quarterly publication - Westminster Chapel of Bellevue

WESTMINSTERCHAPEL
NEXT
STEPS
FALL
2016
SEPT. 1 – NOV. 30
FIND YOUR
GROW GROUP
BELONG SUNDAY
September 18
Pages 16-17
INTERGENERATIONAL
IMPACT
Explore opportunities
in Family Ministry
Page 25
HOLIDAY SEASON
Special events and services
Page 27
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday-Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contents
ADDRESS
13646 NE 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-1461
FAX (425) 643-7365
Find current ministry
information & updates:
westminster.org
SUNDAY SERVICES
9:00 & 10:45 AM • Sanctuary
EDITORIAL CREDITS
VISUAL DESIGNER
Carlo Skolrud
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Tiffany Sanders
Alpha ............................. 12-13
Men .....................................30
Baptism .................................9
Mentoring ............................19
Become ....................... 2, 3, 19
Online Features .....................7
Begin ........................... 2, 3, 12
Operations ...........................32
Belong ................... 2, 3, 14 -17
Outreach ........................ 20-21
Beyond ...................2, 3, 20-21
Prayer ..................................31
Chapel Staff...........................5
Serve Groups .......................15
Christian Growth................ 8-9
Special Events .......................6
College............................17,24
Sunday Mornings .............. 8-9
Community Care ............ 18-19
Weekly Events ............... 10-11
Creative Arts .................. 26-27
Welcome ................................2
Facility Maps ................. 33-36
What We Believe ....................4
Family Ministries ........... 22-25
Who We Are ...........................4
Giving ..................................32
Women .......................... 28-29
Grow Groups ............. 14,16-17
Worship ....................... 8, 9, 26
Marriage Preparation ..........18
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Kailee Powers
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Welcome!
Gary Gulbranson
Senior Pastor
Welcome and thanks for
your interest in what’s
happening at Westminster
Chapel. Inside these
pages, you’ll find many
opportunities to establish
We are SO glad you’re here. Undoubtedly, one of the hardest things to
do is to just SHOW UP. We hope you think about Westminster as a place
where you can GROW UP in God with power beyond yourself and help
from lots of people headed in the same direction.
We think people grow in four specific areas. It's what we call the "Grow
Cycle." It's not a ladder we climb once, but a cycle as we are continually
developed by God from within us.
• We grow when we find a safe place to BEGIN or begin again with God.
relationships, grow, and
• We grow when we find a place where we can BELONG and it’s ok to not
be ok.
make a difference.
• We grow when we find a place to BECOME all God has created us to be.
• We grow when we find a place to reach BEYOND ourselves and make
an impact in our world.
We want to be a church where all these things can happen. No matter
where you are, we’re glad you’re here.
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WHERE YOU CAN…
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...BEGIN
Whether it’s your first time or your first time in a long time, you are welcome here.
Join us Sunday mornings for worship upstairs or for age-related ministry downstairs.
More opportunities to BEGIN can be found on page 12.
...BELONG
Find a place to know and be known.
Join a Grow Group to find your place of connection.
A listing of available groups can be found on pages 15-17.
...BECOME
We are better when we understand and exercise our gifts together.
Join a mentoring relationship to help you grow.
To learn more fill out a profile card at westminster.org/MENTORING
...REACH BEYOND
Growth moves us towards making an impact.
Join us to see the difference we can make reaching beyond ourselves.
Opportunities to REACH BEYOND can be found on pages 20-21.
What will your next step be?
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Who we are
OUR VISION
We exist to lead people into
loving and life-changing
relationships with God and
each other.
OUR FAMILY VALUES
1
We are a worshipping family, therefore we value creating sacred
space where we encounter the character, wonder and mystery of
God.
2
We are a diverse family, therefore we value uniting diverse people to
glorify God through the oneness of spirit and purpose.
3
OUR RALLYING CRY
We are a loving family, therefore we value cultivating loving
relationships as the primary pathway for spiritual transformation.
4
Redeeming God's family;
restoring God's world.
We are a growing family, therefore we value communicating God's
unchanging Word.
5
We are a graceful family, therefore we value reaching lost people
and leading them to faith in Christ and relationship within the family.
6
We are a lasting family, therefore we value investing in emerging
leaders who will influence the world for generations to come.
Ephesians 3-4; 1 Timothy 5; I Corinthians 12:12-26
We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten
by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin
Mary, and is true God and true man.
Often a visitor will ask,
“What do you believe? ” Our
response touches on these
key areas...
We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and
New Testaments as being verbally inspired
by God and completely inerrant in the
original writings and of supreme and final
authority in faith and life.
We believe in one God, eternally existing in
three persons: Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit.
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We believe that man was created in
the image of God; that he sinned, and
thereby incurred not only physical death,
but also spiritual death which is
separation from God; and that all human
beings are born with a sinful nature,
and, in the case of those who reach moral
responsibility, become sinners in thought,
word, and deed.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ
died for our sins according to the
Scriptures, as a representative and
substitutionary sacrifice; and that all who
believe in Him are justified on the ground
of His shed blood.
We believe in the resurrection of the
crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension
into Heaven, and His present life for us as
High Priest and Advocate.
We believe in “that blessed hope,” the
personal, premillenial, and imminent return
of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
We believe that all who receive by faith
the Lord Jesus Christ are born of the Holy
Spirit and thereby become children of
God, a relationship in which they are
eternally secure.
We believe that all who are born of the
Holy Spirit belong to the one true Church,
the Body of Christ.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of
the just and of the unjust, the everlasting
blessedness of the saved, and the
everlasting conscious punishment
of the lost.
We believe that God created men and
women equal and unique. Both are coheirs in the grace and forgiveness of God
with access by grace through faith to all
the gifts God has given through His Son.
We believe that God created the unique
covenant of marriage as a life-long
commitment between one man and
one woman.
We believe that God established local
authority in the form of godly and qualified
elders. The church functions best when
the members exist under the authority of
biblical eldership.
CHAPEL
STAFF
425 -747-1461
Gary Gulbranson, ext. 123
Senior Pastor
Austin McNamara, ext. 103
Production Assistant/Lighting Designer
Sondra Beck, ext. 143
Minister of Operations
* Ali Najar
Custodian
Laurey Berteig, ext. 118
Executive Pastor of Strategy/
Creative Arts
Luke Pamer, ext. 174
Video Producer
Leanna Busse, ext. 139
Language Academy Instructor
Darrel Claussen, ext. 169
Facilities Foreman
Martha Clay, ext. 167
Elementary Director
Matt Conrad, ext. 125
Executive Pastor of Spiritual Growth
& Outreach
Kjirsten Davies, ext. 116
Early Life Director
Christian Downs, ext. 142
Alpha Regional Director
Brendan Erazo, ext. 120
Technical Director
Arlene Finley, ext. 105
Minister of Worship
Ceri Fox, ext. 127
Family Ministries
Admin. Assistant
* Maria Gonzalez
Custodian
Brandon Hall, ext. 155
High School Director
* Leland Hetrick
Custodian
Tim Huffman, ext. 102
Senior Accountant
* Roy Jones
Custodian
Holly Pankratz, ext. 129
Minister of Care/Women
Steve Parsons, ext. 159
Pastor of Benevolence/Care/Men
Kay Weaver, ext. 106
Community Engagement
Administrative Assistant
Bree'anna Walberg, ext. 158
Worship & Arts Associate
Faye Yip, ext. 154
Outreach Admin. Assistant
LuAnne Zaeske, ext. 110
Executive Assistant to Senior
& Executive Pastor
Mark Pedrin, ext. 139
Minister of Community Engagement
Kailee Powers, ext. 136
Project Manager & First
Impressions Coordinator
Sylvia Ramquist, ext. 141
Minister of Outreach
Seth Redden, ext. 124
Middle School Director
Delores Reeves, ext. 130
Bookkeeper
Jenny Rueb, ext. 186
Care/Groups (Women, Men, Connecting)
Administrative Assistant
David Sanders, ext. 115
Sr. Director of Counseling & Visitation
Tiffany Sanders, ext. 135
Director of Communications
Carlo Skolrud, ext. 164
Visual Designer
* James Terry
Custodian
Lynn Von Seggern, ext. 100
Office Coordinator
Dan Vandewarker, ext. 126
Family Ministries Pastor
For emergency custodial
assistance call:
425-753-3926 or
425-753-3930
To email a staff member,
use the following guide:
first name + first initial of
last [email protected].
Example:
[email protected]
* Exception:
To contact our custodians, please email
Darrel Claussen at [email protected].
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Special Events
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
4
• Labor Day Carnival
2
6
• Griefshare
• Pursuit
• Elementary Parent Lunch
7
• Choir Rehearsals Resume
• Divorce Care
• Awana Registration
• Helping Hands
7
• Mommy and Me
7-8
• Mission Fest
9
• MS/HS Meet & Greet
13
• Women and Men at
Work Dinner
9
• MS Friday Night Fun
11
• "We Will Remember" 9/11 Service
• Alpha Course Begins
13
• Tuesday Morning Women's Bible
Study Begins
14
• Awana Launch
• Womens Wednesday Evening Bible
Study Begins
16
• ESOL Alpha/Beta
18
• Belong Sunday
22
• The Gap Begins
23
• Japanese Womens Christian
Luncheon
24
• Choir Retreat
• Japanese Christian Luncheon
• Breakfast with the Guys
• HS Laser Tag
25
• Elementary Potluck
• Marriage Course
• Mentoring Kick Off
14-15 • The Secrets of Influential
Parenting Conference
21
• MS Laser Tag
22
• HS Lights Out
9-23
• Renewal Food Bank Food Drive
SAVE THE DATES
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
4
• Mommy and Me
10-11 • Christmas Pops
4-5
• Women's Healing Prayer Retreat
24
5-6
• Lake Washington Symphony
Concert
• Northwest Christmas
• Candlelight Service
25
• Christmas Day Service
12
• HS Broom Ball
13
• MS/HS Parent Meeting
17
• Intercultural Thanksgiving Dinner
23
• Thanksgiving Eve Service
Communion Service
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Kailee Powers
Project Manager and First
Impressions Coordinator
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 136
Tiffany Sanders
Director of Communications
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 135
Carlo Skolrud
Visual Designer
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 164
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Sunday
Mornings
CHRISTIAN
GROWTH
CLASSES
Gary Gulbranson
Senior Pastor
Care & Adult Ed.
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 123
LuAnne Zaeske
Executive Assistant to
Senior Pastor
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 110
9:00
REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICE in the Sanctuary
Join us for worship and a message from the Bible!
GRACE BASED FAMILIES
(1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS OF
THE MONTH)
ROOM 310
VARIOUS TEACHERS
This group is a safe place for people
to talk about real issues that arise
in a family and maintains biblical
perspective.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
(Begins October 9)
ROOM 311
Teachers: Bill & Judy Brokaw, Vicki
Serles and Cliff Hersman
Financial Peace University is a
nine-week DVD-based class on
money and is taught by America's
most trusted financial expert, Dave
Ramsey. Dave and his teaching team
will walk you through the basics of
budgeting, dumping debt, planning
for the future, and much more! To
register go to daveramsey.com/fpu/
classes/1023377. The cost is $93.
Questions? Contact LuAnne at
[email protected]
INTERCULTURAL WOMEN'S
GROW GROUP
ROOM 304
Facilitator : Lyza Gatmaytan
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A wonderful
gain
opportunity to
row
new insights, g
l
in your spiritua
walk, and build
friendships.
INFLUENTIAL PARENTING
ROOM 307
Teachers: Mark and Kandi Dodrill
Come be a part of a parenting
community as we journey together in
the adventure of bringing up the next
generation. You can expect to get to
know other families at Westminster,
study Gods word and pray together.
We hope that every family knows they
are not alone in the great calling of
parenthood. If you are a parent or part
of a family’s parenting support system,
we’d invite you to be a part of the
morning.
Questions? Contact Kandi at
[email protected]
TRANSFORMERS: Explore
Scripture in community to
transform lives
(2ND & 4TH SUNDAYS OF
THE MONTH)
ROOM 310
Facilitator : Winston Warme
This class is open to all ages at all
stages of spiritual maturity. We plan to
study the Gospel of Matthew together
and discuss how the biblical truths can
apply to our lives, as we fellowship and
encourage one another.
Questions? Contact Winston at
[email protected]
10:45
REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICE in the Sanctuary
CAMBODIAN GROW GROUP
ROOM 303, 11:00 AM
Facilitator : Sitha Sam
Enjoy warm fellowship, worship, and
studying God’s Word together in the
Cambodian language.
DISCOVERY TALKTIME
ROOM 304
Teacher : Various
A unique opportunity each week
for people who speak English as
their second language to discuss
the message of the day in simple
terms. Additional exploration is
done concerning the Bible and what
Christians believe.
GOD'S HEART FOR MUSLIMS
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 11
(3 WEEK CLASS)
TEACHER: MARK PEDRIN
ROOM: CLC (HOSTED BY BAM)
The BAM group is hosting a special
class called "God's Heart for Muslims."
Come learn about the history of Islam,
and what it means for Christians to love
their Muslim neighbors. If you've ever
had a question about Islam or Muslim
people, join this conversation.
INDIA GROW GROUP
1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH
ROOM 307
Teacher : Kingsley Daniel
A time of studying and discussing
what is being taught in the Sunday
messages.
I CORINTHIANS: BELIEVERS
LIVING IN A SECULAR SOCIETY
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 11
(HOSTED BY THE BEREAN
COMMUNITY)
FIRESIDE ROOM
Teacher: Kermit Ecklebarger
Like Seattle, the Church at Corinth
was located in a city near a seaport.
Many of the believers at Corinth
were caught up in the struggle to
live a distinctively Christian lifestyle
in this immoral, materialistic antiChristian secular society. In this
letter Paul corrects many problems
that arose from compromising with
their extremely pagan society. Many
practical principles will be discovered
for living victoriously in such a hostile
environment.
DEFENDING YOUR FAITH IN A
SECULAR WORLD
(BEGINS OCTOBER 2)
(Hosted by Boomers & More...BAM!!!)
COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER
Teacher: Bryan Mistele
This class will give you the necessary
tools needed to defend your faith and
reach out to others in an increasingly
hostile world to Christianity. This class
will look at recent scientific, historical
and archaeological discoveries that
support Christianity and the Bible.
You will learn the basic arguments to
support why Christianity is the one
true religion. This class is designed for
anyone who wants to strengthen their
faith or better share their faith with
others.
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Weekly Ev
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Great & Mighty Things
(GMT)
Women's Tuesday Morning
Ministries
Sanctuary
Pg. 31
Community Life Center
Pg. 29
7:00 PM
9:25 -11:30 AM
WEDNESDAY
AWANA
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Gym
Middle School & High
School Midweek
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Pg. 23
Wednesday Evening
Womens Bible Study
6:45 - 8:30 PM
Fireside Room
Pg. 29
Choir Rehearsals
6:30-8:30 PM
Choir Room
Pg. 26
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vents
THURSDAY
The Gap (Men's Study)
6:30 - 7:30 AM
Fireside
Pg. 30
Women in the Workplace
Bible Study
7:00 - 8:15 AM
Downtown Bellevue Barnes & Noble
Pg. 29
TalkTime 6:30 - 8:00 PM
FRIDAY
Men's Friday AM Praise and
Prayer 6:30 - 8:00 AM
Atrium
Pg. 30
Prayer for the Church
10:30 AM
Room 308
Pg. 31
Helping Hands
9:00 AM
Atrium
Pg. 20
Room 210
Pg. 28
Worship Team
Rehearsal
ESOL Alpha & Beta
7:00 - 8:30 PM
12:00 - 2:00PM
Sanctuary
Pg. 26
Community Life
Center & Room 307
Pg. 21
Job Support Group
Celebrate Recovery
Rooms 303 & 304
Pg. 18
Fireside Room
Pg. 18
7:00 - 9:00 PM
7:00 - 9:30 PM
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Start Here...
Find a place to begin, or begin again.
FALL QUARTER
WESTMINSTER LANGUAGE ACADEMY
September 12 - November 18
Formal English classes provide the
skills you need to communicate
everywhere you go. Classes meet
one or two days a week for 2-hour
sessions with only 4-8 students per
class. Private tutoring also available.
FIRST TIME GUEST?
Sundays
9:00-11:00 AM
Is this your first time
here? Stop by Brew and
enjoy a complimentary
coffee. We look forward
to meeting you!
Contact Kailee at
[email protected]
Our goal is to make it easy for
anyone to take their first step
toward Jesus and friendships.
Whether you have grown up in
church or have never stepped
foot in one, we’re excited to
meet you. We want to do our
best in welcoming you!
Below you’ll find a few ways
to begin at Westminster. If
you have any questions please
don’t hesitate to contact us,
we would love to meet you!
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Contact: Mark at 425-460-4041
or [email protected] or
WestminsterLanguageAcademy.org
Tiffany Sanders
Director of Communications
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 135
TALKTIME
Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Atrium
Sundays, 10:45 AM, Room 304
Mondays, 10:30 AM, Bellevue YMCA
“Be our guest, become our friend.”
A great place to start! Native-speaking
hosts sit together with interculturals to
practice English conversation using a
general-interest topic sheet. All English
levels welcome. No pre-registration
necessary.
Contact: Mark at 425-747-1461 ext.139 or
[email protected]
Kailee Powers
Project Manager and First
Impressions Coordinator
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 135
MOMMY AND ME PLAYTIME
Begins October 7
This is an opportunity for moms and
their young children to have some
fun together on the first Friday of
each month. All children MUST be
accompanied by an adult. Questions?
Contact Kjirsten at [email protected]
Mark Pedrin
Minister of Community Engagement
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 139
WestminsterLanguageAcademy.org
Lynn Von Seggern
Office Coordinator
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 100
Is there more to life than this?
September 11- December 4
6:00 - 8:15 PM
Westminster Chapel's
Community Life Center
Each night starts off with a
delicious meal to help us connect
with others around our tables.
EXPLORE FAITH &
CHRISTIANITY
Ask Anything – ALPHA
Fall Dinners Begin the 11th of
September
Come enjoy dinner and community!
Alpha is a great way to make new
friends and offer an opportunity to
ask questions in a safe environment.
Questions? Contact Sylvia at
[email protected]
Also...
English as a Second Langage Alpha
Every week we will hear a talk
designed to engage and inspire
conversations.
ESOL ALPHA & BETA COURSES
Resumes September 16
Discuss your questions of life and
faith in easy English in an open,
warm environment. Lunch and
childcare provided.
Contact: Ellen at
[email protected]
Each table group will have
meaningful discussion about the
talk and the big questions of life.
Sylvia Ramquist
Minister of Outreach
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 141
Christian Downs
Alpha Regional Director
[email protected]
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Take a Next Step
to Belong here
List of groups
on next pages
15-17
GROW
GROUPS
Various times and locations
throughout the week
These are mid-size gatherings of 10
or more people who come together
to build caring relationships, as they
grow in faith and the understanding
of Jesus' call on their lives.
Some of these groups meet on
the Westminster campus.
Fall 2016
belong
Sunday
Questions? Contact Jenny at
[email protected]
find yours
See pages 15 & 17
to view a list and contact a leader
to learn more or go to
westminster.org/GROW-GROUPS
and fill out the form or email
[email protected]
Provide information about your
specific needs or group preferences
We will help you find the best Grow
Group for you!
Meet the leaders, try the food!
September 18 • 9:00 & 10:45 AM
Want to become more familiar with our
Grow Groups? This is the place to be. If you
missed Belong Sunday, don't worry, we will help
you find the Grow Group that is the best for you!
Contact Pastor Matt Conrad at:
[email protected]
BAPTISMS
Have you had a significant season
in your relationship with God? Are
you ready to take the next step in
your walk with Jesus? Baptism is an
outward sign of God's inner work.
Questions? Contact Matt at
[email protected]
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Matt Conrad
Executive Pastor of
Spiritual Growth
& Outreach
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 125
Jenny Rueb
Care/Groups (Women,
Men, Connecting)
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 186
Serve
Groups
Serve Groups
provide an
opportunity
to build
relationships
by being
part of a
team and serving our
church family.
Contact me if
you have questions or
need help identifying the
right group for you.
Questions? Contact Matt Conrad
Executive Pastor of Spiritual Growth
& [email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 125
CREATIVE ARTS (WORSHIP TEAM)
Hey musicians and vocalists! Are
you sharing your gifts? See page 26
for details about getting involved.
Contact: Alene Finley at
[email protected]
FAMILY MINISTRIES
Research shows that it takes 5
influential adults to make a longterm impact in the lives of children
and teens. Any level of commitment
can make a difference. Interested?
Pages 22-25.
Contact: Ceri Fox at [email protected]
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Are you passionate about people
who are new to Westminster?
Consider joining the first
impressions team to help us create
a welcoming experience for our firsttime guests and help them become
regular attenders!
GAP GUYS GARAGE
Donated cars are repaired and
given to those in need, often a
single mother.
A car makes a tremendous
difference. If you are interested in
helping
or donating, see page 18.
Contact: David at
[email protected]
PRAYER TEAM
Pray during our worship services
in one of our prayer rooms or join
our end of service prayer ministry
team.
Contact: Jim Roodhouse at
[email protected]
TECHNICAL TEAM
See "Technical Arts" on page 26.
Contact: Brendan Erazo at
[email protected]
Contact Kailee at
[email protected]
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BEREAN COMMUNITY
Sundays, 10:45 AM, Fireside Room
Wes Christensen: [email protected]
BOOMERS AND MORE (BAM)
Sundays, 10:45 AM, CLC
A learning and growing,
Christ-centered community, with
a dose of FUN! Aimed at the Baby
Boomer generation.
Russ and Kathy Caldwell:
[email protected]
BOND
2nd & 4th Friday, 5:30 PM, Atrium
A multicultural group bonding
through Christ's love, becoming
whom God intended, and going
beyond to serve.
Richard & Kristine: [email protected]
CAMBODIA GROUP
Sundays, 10:45 AM, Room 303
Enjoy warm fellowship, worship, and
studying God’s Word together in the
Cambodian language.
CHAPEL CHOIR
KOREAN GROUP
Gather to sing, pray, serve and grow
together...and eat too!
John & Avelyn Yun: [email protected]
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Choir Room
Sundays, 12:15 PM, Room 310
Bree Walberg: [email protected]
MEN’S JOURNEY
DISCOVERY TALKTIME
A group of men want to be better
guys, dads, husbands, and leaders.
We believe that seeking Jesus in
community strengthens us on
this journey.
Sundays, 10:45 AM, Room 304
Enjoy intercultural community
through small group, simple English
discussions based on short sections
from the Bible.
Ron Imhoff: [email protected]
FILIPINO GROUP
Room 310 Once a month on the 2nd Sat.
of the month at 11:45am
Merwin Hao: [email protected]
THE GAP (MEN’S GROUP)
Thursdays, 6:30 AM, Fireside Room
Gary Gulbranson: [email protected]
Steve Parsons: [email protected]
GRACE BASED FAMILIES
Wednesdays, 6:45 PM, Room 307
Steve Parsons: [email protected]
MEN’S FRIDAY AM PRAISE
AND PRAYER BREAKFAST
Fridays, 6:30 AM, Atrium (Use North Doors)
Men supporting Westminster
ministries and individuals
through prayer.
Jim Roodhouse: [email protected]
INFLUENTIAL PARENTING
Sundays, 9:00 AM, Room 307
Parenting Teens will teach,
encourage, and support parents as
they shepherd their children through
the teenage years.
Sitha Sam: [email protected]
1st & 3rd Sundays, 9:00 AM, Room 310
Chris & Sandy Long: [email protected]
CANTONESE GROW GROUP
HELPING HANDS
Kandi Dodrill: [email protected]
A Cantonese speaking group seeking God's will, sharing God's
power & love, studying God's word
and serving God's people.
Theresa and Alex Ma - [email protected]
[email protected]
Sew, knit, or crochet gifts of love
to distribute in our community and
around the world.
2nd and 4th Sunday, 9:00 AM Room 310
1st& 3rd Fridays, 7:00pm, Room 307
CANVAS GROW GROUP
2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00pm in
Room 307.
Relax, Create, Belong! A place where
students ages 13 - 18 can feel
safe, build friendships, and express
themselves through art.
Marie Wofford: [email protected]
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Fridays, 7:00 PM, Fireside Room
A Christ centered recovery program
where we learn to accept God's grace
& forgiveness – His love – and gain
victory over life’s hurts in a safe
environment: codependence, sexual
abuse, divorce, pornography, anger,
food/drug addiction, etc.
Childcare provided.
Neal Thompson: [email protected]
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ON CAMPUS
Fridays, 9:00 AM, Room 210
TRANSFORMERS
Marilyn Baxter: [email protected]
Develop closer relationships and
experience transformation through
studying God’s Word, prayer,
fellowship, and serving together.
INDIA GROUP
Every Other Sunday, 10:45 AM
Room 307
India Grow Group meets to connect
and pray for the Indian community
on the Eastside, and to reach out to
them with the love of Christ.
Kingsley Daniel:
[email protected]
INTERCULTURAL WOMEN'S
GROUP
Sundays, 9:00 AM, Room 304
Lyza Gatmaytan:
[email protected]
JAPANESE GROUP
2nd and 4th Saturday, 9:30 AM
Room 303
For Japanese who are interested
in Christianity or who want to grow
deeper in their faith. Books, audio
materials available in Japanese for
the Bible Study. We enjoy fellowship
& worship time, too.
Yoshiko Sullivan: [email protected]
Winston Warme: [email protected]
WOMEN’S TUESDAY MORNING
BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 9:25 AM, CLC
Women are offered seven different
opportunities in community to get to
know God better through His Word,
prayer, and fellowship.
Holly Pankratz: [email protected]
WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY
EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, 6:45 PM, Fireside Room
Study God’s Word in community and
discuss how it transforms the way
we work, interact with others, and
see all God has for us.
Kelly lee-Creel: [email protected]
OFF CAMPUS
BBC - BUILDING BIBLICAL
CHINESE FOR CHRIST
1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 PM, 98006
Faye Yip: [email protected]
BELLEVUE GROUP
Every other Sunday, 5:30 PM, 98005
Join us for a shared meal, Biblical
discussion, and prayer.
Mark and Kandi Dodrill: [email protected]
BI-CULTURAL COUPLES
Every other Sunday, 1:00 PM, 98004
We are a bi-cultural/race couples
(married, engaged or dating) group
to strengthen couple relationships
and build a relational foundation with
God. We share lunch, connect, view a
DVD, share our experience.
MangSo & Dennis Pullar: [email protected]
BRIDAL TRAILS
Mondays, 6:30 PM, 98005
All ages welcome.
Chris and Danna Rampey
[email protected]
COLLEGE GROUP
Sundays, 7:00 PM, Bellevue 98008
Experiencing life together through
transition and life change.
Dan Vandewarker: [email protected]
EASTGATE
KINGSGATE
TAM O'SHANTER GROUP
We discuss life with God as the
center and have a desire to reach our
community with Jesus' love.
Want to grow in faith and share in a
community? We welcome you!
1st and 3rd Monday, 6:45 PM
Chris and Jerry Schick:
[email protected]
We seek to deepen our relationship
with Christ by sharing life.
Nancy Erisman: [email protected]
1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:30 PM
Bellevue 98007
Don & Karen Perry: [email protected]
PRAYER, CARE, SHARE
2nd & 4th Sun, 1:00 PM
Bellevue 98005
Prayer, Care, Share Group – joining
in unity to become who Jesus has
called us to be to one another and
share what we have learned from the
Word with one another.
Bre Goss: [email protected]
Merwin Hao: [email protected]
FILIPINO GROUP - NORTHSIDE
Every 4th Saturday, 11:45 AM, 98026
Enjoy food, fellowship, worship, and
studying God’s Word together in
Tagalog and English.
Arlene Finley: [email protected]
GRACE BASED FAMILIES KIRKLAND
1st & 3rd Sundays, 10:45 AM, 98033
Families with children doing life
together. Growing in relationships,
nurturing our faith and sharing
a meal.
Pat & Meegan Foster: [email protected]
ISSAQUAH
Thursdays, 7:00 PM, 98029
Warriors R Us. Room for 20 max.
Use apartment guest parking.
Greg and Cynthia Benner:
[email protected]
WOODINVILLE GROUP AT
BRITTANY PARK
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, 98072
Faith, Fellowship and Fun as we study
God's Word.
Ruth Roetcisoender: [email protected]
YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
Mondays, 6:30 PM, 98007
No matter who you are, you can find
a place to belong and be known.
Ryan Holden: [email protected]
No meetings for the summer.
We will be studying Luke
and Galatians.
Every other Monday, 6:30 PM, 98005
Resumes September 13
YOUNG MARRIEDS BELLEVUE
Kathie Hansen: [email protected]
A group of young married couples
and families who strive to be
loving, inclusive, participatory, and
community oriented as we grow
through God’s Word.
REDMOND GROUP
Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Various homes
ROSE HILL
Every 4th Saturday, 11:45 AM, 98005
Workplace-focused Bible study, prayer,
and fellowship.
PRECEPTS BIBLE STUDY
Enjoy food, fellowship, worship, and
studying God’s Word together in
Tagalog and English.
Kay Weaver: [email protected]
WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Every other Thursday, 7:00-8:15 AM,
Starbucks at Bellevue Barnes & Noble
FILIPINO GROUP - EASTSIDE
Growing hearts, souls, and minds in
fellowship, one Bible study at a time.
Bob and Duanne: [email protected]
LAKE HILLS
For individuals and families of all
backgrounds and ages. As we focus
on the Gospels, our goal is to grow
deeper in relationships as we care
and pray for one another. Children of
all ages are welcome.
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Bellevue 98008
Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Bellevue 98005
Peter & Vanita Thomas
[email protected]
Every other Thursday, 6:30 PM
Various homes in Kirkland/Bellevue/Redmond
We meet, we eat, we share, we care.
Julie Poole: [email protected]
SAMMAMISH GROUP
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM 98075
Mature adults study books of the
Bible and sing hymns.
Sam & Allison Fetchero:
[email protected]
YOUNG FAMILIES LAKE HILLS
2nd & 4th Mondays, 5:30 PM
Young families (mostly) with a
desire for honest conversation and
community, resting on God's grace
every day for both.
Heather Danielson:
[email protected]
YOUNG FAMILIES RENTON
1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 PM, 98058
Young married couples and families
who strive to be a loving community
as we grow through God’s Word.
Matt & Deanne Conrad:
[email protected]
Betty Matthews: 425-392-3912
SOUTH BELLEVUE BMW GROUP
Every other Friday, 6:30 PM, 98006
Building each other up as Biblically
Balanced Men and Women.
Faye Yip: [email protected]
SOUTH EAST
REDMOND GROUP
1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30-9:00 PM, 98052
We begin with dinner (and fellowship)
and then study the Bible verse by
verse (currently studying the book of
Romans).
Jim & Becky Pommer:
[email protected]
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CARE
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Fridays, 7:00 PM, Fireside Room
Walking together in a safe place.
With God's help we learn to overcome
life’s most difficult circumstances:
codependence, sexual abuse,
pornography, anger, food/drug addiction,
divorce, etc. Breakout groups are
gender/issue specific. Childcare
provided.
Contact: Neal at 425-747-1461 ext. 147 or
[email protected].
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
REQUESTS
Financial application forms are available
at the church and our website on the
Care page.
Contact Steve at [email protected]
DIVORCECARE
Wednesday, September 7-December 7,
6:30 PM, CLC
This is a support group led by people
who understand what you are going
through and want to help. You will
learn how to heal from the deep hurt of
divorce and discover hope
for your future. Cost is
$20/person. Register at
westminster.org/EVENTS.
Questions? Contact Jenny at
[email protected]
GRIEF SHARE
Tuesday, September 6
6:30 PM
Fireside Room
For those who have lost a loved one
through death, we invite you to join us.
Griefshare is a 13 week course designed
to be a safe place to find HOPE, support,
encouragement, and comfort during
your journey of grief.
Cost for materials is $25.
Questions? Contact Kathy
Dietz-Thompson at
[email protected], 425 260-3513
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JOB SUPPORT GROUP
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 PM
Rooms 303 & 304
Need a change? The Westminster
Chapel Job Search Support Ministry
provides help with this process:
assistance with resumes and LinkedIn
profiles; interviewing skills; networking
ideas and tips; job leads. There is no
cost, or registration required .
Contact: [email protected]
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Contact: LuAnne at luannez@
westminster.org
or 425-747-1461 ext. 110
FIND SUPPORT
CARE STAFF
Gary Gulbranson
Senior Pastor
Care & Adult Education
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 123
Holly Pankratz
Minister of Care/Women
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 129
GAP GUYS
A group of men helping people in need
of handyman services. For those who
have a problem in their home and can't
afford to fix it.
Contact:
[email protected]
COUNSELING &
PASTORAL CARE
COUNSELING
Steve Parsons
Pastor of Benevolence/
Care/Men
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 159
David Sanders
Senior Director of
Counseling & Visitation
We offer counseling with our staff
counselors and counseling interns
and assist in referrals to professional
Christian counselors.
Contact David Sanders at
[email protected]
LuAnne Zaeske
Executive Assistant to
Senior Pastor
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 110
PASTORAL OR CARE MINISTER
VISITS
For those in long-term care, are
hospitalized or recovering at home,
and those who have recently lost a
loved one.
Contact: David Sanders davids@
westminster.org
or 425-747-1461 ext. 115
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
WEDDINGS
Our facility is available for weddings
of church members in good standing.
For details and arrangements, please
contact Tiffany Sanders.
[email protected] or
425-747-1461 ext. 135
Become Who God
Wants You to Be
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.
Holly at [email protected]
To get started, complete the online profile card at:
www.westminster.org/mentoring
MARRIAGE COURSE
The Marriage Course has been
cancelled for Sept. 25th. It has been
rescheduled for Winter 2017. The
new date will be announced soon.
www.westminster.org/EVENTS
Questions? Contact
[email protected]
CASCADE FELLOWS
Application deadline is June 15th
Cascade Fellows offers learning
communities for both young (ages
25-35) and senior-level professionals
(over age 35) who desire to develop
a deeper connection between their
work and faith through teaching,
readings, community, mentoring and
pastoral care. Learn more and apply
at www.cascadefellows.com.
Questions? Contact Shannon
Vandewarker at
[email protected].
THE SECRETS OF
INFLUENTIAL PARENTING
Friday, October 14
6:30 - 9:00 PM & October 15 8:30
AM - Noon, Community
Life Center
Are you looking for a different,
more positive way to influence
your kids? This event will change
your perspective about parenting
adolescents!
Guest Speaker: Jeff Schadt - author
of "Going, Going, Gone"
Tickets are $35 per family unit.
Register at www.ytn.org
Questions? Contact Jenny at
[email protected]
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&
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
ALPHA TEAM
Join the Sunday evening,
Wednesday AM or Friday noon
ALPHA teams and help build the
bridge of new or renewed faith in
Christ: Set up, child care, kitchen
teams are a great way to reach out
and make a difference!
Contact [email protected]
COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM
(CIT)
Make a difference in our city.
Walk alongside people in cultural,
economic, family and spiritual
transition. Partner with Eastside
Pathways, Union Gospel Mission,
Congregations for the Homeless,
Bellevue YMCA, Renewal Food
Bank, and TalkTime.
Questions? Contact Sylvia at
[email protected] or
425-747-1461 ext.141
RENEWAL FOOD BANK FOOD
DRIVE
Impact the lives of struggling families
in our community by picking up a
grocery bag as you leave church on
October 9. Fill it with items from the
list attached to the bag or by using the
envelope provided to make a monetary
donation toward the purchase of a
new freezer for the food bank. All food
bags and donations will be collected
on October 16 & 23.
Questions? Contact LuAnne at
[email protected]
TALKTIME: BECOME A
CONVERSATION PARTNER
Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Atrium
Sundays, 10:45 AM, Room 304
Mondays, 10:30 AM, Bellevue YMCA
Serve as an ambassador to our
intercultural community. Help guests
from around the world practice
speaking English over dinner and
guided conversation.
Questions? Contact Mark Pedrin at
[email protected]
Mark Pedrin
Minister of Community Engagement
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 139
WestminsterLanguageAcademy.org
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Kay Weaver
Community Engagement
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 106
SAVE THE DATE!
SEPTEMBER 24
Heavenly Melody Choir
5:30 - 9:00PM
NOVEMBER 5
Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra
NOVEMBER 6
3:00 PM "Tunes from 'Toons" Written
for Classic Saturday morning cartoons.
Special Concert to Benefit Children
with Autism • 10:30 AM
Westminster Chapel.
NOVEMBER 17
Intercultural Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 17
6:30-8:00 PM, CLC.
Tickets online November 1
purchase at Westminster.org/EVENTS
A traditional Thanksgiving celebration.
Questions? Contact Mark Pedrin at
markpwestminster.org
Leanna Busse
Language Academy Instructor
[email protected]
425-460-4041
WestminsterLanguageAcademy.org
Building Bridges,
Inviting Relationship
PERSPECTIVE COURSE
September 6 - December 20, Tuesdays,
6-9 pm, Living Way Foursquare Church
Seattle, WA 98133
Questions? Contact Darla Molina at
[email protected]
THE JOURNEY DEEPENS
November 18-19
A multi-church retreat for people
interested in exploring next steps for
reaching beyond themselves to impact
the world with the Gospel. We will
meet at Highlands Community Church.
Register at thejourneydeepens.com
Contact [email protected]
JAPANESE CHRISTIAN
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
September 23, 2016
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Westminster Chapel • CLC
Guest speaker: Pastor Ken Milhouse
from Boston Japanese Church
He is perfectly bi-lingual in English
and Japanese. He has lived in several
places in Japan. From 1995, he has
served as a missionary to Japanese
people. Now, he serves as a pastor at
the Boston Japanese Church.
For more information and to purchase tickets
please visit their website:
www.fujinluncheon.org
BEYOND OPPORTUNITIES
Exploration Trips
Cambodia (Oct 2016) or Guatemala (Jan 2017)
Sylvia Ramquist, [email protected]
Global Disruption:
Problem or
Opportunity?
October 7-8, 2016 at Westminster
Chapel. Go to www. missionsfestseattle.org/volunteer to see where
your assistance is needed.
Questions? Contact Sylvia at
[email protected]
Short or Long Term Mission
Sylvia Ramquist, [email protected]
Operation Reach - Makki Station, Ethiopia
Stacy deBruyn, [email protected]
Cambodia Partnership
Becky Pommer, [email protected]
Guatemala
Richard Rice, [email protected]
Japan/Alpha Partnership
Heidi Jensen, [email protected]
Sky Bridge Fellowship: Multi-Church
Chinese Discipleship
Faye Yip, 425-7471461 ext.154
Beyond Support
Sylvia Ramquist, 425-747-1461 ext. 141
Sylvia Ramquist
Minister of Outreach
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 141
Faye Yip
Outreach Administrative
Assistant
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 154
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FALL 2016
CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 4
Labor Day Carnival
SEPTEMBER 7
Awana Registration Night
MS/HS Midweek Fall Launch
SEPTEMBER 9
Friday Night Fun (MS)
SEPTEMBER 11
Pre School Move Ahead
SEPTEMBER 14
Awana Launch
SEPTEMBER 24
SNL Laser Tag (HS)
OCTOBER 2
Elementary Guest Sunday
Kid’s Choir Begins
Elementary Potluck
OCTOBER 7
Mommy & Me
OCTOBER 9
MS/HS Meet & Greet
OCTOBER 14-15
Parenting Conference
FAMILY M
INFANT
GRADES 1-3
GOD IS LOVE
GOD IS FATHER
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:00 AM Grades 1-3
10:45 AM Grades 1-5
Children’s Theater
Birth-9 months
9-18 months
19-30 months
2 1/2 years
Contact: Kjirsten Davies at
[email protected]
OCTOBER 21
FNF
3 years
4 years - Pre K
Kindergarten
Contact: Kjirsten Davies at
[email protected]
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209
211
NOVEMBER 6
Set Clocks Back
SUNDAY CHILDREN’S CHOIR
NOVEMBER 12
SNL Broom Ball (HS)
All 1st-5th graders welcome!
NOVEMBER 13
MS/HS Parent Meeting/Lunch
Teens & Technology
NOVEMBER 16
MS/HS Thanksgiving Celebration
NOVEMBER 17-20
Father/Son Mission Trip
NOVEMBER 23
Thanksgiving Eve Service
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WEDNESDAYS
AWANA
• Awana Registration 9/7
• Awana Launch, 9/14
GOD IS REAL
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
NOVEMBER 4
Mommy & Me
4th/5th Late Night
Contact: Martha Clay at [email protected]
AGES 3-K
OCTOBER 16
Food Drive
OCTOBER 22
Lights out
203
203
202
206
Begins October 2
Contact: Martha Clay at
[email protected]
Martha Clay
Elementary Director
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 167
FOR INFORMATION
Visit www.westminster.org/connect/family or
sign up on The City at westminster.onthecity.org
to get on a group's news feed – set your email
preferences accordingly.
Kjirsten Davies
Early Life Director
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 116
MINISTRIES
GRADES 6-8
GRADES 4-5
GOD IS
IS LORD
LORD
GOD
SUNDAY MORNINGS
THE BRIDGE
9 AM, ROOM 105
Worship followed by large group
teaching, then small group time, based
on grade and gender.
Contact: Martha Clay
at [email protected]
10:45 AM, CHILDRENS THEATER,
SUNDAY SCHOOL WITH GRADES 1-5
WEDNESDAYS
AWANA
6:30 - 8:30 PM, Gym
GRADES 9-12
GOD SAVES
GOD REDEEMS
SUNDAY MORNINGS
THE CREW
9 AM, Student Lobby
Student-led worship and grade-based,
gender-combined Bible studies.
Contact: Seth Redden at [email protected]
WORSHIP SERVICE
10:45 AM, Sanctuary
This service is tailored for families to
worship together.
WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK
6:30-8 PM, Middle School Room
8-8:30 PM, Optional Gym Time
Students connect, have large group
worship and teaching, followed by
Grow Groups (based on grade
and gender).
Contact: Seth Redden at [email protected]
Dan Vandewarker
Family Ministries Pastor
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 126
Brandon Hall
High School Director
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 155
Ceri Fox
Family Ministry
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 127
Seth Redden
Middle School Director
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 124
westminster.org/FAMILYMINISTRY
SUNDAY MORNINGS
THE WELL
9 AM, High School Room
Student-led worship and grade-based,
gender-combined Bible studies.
Contact: Brandon Hall at
[email protected]
WORSHIP SERVICE
10:45 AM, Sanctuary
This service is tailored for families to
worship together.
WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK
6:30-8:30 PM, High School Room
Students connect, have large group
worship and teaching, followed by
Grow Groups (based on grade
and gender).
Contact: Brandon Hall at
[email protected]
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FAMILY
MINISTRIES
COLLEGE
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
GOD RESTORES
College ministry at Westminster
is a partnership between college
students and committed adult
leaders. We hope that college
students are able to attend Sunday
morning services and then connect
during the week with other college
students at our weekly group
gathering.
Check out our Facebook page
(facebook.com/collgeatWC/) for
weekly updates on activities and
ways to participate.
We also have a number of college
students who choose to serve in our
Family Ministries or on other ministry
teams. If you would like information
on serving in a ministry area at
Westminster
Contact: Ceri at [email protected]
Dan Vandewarker
Family Ministries Pastor
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 126
Ceri Fox
Family Ministry
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 127
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MOMS (Making Our
Mothering Significant)
Fireside Room
Mothers of Infants and young
children meet weekly for hot
breakfast, “adult” conversation, and
encouragement. Bible teaching,
topics of importance to moms, with
an occasional fun activity.
Contact: Lori Garth Green at [email protected]
INFLUENTIAL PARENTING
ROOM 307
Kandi Dodrill
Would you like to know how to love
your spouse, kids, and friends better?
Join our discussions centered around
the book “How We Love.”
Questions? Contact Kandi at [email protected]
LABOR DAY CARNIVAL
September 4, 10:00 AM
Following our single church service we
will have a celebration time with the
entire Westminster Chapel family. Join
us for food trucks, an ice cream truck,
games, inflatable obstacle course and
more!
FNF = Friday Night Fun (See Calendar)
Events for Middle Schoolers
SNL = Saturday Night Live (See
Calendar)Events for High Schoolers
LIGHTS OUT (SEE CALENDAR)
This is our outreach ministry done by
our High Schoolers. We fix dinner and
take and serve it to the UGM Women’s
Shelter. Sign up online.
THE SECRETS OF
INFLUENTIAL PARENTING
Friday, October 14
6:30 - 9:00 PM & October 15 8:30
AM - Noon, Community
Life Center
Are you looking for a different,
more positive way to influence
your kids? This event will change
your perspective about parenting
adolescents!
Guest Speaker: Jeff Schadt - author
of "Going, Going, Gone"
Tickets are $35 per family unit.
Register at www.ytn.org
Questions? Contact Jenny at
[email protected]
MOMMY & ME
The first Friday of the month Moms
with toddlers meet to play and hang
out in the gym. We will have ride on
toys and activities for the little ones
and give moms a chance to get to
know each other.
Questions? Contact Kjirsten at
[email protected]
SAVE THE DATE FOR
WINTER CAMPS!
January 14-16 Snowblast (High
School) & January 20-22 Winter
Advance (Middle School)
QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY
OF THE ABOVE?
Contact Ceri at [email protected].
Volunteer with
our kids!
Below are our open positions for Fall beginning September 11th.
Please check next to the area in which you would like to serve and
then circle the frequency (Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly).
Sundays
Preschool Teacher (Weekly/Bi-Weekly)
Preschool Class Assistant (Weekly/Bi-Weekly)
Nursery Volunteers (Monthly/Weekly)
Elementary Sunday School Teacher (1st - 3rd grades)
(Weekly/Bi-Weekly)
Elementary Class Assistant (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly)
The Bridge Small Group Leaders (4th & 5th grades)
(Weekly/Bi-Weekly)
Elementary Small Group Leaders (1st- 5th grades)
(Weekly/Bi-Weekly)
Wednesdays
Wednesday Nights (September-May) Nursery Volunteers
Wednesday Nights (September-May) Awana Leaders
Wednesday Nights (September-May) Awana Listeners
Contact Ceri at [email protected]
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WORSHIP &
CREATIVE ARTS
GET INVOLVED
MUSICIANS AND WORSHIP TEAMS
We are looking for singers and
instrumentalists to participate in
our Sunday services and musical
presentations. If you play an
instrument (woodwind, brass, string,
piano, guitar, drums, percussion) or
sing, we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Bree for an interview
[email protected] or 425-460-4038
WESTMINSTER CHAPEL CHOIR
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Choir Room
Rehearsals will resume on September
7th. Interested singers please email
Lynn for information and an interview
with the choir director
Contact: Bree at [email protected]
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Begins October 2
All 1st-5th graders welcome!
CREATIVE STAFF
TECHNICAL STAFF
Laurey Berteig
Executive Pastor of
Strategy/Creative Arts
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 118
Brendan Erazo
Technical Director
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 120
Arlene Finley
Minister of Worship
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 105
Austin McNamara
Production Assistant/
Lighting Designer
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 103
Bree'anna Walberg
Worship and Arts
Associate
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 158
Carlo Skolrud
Visual Designer
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 164
Contact: Martha at [email protected]
CROSSPOINT
Wednesdays
Vocal jazz/gospel ensemble provides
a musical experience that brings hope
and edifies the Church. Interested in
joining the team?
Contact: Arlene at 425-747-1461 ext. 105
or email [email protected]
GET BEHIND THE SCENES!
TECHNICAL ARTS
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 PM
Sundays, 7:00 AM-Noon
Interested in helping with audio, video
or lighting?
Contact: Brendan at 425-747-1461 ext. 120
or [email protected]
SERMON CDS
Library
Limited sermon CDs are available at no
charge in the Library.
Contact: Lynn at 425-747-1461 ext. 119 or
[email protected] or westminster.org/media
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Luke Pamer
Video Producer
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 174
CHRISTMAS POPS
The Many Sounds of Christmas
Chapel Choir & Lake Washington
Symphony Orchestra
December 10, 6:00 PM &
December 11, 3:00 PM
Tickets available soon
NORTHWEST
CHRISTMAS
December 24
4:00 & 6:30 PM
For the whole family
CANDLELIGHT
& COMMUNION
SAVE THE DATES!
Info & tickets to be announced at
westminster.org/EVENTS
December 24
11:00 PM
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WOMEN
FOR INFO
Turn to page 19
WOMEN +
MEN @ WORK
Helping Each
Other Flourish
October 13, 2016
6:30pm, CLC
Speaker: Denise Daniels, PhD
Professor of Management, Seattle
Pacific University School of Business,
Economics and Government
What biases do men and women have
regarding roles and behavior in the
workplace? How can we recognize our
personal bias? How does our culture
and law perpetuate inequalities?
Both women and men will be
challenged by this practical and
Biblical presentation! Men are invited
to join us for this special event!
$20 per person register
To register go to
westminster.org/EVENTS
Questions? Contact Jenny at
[email protected]
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Women's Healing
Prayer Retreat
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, Nov. 4th, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 5th, 9:00am-2:00pm
Westminster Chapel - Community Life Center
$35 per person, $45 at the door
Register at www.westminster.org/EVENTS
HELPING HANDS
Begins September 9, Fridays
9:00 AM, Room 210
Come sew, knit and crochet clothes
and quilts for people
in our community and
around the world.
Coordinator: Marilyn Baxter at
[email protected]
WOMEN IN PRAYER
Room 308
Gather with other women to pray
during Sunday services.
Contact: Dianne at [email protected]
'S
WOMEN
BIUBDLIEES
ST
TUESDAY MORNINGS
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 13, 9:25 - 11:30 AM I Register at westminster.org/events
Children's Program (Ages birth - Pre K) Cost - $45 for course, $45 for one child, $65 for 2 or more.
BIBLE IN 3D (Dwell, Discuss, Devote)
Atrium
The Bible in 3D Group will explore
the Savior’s teaching and example in
a study entitled “Jesus and Prayer.”
We will be challenged to grow more
confident and committed in prayer
through this 10-week study. The 3D
format includes a study guide, in-class
teaching, small group discussions,
and of course, prayer!
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
TUESDAY MORNING
9:15-11:30 AM, Nursery & Classrooms
Personify God's love to our little ones.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY (CR)
Celebrate Recovery is a Bible based
program which allows us to delve into
our hurts, hang-ups and habits in a
safe environment in order to free us
so that we can experience the joy God
intended for us.
THE GATHERING
Meet in small groups for discussion,
supporting one another in prayer, and
developing friendships. We will study
“The Amazing Collection” covering all 66
books of the Bible through a video and
workbook series continuing with Hosea
in the Fall. Join at any time.
Coordinator: Shelly Smith, [email protected]
Coordinator: Sue Bauer, [email protected]
Coordinator: Holly at [email protected]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)
Be a part of an intercultural women's
group growing in their understanding
of God while practicing English skills.
(See also "Intercultural" pg. 21)
Coordinator: Laurena Huber, [email protected]
MOMS “Making Our Mothering Significant“
Fireside Room
Mothers of infants and young
children meet weekly for a hot
breakfast, “adult” conversation, and
encouragement. Bible teaching, topics
of importance to moms, with an
occasional fun activity.
Coordinator: Lori Garth Green, [email protected]
PRECEPTS
Inductive Bible Study
Precept Bible Study of Revelation will
examine the relationship of Revelation
to the promises of the gospels and
Old Testament prophesies. Learn why
your faith in Christ is the only defense
against the coming judgement.
Coordinator: Kathie Hansen, [email protected]
Coordinator: Sue French, [email protected]
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYS
Holly Pankratz
Minister of Care/Women
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 129
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY (Begins Septemebr 14) - No Children's Program. The cost is $30 for year including 2 workbooks.
Other pricing options available at registration.
WEDNESDAY EVENING WOMEN'S
BIBLE STUDY
Join us for two exciting studies. In
September, we will begin with "Armor
of God" by Priscilla Shirer. In midJanuary we will transition to a brand
new study on 2nd Timothy by Beth
Moore entitled "Entrusted."
$30 for the full year and both
workbooks. Additional options
available on the online registration
form. Register at
www.westminster.org/EVENTS
Contact: Jenny at [email protected]
WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays (biweekly), 7:00-8:15 AM,
Starbucks at Bellevue Barnes & Noble
Workplace-oriented Bible study, prayer,
and fellowship.
Questions? Contact Nancy Erisman at
[email protected]
Jenny Rueb
Care/Groups (Women,
Men, Connecting)
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 186
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BIBLE STUDY, FELLOWSHIP & GROUPS
BREAKFAST WITH THE GUYS
Saturday, September 24, 8:30 AM, Atrium
Enjoy a great breakfast and a casual time to connect
with other men! Bring a neighbor, co-worker or friend.
Suggested Donation is $5.00.
Questions? Contact Jenny at [email protected]
MEN'S JOURNEY
Begins September 14, Wednesdays
6:45-8:15 PM, Room 307
We know instinctively that God has great purpose for us but we are not sure how
to get there. Enjoy open, frank conversations about the things that matter most.
We'll challenge our cultural perspectives with Biblical ones. Open to all ages, any
culture, and no Biblical experience is required.
You just have to be a guy. Questions? Contact Pastor Steve at [email protected]
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Fridays, 7:00 PM, Fireside Room
A men's only small group that works
through life issues: codependence,
sexual abuse, pornography, anger,
food/drug addiction, etc. These are
closed meetings to ensure it’s a safe
place. This workbook based process
takes approximately one year.
THE GAP – Thursdays
Begins September 22
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.
MEN IN PRAYER
Sundays, Room 309
Join other men to support ministries
of Westminster Chapel through prayer.
Contact: Jim at [email protected]
MEN’S FRIDAY AM PRAISE AND
PRAYER BREAKFAST
6:30-8:00 AM
Atrium (Enter north foyer doors)
Pray in a small group, then share
breakfast & fellowship. Earlybirds
meet at 6:00 AM.
Contact: Jim at [email protected]
MEN’S STEP-STUDY GROUPS
Work through your hurts, habits,
and hang-ups at a deeper level.
These are closed meetings to
ensure it's a safe place.
Contact: Neal at 425-767-1461 ext. 147 or
[email protected]
Leaders: Gary Gulbranson & Steve Parsons
Contact: Neal at 425-747-1461 ext. 147 or
[email protected].
Jenny Rueb
Care/Groups (Women,
Men, Connecting)
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 186
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Steve Parsons
Pastor of Benevolence/
Care/Men
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 159
FOR INFO
Turn to page 19
“The more you
pray, the less you'll
panic. The more you
worship, the less
you worry. You'll feel
more patient and
less pressured.”
- Rick Warren
GREAT & MIGHTY THINGS (GMT)
Mondays, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary
Join others who are passionate about
prayer and see what happens when we
ask God to do great and mighty things.
Contact: Jim Roodhouse at
[email protected]
PRAYER CHAPEL
Room 308
All are welcome to use our Prayer
Chapel on the main level. It is available
for prayer and meditation whenever
the building is open.
PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH
Fridays, 10:30 AM, Room 308
Pray for our church staff and
ministries.
Contact: Dianne at [email protected]
PRAY AFTER SUNDAY
MORNING SERVICES
Pray over the Sanctuary at the end of
each service.
PRAYER ROOMS
Sundays, 9:00 & 10:45 AM
Men: Room 309
Women: Room 308
Gather to pray during our Sunday
services or sign up to help in the
prayer rooms on a bi-monthly basis.
Contact: Jim at [email protected]
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
Various prayer volunteer opportunities
are available and needed.
Contact: Jim at [email protected]
PRAYER WALL
Alcove
Pray for our missionaries. Pick up
a copy of their comings & goings.
Leave written prayers to be mailed
each month.
Questions? Contact Faye at
[email protected]
PRAYER NEEDS FOR THE CHAPEL
If you would like to have your prayer
needs published in the weekly
Prayerline Newsletter, please fill
out the "Prayer Request" side of the
Connect Card in the Sunday service
bulletin and drop it in one of the Grow
boxes outside the sanctuary doors.
If you would like to pray during the
week for individuals on the Prayerline,
a printed copy is available at the
Welcome Center.
Contact: Jenny at [email protected]
PRAYER NEEDED?
Submit a Prayer Request Form
available in the Sunday bulletin.
Prayer requests are lovingly prayed
for by our staff and prayer partners
for one week.
Contact: Jenny at [email protected]
Contact: Jim at [email protected]
Gary Gulbranson
Senior Pastor
Care & Adult Education
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 123
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OPERATIONS
GIVING
HOW THIS CHURCH IS FINANCED
Those who call Westminster Chapel
their home, regularly give their tithes
and offerings to support ministries here
and around the world. When we honor
God in this way, He personally blesses
us, the church is made financially
sound, and people’s needs are met.
Thank you for your faithful giving.
www.westminster.org/GIVING
BANK BILL PAY GIVING
Use the following information to set up
Westminster Chapel with your bank's
Bill Pay option:
Westminster Chapel
13646 NE 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
425-747-1461
Enter the account number for where
you would like your gift to go
Designation
Account #
General Offering 00102201
Benevolence
00200103
It's Time!
12600101
ELECTRONIC GIVING
Your bank account is automatically
debited on the second Friday of the
month.
Complete an authorization form you
may obtain from Tim Huffman or
westminster.org/GIVING.
Attach a voided check
Return form and voided check to:
Westminster Chapel
Attention: Tim Huffman
13646 NE 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
ONLINE GIVING
To give online through a credit or debit
card, go to westminster.org/giving.
STOCK GIVING
To give stocks, notify Tim Huffman at
[email protected] or
425-747-1461 ext. 102.
Contact your broker and provide them
with the following information:
Firm: Charles Schwab
DTC#: 164
Account #: 93376060
Account name: Westminster Chapel
EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS
Ask your employer about Matching Gift
Programs. If you have questions about
this, contact Tim Huffman at:
Ali Najar
Custodian
OTHER GIVING
Leland Hetrick
Custodian
[email protected] or 425-747-1461 ext. 102.
Contact Tim Huffman at
[email protected] or 425-747-1461 ext. 102
to make arrangements for other types of giving.
James Terry
Custodian
Sondra Beck
Minister of Operations
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 143
Tim Huffman
Senior Accountant
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 102
Delores Reeves
Bookkeeper
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 130
Lynn Von Seggern
Office Coordinator
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 100
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Darrel Claussen
Facilities Foreman
[email protected]
425-747-1461 ext. 169
Maria Gonzalez
Custodian
Roy Jones
Custodian
FACILITY MAPS
Alcove
CLC
Welcome
Center
Plaza
300
Main
Level
Updated 9/6/07
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Student
Lounge
200
Level
Middle
School
Children
& Students
Student
Rec Area
Student
Family
Ministry
Offices
Family
Ministry
Workrooms
& Interns
34
Bridge
Café
Bridge
Arcade
100
Level
Children
Custodian
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PARKING MAP
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