk Melody)  TFWS #2186  Kathy Onishi

Altar Flowers Miriam Tong

Daily Lectionary Readings*

Sunday, October 19, 2025: Proper 24 (29)  Jeremiah 31:27-34 and Psalm 119:97-104; Genesis 32:22-31 and Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8

Monday, October 20, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 129; Jeremiah 38:14-28; 1 Corinthians 6:1-11;  Complementary: Psalm 57; 1 Samuel 25:2-22; 1 Corinthians 6:1-11;

Tuesday, October 21, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 129; Jeremiah 39:1-18; James 5:7-12;  Complementary: Psalm 57; 1 Samuel 25:23-35; James 5:7-12;

Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 129; Jeremiah 50:1-7, 17-20; Luke 22:39-46;  Complementary: Psalm 57; 1 Samuel 25:36-42; Luke 22:39-46;

Thursday, October 23, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 65; Joel 1:1-20; 2 Timothy 3:1-9;  Complementary: Psalm 84:1-7; Jeremiah 9:1-16; 2 Timothy 3:1-9;

Friday, October 24, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 65; Joel 2:1-11; 2 Timothy 3:10-15;  Complementary: Psalm 84:1-7; Jeremiah 9:17-26; 2 Timothy 3:10-15;

Saturday, October 25, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 65; Joel 2:12-22; Luke 1:46-55;  Complementary: Psalm 84:1-7; Jeremiah 14:1-6; Luke 1:46-55;

*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.

---

BMUMC Announcements

Hispanic Heritage Sunday

Today, we will celebrate and recognize the rich contributions of Hispanic-Latinx individuals in our community and from around the world. Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos, Director of Hispanic/Latinx Ministries at Greater Northwest Episcopal Area, will provide the message.

Canceled: “League of Dreams” Film Screening

Due to low turnout, Puyallup Valley JACL and Seattle JACL along with Blaine Memorial UMC have canceled the “League of Dreams” film screening originally scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1:30PM in the Sanctuary. 

If you have questions contact the Puyallup Valley JACL for more info. Stay tuned for future announcements regarding this film screening. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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

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.

---

October 2025

Learn More

All are Welcome!

• Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
• October 5, 2025, 10:00am
• View the livestream

• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube

Sermon Questions

1. Where in your life right now do you feel the need to pray, “Lord, increase my faith”?
2. Who might be “at the table” with you today—whether near or far—whom you struggle to see as part of the same body of Christ?
3. If our mustard-seed faith can grow into a shelter for the world, what step can you take this week to nurture unity, healing, or hope in someone’s life?

Order of Worship

Prelude “In the Singing“ (TFWS #2255) By Carlton R. Young 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 Prayer Jem Tong

First Scripture Reading Luke 17:5-10 (CEB) Tsutomo Nagoya, Jem Tong

Children’s Sermon Rev. Karen Yokota Love

Special Music “For Everyone Born” By Shirley Erena Murray B.U.G.S.

Sermon “Small Faith, Great God” (View Sermon Intro) Pastor Job Pangilinan

Hymn of Reflection “Here Is Bread, Here Is Wine” (TFWS #2266) Eugene and Kathy Onishi

Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Pastor Job Pangilinan

Introduction to the Offering Jem Tong

Offertory Song “The Servant Song” (TFWS #2222) By Richard Gillard Kathy Onishi

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Kathy and Eugene Onishi

*Prayer of Dedication Jem Tong

Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Friends

*Closing Hymn “Let There Be Peace on Earth“ B.U.G.S.

*Benediction Pastor Job Pangilinan

Postlude “Let There Be Peace on Earth” Kathy Onishi

Fellowship Breakout Room None

Altar Flowers Carol Kastrup

Daily Lectionary Readings*

Sunday, October 05, 2025: Proper 22 (27) Lamentations 1:1-6 and Lamentations 3:19-26 or Psalm 137; Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 and Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10

Monday, October 06, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 137; Lamentations 1:16-22; James 1:2-11; Complementary: Psalm 3; Habakkuk 1:5-17; James 1:2-11;

Tuesday, October 07, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 137; Lamentations 2:13-22; 1 John 5:1-5, 13-21; Complementary: Psalm 3; Habakkuk 2:5-11; 1 John 5:1-5, 13-21;

Wednesday, October 08, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 137; Lamentations 5:1-22; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24; Complementary: Psalm 3; Habakkuk 2:12-20; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24;

Thursday, October 09, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 66:1-12; Jeremiah 25:1-14; 2 Timothy 1:13-18; Complementary: Psalm 111; Leviticus 14:33-53; 2 Timothy 1:13-18;

Friday, October 10, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 66:1-12; Jeremiah 27:1-22; 2 Timothy 2:1-7; Complementary: Psalm 111; Numbers 4:34-5:4; 2 Timothy 2:1-7;

Saturday, October 11, 2025: Semi-continuous: Psalm 66:1-12; Jeremiah 28:1-17; Luke 5:12-16; Complementary: Psalm 111; Numbers 12:1-15; Luke 5:12-16;

*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.

---

BMUMC Announcements

Thank you for supporting Bazaar 2025!

Bazaar 2025 was a success!

Together with our congregation, Blaine Memorial UMC welcomed guests from the community, representatives from Tsuru for Solidarity, friends, family, neighbors, and more for delicious meals, fresh produce, and delectable desserts!

More news on this year’s Bazaar benefit is to come. Stay tuned!

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.

---

October 2025

Learn More