This Week at Aldersgate

Today, November 23
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
11:30 am
3:15 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm

Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108)

Childrens Sunday School
Praise Band Small Group (111)
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108)
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Youth Praise Band (Sanctuary)
Nativity Practice (S,HR,106)
Disciples Path (108)

Monday, November 24
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

COSA (111)
Boy Scouts Troop 119 (OS)
Families Anonymous (108)
Outreach and Missions (HR)

Tuesday, November 25
10:00 am
10:00 pm
1:30 pm
5:30 pm

Quilters Guild (FH)

District mtg. (HR)
Alzheimers support group (208)
Total Restoration Ministry (108)

Wednesday, November 26

Church Office Hours 8:30am to 12noon

6:15 pm
Covenant Discipleship (Parlor)
7:30 pm
Chancel Choir Practice (Sanctuary)

Thursday, November 27 Happy Thanksgiving

Church Office Closed

November 23, 2014

Friday, November 28
Church Office Closed

Saturday, November 29
8:00 am
10:00 am

Sat. Morning Mens Group (208)

Hanging and Blessing of the Greens

Key:
CR = Choir Room
FH = Fellowship Hall
HR = Hospitality Room
K = Kitchen
OS = Old Sanctuary
Unfin. FH = Unfinished Fellowship Hall
WC = Welcome Center

1500 EAST RIO ROAD ~ CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901

PHONE: 434.973.5806 FAX: 434.973.1333
WWW.CVAUMC.ORG ~ WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CVAUMC
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM

November 23, 2014 Christ the King Sunday 10:00 AM Worship Service
Thanksgiving Hymn Festival
Prelude

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Aldersgate Ringers

Welcome
Rev. Scott Davis
Welcome to Aldersgate and to this worship experience! Please take a moment to sign the
attendance pad found at the end of each pew and then pass it down to your neighbor. If you
have a prayer request please complete the blue card found in your pews and pass it to the
ushers during the opening hymn.
*Call to Worship
Matt Haas
Leader:
Come, let us celebrate the wondrous gifts that God has given us.
People:
Throughout all our lives, God has blessed us with love and hope.
Leader:
Praise be to God who provides for us.
People:
May our hearts be truly grateful, and may we show our gratitude by the
ways in which we live and care for others.
Leader:
Hallelujah!
People:
Amen!
*Opening Hymn 102

Now Thank We All Our God

The Psalter 832 (Sung Response #2)

Homily

I Will Give Thanks to the Lord with My Whole Heart

NUN DANKET
Psalm 111
Rev. Scott Davis

The Baptismal Covenant 32

Parker Copley Bond, Morgan Elizabeth Bond,

Brady Marshall Bond, Robert Carl Galione
Following the Baptisms, children are invited to attend Children's Church (for children ages PreK through 5th grade) downstairs. Following the Worship service children in Pre-K and
Kindergarten may be picked up from room 110 by their parents/guardians. Children in grades
1st through 5th may be picked up from room 106 by their parents/guardians.
Hymn 145

Morning Has Broken

BUNESSAN

Hymn 131

We Gather Together

KREMSER

Please join us in preparing for our upcoming Nativity Play! We will have practices on
November 23, 30, and December 7 from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Our Nativity Play
performance will be on Sunday, December 14th at 5:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
Advent Study "Not a Silent Night" by Adam Hamilton Imagine Jesus from Marys point of
viewproud of her son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for him as a person and
so much more. In this book, Adam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion
and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses his life and ministry; and ends at the
beginning, with the Christ child born in a stable, Marys beautiful baby.
Three times to choose from, beginning Sunday, November 30:
Sundays 9:00 - 9:45 AM contact: Mike Thornton - [email protected]
Sundays 7:00 - 8:00 PM contact: Mike and Laura Nelson - [email protected]
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM (for women, begins December 3) contact: Rachel Miller [email protected]
If you think you might want to lead your own group at a different time; please contact me so
we can talk! [email protected]
Calling all players! We are putting together a dramatic worship service on 12/21 at 5:30PM
and we need actors to help out with the service. The parts are easy to memorize and this is
the first time Aldersgate has put on a worship service of this nature. If interested, please reach
out to Chelsea Morse at [email protected] or give her a call at 434-806-5987. There
will be an interest meeting on 12/23 at 1:00PM in the sanctuary. If you are interested, please
reach out and let us know, we will find a part for you!
The Outreach & Missions Team is coordinating the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program at
AUMC. We still have some childrens names on the Christmas tree in the Sip & Chat area. In
addition to the youth angels, we also have the names of seniors in a local nursing home.
Please consider selecting an angel tag or a senior name from the tree and purchasing an item
of clothing and a gift for the person represented on the tag. You may partner with other
families for larger gifts. Tags and gifts must be returned by December 14. If you have
questions about the childrens Angel Tree, direct them to Ann Brown (882-2533). Questions
about senior gifts should be directed to Pat Daniel or Nancy Berman. Thank you!
I will need someone to cover Sip & Chat for the Sundays of December 28th and January
4th. We will be out of town and I'd appreciate someone taking on the responsibility of seeing
that it is covered. Contact [email protected]

Wednesday Night Prayer: Scripture, prayer, silence, and conversation: Wednesdays 5:30 6:30 PM - Room 108. All are welcome to just show up and join us in prayer. No weekly
commitment required - if the Holy Spirit is moving you to prayer come join us for an hour!
Are you interested in leading/hosting or becoming part of a small group with a relaxed and
causal atmosphere that includes Scripture, food, and fellowship? Contact Mike Thornton at
[email protected].
Advent Brunch - NEXT Sunday, November 30th at 11:15 a.m. immediately following the
combined worship service. Come help us celebrate the beginning of the Advent Season by
joining in fellowship and enjoying some delicious food.
There are sign-up sheets for food and help in the former sanctuary during Sip-n-Chat. If you
have questions, contact Robin Oliver at 978-3553 or e-mail [email protected].

Anthem

Hymn of Prayer 328

In the Season of Our Plenty

Chancel Choir

Mark Patterson

Surely the Presence of the Lord

Pastoral Prayer

Rev. Chris Fuss

The Lords Prayer (Sung) 271

Hymn 92

For the Beauty of the Earth

Hymn 87

What Gift Can We Bring

DIX
ANNIVERSARY SONG

Offering Prayer
Holiday Opportunities Please consider the gift of service to our church during the
Christmas Season. The Worship Team has the following two needs:
Volunteers to help decorate the church during the annual, "Hanging of the Greens", on
Saturday, November 29th at 10 am. Volunteers can meet Pam Ohlendorf that morning in the
Narthex just outside the sanctuary at 10am. As the first Sunday in Advent falls on
Thanksgiving weekend this year, we are in dire need of volunteers! For more information,
please contact Pam Ohlendorf at [email protected]
Christmas Eve needs: Extra ushers and communion servers are needed for all 3 Christmas Eve
services. No prior experience needed, just a willing and joyful spirit! We will train you, answer
any questions, etc. If you are feeling the calling or nudge to give this wonderful gift of service,
please contact either Anita Ratliff by email at [email protected]; or Laura Nelson at
[email protected] or 434-227-0340.

Offertory

For the Beauty of the Earth

Aldersgate Ringers

*Doxology 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below:
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Hymn 77

How Great Thou Art

*Benediction

AUMC Christmas Ornament Sale A special brass Christmas tree ornament depicting our
church was created for the 50th reunion last year. These ornaments will be on sale this Sunday
in the SipNChat area. The cost of each is $15.00.

*Passing of the Peace

Leader:
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People:
And also with you.

AGAPE Class will begin a new study on Sunday November 23 at 9:00. It is called "Living Our
Beliefs: The United Methodist Way" by Kenneth Carder who is a former UMC Bishop and now
is a professor at Duke Divinity School. We meet in room 108 downstairs and all are welcome.
We will not meet on November 30 due to the Advent Brunch.

You are invited to join in food and conversation at Sip-N-Chat, to your left as you exit the
sanctuary.

The special Christmas Edition of Aldersgate Alive is now available!

Pick up your copy in the narthex today.

*Postlude

We Gather Together
Aldersgate Ringers
*stand as you are able

November 23, 2014 11:30 AM Worship Service

Gathering

How Great Thou Art

Welcome to Aldersgate and to this worship experience! Please take a moment to sign the
attendance pad found at the end of each pew and then pass it down to your neighbor. If
you have a prayer request please complete the blue card found in your pews and pass it to
the ushers during the opening hymn. Kindly silence all electronic devices as we prepare to
worship. We hope this worship experience is uplifting and revitalizing for you!
Worship Set

Blessed Be Your Name

Childrens Message
Rev. Chris Fuss
Following the Children's Message children may return to sit with their families or attend
Children's Church (for children ages Pre-K through 5th grade) in room 106 downstairs.
Following the Worship service they may be picked up by their parents/guardians.
Scripture
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Offering

Psalm 111

I Will Give Thanks to the Lord With My Whole Heart Rev. Scott Davis
Glory Is Here

Communion
Cornerstone
All who are seeking to respond to the grace of Jesus Christ are invited to share in Holy
Communion. Come to the Communion station as you feel led, receive a piece of bread, and
dip the bread in the chalice. Following communion you may pray at the kneeler.

Please Pray For Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Sandy Checchi; Nancy Clark;
Victor Connor; Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; June Moon
Gaedecke; Chad Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Thomas Hamlin; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy Jones;
Jeremy Long; Zander Mawyer; Ralph Miller; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver; Renee Parson;
Nancy Reed; Schwaner Family; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Penny Troutman; Travis Whetzel;
Ernestine Williams; Dannie Wright
The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God by Rich and Linda Sharff; in honor of their
grandchildren, Parker, Morgan, and Brady Bonds, baptism by Ed and Meredith McKeown;
and in honor of their grandson, Robert Galiones, baptism by Bob and Ann Galione.
Have an announcement to put in the bulletin or e-Note? Please send your submissions to
[email protected] AND [email protected]. Weekly deadline is Wednesday NOON.
Our church is in need of a Treasurer - if you are interested please call Greg Brown 434-3278763. Sybil Robertsons term as treasurer has ended, but she continues to hold the position
while we are searching for our new treasurer. Sybil has been a wonderful treasurer and we
thank her for all the great work she did and continues to do.
As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this year with family and friends, please remember
those less fortunate than we are and contribute food items to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
Food that is needed includes:

The Lords Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be
done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our
trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
glory, forever. Amen.

Breakfast cereal: 16 - 18 oz. size

Peanut Butter: 18 oz. MOST NEEDED
Canned vegetables: 14 - 16 oz. size: Corn, peas, green beans, tomatoes, mixed vegetables,
potatoes (white & sweet), canned beans (baked, pinto, navy, lima, pork & beans), beets
Beef Stew: 20 - 24 oz.
Canned chicken or tuna: 13 oz. MOST NEEDED
Canned fruit: 16 oz
Canned Soups
Rice: 1 lb. bag or box
Macaroni and cheese boxed Cans of 100% juice
Pasta & Pasta sauce (NO glass jars)
Coffee/Tea
Jam/Jelly (NO glass jars)
Sugar - small bag
Flour - small bag
Cake mix & icing
Baby food, baby cereals, formula, diapers

Community Moment:
If you are feeling called to get connected at AUMC we encourage you to talk to one of the
greeters or pastors to see how to get started.

NOTE: Please check expiration dates and NO jumbo size containers please. Food Collection Bins
will be placed in the Welcome Center and outside the former Sanctuary/Sip n Chat area. Food
will be collected through November 30th.

Send Off

Did you know Aldersgate has a virtual prayer wall? Just go to our website, www.cvaumc.org,
and take a look at the "prayer wall" tab on the menu at the homepage. You may post a prayer
request and also pray for those requests that have already been posted. Be sure to stop by and
check out the virtual prayer wall today!

My Soul Magnifies the Lord

Benediction
Peace Be With You.