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A Letter From Pastor Takeda
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Dear friends,

"Welcome home!"

When we hear the words, we experience a sense of comfort and rest. We are back where we belong.  It is good to be home...

When I board one of the Japanese airlines bound for my native country of Japan, the attendants slightly bow to me and say, "Welcome home" (instead of "Welcome aboard" as they say to visitors).  They make me feel at home.  It is a journey back to where I am from.  Whether it is your family, country, or church, it is always good to be home.

On our own journeys, many of us have "come home" – come home to God.  He says to us all, "Welcome home!" And He still waits for more to make their way back to Him. Until we are all home with Him, join us at Blaine Christian Fellowship as we journey together.

 
Welcome home...
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Meet the Elders of Blaine Christian Fellowship
 
Ryoichi (Pastor) & Lydia Takeda
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Pastor Ryoichi, a native of Japan, became a Christian when he was a junior in high school.  His ministry experiences include pastoring in Japan, two church plants in Toronto, and ministering in White Rock, BC, Canada. He came to Blaine Christian Fellowship in 1997.  Pastor Ryoichi has a passion for teaching and foreign missions. His educational background is commerce (B.Com., Japan) and in theology (M.Div., Regent College - Vancouver, BC.).  He and his wife Lydia met in Japan while she was doing missionary work. They have been married since 1981 and have two children - Christopher-Paul (Chrispy) and JoAnna. They are a truly cross-cultural family - Japanese-Dutch-Canadian ministering in the USA.
 

Email address: rttakeda@bcfcommunity.com

 
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Element_3366a.JPG Luke & Julé are from Birch Bay. They have been married for 35 years and have five sons. They also have 3 beautiful daughter-in-laws & 3 wonderful grandchildren. Favorite Bible Verse: 1 John 3:1-3 & Philipians 4:11-13
1st car: 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser & 1968 VW Bus
Favorite food: BBQ Salmon & Waffles
Favorite web site: www.clarkhoward.com
Favorite sport: Wrestling & Baseball
Most recent book read: "What is the Orthodox Church?" by Marc Dunaway & "The Last Juror" by John Grisham
Favorite vacation spot: Tahiti
Where you were born: Vancouver, WA & Bellingham, WA
Country you would most like to visit: Peru & Italy
Favorite childhood toy: Pedal-powered Jeep & Chatty Cathy Doll
 
Dan DeMent
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Dan is from Custer, WA. Dan has been married to Nancy for 33 years. He has two children: Gail & Cory. Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31
1st car: 1960 Ford Falcon 4-Door, Battleship Gray
Favorite food: Anything Mexican
Favorite web site: www.msn.com
Favorite sport: Mariner Baseball
Most recent book read: "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren
Favorite vacation spot: Day trips in Western Washington
Where you were born: Bellingham, WA
Country you would most like to visit: Israel
Favorite childhood toy: Pop-gun
 
Dave & Debbii Anderson
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Dave & Debbii are from Blaine. The Andersons have been married for 32 years. They have three children: Whitney, Kelsey & Skyler, in addition to a beautiful granddaughter - Hailey.

Favorite Bible Verse: Galatians 2:20 & Romans 8:28
1st car: 1963 Ford Fairmont & 1973 Vega
Favorite food: BBQ Ribs & Kethcup Chips
Favorite web site: www.amazon.com
Favorite sport: Weight Lifting & Basketball
Most recent book read: "Mind Over Back Pain" by John E. Sarno & "Wild At Heart" by John Eldridge
Favorite vacation spot: Kona, HI
Where you were born: Mount Vernon, WA & Cottonwood, ID
Country you would most like to visit: Tahiti & Ireland
Favorite childhood toy: Stuffed elephant named Onitz & horse named Kangaroo

 
Rod & Kathy Smith
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Rod and Kathy live in Blaine, WA.

Fun facts on the Smiths coming soon!!!

 
Jared and Stacy Haechton (Elders in training)
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Jared and Stacy joined our church after moving up here to pursue education at ACTS seminary in Langley, B.C.  The Haechtons plan on someday leaving for the mission field, but are appreciated as a blessing to us at this time.  The Haechtons have two sons, Wesley and Micah. 

 
Meet the Youth Pastors
 
Justin Long
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Justin was raised in the bustling metropolis of Archie, Missouri.  He got his first experience working with youth as a camp counselor at Black Forest Camp and Conference Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado and as a youth worker at the First Baptist Church of Archie, the church he grew up in.  He moved to Blaine in order to attend Trinity Western University, where he received a degree in Biblical studies and linguistics.

Ann was raised in the Seattle area and migrated north to attend school at Western Washington University, where she received a degree in elementary education and Spanish.  She has always enjoyed working with children and young people and has done so throughout her whole life.

They both desire to see youth move from a place of having a knowledge of God to passionate pursuit of Him.

Email address: funkmasterj@bcfcommunity.com

 
Meet the staff of Blaine Christian Fellowship
 

Bookkeeper:  Heather Bruland

Church Publications/Website Maintenance:  Sandy Rasmussen

Email us at office@bcfcommunity.com.

 
Blaine Christian Fellowship Leadership Team
  • Max & Ann Archer
  • Dustin & Heather Bruland
  • Jim & Mary Lang
  • Shon & Teresa Smith
  • Cail & Sandy Rasmussen