Aldersgate News Vol. 119, Issue 30 8/15/2019 Christ is our Window to life. United Methodist Church www.aldersgatedsm.org

Mission Statement: We will share the love of Jesus Christ and transform lives by creating deep, meaningful relationships with God and one another.

Partial calendar call church office for complete listing. Thursday, 8/15 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 1:30 pm: PACE Exercise Class Saturday, 8/17 8:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 6:30 pm: IA Chin Baptist Church Sunday, 8/18 9:30 am: *Worship 10:45 am: Volunteer Meeting 1:00 pm: IA Chin Baptist Church 6:00 pm: Men’s Basketball 7:30 pm: Adult Soccer Monday, 8/19 7:00 pm: Boy scouts Tuesday, 8/20 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 1:30 pm: PACE Exercise Class Wednesday, 8/21 8:00 pm: Adult Soccer Thursday, 8/22 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 1:30 pm: PACE Exercise Class Saturday, 8/24 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 10:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 6:30 pm: IA Chin Baptist Church Sunday, 8/25 9:30 am: *Worship 10:45 am: Fall Kick-Off 1:00 pm: IA Chin Baptist Church 6:00 pm: Men’s Basketball 7:30 pm: Adult Soccer Monday, 8/26 7:00 pm: Boy scouts Tuesday, 8/27 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 1:30 pm: PACE Exercise Class Wednesday, 8/28 8:00 pm: Adult Soccer Thursday, 8/29 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 1:30 pm: PACE Exercise Class 7:00 pm: Discipleship Path Meeting Saturday, 8/31 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 10:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 6:30 pm: IA Chin Baptist Church

Pastor’s note...

Over the past several months our Staff-Parish-Pastor Rela-tions Committee has been in conversation about various possibilities to address the ministry hopes of the church for our youth. I have been pleased with the intentionality of those conversations and I was glad to be able to join in the conversations already taking place when I arrived. The goals that evolved over time for SPRC were to:

Provide a coordinated path of faith formation and de-velopment for our children, youth and adults that con-nected rather than segmented our programming.

Build on the faithful involvement of our youth ministry volunteers and make available opportunities for new volunteers.

Maintain a continuity of relationships with children/youth, their parents, and other church members ra-ther than passing people from one program to anoth-er.

Be good stewards of our church finances while providing resources and programming that meet our current needs.

I’m pleased to announce that Megan Stange, our current Children and Families Coordinator, has accepted SPRC’s offer to include Youth as part of her ministry responsibilities. Megan’s coordination will include:

Developing, planning and guiding faith formation and development for our 7-12 grade youth.

Selecting youth curriculum for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening programming.

Recruiting, training and supporting youth volunteers.

Exploring possible collaborative children and youth programming with other area churches.

I’m really pleased that Megan has agreed to step into this expanded role! She brings gifts, experience and passion that I believe will benefit our ministries, our church, and our children, youth and families. I hope you will congratulate, welcome, and support Megan in this ‘new’ position. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday – if not before.

Peace –

Eric

Meals From the Heartland

Wednesday, August 28th 6:00-8:00 PM

We will meet at Hy-Vee Hall (730 3rd Street ) at 5:45. Everyone is invited to help in this event. Sign up on your connect card on Sunday morning or by contact-ing the church office at 515-278-0466 or there-sa@aldersgatedsm.org

Join us Sunday, August 25th as we kick–off the aca-demic year with worship, blessings, food and games.

Grilled Hamburgers, hotdogs, side dishes, desert and drinks will be provided.

Bring your backpacks for the backpack blessing . All students and school staff may receive a blessing to carry them through this next year.

Registration for fall activities will be available for sign-up.

Gather Around the Table: A meal for the whole church will be on Wednesday eve-nings from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Everyone is invited to share food and fellowship, bring a friend or family member.

A variety of activities are available if you are looking for something to do.

You do not need to participate in activities to enjoy this time.

Meals come with salad/vegetable or fruit, des-sert and drink. Menu is as follows.

September 4: Pizza

September 11: Tacos

September 18: Sloppy Joes

September 25: Pasta

To view the menu through Dec. go to al-

dersgatedsm.org

$3 a person or $10 for a family

Become a Whiz Kids Mentor!

Each year Whiz Kids welcomes, enriches, and inspires 50 students from Karen Acres. Be a part of the Whiz Kids experience by becom-ing a mentor! Mondays during the school year 3:45-4:30 free time in gym or art room 4:30-5:00 hands-on, creative Bible activities 5:00-5:30 dinner 5:30-6:00 mentoring time The Whiz Kids Impact “I learned how to be confident.” “I learned that I can read without stuttering.” “They help you on your ups and downs. They push you hard but what you can handle.” “Fun, amazing, supportive, understanding, car-ing, kind, and a great place.” Interested? Contact Megan Stange at me-gan@aldersgatedsm.org

Our Presence:

Worship, August 11th: 132

July 28th: $11,418 (wk 30)

Other Giving: $1,236 Sights & Sounds: $25 May your Generosity Speak to God’s work in your Life.

Our Prayers: For members who have had sur-gery, are in the hospital or care centers. For those with life changing circumstances, and those suffering from addictions. For victims of violence and the family members left behind. For the communities effected by on-going tragedies. For all returning to college, high school, middle school and ele-mentary school campuses. Let them learn in safety and peace.

Long Term Facility Members: Marjorie Schwien -Wesley Acres

CHURCH STAFF 515–278-0466 Eric Guy Lead Pastor eric@aldersgatedsm.org Megan Stange Children/Family Coordinator megan@aldersgatedsm.org

Theresa Constable Office Manager theresa@aldersgatedsm.org

Eve Copeland Clark Music Ministry Coord eve@aldersgatedsm.org

Sunday Worship Celebration 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:50 AM Nursery available during Sunday Service

Happy Birthday

DeAnna Ferguson 08/28

Char Petersen 08/28

Nick Gearhart 08/28

Nathan Boorman 08/29

Susie Hupp 08/29

John Blum 08/30

2019 INGATHERING The Ingathering Task Force has selected 2 Projects this year. The first is the UMCOR health kit. Aldersgate goal this year is 100 kits. The kits plus postage are $14. The second is Heifer International. Aldersgate goal this year is to purchase a heifer at $500 and a flock of chicks for $20.

FREE MOVIE

Tuesday, September 24th - 6:30 p.m. ALDERSGATE UMC (Wesley Room) 3600 – 75th Street, Urbandale, IA

CHOIR ACCOMPANIST

Do you have a passion to share your talents and faith though your work in music? Aldersgate United Methodist Church seeks a Choir Accompanist to assist in our music ministries. The Accompanist would provide piano accompaniment to the Choir in Sunday worship services, Wednesday evening rehearsal sessions, and other special ser-vices. Person should be musically creative and play various

NURSERY ATTENDENT

Paid Nursery Attendant is needed for Wednesday nights from 5:50—8:10 pm starting the end of August. Care for young chil-dren. Dependable. Loving nature. Pay is $30. If interested, contact Joan Hitzel at career@Aldersgatedsm.org

Looking Forward…. Sunday, August 18th, Sunday and Wednesday Volunteer Meeting at 10:45 am in the Wesley Room

Church/Church Offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.

Wednesday Night Children, Youth and Adult activities will re-sume on Sept. 4th.

Sunday School for all ages will resume on Sept. 8th

Appalachia Service Project Meeting Sunday, September 8th at 10:45 am in the Upper Room for parents and youth

Monday, Sept. 9th, Whiz Kidz Mentor Meeting at 5:30 pm in Fel-lowship Hall

Thank you!

Sincere thanks to friends in Al-dersgate for the birthday cards and wishes on my 99th birthday. They surely brightened the day as I read the messages. And a spe-cial thanks to Reverend Guy and Jan Hall for their visit. It’s nice to be remembered.

Margaret Lockwood