Posts made in November, 2014

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Weekly eNews – November 23

Posted by on Nov 28, 2014 in Weekly Calendar

Reminder: Joint Worship this Sunday, November 30th at 10am.

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1. Greening of Blaine Memorial

Saturday, Nov. 29 – 9 am
Sunday, Nov. 30 – after worship

All are invited to join the Worship Committee in preparation for The Greening of Blaine to make wreaths, garlands and swags for the Christmas Season. We will gather from 9 am on November 29 in the Social Hall. And then you are invited to join us after worship on Sunday, November 30 as we gather together with our community to put the finishing touches on our Church, as we make our home festive for the holidays! Come and join us – we hope to see many of you there!! Thank you!!

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2. Season of Advent Worship Schedule

November 30
– 10 am First Sunday of Advent • Hanging of the Greens
We will join together for worship, and then gather after the service to prepare our Church for the season
by decorating our Sanctuary, buildings and grounds.

December 14
– 10 am Third Sunday of Advent • Church School Christmas
We will be lead in worship by our children and youth, as we hear the story of the birth of Jesus from the viewpoint
of each of the gospel writers.

December 21
– 10 am Fourth Sunday of Advent • Christmas Sunday
We will sing and praise together with music of the season, lead by our Ukulele Group, Choir, Bell Choir, Wind Ensemble and Summit Band.
– 5 pm Blue Christmas – Longest Night Service
Come and light a candle as we wait for Christ’s coming, as we acknowledge that this season of joy can also be a season of sorrow and sighing for many.

December 24
– 4 pm Family Christmas Worship Service
Young children and families, and the young at heart, are invited to join in this service designed especially for them.
– 7 pm Candlelight Worship Service
Light a candle to celebrate Jesus, the Light of the World.

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3. Holy Moly!
Come check out our new church school curriculum!

Sunday, December 7 • after worship
We are getting ready to introduce a new curriculum into our Church School called Holy Moly! and we want to invite parents and volunteers to come and check it out! The curriculum features an animated Bible Story, talking together about the story and trying a creative activity….

Join us as we bring the scriptures to life!

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4. 2015 Pledges
Please return your Pledge Card for 2015 before the end of the year, as this aids our Church leadership in planning and visioning for the new year. If you have not yet received a Pledge Packet and Card, please contact the Church office ((BlaineOffice@yahoo.com or 206-723-1536)

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Season of Advent Joint Worship Comments Off on Season of Advent Joint Worship

Season of Advent Joint Worship

Posted by on Nov 25, 2014 in Church News & Events

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Please join us this Sunday as we enter the Advent season.  Worship will begin at 10am in the Sanctuary. Joint services will be held throughout the month of December as we prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birthday.

We look forward to worshipping with you!

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Vespers – November 23 Comments Off on Vespers – November 23

Vespers – November 23

Posted by on Nov 20, 2014 in Church News & Events

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Please join us for Vespers, this Sunday, November 23rd at 5pm in the Kono Chapel.
Come for a time to pause at the close of the day, to bless God and one another in song, silence, and prayer.

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Weekly eNews – November 2 Comments Off on Weekly eNews – November 2

Weekly eNews – November 2

Posted by on Nov 7, 2014 in Weekly Calendar

Weekly eNews – November 2

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1. Help B.Y.G. provide Thanksgiving Meals for needy families

B.Y.G. – Blaine Youth Group, with the help of Church School and their families, we will be preparing over 10 complete Thanksgiving meals for families from Kimball Elementary for the annual Thanksgiving Meal Service Project. Starting today, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 23, there will be an opportunity for all of Blaine’s friends and families to get involved! We will be posting a wish list of food items needed for purchase to complete our meals every Sunday after services. Please stop by and consider how you can help support by donating items from the list. For further information, please contact Pam Nakano at pinouyeotr@aol.com or Mark Bradshaw at markybradshaw@hotmail.com. Thank you!

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2. November Monthly Collection for Asian Counseling and Referral Services
Offering a Multicultural and Multilingual Approach to Social and Behavioral Services
Since 1973

Our November Collection will be for the Asian Counseling and Referral Services, one of the most used food banks in King County.

Here are the items that we will be seeking for November…
Food Bank Wish List
Rice (all Asian varieties) • Fish (canned or dried)
Tofu (vacuum packed, non-perishable)
Soy and Oyster sauces • Dried vegetables • Asian noodles
Cooking oil • Canned fruit

Please leave your donation in the collection trunks in Lee Activity Center or Sanctuary Narthex by November 24. Thank you for your continued support.

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1. Medicare Update and Prescription Plan for 2015
with Cho Shimizu
November 14 – by appointment
Deadline for Medicare sign up – December 7

Cho Shimizu is available to meet with Blaine Members and friends concerning Medicare changes in preventive services, durable medical equipment and drug prescriptions. Call the church office (206-723-1536) to make an appointment.

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