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Welcome Rev. Shalom Agtarap!

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Welcome Rev. Shalom Agtarap!

Today we welcomed Rev. Shalom Agtarap as our new Associate Pastor!

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Welcome Rev. Shalom Agtarap

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Please join us for joint worship on Sunday, July 6 at 10:00am as we welcome Rev. Shalom Agtarap, who has been appointed our new Associate Pastor.  Following service, please join us for a cake reception. Rev. Shalom looks forward to meeting you all.

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Summer Worship & Vacation Bible School

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Summer Worship & Vacation Bible School

Summer Worship is at 10:00am from June 1-Sept. 7   Sunday, July 6 – Welcome Rev. Shalom! You are invited to join us this Sunday to meet and worship with Blaine’s new Pastor, Rev. Shalom Agtarap.  Following service, please join us for a cake reception. We look forward to seeing you! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:  WORKSHOP OF WONDERS: IMAGINE AND BUILD WITH GOD.  Experience how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God including music that will wow your ears, interactive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, hands-on mission...

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Grandma’s Attic Rummage Sale — Saturday, May 17

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All are invited to Grandma’s Attic Rummage Sale from 9:00am-3:00pm, May 17 Discover your next treasure in our gym (indoor space).  This huge sale may include, but is certainly not limited to, jewelry, dishware, electronics, art, housewares, clothing, toys and much more. Delicious food will also be sold! To donate goods to the rummage sale, items may be dropped off at the church on Friday night, May 16, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm or Saturday morning 7:00 am-11:00 am.

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May 10 Kimball Garden Day & May 11 Celebrate Mother’s Day!

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Saturday, May 10: Kimball School Garden/Safety Work Day! Kimball Families (children accompanied by an adult), school neighbors, community members, teachers staff, Blaine community are invited to meet at School’s main office entrance at 23rd and Hanford at the following times to help with the garden work day: 9:00am-12:30pm. (Two shifts: 9-10:30 and 10:30-12:00pm or stay for both!) Lunch of pizza and drinks will be provided at 12:00-12:30pm. For more information click here. Sunday, May 11:  Mother’s Day: Join us for food,...

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Celebrating Easter!

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Celebrating Easter!

Please join us for worship this Holy Week as we journey with Jesus to the cross, and come to find in the power of God’s triumphant love, Easter brings new life and hope eternal! APRIL 17: MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP 6:00pm  Kono Chapel  Meditative Service with hand washing and communion APRIL 18: GOOD FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP & WORSHIP at JAPANESE BAPTIST 6:00pm  Fellowship Meal Social Hall (Japanese Baptist Church) 7:00pm  Worship in Sanctuary (Japanese Baptist Church) APRIL 20: EASTER SUNDAY (Help us decorate the flowering cross with...

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Lent Sermon Series March 9 – April 13

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Lent Sermon Series March 9 – April 13

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, survivors and all the families affected by the landslide near Oso.  We will be taking a special offering this Sunday, March 30 to assist in recovery efforts. Our six week Sermon Series is based on the book Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair by Anne Lamott. Stitches uses the metaphor of a quilt to remind us that our lives are made up of so many patches of material, not always matching…yet they are what make up our lives.  And sometimes, if we are honest, we know that those...

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Ash Wednesday, March 5

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Ash Wednesday, March 5

Join us Wednesday, March 5 at 12:00pm or 7:00pm in the Kono Chapel for the imposition of ashes and space to reflect, pray and prepare for the Lenten journey. Both services are in English. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is a 40 day journey of spiritual renewal.  It is time we take to reflect on our relationship with God, practice being present and letting go of what stands in the way of deeper communion with our loving Creator.    ...

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Sukiyaki Dinner March 1

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Sukiyaki Dinner March 1

Bring your friends and family and join us for Sukiyaki Dinner, March 1, 2014 from 4pm-7pm. Take out service begins at 2pm. Adults $14, child (11 & under) $9. We will be entertained by Blaine Ukulele Group, The Megumi Pre-School Singers, and Japanese Dance and Koto performance by Midori Thiel. Special baked goods will be available and Blaine Youth Group will serve Suno Dogs and Italian Sodas. Join us for worship on Sunday, March 2: 10:00am  Joint Sanctuary Service (English Speaking) with communion. 10:00am  Church School for Pre-K-5th...

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Seattle and Denver win!

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Seattle and Denver win!

Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks on their Superbowl win and to the United Methodist Churches of Denver on their food drive challenge win!  Thank you to all who participated in helping to fill the food banks of Seattle and Denver.   Worship this Sunday, Feb. 9 is canceled due to the Winter Storm.  All church activities are canceled Sunday, Feb.9. We are taking every precaution due to slippery roads and icy conditions.  Your safety is our primary concern.  ...

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