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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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Church Office
Children, Youth, Family
Preschool Director
Core Leaders
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May 13
Church Work Party
May 14
Mother's Day
Pancake Breakfast
May 21
VBS Volunteer Workshop
May 26-28
Lazy F Mission Trip
May 28
One Service 10:00am
May 29
Church Office Closed
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June 3
ACP Trike-a-thon
June 5-10
C4H Meals
June 11
Graduation Sunday
Dinner & Club 345
Dinner & Youth Group
June 14
Handbell Concert
June 14-17
Annual Conference
June 18
Father's Day
Peace with Justice
June 19
July Calendar Deadline
June 19-22
ACP Summer Camp #1
June 26-29
ACP Summer Camp #2
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July 3-4
Church office Closed
July 10-13
ACP Summer Camp #3
July 17-20
ACP Summer Camp #4
July 24
August Calendar Deadline
July 24-27
Vacation Bible School
July 30
One Service 10:00am
Church Picnic
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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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Series
"Realizations in the Holy Land"
Sermon
"Living Water -
Remembering Our Baptism"
Scripture Lesson
Luke 3:1-6, 3:21-23a
This Sunday
Last week I began a study of my realizations from the Holy Land. This Sunday I'll be getting much more specific. We often forget that Jesus lived thirty years before he began his ministry. Let's remember that the age of thirty in those times was considered old; at the very least well-seasoned, and mature. The life expectancy rate then was somewhere between 25 - 40, particularly in the regions frequented by Jesus. Today the life expectancy ranges from 65 - 90, depending on the region. So, according to people of the time, Jesus was not young. He started his career toward the end of his life. Once his ministry began, it lasted either one or three years depending on which gospel you read. But why did it begin? Where did it begin? The final one to three years seem to be different than those that preceded. What happened? That's what I want to explore this Sunday.
Baptisms are rites of passage in most Christian churches. In the United Methodist Church we believe that infants can be baptized, welcomed into the Church and nurtured into faith. In the time of Jesus, it wasn
't about being welcomed into a church. It was about starting anew; about repenting and dying to the past in order to live for the future. The baptism of Jesus has the potential to be so much more than what we expect. So to prepare please read Luke 3:1 - 6 & 21-23. And just a warning...we're all going to get a little wet this Sunday.
~Pastor Brad
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Church Work Party
Saturday, May 13
Please
join us for a church work party on Saturday May 13 from 9:00am-12:00pm. We will work outside raking, weeding, pruning, etc. Bring your gloves and gardening tools. Families and kids are welcome. Aldersgate has a large, beautiful property which takes many volunteers to maintain. Please come when you can Saturday morning and lend a hand. Please sign up on Sunday's attendance from or contact Dave Carver, DECarver@gmail.com.
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VBS Volunteer Workshop
Sunday, May 21
We will have a Vacation Bible School Volunteer Workshop on May 21st from 1
2:30 - 2:00pm
. Lunch will be provided. This workshop will allow us to explore the theme, Hero Central as well as dive into some of the logistics of the week along with getting to know each other. Please sign up on Sunday's attendnace form or contact Jen Hoerber, if you plan to attend so we can plan for lunch.
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One Service at 10:00am
Sunday, May 28
Due to the Mini Mission Trip to Camp Lazy F, there will be only one worship service here at Aldersgate on Sunday, May 28 at 10:00am since many people from church will be away at camp.
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Summer Special Music
During the summer, the Chancel Choir is taking a break and so we are looking for musicians to provide special music for the second service. If you are musically gifted, vocal or instrumental, classical or contemporary, young or old, all are welcome to participate. Music is needed on Sundays from June 18-September 10. Contact Hanae Straub if you are interested, (
hanae.straub@yahoo.com).
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Calling All Grads!
We will be celebrating Aldersgate's graduating seniors (high school and college) during worship on June 11.
Please send us the graduate's picture along with a brief description of their accomplishments and future plans as listed below.
Please send this information to Jen Hoerber by May 31
so the graduate can be highlighted in a special bulletin insert.
1. Name
2. School graduating from
3. Accomplishments, awards, scholarships, etc.
4. College degree earned
5. Future education plans (college, area of study, training etc.)
6. Future Career Plans
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Aldersgate T-Shirt
Just a friendly reminder to please pay for your Aldersgate T-shirt if you have not already done so. Just write a check and drop it off at the office with "Aldersgate T-shirt" in the memo field.
Also, we've heard from a couple of folks that they would still like to get T-shirts. If you would like a T-shirt, now that you've seen how very classy they are, let Robbin know, and we'll look into placing a second order.
If you have any questions, contact Robbin Price at
robbinprice@gmail.com
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Office Closed Memorial Day
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 29 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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Many Thanks
A big thank you to our Aldersgate family for all the prayers, calls, visits, food and cards we received during Kathy's recovery from spine surgery. It's been a long journey and we are grateful for all the support from Aldersgate. ~~~ Kathy & Dave Maybee
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Pancake Breakfast
May 14
ITS TIME FOR PANCAKES !!!!!!!!! There will also be sausages, fruit and beverages. Come on Mother's Day,
May 14
, and enjoy pancakes prepared by the Men's breakfast group and other volunteers. The youth will serve and all proceeds with go to the youth program fund. Cost is $4/adult, $3/child, or $12/family. Serving will start at
8:00am
and continue to
10:30am
. Give Mom a treat and enjoy our 26th annual pancake breakfast.
Everyone is welcome!
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Vacation Bible School Registration
It is time to register for "Hero Central" VBS which runs the week of July 24-27 from 9:00am - noon. During the week we will discover our strength is in God while we explore Bible stories through crafts, games, music, science and more! Register online from the church website at
http://aldersgate-church.org/vacation-bible-school/. If you would like additional information or a paper registration form, contact Jen Hoerber.
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Preschool Summer Camp
Enroll now in Aldersgate Christian Preschool's summer camp program. For children 3 years old through 1st grade graduates. Hours are 9:30am-1:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Weekly fee is $160. Call or email the preschool for more information at 425-562-0433 or acp_aumc@msn.com. Weekly themes are:
- June 19-22 ~ Our State-Washington
- June 26-29 ~ Our Continent-North America
- July 10-13 ~ Our Planet-Earth
- July 17-20 ~ Our Galaxy-Outer Space
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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. Here are some upcoming events:
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May 14 - It's Mother's Day so come and help serve at the Pancake Breakfast.
NO Youth Group
*May 21 - Youth Group from 6:00-8:00pm
*May 26-28 - Register now for the Mini Mission Trip to Lazy F. This is for the entire family,
however it is also possible for youth to come without their family. We do have the
ability for youth cabins like we did last year.
*June 4 - Youth Group from 6:00-8:00pm
*June 11 - Dinner, 5:00pm, Youth Group, 6:00-7:30pm
*June 18 - Father's Day. NO Youth Group
*June 25 - NO Youth Group
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Club 345 (3rd, 4th, 5th Grade)
Sunday, June 11
Kids in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade meet once a month for dinner and fun. The next meeting is June 11, from 5-7:30pm. Contact is Jen Hoerber.
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Meaningful Movies
May 16
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church (4228 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue) is hosting monthly films on the 3rd Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30pm. The May 16 film is "Racing Extinction." Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, Oscar-winner Louie Psihoyos assembles a team of artists and activists intent on showing the world never-before-seen images that expose issues of endangered
species and mass extinction. All are welcome! To view the film and join the discussion. A $5/person donation is suggested. Snacks are included. Please RSVP to Janet Farness, 425-417-5217.
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Mariners Baseball Game
August 15 @ 7:10pm
Let's go to the ballgame and root on our Seattle Mariners against the Baltimore Orioles. We have View Section seats and the cost is $13.00 per person. (This is half price!) Please pay in full at the time of your request and include this linked order form plus a self-addressed stamped envelope so the tickets can be mailed to you or instructions to put the tickets in your church mailbox. Tickets will be mailed to you the weekend of July 28th. The last day for ordering tickets is July 26th. We have 100 tickets reserved for the Aldersgate Community including the Aldersgate Christian Preschool and VBS families. Leave your check, the order form and the self-addressed STAMPED envelope in Colleen Olleman's church mailbox. If you want to sit with another family/person please return yourorders together. Questions? Contact is Colleen Olleman.
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Congregations for the Homeless
Each June Aldersgate supports Congregations for the Homeless by providing food for lunch and dinner for the homeless men staying at Christ The King Lutheran Church. This year from
June 5 through June 10 w
e will be feeding about 35 men. Please volunteer to provide either part of a meal or a complete meal. Also we will need people to serve the dinner as well. Sign up on Sunday's attendance form or on the sign up sheets located on a table in the narthex. For more information contact Dave Maybee at
pudgesfolks@gmail.com
or 425 747 3668.
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All Church Family Mission Trip
Register Now
The Church Family Mission Trip to Lazy F Camp will be on Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28. There will be projects for all ages and abilities. Interested? Food and lodging is $15-$35 per person. Click here for the registration form, packing list and directions or find them on a table in the narthex.
Please turn in registration form by Mother's Day, May 14th. Thank You!!!!
. Contact is Colleen Olleman.
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Clothing Drive
As part of the mission trip to Lazy F, a crew will work at the Ellensburg Clothing Bank. Please share with those in need by donating new and gently used, clean clothing. They have a particular need for summer clothes, women's capris, kid's shorts and tops, girl's underwear and any swimwear. Start cleaning out your closets now and look for a collection bin in the narthex.
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Drought & Starvation in Africa
For those who are alarmed about the terrible drought and millions of starving people in the horn of Africa, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is there. You can contribute funds through Aldersgate to UMCOR. Write your check to AUMC and put this in the memo field: "
#982450 Horn of Africa Starvation.
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People with Health Concerns
*Cora Beeman
*Jack Morrison
*Edna Fadden
*Dorothy Bennett's friend Bob
*Betty Fredeen's sister Sue
*Bud Bennett
*Cindy Wheeler
*Kathy Maybee
*Mabel Fry
*Gwen Pazan's mother Marjorie
Additional Prayers
*Missionary Katherine Parker
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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