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.