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Dates to Remember
Sunday, January 25, 2026 • Blaine Memorial’s 122nd Anniversary Celebration!
Join us for our regular Wednesday Prayer & Coffee meetings on Zoom, resuming January 14!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Wednesday Prayer & Coffee Update
Wednesday Prayer and Coffee will be taking two Wednesdays off. Please join Rev. Karen as we resume our time together on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM on Zoom.
Our time together includes brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. It’s a wonderful way to start your morning —clearing and centering your mind while connecting with God and your prayer community. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee or tea, and a bite to eat.
We hope to see you on Wednesday, January 14, 2026!
Sunday, January 25, 2026: Blaine Memorial’s 122nd Anniversary Celebration!
On Sunday, January 25, we will joyfully celebrate 122 years of Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church. During worship, we will honor members and friends who are 88 years old or older and lovingly remember our saints who passed away this past year at age 88 or beyond.
Following worship, we will gather for a celebratory lunch honoring both our 88+ members and our church’s long and faithful ministry. More details will be shared soon — all are welcome, and we hope you will join us for this meaningful and joyful day.
Calendar
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Seeing the Light – Where do you sense God’s light breaking through in your life or in our community right now – and what might be keeping your eyes closed to it?
Receiving the Truth with Humility – Once we see the light, God often invites us to change. What truth might the Spirit be gently teaching you to receive, especially in how you love God, your neighbor, or even your enemy?
Becoming the Light for Others – How might our church’s everyday acts of care – sharing food, offering welcome, showing compassion – become clearer signs of Christ’s light and hope for our neighborhood, not just for us but for the world God loves?
Order of Worship
Prelude “What Child is This” Leann Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting Pastor Job Pangilinan
Land Acknowledgement Pastor Job Pangilinan
*Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Mark Hearn
*Opening Hymn “Gather Us In” TFWS #2236 Kathy and Leann Onishi
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Dates to Remember
Now to Monday, January 5, 2026 • OFFICE CLOSED
Sunday, January 4, 2026 • New Year’s Ozoni Soup Meal
Sunday, January 25, 2026 • Blaine Memorial’s 122nd Anniversary Celebration!
Happy New Year! Join us Sunday, January 4 for our annual ozoni soup meal!
Sunday January 4, 2026: New Year’s Ozoni Soup Meal after Worship!
Ozoni mochi soup will be joyfully prepared and served following worship on Sunday, January 4. The Blaine Memorial Choir will host us in the customary making and serving of this traditional New Year’s rice-cake soup. Each bowl of ozoni comes with the Choir’s heartfelt wishes for a blessed and joyful New Year in 2026. Please join us after worship as we celebrate the New Year together in fellowship and gratitude. Happy New Year from the Blaine Memorial Choir!
Join us for our regular Wednesday Prayer & Coffee meetings on Zoom, resuming January 14!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Wednesday Prayer & Coffee Update
Wednesday Prayer and Coffee will be taking two Wednesdays off. Please join Rev. Karen as we resume our time together on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM on Zoom.
Our time together includes brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. It’s a wonderful way to start your morning —clearing and centering your mind while connecting with God and your prayer community. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee or tea, and a bite to eat.
We hope to see you on Wednesday, January 14, 2026!
Sunday, January 25, 2026: Blaine Memorial’s 122nd Anniversary Celebration!
On Sunday, January 25, we will joyfully celebrate 122 years of Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church. During worship, we will honor members and friends who are 88 years old or older and lovingly remember our saints who passed away this past year at age 88 or beyond.
Following worship, we will gather for a celebratory lunch honoring both our 88+ members and our church’s long and faithful ministry. More details will be shared soon — all are welcome, and we hope you will join us for this meaningful and joyful day.
The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025-January 5, 2026.
Holiday Office Closure Until January 5, 2026
The Blaine Memorial UMC Office will be celebrating Christmas and Japanese New Year at the end of this month, which will alter our regular business hours. The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025-January 5, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Our regular hours are 10AM to 4PM — Tuesday through Friday.
Blaine Memorial UMC has a new P.O. Box address!
New P.O. Box Address for Blaine Memorial UMC (Paper) 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.
Calendar
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The Beacon is Now Available!
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Sunday, January 4, 2026 • New Year’s Ozoni Soup Meal
Happy New Year! Join us Sunday, January 4 for our annual ozoni soup meal!
Sunday January 4, 2026: New Year’s Ozoni Soup Meal after Worship!
Ozoni mochi soup will be joyfully prepared and served following worship on Sunday, January 4. The Blaine Memorial Choir will host us in the customary making and serving of this traditional New Year’s rice-cake soup. Each bowl of ozoni comes with the Choir’s heartfelt wishes for a blessed and joyful New Year in 2026. Please join us after worship as we celebrate the New Year together in fellowship and gratitude. Happy New Year from the Blaine Memorial Choir!
Join us for our regular Wednesday Prayer & Coffee meetings on Zoom, resuming January 14!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Wednesday Prayer & Coffee Update
Wednesday Prayer and Coffee will be taking two Wednesdays off. Please join Rev. Karen as we resume our time together on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM on Zoom.
Our time together includes brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. It’s a wonderful way to start your morning —clearing and centering your mind while connecting with God and your prayer community. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee or tea, and a bite to eat.
We hope to see you on Wednesday, January 14, 2026!
The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025-January 5, 2026.
Holiday Office Closure from December 25, 2025 – January 5, 2026
The Blaine Memorial UMC Office will be celebrating Christmas and Japanese New Year at the end of this month, which will alter our regular business hours. The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025-January 5, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Our regular hours are 10AM to 4PM — Tuesday through Friday.
Blaine Memorial UMC has a new P.O. Box address!
New P.O. Box Address for Blaine Memorial UMC (Paper) 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.
The Beacon is Now Available!
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Blaine Memorial UMC will offer two Christmas Eve Services, Christmas Eve Family Service and a Candlelight Lesson and Carols Service.
Dates to Remember
Sunday, December 21, 10:00AM • Christmas Music Sunday in the Sanctuary
Sunday, December 21, 1:00PM • Blue Christmas Service in the Sanctuary
Monday, December 22 • OFFICE CLOSED
Wednesday, December 24, 4:00PM • Christmas Eve Family Worship Service
Wednesday, December 24, 7:30PM • Christmas Eve Candlelight Lesson and Carols Service
Thursday, December 25 • Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 26 • BYG Christmas Party
Sunday, December 28, 10:00AM • First Sunday of Christmas Worship
Thursday, December 25, 2025 – Monday, January 5, 2026 • OFFICE CLOSED
Join us on Christmas Eve beginning at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve Fellowship Time!
New! Christmas Eve Fellowship Time will be from 5:00pm – 7:15pm
Christmas Eve is just around the corner! This year at Blaine Memorial UMC, we invite you to enjoy a special Christmas Eve Fellowship Hour from 5:00–7:15 PM on Christmas Eve. If you’re planning to attend the 7:30 PM Christmas Eve Traditional Lessons and Carols Service, we warmly encourage you to come early and share in fellowship beforehand. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gather, connect, and prepare our hearts together for worship. Please note: there will not be fellowship time after the 7:30PM Christmas Eve service. We look forward to celebrating this holy night with you.
Calling all bakers or donors! Blaine Memorial UMC requests cookies for Christmas Eve!
New! Cookie Alert for Wednesday, Christmas Eve (12/24) Fellowship Hour Between 5:00pm-7:00pm
COOKIE ALERT! We need your help for Christmas Eve’s Fellowship time which will be between 5:00PM-7:00PM. Can you bring a dozen cookies to share? Homemade or store-bought are both welcome! Please drop them off in the LAC kitchen by 4:00PM. See you there!
The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025-January 5, 2026.
New! Holiday Office Closure from December 25, 2025 – January 5, 2026
The Blaine Memorial UMC Office will be celebrating Christmas and Japanese New Year at the end of this month, which will alter our regular business hours. The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025-January 5, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Our regular hours are 10AM to 4PM — Tuesday through Friday.
Blaine Memorial UMC has a new P.O. Box address!
New P.O. Box Address for Blaine Memorial UMC (Paper) 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.
Join Blaine Memorial UMC on Wednesdays for Prayer and Coffee on Zoom!
Wednesday (12/24) Prayer and Coffee on Zoom at 9:00am
Join Rev. Karen for prayer and community on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:00 AM on Zoom. The time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. We will read from A Sanctified Art’s Do You Fear? devotional book. 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. Hope to see you on Wednesday.
Grace Mandac Adriano
Prayers of Peace and Comfort for the Grace Mandac Adriano Family
Grace Mandac Adriano, 51, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Grace is survived by her husband, Joseph Adriano and sons Caleb and Ethan. She had a love for cooking, gardening, and she loved being in the outdoors with God’s creation. Grace loved her family and friends with all her heart. She embodied a deep love for the intersection of justice and mercy. Grace’s whole professional career was about getting people housed.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Caleb and Ethan’s Education Funds by making checks payable to American Funds Service Company. Memo: Caleb and Ethan’s Education Funds. Contributions may also be mailed to Joseph Adriano at 12451 84th Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98178.
May Grace rest in peace and let God’s perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Job Opening: Part-Time Youth Director Needed!
The Youth Director at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church is a dedicated individual with a heart for youth ministry, committed to guiding and mentoring young individuals in their faith journey. This position involves direct engagement with 6th to 12th graders, creating a supportive and encouraging environment for their spiritual growth.
The Beacon is Now Available!
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What do you “hear” as you sing or listen to the songs of Christmas?
How do these carols contribute to your celebration of Christ’s birth?
The Yates Family will light the fourth Advent Candle.
Order of Worship
Prelude “In Silence We Wait” By Lloyd Larson Kathy Onishi
Words of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Call to Worship Ron Nobuyama
Opening Prayer Ron Nobuyama
Lighting the Advent Candles The Yates Family
Introduction to Christmas Music Sunday Eugene Onishi
Special Ukulele Music
• “Do You Hear What I Hear?“ • “Angels We Have Heard on High“ • “Mary, Did You Know?“ • “O Holy Night“ • “Mele Kalikimaka“ Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle, Rev. Karen Yokota Love (Narration)
Special Video “In the Shadows of this Waiting Season“ The Work of the People
Musical Response to the Message “Noel” By Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash and Matt Redman Blaine Praise Band
Prayers of the People Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Special Choir Song “There Shall Come Forth a Shoot From Jesse” By Hal H. Hopson Blaine Memorial Choir
Introduction to the Offering Ron Nobuyama
Offertory “Do You See a Star” By John Parker and Larry Schckley Blaine Memorial Choir
Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Kathy and Eugene Onishi
Prayer of Dedication Ron Nobuyama
Special Music “Breath of Heaven” By Amy Grant Marina Kozu
Special Music “Star Child” By John Carter and Mary Kay Beall Blaine Memorial Choir
Announcements Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Closing Music “Sing We the Song of Emmanuel” By Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Stuart Townend, and Keith Getty Blaine Praise Band
Benediction Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude “One Holy Night in Bethlehem” TFWS #2097 Kathy Onishi
Blaine Memorial UMC will offer two Christmas Eve Services, Christmas Eve Family Service and a Candlelight Lesson and Carols Service.
Dates to Remember
Sunday, December 21, 10:00AM • Christmas Music Sunday in the Sanctuary
Sunday, December 21, 1:00PM • Blue Christmas Service in the Sanctuary
Monday, December 22 • OFFICE CLOSED
Wednesday, December 24, 4:00PM • Christmas Eve Family Worship Service
Wednesday, December 24, 7:30PM • Christmas Eve Candlelight Lesson and Carols Service
Thursday, December 25 • Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 26 • BYG Christmas Party
Sunday, December 28, 10:00AM • First Sunday of Christmas Worship
Thursday, December 25, 2025 – Monday, January 5, 2026 • OFFICE CLOSED
Join us on Christmas Eve beginning at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve Fellowship Time!
New! Christmas Eve Fellowship Time will be from 5:00pm – 7:15pm
Christmas Eve is just around the corner! This year at Blaine Memorial UMC, we invite you to enjoy a special Christmas Eve Fellowship Hour from 5:00–7:15 PM on Christmas Eve. If you’re planning to attend the 7:30 PM Christmas Eve Traditional Lessons and Carols Service, we warmly encourage you to come early and share in fellowship beforehand. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gather, connect, and prepare our hearts together for worship. Please note: there will not be fellowship time after the 7:30PM Christmas Eve service. We look forward to celebrating this holy night with you.
Calling all bakers or donors! Blaine Memorial UMC requests cookies for Christmas Eve!
New! Cookie Alert for Wednesday, Christmas Eve (12/24) Fellowship Hour Between 5:00pm-7:00pm
COOKIE ALERT! We need your help for Christmas Eve’s Fellowship time which will be between 5:00PM-7:00PM. Can you bring a dozen cookies to share? Homemade or store-bought are both welcome! Please drop them off in the LAC kitchen by 4:00PM. See you there!
The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025-January 5, 2026.
New! Holiday Office Closure from December 25, 2025 – January 5, 2026
The Blaine Memorial UMC Office will be celebrating Christmas and Japanese New Year at the end of this month, which will alter our regular business hours. The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025-January 5, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Our regular hours are 10AM to 4PM — Tuesday through Friday.
Blaine Memorial UMC has a new P.O. Box address!
New P.O. Box Address for Blaine Memorial UMC (Paper) 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.
Join Blaine Memorial UMC on Wednesdays for Prayer and Coffee on Zoom!
Wednesday (12/24) Prayer and Coffee on Zoom at 9:00am
Join Rev. Karen for prayer and community on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:00 AM on Zoom. The time together consists of brief check-ins, devotionals, and prayers. We will read from A Sanctified Art’s Do You Fear? devotional book. 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. Hope to see you on Wednesday.
Grace Mandac Adriano
Prayers of Peace and Comfort for the Grace Mandac Adriano Family
Grace Mandac Adriano, 51, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Grace is survived by her husband, Joseph Adriano and sons Caleb and Ethan. She had a love for cooking, gardening, and she loved being in the outdoors with God’s creation. Grace loved her family and friends with all her heart. She embodied a deep love for the intersection of justice and mercy. Grace’s whole professional career was about getting people housed.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Caleb and Ethan’s Education Funds by making checks payable to American Funds Service Company. Memo: Caleb and Ethan’s Education Funds. Contributions may also be mailed to Joseph Adriano at 12451 84th Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98178.
May Grace rest in peace and let God’s perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Job Opening: Part-Time Youth Director Needed!
The Youth Director at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church is a dedicated individual with a heart for youth ministry, committed to guiding and mentoring young individuals in their faith journey. This position involves direct engagement with 6th to 12th graders, creating a supportive and encouraging environment for their spiritual growth.
The Beacon is Now Available!
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It’s that time: dust off your favorite ugly holiday sweater from your closet and enter into the Battle Royale!
Ugly Sweater Battle Royale Holiday Contest
Attention, Fashion Disasters! Do you own a holiday sweater so hideous it frightens small children? One that jangles, sparkles, or possibly hums? Good — because we WANT IT. Wear it proudly to our Ugly Sweater Battle Royale on Sunday (12/14) after the Christmas Children’s Play. Strut your stuff for a chance to win glory, fame, and a questionable prize.
Bring your brightest colors, wildest patterns, and most ridiculous designs for a chance to win:
Most Creative Sweater
Ugliest Sweater
Best Holiday Theme
Join us in celebrating the season with some light-hearted fun!
Last Day to Sign Up for Poinsettias on the Altar: 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, 2025. Forms are available online on our website, in the Narthex, and in the Office.
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.
Save the dates for our upcoming Advent and Christmas Worship Services!
December Worship Dates to Remember
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
Job Opening: Part-Time Youth Director
The Youth Director at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church is a dedicated individual with a heart for youth ministry, committed to guiding and mentoring young individuals in their faith journey. This position involves direct engagement with 6th to 12th graders, creating a supportive and encouraging environment for their spiritual growth.
Blaine Memorial UMC has a new P.O. Box address!
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.
Elaine Chin serves up hot and fresh sukiyaki beef.
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.
Prayers of peace and comfort for the Grace Mandac Adriano Family
Grace Mandac Adriano, 51, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Grace is survived by her husband, Joseph Adriano and sons Caleb and Ethan. She had a love for cooking, gardening, and she loved being in the outdoors with God’s creation. Grace loved her family and friends with all her heart. She embodied a deep love for the intersection of justice and mercy. Grace’s whole professional career was about getting people housed.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Caleb and Ethan’s Education Funds by making checks payable to American Funds Service Company. Memo: Caleb and Ethan’s Education Funds. Contributions may also be mailed to Joseph Adriano at 12451 84th Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98178. Please see the attached image for more information!
A viewing will be held at Bonney Watson Funeral Home at 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 12:00PM-8:00PM. There will be a public Celebration of Life service on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00AM at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church. Following the Celebration of Life service, guests are invited to her burial service and a reception at Bonney Watson Funeral Home at 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188.
May Grace rest in peace and let God’s perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Community Announcements
Thank you Blaine Memorial community for supplying food for those in need in November!
Blaine Memorial UMC thanks you for donating during November.
Together, Blaine Memorial UMC collected so many items to help support families in need after SNAP benefits were on hold. Although some SNAP benefits have been restored, some are facing delays.
We are still organizing and sorting what has been collected. Please stay tuned for more info on how much was received. You are a blessing to the community!
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.
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