Second Sunday of Advent
All are Welcome! Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025, 10:00AM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Sermon Questions What “crooked paths” or “mountains of pride” do I need to straighten in my own life? How can I be a bearer of peace and reconciliation in my home or workplace? Am I preparing for Jesus’ arrival with a genuine heart-change, or am I just getting ready for Santa? What “good choices” can I make this week to draw closer to God and others? Order of Worship Prelude“I Want to Walk as a Child of the...
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All are Welcome! First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025, 10:00AM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Sermon Questions What is one area of my life where God may be inviting me to “wake up”—to pay attention, to turn toward the light, or to see with a higher perspective? Isaiah speaks of a world where weapons become tools for growth. What “weapons” (habits, attitudes, fears) might God be asking me to lay down so that something new can be planted? If Christ were to come into my ordinary, everyday life today—into my...
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All are Welcome! Reign of Christ Sunday November 23, 2025, 10:00AM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Sermon Questions What does it mean to be a “good steward” of God’s resources? Is it about saving, or is it about generous and cheerful giving to further His kingdom? How does the parable of the Prodigal Son challenge your personal views on money and possessions? In the story, which character do you most identify with right now: the wasteful younger son, the resentful older son, or the extravagant father? Do you see yourself...
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All are Welcome! Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost LAC 25th Anniversary/Stewardship Sunday November 16, 2025, 10:00AM View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Sermon Questions When have I recently experienced a moment or place where God’s presence quietly spoke to me or surprised me? How is God inviting me to use my gifts—time, talent, or resources—to help build what truly matters in this next season of our church’s mission? What needs to be renewed, rebuilt, or reimagined in my own faith so that I can participate more...
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This year, members of Blaine Memorial UMC supported Tsuru for Solidarity and others to protest the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash. “As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.” -blaineonline.org Spiritual Formation Center What is Your Burning Bush? By Anne Arakaki-Lock In a time of difficulty and conflict, how can we respond in ways that reflect justice and love? I am reminded that “Every scripture is inspired by God and is...
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Associate Pastor’s Spiritual Reflection You Are Called: How do we strengthen the body of Christ? By Rev. Job Pangilinan We Are Called It is an honor to serve at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church in my first appointment as its associate pastor and as a newly commissioned provisional member of The Pacific Northwest Conference. I’d like to share with you a reflection I originally wrote for The National Association of Filipino American United Methodists (NAFAUM). It explores what it means to be called — not just to a role in the Church, but...
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Team Blaine represented at this year’s Walk for Rice collecting almost $13k to help the ACRS Food Bank! Blaine Memorial UMC raises $12,700 for Walk for Rice! By Justine Ing A big THANK YOU to our Team Blaine walkers and the rest of the Blaine community for everyone’s amazing support with this year’s ACRS Walk for Rice! Team Blaine had a strong turnout on June 28th at Seward Park – with over 30 walkers this year, we were one of the largest teams walking on a beautiful Saturday morning to support the ACRS Food Bank. At the closing...
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Last June, the Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle (B.U.G.S.) take a lunch break after performing two songs at this year’s Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Sessions at Bothell UMC (Bothell, Wash.). Young people gathered for the Etiquette Banquet at this year’s Asian Camp. Senior Pastor Reflection Harvesting, Giving Thanks, Being Generous By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love, photos by Aiden Lew, Jesse N. Love Fall is a season of change. Autumn reminds us that nothing stays the same and that the cycle of life is continual change. In my best moments, I...
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Kimball Elementary School Thanksgiving Meals and Giving Tree 2025 By Terri Adolfo, photos by Kai Yamamoto, Jesse N. Love, and Kaylee Yokoyama We are partnering with Kimball Elementary School this year to provide Thanksgiving meals and Christmas gifts for their underprivileged students and families. To increase our capacity to serve more families, the Thanksgiving meals will be mostly store-bought. Similar to last year, we will gather to make apple crisps and mashed potatoes. Eunice Gong, a parent at Blaine Memorial UMC, helps prep...
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All are Welcome! Twenty-Second Sunday of Pentecost Camp Sunday, Veterans Sunday November 9, 2025, 10:00am View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Sermon Questions When you look at your own life as a kaleidoscope, what are the “shards” — experiences, relationships, or challenges — that have shaped your faith and how you see God today? How has God helped you find beauty or meaning in moments that first felt chaotic, uncertain, or broken? As a reflection of God’s light, how might you let your unique colors — your gifts, passions, and...
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