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Fall 2018 September 1 - November30 CONTENTS

Alpha...... 5&22 Prayer...... 29 Baptism Class...... 5 Serve Groups...... 13 Calendar...... 8-9 Start Here...... 4 Care...... 28 Social Media...... 12 Christmas...... 11 Special Events...... 9 College...... 21 Staff...... 32 Counseling...... 28 Sunday Mornings...... 6 -7 Creative Arts...... 30 Thanksgiving Events...... 11 Family Ministries...... 18-21 Tues Morning Bible...... 22 Giving...... 31 Vision Statement...... 3 SUNDAY SERVICES Grow Groups...... 13-17 Volunteer...... 10 9 & 10:45 AM Job Support...... 4 & 28 Wednesday Bible Study..22 Sanctuary Livestream...... 12 Weekly Events...... 8 Maps...... 34-36 Welcome...... 2-3 OFFICE HOURS Marriage Preparation...28 What We Believe...... 3 Tuesday-Friday Men...... 24 Who We Are...... 2 -3 9 AM - 5 PM Men’s Bible Study...... 24 Women...... 22-23 Mentoring...... 25 Young Adult...... 21 ADDRESS Online Features...... 12 Worship...... 30 13646 NE 24th Street Operations...... 31 Westminster Lang. Acad..25 Bellevue, WA 98005 Outreach...... 26-27 Youth Calendar...... 20 PHONE (425) 747-1461

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CARLO SKOLRUD ...... Graphic Designer | [email protected] | ext. 164 TIFFANY SANDERS ...... Director of Communications | [email protected] | ext. 135 LYNN VON SEGGERN ...... Offce Coordinator | [email protected] | ext. 100 LORAINE GROVER...... Admin. Assistant [email protected] | ext. 146 WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 1 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 WHO WE ARE

“We’re so privileged to serve this unique, growing community. Bellevue is a great mix of generations and ethnicities, and this is reflected in everything we do at Westminster. We would love to get to know you!"

GARY GULBRANSON Senior Pastor

“We exist to WHERE WE ARE GOING lead people THE LAND BEYOND: Te reality of God’s promises in our future In Fall 2018, we are launching a churchwide study into the Book of Joshua. We are learning to fnd hope and encouragement in our into loving and journey through life’s joys and struggles. We hope you will join us on Sundays at Westminster Chapel. life-changing relationships NEXT STEPS with God and Tanks for your interest in what’s happening at Westminster Chapel. Inside these pages, you’ll fnd many opportunities to begin new each other.” relationships, fnd a place to belong, become who God is calling you to be, and make a diference by reaching beyond yourself.

2 425-747-1461 Fall 2018 September 1 - November30 WHAT WE BELIEVE CYCLE “Westminster is W OUR GROW CYCLE a family where O ILLUSTRATES THE WAY WE GROW IN R RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

AND EACH OTHER. you can grow.” G

Often a visitor will ask, “What do you believe?” Our response touches on these key areas...

We believe in the Scriptures We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ We believe in the bodily of the Old and New Testaments as died for our sins according to the resurrection of the just and of the being verbally inspired by God and Scriptures, as a representative and unjust, the everlasting blessedness completely inerrant in the original substitutionary sacrifce; and that all of the saved, and the everlasting writings and of supreme and fnal who believe in Him are justifed on the conscious punishment of the lost. authority in faith and life. ground of His shed blood. We believe that God created men We believe in one God, eternally We believe in the resurrection of and women equal and unique. existing in three persons: Father, Son, the crucifed body of our Lord, in His Both are co-heirs in the grace and and Holy Spirit. ascension into Heaven, and His present forgiveness of God with access by life for us as High Priest and Advocate. grace through faith to all the gifs We believe that Jesus Christ was God has given through His Son. begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of We believe in “that blessed hope,” the Virgin Mary, and is true God and the personal, premillenial, and We believe that God created the true man. imminent return of our Lord and unique covenant of marriage as a Savior, Jesus Christ. life-long commitment between one We believe that man was created in man and one woman. the image of God; that he sinned, and We believe that all who receive by thereby incurred not only physical faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born We believe that God established death, but also spiritual death which is of the Holy Spirit and thereby become local authority in the form of godly separation from God; and that all children of God, a relationship in and qualifed elders. Te church human beings are born with a sinful which they are eternally secure. functions best when the members nature, and, in the case of those who exist under the authority of biblical reach moral responsibility, become We believe that all who are born of eldership. sinners in thought, word, and deed. the Holy Spirit belong to the one true Church, the Body of Christ.

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 3 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 START HERE... WE WANT TO MEET YOU WE CARE ABOUT YOU

SUNDAY SERVICES GOT QUESTIONS? COUNSELING AVAILABLE 9 & 10:45 AM Visit our round Welcome Center in For more information see page 6-7 the foyer on Sunday mornings to see page 28. ask questions, meet someone new, Contact David Sanders: or get help navigating the building! [email protected] First Impressions are Contact Faye Yip: [email protected] CELEBRATE RECOVERY Fridays, 7 PM, Fireside Room important! Whether you COFFEE? For more information see Our trained Barista’s would love to page 28. have grown up in church make you a specialty cofee drink. Contact [email protected] Our cofee bar, BREW, is open every Sunday, 8:45 AM - 11:15 LOOKING FOR A MENTOR? or it's your frst time in AM. Your frst drink is on us! For information see page 25. Contact Faye Yip: Contact: [email protected] [email protected] one, we're excited to meet HAVE CHILDREN? JOB SUPPORT Classrooms for birth through high Thursdays, 7-9 PM you! Here are a few ways school are located on our lower Room 304 level where our volunteers are For more information see available to assist with check in, page 28. to begin at Westminster. fnding your room, and answering Contact: any questions you may have. We [email protected] If you have any questions, take security seriously and your child’s experience is our priority! DIVORCECARE For more information Wednesdays, Jan. 19- April 10th 6:30 PM, Room 304 please contact us. We see pages 18-19. Cost $20, Register afer Contact Ceri Fox: Nov. 1 at westminster/events. [email protected] See pg. 28. would love to meet you! Contact Jenny Rueb: NEED PRAYER? [email protected] For more information Contact our First see page 29. GRIEF SHARE Contact Lynn von Seggern: Thursdays, Jan. 3rd - March 28th [email protected] - 6:30 PM, Room 307 Impressions Coordinator, For those who have lost a loved one through death. Cost: $25. See page 28. Faye, at Contact Kathy Dietz-Tompson: [email protected] [email protected]

FAYE YIP ...... First Imperssions Coordinator | [email protected] | ext. 136

4 | westminster.org/START-HERE/ 425-747-1461 Fall 2018 September 1 - November30 EXPLORE FAITH... ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

BAPTISM CLASS SUNDAY CLASSIC ALPHA ESOL Alpha & Beta Groups Sunday, Oct. 14, 10:45 AM Begins September 16 Fridays, 12 - 2 PM Lrg Conf. Room Sundays, 6-7:45 PM, Atrium Begins September 14 Are you ready to take the next Enjoy dinner and community Discuss questions of life and step in your walk with Jesus? in friendly table groups. Hear faith in easy English and an Baptism is an outward sign of an engaging talk to inspire open, warm environment. God's inner work. conversations. No pressure. No Lunch and childcare provided. Contact Matt Conrad: charge. Childcare available. Contact Ellen Minish: [email protected] Contact [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected] WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY WESTMINSTER LANGUAGE See page 22. TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S ACADEMY - FALL QUARTER: Contact Jenny Rueb: ENGLISH LANGUAGE Sept. 10 – Nov. 16 [email protected] LEARNERS CLASS: (E.L.L.) Formal English classes provide Begins September 11 skills needed to communicate MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, 9:25-11:30 AM, CLC everywhere you go. Classes See page 24. Join a group of intercultural meet 1 or 2 days a week for Contact Steve Parsons: women who practice speaking 2-hour sessions with only 3-12 [email protected] English as they study the Bible. students per class. Private Meet new friends and gain a better tutoring also available. DEEPER QUESTIONS GROUP understanding of God. Register Contact Kathie Stabbert: Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Atrium at www.westminster.org/women/ 425-460-4041 An intercultural table discussion Tuesday Morning [email protected] or group. Build skills in active Contact Laurena Huber: WestminsterLanguageAcademy.org listening and critical thinking [email protected] while discussing life issues in a TALKTIME safe, friendly environment. BOARD GAME GROUP Mondays, 9:30 AM, Bellevue YMCA Contact Sylvia Ramquist: Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Atrium Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Atrium [email protected] Get your game on! Join each week Sundays, 10:45 AM, Room 304 with others who love playing board “Be our guest, become our friend.” JOIN A GROW GROUP games. Tis is an intercultural Native-speaking hosts sit Grow Groups are mid-sized group that focuses on interactive, together with interculturals gatherings of 10 or more people language-based games. to practice English using a who build caring relationships, Contact Mark Pedrin: general-interest topic sheet. grow in faith, and seek to follow 425-747-1461 or All English levels welcome. Jesus. Groups meet at church or [email protected] No pre-registration necessary. of campus in a neighborhood Contact Mark Pedrin: near you! See pages14-17 425-747-1461 ext.139 or Contact Matt Conrad: [email protected] [email protected]

MARK PEDRIN ...... Minister of Community Engagement | [email protected] | ext. 139 SYLVIA RAMQUIST...... Minister of Outreach | [email protected] | ext. 141 KATHIE STABBERT...... Westminster Language Academy Director | [email protected] | ext. 189 WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 5 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 SUNDAY WORSHIP 9 AM GROUPS & CLASSES SANCTUARY SERVICES GRACE BASED FAMILIES TRANSFORMERS 9 & 10:45 AM 2nd & 4th Sundays Sundays, Room 311 Westminster is a multi-generational Room 310 Facilitators: Winston & church and the diversity of our Facilitators: Chris & Sandy Long Jeanne Warme church services refects this. We A safe place for people to talk Experience transformation worship together singing some about real issues that arise in a through studying God’s Word, classic hymns and some of the family and maintain prayer, fellowship, and newest songs. You may hear a pipe biblical perspective. serving together. organ and an electric guitar solo Chris and Sandy Long: Brian Goemmer: in the same service. Services last [email protected] [email protected] approximately 70 minutes. INTERCULTURAL WOMEN'S YOUNG MARRIEDS AND Children and students are welcome GROW GROUP FAMILIES GROUP to join a class downstairs. Come Room 304 1st & 3rd Sundays, Room 309 as you are and enjoy our casual Lyza Gatmaytan: Facilitators: environment! Grab a latte before or [email protected] Sam & Allison Fetchero between services at our cofee shop Young married couples and BREW and strike up a conversation INFLUENTIAL PARENTING families who strive to be loving Room 307 with someone. Your frst drink is and inclusive as we grow in on us! Facilitators: Mark & Kandi Dodrill God’s Word. A parenting community that Sam & Allison Fetchero: If you have questions on Sunday journeys together in the adventure [email protected] mornings, please stop by our round of bringing up the next generation. Welcome Center in the foyer. We hope every family knows they We’re glad you’re here! are not alone in the great calling of parenthood. Kandi Dodrill: [email protected]

KOREAN GROUP Sundays, 10:15 & 12:15 PM, Atrium Facilitators: John & Avelynn Yun Meet afer each service every Sunday in the Atrium for casual fellowship. John & Avelynn Yun: [email protected]

6 425-747-1461 Fall 2018 September 1 - November30 SUNDAY More groups on pages 13-17 10:45 AM GROUPS & CLASSES CHILDREN & STUDENTS BEREANS: THE BOOK EARLY LIFE OF ROMANS 9 & 10:45, Lower Level CAMBODIAN GROW GROUP Fireside Room Birth-12 months in Room 203B Room 303 Teacher: Ed Flagel 12-23 months in Room 203A Facilitator : Sitha Sam Romans deals with doctrine, 2 years in Room 205 Enjoy warm fellowship, worship, the building blocks of our 3 years in Room 206 and studying God’s Word together faith, prophecy, our hope, and 4 years - Pre K in Room 209 in the Cambodian language. application, by which we express Kindergarten in Room 211 Sitha Sam: our love. Romans can be outlined [email protected] in accordance with 1st Corinthians ELEMENTARY 13; faith, hope and love. Grades 1-3 at 9 AM BEYOND ALL MEASURE (BAM!) Facilitator: Kermit Ecklebarger Grades 1-5 at 10:45 AM Sundays, begins September 9, CLC [email protected] Children’s Theater Teacher: Howard Brant Te book of Acts. 한인 그로우 그룹 GRADES 4-5 Russ and Kathy Caldwell: KOREAN GROUP THE BRIDGE [email protected] 10:15 & 12:15 PM, Atrium 9 AM, Room 105 Facilitators: John & Avelynn Yun DISCOVERY TALKTIME Meet afer each service every MIDDLE SCHOOL Room 304 Sunday in the Atrium for casual 9 AM, Middle School Room Teacher : Various fellowship English Speakers of Other John & Avelynn Yun: HIGH SCHOOL Languages (ESOL) discuss the [email protected] 9 AM, High School Room Bible in simple terms while building relationships with native FELLOWSHIP OF YOUNG ADULTS More information on pages English speakers. Sundays, 10:45 AM, Room 223 18-19 or just ask a volunteer Ron Imhof: Committed to growing in downstairs or at the Welcome [email protected] relationship with one another Center. for the purpose of growing in

இந்திய ஐக்கிய குழு relationship with God. INDIA GROW GROUP Steve Parsons: 1st & 3rd Sundays [email protected] Room 307 Facilitator: Arun Dewaraj A time of studying and discussing what is being taught in the Sunday messages. Arun Dewaraj: [email protected]

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAIN SERVICES OFFICE CLOSED WOMEN'S TUESDAY MORNING 9 & 10:45 AM BIBLE STUDY Sanctuary, Pg. 6 YMCA TALKTIME 9:15 -11:30 AM, CLC 9:30-10:30AM, Bellevue YMCA Pg. 22 ADULT GROUPS & CLASSES Pg. 5 Pgs. 6-7 MOMS GREAT & MIGHTY THINGS 9:15 AM, Fireside Room CHILDREN AND STUDENTS (GMT)- PRAYER GROUP Pg. 18 Pgs. 7, 18-19 7 PM, Sanctuary Pg. 29 MOM IN PRAYER DISCOVERY TALK TIME Tuesdays, 12 Noon, Room 308 10:45 AM, Room 304, Pg. 7 Pgs. 15 & 23 SINGLE SENIORS 12:15 PM, Room 307, Pg. 15 ALPHA, Atrium, 6 PM, Pg. 5

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY AWANA THE GAP (MEN'S STUDY) MEN’S FRIDAY MORNING September 13 - May 8 Starts September 27 PRAISE & PRAYER BREAKFAST 6:30 - 8 PM, Gym 6:30 - 7:30 AM , Fireside Room 6:30-8 AM, Atrium Pgs. 18 & 19 Pg. 14 & 24 Pgs. 15 & 24 MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE BIBLE HELPING HANDS MIDWEEK MINISTRY STUDY (BIWEEKLY) 9 AM - Noon, Room 210 6:30 - 8 PM 7 - 8:15 AM Pg. 23 8 - 8:30 Hangout Downtown Bellevue Pg. 19 QFC Starbucks on NE 8th VICTORIOUS INTERCESSORS Pg. 22 10:30 AM, Room 308 CHOIR REHEARSAL Pgs. 15 & 29 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Choir Room TALKTIME ESOL ALPHA & BETA Pg. 30 6:30 - 8 PM, Atrium Pg. 5 12-2 PM, CLC WEDNESDAY EVENING Pg. 5 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL 7 PM, Gym CELEBRATE RECOVERY 6:30 - 8 PM, Fireside Room 7 - 9:30 PM, Fireside Room Pgs. 15 & 22 JOB SUPPORT GROUP Pgs. 14 & 28 7 - 9 PM MEN’S JOURNEY BIBLE STUDY THE LANDING 6:30 PM, Room 307 Room 304 Pgs. 15 & 24 Pg. 28 CELEBRATE RECOVERY FOR YOUTH 7:30 - 9:30 PM, Room 311 Pg. 28

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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

2 •FAMILY SERVICE DAY 5 •MOMMY & ME 2 •MOMMY & ME (NO ELEM/MS/HS) 7 •YOUTH LEADER LUNCH 4 •YOUTH LDR LUNCH 5 •NO MIDWEEK AWANA. MS/HS 14 •SNACKCHAT: SHORT 10 •HS SERVICE PROJECT TERM TRIPS 7 •MOMMY & ME 11 •ORPHAN SUNDAY •BAPTISM CLASS 8 •VOLUNTEER TRAINING •SNACKCHAT: DAY 16 •KINGDOM COME ORPHAN SUNDAY

9 •GROW SUNDAY 21 •SHADOW OPS/CORN 14 •YOUTH MAZE FRIENDSGIVING 11 •TUES. AM BIBLE STUDY STARTS 15 •INTERCULTURAL THANKSGIVING 12 •FALL YOUTH KICKOFF DECEMBER POTLUCK

•AWANA REGISTRATION 21 •ALL CHURCH 2 •CHILDREN’S MINISTRY THANKSGIVING EVE •WOMEN’S WED. PM CHRISTMAS PARTY SERVICE BIBLE STUDY KICKOFF 7 •MOMMY & ME 22 •THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CHURCH 15 •SNL (MIDDLE SCHOOL) •CHRISTMAS POPS CLOSED 7:30 PM 14 •ESOL ALPHA & BETA 8 •CHRISTMAS POPS 6 PM 18 •KINGDOM COME 9 •CHRISTMAS POPS 3 PM 19 •AWANA KICKOFF 19 •YOUTH CHRISTMAS 20 •FLOURISH@WORK PARTY

21 •FNF (HIGH SCHOOL) 24 •CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 4, 7, 11 PM 22 •CHOIR RETREAT 25 •CHRISTMAS DAY 23 •LUNCH WITH CHURCH CLOSED THOMPSONS 26 •NO AWANA/MS/HS 27 •THE GAP KICKOFF

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL westminster.org/EVENTS | 9 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED...

VOLUNTEER Join us in showing love to our FIRST IMPRESSIONS TEAM community through English SUNDAYS FAMILY MINISTRIES language assistance. Here are some great places to get involved: We have many important SUNDAYS opportunities to help our -Elementary Sunday School Leader ESOL ALPHA AND BETA GROUPS visitors be welcomed into the -Join the Nursery Team community. Come and learn -Lead Middle Schoolers or High Be a host or helper for small- group faith discussions with our more about being a Greeter, an Schoolers International guests. Usher, or a Barista and meet Join the Journey in our mission Contact Ellen Minish: newcomers where they are as to Grow Young! You will make a [email protected] they consider this important signifcant impact on young lives step in their faith journey. and grow personally as well. MEAL PREPARATION Contact Faye Yip: Contact Ceri Fox: Put your chef skills to work in [email protected] [email protected] support of Alpha and FAMILY MINISTRY VOLUNTEER TalkTime groups. PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING DAY Contact Mark Pedrin: Various prayer volunteer Sat., September 8, [email protected] opportunities are available 8:45 am -12:30PM and needed. Sessions on leader training, OUTREACH SUPPORT TEAM Contact Jim Roodhouse: security, and other current issues. Join a monthly meeting to provide [email protected] Contact Ceri Fox: logistics support for Outreach [email protected] Partners. VICTORIOUS INTERCESSORS Contact: Fridays, 10:30 AM, Room 308 TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY [email protected] Pray for our church staf VOLUNTEERS and ministries. Volunteer with nursery and TALKTIME CONVERSATION Contact Dianne Geijsbeek: preschool age children while their PARTNERS [email protected] mothers/grandmothers attend Bible Help others connect and study. learn English. TECH TEAM Sundays Contact Noelle Rowe: Contact Mark Pedrin: [email protected] [email protected] Are you interested in helping create impactful worship WESTMINSTER LANGUAGE experiences from behind the ACADEMY scenes? Consider learning Assist with Group ESL classes and more about lights, video, and private tutoring. audio to see if it may be a ft for Contact Kathie Stabbert: you. We work on rotations and [email protected] can set the frequency of your commitment to what works for you. Talk to us today and join us in the booth! Contact Brendan Erazo: [email protected]

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CHRISTMAS SEASON CHRISTMAS POPS Friday, December 7 • 7 PM Saturday, December 8 • 6 PM Sunday, December 9 • 3 PM YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY Wednesday, December 19, 7 PM, High School Room CHRISTMAS EVE FOR CHILDREN December 24, 4 PM, Sanctuary CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLS, CANDLES & COMMUNION December 24, 7 & 11 PM, Sanctuary CHRISTMAS DAY December 25, office closed

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SERVE GROUPS FAMILY MINISTRIES TECHNICAL TEAM Research shows it takes 5 See “Technical Arts” on page 30. Various times and locations infuential adults to make a long- Contact Brendan Erazo: Serve Groups provide an term impact on children and teens. [email protected] opportunity to build Any commitment can make a relationships by being part diference. Interested? Page 10. of a team and serving our Contact Ceri Fox: GROW GROUPS church family. [email protected] Contact Matt Conrad: Various times and locations [email protected] FIRST IMPRESSIONS throughout the week 425-747-1461 ext. 125 Help us create a welcoming Grow Groups are mid-size experience for our frst-time guests gatherings of 10 or more people ALPHA LEADERSHIP TEAM and help them become regular who come together to build Gather weekly to pray and prepare attenders! caring relationships, grow in for the Alpha session. Tere are Contact Faye Yip: faith, and in the understanding 4 Alpha Serve teams: Sunday [email protected] of Jesus' call on their lives. evening, Tuesday and Wednesday Some groups meet on the mornings (women only), and TALKTIME CONVERSATION Westminster campus. Friday mid-day. PARTNERS See pages 14-17. Contact Sylvia Ramquist: Befriend an international student. Contact Jenny Rueb: [email protected] TalkTime is looking for new [email protected] conversation partners! COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM Contact Mark Pedrin: To learn more go to Help our congregation put [email protected] www.westminster.org/ compassion into action! CIT and select “Groups” develops partnerships & projects to GAP GUYS/ GAP GUYS GARAGE and fll out the form. serve the vulnerable. Help with home repairs for those Provide information about Contact Mark Pedrin: who can’t aford it. Donated cars your specifc needs or group [email protected] are repaired and given to those preferences. We will help you in need, ofen a single mother. If fnd the best Grow Group CREATIVE ARTS you are interested in serving or for you! Email (WORSHIP TEAM) donating, please contact us. [email protected] Hey musicians and vocalists! Are Contact David Sanders: you sharing your gifs? See page 30 [email protected] for details about getting involved. Contact Arlene Finley: PRAYER TEAMS [email protected] Join one of our prayer groups that Find your meet throughout the week. See page 29. Contact Jim Roodhouse: group! [email protected] Pages 14-17

MATT CONRAD ...... Executive Pastor of Spiritual Growth & Outreach | [email protected] | ext. 125 JENNY RUEB ...... Care/Groups Admin. Assistant | [email protected] | ext. 186 WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 13 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 ON CAMPUS GROW GROUPS

BBC - BUILDING BIBLICAL CHINESE CANTONESE GROW GROUP THE GAP (MEN’S GROUP) FOR CHRIST 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7 PM, 303 Thursdays through June Fridays, 7 PM, 310 A Cantonese speaking group 6:30 AM, Fireside Room Build life through God’s Word, seeking God’s will and serving Gary Gulbranson: fellowship, worship, prayer and God’s people. [email protected] activities in the Mandarin language. Teresa and Alex Ma: Steve Parsons: Children (7th-12th grade) program [email protected] [email protected] is provided with Celebrate [email protected] GRACE BASED FAMILIES Recovery curriculum. CELEBRATE RECOVERY 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9 AM Eugene Ma: Fridays, 7 PM, Fireside Room Room 310, [email protected] A safe place to admit our struggles, Young families who desire to strengthen marriages and BEREAN COMMUNITY celebrate our progress, and thank families through Biblical Sundays, 10:45 AM God for His love and help in principles and community. Fireside Room overcoming our hurts, habits and hang-ups. Childcare provided. Chris & Sandy Long: Kermit Ecklebarger: [email protected] [email protected] Neal Tompson: [email protected] HELPING HANDS BEYOND ALL MEASURE (BAM!) Fridays, 9 AM, Room 210 Sundays, 10:45 AM, CLC CHAPEL CHOIR Sew, knit, or crochet gifs of love All ages learning about the majesty Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM to distribute in our community of God, the teachings of Christ, and Choir Room and around the world. journey together. Gather to sing, pray, serve and grow together. Marilyn Baxter: Russ and Kathy Caldwell: [email protected] [email protected] Bree’anna Walberg: [email protected] INDIA GROUP இந்திய ஐக்கிய குழு BOND GROUP 1st & 3rd Sundays Every Other Sunday DISCOVERY TALKTIME 12-2:30 PM, Room 310 Sundays, 10:45 AM, Room 304 10:45 AM, Room 307 A multicultural group bonding Enjoy intercultural community Meets to connect and pray for through Christ’s love and becoming through small group, simple the Indian community on the whom God intended. English discussions from the Bible. Eastside and to reach out to David Lee: [email protected] Ron Imhof: them with the love of Christ. [email protected] Arun Dewaraj: CAMBODIA GROUP [email protected] 1st, 2nd, 4th Sundays, 10:45 AM, FELLOWSHIP OF YOUNG ADULTS Room 303 Sundays, 10:45 AM, Room 223 INFLUENTIAL PARENTING Ages 18-24 years old Sundays, 9 AM, Room 307 Enjoy fellowship and worship, studying God’s Word together in Committed to growing in relationship Helpful parenting lessons to the Cambodian language. with one another and with God. encourage and support parents Steve Parsons: as they shepherd their children Sitha Sam: [email protected] [email protected] through the growing years. FILIPINO GROUP - EASTSIDE Kandi Dodrill: 2nd Saturday of the Month [email protected] 11:45 AM, Room 310 Tagalog and English Merwin Hao: [email protected]

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INTERCULTURAL WOMEN’S MEN’S SMALL GROUP WOMEN’S TUESDAY MORNING GROW GROUP BIBLE STUDY BIBLE STUDY Sundays, 9 AM, Room 304 Saturdays, 7:30 AM, Room 307 9:15 AM, CLC Lyza Gatmaytan: 한인 그로우 그룹 A group of guys who enjoy a Women are ofered 7 diferent [email protected] time of studying God’s Word and opportunities in community to JAPANESE GROUP 日本語聖書勉強会 sharing life together on Saturday know God through His Word, 2nd and 4th Saturdays mornings. prayer, and fellowship. Rich Lee: Shelly Smith: 9:30 AM, Room 303 இந்திய ஐக்கிய குழு A Japanese gathering interested in [email protected] [email protected] Christianity and growing deeper MOMS IN PRAYER GROUP WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY EVENING in their faith. Materials available Tuesdays, 12 NOON BIBLE STUDY in Japanese. Fellowship & worship Room 308 6:45 PM, Fireside Room time, too. Praying for children of all ages. Study God’s Word and discuss Yoshiko Sullivan: Teresa Ma: [email protected] how it transforms the way we [email protected] work, interact with others, and PRAYER.CARE.SHARE see all God has for us. KOREAN GROUP 한인 그로우 그룹 Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30, Room 304 Sundays, 10:15 & 12:15 PM, Atrium Kimi Takahashi: A Bellevue community group [email protected] Meet afer each service every seeking to grow in the Lord and Sunday in the Atrium日本語聖書勉強会 for casual spur one another on in love and YOUNG MARRIEDS AND fellowship. good deeds. FAMILIES GROUP John & Avelynn Yun: இந்திய ஐக்கிய குழு Bre Goss: [email protected] 1st & 3rd Sundays [email protected] 9 AM, Room 309 SINGLE SENIORS Young married couples and MEN’S JOURNEY Sundays, 12:15 - 2 PM, Room 307 families who strive to be loving Wednesdays, 6:45 PM, Rm. 307 For all single seniors age 50+. We and inclusive as we grow in Men wanting to be better guys, meet for shared experiences and God’s Word. dads, husbands, and leaders. We pray for one another. Sam & Allison Fetchero: believe seeking Jesus in community Pat Tompson: [email protected] [email protected] strengthens us on this journey. Steve Parsons: TRANSFORMERS [email protected] Sundays, 9 AM, Room 311 Deepen relationships and MEN’S FRIDAY AM PRAISE AND experience transformation through PRAYER BREAKFAST studying God’s Word, prayer, 6:30 AM, Atrium fellowship, and serving. (Use North Doors) Brian Goemmer: Men supporting Westminster [email protected] ministries and individuals through prayer. VICTORIOUS INTERCESSORS Jim Roodhouse: Fridays, 10:30-11:45 AM Room 308 [email protected] Pray for our church and staf. Dianne Geijsbeek: [email protected]

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BELLEVUE GROUP M&M (MARYMOOR & MICROSOFT) SAMMAMISH GROUP Every other Sunday, 5:30 PM GROUP Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, 98075 Bellevue 98005 1st and 3rd Fridays, 6:30 PM Mature adults study books of Join us for a shared meal, Biblical Redmond 98052 the Bible and sing hymns. discussion, and prayer. Family style- all ages. Multi- Betty Matthews: 425-392-3912 Mark and Kandi Dodrill: cultural, seeker-friendly. [email protected] Potluck, Bible study and prayer. SOUTH BELLEVUE Gordon and Heidi Jensen: BMW GROUP BI-CULTURAL COUPLES [email protected] 2nd & 4th Fridays, 6:30 PM Every other Sunday, 1 PM 98006 Bellevue 98004 PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY Building each other up as For bi-cultural/race couples Tuesdays, 7 - 9:15 PM Biblically Balanced Men (married, engaged or dating) to Bellevue 98008 and Women. strengthen and build a relational Study the book of Hebrews and Faye Yip: foundation with God. We share understand the meaning of God’s [email protected] lunch, connect, view a DVD, and Word while bringing healing share our experience. to your soul and direction to SOUTHWEST REDMOND GROUP Dennis Pullar: your life. Hebrews connects the 1st & 3rd Mondays 6:30-9 PM, 98052 [email protected] dots between the Old and New Testament. Book cost $30. We begin with dinner and EASTGATE Kathie Hansen: fellowship then study the Wednesdays, 6:30 PM [email protected] Bible verse-by-verse (currently Bellevue 98008 studying the book of Mark). Growing hearts, souls, and minds in REDMOND GROUP Jim & Becky Pommer: fellowship, one Bible study at Thursdays, 7 PM [email protected] a time. Various Homes Kay Weaver: For individuals and families of all TAM O'SHANTER GROUP [email protected] backgrounds and ages. As we focus Thursdays, 7 PM Bellevue 98008 on the Gospels, our goal is to grow FILIPINO GROUP - NORTH deeper in relationships and to care Want to grow in faith? We Every 4th Saturday, 11:45-2PM and pray for one another. Children have a weekly Bible study with Edmonds 98026 great discussions, insight and Enjoy food, fellowship, worship, of all ages are welcome. Peter & Vanita Tomas: sharing, fellowship with one and studying God’s Word together [email protected] another and close with a time in Tagalog and English. of prayer. Merwin Hao: ROSE HILL Bob & Duanne Owen: [email protected] Every other Thursday, 6:30 PM [email protected] Various homes in Kirkland/Bellevue/ KIRKLAND YOUNG MARRIEDS Redmond WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE Every other Friday, 7 PM We meet, we eat, we share, Kirkland 98033 we care. Young adults, recently married, no Julie Poole: children yet. [email protected] Dan and Michelle Costenaro: [email protected]

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Every other Thursday, 7-8:15 AM Starbucks, Bellevue Village QFC, NE 8th, Downtown Bellevue, 98004 Workplace-focused Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Nancy Erisman: [email protected]

WOODINVILLE GROUP AT BRITTANY PARK Tuesdays,1 PM, 98072 Faith, Fellowship and Fun as we study God's Word. Ruth Roetcisoender: [email protected]

FIND A GROUP IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR ONE WITH SHARED INTERESTS To learn more go to “Let us love WESTMINSTER.ORG/GROW-GROUPS one another, because love comes from God.”

1John 4:7

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 17 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 FAMILY MINISTRY – EARLY LIFE NURSERY PARENTS 0-24 MONTHS MOTHERS

SUNDAY MORNINGS MOMS (MAKING OUR 9 & 10:45 AM MOTHERING SIGNIFICANT) Birth-12 months Room 203B Tuesdays, 9:25-11:30 AM 12-23 months Room 203A Fireside Room 2 years old Room 205 Mothers of infants and young Contact Kjirsten Davies: children meet weekly for hot [email protected] breakfast, “adult” conversation, and encouragement. Bible teaching, topics of importance to moms, EARLY LIFE with an occasional AGE 2-KINDERGARTEN fun activity. Contact Lori Garth Green: [email protected] SUNDAY MORNINGS 9 & 10:45 AM MOMMY & ME 2 years old Room 205 GYM, 1st Friday of the month 3 years old Room 206 10 - 11:30 AM 4 years old/PreK Room 209 Moms with toddlers meet to play “You are Kindergarten Room 211 and hang out in the gym. We have Contact Kjirsten Davies: ride-on-toys and activities for little [email protected] ones and give moms a chance to loved forever.” AWANA CUBBIES get to know each other. (Preschooler and Parent AWANA) Contact Kjirsten Davies: Wednesdays, Sept.12 – May 8 [email protected] 6:30-8pm Room 209 Romans Learn about Jesus through a puppet FAMILIES show, crafs, AND games. Parents join in and learn to mentor their child’s GRACE BASED FAMILIES 8:38-39 spiritual journey. 2nd and 4th Sundays, 9 AM, Contact Kay Bonikowsky: Room 310 [email protected] A group of young families who desire to strengthen marriages and families through Biblical principles FOR VOLUNTEER and community. OPPORTUNITIES Contact Chris & Sandy Long: [email protected] SEE PAGE 10

CERI FOX ...... Family Ministries Administrative Assistant | [email protected] | ext. 127 KJIRSTEN DAVIES ...... Early Life Director | [email protected] | ext. 116

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SUNDAY MORNINGS SUNDAY MORNINGS SUNDAY MORNINGS 9 AM Grades 1-3 Children’s Theater 9 AM Middle School Room 9 AM High School Room 10:45 AM Grades 1-5 Children’s Theater Worship, teaching, and small Worship, teaching, and small Time of worship, teaching and group discussions. group discussions. small group discussion. 10:45 AM Sanctuary 10:45 AM Sanctuary THE BRIDGE Families are invited to attend Families are invited to attend 9 AM, Room 105 service together. service together. 4th & 5th grade students studying the New Testament and a variety WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK of topics to prepare for Middle 6:30-8 PM 6:30-8 PM School. Includes large group High School/Middle School Room High School/Middle School teaching, small group discussions, Students connect, have large group Room and service activities. worship, teaching time and smaller Students connect, have large group discussion. group worship, teaching time AWANA and smaller group discussion. Wednesdays, Sept.12 - May 8 8 - 8:30PM 6:30 - 8 PM, Gym Hang out time in Student Area 8 - 8:30PM Contact Ceri Fox: Reaching students for Christ Hang out time in Student Area [email protected] Contact Ceri Fox: through fun, scripture-rich [email protected] experiences that lead students to know, love, and serve Him. Contact Kay Bonikowsky: [email protected]

AWANA REGISTRATION SEPT.12 KICKOFF SEPT. 19

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SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER

2 •FAMILY SERVICE DAY 2 •MOMMY & ME (DARK) 4 •YOUTH LEADER LUNCH 5 •MIDWEEK DARK (NO PROGRAMMING) 10 •HS SERVICE PROJECT

7 •MOMMY & ME 14 •YOUTH FRIENDSGIVING

8 •VOLUNTEER TRAINING 21 •ALL CHURCH DAY THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE 12 •FALL YOUTH KICKOFF •AWANA REGISTRATION 22 •CHURCH CLOSED

15 •SNL (MIDDLE SCHOOL) DECEMBER 19 •AWANA KICKOFF 2 •CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 21 •FNF (HIGH SCHOOL) CHRISTMAS PARTY

7 •MOMMY & ME OCTOBER 19 •YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY 5 •MOMMY & ME 24 •CHRISTMAS EVE 7 •YOUTH LEADER LUNCH SERVICES 4, 7, 11 PM

21 •SHADOW OPS/CORN 25 •CHRISTMAS DAY MAZE CHURCH CLOSED 26 •MS/HS/AWANA DARK

20 | westminster.org/FAMILYMINISTRIES 425-747-1461 Fall 2018 September 1 - November30 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

FELLOWSHIP OF YOUNG ADULTS THURSDAY NIGHTS Sundays, 10:45 AM Room 223, Ages 18-24 years old AT WESTMINSTER A group committed to growing “Tose who in relationship with one another BOARD GAME GROUP for the purpose of growing in Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Atrium relationship with God. We seek Get your game on! Join each week the heart change that Biblical with others who love playing board hope in the truth brings to the questions of games. Tis is an intercultural life situations our age group ofen group that focuses on interactive, deals with, while welcoming and language-based games. Lord will respecting a wide spectrum of Contact Mark Pedrin: perspectives. 425-747-1461 or Contact Steve Parsons: [email protected] [email protected] renew their DEEPER QUESTIONS GROUP KIRKLAND YOUNG MARRIEDS Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Atrium Every Other Friday, 7 PM, An intercultural table discussion strength” Kirkland 98033 group. Build skills in active Young adults, recently married, listening and critical thinking no kids. while discussing life issues in a Isaiah 40: 30-31 Contact Dan and Michelle Costenaro: safe, friendly environment. [email protected] Contact Sylvia Ramquist: [email protected]

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL Thursdays, 7 PM, Gym All skill levels welcome. Contact Josh Deshazer: [email protected]

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 21 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 WOMEN’S MINISTRY

TUESDAY MORNINGS WEDNESDAYS & Starts September 11, 9:15-11:30 AM ı Cost varies. Register at westminster.org/women or on the APP THURSDAYS Children's Program (Age birth-Pre K) Cost is $45 for one child, $60 for two or more HOPE PLACE ALPHA ALPHA: ASK ANYTHING THE GATHERING Wednesdays, 9:30 - Noon Wherever you are in your faith journey, Meet in small groups for Taking the good news of Jesus to join us in an informational, fun, and discussion, supporting one women living at Union Gospel’s friendly environment exploring the another in prayer, and developing women’s residential treatment friendships. Study the book of meaning of life and faith. center, “Job” with a study by Lisa Harper in Seattle. Coordinator Stacey Waddell: to discover the redemptive side to [email protected] Coordinator Jacquie Rauch: Job’s suffering. Join at any time. [email protected] or 425-503-0563 Coordinator Barbara Forrest: BIBLE IN 3D [email protected] (Dwell, Discuss, Devote), Atrium WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY What is 3D? We Dwell deeply on MOMS (MAKING OUR MOTHERING 6:45 PM, Fireside Room God’s Word, Discuss what we learn, SIGNIFICANT) FIRESIDE ROOM New format! 3 different electives! and Devote our lives to God. Study Mothers of infants and young -“Faithful, Abundant, True” by John’s Gospel with in-class teaching, children meet weekly for a hot Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and small group discussions, and of course, breakfast, “adult” conversation and Beth Moore - $40 prayer! encouragement. Bible teaching, -“What Matters Most” by Karen Coordinator Shelly Smith: topics of importance to moms, and Ehman, $40, A 7-DVD session [email protected] occasional fun activities. and workbook on Philippians. Contact Lori Garth Green: -”Bible in 3D”- $15 CHILDREN’S PROGRAM [email protected] We will study John’s Gospel with 9:15-11:30 AM, Nursery & Classrooms a study guide, in-class teaching, Tuesday morning program and PRECEPT small group discussions, and of childcare for children from ages Study the book of Hebrews to course, prayer! Register at 0-5 years of age—sharing God’s love understand the meaning of God’s www.westminster.org/women with our little ones. Word; bring healing to your soul Contact Jenny Rueb: Contact Noelle Rowe: and direction to your life. Hebrews [email protected] [email protected] connects the dots between the Old and New Testament. WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Coordinator Kathie Hansen: Thursdays (biweekly), ELL is a group of intercultural [email protected] 7 - 8:15 AM women who practice speaking Starbucks, Bellevue Village QFC English as they study the Bible. NE 8th, Downtown Bellevue Meet new friends as you study God’s Workplace-oriented Bible study, Word and get a better understanding prayer, and fellowship. of God. Coordinator Nancy Erisman: Coordinator Laurena Huber: [email protected] [email protected]

JENNY RUEB ...... Administrative Asst. to Women | [email protected] | ext. 186 KIMI TAKAHASHI ...... Women’s Ministry Director | [email protected] | ext. 150

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EVENTS & GATHERINGS FLOURISH@WORK- WOMEN WOMEN’S STEP STUDY Thurs., Sept. 20th, 6 PM, An evening women-only Bible WOMEN IN PRAYER Fireside Room study: tools to live with peace Room 308 Join us for an evening of and joy in the midst of life’s Gather with other women to pray community with women who most difcult circumstances during Sunday services. seek to live out their faith in including codependency, anger, Contact Dianne Geijsbeek: the workplace. Te Sept. Guest worry, food, and other addictive [email protected] Speaker will be Holly Pankratz, behavior. Westminster Chapel’s Minister Contact Neal Tompson: CELEBRATE RECOVERY - WOMEN to Care and Equipping. Cost: $10 [email protected] Fridays, 7 PM, Fireside Room includes appetizers and beverage. A women’s only small group Register at www.westminster.org/events. that works through issues or Contact Jenny Rueb: relationships in your life that [email protected] seem like they will never change: SAVE THE DATE FOR FUTURE co-dependence, sexual abuse, FLOURISH@WORK EVENTS - Nov. 8, addictions, etc. Childcare and Jan. 17, March 21, May 16. fellowship opportunities are HELPING HANDS provided. Fridays, 9 AM - 1 PM, Room 210 Contact Neal Tompson: September to June [email protected] Come sew, knit and crochet clothes and quilts for people in our INTERCULTURAL WOMEN’S community and around the world. GROW GROUP Sundays, 9 AM, Room 304 Contact Marilyn Baxter: [email protected] Lyza Gatmaytan: [email protected] MOMS IN PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays, 12 Noon Room 308 Praying for children of all ages. Teresa Ma: [email protected]

KIMI TAKAHASHI ...... Women’s Ministry Director | [email protected] | ext. 150 JENNY RUEB ...... Administrative Asst. to Women | [email protected] | ext. 186

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 23 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 MEN

BIBLE STUDY, FELLOWSHIP & GROUPS FOR MEN

MEN'S JOURNEY MEN’S FRIDAY AM PRAISE AND MEN’S STEP STUDY Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15 PM PRAYER BREAKFAST An evening men-only Bible Room 307 6:30-8 AM, Atrium study: tools to live with peace God has great purpose for us but we (Use north doors) and joy in the midst of life’s are not always sure how to get there. Pray in a small group, then share most difcult circumstances Enjoy open, frank conversations breakfast & fellowship. Earlybirds including codependency, about things that matter most. meet at 6 AM. anger, worry, food, and other Challenge our cultural perspectives Contact Jim Roodhouse: addictive behavior. with Biblical ones. Open to all [email protected] Contact Neal Tompson: ages, any culture, and no Biblical [email protected] experience is required. MEN’S SMALL GROUP Contact Jenny Rueb: BIBLE STUDY HIGHER GROUND MEN’S [email protected] Saturdays, 7:30-9 AM CONFERENCE Room 307 SAVE THE DATE: CELEBRATE RECOVERY - MEN We are a group of guys who enjoy MARCH 23, 2019 Fridays, 7 PM, Fireside Room a time of studying God’s Word and Information and ticket A men’s only small group sharing life together on Saturday purchases are done through that works through issues or mornings. Questions? the Higher Ground Men’s relationships in your life that seem Contact Rich Lee: Conference website starting [email protected] like they will never change: sexual October 1. integrity, codependence, anger, For details go to addiction, etc. Childcare and https://prodigalsinternational.org/ fellowship opportunities are provided. Contact Neal Tompson: [email protected]

THE GAP Thursdays starting September 27 6:30-7:30 AM, Fireside Room Learn what it means to stand in the gap! Discussion with Pastor Gary and other guests with time for questions and accountability. Leader Gary Gulbranson: [email protected]

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To get started, complete the online profile card at: www.westminster.org/mentoring We grow through lots of different relationships. If you're looking for a Mentor, willing to come alongside someone in a mentoring capacity, or serve as a Prayer Partner, please contact us. Email: [email protected]

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 25 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

LEARN ENGLISH BUILDING COMMUNITY COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM Put compassion into action! For many intercultural people here, We take Jesus’ call to love our CIT develops partnerships & English language ability becomes neighbors seriously. Here are a a road block. We are helping few ways we can work together projects to serve the vulnerable. transform it into an opportunity for to live out the Good News in our Contact Mark Pedrin: growth and development. community: [email protected]

Join us in showing love to our HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE RENEWAL FOOD BANK community through English We partner with local Make a donation or volunteer language assistance. organizations to help families and your time. individuals with immediate and Contact Mark Pedrin: ESOL ALPHA AND BETA GROUPS long-term needs: [email protected] Small-group with faith discussions. See page 5 • Congregations for the FAMILY MINISTRIES AT Homeless support men in WESTMINSTER TALKTIME housing transition. Opportunities for native speaking Serve our community by hosts to connect with interculutrals • Hope Place: Helping women helping families. to practice and learn English. and children fnd support, See page 18-20. See page 5. friendship, and steps to stable Contact Mark Pedrin: housing. [email protected] FOSTER FAMILY & ORPHAN WESTMINSTER LANGUAGE SUPPORT ACADEMY We partner with the Bellevue Group ESL classes and Department of Children, Youth private tutoring. and Families, and other churches, Contact Kathie Stabbert: to help make life brighter for [email protected] foster kids in our community. Ways to be involved: For volunteer opportunities with -Appreciation events these ministries see page 10. -Te Ofce Moms & Dads Program -Gathering supplies

ORPHAN SUNDAY - NOV. 11 Foster care, adoption and mentoring to global orphan care, we’ll explore ways to inspire and equip one another for action. Let’s celebrate God’s deep love. For more information, visit https://cafo.org/orphansunday/

MARK PEDRIN...... Minister of Community Engagement | [email protected] | ext. 139 KATHIE STABBERT...... Westminster Language Academy Director | [email protected] | ext. 189

26 425-747-1461 Fall 2018 September 1 - November30 OUTREACH

OUTREACH SHORT TERM SUPPORT TEAM MISSION TRIPS If you're considering full-time Christian outreach, or would like ENSENADA FAMILY MISSION to help support others, we'd love to TRIP talk to you. Feb. 15 - 20, 2019 An inspirational experience Tere's a role for everyone, serving local churches around whether you feel called to go, Ensenada as a family. or called to pray, give, or raise awareness. Let's start INDIA VISION AND the conversation! PRAYER TRIP For more information, please contact Spring 2019 [email protected] Participate with our Outreach “Go into all Partners through prayer, serving, and building OUTREACH PARTNERS relational bridges. Westminster Chapel supports the world and mission eforts around the GUATEMALA EXPLORATION TRIP world, as well as here in our TBD 2019 community. To see a complete proclaim the Explore sustainable poverty list of our Outreach Partners from reduction through education, around the world, please visit medical assistance, and www.westminster.org/outreach- relationship development. partners/ gospel to the For more information, please contact For more information on any of [email protected] these trips, contact whole creation.” [email protected] Mark 16:15

SYLVIA RAMQUIST...... Minister of Outreach | [email protected] | ext. 141 NOELLE ROWE...... Outreach Minstries Coordinator | [email protected] | ext. 154

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 27 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 CARE

COUNSELING & SUPPORT DIVORCECARE Wednesdays, Jan. 19- April 10th PASTORAL CARE JOB SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 pm, Room 304 Thursdays, 7-9 PM Cost $20/person. COUNSELING Room 304 Contact Jenny Rueb: [email protected] We ofer counseling with our staf Assistance with resumes and counselors, counseling interns and LinkedIn profles, interviewing GRIEFSHARE assist in referrals to professional skills, networking ideas and tips, Christian counselors. Thursdays, Jan. 3rd - March 28th and job leads. No cost. - 6:30pm, Room 307 Contact David Sanders: Contact: [email protected] [email protected] For those who have lost a loved GAP GUYS one through death. Cost $25 PASTORAL OR CARE A group of men helping people Contact Kathy Dietz-Tompson: MINISTER VISITS in need with car repairs and [email protected] For those in long-term care, handyman services. hospitalized or recovering at home, For those who can’t aford it. and those who have recently lost a Contact: loved one. [email protected] Contact David Sanders: [email protected] CELEBRATE RECOVERY or 425-747-1461 ext. 115 Fridays, 7 PM, Fireside Room With God’s help we learn to FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE overcome life’s most difcult REQUESTS circumstances: codependence, Financial application forms are sexual abuse/integrity, food/drug available at the church and on our addictions, divorce, anger, etc. website www.westminster.org/care. Breakout groups are gender/issue Contact David Sanders: specifc. Childcare provided. [email protected] Contact Neal: 425-747-1461 ext. 147 or MARRIAGE [email protected]. PREPARATION MEMORIALS THE LANDING Fridays, 7:30-9:30 PM WEDDINGS MEMORIAL SERVICES Room 311 Our facility is available for Contact LuAnne Zaeske: 425-747-1461 Celebrate Recovery’s program for weddings of church members ext. 110 or [email protected] 6th - 12th grade students. Come in good standing. Visit discover God’s coping skills for life. westminster.org/venue/ Contact Neal: 425-747-1461 ext. 147 or weddings for the Wedding [email protected]. Request Form. Contact LuAnne Zaeske: 425-747-1461 ext. 110 or [email protected]

28 425-747-1461 Fall 2018 September 1 - November30 PRAYER

GREAT & MIGHTY THINGS (GMT) DO YOU NEED PRAYER? PRAYER ROOMS Mondays, 7 PM, SANCTUARY Let us pray for you! If you need Sundays, 9 & 10:45 AM Join others who are passionate prayer, please fll out the “Prayer Men: Room 309 about prayer and see what happens Request” side of the Connection Women: Room 308 when we ask God to do great and Card in our Sunday bulletin and Gather to pray during our mighty things. drop it in the ofering or at the Sunday services. Contact Jim Roodhouse: Welcome Center. During the week, Contact Jim Roodhouse: [email protected] please contact our church ofce. [email protected] Contact Lynn Von Seggern: Contact Dianne Geijsbeek: PRAYER CHAPEL [email protected] [email protected] Room 308 All are welcome to use our Prayer PRAYERLINE BELLEVUE FIRE DEPARTMENT Chapel on the main level. It is Are you passionate about praying PRAYER PARTNERS available for prayer and meditation for others? Join our PrayerLine Westminster Chapel members whenever the building is open. team and you will receive our partner with the BFD to pray for their employees who desire weekly Chapel prayer requests to have someone pray for them; VICTORIOUS INTERCESSORS by email. Fridays, 10:30 AM, Room 308 administrative personnel, as Contact Lynn Von Seggern: well as fre fghters. Pray for our church staf [email protected] Contact Lynn Von Seggern: and ministries. [email protected] Contact Dianne Geijsbeek: [email protected]

PRAY AFTER SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES "Prayer is Pray over the Sanctuary at the end of each service. Contact Jim Roodhouse: [email protected] the link that MEN’S FRIDAY AM PRAISE AND PRAYER BREAKFAST 6:30-8 AM, Atrium connects us (Use north doors) Pray in a small group, then share breakfast & fellowship. Earlybirds with God." meet at 6 AM. Contact Jim Roodhouse: [email protected] – A. B. Simpson

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL 29 Fall 2018 September 1 - November 30 WORSHIP & CREATIVE ARTS

GET INVOLVED CREATIVE STAFF

MUSICIANS & WORSHIP TEAMS Laurey Berteig Executive Pastor of Strategy/ We are looking for singers and Creative Arts instrumentalists to participate in [email protected] our Sunday services and musical 425-747-1461 ext. 118 presentations. If you play an instrument (woodwind, brass, string, piano, guitar, Arlene Finley drums, percussion) or sing, we would Minister of Worship love to hear from you! [email protected] Contact Arlene Finley: 425-747-1461 ext. 105 425-747-1461 ext. 105 or email [email protected] Luke Pamer Video Producer WESTMINSTER CHAPEL CHOIR [email protected] Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Choir Room 425-747-1461 ext. 174 Interested singers please email Bree’anna for information and an Tifany Sanders interview with the choir director. Communications Director Contact Bree’anna Walberg: [email protected] [email protected] 425-747-1461 ext. 135

TECHNICAL ARTS Carlo Skolrud Thursdays, 6-9 PM Visual Designer Sundays, 7 AM-Noon [email protected] 425-747-1461 ext. 164 Get behind the scenes! Interested in helping with audio, video or lighting? Bree’anna Walberg Contact Brendan Erazo: Worship and Arts TECHNICAL STAFF 425-747-1461 ext. 120 or Associate [email protected] [email protected] Brendan Erazo 425-747-1461 ext. 158 Technical Director SERMON CDS [email protected] Library Faye Yip 425-747-1461 ext. 120 Limited sermon CDs are available at no First Impressions Coordinator charge in the Library. Sermons available [email protected] Austin McNamara online at westminster.org/media or on 425-747-1461 ext. 136 Production Assistant the APP. Lighting Designer Contact Lynn Von Seggern: [email protected] 425-747-1461 ext. 100 or 425-747-1461 ext. 103 [email protected] or westminster.org/media

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HOW THIS CHURCH IS FINANCED EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS Tose who call Westminster Chapel Ask your employer about Matching Gif their home, regularly give their tithes Programs. If you have questions about and oferings to support ministries here this, contact Tim Hufman: and around the world. When we honor [email protected] or God in this way, He personally blesses 425-747-1461 ext. 102. us, the church is made fnancially sound, and people’s needs are met. OTHER GIVING Tank you for your faithful giving. Contact Tim Hufman: www.westminster.org/GIVING [email protected] or 425-747-1461 ext. 102 BANK BILL PAY GIVING to make arrangements for other Use the following information to set up types of giving. Westminster Chapel with your bank's Bill Pay option: Westminster Chapel 13646 NE 24th St Bellevue, WA 98005 425-747-1461 Enter the designation for where you OPERATIONS would like your gif to go ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FACILITIES STAFF DESIGNATION • General Ofering Sondra Beck Darrel Claussen • Benevolence Executive Minister Facilities Foreman • It's Time! of Operations [email protected] • Mission [email protected] 425-747-1461 ext. 169 425-747-1461 ext. 143 ONLINE GIVING Roy Jones Tim Hufman Custodian/Maintainence Assistant To give online through a credit card, Senior Accountant debit card, or bank transfer go to [email protected] Royce Kraupie westminster.org/giving 425-747-1461 ext. 102 Custodian MOBILE GIVING Delores Reeves Leland Hetrick You can give on your smart phone Bookkeeper Custodian through our Westminster APP. Text [email protected] wcbellevue app to 77977 to get the APP. 425-747-1461 ext. 130 STOCK GIVING Lynn Von Seggern To give stocks, notify Tim Hufman at Ofce Coordinator [email protected] or [email protected] 425-747-1461 ext. 102. 425-747-1461 ext. 100 Contact your broker and provide them with the following information: Loraine Grover Firm: Charles Schwab DTC#: 164 Admin. Asst. & Outside Event Account #: 93376060 Concierge Account name: Westminster Chapel [email protected] 425-747-1461 ext. 146

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Gary Gulbranson, ext. 123 *Royce Kraupie Lynn Von Seggern, ext. 100 Senior Pastor Custodian Ofce Coordinator Sondra Beck, ext. 143 Austin McNamara, ext. 103 Kay Weaver, ext. 106 Executive Minister of Operations Production Asst/Lighting Designer Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Laurey Berteig, ext. 118 Luke Pamer, ext. 174 Executive Pastor of Strategy/ Video Producer Bree'anna Walberg, ext. 158 Creative Arts Worship & Arts Associate Holly Pankratz, ext. 129 Leanna Busse, ext. 139 Minister of Care & Equipping Faye Yip, ext. 136 Language Academy Instructor First Impressions Coordinator Steve Parsons, ext. 159 Darrel Claussen, ext. 169 Pastor of Visitation/Men/Security LuAnne Zaeske, ext. 110 Facilities Foreman Executive Asst. to Senior Pastor Mark Pedrin, ext. 139 & Community Liaison Martha Clay, ext. 167 Minister of Community Engagement Elementary Director Sylvia Ramquist, ext. 141 Matt Conrad, ext. 125 Minister of Outreach Executive Pastor of Spiritual Growth & Outreach Delores Reeves, ext. 130 Bookkeeper For emergency custodial Kjirsten Davies, ext. 116 assistance call: Early Life Director Noelle Rowe, ext 154 Outreach Ministries Coordinator 425-753-3926 or Josh Deshazer, ext. 124 425-753-3930 Youth Ministries Associate Director Jenny Rueb, ext. 186 Care/Groups (Women, Men, Conn.) To email a staff member, Christian Downs (253)431-2555 Administrative Assistant use the following guide: Alpha Regional Director David Sanders, ext. 115 frst name + frst initial of Brendan Erazo, ext. 120 Sr. Director of Benevolence & last [email protected]. Technical Director Counseling Example: Arlene Finley, ext. 105 Tifany Sanders, ext. 135 [email protected] Minister of Worship Communications Dir. / First Impr.

Ceri Fox, ext. 127 Carlo Skolrud, ext. 164 * Exception: Family Ministries Admin. Assistant Visual Designer To contact our custodians, please Loraine Grover, ext. 146 Kathie Stabbert, ext. 189 Admin. Asst. & Event Concierge Language Academy Director email Darrel Claussen at [email protected]. *Leland Hetrick Katharine Staples, ext. 155 Custodian Minister to Youth & College Tim Hufman, ext. 102 Kimi Takahashi, ext. 150 Senior Accountant Women’s Ministry Director *Roy Jones Custodian/Maintainence Assistant

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200 Student Lounge Level

WestCup Family Ministry School Middle Workrooms & Interns Student Rec Area Family Ministry Student Ofces

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Custo- dian Bridge Arcade Bridge Café

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Alcove Young Family Young

Academy (WLA) Academy Westminster Language Westminster

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Nearest Metro Bus Stop 140th between NE 24th and NE 20th BUS 249

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