Sept2013

Aldersgate Experience 1

Experience

Connecting

Knowing

Loving Growing

WHAT CLASS SHOULD I TAKE?

Aldersgate does offer a lot of classes, studies, and small groups. Many of them are starting anew in September. Trying to decide what to take usually comes down to three things: What is it? When is it? How long will it last? Occasionally, people decide on other factors, of course; but I want to help you find the right class this fall to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Alpha is a great place to start. If you haven’t been in a class for a while, this might be the one for you. It takes a look at the big questions, like “Why did Jesus have to die for my sins?” and “What exactly is the Holy Spirit?” People who are new to church and people who have been in church all their lives are finding Alpha to be transforma-tional. Alpha runs for 11 weeks this fall on Wednesdays. Disciple Bible Study is for people who really want to study the grand themes of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I knew more about the Bible;” well then, I would suggest Disciple Bible Study. It runs for 34 weeks on Tuesday nights. There is home-work. We will read about 70% of the Bible. Disciple 1 is for people who have never taken a Disciple class. Disciple 2 is being held for those who have completed 1. And there’s also going to be a short-term Disciple class called “Invitation to the Psalms” held on Wednesday nights. Companions in Christ is a small group experience in spir-itual formation. This group will meet to look at spiritual practices and to grow in faith and trust of God with the help of Christian brothers and sisters. If you’ve ever thought, “I sure would like to have a safe place to learn how to live out the faith” then this could be the place for you. It will meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Financial Peace University is for people who would like to spend some time trying to reduce debt, give more, save more, and spend less. It will be held on Wednesday nights.

Wednesday Night Live Classes are short-term studies. They generally last anywhere 4 to 10 weeks. These classes are good for folks who need flexibility. There’s usually not any homework, it isn’t a year-round commitment, and there are children’s activities happening at the same time as these adult classes. The classes being led at this time are Alpha, Financial Peace University, Invitation to Psalms, and Caring for Caregivers. Daytime Classes are for people who would prefer to meet during the day instead of the evening. While the subject matter changes every few months, the people in the class often continue from month to month and develop strong relationships. Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story will be held on Tuesdays at 10:30. Daniel, Faith Under Pressure will be held on Thursdays at 1:30.

Rewired is a class designed just for men. It meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 am. It looks at current events through a Biblical lens.

The Jesus Lifestyle is a class that meets on the second Sunday of each month at 6:00 to discuss important topics of faith. But instead of just listening or studying in order to gain knowledge, people in this class are challenged to live out their faith as Christ did.

Sunday School is available for people of all ages at Aldersgate. There are five adult classes that meet at 9:30 am on Sundays and one that meets at 11:00. All classes meet upstairs in the Family Life Center.

To sign up for these classes or if you need more infor-mation, please stop by the Welcome Station, located out-side the Sanctuary. You may also contact Jane Brannock, our Minister for Christian Formation, at [email protected] or 919-477-0509 x 101.

Peace of Christ,

Pastor Doug

ALDERSGATE UMC

2013 FALL CLASSES

KNOWING

more about God, each other,

and the needs of our world.

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Christopher Bonham 2

Wanda Crutchfield 3

Regina Carver 5

Alison Andrews 6

Kelly Gauger 6

Martha Payne 6

Randy Lowans 7

Petra Taylor 9

Matt Gauger 9

Walter Finnigan 10

Emily Wike 11

Lee Kane 12

Paula Alford 13

Susan Leonard 13

Lucas Setji 13

Cynthia Bell 14

Mary Beth Cole 15

Scott Falise 15

Sheryl Morgan 15

Matthew Smith 15

Chris Tomasic 15

Anne Bowman 16

Donna Deck 16

Connie Drake 16

Emily Moser 16

Matthew Vincent 16

Gary James 19

Jesse Low 19

Jerry Alford 20

Jane Bahor 20

Michelle Honeycutt 20

Carla Neal 20

Kevin Parham 20

Sarah Upchurch 20

Lou Ann Martin-Rogers 21

Michael Upchurch 21

Wendie Anderson 22

Heather Mitchell 22

John Sanders Jr. 23

Charles Andrews 23

Richard Low 23

Steve Smith 23

Preston Verble 24

Pam Collier 24

Chad McLamb 24

Tim Deck 25

Kimberly McClintock 25

Glenn Reynolds 26

Lauren Stewart 26

April Perry 28

David Moton Jr. 29

David Shaffer 29

Birthdays

WNL Page 3

Fall Classes Page 4 & 5

Children In Worship Page 6

Arts In The Afternoon Page 6

Music Notes Page 7

Sunday Worship/Moment of Gratitude Page 8

Prayer Shawl Ministry Page 8

Drive Thru Prayer Page 9

AUMC Weekday Ministries Page 9

Bull City Stand Down/Yard Sale Page 10

Stephen Ministry/Quiet Days Page 11

Altar Guild/Nursery/Acolyte/Trustees Page 12

Thank You from Jamaica Page 13

EFT/Time & Talent Survey Page 14

Ministries & Missions Fair Page 15

Jamaica Mission Team Golf Tournament Page 15

September Lay Assistants Schedule Page 16

Financials - August 20th Page 17

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

CONNECTING (Connect with God and one another)


SEPTEMBER 11th Food ] Fellowship ] Prayer Service ] Adult Studies ]

Children Studies ] Youth Studies ] Music ] Fun

ADULT STUDIES ALPHA * CARING FOR CAREGIVERS *

INVITATION TO PSALMS - SHORT TERM

DISCIPLE STUDY* FINANCIAL PEACE

CHILDREN STUDIES

MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS

LOOKING FOR AGENTS AT ALDERSGATE!

Mission Possible Kids - grades 1-5

Children 3-Kindergarten will be learning about the

world around them.

Study: STEPPING STONES FAITH .

“SCRIPTURES TO REMEMBER” We will

elaborate on one verse each week and have a

verse to memorize for the following

week. The memorized verse will guide the

message for that Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICE

FELLOWSHIP MEAL

If you’ve been craving great food and fellowship

your wait is almost over. Meals are served in the

Family Life Center from 5:30-6:15pm. Each

week's menu features an entree, vegetables and

simple dessert. Prices will remain at $6.50 for

adults and $3.50 for children under 10.

YOUTH STUDIES

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRL'S SMALL GROUP Wednesday - 6:30pm - Room 110 - Family Life

Center.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GUY'S SMALL GROUP Wednesday - 6:30pm - Room 101 - Family Life

Center.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRL'S SMALL GROUP Wednesday - 6:30pm - Room 206 - Family Life

Center.


KNOWING (Know more about God, each other, and the needs of our world. )

The Jesus Lifestyle - 2nd Sunday each Month (Sept. 8th) - 6:00 pm - This series, taught by Nicky

Gumbel, examines Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and the radical alternative it presents to the modern lifestyle.

Each talk covers a different topic, such as “How to Handle Anger,” “How to Understand the Old Testament,”

and “How to Find the Secret of Happiness,” and provides tips on how we can apply the principles of the talks

to our lives, the lives that Jesus wants us to live.

The Fall Alpha Course - Wednesday, (Sept. 11th) Do you truly understand why you are a Christian?

Would you like to strengthen and deepen your relationship with God? Do you have unanswered questions

about Christianity and/or faith? The Alpha Course can guide you through these issues and help you under-

stand why you’re here. We have 10 available slots, so sign up before they’re gone! Contact: Dale and Betty

Wickham at [email protected].

Caring for Caregivers - Wednesday (Sept.11th) 6:30pm - Room 201 - Family Life Center . A class for

those caring for loved ones with memory loss diseases. Learn, share and walk with others through this diffi-

cult journey. Led by: Sandra Reynolds.

Invitation to Psalms - Short Term Disciple Study- Wednesday (Sept. 11th) 6:30pm - Room 205 -

Family Life Center. This class is designed to help persons make a deeper connection so that these well-known

scriptures can help you give voice to all aspects of human experience - faith, joy, uncertainly, sorrow. Ideal

for those interested in the proactive of prayer and worship and would like to connect their prayer life to the

Psalms. No prior Bible study experience is necessary. Led by Tara Lain.

Financial Peace - Wednesday (Sept. 11th) 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Wesley Room in the Sanctuary building.

This is a fun and practical course that will teach us to handle money the way that God wants us to handle mon-

ey. We will learn to live like no one else today, so that later we can live and give like no one else.

Financial Peace preview: September 1st - Noon - Wesley Room. Led by Jennifer McLamb and April Twine.

KNOWING more about God,

each other,


ALDERSGATE UMC

2013 FALL CLASSES


Daniel, Faith Under Pressure - Thursday (Sept.12th) 1:30pm - Wesley Room . This class will look at

Daniel for its historical meaning and its contemporary significance. Led by Judy Alford

The Wired Word - Tuesday Morning (Sept. 10th) 6:30-7:30am - This series is designed just for men. It

is a weekly look at current events from a biblical view.— Led by John Hall

Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story - Tuesday Morning (Sept. 17th) 10:30-11:30am -

This is a six-week study that explores the transformational power of God through stories of people in the Bible

who met God and lives and names were changed forever. Led by Jane Brannock

Companions In Christ: A Small Group Experience in Spiritual Formation - Tuesday

Evening (Sept. 17th) 6:30pm - This 34 week class is for spiritually hungry persons who are seeking a deeper

experience of God in company with others in the Christian community. Here you will explore the basic

disciplines of faith and the pathways of lifelong growth in Christ. Led by Jane Brannock

Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study - Tuesday Evening (Sept. 17th) 7:00pm

This series covers the entire Bible in 28 weeks. From the story of creation to the New Jerusalem, it invites

persons to bring their experiences and struggles to the Scripture, yet no previous Bible study is required.

Led by Doug Lain and Sarah Caudill.

Disciple II: Into the Word, Into the World - Tuesday (Sept.17th) 7:00pm - Room 207 - Family Life

Center . This 32-week study is an in-depth study focusing on Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. It encourages

participants to open themselves to hearing what God has to say to them though the Bible and to be guided into

their particular ministry in the world. Led by: Regina Carver and Lou Dernosek.

KNOWING more about God,

each other,


ALDERSGATE UMC

2013 FALL CLASSES

AT THE WELCOME/INFORMATION CENTER


CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

At Aldersgate, we welcome everyone into the worship services. For our young

worshipers, we realize that an hour is a long time, yet we want them to experience

worshipping with their parents and other church family. We have designed the

children’s church during the 11:00 service to allow them to participate and then

have time to engage in activities and worship they are specially designed for

them. The children leave the service with their leaders following the offertory

prayer in the service.

This fall, we have two different age groups:

2-4 year olds will have their own session each week. From September-December,

they will hear a story each week focused on sharing God’s love. They will have a

simple activity, song and prayer to accompany the story.

Kindergarten-third graders will begin this fall learning about worship. They will

examine a Bible verse, discover what it means to worship in different ways and

engage in their own brief worship time. They will have take-home ideas for wor-

ship in their family as well.

Fourth and fifth graders are old enough to participate fully in the worship service

in the Sanctuary. Beginning in September, they may take an activity book just for

their age group. Each booklet is designed around a worship theme – the Apostles’

Creed, Holy Communion, etc. These are available at the Welcome Center.

Activity bags are for children preschool through fifth grade for all three services.

There are games for different ages in each bag. We just ask that families return the

bags to the baskets after worship is over.

ARTS IN THE AFTERNOON

Sundays, beginning Sept. 15th, come join in part or all of our Arts

offerings for Kids!

Special note: Our Children’s Choirs are producing a CHRISTMAS

MUSICAL (performance date: Dec. 8, 6:30)

4:00 – 4:45pm Young Dancers. 2nd-5th graders; Sanctuary,

led by Anna Van Deventer

4:45 – 5:30pm Children’s Choirs. Two choirs: M &M’s (Music and

More!), 4-6 –year-olds, Family Life Center - Room 110 / 2nd-5th

graders, led by Heidi Miller; Choir room)

5:30 – 6:00pm Young Ringers (2nd-5th graders; intermediate level; Narthex, led by Nan de Andrade)


This fall, let Psalm 100 come to life for you! AUMC invites every age and ability to

make a joyful noise unto the Lord! All are invited and welcome to join in our music

ministry!

CHANCEL CHOIR: Do you love to sing and worship? Get your happy on every Wednesday! We rehearse from 7:30- 9:00pm, and then multiply the blessing by choosing whether to serve the 8:15 or 11:00 service. Also, we’ll be starting Christmas music in a few weeks! Our choir is big enough that you don’t have to make a 52-week commitment, we understand that everyone is out some of the time. Just come when you can! Truly, “No experience is necessary” – we make a sweet, sweet sound in God’s ear by doing our best, and letting the Holy Spirit do the rest! Adults and Youth are encouraged to join in! So, come on! PRAISE TEAM: Rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm. If you enjoy Contemporary Christian music, and love to sing or play guitar, drum, bass, flute, accordion, keyboard, trumpet…. consider whether you might add to our team! Youth and Adult singers and instrumentalists are all very welcome! P.S. If you have a song request, please let Nan know – she loves to know your favorites.. CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Children’s choir is shape-shifting this fall to better serve our church and our children! Sunday Arts Afternoons offer opportunity for children to dance (4:00-4:45pm), sing (4:45 – 5:30pm) and ring (5:30-6:00pm)! Young Dancers are led by Anna Van Deventer. They begin practices on Sept. 8th at 4:00pm. 2nd -5th graders are welcome. A parent is asked to attend the first, organizational meeting. Young Singers are in two groups: (one for 4-yr. through 6-year-olds, and one for 2nd-through 5th graders). They sing for worship about once a month and will also be presenting a Christmas Musical this year!! Young Ringers , will meet right after children’s choir, is our intermediate children’s bell choir, for children who have rung before, or have music reading skills. (If there are new ringers interested, please let Nan know, so she can contact you about starting a group for them asap.) Singers and Ringers will both begin their rehearsals on Sept. 15th. HANDBELLS: Two adult/youth bell choirs and two children’s bell choirs are forming this fall (beginning the week of Sept. 9th). For adults and youth: JOYFUL NOISE RINGERS, our advanced choir, will meet on Tuesdays at 7:30pm; and PRAISE RINGERS, a beginner-level choir forming now, will meet on Monday evenings at 7:00pm. Please note that youth are encouraged to join with adults, for handbells and choir as well! SWEET SOUNDS (HAMMERED DULCIMER GROUP) If you’ve always loved hammered dulcimer, why not try learning to play? We have a small group learning together on every-other Wednesday at 11:00am. We may even have a dulcimer you can borrow! Call Nan and find out more about us! SPOTIFY YOUR PRAISE Spotify is a free application for computers or smart phones/pads/pods that plays music from playlists built by members. It has provided us a great way to surf the learning curve in new worship music! Our church has a premium membership subscription, which allows us to build playlists and share them with others. You can listen in with us by creating your own (basic, free) account. Each month, Nan creates a playlist of the music which will be sung that month at our 9:30am Contemporary worship service. If you search for Nan de Andrade and then choose the month’s playlist (for example, AUG AUMC 2013), you can “tune your heart” all week, and be even more ready to praise God on Sunday mornings! Another cool feature is that you can select “Radio” from this playlist and it will shuffle in a variety of Contemporary Christian music from the same artists and play all day long! Hope you’ll give it a try – Please contact Nan de Andrade, Music Minister, to learn more. ([email protected])

LOVING (Love God through worship, and love our neighbor through service.)

MUSIC NOTES

mailto:[email protected]


September 1st: Message by Rob Tucker

OT: Psalm 81:1, 10-16 & NT: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

September 8th: “Living Our Faith" Message by Lisa Cole

OT: Jeremiah 18:1-11 & NT: Philemon

September 15th: “Who is Lost?” message by Doug Lain

NT: Luke 15:1-10 & OT: Psalm 14

September 22nd: “Grace and Gratitude" message by Doug Lain

NT: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 & OT: Psalm 118:19-29

September 29th: Youth Sunday - 5th Sunday

A MOMENT OF GRATITUDE BY

GREG FISHER

I am grateful to Aldersgate because it is a family of the faithful. It is a family

that has supported me and my family with prayers during difficult times; it is a

family that promises to help raise our collective children in the faith by providing

examples of Christian life; and, it is a family of individuals who provide a strong

witness to me through their lives that are plainly lived in that faith.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - FALL KICK-OFF

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will hold a fall kick off meet-

ing on Sunday, September 8th, 4:30 – 6:00pm. in Room 201

of the Family Life Center. This meeting will replace the

September meetings for both daytime and evening groups

and provide an opportunity for combined fellowship and

discussion about our projects. This is an important meeting

for all members, so please plan on being there and invite a

guest to be part of this caring ministry.

If you have questions or need additional information please

contact: Barbara Atkinson at [email protected] or

(919) 765-9784

CALL TO WORSHIP



COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

DRIVE-THRU PRAYER is the 1st Tuesday of each month from 4:00-

6:00 pm. It’s simple, you’ll feel great afterwards, AND it’s the ONLY

ONE IN DURHAM ! Just drive “thru". Someone will meet you at your

car and pray with you. OR

If you are interested in helping (but not necessarily praying) you can help

set up signs, take down the tent , or hand out water. Feel like you want

to check out the prayer part? You can start by observing with a partner.

We have heard from many in the community what a blessing this is to

them and you could be part of it! If you have any questions, contact Carol

Brese at 919-471-2269 [email protected]

NEXT DRIVE THRU PRAYER

SEPTEMBER 3rd - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

ALDERSGATE WEEKDAY MINISTRIES

SEPTEMBER 3RD 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Our year is off to a great start! Afterschool has been back for one month! We have

120 children grades Kindergarten thru middle school enrolled in the afterschool pro-

gram. They are a great group of kids. I hope you were able to read some of their All

About Me sheets they worked on and hung along the hallways. There were terrific !

Preschool will be starting back the Tuesday following Labor Day. We have 152 children enrolled in our

preschool program ages 1-4 years old. We have just completed 3 weeks of preschool summer camp and the

kids loved learning about dinosaurs, pirates and princesses and camping. The s’mores were the best!

This year we will have 28 preschool teachers and 16 afterschool teachers working with our children. I ask

you to pray for the families that attend our school – for some this is the only place they hear about Jesus and

see his love lived out. I ask you to pray for the teachers who are in contact with the children each day and

for their own personal families.

We invite you attend our Christmas programs – they are adorable, or come to Chapel held on Wednesday’s

at 10:30am.

OUR PRESCHOOL TEACHERS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR:

Julie Amara * Jeanie Tumbrink * Lynn White * Amy Ludwig (and Afterschool) * Deb Matthews * Kelly

Reaves * Angela Herman * Karmon Allison * Ruth Kay (and Afterschool) * Ashley Skinner (and After-

school) * Evelyn Johnson * Tammy Golden * Regina Carver * Kathy Mangum * Michelle Schalliol * Mary

Johnson * Aleda Deck * Pam Hartis (and Afterschool) Ginny Hall * Amanda Sublett * Jill Bosecker *

Carol Eddinger * Marcie Hutson * Lenore Plymire * Carol Finch * Lynn Wilfong * Maria DiFrancesco *

Susan Caviness.

AFTERSCHOOL TEACHERS FOR 2013-2014

Jim Deck * Madison Gibson * Casey Church * Stephanie Elston * DJ Dallas * Lindsey Sellars * William

Fontenelle * Ray Alban * Cristi Nunn * Jordan Jeffries * Malik Jacobs * Tim Blinsmon * Jessica Jakobczyk

We are looking forward to a great year,

Evelyn Johnson



COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

2013 Bull City Stand Down:

A Day of Service to Veterans FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 8:30AM -2:00PM

DURHAM COUNTY MEMORIAL STADIUM & THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY

750 STADIUM DR. DURHAM, NC

“Stand Down” is United States military terminology which means to formally deactivate or

decommission a unit, formation or command structure.

Bull City Stand Down seeks to serve Veterans who first stood up for our country with their service and

sacrifice. Sadly, too many of our Vets are unemployed or underemployed and are rejoining an economy fresh

from recession. Their needs are often considered “non-service related”, in other words not covered by the

usual channels of Veterans Services. The “Stand Down” seeks to bring a myriad of resources together in one

place to help Durham Vets meet the demands of returning to civilian society . In addition there is always a

moving opening ceremony in the Stadium to honor our Veterans for their service to our country.

Something you’ll not soon forget.

YOU CAN HELP BY: Bring “in- kind” donations which can be placed in the “Stand Down” bin

along the Wesley Room Hall. Or by calling Jane Bahor 919-6986634 or Curtis Gay - 919 471-2352 for pickup.

(see list below)

Toiletries * Facial Soap * Hand Soap * Body Soap * Hand Sanitizer * Shampoo * Ponchos * Toothpaste *

Underwear (male & female) all sizes * Toothbrush * Socks (M&F) * Feminine Hygiene products * Towels *

Mesh Clothes * Disposable razors * Gift Cards * Dental Floss * Toilet paper * Lotion * Bottled Water *

Shaving Cream * Can Sodas * Gallon Storage Bags * Reading glasses (all powers).

We also need volunteers to help outside the county stadium at the Aldersgate UMC “Prayer Table” Please

come offer a prayer to all of those that come into the prayer tent. (Walk Thru Prayer)

If you would like to volunteer for “Stand Down” please contact Curtis Gay- 919 471-2352

[email protected] or Jane Bahor 919-479-5522 or 919-698-6634 [email protected]

NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICES OUT VETERANS HAVE MADE AND ARE STILL MAKING FOR US.

ALDERSGATE UMC MISSION YARD SALE

October 19th - 8:00—Noon in the Family Life Center

Drop off items on Friday, October 18th from

6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Family Life Center

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SEPTEMBER QUIET DAYS .

Quiet Days will be held on the following Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until noon in the

Wesley Room

SEPTEMBER 21ST - ENCOUNTERING CHRIST: “WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?”

As our fall classes and activities start up again it is even more important for us to take

time to spend in the presence of the Lord. It is here that we can find refreshment for our

spirit and take time to listen to the still small voice that God uses to call us. But how do

we do that amid the flurry of activities? We can do that by taking advantage of Quiet

Days! What are Quiet Days? They are times set aside to be quiet before God and a time

to catch our breath from the busyness of life.

But doing that is not always easy. Our days are often over scheduled with many things

pulling at our hearts. Jesus knew this. That is why he often went off by himself to a qui-

et place apart, to be able to fully engage with others in his life and ministry. We are en-

couraged to do the same – “Come away. . . and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:31).

Don’t let the demands of the world come between you and the One who made you. Our

God-given gifts and call are unique to each of us – but for all of us, it takes time in si-

lence, solitude, and prayerful reflection for those to be nurtured.

Our September Quiet Day will be held on Saturday the 21st from 8:30 a.m. until noon in

the Wesley room. Bring your Bible and a journal. Lunch will be provided. Our focus

for this Quiet Day will be "Encountering Christ: Who Do You Say I Am?"

Rest in the Lord - You'll be glad you did!

Jesus says, “This is my commandment that you love

one another as I have loved you.” Loving and caring

for one another is not just the pastor’s job – it’s some-

thing Jesus calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is a

ministry in which people with special gifts for caring

ministry can put those gifts to use in an organized

way, bringing Jesus’ love and care to those who most

need it.

Our Stephen Ministers are trained and available to meet with you to provide one-to-one care, prayer and sup-

port to those going through a difficult time. If you or someone you love would like to talk to someone about

connecting with a Stephen Minister, please contact Pastor Tara Lain at 919.477.0509, x.102 or

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected].


SEPTEMBER ALTAR GUILD

Cathy Cozart

Paula James

SEPTEMBER ACOLYTE SCHEDULE

8:15am Service 11:00am Service

September 1st Jacob Bosecker Joanna de Andrade

Taylor Healy Kaylee Eckhoff

September 8th Hannah Fogle Ella Thomas

September 15th Olivia Lain Gracie Lowans

September 22nd Margaret Ann Healy Rebecca Johnson

September 29th 5th Sunday: Tanner Reo

An acolyte is a person

who assists the presid-

ing minister/pastor in

worship and carries out

certain duties, including

candle lighting; carry-

ing the processional

cross; holding or getting

items the pastor needs

at baptisms, Holy

Communion, and other

worship acts. Acolytes

may be children, youth,

and adults.

The Trustees supervise and

maintain all property belonging

to the congregation so that the

ministries of the congregation

can be effective.

NURSERY MINISTRY Each Sunday Morning: 8:15am, 9:30am and 11:00am

Ashley Skinner, Jamie Lewis and Ellen Whisnant

Tuesday Music Practices: Ellen Whisnant and Lynn Wilfong

GROWING (Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and as a faithful community called

the church.)

Altar Guild assures the worship

space and supporting materials are

prepared for worship.

TRUSTEES CORNER - TRUSTEE FOR SEPTEMBER:

KAY SHAVER/PHIL STANCIL


TIME AND TALENT SURVEY

The Time and Talent survey is your opportunity to

volunteer for one of the many ministries here at

Aldersgate. Each year we can grow in Christ as we

serve those we love in our church, community, and

world. By simply completing the survey, the Lay

Leadership committee is able to place you in one

of the many areas that need your help: Greeters, Ushers,

New Baby Ministry, Missions, small group activities -

the list goes on and on. We hope you will prayerfully

consider the areas you would like to help.

To complete the survey, go to www.aldersgate.org and click on the Time and Talent survey or click HERE .

Paper copies are at the Welcome Center located outside the Sanctuary. If you have any questions, please

contact Paula Veasey: [email protected] or Stacey McCorison: [email protected] .

Remember, just because you did one last year does not mean you do not have it do it again!

THE EFT PROGRAM AT ALDERSGATE - Electronic Funds Transfer

Advantages to electronic giving to the church:

No more checks to write

Stay on track with pledges

Cut down on paperwork

You set up the amount and frequency of your donation. Each donation is indicated on your personal bank

statement plus you will continue to receive a Contribution Statement from AUMC.

No cost to you! - Cancel at any time. - Join the growing numbers of Aldersgate families already

participating in EFT!

Contact Cathy at the church office to learn more or to enroll now! Email [email protected] or call 919-

477-0509 ext 100.

http://www.aldersgate.org

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Fair

Fun \ Learn \ Sign Up !

Come learn about all the missions & ministry opportunities

available at Aldersgate UMC

Family Life Center

Sunday, September 15th

All morning

Aldersgate

Ministries & Missions

JAMAICA MISSION TEAM GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, October 12, 2013 @ 12 Noon Lake Winds Golf Course, Rougemont, N.C.

ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE BUILDING OF

YALLAHS FAMILY LIFE CENTER!

For more information, contact Andy McCorison at

[email protected] for more information.

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September Lay Assistants Schedule

Ushers Greeters & Welcome Station Lay Readers

8:15am Worship Service

9/1 Charles Andrews/Chick Hinton Mitch Atkinson (o) Curtis Gay

Carl Chmielewski Linda Jones (m)

Henry Atkinson Welcome Station:

9/8 Doug & Carol Morris Pat Stancil (o) David Brese

Pam Boatright (m)

Welcome Station: Sam & Kay Edwards

9/15 Mary Tom Roberts Paul Jones (m) Garry Bowman

Jackie Roberts Richard Riggsbee (o)

Kirk Brown/Chick Hinton Welcome Station: Judy Alford

9/22 Sam & Jackie Andrews Andy & Stacey McCorison (o) Jane Bahor

Richard Riggsbee Sam and Kay Edwards (m)

Jeff Sturkey Welcome Station: Kaye Harris


9/1 Betty & Dale Wickham Beth Menchini April Perry

Welcome Station: Lara Rowland

9/8 Dawn Eckhoff/Mary Taylor Dale Wickham Cathy Sheffield

Welcome Station: Betty Wickham

9/15 Doug Taylor/Lara Rowland Betty & Dale Wickham Terri Ray

Welcome Station: Cathy Sheffield

9/22 Margie & Marie Muir Holly Fishback Doug Taylor

Welcome Station: Dale Wickham


9/1 Cathy Moser/Ginger Hawkins Ed Osteen (o) Mitch Moser

Graham Nichols/Jan Howe Paula Veasey (m)

Welcome Station:

9/8 Kelly Freeman/Joyce Mackin Gary & Paula James (m) Maryellen Finnigan

Joyce & Ron Pendergrass Ginger Hawkins (o)

Welcome Station: Anabela Anca Mendes

9/15 Kim & Wayne Aiken Graham Nichols (m) Lou Dernosek

Mitch Moser/Ken Strupe John Howe (m)

Welcome Station: Sheilia Lowans

9/22 Paula Veasy/Paula Alford Joyce Mackin (m) Lee King

Ron West/Nancy Grinstead Judy & Paula Alford (o)

Welcome Station: Kaye Harris

9/29 5TH SUNDAY 5TH SUNDAY 5TH SUNDAY

Kay & Sam Edwards Linda Morris (FLC) Kim Aiken

Sarah Walker/Shane Boatright Ken Strupe (FLC) To access the monthly church calendar, please click HERE : or click on This Week in Our Church - on the left side of the front

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ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

INCOME SNAPSHOTS THROUGH 8/20/2013

Operating Income Versus Budget

YTD Budgeted Pledged Re-

ceived

Unpledged Con-

tributions

Total YTD Contri-

butions

YTD Collections -

Budget

YTD Budgeted $ 527,955 $ 313,440 $ 126,194 $ 439,634 $ (88,321)

Operating Income Versus Spending

YTD Spent Pledges Re-

ceived

Unpledged Con-

tributions

Total YTD Contri-

butions

YTD Collections -

Spent

YTD Spending $ 488,352 $ 313,440 $ 126,194 $ 439,634 $ (48,718)

Capital Fund Snapshot

2011 - 2014

Pledged

Pledges Re-

ceived

Unpledged Con-

tributions

Total Contribu-

tions

Received Versus

Pledged

YTD Capital $1,349,433 $ 518,622 $ 92,976 $ 611,598 $ (737,835)


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Aldersgate United Methodist Church

1320 Umstead Road

Durham, NC 27712

(919) 477-0509

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