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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Jul 16, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

  • Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
  • Hybrid Worship
  • July 16, 2023
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Order of Worship

Prelude
You Are Mine
By David Haas
Kathy Onishi
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Call to Worship
(Based on VBS Lessons)
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Opening Hymn
This Is the Day x2 (UMH #657)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Opening Prayer
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
First Scripture Reading
Matthew 6:5-14 (NRSVUE, JLB)
Marisa Ikegami, Tsutomu Nagoya
Prayer of Commissioning
Asian Camp and Zephyr Point Campers
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music
Food Truck Party • Feed My Sheep
BS Volunteers, Campers, Church School
VBS Reflections
VBS Participants
Prayer of the People
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Introduction to the Offering
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Special Music for Offering
The Good Stuff
VBS Volunteers and Campers
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Announcements
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
*Closing Hymn
We Are the Church (UMH #558)
Eugene and Kathy Onishi
*Benediction
Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Postlude
My Life Is In You, Lord
By Daniel Gardner Kathy Onishi
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Karen Yokota Love

VBS Daily Themes and Scriptures

Food Truck Party Theme

• “Give Us Our Daily Bread.” (Matthew 6:11)

VBS Bible Stories

• Day 1: God Provides Manna and Quail (Exodus 16)

• Day 2: Elijah, the widow, and the Endless Oil (1 Kings 17:8-16)

• Day 3: Daniel and Friends Eating the Good Stuff (Daniel 1)

• Day 4: Jesus Feeds the 5,000 Plus (John 6: 1-13)

• Day 5: Jesus Cooks the Catch of the Day (John 21:1-17) Reflection Questions: How often do you ask God for what you need? Can you think of a time that God provided something that you really needed? If so, how did it happen? How are you spiritually nourished by God?

Reflection Questions

• How often do you ask God for what you need?

• Can you think of a time that God provided something that you really needed? If so, how did it happen?

• How are you spiritually nourished by God?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, July 17, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Micah 1:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Complementary: Psalm 92; Leviticus 26:3-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Tuesday, July 18, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Jeremiah 49:7-11; Ephesians 4:17-5:2
Complementary: Psalm 92; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Ephesians 4:17-5:2
Wednesday, July 19, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 142; Obadiah 15-21; Matthew 13:10-17
Complementary: Psalm 92; Proverbs 11:23-30; Matthew 13:10-17
Thursday, July 20, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Isaiah 44:1-5; Hebrews 2:1-9
Complementary: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 41:21-29; Hebrews 2:1-9
Friday, July 21, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Ezekiel 39:21-29; Hebrews 6:13-20
Complementary: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 44:9-17; Hebrews 6:13-20
Saturday, July 22, 2023:
Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Exodus 14:9-25; Matthew 7:15-20
omplementary: Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 44:18-20; Matthew 7:15-20

Asian Camp! • July 23-28

(for incoming 10th grade-2 years post-high school)
Register by June 25, here

“Looking Back” by Fumiko Kimura

Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • July 5 – August 24

Puget Sound Sumi Artists (PSSA) presents Sumi Strokes of Summer, an exhibit of Sumi Fine Art and a memorial tribute to its founder, Fumiko Kimura (December 1929-March 2023), and a retrospective of 37 years of PSSA art. This event will be held at the Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center (210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371), July 5 – August 24, 9am-4pm, M-F (except holidays). Read more.

Reconciling Ministries Virtual Film Screening (Zoom only) • July 18 and 19

Join the Blaine Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries team for a virtual film screening and discussion event. We’ll be watching and discussing the 2019 documentary film UnUnited: Fighting for LGBTQ Inclusion in the United Methodist Church.

We will host 2 different screening dates/times:

  • Tuesday, July 18 from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Wednesday, July 19 from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

The Zoom link to join this event will be shared via email on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com.

Ongoing Donations for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees

Items being collected: At this time, we have an abundance of some items and so we are NOT in need of clothing or children’s toys. Especially needed items are women’s products, toothpaste, personal care items, rice cookers, blenders, mixing bowls, microwave ovens, toasters, mixers, irons, dish sets, towels, and blankets.

Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours:

Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday – Friday between 10:00am-4:00PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.

South King County Response Center Collection & Volunteer Hours:

The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm, same time as the Tukwila Pantry at 3118 S. 140th St. Seattle. Please text Kim Parks at (206) 683-1707 when you would like to help. Please wear a mask and bring a marking pen and measuring tape if possible. Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: aarakakilock@gmail.com.

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Spiritual Formation Center

Posted by on Jul 11, 2023 in Congregational Care, Spiritual Formation, Weekly Calendar

A drive in Rocha Pinto towards Luanda, Angola (Africa) and away from the sunset. Courtesy of Al Monte Gomes/Wikipedia.

Loud and Clear

By Anne Arakaki-Lock, photo courtesy of Wikipedia

This past Tuesday, Terri Pittman and I paid a visit to one of our beloved elders. It’s a privilege to visit as many friends we know. Don’t we learn and gain something from them every time? Here was our big takeaway on this visit.

The three of us were chatting at the dining room table about an accident that our elderly friend had just avoided. She explained how she stopped her car on the side of the road one day and started getting out on the driver’s side. Though the other car was driving “fast” as she described, she claimed it was her fault. She explained how she had opened her door and the other car clipped her side view mirror as she was about to step out. Fortunately, she was not hurt. But when the other driver stopped and examined his damaged car, she immediately apologized. In turn though, his mirror was broken, she was surprised that he had played down the damage to her. She showed us her own car in the driveway and brushed off the little scratch on her side view mirror.

Our friend then looked at Terri and me and asked, “Isn’t it true: ‘…a soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.’?” We both nodded in total agreement.

But the story doesn’t end here: that night I was doing my morning devotions (yes, I was late that day and did my devotions in the evening when I got home). The reading for that day was Proverbs 13, 14, 15. Do you think that was a coincidence that earlier in the day I had just heard Mrs. H quote Proverbs 15:1? The verse wouldn’t have stuck as well if God hadn’t used an angel to say it out loud to me earlier that same afternoon.

Sometimes, in fact, very often for me, God times His lessons so I can hear him even better.

Anne Arakaki-Lock serves as a member of Blaine Memorial UMC’s Congregational Care team.

July Lectionary

Season After Pentecost

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
July 2, 2023
Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13 Jeremiah 28:5-9 Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
July 9, 2023
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Zechariah 9:9-12 Psalm 145:8-14 Romans 7:15-25a? Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 16, 2023
Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119:105-112 Isaiah 55:10-13 Psalm 65:(1-8), 9-13 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 23, 2023
Genesis 28:10-19a Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19 or Isaiah 44:6-8 Psalm 86:11-17 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
July 30, 2023
Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

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A Time to Grow!

Posted by on Jul 11, 2023 in Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Spiritual Formation, Weekly Calendar

The Revs. John Go and Mia MiKyung Park share their summer garden veggies.

A Time to Grow

By the Rev. Mia MiKyung Park

After Pentecost, the season in the church calendar is known as Ordinary Time, and its liturgical color is green. This color symbolizes the hope of new life that we attain through Jesus Christ. Green represents nature, growth, rebirth, health, hope, and various positive elements associated with overall well-being. Ordinary Time falls between the seasons of Christmas and Easter, during which we engage in observing, discussing, and actively participating in God’s ongoing work in the world. It is a time of growth.

This spring, my spouse and I planted around 15 lettuces in our small, raised vegetable bed. Not too long ago, we harvested about 10 lettuces. When we first planted the tiny lettuce plants we received from our friend, they appeared fragile, and I doubted if they would survive. However, through John’s tender care, determination, and providing them with enough water, they began to take root and grow. After a while, he applied fertilizer when they seemed to not grow as expected. When I look at our small vegetable bed, I am reminded of our children and youth in the faith community and how we can support and help them grow, flourish, and bear fruit. I believe the education of children and youth requires fertile soil of home, school, church, or other spiritual spaces. At church, they can deepen their faith, explore their spirituality, and engage in the community of faith near and far. The faith community offers a supportive network of guidance, mentorship and a sense of belonging. It is within these spaces we provide opportunities for young people to learn about compassion, grace, forgiveness and the values that form the foundation of their characters. I am grateful for Blaine Memorial where we strive to be a rich and abundant soil for our young people and adults as well.

Church School Superintendent, Sai Hanaoka, presents a message for the children during Sunday Worship.

As the school year quickly approaches its end, I am humbled to recall the memories from the past school year. I am grateful for our dedicated Church School Teachers who continue to plant seeds of God’s grace and love in the hearts of our children. Our Church School Teachers meet every Wednesday evening via Zoom for check-ins and to discuss upcoming Sunday activities and events. I am deeply thankful for our Church School Superintendent, Sai Hanaoka, who teaches, guides, and supports our children and teachers. Additionally, I express my heartfelt gratitude to our BYG directors and leaders for their dedication. They gather via Zoom every Monday to check in with each other and discuss upcoming BYG activities. I am excited to prepare for this summer with all these dedicated leaders and congregations as we seek God’s guidance. This summer holds much excitement as we make arrangements to send eight youth to Jr. High Camp, six high schoolers to Asian Camp, and prepare for Vacation Bible School. What a wonderful teamwork we are witnessing as a part of the wonderful team with God and families. We are all wonderfully and fearfully created in God’s image (Psalm 139:14).

The Rev. Mia MiKyung Park presents the Children’s Message during Sunday Worship. “It is within these spaces we provide opportunities for young people to learn about compassion, grace, forgiveness and the values that form the foundation of their characters,” shares Rev. Mia.

The Church School memorization for June is John 10:10 where Jesus says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

This Ordinary Time will be a wonderful time of experiencing God’s abundance through the life of Jesus, whom we follow and resemble. Because of the life of Jesus, our true selves are restored and rebuilt by God’s grace, growing as “we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ,” as the Apostle Paul directs us in Ephesians 4:13. May this Ordinary Time be extraordinary as we continue to grow as faithful stewards of our gracious God. Let us embark on the summer with hope and prayer, embracing the blessings that await us. Have a blessed summer!

The Rev. Mia MiKyung Park serves as Associate Pastor of Blaine Memorial UMC.

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Innovation Hub Update!

Posted by on Jul 11, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Innovation Hub, Small Groups, Weekly Calendar

Reconciling Ministries Virtual Film Screening (Zoom Only) • July 18 & 19

Join the Blaine Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries team for a virtual film screening and discussion event. We’ll be watching and discussing the 2019 documentary film UnUnited: Fighting for LGBTQ Inclusion in the United Methodist Church.

We will host 2 different screening dates/times:

  • Tuesday, July 18 from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Wednesday, July 19 from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

The Zoom link to join this event will be shared via email on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com.

A group of Blaine young adults and friends went hiking at Twin Falls and enjoyed a lunch together on Sunday, June 25.

New Summer Ministry Ways!

By Lynne Onishi

Greetings from the Innovation Hub!

We’re all looking forward to another summer of hikes, movie nights, fellowship, and adventure. We’re grateful and excited to be doing ministry in new ways that will speak to young people and folks of all ages. Here are just a few highlights of our summer so far. Take a look!

Film Nights:

The Innovation Hub is excited to put on more film and discussion nights this summer! As I’m writing this, the team is planning for a documentary screening and time of discussion around LGBTQ+ folks in the church.

Young Adult Hikes:

Summer is in full swing as our young adult hiking group hits the trails after a long winter season of indoor activities. This hiking ministry provides opportunities for young people to get outdoors, experience creation, and come to know one another more fully as we share in conversation and reflection.

RM Straw Poll:

On Sunday, May 21, the Reconciling Ministries team conducted a straw poll to learn about your attitudes about the reconciling statement and possible affiliation with Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). This is an important step in our congregation’s discernment process. It is not an official vote, but rather a way for our team to hear from you as we plan our next steps.

Church members participate in a straw poll ballot to voice their vote on becoming a Reconciling Ministries churc.

The straw poll ballot asked congregants to read a “reconciling statement” and then choose a number 1 through 5 to indicate current disagreement or support. We also included space for comments and questions for the team. Of the 73 ballots submitted, 66 ballots indicated support for the statement and affiliation with RMN. There were many important questions raised, and the RM team wants to be intentional about addressing your concerns so everyone in our church feels informed.

Friends met at Seattle First UMC to welcome Pride Parade guests.

Most of the questions we received revolved around the impact of affiliating with RMN. While there’s no way to know exactly how affiliating with RMN will impact our unique congregation, we can look for some resources and words of wisdom from other churches who have done this already. Our team is currently reaching out to other local churches who have been through the process, and we are hoping to put together a panel of church leaders to help answer some of your questions. We also want to offer you more space for questions and conversations with our team. The RM team will be hosting a drop-in time during fellowship hour some weeks after worship service. Please be on the lookout for additional details about this!

Lynne Onishi prepares to serve refreshments to parade attendees at last month’s Pride Parade.

The IH team and RM Task Force are always looking for new folks to join us. If you feel called to lend your voice to these important ministries, we invite you to join us at our next team zoom meeting.

Please contact Lynne (lynneonishi@gmail.com) or any of the other team members for more information. Lynne Onishi serves as the director for the Blaine Youth Group and is the Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries Convener.

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Walking the Talk!

Posted by on Jul 9, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Giving, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Weekly Calendar

Walking the Talk!

By Justine, photos by Ryan Kozu and Audrey Hwang

At the ACRS’ Walk For Rice, Team Blaine raised $11,800 for low-income families!

THANK YOU, BLAINE COMMUNITY!

A big THANK YOU to our Team Blaine walkers and the rest of the Blaine community for everyone’s amazing support with this year’s ACRS Walk for Rice! Team Blaine had a fantastic turnout on June 17th at Seward Park – with close to 50 walkers this year, we were the largest team walking on a misty Saturday morning to support the ACRS Food Bank.

ACRS Executive Director Michael Byun, Rev. Karen, and Justine

At the closing ceremony, Team Blaine was recognized by ACRS as being in second place among all Walk for Rice fundraising teams for raising over $11,500! That is the most Team Blaine has raised in the nine years that I’ve been walking in the Walk for Rice – WAY TO GO!!

Team Blaine members socializing before the walk

Our donations will help ACRS to provide culturally familiar food for low-income seniors and families for many months. ACRS has not yet reached their $325,000 fundraising goal, and they will still be accepting donations during the summer, so it’s not too late to donate to Team Blaine and the Walk for Rice. Thanks so much for your support of this important community resource!

Team Blaine had a strong showing with over 45 walkers at Seward Park!

Justine serves as the captain for Team Blaine for this year’s ACRS’ Walk for Rice.

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Posted by on Jul 7, 2023 in Blaine Youth Group, Church News & Events, Congregational Care, Giving, Innovation Hub, Pastors' Columns, Prayer, Sermons, Service Opportunities, Small Groups, Spiritual Formation, Sunday Worship, Weekly Calendar

Welcome!

  • July 9, 2023
  • Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
  • Hybrid Worship
  • Thank you to Terri Pittman for today’s beautiful flower arrangement!
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Order of Worship

Prelude
Blessed Assurance
Music by Phoebe P. Knapp Setting by John Carter
Yuki Sofronas
Welcome of Grace and Greeting
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Call to Worship
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
*Opening Hymn
Jesus Loves Me (UMH #191)
Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas
Opening Prayer
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Scripture Reading
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 (NRSVUE)
Malia Yamamoto, Tsutomu Nagoya
Children’s Message
Sai Hanaoka
Special Music
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (TFWS #2159)
Phil Onishi and Yuki Sofronas
Sermon
What is Your Call to Do and to Be?
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Hymn of Reflection
What a Friend We Have in Jesus (UMH #526)
Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas
Introduction to the Offering
Malia Yamamoto
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #94)
Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas
Prayer of Dedication
Malia Yamamoto
Announcements
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Closing Hymn
You Are the Seed (UMH #583)
Michelle Vaughan and Yuki Sofronas
*Benediction
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Postlude
Peaceful Meditation
Music by Paul Fey
Yuki Sofronas
Passing of the Peace
Rev. Mia MiKyung Park
Have a wonderful week!

Sermon Reflection Questions

  • In verses 16-19 in today’s passage, Jesus uses a metaphor of children in the marketplace. What is the meaning behind this metaphor, and what is Jesus trying to convey?
  • In verses 28-29, Jesus offers a famous invitation to those who are weary and burdened. What does he mean by “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” and what does Jesus’ promise to those who come to him?
  • In verse 29, Jesus describes himself as “gentle and humble in heart.” What does this reveal about his character, and how does it apply to you?
  • What is an invitation of Jesus in today’s passage that applies to you, and how can you share it with others?

Upcoming Lectionary Scriptures

Monday, July 10, 2023
Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 27:30-46; Romans 1:18-25
Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 27:1-11, 16-22; Romans 1:18-25
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 29:1-14; Romans 3:1-8
Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 28:10-17; Romans 3:1-8
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Semi-continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Genesis 29:31-35; John 13:1-17
Complementary: Psalm 131; Jeremiah 13:1-11; John 13:1-17
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Exodus 3:1-6; Romans 2:12-16
Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 48:1-5; Romans 2:12-16
Friday, July 14, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Deuteronomy 32:1-10; Romans 15:14-21
Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 48:6-11; Romans 15:14-21
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Semi-continuous: Psalm 119:105-112; Isaiah 2:1-4; John 12:44-50 Complementary: Psalm 65:9-13; Isaiah 52:1-6; John 12:44-50

Announcements

VBS is this week: July 10-14!

VBS Collections • July 8-16

We are preparing for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) from July 10-14! This year’s theme is Food Truck Party on a Roll with God! We are asking kindly for the following items:

Portable Picnic Table with foldable seats: We are looking to borrow this from Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 16.

Koinobori/Fish kite decorations: Indicate your name on each item so we can return it to you! Small packs of snacks including: granola bars dried fruit juice boxes soda pop

Hygiene products: soap toothbrushes toothpaste shampoo conditioner deodorant shaving gel hand sanitizer Please leave your donations in the black treasure chest box in the Narthex and feel free to contact Pastor Mia at miablaine2020@gmail.com and/or Susan Lee at blainevbs@gmail.com with questions.

VBS 2023 and Asian Camp!

This summer’s Camping Ministries and Vacation Bible School schedules are out! Save dates for your children and youth!

July 10-14
Vacation Bible School
10am-3pm
Register now: blainevbs.square.site
July 23-28 Asian Camp
(for incoming 10th grade-2 years post-high school)
Register by June 25, here

“Looking Back” by Fumiko Kimura

Sumi Strokes of Summer Exhibit • July 5 – August 24

Puget Sound Sumi Artists (PSSA) presents Sumi Strokes of Summer, an exhibit of Sumi Fine Art and a memorial tribute to its founder, Fumiko Kimura (December 1929-March 2023), and a retrospective of 37 years of PSSA art. This event will be held at the Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center (210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371), July 5 – August 24, 9am-4pm, M-F (except holidays). Read more.

Reconciling Ministries Virtual Film Screening (Zoom only) • July 18 and 19

Join the Blaine Innovation Hub and Reconciling Ministries team for a virtual film screening and discussion event. We’ll be watching and discussing the 2019 documentary film UnUnited: Fighting for LGBTQ Inclusion in the United Methodist Church.

We will host 2 different screening dates/times:

  • Tuesday, July 18 from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Wednesday, July 19 from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

The Zoom link to join this event will be shared via email on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Onishi at lynneonishi@gmail.com.

Ongoing Donations for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees

Items being collected: At this time, we have an abundance of some items and so we are NOT in need of clothing or children’s toys. Especially needed items are women’s products, toothpaste, personal care items, rice cookers, blenders, mixing bowls, microwave ovens, toasters, mixers, irons, dish sets, towels, and blankets.

Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours:

Collection items can be dropped off to the Blaine Memorial Social Hall from Tuesday – Friday between 10:00am-4:00PM. Please call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.

South King County Response Center Collection & Volunteer Hours:

The Donation Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm, same time as the Tukwila Pantry at 3118 S. 140th St. Seattle. Please text Kim Parks at (206) 683-1707 when you would like to help. Please wear a mask and bring a marking pen and measuring tape if possible. Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: aarakakilock@gmail.com.

Read our latest issue of the Beacon!

The July edition of the Beacon features stories from our church in celebration of Summer! Download the PDF!

July 2023 Calendar

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