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Those with joys:
Cindee (Yates) & Kasper Hansen, on the birth of son, Niels Kozu Hansen, born June 20, 2010 in Atlanta, GA; Papa George and Grandma Wendy Yates are the proud grandparents as well as Aunties Jamie and Emily Yates. Congratulations!!
Those with health concerns:
Bob Sato, now at home
Sumi Yoshioka, recovering from a painful back problem
Diane Bradshaw, recovering from hip surgery
Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home
Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross
Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery
Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley,
General health:
Sam & Yoshiko Nakagawa, Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Mary Fukuyama, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi, Tami Mitsui, Rev. Edward Paup, Lillian Hatate in Honolulu, Shelley Yokoyama, Lois Webb
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid); Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), Darlene Araki; Sumiye Okuda; Carolyn Tanagi; Stephanie Nishida; Sharlene Toda; Kimberly Kobata; Janice Mano-Lehman; Dana Sato; Yosh Sakuragi; Bob Duebel; Marcus McPeek
Those in a skilled nursing home or care facility:
Keiro: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis
Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard
Col Janice Mano Lehman, & Ltc Robert Lehman, Army
Cpl Thomas James (T. J.) Morio, Jr., USMC
LCpl Joseph Misek, USMC, Iraq
FAMILY FRIENDLY HIKE – TODAY
Join us as we go on a Family Friendly hike today to Twin Falls State Park, about a 1.5 mile round trip. Need a sack lunch and lots of water. We’ll meet in the Social Hall at 11:30 pm to caravan/carpool. LET’S GET SOME EXERCISE!!
FAMILY FUN BIKE RIDE – AUGUST 1
Hi everyone. On Sunday August 1, Blaine will hold a bike outing after service. Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed that day for bicycle Sunday. This is a perfect opportunity for you to combine a bike ride (without cars) with fellowship. Here are the particulars of the outing:
Date: Sunday, August 1
Time: 12:30 to whenever
Location: Right around Mount Baker Tennis Courts
What to bring: Your bike, a lunch and something to share with others
We will bring a couple bikes for folks to borrow. Hope to see you there! Call us if you have questions! Satch (cell: 916-642-6716) and Brad (cell: 206-465=4970)
THE ART OF MIA YOSHIHARA-BRADSHAW – AUG 5 – SEPT 4
Mia Yoshihara-Bradshaw’s fine art and paper crafts will be featured in a solo exhibition show at the ArtXchange Gallery! You are invited! The exhibit will be from August 5 – September 4. (Opening Artist Reception: August 5, 7pm-9pm. First Thursday Reception: September 2, 7pm-9pm). ArtXchange Gallery, 512 1st Ave. South, Seattle. www.artxchange.org
CPR CLASS SIGN-UP
The CPR class is full on Aug. 28, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. We can take your name in case anyone cancels but the maximum cannot be exceeded.
INVITATION TO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Blaine Memorial will have a group of people attending the Leadership Institute at the Church of the Resurrection (Adam Hamilton – pastor) outside of Kansas City on October 7 and 8th. The theme is “Preparing for a Future with Hope”. If you are interested in attending, see their web information http://www.cor.org/catalyst/leadership-institute-2010/.
If you have any question, contact Rev. Kathleen.
JULY/AUGUST MONTHLY COLLECTION –ATLANTIC STREET CENTER
Our July and August Collection will be for Atlantic Street Center.
We will collect these School Supplies:
Pens, Pencils, Pink Pearl Erasers, Rulers, Pencil Pouches, Lined Paper (college and wide ruled), Markers, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Folders, Composition Books, Back Packs, Scissors Construction Paper, Glue (Elmer’s and glue sticks).
Please leave your donations in the trunk in the Narthex by August 29th. For more information about ASC see www.atlanticstreetcenter.org. Thank you for your continued support. Yasu Okubo
Now’s the time to purchase! All school supplies are on SALE somewhere!
REV DAVE & FAMILY ARE SETTLED
Rev Dave, Lynne, Sammy and Zach have settled into their new home in Vancouver, WA and Rev. Dave has begun his newly appointed position as Superintendent of the Vancouver District of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference. Contact the office for their new address and phone.Rev. Dave’s new email is: dnieda@gmail.com
LOST & FOUND
Red fleece blanket (VBS)
Black high top athletic shoes w/gray socks, Size 6Y, Air Jordan (VBS)
Baggie of insect repellent items (one in Japanese), (VBS)
Blue/brown tote bag from Pet Smart
VBS baggies for Marcus Story & Mario Beavers
Other miscellaneous items
All items will be on a table in the Social Hall.
DO YOU HAVE MEDICARE HEALTH/RX QUESTIONS? – NEXT AUG 13
Cho Shimizu is available on the 2nd Friday of each month to help reconcile Medicare Insurance or Prescription Plan issues you may have. Higher premiums, higher cost of drugs and larger gaps may warrant a review of your existing plan. By filling out the Prescription Drug Form (available in the church office) and sending it to the noted addresses, a review with alternatives will be made to determine if it would be to your best interest to change plans. You can also set up an appointment with Cho by calling the church office at 206-723-1536. Cho is one of many State Health Insurance Advisor volunteers who are providing consultation if needed.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Have you ever thought about being a missionary to another country? Now you can without leaving the comfort of your own community! We are looking are looking for 15 host families for high school students from Japan this summer for 4 weeks! Learn about a new culture while teaching a foreign student about American customs & having the opportunity to witness through lifestyle evangelism! Students arrive in Seattle on July 25th and leave on August 22nd. They will be participating in classes and excursions during the day, and spending evenings and weekends with their host families. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact: Chris Inaba, 206-877-3118, chris.inaba@gmail.com
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS
Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. A free information and support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30- 8:00 pm at the Mt. Baker Park Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Library. For more information, contact group facilitator, Letitia London, at 206-841-4230. (See flyer in Social Hall)
Those with joys:
Cindee (Yates) & Kasper Hansen, on the birth of son, Niels Kozu Hansen, born June 20, 2010 in Atlanta, GA; Papa George and Grandma Wendy Yates are the proud grandparents as well as Aunties Jamie and Emily Yates. Congratulations!!
Loss of loved ones:
Family of Tak Momoda, who passed away on June 22; husband of Kimiko; father of Linda Ishimitsu, Diane (Stephen) Madison and Martin Momoda; brother of Shig (June) Momoda. Open house remembrance was held at their home on July 10.
Family of Margaret Okitsu, who passed away on June 16; sister of Dan (Grace)Hiranaka. No service information available.
Those with health concerns:
Bob Sato, in rehabilitation following another stroke, Sumi Yoshioka, resting from a painful back problem, Diane Bradshaw, recovering from hip surgery
Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home, Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross, Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery, Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley, John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke, Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall
General health:
Sam & Yoshiko Nakagawa, Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Mary Fukuyama, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi, Tami Mitsui, Rev. Edward Paup, Lillian Hatate in Honolulu, Shelley Yokoyama, Lois Webb
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid); Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), Darlene Araki; Sumiye Okuda; Carolyn Tanagi; Stephanie Nishida; Sharlene Toda; Kimberly Kobata; Janice Mano-Lehman; Dana Sato; Yosh Sakuragi; Bob Duebel; Marcus McPeek
Those in a skilled nursing home or care facility:
Keiro: Tomo Iwasaki, Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis
Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard, Col Janice Mano Lehman, & Ltc Robert Lehman, Army ,Cpl Thomas James (T. J.) Morio, Jr., USMC, LCpl Joseph Misek, USMC, Iraq, Sgt Joshua W. Rabold, Army, Ft. Knox, KY
BLOOD DRIVE– JULY 24 also BONE MARROW/ORGAN DONATION SIGN UP WITH ED WONG
The annual Asian-Pacific Islander Blood Drive will be on July 24, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm at Blaine Memorial. Also today and July 11, Ed Wong will be available to help increase the Asian community knowledge of the programs, answer your questions and to request your sign up for the Bone Marrow and Organ Donation programs. For further information, call Ed at 206 940-9339. Reference: www.BeTheMatch.org and www.DonateLifeToday.com.
FAMILY FRIENDLY HIKE – JULY 25
Join us for our next fellowship event as we go on a Family Friendly hike next Sunday, 7/25, for an easy 2-3 mile hike. For more details, pike up a flier available on the table in the Social Hall during fellowship time.
CPR CLASS SIGN-UP
The sign-up sheet for the CPR class on August 28, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, will be in the Social Hall . Elaine Dondoyano will conduct the class. See the article in the July/August newsletter on page 6 or the posted flyer for more information. Class is limited to 20. Sign up today!!!
INVITATION TO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Blaine Memorial will have a group of people attending the Leadership Institute at the Church of the Resurrection (Adam Hamilton – pastor) outside of Kansas City on October 7 and 8th. The theme is “Preparing for a Future with Hope”. If you are interested in attending, see their web information http://www.cor.org/catalyst/leadership-institute-2010/.
If you have any question, contact Rev. Kathleen.
JULY/AUGUST MONTHLY COLLECTION –ATLANTIC STREET CENTER
Our July and August Collection will be for Atlantic Street Center. We will collect these School Supplies: Pens, Pencils, Pink Pearl Erasers, Rulers, Pencil Pouches, Lined Paper (college and wide ruled), Markers, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Folders, Composition Books, Back Packs, Scissors Construction Paper, Glue (Elmer’s and glue sticks). Please leave your donations in the trunk in the Narthex by August 29th. For more information about ASC see www.atlanticstreetcenter.org. Thank you for your continued support. Yasu Okubo
REV DAVE & FAMILY ARE SETTLED
Rev Dave, Lynne, Sammy and Zach have settled into their new home in Vancouver, WA and Rev. Dave has begun his newly appointed position as Superintendent of the Vancouver District of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference. Their new address and contacts: Rev. Dave & Lynne Nieda,2805 NW 142nd Way, Vancouver, WA 98685, 360-576-3884, dnieda@gmail.com
Loss of loved ones:
Family of Tak Momoda, who passed away on June 22; husband of Kimiko; father of Linda Ishimitsu, Diane (Stephen) Madison and Martin Momoda; brother of Shig (June) Momoda. Open house remembrance was held at their home on July 10.
Family of Margaret Okitsu, who passed away on June 16; sister of Dan (Grace)Hiranaka. No service information available.
Family of Kendo Yasuda, who passed away on June 6; father of Sharonne (Cho) Shimizu and Gary (Shawna) Yasuda; grandfather of Michelle (Gar) Nishioka, great-grandfather of Jayna and Cameron.
Memorial Service was held in Ontario, OR, on June 10.
Those with health concerns:
Bob Sato, in rehabilitation following another stroke
Sumi Yoshioka, resting from a painful back problem
Diane Bradshaw, recovering from hip surgery
Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home
Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross
Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery
Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley
John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke
Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall
General health:
Sam & Yoshiko Nakagawa, Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Mary Fukuyama, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi, Tami Mitsui, Rev. Edward Paup, Lillian Hatate in Honolulu, Shelley Yokoyama, Lois Webb
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid); Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), Darlene Araki; Sumiye Okuda; Carolyn Tanagi; Stephanie Nishida; Sharlene Toda; Kimberly Kobata; Janice Mano-Lehman; Dana Sato; Yosh Sakuragi; Bob Duebel; Marcus McPeek
Those in a skilled nursing home or care facility:
Keiro: Tomo Iwasaki
Other: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Masie Masto, Aiko Davis
Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard
Col Janice Mano Lehman, & Ltc Robert Lehman, Army
Cpl Thomas James (T. J.) Morio, Jr., USMC
LCpl Joseph Misek, USMC, Iraq
Sgt Joshua W. Rabold, Army, Ft. Knox, KY
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