Aldersgate News Vol. 119, Issue 25 7/10/2019 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. Tuesday, 7/09 7:45 am: MAC Camp 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 3:00 pm: PACE Exercise Class 4:00 pm: Urban Plunge Wednesday, 7/10 7:45 am: MAC Camp 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 4:00 pm: Urban Plunge 8:00 pm: Adult Soccer Thursday, 7/11 7:45 am: MAC Camp 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 3:00 pm: PACE Exercise Class 4:00 pm: Urban Plunge Friday, 7/12 7:45 am: MAC Camp 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 4:00 pm: Urban Plunge Saturday, 7/13 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 10:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 4:00 pm: Urban Plunge 6:00 pm: IA Chin Baptist Church Sunday, 7/14 9:30 am: *Worship 1:00 pm: IA Chin Baptist Church 6:00 pm: Men’s Basketball 7:30 pm: Adult Soccer Monday, 7/15 7:45 am: MAC Camp 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 7:00 pm: Boy scouts Tuesday, 7/16 7:45 am: MAC Camp 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 3:00 pm: PACE Exercise Class Wednesday, 7/17 7:45 am: MAC Camp 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 8:00 pm: Adult Soccer Thursday, 7/18 7:45 am: MAC Camp 9:00 am: IA Chin Baptist Church 9:30 am: Beth’s Yoga 3:00 pm: PACE Exercise Class

Reaching Out

Members of Aldersgate participated in the 4th of July Pa-

rade. Decorating the float, walking and handing out candy.

Thank you! Thank you for the many ways you have already welcomed me (and my fiancée Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck) into the community of Aldersgate United Methodist Church! We look forward to getting to know all of you and getting to know the ministries here at Aldersgate. If you haven’t dropped by the office, stopped me in the hallways, or intro-duced yourself following worship I hope that you will soon. And - be patient with me as I learn new names and con-nect them with new faces. I look forward to our journey to-gether!

Peace –

Eric

Save the date! VBS will be the evenings of July 14-18. Dinner will be at 5:00 pm with VBS programming at 6:00 pm—8:00 pm. We are partnering with West Des Moines UMC to make this week extra fun! To register go to

www.aldersgatedsm.org

UMM Corn Feed July 28 @ 5:28pm

The United Methodist Men are hosting their annual Sweet Corn Feed on Sunday, July 28 @ 5:28pm. We will be serving sweet corn, hot dogs, drinks, and an ice cream dessert. All are welcome in air-conditioned Fellowship Hall for good conver-sation and great food. All Free Will Offerings will be donated towards new kitchen appliances. There will be a short presentation on the history, mission and ministries of UMM.

Thank You June Mowers !! Our June church mowers were Kaj Sinclair, John Boorman, and Ron Smith. They did a great job! Please thank them for their hard work! Again, a big thank you to Ron Smith who did double work mowing while also maintaining the mowing equipment & keeping the gas can full.

The ASP Mission group had a very successful garaged sale, car wash, helped others with

moving, yard work, odd jobs and sold stock to raise money for their trip.

On July 6th 24 members headed to Magoffin County, KY to work making homes warmer, drier and

safer for those living in poverty. Keep this group in your prayers as they work and travel.

This next week July 14-18 members will join with members of West Des Moines UMC to give children a meaningful experience at Vacation Bible School.

If you are interested in any of the ministries of Aldersgate call the church office (515-278-0466) on how to get connected with your passion.

Back Row: John Boorman, Jack Neas, Josh Neas, Nathan Boorman, Logan Shaver, David Field, Steve Benson, Abigail Boorman, Rachel Brockney, Lydia Yeutsy, Matt Yeutsy, Amber Yeutsy, JoLynn Yeusty, Sean Lunde, Jonna Norlin. Front Row: Jon Neas, Daniel Bacuyag, Hannah Field, Kim Field, Adam Shaver, Allison Norlin, Cara Hollingworth, Marissa Chavez, Emma Haney.

The Garden: Weeders and pickers needed!!Please stop by anytime and give them a helping hand. Thank you

Our Presence:

Worship, July 7th: 132

June 30th: $6,537 (wk 26)

Other Giving: $654 Sights & Sounds: $25 May your Generosity Speak to God’s work in your Life.

Our Prayers: Of comfort and healing for Ernie Doeringsfeld, Judy Marshall and Dorothy McIn-tire as they work through medical decisions.

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 those in natural disaster stricken areas.

Long Term Facility Members:

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

Libby Nichols 07/18 Tyler Miles 07/21 Chris Gearhart 07/22 Sean Lunde 07/24 Sandra Sandahl 07/24 Thelma Umland 07/25 David Marshall 07/27 Jackson Smith 07/28 Jeff Neas 07/30

Please submit articles for the Newsletter to theresa@aldersgatedsm.org by Wednesday at noon for the following week. Please include a short description or explanation also include who—when and where.

Flood Relief for Iowa: Many areas of Iowa were hit with se-vere flooding in March. If you want to help flood recovery in Iowa, you can donate to Iowa Disaster Ministries Special Advance #223. These offerings can be made through your local church or mailed to the Iowa Conference Office. All donations will go directly to churches in Iowa that need disaster relief support

Stories on the Screen Presented by West Des Moines UMC & Aldersgate UMC

6:00 pm—Last Thursday of the month.

STARRING July 25

th: The Sandlot—TBA

August 29th: Inside Out- TBA

Fun required, pajamas encouraged.

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.

Please mark your donation Ingathering/kits or Ingathering/heifer.

Luke Murano, an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 96, has taken on the project to build a lawn and garden garage for the church. While Luke has received some donations, most notably all the concrete needed from Liberty Concrete, he is still short on funds. Luke addressed the congregation this Sunday to ask for sup-port from church members. The new garage will give us dedicated space for our lawn and garden equipment. This will allow more space in the existing garage for Troop 96. Luke is seeking $3000 and donated labor from a licensed electrician. Please write "Eagle Scout Project" on any donations.

United Methodist Women will view the "40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World" photography exhibit at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates on Thursday, July 11, followed by lunch. The photos by Howard G. Buffett feature beautiful, insightful photography from around the globe in categories including agriculture, water, social con-flict, portraits and landscapes. The photos give a glimpse into the daily life of the world's poor, conditions that individuals around the world face while struggling to overcome hunger, poverty, or conflict and the importance of water. Meet at the church at 10 a.m. to carpool, or meet us at the World Food Prize headquarters, 101 Locust Street, Des Moines, at 10:30 a.m. After the tour we will reconvene for lunch at noon at Ruby Tuesday's, 4900 86th St., Urbandale. Questions? Nancy Stockdale, 515-991-5978.

Christian Sympathies To

Ron Fulton and family on the

passing of Melba who passed

away June 28, 2019.