Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church

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 (or BYG Bento on 2/21).  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!

Today’s lunch will be at Zodiac Tea House, 808 12th Ave, near Seattle University.  Please see Daphne Yamauchi if you would like to join the group.

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.

NEW MESSAGE – 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

MINIDOKA TAIKO FUNDRAISER – TODAY
This Taiko Concert will benefit the Minidoka Pilgrimage and Friends of Minidoka and is presented in conjunction with Seattle University’s Day of Remembrance.  Tickets are $20 and might be available at the door at Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University Campus.

UW DAY OF REMEMBRANCE – FEBRUARY 26
University of Washington Day of Remembrance, Friday, February 26, 7-9 p.m., Kane Hall room 120.  The theme is “Impact of World War II on Japanese Americans and Japanese Canadians:  Comparative and Contemporary Perspectives.”  Speakers will be Professor Masako Iino who is president of Tsuda College in Tokyo and Professor Greg Robinson from the Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Canada.

API BLOOD & BONE MARROW DRIVE – FEBRUARY 27
This is Kin On’s semi-annual blood drive held February 27 at Chinese Baptist Church and July 24 at Blaine Memorial UMC.  Ethnic donors represent only 1% of all eligible blood donors.  The overall population of donors represent 4%.  Minorities need to increase their commitment for blood donations to help maintain the supply of blood needed.  Please sign up at Kin On, 206-721-0964 x110 or email volunteers@kinon.org for your appointment at Chinese Baptist Church; 5801 Beacon Ave. So. on February 27, 2010, Saturday, 8am to 2pm.

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.

MINIDOKA TAIKO FUNDRAISER – FEBRUARY 21
This Taiko Concert will benefit the Minidoka Pilgrimage and Friends of Minidoka and is presented in conjunction with Seattle University’s Day of Remembrance.  Tickets are $20.  For tickets and more information go online at minidokapilgrimage.org or at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center main office, 511 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 206-468-7114.

API BLOOD & BONE MARROW DRIVE – FEBRUARY 27
This is Kin On’s semi-annual blood drive held February 27 at Chinese Baptist Church and July 24 at Blaine Memorial UMC.  Ethnic donors represent only 1% of all eligible blood donors.  The overall population of donors represent 4%.  Minorities need to increase their commitment for blood donations to help maintain the supply of blood needed.  Please sign up at Kin On, 206-721-0964 x110 or email volunteers@kinon.org for your appointment at Chinese Baptist Church; 5801 Beacon Ave. So. on February 27, 2010, Saturday, 8am to 2pm.

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.