Those with joys:
Mark and Jodi Kawabata on the birth of their daughter, Shelby Wakumi Kawabata, on November 19th. Chloe and Skyler welcome their sister!!
Molly Maeda, celebrating her 90th birthday
Those with health concerns:
Jiro Takisaki, at Keiro after suffering a stroke
Shiz Watanabe, resting at home following hospitalization from blood clot in her lung
Ava, great-niece of Melanie Mitsui, newborn with serious heart problems; pray for her mother, Sarah and father, Kyle, and the doctors and nurses treating her
Bob Okano, recovering from a fall; is at home now.
Kim Oki, at home following surgery to repair stroke issue, one more surgery scheduled
Rev. Edward Paup (our former PNWAC Bishop), with a brain tumor
Ellen Kubokawa, recovering from broken arm surgery
Shelley Yokoyama, recovering from surgery
Tami Mitsui, recovering from heart attack and bypass surgery
General health:
Sam Kawakami, Wyman Martin, Marilyn (Lynn) Akita, Rev. Dave Nieda, Paula Oki, Jennifer Minato, Donn Potteiger, Mary Fukuyama, Jerry Ikegami, Miyoko Kodama, Bev Hayashi
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Jiro Takisaki, 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: Hide Shimomura, Tomo Iwasaki, Irene Kawachi
Other: Kazuko Shimizu, Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, Kiyoko Kano, Masie Masto
Those in the military service:
Josh Hotai, ET2 Coast Guard
Col Janice Mano Lehman, Army
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
Those Suffering from Recent Earthquake and Tsunami
American Samoans who are suffering from the devastating tsunami. Local Samoans worshipping at Riverton Park UMC for families.
People of Indonesia and Philippines who are suffering from the devastating earthquakes and tornadoes.
How can I help? UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) has taken action to support these devastated areas. As a reminder, 100% of you donation goes to these areas. Blue envelopes (UMCOR –Emergency) are available in the office if you wish to donate through Blaine Memorial.