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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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Nicklett Funeral Service
May 24-26
Mini Mission Trip
@ Camp Lazy F
May 26
Worship at 10:00am
May 27
Memorial Day
Office Closed
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June 1
ACP 50th Celebration
June 2
Communion Sunday
Dinner & Club 345
Dinner & Youth Group
June 6-9
PNW Annual Conference
June 9
Pentecost
Graduation Sunday
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation
June 16
Father's Day
Trail Mix Bar
Peace with Justice Offering
June 17-20
ACP Camp 1
June 19
VBS Prep
June 24
July Calendar Events
June 24-27
ACP Camp 2
June 26-30
Congregations for the Homeless
June 30
Nepal Missionary
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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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Sermon:
"The Uprising of Christianity:
Stories of Discipleship"
Scripture
: Luke 10:1-11 & 17
This Sunday
This Sunday we have what is called in baseball, a split squad game. In this case it's a two- location worship service. One group of us will be
worshiping
at Lazy F as the Lazy F Mini Mission Trip begins to wind down. They will be
worshiping
in the outdoor chapel overlooking the Manastash Creek. The other group will be
worshiping
at Aldersgate. Both services will be taking place at approximately the same time (10:00am). Jen and Roger, and other members of the Praise Band will be leading worship at Lazy F. Brad will be leading worship at Aldersgate. The worship at Aldersgate will be a little more informal, and will focus on discipleship; one of those kind of buzz words in Christianity.
In some ways, "discipleship" is something like the old idea of an apprenticeship. It focuses on helping those seeking to learn "the trade." It is all about creating opportunities to pick up the skills needed and move toward mastery. In our case, the trade is Christianity. Our master teacher is Jesus, and yet there are other teachers we can readily identify along the way. The question is, what is the trade we're seeking to learn? How does it work? How do we know when we've mastered it? Can we master it? And then once mastered, what do we do with it? There is a simple answer to that last question. We live it and pass it on, and there-in lies the uprising. To explore what I mean, take a look at the gospel of Luke, chapter 10 and verses 1 - 11.
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Pastor's Blog 
Rev. Laura Baumgartner
This week at Common Table, Jim Phillips, chair of the church's Finance committee, explained the extent of our budget shortfalls. For our current fiscal year, we anticipate that our expenses will exceed our income by approximately $22,000. For the coming six month period from July 1-December 31, 2019, we foresee a larger deficit. To make ends meet, we have borrowed from our savings and we intend to reverse that trend, over time building the savings back up. Therefore, several actions are being taken by the leaders and staff of the church.
- There is currently a budget freeze on all non-essential spending until July 1.
- The Core Leaders Team (CLT) will begin more conservative budgeting practices. These include the ways that we estimate pledged and designated giving, and the ways that we plan for expanding programs.
- The CLT and Treasurer will begin a new process for approving withdrawals from savings that seek to make sure that they are more transparent and clear to all leaders.
- Joe Lee has been appointed as chair of a new task force to make recommendations about staffing in the six month period from July 1-December 31, 2019 and beyond. Since staff is our largest expense, we need to address how we use our resources to support the work of the staff. He is seeking members for the task force who are willing to work with him.
- CLT and Finance Committee will also re-evaluate our income streams and set policies that are consistent with our church mission to make best use of the property and resources that house our ministries.
- In addition, the decision has been made that we will no longer have an Associate Pastor. Pastor Laura is in the process of seeking a new appointment at another church. The District Superintendent and Bishop are working with her and with us to make the transition as smooth as possible. Given this reality, there are a few things that Pastor Laura wants to address, below.
From Pastor Laura:
I know that the news about our budget is a shock. Put on top of that shock, my departure for another appointment is also difficult. At this point, I want to address some of that shock and difficulty.
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Calling All Graduates!
Graduation Sunday is June 9th. We will be celebrating all of our high school and college graduates in both services. As part of this celebration, there will be a place on June 2nd and June 9th where you can leave a note of encouragement, appreciation or advice to each of our high school graduates. If you have a graduate in your family and haven't already turned in a picture and bio to
Jen Hoerber
please do so by
May 26.
--Name --
School graduating from --A
ccomplishments, awards, scholarships, etc.
--College degree earned --
Future education plans ---
Future career plans
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PLEDGE CARDS ARE DUE NOW
Thank you for your faithfulness sustaining our Church with gifts of your time, talents and treasure! It's time to count up the treasure. If you've submitted your pledge, thank you! If not, please turn it in soon so that we can tailor our program and staff planning for the coming year. As you learned at the Common Table, we are pressing to make up a budget shortage by asking each member of the church for a 13th month giving before June 30.
In the upcoming budget we are seeking a 14% increase. We can achieve this by increasing the number of pledging units and by faithful pledgers increasing their giving amount. We hope to have 100% participation by all those who call Aldersgate their church home so that we can fully fund all our ministries and grow in service to others. Please click
here for the
Pledge Card and either mail or bring to church by
this Sunday so we can begin planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Let us each give out of abundance.
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One Worship Service
Sunday, May 26
There will be one worship service on Sunday, May 26 at 10:00am due to the holiday weekend. Some of our church family will be at Lazy F Camp, but for those who are still in town, we will worship together at one service.
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Office Closed
Monday, May 27
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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Ready to join us?
We are looking forward to welcoming new members to our congregation during worship in June. If you are interested in learning more about membership and/or joining our church, please see Pastor Laura or send her an email at
[email protected].
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Summer Music
Calling all musicians! We are looking for any type of special music the last few Sundays in June during second service, and then from July thru Labor Day in September at 10:00am when we will gather together for one worship service thru the summer. Vocal or instrumental, individuals or ensembles, children or seniors, all are welcome to share their musical gifts with the congregation. Please contact Allison Renn for more information.
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Summer Worship Schedule for 2019
This summer, our Worship Team has decided to hold one worship service each Sunday at 10:00am from July 7 through September 1. We will worship together as one body at one time for all of July and August and on Labor Day weekend. We will move back to two services on September 8. The exact format of the services is not yet known.Some weeks may feel more contemporary and some may feel more traditional, but every week will be an opportunity to praise God together with joy and thanksgiving. We hope you will be here whenever it's possible with your summer activity schedule.
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VBS Work Parties
Mark your calendars and plan on attending the following work parties to help get us ready for Vacation Bible School! We will be painting decorations, getting crafts and experiments prepped for our little voyagers and so much more. Also, keep your eyes out for the donation request sign up sheet that will be available on June 2nd in the narthex. Thank you in advance for helping us meet our mission of being ready to serve, lead and have fun at Mars and Beyond VBS 2019!
June 19 from 10:00am - 11:30am in the Youth Room
July 10 from 10:00am - 2:00pm and also 3:00pm-6:00pm in room 22
July 14 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm in room 22
July 15 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm in room 22
July 17 from 10:00am - 2:00pm in room 22
July 18 from 10:00am - 2:00pm and also 4:00pm-7:00pm in room 22
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Resource Library News
Freedom of Simplicity
by Richard Foster is available for checkout. We are delighted to have received this donation via a Wish Tree tag. It is displayed on the library table.
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Reading Guide to Brian McLaren's Book
"We Make the Road by Walking"
During the coming seasons, many people from churches throughout the west will be reading chapters from Brian McLaren's book "We Make the Road by Walking". The chapters are intended to be read one per week. You may choose to read on a schedule that will coincide with themes in worship and the life of the church.
Week Beginning Chapter(s) Main Idea
June 2 36 Worship
June 9 40 We Rise
June 16 30 Intro to Culture
June 23 42 Crossing Cultural Borders
June 30 43
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ACP Anniversary Bash
Saturday, June 1
Come join the fun as we celebrate Aldersgate Christian Preschool's 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 1 from 11:00am- 2:00pm here at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. There will entertainment such as The Bubble Up Show, Xakary the magician, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, and Crafts. Food Trucks such as The Ultimate Melt will be available to purchase lunch and snacks and there will be complementary popcorn and desserts. To volunteer at this event, please sign up for a shift or two at
https://bit.ly/2Ua4Qel
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sign up on the Sunday attendance form
or contact Dorothy Beeman and Jen Hoerber.
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Club 345 (3rd~4th~5th Grade)
Sunday, June 2
Club 345 is open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and meets once a month for dinner and a fun activity during the school year. The next meeting is Sunday, June 2.
C
ontact is
Jen Hoerber
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Youth Group (6th-12th Grade)
Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. All youth in 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 24-26 - Lazy F Mini Mission Trip, NO Youth Group May 26
*Jun 2 - Dinner & Youth Group, 5:00-7:30pm
*Jun 9 - Youth Group, 6:00-8:00pm
*Jun 16 - NO Youth Group, it's Father's Day
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Deborah Circle Potluck
Monday, June 3
Deborah Circle will kick off the summer season with a potluck dinner and social time on Monday, June 3, at 6:30 PM, at the home of Renee Kroese. A short business meeting and devotion time will also be held. AUMC women are always invited and welcome to join us at Deborah Circle. For more info, please contact Clarine Goodleaf
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At the Crossroads Schedule
June 10 & July 13
At the Crossroads, Aldersgate's young adult group, is an open and inclusive community founded on the love demonstrated by Jesus Christ for all people. Events are posted to Facebook on a monthly basis. For more information, text/call Katie Olleman, 425-457-3324.
- At the Crossroads NOW meets the SECOND Monday of the month at the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for dinner and conversation. The next meeting is June 10 at 7:00pm.
- Save the Date! At the Crossroads will have its summer BBQ at Aldersgate on Saturday, July 13 at 6:00pm.
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Trail Mix Bar
Sunday, June 16
The Father's Day Trail Mix Bar will be back by popular demand! Make sure to stop by and fill up a bag for you and your dad of your favorite treats on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16th.
If you want to help with the set up of this new Aldersgate tradition, please contact
Jen Hoerber.
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ACP Summer Day Camp
Aldersgate Christian Preschool offers four weeks of summer fun EXPLORING OUR WORLD for children ages 3* years through First Grade graduates (*2 year olds are welcome when approved by the preschool director). Camp is from 9:30am - 1:30pm Monday through Thursday, for a weekly fee of $175.
Register now!
June 17-20 It's a Small World: Insects, Bugs & Creepy Crawlers
June 24-27 Ecosystems & Habitats: Oceans & Deserts
July 8-11 Ecosystems & Habitats: Rain Forests & Jungles
July 15-18 The Final Frontier: Space
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Vacation Bible School 2019 Registration is OPEN!!!
Visit our
website to register today! VBS 2019 will be held at Aldersgate July 22-25th with VBS Sunday and ALL church picnic on July 28th! The theme this year is
To Mars and Beyond and we will spend the week learning how we can go beyond with God's incredible love. The cost is $30 per child or $75 per family
for children 3 years old thru 5th grade. Payment can be done
online or through the church office. If you have any questions, please contact,
Jen Hoerber.
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Congregations for the Homeless
June 24 thru June 28
Each year Aldersgate supports Congregations for the Homeless
by providing food for lunch and dinner for homeless men staying at Christ the King Lutheran Church. This year from June 24 - June 28 we will be feeding about 40 men. Volunteers will be organized into teams based on the day you select. The teams select the menu, decide what each person will provide for the meal and which two people will serve. Sign up on the signup sheets on the table in the narthex.
We also need someone to coordinate this program as Dave Maybee is incapacitated.
For more information call Dave at 425-747-3668
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To the Friends and Family of Charles Roger Nicklett, from his brother Gary:
As I am sure all of you have heard by now, our friend and brother, Chuck (Rog),died on April 6. For any of you who wish to attend, we are having a small memorial service for him on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:00am at Barton Funeral Services, located at 11630 Slater Ave. NE Suite 1A, Kirkland, WA 98034. Naturally, everyone is welcome, however, please do not feel as though any of you are expected to appear at either the memorial service or the placing of cremains in the columbarium at Kirkland Cemetery following the service. We all welcome any friends, relatives, neighbors, or former neighbors, or fellow church worshipers who wish to say goodbye with us to our brother, either at the memorial service or at the cemetery. We will not be having a formal gathering after the cemetery, although if any of you wish to get together individually, that is up to you. Thanks to the kind support many of you have offered in terms of cards and well-wishes in this difficult time.
Warmest regards, Gary and Deb
People with Health Concerns
*Dave Maybee
*Lorene Ellis' friend Marlene Hoffman
*David James
*Patty Ferguson
*Carol Cubilie
*Charlie Stansell
*Eathel Allyn
Additional Concerns
*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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