| |
|
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
:
A vibrant and inclusive Christian community
growing in faith, love, health and service
|
|
Aldersgate UMC
14230 SE Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 746-9800
|
Church Office
Children, Youth, Family
Preschool Director
Core Leaders
|
|
May 26-28
Lazy F Mission Trip
May 28
One Service 10:00am
May 29
Church Office Closed
<><><>
June 3
ACP Bike-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
Church Picnic
Common Table
June 19-22
ACP Summer Camp #1
June 26-29
ACP Summer Camp #2
<><><>
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 10am
Church Picnic
|
Church Leadership
Click these links to read the minutes of the Core Leadership Team and the monthly minutes of the Ministry Teams.
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Sermon
"The Path to Action
"
Scripture Lesson
Matthew 16:21-28
Matthew 21:9-13
This Sunday
In as much as we will be having two services this Sunday, they will not be at 9:00am and 11:00am. This Sunday we'll be one Body of Christ worshiping at different times in very different locations. About 60 of us will be at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center doing our annual Lazy F Mission Projects. The rest of us will be at Aldersgate worshiping at 10:00am. Vince Fratello will bring the message at Aldersgate. At Lazy F we will worshiping at the outdoor chapel, and then move from project to project to anoint and bless each site. In as much as we may be apart, our hearts will be joined on Sunday morning simply as one Body of Christ worshiping in two locations. I simply ask that, as we worship, we pray for each other. God's grace, peace and love has no bounds, particularly geographic. May both services be rich in wisdom, and filled with the love of God. To prepare please read the two scriptures for the Aldersgate message. They are Matthew 21:9-13 and Matthew 16:21-28. For the Lazy F worship service read James 2:14-20.
~Pastor Brad
|
|
 Pastor's Discretionary Fund
Friends, the requests keep coming in and the needs are great. I am aware that we continue in a time of pledges and stewardship, however, the Pastor's Discretionary Fund is not only depleted but now running in a deficit. If you feel called to continue to support this ministry at Aldersgate, please add a bit to the plate
on Sunday
. Even if it's a small amount, everything helps. Through this fund we're feeding the hungry, clothing those in need, and offering hope to those who are currently without it. Every cent of this fund goes to help the most desperate of those living around us. Thank you so much for all that you do. It is already beyond miraculous. At the same time, I need to ask. Thanks for prayerfully considering the Pastor's Discretionary Fund with help. Thank You! .
|
|
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 half the church will be away at camp.
|
Office Closed Memorial Day
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 29 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
|
Calling All Grads!
Just a reminder that 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
.
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
|
Financial Secretary Needed
AUMC is looking to fill the Financial Secretary position beginning
September 1, 2017
. Responsibilities include receiving, recording and depositing all funds received on Sundays and through on-line giving. Other responsibilities include sending out quarterly and year-end tax statements and working to track pledges in conjunction with the annual pledge drive. The Financial Secretary serves on the Finance Committee. A background in accounting/finance is useful but not mandatory. Please contact Linda Reichenbach
if you are interested in serving AUMC in this capacity.
|
Banner Help Wanted
The Banner Committee needs occasional help changing banners in the sanctuary. Want to volunteer? Have questions? Contact Norma Line at nwline@comcast.net or 425-373-4068.
|
|
|
|
|
Common Table & Church Picnic
Monday June 19
The next Aldersgate Common Table will be on Monday, June 19 and it starts at 6:00pm with a church picnic (more information to come). Please sign up! This gathering is for everyone who wants to have a voice in the life of the church. It is a place to raise new ideas for the church and to hear what is happening on the ministry teams. If you have an idea, please fill out this
Common Table Proposa
l form and email it to
Joe Lee by Monday, June 12.
Free childcare is available if you sign up for it in advance. Your Core Leaders will discuss:
== Introducing our new Associate Pastor, Laura B.
== Sharing information about Annual Conference
== An update on finances and stewardship
|
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
.
|
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
|
|
Handbell Concert
Come hear the Ringers and Singers Handbell Choir from First United Methodist Church in Lakeland, Florida on Wednesday, June 14
at 7:30pm. They have made joyous music for over 40 years. Since 1976, the group has traveled extensively, performing for churches and communities around the world. Tour stops have included England, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Scotland, the Netherlands, Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Vincent, Canada and the United States. The group gives 100% of offerings collected during each performance back to the churches and organizations where they perform.
The free will offering taken during the concert will go to support the Handbell Program here at Aldersgate.
There will be refreshments following the concert in Friendship Hall. Please sign up on Sunday's attendance form if you can donate 3 dozen cookies for the refreshment time.
|
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.
|
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
|
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:
*May 21
-
Youth Group from 6:
00-8:00pm
*May 26-28 - Mini Mission Trip to Lazy F. NO Youth Group on May 28.
*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
|
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.
|
|
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 include instructions to put the tickets in your church mailbox. Tickets will arrive around 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. Give your check, the order form and the self-addressed STAMPED envelope to Wendi in the church office. If you want to sit with another family/person please return your orders together. Questions? Contact is Colleen Olleman.
|
|
Crossroads Dinner Help Needed
The Crossroads Feeding Program is looking for volunteers to donate and serve food this summer at the Salvation Army located in the Crossroads area. Groups, families, youth, individuals - all are welcome to volunteer. Thanks for supporting this outreach ministry.
Click here to sign-up online for the following dates:
Tuesday, June 27, 5:30 - 7 pm
Tuesday, July 25, 5:30 - 7 pm
Tuesday, August 22, 5:30 - 7 pm
Tuesday, September 26, 5:30 - 7 pm
|
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."
|
|
People with Health Concerns
*Charlie Stansell
*John Martinsen
*Cora Beeman
*Jack Morrison
*Edna Fadden
*Dorothy Bennett's friend Bob
*Betty Fredeen's sister Sue
*Bud Bennett
*Cindy Wheeler
*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.
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved.
|
|
|
|
