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Aldersgate United Methodist Church
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A vibrant and inclusive Christian community
growing in faith, love, health and service
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Aldersgate UMC
14230 SE Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 746-9800
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Associate Pastor
Church Office
Children, Youth, Family
Preschool Director
Core Leaders
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August 21
September Calendar Deadline
August 24
Youth Pool Party
August 26
Jubilee School Service
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Sept 3
One Service 10am
Sept 4
Church Office Closed
Sept 6
Handbell Choir Resumes
Chancel Choir Resumes
Sept 7
ACP Parent Orientation
Sept 10
Club 345 Dinner
Youth Group Dinner
Sept 11-12
ACP Back to School
Sept 13-14
ACP Classes Begin
Sept 17
Education Hour Starts
Youth Group Kick-Off
Sept 18
October Calendar Deadline
Sept 20
Gospel of John Class
Sept 24
ALL Church Foot Golf
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Church Leadership
Click these links to read the minutes of the Core Leadership Team and the monthly minutes of the Ministry Teams.
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Thanks Kim!
I wish to send Kim Brewer a big thank you for a new supply of "greeting cards".
These are beautifully handmade, with love, for the Aldersgate Church Family.
THANK YOU!!
~~~ The Sunshine Card
Lady (Wilma Tucker)
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Sermon:
"Prevenient Grace: God Got There First
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Scripture Lesson:
Acts 11:23-24
This Sunday
While Pastor Brad is on vacation, we will have three weeks to consider grace at work in our lives and in the church. We'll use Scripture from the book of Acts and look at the various ways that God's grace acts in the lives of God's people. We'll also connect with our Wesleyan heritage and use language of prevenient (going before us), justifying (meeting us when we turn to meet God), and sanctifying (moving us toward Christian perfection in love).
For this first week in the series, we begin with the recognition that God's grace is already present in the world around us, before we do a thing. We will meet Barnabas who "saw the grace of God" when he visited Antioch. There is a comfort in knowing that God got there before we did. Let us make room for gratitude and forgiveness and love because we know we are surrounded by God's grace. Read Acts 11:23-24 to prepare.
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Back to School Blessing
August 27
For all children, teachers, and other school/district staff who are going back to school, we will offer a blessing during Children's Time in worship on August 27. Children who wish to bring their backpacks or notebooks to Children's time on August 27 are welcome to do so for the blessing. Kindergartners and preschoolers are also welcome to participate. This is also a great day to bring a friend!
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Only One Worship Service
Sunday, September 3
Just a reminder, on
Sunday, September 30 there will be only one worship service at 10:00am due to the Labor Day holiday.
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New Banners
The new banners in the sanctuary emphasize Alders-gate's continuing growth in FAITH, LOVE, HEALTH and SERVICE. They were designed and made by Norma Line and Bill Ferguson and the cost covered by the Flower Committee. We hope you like them.
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Thank You Garnet!
For almost 10 years Garnet Ormsby has served as a regular office volunteer coming to church every Monday morning to help with clerical jobs. She processes the attendance forms, prepares the children's clipboards, tidies the sanctuary, stuffs envelopes, etc. She has been so faithful and helpful. We have been truly blessed by her hard work and dedication. Garnet will retire from her position at the end of September.
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Regular Office Help Needed
We are in need of another regular office volunteer since Garnet is retiring from the position at the end of September. This volunteer is needed on Mondays (preferably) or Tuesdays to help for two hours. The duties could be split between a couple people and involves:
- Log the Sunday headcount, process the attendance forms and tally up the names of people who have signed up for activities
- Archive the Sunday bulletin and inserts
- Prepare the children's clipboards
- Tidy up the sanctuary and narthex, stock prayer cards and offering envelopes, straighten hymnals
- Help with occasional tasks like stuffing envelopes
We'd like the volunteer to start in September when Garnet is around to help with training. If you have questions, or think you might be interested in doing part or all of these duties, please contact Wendi in the church office, [email protected].
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Music Ministry
If you play an instrument or sing, consider joining an Aldersgate music group.
- Worship Band performs at the first service each Sunday. Rehearsals are usually weekly on Thursdays at 7:00pm. Contact is Roger Ingalls.
- Handbell Choir (Canterbury Bells) performs at the second service once a month, October-June. They rehearse weekly and the first rehearsal is Wednesday, September 6 at 6:30pm. Contact is Pam Johnson.
- Adult (& Youth) Choir (Chancel Choir) performs at the second service each Sunday, September-June. They rehearse weekly and the first rehearsal is Wednesday, September 6 at 7:30pm. Contact is Hanae Straub.
- Aldersgate Instrumental Ensemble performs 3-4 times per year. They rehearse once a month on the 3rd Tuesday and the first rehearsal is Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00pm. Contact is Rick Wilson.
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Ushers Needed
The first service is in need of more ushers to add to the usher rotation. Basically an usher comes to church 15-20 minutes early, greets people, hands out the Sunday bulletin, lights the altar candles, does a headcount, collects the offering, assists visitors, and tidies up the sanctuary after the service. Youth and adults are welcome to serve as ushers. With enough volunteers, usher serve every 6-8 weeks. If you are interested in serving as an 1st service usher, please contact David James ([email protected], 425-643-2970)
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Kitchen Range Hood
Are you renovating your kitchen? The church has a very nice stainless steel residential kitchen range hood for sale for a donation. It is a 48-inch Broan Elite 61000 series, model #614804 and is practically brand-new. The church is upgrading to a commercial kitchen range hood to meet the requirements of the bigger ovens. If you are interested, contact
Rich Detering or
Dave Carver.
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Young Adult Ministry-"At the Crossroads"
"At the Crossroads" is a young adult fellowship group. Join us at Crossroads mall for dinner, conversation, and laughter every 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm by The Stage. On a typical night, we enjoy our meal while discussing the adventures life presents us and the journeys we dream to take. Additional, quarterly events are held every season and include hikes, board game nights, a Christmas party, and the Young Adult summer BBQ. Events are posted to Facebook on a monthly basis. Upcoming events:
- September Dinner: Due to the Labor Day holiday, moved to Monday Sept. 11 at 7:00pm at Crossroads Mall
- Hike to Twin Falls: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6:00pm. Carpool at 5:30pm from the Eastgate Park & Ride.
- October Dinner: Monday October 3 at 7:00pm at Crossroads Mall.
- November Dinner: Monday November 6 at 7:00pm at Crossroads Mall.
"At the Crossroads" is an open and inclusive community. The goal is create fellowship amongst Young Adults founded on the love demonstrated by Jesus Christ for all people. All are welcome, so feel free to bring a friend. For more information, Call, text or email Katie Olleman (425-457-3324).
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Youth Group (6th-12th Grade)
Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. All youth from 6th-12th grade are welcome. If you have questions about the youth program, contact
Jen Hoerber.
Click here for the summer schedule. Here are some upcoming events:
*August 20 -
Youth Group, 6:00-8:00pm
*August 24 - Pool Party @ the Newport Hills Pool, 4:00-7:00pm
*August 27 - Youth Group, 6:00-8:00pm
*Sept 3 - NO Youth Group due to the Labor Day holiday
*Sept 10 - Dinner at 5:30pm, Youth Group, 6:30-7:30pm
*Sept 17 - Youth Group Kick-Off, 6:00-8:00pm
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Club 345 (3rd~4th~5th Grade)
September 10
Kids in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades meet once a month on Sunday evening for dinner and a fun activity. The next meeting is Sept. 10. Parents and church members please sign up to provide the dinner or help lead the activity.
Contact is Jen Hoerber, [email protected].
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Jubilee Reach Service Day
August 26
We look ahead to another opportunity to serve our local community. The 13th annual Jubilee Reach Service Day is coming up on August 26th. It is an opportunity for those of us in a church to assist a school and its teachers in preparing their classrooms for the upcoming year. We have partnered with Puesta del Sol, the Spanish language school that sits just behind Tyee Middle School. In other words, it's our neighbor just down the street. We can choose whether we work in the morning (8:00am-12:00pm) or afternoon (1:00-5:00pm) or both. Our tasks will be to assist teachers in their classrooms. Volunteers will be asked to decorate classrooms, organize supplies, create bulletin boards, get desks ready, sort curriculum sheets, and anything else needed by the teacher. There are no age restrictions, easy access for everyone, and it will be fun and fulfilling. It's a great opportunity to be in service with a neighbor. Please sign up!
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People with Health Concerns
Jon & Wilma Tucker's granddaughter Meredith
*Kathy Maybee's son-in-law William
*Betty Fredeen's friend Dale
*Dan & Jo Wallis' friend Marta
*Bill Ferguson
*Bonnie McAuliffe
*Colleen Olleman's nephew Kris
*Gwen Pazan's mother Marjorie
Additional Prayers
*Missionary Katherine Parker,
Erin & Jessica Ferguson, incarcerated men and women, Blumenthal family in Missouri
To submit a prayer request to the Prayer Chain, email
Dorothy Bennet
t, the Prayer Chain Coordinator. You can also fill out a pew prayer card on Sunday and put it in the offering plate, or you can contact the
church office with your prayer request. All prayer requests will appear in the church newsletters unless you request otherwise.
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