Aldersgate In Motion

A L D E R S G A T E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

O p e n H e a r t s , O p e n M i n d s , O p e n D o o r s

T h e P e o p l e o f t h e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h

7 S h a n n o n D r i v e G r e e n v i l l e , S C 2 9 6 1 5

8 6 4 - 2 4 4 - 1 8 2 0 p h o n e 8 6 4 - 2 4 4 - 9 7 0 1 f a x I n T h i s I s s u e

Thoughts of the Pastor 2

Sermon Series 3

Pastor on Vacation 3

A New Partnership 4-5

Sunday School 6

Seeing Better Together 6

Love Thy Neighbor 6

Historian News/Help 7

Connect Begins Aug. 30 7

Disciples Fast-Track 8

Library Facelift 8

Resource Day 8

Aldersgate Special Needs 9

New Members 9

Prime Timers 10

Back-to-School/Cookout 10

Attaway Family/Thailand 11

UMW/UMM 12

Summer Suppers 12

Ladies Reading/Military 13

Prayer Concerns 14

Giving & Attendance 14

Serving Ald. /Memorials 15

Calendar 16

J u l y 2 8 , 2 0 1 7

V o l u me 4

I s s u e

WHERE

THERE IS

hope, THERE IS

faith, WHERE THERE

IS FAITH,

miracles HAPPEN.

A l d e r s g a t e I n M o t i o n P a g e 2

THOUGHTS OF THE PASTOR

STAY SAFE

As we wind up the summer activities and get ready for school I want to remind everyone to

stay safe! Here are a few thoughts on staying safe. Please sit down before you read them so

that you don’t fall down and hurt yourself.

1. Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal acci-

dents

2. Do not stay home because 17% of all accidents occur in the home.

3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks because 14% of all accidents occur to pedes-

trians.

4. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water because 16% of all accidents involve these

forms of transportation.

5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals. Above all else, avoid

hospitals.

6. You will be pleased to learn that only .001% of all deaths occur in worship services

in church, and these are usually related to previous physical disorders.

Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is at

church! Bible study is safe too. The percentage of deaths during Bible study is even less.

FOR SAFETY'S SAKE - Attend church and read your Bible!

All kidding aside. Going to church and reading the Bible will not prevent accidents, but

it will improve your spiritual wellbeing, and help your outlook on life when those accidents

do happen. I look forward to seeing each of you in church or a Bible study as they get started

up in the fall.

A l d e r s g a t e I n M o t i o n P a g e 3

Sermon Series for August: Joseph

Joseph is a major character in the early history of Israel. His story covers the last quarter of

the book of Genesis and he plays a key role in setting up Israel for the Exodus. Joseph’s story

is a riches to rags to riches story full of emotion and meaning. God works in him to transform

him, and through him to change the world. In August we will dedicate the sermons to explor-

ing the life and times of Joseph who is often called the Prince of Dreams.

Pastor Alex will be on vacation Friday, August 11 to Thurs-

day, August 17. If you have need for a pastor during this

time please contact the church office.

PASTOR ALEX ON VACATION

A NEW PARTNERSHIP

While most of the world celebrates the start of a new year in January and the Church cele-

brates the start of a new year with Advent, the reality is, for many of us August is really the begin-

ning of the year. School starts soon bringing with it a plethora of activities and responsibilities. For

Aldersgate, this August will bring a couple of new beginnings. We will start our second year partner-

ing with Refuge Sports as a host site for ESL programs for refugee families in our neighborhood. We

look forward to another wonderful year with these amazing families. We are also excited to begin a

new partnership with Mosaic After School ministry, a wonderful ESL program that works with

many of our neighborhood children who have English as a second language.

In the spring, we were approached about becoming a second host site for Mosaic as they have

outgrown their current facilities. (You can read more about Mosaic’s story in this newsletter). As a

staff, we had a long discussion about what this partnership would mean for us and how this could

work. We felt this was too important an opportunity to pass over. After time of prayer and discern-

ment, several staff members met with the team from Mosaic to figure out who this relationship could

be. Judy Anderson, our current Program Council chair, also joined this meeting. Again, the Spirit

moved us forward! Next, the folks from Mosaic met with Program Council so representatives of all

ministry areas had a chance to ask questions and consider possibilities. After a long discussion, the

Program Council unanimously agreed to present this partnership to Church Council for considera-

tion. At the May Church Council meeting, council members heard Mosaic’s story and again had the

opportunity to ask questions as we continued to discern what this partnership could mean for us. And

again, the Holy Spirit moved. Church Council unanimously voted to move forward. During May, we

worked with our insurance company and a lawyer to work out a lease agreement that could help us

join forces with this after school ministry. In June, after considering the lease and the information

before us, Church Council again voted unanimously to enter into partnership with Mosaic. The

Board of Trustees then finalized details of the lease.

We have been working diligently to plan and coordinate our spaces and times between Al-

dersgate, our Child Development Center, Refuge Sports, Scouts, and now Mosaic. These are exciting

times! We feel so strongly God’s hand in all of this – this partnership is part of what it will look like

for Aldersgate to love our neighbors. We ask for your prayers for all families who have the joys and

stresses of new beginnings this August and we ask for your patience as we work out the day-to-day

details of this new relationship with Mosaic. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

In His love,

Pastor Alex and Staff

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A NEW PARTNERSHIP—pg.2

Aldersgate Congregation,

Hello! My name is Laura Estep. I am the Director of Mosaic After School, a program that has

been blessed with the usage of your church and facilities for this upcoming school year. We are de-

lighted to enter into this new season of growth at Aldersgate, and we truly believe it is where we are

meant to be. Each congregational member we have met thus far has been encouraging and open to

our ministry, and has reflected the love and positivity we believe we have found in Aldersgate. This

church already feels special, and our time has only just begun.

Mosaic After School primarily targets students whose second language is English and who,

without Mosaic, would be unable to send their children to a similar program or to tutoring. Our goals

are to improve their academic scores and provide them with the individualized assistance they need

to advance to the next grade level, focus on opportunities for parents to interact with one another and

create a social community outside of their homes, and encourage the children to find empowerment

through artistic expression.

Our students typically come to us during elementary school so we can begin and maintain a

constant role in their lives. This allows us to instill in the children a foundation of the English lan-

guage which will give them a higher probability of academic and social success. Once in Middle

School, we focus our classes on self-growth, confidence and team building. These children attend

monthly Field Trips to connect them with the Greenville Community. I am most excited to see this

group of children walk into the Soul Café for the first time. I know the tall tables will have them feel-

ing like they are at Starbucks! Currently, our Middle School students have been confined to small

chairs and tables, and we know that a unique, mature environment is just what they need!

After completing Middle School with us, our students are given the opportunity to be Ninth

Grade Interns. This allows them the opportunity to receive leadership roles, volunteer in the class-

rooms, and to organize and lead whole group activities. After completion of this Intern Year, if we

feel they have the qualities we are looking for, we invite them to join our staff as a paid teacher.

These students are very precious, as they have a unique viewpoint – they know exactly what are

younger students are going through, as they were once in their shoes. Following High School, our

goal is to see each student on to college and/or an alternate successful path.

Our children will fill the spaces of Aldersgate on August 22nd when school starts. Many of

them already know Aldersgate as the “Big Church” near their school, but also as the place they have

attended Messy Church and your Fall Festival. This is a huge benefit as the majority of their parents

speak little or no English, which makes navigating the community difficult, and a bit scary. Already

we are seeing the familiarity of Aldersgate, and its presence in the community, helping to ease our

transition.

As we get settled into Aldersgate, we hope to connect more with each of you. We are fairly

self-sufficient due to our incredible staff, parents, and current volunteers, but we love visitors and are

excited to partner with the congregational members of Aldersgate. Our children love and welcome

volunteers, and we have seen an increase in their social skills at school as they interact with a variety

of different people.

Thank you so much for this opportunity to connect with such a beautiful place.

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P a g e 6 A l d e r s g a t e I n M o t i o n

SUNDAY SCHOOL-AUGUST 6

On Sunday, August 6, Pastor Alex, Luke Browder,

and Ryland Brown will be teaching a lesson on

Church Music in Parker Hall during the Sunday

school hour beginning at 9:45 am. The lesson

promises to be informative and fun, with audience

participation being one of the highlights. The pi-

ano has been tuned and the Haddon Friendship

class is inviting all the adult classes to join them in

celebrating our gift of music. Free coffee and

doughnut holes provided!

SEEING BETTER

TOGETHER

The Low Vision Support Group has

changed its name to "Seeing Better To-

gether." This is a support group of peo-

ple with impaired vision and their signif-

icant others or care givers to meet, share

information, and discuss issues, guided

by scripture and prayer. We usually meet

on the first Wednesday of the month at

4:30 in the afternoon, in the church li-

brary. Wednesday afternoon meetings

provide the opportunity to make reserva-

tions for the Wednesday evening Con-

nect Dinner, which can be made by con-

tacting the church office on or before

that Monday.

Our September meeting will be held on

August 31 to facilitate some travel plans.

Since we haven't met over the summer,

this first meeting will focus on our tran-

sitions and challenges over the summer.

Our focus will be “Finding Peace in a

Chaotic World.”

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR

The Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) which is part of United Ministries re-

cently shared that their administrative offices and family day center will relo-

cate to the basement of the Adult Learning center downtown. This is the final

step of the merger of this program with United Ministries. This will allow

guests of the IHN program greater access to all of the United Ministries ser-

vices. And, the IHN guests are also going to receive more intensive financial

coaching to focus more on increasing financial stability for these families.

Aldersgate will be helping John Knox Presbyterian church host the week of August 13th. We

need volunteers that Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. If you are interested contact Mike

Strickland mike.strickland@charter.net or Michele Schultz schultzrmra@gmail.com.

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Photo by Deb Lankford

HISTORIAN NEWS & HELP NEEDED

Anyone remember the ‘great fire’ at AUMC? What was the first name of AUMC? Who was the

first pastor? Were you part of the visioning process? How did that come about?

Ours is a young church, having been established in 1960. Yet, our history is rich and needs to In-

formation about our past need to be kept for future generations. Most of our records are kept in

the fire resistant Archives room outside the library.

If you are on one of the major programs of AUMC, especially if you are chair, such as Church

Council, UMM, UMW, Trustees, Finance, Youth Ministry, and the like, we need you to keep rec-

ords and provide us with yearly reports. These reports and documentation for many years are kept

in the fire resistant Archives room. However, some years and some data is missing. Chairs, pre-

sent and past few years, are requested to review your information in the Archives room and make

sure they are up to date. It is the responsibility of such groups to ensure best efforts are made to

keep these records up to date.

If you have information that you think needs to be in the archives, please put it in the Historian

cubby-hole mail boxes just outside the church office. Photos are welcome but please put vital in-

formation – who, when, where, why and the like on the photos. Not all can be used as there may

be many duplicates – in such cases, we will save the most relevant.

How can you help? We need folks to help us update the history of the church. Especially, I am in

need of folks involved in the process to help tell us how the current vision was developed. Many

people, many groups worked on this, and it is an important point in the life of our church. Want to

serve on the history committee? Let me know. We can use your help.

In Christ,

Bill Smith 2 Church Historian

864-268-6602

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LIBRARY FACELIFT

If you happen by the library during these next few

weeks, it’s getting a facelift! Thanks to the efforts of

Melissa Stevenson, Jennine Blair, Michelle Shultz,

Pam and Dean Martin, the room has been painted;

books are being reviewed, bar coded and rearranged

to make them easier to get to. As the process contin-

ues, they will add newsletter articles about items of

interest in the library in the hopes of encouraging

more or our members and friends to use it.

Come and See!!

DISCIPLES-FAST TRACK

NEW TESTAMENT STUDY

Ever wanted to take a Disciples Bi-

ble study but didn’t have the time to

commit? Here is your chance to

take part in this shorter, condensed

study of the main themes of the New

Testament. The class is 12 sessions

plus a personal weekly study to pre-

pare for class each week. If interest-

ed, come to the first session which is

an orientation and introduction on

Sunday, August 20th at 9:45 am in

the church library. The first class

will be on Sunday, August 27. Contact: Susan Smith 268-6602 or

Johannah Myers, 244-1820, ext.

211.

RESOURCE DAY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL & SMALL GROUPS

On August 6, I will be setting out curriculum resources that may be helpful for your Sunday

School classes or small groups. This would be a great time to see what resources we have on

hand and look through new resources as you plan for the fall. I’ll have the books set up in the

Commons from 8:30 am through the end of the 11:00 service. I’ll be on-hand to answer any

questions.

If your class or group has any materials in your classrooms, please re-

turn these to me before August 6. If you have books you’d like to rec-

ommend, let me know! It’s always nice to hear what books/resources

have been particularly meaningful!

-Johannah

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ALDERSGATE SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

We are all familiar with Epworth Children’s Home which has served children in SC for over

100 years and with the three senior living centers in Florence, Greenwood, and Orangeburg

which have been serving the needs of seniors for decades. Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry

is the new kid on the block serving the needs of adults with special needs. Aldersgate Special

Needs Ministry celebrates its 14th anniversary this year! Currently there are three homes in

operation in Orangeburg, Columbia, an Florence.

Please keep this important ministry in your prayers.

On August 13 we will receive a special offering for

Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry. Please plan to

give a little extra to support this valuable ministry.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to Steve & Kathleen Reynolds who joined Aldersgate on June 25, 2017. They trans-

ferred here from Christ Church in Greenville. Make sure you give them a warm Aldersgate

welcome! We would also like to welcome Joe Cantrell (not pictured) who joined Aldersgate

on June 18, 2017. Joe transferred to us from St. Paul’s in Summerville, SC.

Make sure you watch for all our newest members and extend to them a warm Aldersgate hand-

shake and a big smile.

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BACK TO SCHOOL & COOKOUT

PRIME TIMERS

Our August Prime Timer Event is coming up on Monday, August 7th and we would love for

you to join us! Our guest this month is The Sweet Potato Pie Kids performing group. These

youngsters are part of a program designed to save and

promote Appalachian music by recruiting and teach-

ing young musicians.

The program begins at 11 am and lunch is served

around noon. The deadline for reservations is Wednes-

day, August 2. Since we are having the combined

summer Sunday school sessions, a sign up sheet will

be on the tables in Parker Hall, or you can use the res-

ervation cards in the sanctuary pews. If you are on the

reservation call list you should be getting a call on

this. You can also call, email or text Ruth Hughes at 380-8706 or rhughes@aumcsc.org to

save you a seat. Please remember that if you make a reservation, we ask that you please hon-

or the payment for your meal, even if you have to cancel. We can certainly put it in a to go

box for you to pick up later that day. The cost is still only $7.00. If you would prefer to just

come to the program, just let the hostess know as you come in the door. Thanks! Ruth Hughes

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ATTAWAY FAMILY IN THAILAND

Greenlight students have arrived and departed. Where did the month go? We had a

great time hosting the three Greenlight Gateway students and their leader. This was the sec-

ond year of Greenlight program where students ages 18-24 who are wanting to explore a call

to missions spend a month in another country with those serving cross culturally to experi-

ence what life is like and how the Lord is moving in the world. They were able to experience

many things about Thai people, language, food, religion, environment and entertain-

ment. They had one on one time with Thai nationals as well as expats who live and work at

various places in Thailand. They came with open minds and open hearts, so the Lord was

able to grow them in his grace and their understanding of bringing the hope and love of Christ

to all nations. We will continue to pray for them and support them as their life journeys con-

tinue.

One of the components of the trip was to join a Christian Day Care operation where we

spent the morning working with the kids who come each day. These are children whose fami-

lies live in the adjacent slum. The aim of the program is to get these students ready for first

grade. Many of them have disabilities and are in great poverty, but we left feeling joyful and

appreciative of the chance to be with them. We also were able to walk through the slum and

pray with elderly Thai people whom the director of the program has relationships with. It was

a challenging experience; the smells, trash and poor sanitation conditions were overwhelming

at times, but again the light of Jesus was present as the Buddhist residents allowed us in their

homes and accepted our prayers.

We are so grateful to so many of you for your prayers and support to us. We could not

be serving the Lord in Thailand without you. Thank you for being on this journey with us.

In His love and grace,

The Attaways

Prayer Requests

We would ask for your prayers for the Thai ministry team and for the students that attend the

programs. Pray that the Lord would continue to work on their hearts and that they would be

open to His love and grace.

Please pray for this term where we are continuing Discovery Bible Study in the gospel of

Mark and our Easter celebration in September.

For more laborers to serve here in Roi Et and for ministry sustainability for the Thai workers.

For our family as we are approaching the end of our first term serving in Thailand we ask

for prayers for discernment and wisdom as we follow the Lord's call on our lives.

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THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

On Sunday, August 20, the UMW Finance Commit-

tee will meet at 2:30 P.M. in the Mac Vinson

Room. The Finance Committee includes the Treasur-

er, President, 2 Vice Presidents, Secretary, 4 Mission

Coordinators, Circle Treasurers and Circle Chairper-

sons. This will be a very IMPORTANT MEETING

IN WHICH WE ESTABLISH OUR BUDGET

FOR 2018. Following at 4:00 P.M., a full Executive

Board meeting will be held. Please mark this date on

your calendar.

Join your Aldersgate friends for

WEDNESDAY SUMMER SUP-

PERS!! If you would like to come

be a part of this wonderful meal and

fellowship, just let Susan Hamilton

know in the church office. 244-1820

ext. 210 or

shamilton@aumcsc.org.

Menu:

August 2: Baked Chicken, Assort-

ed Summer Salads, Rolls, Dessert,

Tea, Lemonade & Water.

SUMMER SUPPERS

SAYING GOODBYE, FOR NOW!

These ladies were saying goodbye at their last bridge

meeting in Parker Hall. One of their players and our

Aldersgate member, Jackie Barbare and husband,

Dennis, will be moving to Alpharetta, Georgia to be

near their family.

This group of ladies have been playing together for a

long while now. As one member said, just another

turn in the path of life. Saying goodbye is never

easy! You will be missed Jackie!

UNITED METHODIST MEN

Here are the fall dates for the Unit-

ed Methodist Men Meeting dates.

Please mark these dates on your

calendar. All evenings begin at 6:32

pm

August 21

September 18

October 16

November 20

December 18—Christmas

Dinner –Which includes bringing

your spouse or friend.

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OUR MILITARY FAMILY & FRIENDS

Paul Browder Katie Pace

Bradley Brown Nick Page

Joseph Churchwell Michael Pompeo

Nathan Hudson Matthew Russell

Hank Gettys Troy McDowell

Oryan R. Lahti-ACTIVELY SERVING

Paul Scott-ACTIVELY SERVING

Patricia & Charles Kreuzberger

John Williams

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

TO OUR COUNTRY!

WOMEN’S READING GROUP & UMW INFORMATION

If you are new to Aldersgate, have not joined a Circle, Sunday

school or any groups, this is a great time to stop in and check out

this group. It is a small group of ladies who come each month

based on the books being read. It is non

ALL WOMEN are welcome to come to enjoy great literature, live-

ly discussions on current tough issues, & personal growth with the

Aldersgate’s Women's Reading Group (sponsored by the UMW)

meeting at 7:00 pm in the church library. It will be August 24,

which is the 4th Thursday in August. The book selection is

“Ruth, a Portrait: the Story of Ruth Bell Graham by Patricia Corn-

well.” There is a copy in the library as well as several in the

Greenville County Library. It is also available inexpensively online. This book is not a

UMW selection but is a fascinating biography.

Childcare is available by letting the church office know two days in advance. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Also a reminder to UMW members who are participating in the Reading Program to com-

plete their plans as they need to be turned in no later than Sunday, July 30th.. The forms can

be placed in the general UMW mailbox. There is a big white envelope to put them in. Thanks!

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PRAYER CONCERNS As of printing Thursday, July 27, 2017:

St. Francis D’town: Bill Culbertson

The Woodlands: Peggy Miller

Home: Doyle Clark, Phil & Jennie Ruth Waynick, Fred Copeland, Ralph

Bell, Alton Durham, Russell Parker, Freida Parker, Tommy Finch, Melba

Poole, Warren Rambo, Pat Howle, Al Anderson, Ginnie Cope

NHC-Cola: Vera Chrismon The Palmettos: Atrice Hughey

Brookdale @ Hawthorne: Marshall & Nita Bearden

Waterstone: Ruth Gunter Rock Hill /Daughter: Bill Taylor

Rolling Green: Jan Ellington, Wilma Tiedeman, Audrey & Wayne Rowan

Haywood Estates: Ann Linse Myrtle Beach, SC: Randy Hale Mt. Pleasant, SC: Florence Hale

The Cascades: Patty Andersen, Patti Whelchel Mt. Home Health & Rehab, NC: Nancy Reitz

Other Country Missionaries:

AUMC Family in Thailand: Todd, Pam, & Hannah Grace Attaway, go to their blog to read more

www.loveshareserve.blogspot.com.

AUMC Supported Missionaries in Ecuador: Daina and Tim Datwyler, visit their website at

http://www.Puertadeesperanza.org.

Douglas & Jennings Boone in Democratic Republic Of Congo, Africa - (Wycliffe Bible Translators) www.thiscongoleselife.blogspot.com

G OD ’ S T I T H E S A N D OU R O FFE R I N GS Worsh ip the Lord in g i v ing .

2017 General Budget Needs $772,516.00

Budget Needs YTD 437,273.10

Receipts Week #29 7/16 10,420.60

Receipts Week #30 7/23 7,630.09

Receipts YTD 403,093.95

Total Expenses YTD 417,590.54

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ATTENDANCE AT ALDERSGATE

S. School Worship

7/16/2017 111 213

7/23/2017 87 240

GIVING AND ATTENDANCE

S E RV I N G A L D E R S GAT E ON S U N D AY S

August 6, 2017

Lay Readers: 8:45 am Julian Gettys 11:00 am Karis King

Greeters: 8:45 am Michelle & Stephen Keith 11:00 am Sara & Jerry Bowden

Acolytes: 8:45 am Julian Gettys 11:00 am Laura MacGregor

Crucifer:11:00 am Rebekah MacGregor

Usher Captains: 8:45 am Jack Cornell 11:00 am Hunt Redfern

Ushers: 8:45 am Jim Dansby, Danny Dobbs, Jordan Truesdale, Suzanne Haney

11:00 am Terry Tallon, Bob Pickens, Steve Graves, Joel Vanderwood, Bruce Royal

August 13, 2017

No Lay Readers Needed on this Sunday

Greeters: 8:45 am Suzanne Haney 11:00 am Darlene & Jeff Caviness

Acolytes: 8:45 am Adyson Davis 11:00 am James Whiteman

Crucifer:11:00 am Daniel Whiteman

Usher Captains: 8:45 am Austin Watts 11:00 am David Rose

Ushers: 8:45 am Doug Jordan, Phil Martin, Waldo Watts

11:00 am Clay Garrison, David Ayer, Cody Owens

THANK YOU FOR SERVING

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MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS

GENERAL FUND:

In memory of Roger Phillips by AMECO (on behalf of employee, Tom Phillips)

MISSIONS:

In memory of Geri Lordi by David & Betty Herndon

CALENDAR DATES-AUGUST 2017

Friday, July 28: Newsletter is Published

Sunday, July 30:

8:45 am Worship Service

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

2:00 pm Financial Peace – Kingdom Classroom

3:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting—Companions Classroom

6:00 pm Youth @ The House

Monday, July 31:

9:30 Staff Meeting—Library

1:00 pm Prime Timers Bridge – Parker Hall

6:30 pm Cub Scouts @ The House

Tuesday, August 1:

5:45 pm Zumba - gym

6:00 am Men of Integrity Bible Study

7:00 pm Boy Scouts @ The House

Wednesday, August 2:

5:30 pm Summer Suppers – Parker Hall

Sunday, August 6:

8:30 am Curriculum Resources Available-Commons

8:45 am Worship Service

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

2:00 pm Financial Peace – Kingdom Classroom

Monday, August 7:

11:00 am Prime Timers Luncheon—Parker Hall

1:00 pm Prime Timers Bridge—Parker Hall

1:00 pm Stephen Ministry Meeting—Library

6:30 pm Cub Scouts @ The House

7:00 pm Program Council Meeting—Companions Classroom

Tuesday, August 8:

6:00 am Men of Integrity Bible Study

7:00 pm Boy Scouts @ The House

7 Shannon Dr. Greenville, SC 29615

Phone:864-244-1820 Fax: 864-244-9701

Child Development Center 864-268-5028 E-mail:shamilton@aumcsc.org

M a k i n g D i s c i p l e s

f o r J e s u s C h r i s t

A L D E R S G A T E U M C

MINISTRY STAFF

Alex Stevenson, ext. 207

Sr. Pastor

alex@aumcsc.org ~

Johannah Myers, ext. 211

Director of Christian

Formation

jmyers@aumcsc.org ~

Ruth Hughes, ext. 204

Director of Children &

Leisure/Adult Ministries

rhughes@aumcsc.org ~

Luke Browder, ext. 208

Director of Music

lbrowder@aumcsc.org ~

Ryland Brown

Music Minister

ryland.brown@charter.net ~

Jennifer Nelson Director

Child Development Center

jnelson@aumcsc.org

864-268-5028

~

Josh Consalvo, ext. 212

Director of Youth

joshconsalvo@gmail.com ~

Susan Hamilton, ext. 210

Office Manager/Comm.

shamilton@aumcsc.org ~

Cindy Huckabee, ext. 206

Financial Secretary

chuckabee@aumcsc.org

Sunday Worship Schedule

8:45 am & 11:00 am Worship Services

9:45 am Sunday School

Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

MISSION STATEMENT

. . . We are called to make disciples by embracing all people with God’s love in Christ

and equipping each other for service to God and His world.

OUR VISION

“A Stephen Ministry Congregation”

Hearts on Fire…Seeking, Sharing, Serving...For God