Please join us for Vespers tonight, January 4th 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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1. Please join us for….
The Seasons of Advent and Christmas
Please join us for worship in Season of Advent, and for our Christmas Worship Celebrations, as we prepare for and welcome the presence of Jesus our Christ, into our lives and this world.
Sunday, December 14
10 am • 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.
Sunday, December 21
10 am • Christmas Sunday – The Word in Music
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 – Kono Chapel
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.
Wednesday, 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.
2. Sowing Seeds for Fruitful Ministry
Stewardship Series – 2015
We are continuing to receive pledge commitment cards throughout December, and so you are invited to bring them by the Church office or drop them in the offering baskets during worship. If you would like a pledge packet or pledge card, please speak with the office staff or one of our pastors. Thank you always for your generosity and commitment to make Blaine Memorial a difference-making congregation!
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Reminder: Joint Worship this Sunday, November 30th at 10am.
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!!
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.
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!
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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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!
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.
Community News
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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1. Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, October 26, 12:30PM-2PM
BLAINE MEMORIAL UMC PARKING LOT
3001 24TH AVE SOUTH
(down the street from Kimball Elementary on Hanford)
KIDS,COME DRESSED UP IN YOUR BEST COSTUME!
RAIN OR SHINE!
Kids will trick-or-treat from decorated cars, just like they would go door-to-door in a neighborhood. Hot dogs and apple cider will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors for a safe and fun Halloween experience! Please, no gory or violent costumes.
FOR CHILDREN AGES 11 AND UNDER
CANDY|HOT DOGS|CRAFTS|THEMED CARS|APPLE CIDER
2. October Monthly Collection for Operation Nightwatch
Our October Collection will be for Operation Nightwatch, which is an interdenominational Christian ministry serving the poor and homeless. In order to help people attain their highest level of self-reliance, we provide:
• spiritual care and hope for the community at night
• compassionate relief and shelter placement for homeless women, men and children
• low-cost housing and support services for seniors and the disabled
• education and encouragement for others to respond to those in need
Our October Collection…
new, men’s White athletic socks
Please leave your donations in the collection trunks in the Narthex and Lee Activity Center by October 27. Thank you for your continued support of our monthly projects.
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1. Come be a part of Blaine Memorial’s Music Ministry
After their summer breaks, our Music Ministry Groups have begun rehearsing for the Fall in September…. and it is a perfect time for new people to come join in singing praises to God through the gift of music.
• Chancel Choir – Rehearsals on Wednesday nights – 7 pm in the Sanctuary
Leader: Eugene Onishi
• Summit Band – Rehearsals on Thursday nights - 7 pm in the Lee Center
Leader: Nathan Seder
• Bell Choir – Beginning October 7 – 7 pm
Leader: Sumi Yoshioka (206-932-6649/sumiy@hotmail.
Do You Love Bells? Then We Need You!
It isn’t often that we have two openings for new ringers. If you love the sound of handbells, can count (reading music is not a requirement), love the challenge of making music as a team (each ringer plays two notes), can commit to weekly Tuesday night rehearsals and playing once every 4-6 weeks in Sanctuary worship, want to make music and praise God through ringing handbells, please contact me so I can answer your questions, and join us!
• Ukulele/BUGS – Thursdays (1 pm) and Sundays (11:45 am)
Leader: Dick Nagaoka
2. Blaine Benefit Bazaar
Saturday, October 4, 11 am – 6 pm
Hey there!…. the Blaine Benefit Bazaar is just a couple of weeks away! Come join us for the many favorites you have come to know and love so well, and also some new things that will be taking place this year that we are really excited about. And we hope that you will join us!
Farmer’s Market @ Blaine Bazaar
This year, we will open up the Social Hall for Bazaar activities, as we have invited local crafters, and are bringing in fresh produce, plants and flowers to create a Farmer’s market atmosphere for your enjoyment. Also our delicious homemade apple and blueberry pies will be sold up in the Social Hall as well.
FYI…. Take Out in the Webb Room this year!
This year we have moved our Take Out to the Webb Room… please share that info with your family and friends who are interested in Take Out. This will bring together the Take Out with the Farmer’s Market and Pie Sale!
Entertainment and Fun to Bless You!
Again this year we will have a variety of cultural entertainment on Lee Activity Center stage for those who will be dining in with us. Also new this year…. we will have a Children’s Cultural Craft area lead by our friends at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW).
Ticket Packets were mailed out this last week….
If you did not receive a packet and would like one, please contact the Church office, or talk with Pam Haruta.
Take a Bazaar flyer to the places you frequent.
The best way for us to share our Bazaar with others is to get the word out! Please take a flyer (or two) to business you frequent and ask (yes, please ask!) if it would be possible to post the flyer for your Church. Thanks!
Come join our volunteer workforce!
We hope that you will add your presence to our talented and committed workforce! There is a place for everyone! Sign-ups will be coming very soon, so we hope that you will consider joining us in this way!
3. Next Joint Worship Service at Blaine Memorial
Sunday, October 5, 2014 – 10 am  – World Communion Sunday
Bazaar Celebration Worship
Followed by Fellowship Lunch