Welcome
A Reconciling Congregation
We invite you to be a part of a growing and vital Christian faith community!
Worship Times
Sunday at 8:45 a.m. (Contemporary Worship Service)
Communion celebrated Weekly
Sunday at 11:00 a.m. (Traditional Worship Service)
Communion celebrated on 1st Sunday of the Month
Nursery care is available during worship and between services on Sunday morning in the nursery on the lower level. Sunday School is offered during both worship services.
Address:
First United Methodist Church of Bellevue
First United Methodist Church of Bellevue
1934 108th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004-2828
How to get Here (MAP)
Phone:
(425) 454-2059
Email:
welcome@fumcbellevue.org
Weekly Announcements for Sunday, May 13, 2012:
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:03am — MarshaMUSIC MINISTRY
Organ Recital at BFUMC
The Seattle Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present Susanna Valleau in a recital in our church on Monday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. She is our regional winner and will perform as an “AGO Rising Star” this summer at the national convention. Susanna is organist at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Renton and a graduate organ student at UW. You are most cordially invited to attend and admission is free.
ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
- ”Immersion Bible Studies…Mark”
(Adult Study Group) A 5 week Bible study, that began April 15th, promises a fresh new look at the Gospel of Mark and what it means in your life. Please bring your own Bible to class with you. This class meets Sunday mornings at 9:55 a.m. in the Wesley Room.
- “What’s More Important than Justice?” If God is a “Just God,” how come injustice is so rampant around the world? Concerns of this magnitude will be dealt with during a three-week class led by Rev. David Braun. It will meet on three Saturdays, May 12, 19, and 26, from 10 am – 12:30 pm. A sign up sheet is available in the church office. Class is limited to 35 participants.
- FaithLink Discussion Group will continue to meet each Sunday at 9a.m. in room S-15. No sign up necessary to attend and each class has a new topic for discussion related to our Christian faith and current events…. as well as a free cup of coffee. This week’s topic:
Fitness, Faith and Friends: During the spring and summer, Fitness, Faith and Friends will have a series of mini-classes on health-related topics, interspersed with easy walks in the local area. You’re invited to join us at the church at6PM on Monday (5/14) to explore the Clyde Hill neighborhood. Scripture for “Walking Bible Study”: Exodus 33:12, 18-23.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRIES
Come Sing With Us at Sunrise Senior Living Center on the 3rd Sunday each month. Trina McCarrell and Nancy Berry lead a brief chapel service which includes some old favorite hymns. Our next service is May 20, at 11:00 AM. Sunrise is located at 15928 NE 8th (just past Crossroads Mall).
Book Discussion Group to meet on May 21.
Book group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:15 pm. Everyone who likes to read and enjoys discussing what they have read, is welcome to join us. The book for May is any book by the author, P. D. James.
Do you have any food allergies? Our devoted kitchen crew wants everyone to feel welcome at events where food is served. If you have an allergy, just jot down foods you need to avoid and place a note in Alice Haines’ mail folder in the office. (You don’t need to sign it unless you want to.)
Congregational Care team meets Monday May 21 at 1PM. All friendly folks who enjoy visiting or phoning church members, especially those who may be homebound, please join us!
Grief Group Coffee Hour meets Thursday, May 17, at 10:30 am in the church library. Drop-ins are welcome for information and conversation.
New Pictorial Directory
In honor of our 60th anniversary, and to help our new pastor get acquainted with all of us, we will be creating a new photo directory. Picture taking is scheduled for the first week in October. In the meantime, if you need an updated church roster, contact Marsha & she will print one out for you.
The 60th Anniversary is Coming!
On September 23, 2012, BFUMC will celebrate its 60th Anniversary. We would like to invite past members to our celebration and we need your help. If you have addresses of past members that you think might be interested, please put their names and addresses in Nell Sunderland’s folder in the church office. Thanks.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MINISTRIES
Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday, May 16, at 10:00 am. The lesson for this week is “God’s Word Saves” and the scripture reference is John 3:11-21. Background text is Numbers 21:4-8. All women are welcome.
Spring Event Dinner and Program
Come one, Come all – to the Spring Event Dinner followed by Waterbound Folk Music (Steve Akerman and Mimi Geibel) on Sunday, May 20. Dinner at 12:30 pm; program at 2 pm.
Dinner is $12.50/adult; $6.00/ages 5-10; and free for children 4 and under. Program is free with dinner; but if you wish to attend the program only it is $5.00.
Tickets will be sold after both services on May 6 and 13. Money for the “program only” will be collected at the door.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN need a new recording secretary. Will anyone take this position?
Job description: 1.attend and take minutes for the Executive Board on the first Tuesday of the month. 2. Print Minutes for next meeting. 3. Manage correspondence for UMW. Please call Mitzi Karg at 425-883-8146 if you are interested
COMMUNITY CARE & OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Rummage Sale
Thank you to all of you who donated items to the Rummage Sale and to those who worked before, during and after the sale. The proceeds as of Wednesday, May 10, are $19,973. Imagine the positive impact on people’s lives our church will be able to make with these dollars! Check out the bulletin board across from the main office for pictures of the sale and to watch the total change.
A Simple Cup of Coffee
Mary’s Place (Church of Mary Magdalene) and Tent City 4 are both in great need of coffee. Can you help? Bring a large can of regular coffee to the church office and put it in the bright “yellow” box marked “COFFEE.” Thank you.
Would you like to donate directly to projects in Furcy, Haiti, where our mission team recently served? If so, you may donate small or large amounts to the following projects, by writing a check to our church and noting the project on the memo line.
The Methodist Church - The Furcy Community would like to hire a Music/Choir Director for $1000/yr.
The Furcy Clinic - Annual Expenses are $22,400/yr.
The Furcy School - Scholarships are $150/child and provides tuition, books, supplies, uniforms, shoes, and part of the teachers' salaries.
The School Hot Lunch Program - Annual expenses are $4320/yr. (provides meals 3x's/week for the children) The Farmer's Association - Annual Expenses are $9000/ year (seed, fertilizer, tools) Bio-sand Water Filters - $50/filter
If you would prefer to donate to UMCOR Advance #418325, to benefit all projects in Haiti, that is fine, too! THANKS!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
BABYLON VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27, 9 – 11 a.m.
$20 per child/$40 per family
Participants: ages 4 – 5th grade and Helpers: Ages 6th grade (in the fall) and up
Bring your friends and neighbors, grandchildren, nieces and nephews on this amazing journey to Babylon where we’ll visit with Daniel, play games, visit the marketplace, sing songs, and make lots of new friends! We also need loads of adults to join us for an hour or two that week to help make the journey even more memorable! Registration forms are available in the office or on-line at www.fumcbellevue.org.
GRADUATING? Let us know! Sunday, June 3rd we’ll be recognizing anyone who is graduating this year: from high school, from college, from an advanced degree program, or any other form of educational endeavor! Please let Marsha, in the office, know the name of the graduate and the school/program from which s/he is graduating. The information is needed by Sunday, May 20th.THANKS!
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Sunday, May 27 is Pentecost Sunday. Wear something red to church that day.
Our new stained glass window will be dedicated this Sunday during the 11:00 Serv...
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 8:08pm — FUMCB
Our new stained glass window will be dedicated this Sunday during the 11:00 Service.
p.s. Happy Mother's Day!
p.s. Happy Mother's Day!
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Scriptures for May 13
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 7:32pm — TrinaThe readings for Sunday, May 13, and our prayer, may be found at:
http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/prayers.php?id=91
Faithful God,
make our hearts bold with love for one another.
Pour out your Spirit upon all people,
that we may live your justice
and sing in praise
the new song of your marvelous victory. Amen.
Environmental Priorities Update–Toxic Free Kids
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:27am — Nancy
The bill to remove toxic chemicals, including certain flame retardants, from children’s toys, clothing and other items, failed to pass the state legislature this year in spite of strong support for the measure. The legislature simply ran out of time in the special session, with the focus being on adopting a state budget. A recent [...]
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