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VITAL STATISTICS *FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Regular Offering—8/19 Month-to-date: August: Total July (SC & SMW): Capital Gifts given in 2018:

$6,737.00 $15,649.00 $36,600.00 $7,160.00

*ATTENDANCE August 19: 202

* Total All Services / All Campuses

WHO WE ARE OUR IDENTITY

United Methodists hold to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith. We value the intellect and modern science, while at the same time look to the Bible as the authoritative guide for faith and practice. As Methodists our passionate faith is advanced by strong convictions. Yet, we also recognize that the world is not always black and white. We are willing to ask questions, to wrestle with difficult issues, and to do so with grace and compassion. At Westlake United Methodist Church, we welcome people of all ages, races, social and economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Our emphasis has been on personal faith, lived out in the world with direction and purpose.

OUR PURPOSE

Westlake United Methodist Church Staff Rev. Mollie Brown, Senior Pastor........ [email protected] Rev. Paige Boyer, Associate Pastor....... [email protected] Annie Kaschube ............. Organist, Children’s Choir Director, SC Betsy Kaiser .................................................... Nursery Assistant SC Christopher Neely............................... Chancel Choir Director, SC Deanna Spishak ............................................ Nursery Assistant, SC Ellie Peiffer .................................. Director of Faith Formation, SC Gretty Myers .......................... Stephen Ministry Coordinator, SC Janice Vaughn ........................................................ Organist, SMW Jeanne Halaby .............................................. Nursery Assistant, SC Jill Farkas .................................................................... Custodian, SC Joyce Masterson ...................... Communications Coordinator, SC Lynne Wolf ................................................ Office Coordinator, SC Morgan Lux .................................................... Nursery Assistant, SC Rich Gallo ............................................11:28 Worship Leader, SC Raphe Neapolitan ....................................... Finance Manager, SC Rev. Don Lefelar ................................. Volunteer Visitation Pastor WUMC Volunteer Librarian: Katie Salis, SC Other pastors connected to this congregation: Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb Rev. Ron Dietrich Rev. Diana Guyette Rev. Don Lefelar

Rev. Dr. Richard Lehto Rev. Bob Remington Rev. Tom Taylor

To live so that others will become disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

OUR VISION

To be people who provide opportunities for community worship, spiritual growth and missionary service.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION FIRST TIME VISITORS - We have a special gift for you, and we look forward to the opportunity to meet you personally. Please be sure to pick up this gift from an usher.

LIVE STREAMING @ SC CAMPUS - Unable to attend? Please tune in to the 10:00 service which is live streamed every Sunday via our website: westlakeumc.org

ALL MEMBERS, FRIENDS & VISITORS - You are invited to sign the Attendance Pad as indicated in the Order of Worship. Help us to keep our information up to date and receive updates on church events.

SC CAMPUS WELCOMES THE HEARING IMPAIRED - Personal listening devices are available at the entrances - or please ask an usher.

CHILDREN - Children are welcome to join us during worship

services, Childcare is available during morning worship services at the SC Campus. An nursery room is available at the SMW Campus but does not have an attendant.

Your Week Ahead - August 26 - September 1 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 9:00 & 11:00 am Individual Prayer Time 9:00 am Youth Donuts & Discussion 9:00 am Daniel Plan - K. Dailey 12:00 pm Teacher Training

Room 207(SC) Room 205 (SC) Room 106/7 (SC) SMW

MONDAY, AUGUST 27 8:00-10:00 am Time W/ Rev. Mollie 6:00 pm Nominating Committee

Panera - N. Olmsted Room 207 (SC)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 8:00-10:00 am Time W/ Rev. Mollie 5:30 pm Bread on Bridge 6:30 pm 11:28 Band Rehearsal 7:00 pm Sunday School Training

Panera - Westlake Nehemiah Sanctuary (SC) Room 107 (SC)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 9:00 am Food Pantry 1:30 pm Arthritis Exercise 6:00 pm Blue Bus Free Meal/Clothing

F. Hall (SMW) Room 103 (SC) F. Hall (SMW)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 5:30 pm Marijuana Anon. 7:00 pm Choir Practice

Room 100 (SC) Sanctuary (SC)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 7:00 am Men’s Friday Breakfast 5:30 pm Men Mentoring Men & Boys

Sammi’s Deli F. Hall (SMW)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 6:30 pm Alcohol Anon.

F. Hall (SMW)

SC - Suburban Campus

SMW - Simpson Metro West

SIMPSON METRO WEST POTLUCK PICNIC

September 9th at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to the Brookside Reservation of the Metroparks for the SMW annual picnic. We will start off the day with worship at 10:45am. Lunch will be from 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Hot dogs, buns, coffee and juice are provided. Please bring a dish to share. (Side, dessert, snack, drinks) There will be children's games as well as bingo later in the day. The Brookside entrance is located off of Ridge Rd. between Denison and Memphis. Please come and join us for a day of fellowship and fun! All are welcome.

CONGREGATIONAL CONNECTION COORDINATOR

Westlake UMC has a job opening for a Congregational Connection Coordinator who will be responsible for connecting parishioners to meaningful service opportunities within the life of the church that complement their spiritual gifts, talents and interests and support their growth as disciples of Jesus Christ. Please email Ellie Peiffer at [email protected] for more information.

PASTOR’S FALL BIBLE STUDIES

 Thursdays, starting September 13th at 9:00 a.m. The Gospel of John - Dr. Mickey Efird The Jesus we find in John is different from the one depicted in the synoptic Gospels.  Sundays, beginning September 16th at 5:00 p.m. Dare to Dream - Rev. Dr. Mike Slaugter Is there a greater "God dream" for you that, if lived to the fullest, could permeate and inform every move you make? Join us for one or both explorations. Bible studies will run throughout the fall. Gather in Room 205 on Thursdays, and 207 on Sundays.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN GENERAL MEETING & POTLUCK Thursday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m.

Welcome, all women of the church and your friends. Our friendly group would be pleased to have you join us for our monthly meetings, lunches and programs. The meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. with lunch at 12:00 noon and program at 1:00 p.m. Usually we bring a sandwich but this September we are having a potluck. Please bring a dish-to-pass - a main dish, salad or dessert. The 1:00 p.m. program will be “Getting Acquainted with Our New Associate Pastor, ” with Rev. Paige Boyer. Please join us!

To live so that others will become disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

ALL CHURCH BREAKFAST

Sunday, September 9 Serving from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors. Breakfast Includes Belgian waffles or eggs, fruit toppings, maple syrup, sausage, and beverage (orange juice, coffee, tea, milk) Suggested Donation $6.00. 2018 proceeds will go to West Side Community House, Flat Rock, and The Society of St. Andrew Mission Projects Hosted by The Men’s Group, Suburban Campus of Westlake United Methodist Church.

KIDS MINISTRIES TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, HELPERS & BUDDIES!

Today, August 26 at 12 noon at Simpson Metro West Tuesday, August 28 at 7pm at Suburban Campus Please pray about being called to serve with the very important ministry of guiding our children in the faith, There are many roles available within Christian Ed. Please attend one of the training sessions to learn about the new curriculum and review child protection guidelines. sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/v9OX3lYruIfXSP0L2

ATTENTION PARENTS! SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS & DATES

REGISTRATION IS OPEN 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR! Time to register your kids & youth to participate in the fall WUMC programming. Register at westlakeumc.org/news • Today is the last day of our Heroes of the Bible Summer Sunday School Series. • September 2 all families will participate in worship to experience Holy Communion together as a family. There will be no Sunday school. Children 5 and under are welcome in the staffed Nursery/pre-K room. • September 9 is kick-off Sunday where regularly scheduled Sunday School classes begin.

BACK TO YOUTH POTLUCK!

The Back-to-Youth potluck will be on Sept. 9 from 5pm-7pm in the Fellowship Hall at the Suburban Campus. Bring a dish to share along with the recipe card/ingredient list. We’ll talk about the year ahead, have a chance to catch up on summer break and prepare for a great year together! Hope to see you there.

LAST 2018 CRUISIN' WESTLAKE (SC) WEDNESDAY SEPT. 19TH 5:30-8PM

Help us welcome the community for a family friendly night of great music, games, food trucks and amazing cars: antique, classic, muscle, hot rods, restomod, etc. Invite your friends with cars to participate and families to come by for the fun. There is no admission fee! Volunteers are needed for site set up, welcome tent, food prep and clean up. Volunteers receive a free Cruisin' Westlake T-shirt. Sign up in the lobby or at: westlakeumc.org/cruisin

LISTENING POSTS OFFERED PRIOR TO SPECIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE

By The East Ohio Conference Delegation* The Special Session of the General Conference, that has been called to address a way forward for The United Methodist Church on the matter of human sexuality, will be held February 23-26, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. As East Ohio delegates to this Special Session of the General Conference, we recognize the importance of the decisions that will be before us and the impact these decisions will have on each United Methodist church and member. Recognizing this, we invite you to attend and share your thoughts and concerns at one of the five scheduled listening posts that will be held throughout the East Ohio Conference. The listening posts will be: • Sat., Sept. 8, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at Wildare UMC • Sat., Sept. 29, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at Cambridge Christ UMC • Tues., Oct. 9, 6:30 – 9:00 pm at New Philadelphia First UMC • Sat., Oct. 20, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at Ashland First UMC • Tues., Nov. 6, 6:30 – 9:00 pm at Aldersgate UMC (North Coast) You may register at eocumc.com/gc If you’re unable to attend any listening sessions, you can also email [email protected].

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Children’s choir will resume September 16th! We rehearse each Sunday from 11:30—12:00 in the children’s choir room. All students from pre-k & up are welcome to participate! Questions! Contact the director, Annie Kaschube at [email protected] or 440-223-9995.