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Epiphany Sunday

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Epiphany Sunday

All are Welcome! Epiphany Sunday January 4, 2026 10:00AM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Sermon Questions 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? ...

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Blaine Memorial UMC Bazaar 2025: Thank You!

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Blaine Memorial UMC Bazaar 2025: Thank You!

Facebook Instagram YouTube Dale H. Watanabe organizes teriyaki salmon and chicken, yakisoba, curry and other plates. Kathy Onishi and her box up salmon teriyaki plates. Friends from Tsuru for Solidarity, this year’s beneficiary share more about justice causes. Blaine Memorial UMC Bazaar 2025 Thank You for Your Support! By the BMUMC Bazaar 2025 Committee Photos by Sally Sekijima, Jesse N. Love, et. al. With a grateful heart, we thank all our faithful volunteers for their generous time and support of the 2025 Blaine Memorial Benefit Bazaar....

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A Special Message from Bishop Bob

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A Special Message from Bishop Bob

Facebook Instagram YouTube (Cover) Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata preaches during Blaine Memorial UMC’s 120th Anniversary Celebration. Bishop Bob pens this special message on the history of the LAC. (Video) View the history of the development of the Lee Activity Center with interviews, photos, and a retrospective on why this extended space to the community is sacred. A Special Message from Bishop Bob The Lee Activity Center Dream By Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata, Retired Special Video Presentation by Dale Kaneko Photos by Blaine Memorial UMC Retired...

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First Sunday after Christmas

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First Sunday after Christmas

All are Welcome! First Sunday after Christmas December 28, 2025 10:00AM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Video Screenshots Sermon Questions for Reflection Where do we see parallels between ancient tyranny (Herod) and modern injustices, and how does God’s intervention offer hope for the vulnerable? How do we respond when life feels uncertain, like Joseph, and we’re being led away from what seems safe toward an unknown future? Where do we need to “strip off pretenses” (like Herod’s power-hunger) to...

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, A Service of Lessons and Carols

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, A Service of Lessons and Carols

All are Welcome! Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, A Service of Lessons and Carols Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 7:30PM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Video Photos Order of Worship Prelude“Carol of the Epiphany”TFWS #2094Kathy OnishiWords of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota LoveCall to WorshipRev. Karen Yokota LoveCongregational Hymn“O Come, All Ye Faithful”UMH #234 (Verses 1, 2, 3, 5)Kathy and Eugene OnishiOpening PrayerPastor Job PangilinanLighting of the Christ CandleTim and Margo Ikegami, Marisa and...

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Christmas Eve Family Service

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Christmas Eve Family Service

All are Welcome! Christmas Eve Family Service Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 4:00 PM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Video Photos Order of Worship PreludeWelcomeRev. Karen Yokota LoveLighting of the Christ Candle, Call to Worship and PrayerThe Tang Family (Harry, Dawn, Evan, Adam, Wyatt)Carol“O Come, All Ye Faithful”UMH #234Story 1:The Journey to BethlehemLuke 2:1–5 (CEB)EvanCarol“O Little Town of Bethlehem”UMH #230Story 2:Jesus Is BornLuke 2:6–7 (CEB)AdamCarol“Away in a Manger”UMH #217Story 3:The Shepherds Hear the...

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Blue Christmas/Longest Night Service

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Blue Christmas/Longest Night Service

All are Welcome! Blue Christmas/Longest Night Service December 21, 2025, 1:00pm Facebook Instagram YouTube Photos Order of Worship Reflective Music“O Come O Come Emmanuel” (Instrumental)Rev. Dr. Mark Hearn and Emma HearnWelcome & Purpose of GatheringPastor Job Pangilinan Call to GatheringDavid IgeOpening Song“In the Bleak Midwinter”UMH #221Eugene and Kathy OnishiScripture ReadingsLamentations 3:19-33, Matthew 2:16–18 (CEB)David IgeReflectionPastor Job PangilinanPrayer of LamentDavid IgeCandle Lighting CeremonyPastor Job...

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Christmas Music Sunday

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Christmas Music Sunday

All are Welcome! Christmas Music Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025, 10:00AM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Video Photos Reflection Questions 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 LarsonKathy OnishiWords of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota LoveCall to WorshipRon NobuyamaOpening...

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Third Sunday of Advent, Children’s Christmas Play!

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Third Sunday of Advent, Children’s Christmas Play!

All are Welcome! Third Sunday of Advent  Children’s Christmas Play December 14, 2025, 10:00AM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube The Mitsui family will light the third candle of Advent. Order of Worship PreludeCome Thou Long Expected JesusUMH #196Kathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota LoveLand AcknowledgementRev. Karen Yokota LoveCall to WorshipBy Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, May 2025Rev. Karen Yokota LoveOpening PrayerRev. Karen Yokota LoveLighting the Advent CandleGlenn and...

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Special Report

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Special Report

(Cover) Yuko Iyori, Consul General Makoto Iyori, Steve Sumida holding commendation certificate and his wife, Gail M. Nomura holding the flowers that were presented to Steve. Special Report Sumida receives Commendation from Min. for Foreign Affairs By Gail M. Nomura, photos courtesy of the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle, Emi Suzuki University of Washington Professor of American Ethnic Studies Emeritus Stephen H. Sumida received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Commendation at a ceremony hosted by Makoto Iyori, Consul-General of...

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