Rev. Dr. Armando
Arellano, the esteemed pastor at Shoregate United Methodist Church,
brings a wealth of experience and a multicultural perspective to our community.
As an Ordained Elder in Full Connection of the East Ohio Annual Conference,
Rev. Dr. Arellano's journey has spanned both the Philippines and the United
States.
Born and raised in the Philippines, Rev. Dr. Arellano is bilingual and fluent
in both English and Tagalog-Pilipino, fostering a deep connection with our
diverse congregation. His service extends across churches in both his home
country and the United States, reflecting a commitment to spreading the message
of faith and community.
With a compassionate heart and a global outlook, Rev. Dr. Armando Arellano
leads our congregation with wisdom and understanding. His multicultural
background enriches our spiritual journey, creating a welcoming space where
everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
Come Meet Our New Pastor -
Rev. Dr. Armando Arellano
What's happening at Shoregate??
MISSION: To make disciples for Jesus Christ by helping people find their "song".
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Annual Breakfast in the Park Worship Service
Sun. Sept. 7th at Gully Brook Park @ 2100 River Rd, Willoughby.
Breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:30am and the Worship Service will start at 9:30am. All are welcome to join-so bring your family & friends.
Please Note-- there will NOT be a Worship Service in the Sanctuary that Sunday!
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Our Worship Service Time has Changed!!
PLEASE NOTE: Our worship service time changed
from 10am to 9:30am !!!
(this started July 20th)
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--The Listening Prayer Initiative--
We recently began The Listening Prayer Initiative
at Shoregate UMC and we invite you to join us!!
We listen to God, by praying daily.
Please use the prayer below. downarrow
We suggest you copy & print it, then tape the prayer to:
your fridge, your bathroom mirror, your car dashboard,
wherever you will see it, and say it daily.
August’s prayer is:
All Hearing, All Knowing God, we thank You for taking the time to listen to us when we pray. Now Lord, help us to take the time to listen to You. Open our ears and minds to truly hear and understand what it is that You are saying to us. Whether we are reading what You have written in the Bible, discussing You in church or Bible studies, or simply going about our busy days, help us to tune out the noise pollution that muffles the sound of Your voice and keeps us from hearing You plainly. Once we have heard You loudly and clearly Lord, give us the strength, courage, and determination to act on Your words, that we may carry out Your will here on earth. In Jesus wonderful name we pray, Amen.
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---Bible Study---
-- Saturday Morning Bible Study --
We are currently on summer break. Please check back in Aug./Sept. for restart info.
We meet in the library from 9-11am.
For those who can not attend in person-you can call in using 667-770-1176 access code: 340787
If you would like to join us,
we would be happy to have you.
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Thursday's group normally meets at 6:30 pm. BUT is on "HOLD" for now.
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Mid-Week Devotional @ Noon
via Conference call--all are welcome!
1-667-770-1176 Access Code 340787
To energize your week between sundays!
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Handbell and Chancel Choirs
Anyone wanting to join either the handbell
or chancel choirs-
please call the office at 440-943-0382
choir rehearsals are on Wednesdays.
Handbells at 6:15 pm.-Chancel Choir at 7:30 pm.
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***Worship with us online!***
Click here to worship with us every Sunday morning at 9:30am. Now streaming LIVE on YouTube & (hopefully) Facebook!! ---we're still working on it!!!---
(all services are archived for your convenience)
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Mission project!
SUMC will be supporting the Food Bank at McKinely Outreach Center. It is a Faith Based organization housed in an old elementary school in Willoughby. They help families in the Willoughby Eastlake School district via Food Pantry, Furniture and Clothing Bank, offer hot meals and education classes.
We will begin to support this Food Bank with monthly donations from our Church-non-perishable items and taxable items. We will collect items the 1st wk of the month. Please call the office 440-943-0382 for a list of suggested items. Thanks for your support!! Smiling Face With Heart-Eyes