T h i s W eek ’s A n n o un c e m en t s
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Upcoming Events
All Church
Nepal Earthquake: Through your faithful giving to the BelPres general fund, we have committed at least $10,000 to World Vision for the Nepal
earthquake relief efforts. If you would like to join us in this effort beyond your regular giving/tithe, please designate “Nepal earthquake” with your
contribution made out to BelPres.
First Communion: Students joining in their first communion today are Allie Milburn, Logan Jewett, Lillian Ramberg, Hayden Ramberg,
Elizabeth Qin, Olivia Storch, Cameron Aaselund, Rose Maresh, McKenzie Maresh, Brooke Lewis, Halle Howe, Calleia Neal, Ashley Farringer,
Sydney Farringer, Elise McEachran, Ashley Heintz, Annie Propst, Ada Carpenter, Seth Crowe, Theodore Crowe, Keira Martenson.
National Day of Prayer: Thu, May 7, is the National Day of Prayer in the United States. Please join us in praying for our nation and its
leaders. This year in particular we pray for racial reconciliation and our role as a church and as individuals in bringing about justice, peace,
and harmony.
Flowers in the Sanctuary are given by Sandy and Jessie March in memory of their son, Scott.
Baby Basics Diaper Drive: Please share with working families to help fill this basic need for their infants. Bring your diaper donations to the
Church on Mother’s Day, Sun, May 10.
Ordination: Today, 4pm, Sanctuary. A service of ordination for Daniel Triller. All are invited to attend.
Library: Welcome Room: Holy Spirit; Global Leadership Summit speakers; featured author—Eugene Peterson. Upper Rotunda: Middle East;
Reformers; God’s People in the World; and Parenting. Bibles available in English/Bilingual editions: Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
Global Leadership Summit Registration Open: Join us Aug 6 and 7 as we gather to gain vision, inspiration and practical leadership skills.
Visit belpres.org or stop by the Lobby today for information and the list of 2015 speakers. Register with password GLS15HOST for discounted
rate.
Beginning Guitar: Tue, May 5, 5:30pm, S-141. Group lessons for beginning acoustic guitar taught by Robb McIvor. Age 16 and over. Bring
your own guitar.
Messiah Tickets: Tickets to the BelPres presentation of Handel’s Messiah are available in the Lobby today and at brownpapertickets.com.
Family Life Ministries
Children-Child Care Center: 3 months to turning 3 years by Aug 31, 2015. All Sunday services. Top of grand staircase from Lobby. Preschool
(turning 4s & 5s): All morning services. Drop off and pick up in classrooms. See signs and greeters for locations. Elementary (K-5): All morning
services. Drop off in classrooms, pick up in UC-106. See signs and greeters for locations. The Middle (grades 6-8): Contact: Nate, [email protected].
The Middle Sundays: Today, 11am, UC-303.
The Middle: Wed, May 6, 7pm, UC-106.
Congregations for the Homeless: May 14, 6-7:30pm, email Mandy to register, [email protected].
High School (grades 9-12): Contact: Daniel, [email protected].
High School Sundays: Today, 11am, UC-303.
High School Youth Group: Wed, 7:30-9pm, UC-303.
Depression and the Gospel-Parent Hour: May 13, 7:30-9pm, UC-209/10.Courtney Paine, certified counselor with the Samaritan Center,
will be leading a parent hour looking at warning signs and how to respond to depression. All parents are welcome.
Senior Celebration: May 17, 12:15-2pm, UC-303. For members of the class of 2015. Lunch for seniors is free and there is a $5 suggested
donation for guests. Register online; email Peter with questions: [email protected].
Caring Ministries & Support Groups
BelPres Confidential Helpline: If you or a loved one struggles with pornography or sexual addiction, help is available. Call 425-454-3084
x3209.
Inner Healing Prayer: With the help of specially-trained prayer ministers, invite Jesus into painful areas of your life for healing and release.
Call Mona in the Church Office for an appointment.
Grief Support Group: Today, May 3, 12:15pm, S-105. It is a place to be known and understood while you grieve the loss of a loved one. Led
by Rev. Pat LeBaron.
Job Search Support Group: One attendee said, “The fellowship and conversation left me feeling renewed and encouraged.” Looking for a job or
changing careers? Join us Mon, May 11 (note date change), 7pm, UC-205. For details contact Bill Higgins, bhiggins@mindwareincorporated.
com.
Prostate Cancer Support: Wed, May 6, 7-9pm, S-223. Guest Lynn Pelton will share about her time in East Africa working with Ebola
patients. Wives are invited to this meeting. This is a network of men who have been diagnosed with or treated for prostate cancer. Meetings
are for discussion and one-on-one support. Led by Jack Stevenson, [email protected].
Widows Fellowship Luncheon: Oh, my aching feet! Join the Widows Fellowship at their May Luncheon to hear from Bellevue Podiatrist
(and BelPres member) Dr. Douglas Ichikawa on how to take care of your footsies! Thu, May 7, 12pm, S-141.
Christian Growth
All Singles Fellowship (ASF): Sun, S-140. Coffee and fellowship at 10:30am, class at 11am; ongoing. Join us for our study on Galatians.
Fellowship, group study, and discussion.
Reasons to Believe: The Gospel of John. Mon, 7-9pm, S-140. New series begins on May 4. Live streamed at belpres.org. Led by Tom Brewer.
Newcomers welcome.
Women at the Well: Tue, 9:30-11am, UC-303. Studying Romans. Join anytime. Contact Charyl Butenko, [email protected], for
more information.
Friday Night Singles: Fri, 7-9pm, S-150. New Series: The New Rules for Love, Sex, & Dating based on Andy Stanley’s book. Session 1: The Right
Person Myth.
GetConnected
Jubilee REACH: General office support needed Mon-Fri, flexible hours. Love and support children and families in need by helping with food,
tutoring, or spring/summer events.
Vacation Bible Adventure Volunteers: Jul 6-10, 1:30-4:30pm. Serve at VBA “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” Crew
leaders, welcome team, crafts, recreation, and more!
For All Church or Community Service Opportunities: Visit GetConnected at Lobby kiosk or on the website, or email getconnected@
belpres.org, or phone 425-454-3082 ext 3394.
Missions
Hope: A series on the conflict between Israel and Palestine and the role of Christians. Taught by Rev. Rich Leatherberry, begins May 6, 7pm,
UC-325. Class runs on Wed through May.
Eastside Academy will be hosting their annual fundraising golf tournament Fri, Jun 5, Glendale Country Club. EA provides at-risk teens
with the education, housing, and treatment they need to heal. Stop by the Lobby or register at www.eastsideacademy.org.
Do you sew? Your talent is needed now! Pick up a kit of 10 elementary school “chair pockets” in the Lobby today to sew at home for the
Jubilee Service Day.
Young Adults
Origin: Young Adults (18-32): Origin meets at Café Cesura in downtown Bellevue. Tue, May 5, 7pm. Come for music, fellowship, and coffee!
Men’s Ministries
2015 Men’s Retreat: Connect, recharge, have a blast. May 29–31, Lake Retreat. Register at belpres.org; $135 per person.
Fun, Fellowship, and Fitness:
Join us for fellowship and fitness. Senior Stretch: Mon, Thu, 10-10:50 in S-141. Cardio Sculpt*: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30-10:30am, Community
Center. Holy Yoga*: Mon, Wed, 10-11:15am, S-150, Tue, 5:30-6:30pm, UC-105. Strength and Conditioning Class: Sat, 7:30-8:30am.
Suggested donation of $6/class. *Free child care is available with reservations, [email protected]. Contact Gretchen, 425-4543082 x3212, [email protected].
Giving Update
Fiscal Year 2015
Sep 2014
Tithes & Revenue
Actual*
Budget
Difference
% Actual to Budget
*As of Apr 28.
Actual
April MTD
$ 599,285
$ 643,606
$ (44,321)
93%
Budget YTD
Aug 2015
$8.35m
Fiscal
YTD
$5,894,970
$6,035,730
$
(140,760)
9 8 %
Annual Budget $8,350,000. Budget is seasonally adjusted.
Bellevue Presbyterian Church
Traditional Worship on Sundays at 9am and 11am
Modern Worship on Sundays at 9:45am, 11am, and 6pm
Phone: 425-454-3082 | Fax: 425-637-7081
1717 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue 98004 | www.belpres.org