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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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June 23
Worship at 10:00am
June 24
July Calendar Events
June 24-27
ACP Camp 2
June 24-28
Congregations for the Homeless
June 30
Worship at 10:00am
Nepal Missionary
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July 1 - 5
Church Office Closed
July 7
Worship at 10:00am
July 8-11
ACP Camp 3
July 10
VBS Prep
July 13
Young Adult BBQ
July 14
Worship at 10:00am
July 14, 15, 17, 18, 21
VBS Prep
July 15-18
ACP Camp 4
July 21
Worship at 10:00am
July 22
August Calendar Events
July 22-25
Vacation Bible School
July 28
VBS Sunday
Worship at 10:00am
Church Picnic
Starfire Concert
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Aug 4
Worship at 10:00am
Aug 11
Worship at 10:00am
Aug 18
Worship at 10:00am
Aug 24
Jubilee Reach School Day of Caring
Aug 25
Worship at 10:00am
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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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This Sunday
This Sunday is our first one-service Sunday of the summer. The service itself is both hopeful and a bit painful. It is hopeful because we have a new member or two joining the church. It is a bit painful because we have two departures both of which involve saying goodbye. One of the departures is the Hampson family. The other is Pastor Laura. The Hampsons are moving back to Oregon. Pastor Laura is heading for her new clergy appointment at Kennydale and Renton 1st UMC. Goodbyes are hard enough, but this family and this pastor have been a remarkable addition to our experiences at Aldersgate. They have added to our lives, to our outlooks, and to the ministries we've offered as a church. They've dedicated themselves to making this a better place, and have done so consistently, with love, with grace, and with perseverance. Now they move to the next chapters in their lives and we wish them all the best. There will be a reception for them following worship.
At the same time, Aldersgate continues in ministry in South Bellevue and the surrounding areas. As such, we welcome some new members into the life of this church. They too will be a part of the reception after worship. So, it is with hope and wonderment that on this transition Sunday we experience both a deepened hello and deeply felt goodbyes. It is a part of the circle of life these hellos and goodbyes. It has been throughout time. To prepare for Sunday please read Matthew 6:25-33.
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Summer Worship Schedule Begins June 23
This summer, our Worship Team has decided to hold one worship service each Sunday at 10:00am from June 23 through Sept. 1.
We will worship together as one body at one time from June 23 thru Labor Day weekend. We will move back to two services on Sept. 8. 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.
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Saying Farewell to Pastor Laura in June
Our District Superintendent has informed us that Pastor Laura's appointment to Aldersgate UMC will end on June 30, 2019. Therefore, take some time Sunday to say farewell at the reception following the worship service. Please express your appreciation for her ministry at Aldersgate with a thank you note or by signing the guest book and writing a thoughtful comment.
Laura's last sermon was on June 16. Laura's last Sunday in worship will be June 23. On June 30, Laura will be representing us at the Seattle Pride Parade and would welcome anyone from Aldersgate to join her.
There are flyers in the narthex with directions for Pride Parade and PrideFest. It's still possible to attend first service before going to Pride. However, contrary to previous statements, Laura will not be in first service that day. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Laura at
pastorlaura@aldersgate-church.org.
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Missionary Katherine Parker
Sunday, June 30
Missionary Katherine Parker from Nepal will preach at the 10:00am service on
June 30
at Aldersgate. Katherine is a
Global Missionary
of the United Methodist Church. She is assigned as a Health and Community Transformation Adviser with the United Mission to Nepal. You can read more about her work in Nepal at her blog spot,
https://bokashi.blogspot.com/.
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A learning church wants to know: how should we welcome all visitor?
Answer:
Old Testament
- Lev. 19:33-34 - Do not mistreat the foreigners who reside in your land. The foreigner who lives among you must be treated like one of your own.
Love them as you love yourself,
for you too were a foreigner in the land of Egypt. I am YHWH.
New Testament
- Matt. 25:34-36 "
The ruler will say to those on the right, 'Come, you blessed of my Abba God! Inherit the kindom prepared for you from the creation of the world! For I was hungry and you fed me; I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me
; naked and you clothed me. I was ill and you comforted me; in prison and you came to visit me.'
Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible.
Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition.
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Church Calendar Planning
We invite everyone to help put activities on the church calendar for September 2019 thru August 2020. When will choir practice? When is there a Bible Study? A Family Fun Night? How about a Mariner's game or a church retreat? UMW Spring Salad Supper? What about Reconciling activities? When are committee meetings? Don't forget a holiday bash! Please put your event on the church calendar that is set up in the narthex
and
fill out an idea sheet so your ideas will be considered. All your ideas are welcome. Don't worry about date conflicts. We will work out the conflicts and solidify the calendar at a later date. The calendar will be available for the next four weeks.
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Stewardship Campaign
Thank you for all you do at Aldersgate and in the world! Our stewardship campaign for July-December 2019 ends on Sunday, June 30. As you can see, we are stuck at 81% and cannot balance our budget without deep cuts to mission, apportionment and maintenance funding.
- Raising an additional $15,000 keeps our staff intact but does not allow us to provide a long overdue (3 years) cost of living allowance for our staff. Core Leaders recognize the contributions of each member of our staff and have promised to take staff cuts off the table.
- If we can raise more than $26,600, we can fund staff salaries with a 2.7% COLA increase; pay our full apportionment and better maintain our church building and grounds.
Our people are the life-blood of our operation, missions and programs. Our ask: if you haven't pledged, please pledge now. If you have pledged and can afford to pledge more, please pledge more as you are able. Every bit counts. Please reach out to Melinda, Jim or Joe if you have any questions.
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Church Office Closed 7/1-7/5
Over the Independence Day holiday, from July 1-July 5, the church office will be closed. There will not be office volunteers at the phones. In case of emergency, there will be pastors on call. Contact information for those persons will be available in the coming weeks. Please plan ahead for any projects you will need help with from the office staff.
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Resource Library News
Please consider helping the Resource Library provide more
LGBTQIA+ spirituality resources by making a book donation. New tags with specific titles have been added to the Wish Tree that is displayed on the library table. You may purchase the item directly for us (new or used) and place it in the basket above the library desk. Or, we'll purchase it for you. Please m
ake a check payable to AUMC for the amount noted on the tag and place the tag and check in the church mailbox labeled "MacIntyre, Sabrina - Library" (located in the hallway).
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Annual Conference Report
The Pacific Northwest United Methodist Church Annual Conference was in Puyallup June 6-9. Pastor Brad, Pastor Laura, and lay representatives Linda Detering and Dorothy Beeman attended.
Click here to read Dorothy Beeman's report on the Annual Conference as read by Linda Detering in church last Sunday.
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PNW Annual Conference 2019 Legislation
As Linda Detering reported in worship on June 16, the Annual Conference of the Pacific Northwest United Methodist Church voted on and approved measures on many topics, from churches closing to new study commissions forming, pensions, and many other items. Please
find attached a document that lists the full text of all the legislation passed by Annual Conference this year. If this raises more questions than it answers, Pastors Brad and Laura and Lay Representatives, Linda Detering and Dorothy Beeman are available to help you find answers.
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Conference Updates:
UM Forward, UMC Next, and PNW Annual Conference 2019
Two conferences took place this spring, since General Conference 2019 where Methodists from the US who are interested in becoming an inclusive church met to talk about possibilities. Several from the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church attended each conference. UM Forward was a meeting of primarily those from the LGBTQIA community and Persons of Color who led the way in talking about what an inclusive church would look like from their perspective. UMC Next was a more institutional look at what structures need to be in place for an inclusive form of Methodism to take shape in coming months.
A third conference took place this past weekend in Puyallup. It was the Annual Conference of the Pacific Northwest United Methodist church. Several who attended UM Forward and UMC Next shared at Annual Conference. Both of our pastors and two congregation members attended those presentations. Our lay delegates to Annual Conference will report on Sunday about what they heard and learned. In addition, several resources have been developed for those who want to learn more about the next steps that those in our denomination working for full inclusion are taking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FHjvMWFv5A is a video of Opening Worship from Annual Conference 2019 in which Rev. Kathleen Weber, District Superintendent of the Crest to Coast district preaches about baptism and our the blessings of baptism can fortify us in these times.
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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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June 23 - Youth Group, 6:00-8:00pm
*June 30 - Youth Group, 6:00-8:00pm
*July 7 - Youth Group, 6:00-8:00pm
*August 4 - Youth Group, 6:00
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Detering Anniversary Party
Saturday, June 22
Everyone is invited to join Rich & Linda Detering as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary June 22nd at 4 pm at Aldersgate. Please RSVP at 425-867-0441 or email
ladetering@yahoo.com.
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Emerald City Ringers in Concert
June 28 at 7:00pm
The Emerald City Ringers including Aldersgate's handbell director, Pam Johnson, and also Pastor Laura, will perform at Everett Community College as the opening concert in the Area X Handbell Conference. The concert is open to the public and all are welcome.
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VBS Coming Soon!
Vacation Bible School is
July 22-25
with VBS Sunday and the church picnic on
July 28
! Because of the wonderful response, registration for VBS has been suspended. Please email Jen Hoerber if you would like to be placed on the wait list. There are often last minute cancellations. Also, there are a few spots still available in specific age groups. It is going to be a fantastic week!
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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!
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
July 21 from 10:00am - 2:00pm setup the church for VBS!
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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 have been organized. If you have questions about any aspect of your commitment
- days, times, food - contact
Colleen Olleman
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Join Pastor Laura at PRIDE!
June 30
On the afternoon of June 30, the Seattle Pride Parade, honoring the many expressions and experiences of sexual orientation and gender identity, will be ending at Seattle First UMC. There are many ways you can be involved in helping with Pride this year. Church members will be providing hospitality to those who finish the parade route, including cookies and drinks. Pastor Laura will be among those who are serving communion as well. If you are interested in serving or baking cookies, or marching in the Parade with others from area UMCs, see Pastor Laura.
There are flyers in the narthex with directions for Pride Parade and PrideFest
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Jubilee School Service Day
Jubilee Reach School Service Day is set for
August 24
. This is the day that many Eastside churches, businesses, organizations and community memebers join together to help prepare public schools for the new school year by working with teachers, staff and administrators to make ready the classrooms, clean/repair the buildings, and beautify the grounds. Aldersgate is planning on having a team again serving Eastgate Elementary. If you are interested in serving, please go to the website www.jubileereach.org/serviceday to register. There are also brochures and paper registration forms in the narthex.
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People with Health Concerns
*Jackson Steele
*Dave Maybee
*Lorene Ellis' daughter Marlene Hoffman
*Charlie Stansell
*Eathel Allyn
Additional Concerns
*Missionary Katherine Parker, Ruth Carver's friends Leslie and Keith
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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