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Here is your opportunity to express your opinions and comments on what and how to improve our worship settings of the Sanctuary and Kono Chapel. The newly-formed volunteer study committee, with the blessing our Ad Board are eagerly waiting your inputs and ideas. We all acknowledge that improvements or additions to the audio, lighting, and air-conditioning are badly needed.
By adding a hallway between the Social Hall and Church School and some re-decorating, the Kono Chapel can become a quiet, small setting worship place by making it more intimate area. What other enhancements would you like to see?
Our study group purpose is to gather all the wishes from our Church congregation, review the data for feasibility, obtain estimates and submit our reports to the Ad Board. It will be the Ad Board’s decision how to proceed with our findings.
It has been over 40 years since our Nisei generation built our Sanctuary with their hard work. It is our desire to pass on to our next Blaine generation this legacy with improvements so that our Church will be conducive to worship with our Lord.
Committee members are Jerry Ikegami, Marianne Tada, Joe Sasaki, Jonathon Tong, Daphne Yamauchi, George Yates and you.
Loss of Loved Ones:
Family of Yasuka Akamatsu, who passed away on March 2; aunt of Hide Tachibana. Memorial service to be held in April in Sacramento.
Family of Hide Shimomura, who passed away on February 25; mother of Patty (Clifford Louie) Shimomura, Kenny and Dennis; sister of Frank, Louise Kashino-Takisaki and Esther Tsuboi. Memorial service to be held on March 14, 3:30 pm, at Blaine Memorial UMC.
Family of Katherine Dodobara, who passed away on January 30; mother of Gary (Carrie) Dodobara, 5 grandchildren. Private memorial service was held.
Family of Sam Hokari, who passed away on February 20. At Sam’s request, no service will be held.
Family of Dorothy Tsuboi who passed away on February 8, wife of Frank; mother of Carmen (Paul) Chan, Frank L., Normalea, Don (Marilyn) and Tony; 3 grandchildren. Service was held at Blaine Memorial UMC on February 20.
Family of Irene Kawachi who passed away on Sunday, February 7; mother of Jean (Chris) Kato and Gary Kawachi; 7grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Service was held at Blaine Memorial UMC on February 21.
Those with health concerns:
Aiko Okamoto, at Keiro
Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer
Lois Webb, recovering from knee replacement surgery
Connie Bauson, recovering from hip replacement surgery at Anderson House in Shoreline
Kim Oki, recovering from second surgery
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
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
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: Kazuko Shimizu, Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Kiyoko Kano, 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
MARCH MONTHLY COLLECTION
This month we will be collecting items for Food Lifeline which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger in Western Washington. Almost all of the food items received comes from local, state and national contributors allowing the organization to provide $9 worth of food to those in need for every donated dollar. Items needed:
Non-perishable foods:
cereal, canned meats/vegetables/soups, etc.
rice, and dry foods like pasta noodles, etc.
Please leave your donations in the collection trunks in the Narthex and the LAC. Thank you for your continued support of our monthly collection programs. Yasu Okubo, Coordinator
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING – TODAY
And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8. Today is the Sunday set aside for One Great Hour of Sharing. Gifts today lay the foundation of all of UMCOR’s work by covering the costs of doing business. This means all other gifts designated to specific programs such as disaster relief for Haiti and Chile can go 100% to those programs because UMCOR’s basic expenses are covered. With the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, UMCOR is working hard to provide relief supplies through its various programs. Please give generously…thank you!!
EAT LUNCH TOGETHER – LENT AT BLAINE 2010
For each Sunday of Lent, we are inviting all of the Blaine community to join in going to lunch at 12:15 pm following Summit. See Steve & Mako Kanzaki for information about today’s outing.
PASSIONATE WORSHIP LUNCH ON MARCH 14
All are invited to pick up a Bento Lunch and join others in the Social Hall for a conversation on Passionate Worship next Sunday!!
LENTEN STUDY: ENOUGH
Discover joy through simplicity and generosity! “Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible’s wisdom on prudent financial practices. Find the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy.” NO class today. Monday, Class #2 on March 8 at 10:00 am in the Library. Study books are available in the church office for $5.
MARCH WORK PARTY – MARCH 13
The March newsletter calendar is in error for the March Work Party (Group 1 Abe-Hoshibata). It will be on Saturday, March 13, 9am-12pm. Come help put away Sukiyaki stuff.
SUKIYAKI DINNER
Thank you all for working hard to make the Sukiyaki Dinner a success. More information to follow. George & Wendy Yates
NORTHWEST NIKKEI CONFERENCE – APRIL 9-11
The Nikkei Conference hosted by Epworth UMC in Portland is approaching and your commitment is needed. Let the office, Kenji Onishi or Daphne Yamauchi know that you would like to attend. Detailed information regarding the conference program, hotel and driving directions are available in the church office. Registration needed by March 15.
BLAINE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED FOR WALK FOR RICE
Thank you to Jerry Lee and Satch Schulze for offering to serve as Co-Captains for this year’s Walk For Rice campaign. Sam Mitsui is still looking for someone to attend the meetings once a month, the next one being March 15. This year will be a special event to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Walk for Rice and the goal will be to raise $200,000. If interested, please contact Sam Mitsui – matsarelli@comcast.net
SAVE HOTEL AMENITIES FOR JAMAICA MISSION
During your travels, please save any of your hotel amenities (i.e. soaps, shampoos, lotions etc) for the Jamaica Mission Team to give to the villagers. A box will be available for drop-off. Thank you.
2010 HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPS ARE AVAILABLE
The Scholarship Committee would like to encourage anyone interested in pursuing education beyond high school to apply for the Blaine, Yasuda and William S. Yorozu Scholarships. Applications are available at the church office. The deadline for accepting applications is Sunday, April 25, at 1:00 pm. No exceptions – mail early.
DO YOU HAVE MEDICARE HEALTH/RX QUESTIONS?
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.
SEATTLE COLLECTS: 1,000 KOKESHI – THRU APRIL 30
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of WA presents this exhibit at the Northwest Nikkei Museum, Building 3, 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle, WA through April 30. For more information: 206-568-7114 or at www.jcccw.org.
Loss of Loved Ones:
Family of Hide Shimomura who passed away on February 25; service arrangements pending.
Family of Sam Hokari, who passed away on February 21.
Family of Dorothy Tsuboi who passed away on February 8, wife of Frank; mother of Carmen (Paul) Chan, Frank L., Normalea, Don (Marilyn) and Tony; 3 grandchildren. Service was held at Blaine Memorial UMC on February 20.
Family of Irene Kawachi who passed away on Sunday, February 7; mother of Jean (Chris) Kato and Gary Kawachi; 7grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Service to be held at Blaine Memorial UMC today, February 21, 3:30 pm.
Those with health concerns:
Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer
Aiko Okamoto at Keiro
Lois Webb, recovering from knee replacement surgery
Connie Bauson, recovering from hip replacement surgery at Anderson House in Shoreline
Kim Oki, recovering from second surgery
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
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
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: Kazuko Shimizu, Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Kiyoko Kano, 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
HAITI is suffering from the devastating earthquake
In addition to our prayers, please consider a donation from the heart -United Methodists have had a long-standing relationship with Haiti through the Methodist Church in Haiti.
How can I help? UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) has taken action to support Haiti. As a reminder, 100% of your donation will go toward Haiti. If you wish to donate through Blaine Memorial, mail it to the office payable to Blaine Memorial indicating Haiti Relief.
FEBRUARY MONTHLY COLLECTION
This month we will be collecting items for the Family & Adult Service Center which has been helping the homeless since 1966
Needs: New socks Canned soup
Bath & wash towels Coffee
Shampoo, deodorant, soap Sugar
Last acceptance is February 28. Thank you for your continued support of our monthly collection programs. Yasu Okubo, Coordinator
LENTEN STUDY: ENOUGH
Discover joy through simplicity and generosity! “Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible’s wisdom on prudent financial practices. Find the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy.” The Sunday classes will start on February 21st at 12:30 pm in the library – bring a sack lunch. The Monday classes will start on March 1st at 10am in the Library. Books are available in the church office for $5.
EAT LUNCH TOGETHER – LENT AT BLAINE 2010
For Lent this year, Blaine will again observe the discipline of fasting by serving only coffee and tea for the fellowship hours following Sanctuary and Summit services. However, for each Sunday in Lent (February 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28), we are inviting all of the Blaine community to join in going to lunch at 12:15 pm following Summit. Several leaders have volunteered to coordinate a group outing each week to a local restaurant to enjoy food, fellowship, and friendship. If you’re interested in going to lunch with a group from Blaine, please sign up on the sign-up sheets or contact the church office at blaineoffice@yahoo.com. You can come any week or every week. Please just sign up so that the coordinators have an idea of how many are coming to lunch!
SUKIYAKI BENEFICIARY - MARY’S PLACE SPECIAL EVENT FEB 28
Please join us on Sunday, February 28, as we host guests from the Church of Mary Magdalene/Mary’s Place, the only church and day shelter in Seattle for homeless women and children. Pastor Marty Harmon and her choir members will participate in both Sanctuary and Summit services. A luncheon will be held in the social hall following summit worship service so we can get to know our designated Sukiyaki Dinner beneficiary better. The lunch is open to anyone who would like to attend. Contact Pam Yorozu (206) 870-8126 or Rev Kathleen Weber, if questions or you need additional information.
NO PAPER CUPS THROUGH LENT AND BEYOND
Starting today, social hour will no longer be using paper cups. Mugs will be available for your use. Or better yet, think about bringing your own mug.
SUKIYAKI DINNER – MARCH 6
Our annual Sukiyaki Dinner is fast approaching. Please sign up for your favorite duty on the Sign Up Sheets. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Church of Mary Magdalene/Mary’s Place. Also, our resident sushi chef, Steve Kanzaki, will be selling his specialties to raise funds for Haiti.; Come, help and visit with old/new friends on March 6. George/Wendy Yates-chairs
ALL FANTASTIC BAKERS AT BLAINE: WE NEED YOUR HELP !!
You are requested to bring your YUMMY Cookies, Cakes, Dessert Bars, Pies (people are always asking for pies) etc. to church, on Friday evening or Saturday morning in the LAC March 5-6, in support of the Bake Sale at our annual Sukiyaki Dinner. Please identify and clearly label your bake sale items. All pricing will be performed by the Bake Sale crew. Thank you for your support!
SANCTUARY/KONO CHAPEL FACE LIFT – NEED YOUR INPUT
Administrative Board has approved a study for a Face Lift (improvements) of the Sanctuary and Kono Chapel. The Committee members (Jerry Ikegami, Marianne Tada, Joe Sasaki, Jonathan Tong, Daphne Yamauchi and George Yates) welcome your input throughout January and February. Final report with recommendations and rough cost estimates will be submitted to the Ad Board for further considerations.
NORTHWEST NIKKEI CONFERENCE – APRIL 9-11
The Nikkei Conference hosted by Epworth UMC in Portland is approaching and your commitment is needed. Let the office, Kenji Onishi or Daphne Yamauchi know that you would like to attend. Detailed information regarding the conference program, hotel and driving directions are available in the church office. Registration needed by March 15.
BLAINE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED FOR WALK FOR RICE
Blaine Memorial UMC would like to continue to be represented at the ACRS Walk for Rice which will be held on Saturday, June 19, however we need a volunteer or two to help coordinate and attend the Walk for Rice committee meetings once a month at ACRS. The 1st meeting will be Monday, February 22. This year will be a special event to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Walk for Rice and the goal will be to raise $20,000. If interested, please contact Sam Mitsui – matsarelli@comcast.net
SAVE HOTEL AMENITIES FOR JAMAICA MISSION
During your travels, please save any of your hotel amenities (i.e. soaps, shampoos, lotions etc) for the Jamaica Mission Team to give to the villagers. A box will be available for drop-off. Thank you.
MARCH WORK PARTY – MARCH 13
The March newsletter calendar is in error for the March Work Party (Group 1 Abe-Hoshibata). It will be on Saturday, March 13, 9am-12pm. Come help put away Sukiyaki stuff.
2010 HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPS ARE AVAILABLE
The Scholarship Committee would like to encourage anyone interested in pursuing education beyond high school to apply for the Blaine, Yasuda and William S. Yorozu Scholarships. Applications are available at the church office. The deadline for accepting applications is Sunday, April 25, at 1:00 pm. No exceptions – mail early.
SEATTLE COLLECTS: 1,000 KOKESHI – THRU APRIL 30
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of WA presents this exhibit at the Northwest Nikkei Museum, Building 3, 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle, WA through April 30. For more information: 206-568-7114 or at www.jccw.org.
DO YOU HAVE MEDICARE HEALTH/RX QUESTIONS?
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.
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