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SOCIAL JUSTICE MEETING – TODAY
Anyone interested in Blaine’s movement towards social justice is invited to the meeting TODAY, at 11:30 am in the Library. If you are interested but cannot make it to the meeting, please contact Rev. Ed Iwamoto at 425-827-2016 or by email at eiwamoto@verizon.net.
VBS – VBS – VBS – PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED
Prayer partners are needed during the week of VBS (7/12-16). A sign-up sheet is available in the Social Hall.
PICNIC/POTLUCK POSTCARDS
On July 18, after worship service, we are holding a Homecoming Potluck in the courtyard (weather permitting) and Social Hall. We will be mailing invitation postcards to many of our Blaine family who have been “missing” from worship and/or other Blaine activities. During fellowship time today, please stop by the postcard table to write a short note of welcome to those who may be on the printed list or to suggest others who you would like to invite to the potluck. Many thanks for helping to keep connected with our friends.
JULY/AUGUST MONTHLY COLLECTION –ATLANTIC STREET CENTER
Our July and August Collection will be for Atlantic Street Center.
We will collect these School Supplies:
Pens, Pencils, Pink Pearl Erasers, Rulers, Pencil Pouches, Lined Paper (college and wide ruled), Markers, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Folders, Composition Books, Back Packs, Scissors Construction Paper, Glue (Elmer’s and glue sticks).
Please leave your donations in the trunk in the Narthex by August 29th. For more information about ASC see www.atlanticstreetcenter.org. Thank you for your continued support. Yasu Okubo
BLOOD DRIVE– JULY 24 also BONE MARROW/ORGAN DONATION
SIGN UP WITH ED WONG
The annual Asian-Pacific Islander Blood Drive will be on July 24, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm at Blaine Memorial. Also today and July 11, Ed Wong will be available to help increase the Asian community knowledge of the programs, answer your questions and to request your sign up for the Bone Marrow and Organ Donation programs. For further information, call Ed at 206 940-9339. Reference: www.BeTheMatch.org and www.DonateLifeToday.com.
CPR CLASS SIGN-UP
The sign-up sheet for the CPR class on August 28, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, will be in the Social Hall this Sunday. Elaine Dondoyano will conduct the class. See the article in the July/August newsletter on page 6 or the posted flyer for more information. Class is limited to 20.
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.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Have you ever thought about being a missionary to another country? Now you can without leaving the comfort of your own community! We are looking are looking for 15 host families for high school students from Japan this summer for 4 weeks! Learn about a new culture while teaching a foreign student about American customs & having the opportunity to witness through lifestyle evangelism! Students arrive in Seattle on July 25th and leave on August 22nd. They will be participating in classes and excursions during the day, and spending evenings and weekends with their host families. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact: Chris Inaba, 206-877-3118, chris.inaba@gmail.com
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS
Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. A free information and support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends will be held the second Wednesday of each onth from 6:30- 8:00 pm at the Mt. Baker Park Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Library. For more information, contact group facilitator, Letitia London, at 206-841-4230.
(See flyer in Social Hall)
Loss of loved ones:
Family of Tak Momoda, who passed away on June 22; husband of Kimiko; father of Linda Ishimitsu, Diane (Stephen) Madison and Martin Momoda; brother of Shig (June) Momoda. Open house remembrance will be held at their home on July 10, at 1:00-4:00 pm.
Family of Margaret Okitsu, who passed away on June 16; sister of Dan (Grace)Hiranaka. No service information available.
Family of Kendo Yasuda, who passed away on June 6; father of Sharonne (Cho) Shimizu and Gary (Shawna) Yasuda; grandfather
of Michelle (Gar) Nishioka, great-grandfather of Jayna and Cameron. Memorial Service was held in Ontario, OR, on June 10.
Family of Kazuko Shimizu, who passed away on May 25; sister of Atsuko (Jim) Arnicar, Akira (Anne) Shimizu and Masaru (Naomi) Shimizu. Private Memorial service was held on May 29.
Those with health concerns:
Diane Bradshaw, recovering from hip surgery; Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, with recurring infections and hospitalizations; Colin’s wife, Cynthia, asks for prayers (see 6/27 for specific prayer request); Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross; Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery; Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley; John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke; Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall
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, Lois Webb
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid) undergoing treatment for cancer; Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), 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: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, 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
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.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Have you ever thought about being a missionary to another country? Now you can without leaving the comfort of your own community! We are looking are looking for 15 host families for high school students from Japan this summer for 4 weeks! Learn about a new culture while teaching a foreign student about American customs & having the opportunity to witness through lifestyle evangelism! Students arrive in Seattle on July 25th and leave on August 22nd. They will be participating in classes and excursions during the day, and spending evenings and weekends with their host families. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact: Chris Inaba, 206-877-3118, chris.inaba@gmail.com
JCCCW RUMMAGE SALE – JULY 10
Start your spring cleaning now. Clean out your storage and support the Japanese Cultural Center! We are looking for donations of items to be sold at our annual Rummage Sale. Items of special interest are: Japanese collectibles, antiques, artwork, dolls, toys, gently-used clothes, household goods, dishes, records, and more. Drop off your donations on July 8th (Thursday) and 9th (Friday) from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Interested volunteers should contact admin@jcccw.org or call (206) 568-7114.
Note: There are several boxes of items found around Blaine that are going to be donated to the rummage sale. Would appreciate a volunteer to pick up and deliver them to JCCCW on July 8 or 9. Please call the office at 206-723-1536. Thank you!!
Loss of loved ones:
Family of Kendo Yasuda, who passed away on June 6; father of Sharonne (Cho) Shimizu and Gary (Shawna) Yasuda; grandfather of Michelle (Gar) Nishioka, great- grandfather of Jayna and Cameron. Memorial Service was held at Community UMC in Ontario, OR on June 10.
Family of Kazuko Shimizu, who passed away on May 25; sister of Atsuko (Jim) Arnicar, Akira (Anne) Shimizu and Masaru (Naomi) Shimizu. Private Memorial service was held on May 29.
Family of Jack Nomi, who passed away on Monday, April 12; husband of Tamaye; father of Julie (James Arzente), Russell (Gwen), Jeffrey (Margie); grandfather of Keiko, Ron, and Wesley. Service was held on June 5.
Those with health concerns:
Colin Yip, Vancouver, BC, son of friends of Joey & Vera Ing, with recurring infections and hospitalizations; Colin’s wife, Cynthia, asks for prayers to heal Colin’s fever and infection, for his doctors’ wisdom to treat him effectively, for elimination of the abscesses in his liver, for hope that he will not require surgery or a third transplant and that his kidney and liver function normally; and for continued strength for Colin and family as they move through his illness
Bill Sakaguchi, who broke his finger while helping to move the cross
Jackie Sakamoto, at home and recovering from colon surgery
Shirley Cawley, grandmother of Jeremiah Cawley
John Williams, neighbor of Niedas, recovering from a recent stroke
Bruce Yamamoto, who dislocated his knee in a fall and having therapy
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, Lois Webb
Those undergoing cancer treatment or in remission:
Michael Chikamura (son of Tak and Mid) undergoing treatment for cancer; Judy Tanouye, Honolulu, friend of Dale Kaneko, with late stage cancer; Kathy (Charles) Mallett of Texas (with tongue/throat cancer), 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: Hana Yamaguchi, Rev. Harry & Miri Murakami, 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
CAMP MEKOKIKO & JAMAICA MISSIONS SHARING – TODAY
Our two mission teams will be sharing their experiences in the Social Hall after worship service. Lunch will be provided. Plan on attending to hear what the teams accomplished and their personal growth because of their involvement. Grant Hoel, of Praying Pelicans, will be visiting us – a big welcome to him!!
PICNIC/POTLUCK POSTCARDS
On July 18, after worship service, we are holding a VBS Sunday and Homecoming Potluck in the courtyard (weather permitting) and Social Hall . We will be mailing invitation postcards to many of our Blaine family who have been “missing” from worship and/or other Blaine activities. During fellowship time today and on July 4 or July 11, please stop by the postcard table to write a short note of welcome to those who may be on the printed list or to suggest others who you would like to invite to the potluck. Many thanks for helping to keep connected with our friends.
SOCIAL JUSTICE MEETING – JULY 11
Anyone interested in Blaine’s movement towards social justice is invited to the meeting on Sunday, July 11, at 11:30 am in the Library. If you are interested but cannot make it to the meeting, please contact Rev. Ed Iwamoto at 425-827-2016 or by email at eiwamoto@verizon.net.
BLOOD DRIVE – SAVE THE DATE – JULY 24
Save the date of Saturday, July 24, for the Asian-Pacific Islander Blood and Bone Marrow Drive, at Blaine Memorial UMC. Volunteers will soon be calling!!
JUNE MONTHLY COLLECTION – EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM
June collection will be for the Emergency Feeding Program. This program will help children who have lost subsidized school lunches. They may be facing hunger when summer vacation begins. Check the poster in the narthex for some of the needed items.
Please leave your donations in the collection trunks in the LAC and Narthex by June 27. Thank you for your continued support.
SUMMER JOINT WORSHIP
Our single summer worship services has begun. Start time is 10:00 am in the Sanctuary with fellowship in the Social Hall for the entire summer through September 5. (Nichigo will be at 11:30 am in the Sanctuary.)
Lost & Found
(in church office)
Black fleece jacket, XL
Blue hoodie cardigan sweater, M (Gap)
Black Reaction female shoes in Nordstrom bag
(if not claimed will be taken to the JCCCW Rummage Sale)
VBS – VBS – VBS – HAVE YOU SIGNED UP TO HELP?
Reminder: Your help is needed during the week of VBS (7/12-16). If you didn’t fill out a form, just call the office and we can find a spot for you. Whatever time you can give (1 hour or 1 day or all week) is appreciated and you will love it. Please call the office (206 723-1536) to get signed up.
CPR CLASS SIGN-UP
The sign-up sheet for the CPR class on August 28, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, will be in the Social Hall this Sunday. Elaine Dondoyano will conduct the class. See the article in the July/August newsletter on page 6 or the posted flyer for more information. Class is limited to 20.
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