February 18, 2018

Welcome!
Welcome to Aldersgate Church!
We’re glad you’ve found our church! We hope you’ll find us to be
an encouraging, friendly group of people. While we don’t make
any claims to be perfect, at our church we come together to help
make the kingdom of God a reality on earth by loving God and
loving our neighbor

INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THE MEANING OF

MEMBERSHIP AT ALDERSGATE CHURCH?
The local church is the most significant arena through which disciples of
Jesus Christ are made and Jesus’ disciples reach out into the world to
share God’s love. It is in and through the church that Jesus Christ is
proclaimed and professed as Lord and Savior. Please contact Pastor Rob
by telephone at 434-973-5806 or complete the communication card
found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate when it is passed
during the service if you wish to explore the meaning of membership in
the life of Aldersgate Church.
 For Our Youngest Friends
and Their Parents
Thank you!!
The Youth would like to thank everyone who
A professionally staffed nursery is available for children birth supported our efforts to raise money for our
through age three during all services and Sunday School on the mission project “Rise Against Hunger”. So
lower level. An usher will be happy to direct you. Additionally, a many people gave of their time, talents and gifts to make our day so
Parent Room is available in the Parlor adjacent to the Sanctuary, successful. Our Goal was $160.00. Thanks to your support, we earned
for viewing and hearing all services. Please ask an usher to show $474.00 that Sunday and we still have donations coming in to the office.
you the way. All restrooms are equipped with changing tables. Our donation will be presented to the Charlottesville District during our
Retreat Weekend February 24th. Thank you again for your support,
generosity and love!
24 Hours That Changed the World
New 6-week Study Begins Tuesday, February 20th
2 sessions: 10 am or 7 pm Reminder:
No single event in human history has received
more attention than the suffering and crucifixion
Winter District Youth Retreat
of Jesus of Nazareth. In this Lenten study that will February 24-25
begin on Tuesday, February 20th, author and We are registered, we have our chaperones ready to join us for a great
United Methodist Church pastor Adam Hamilton weekend at Westview on the James! Ms. Carolyn will be sending out
guides us through the last twenty-four hours of detailed information and a reminder this week.
Jesus' life. Each weekly session is designed to help
the reader experience and understand the The Theme this year is “OVERLOADED? COME TO JESUS.” This retreat
significance of Jesus' suffering and death in a way for High School and Middle School youth will be filled with fun,
you may have never done before. Whether fellowship, and good food along way as we join in a wonderful weekend
readers are long-time Christians or simply curious together based on Matthew 11:28-30! We ask our church family to keep
about the story of Christ's crucifixion, they are us all in your prayers while we are traveling and enjoying our retreat
invited to join the author in retracing the last 24 weekend together.
hours of Jesus' life. Weekly readings from Hamilton's book and weekly
video will guide your learning. Be part of the 24 Hours That Changed the If you have any questions regarding this retreat or any of the youth
World during Lent. ministry opportunities at Aldersgate please contact: Carolyn Robertson,
Interim Children and Youth Coordinator, [email protected]
Youth Praise Band at today’s 9am service
Today we welcome our Youth Praise Band to the 9am Contemporary Youth Group Scheduling Note: Because we will be at the District
Worship service. Singers and musicians include: Natalie Gatesman, Retreat, there will be no youth group on Sunday night, February 25,
Mckenzie Gatesman, Jo Anne Reid, Sophia Schlicht, Lucas McGraw, Len 2018
Colley, Claire Marie Colley.
At a crossroads Youth Group
Join us tonight for Youth Group for the final week of “MIND GAMES” !
A Lenten journey 5:00 -6:15 High School
6:15 – 6:45 Dinner
This Lent, experience a season of 6:45-8:00 Middle School
spiritual growth and life-changing
renewal as Aldersgate Church journeys Youth Ministry Contact information
to the cross and toward an open tomb Carolyn Robertson, Interim Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator
through the series, At a Crossroads: A [email protected]
Lenten Journey. This Lenten Series
begins on Sunday, February 18th at
both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Summer 2018 Youth Group
worship services. Our journey will take us from the Jordan River and into Summer will be here before we know it so mark your calendars!
the wilderness, from Galilee to Jerusalem and to an upper room for a On June 3rd at 5:00 PM, all Middle and High School youth who will be
Passover meal before arriving at Golgotha. Join the journey, At a participating in any of the Weekly Summer 2018 Youth Group Ministry
Crossroads, during Lent. activities will need to plan to attend this Mandatory Meeting and Dinner
for parents and youth.
Lent / Easter Worship
Saturday, March 17th at 7pm Men’s PACEM Shelter
Celtic Night of Worship This year, Aldersgate will host the PACEM (People And Congregations
Engaged in Ministry) Men’s Shelter the week of Easter, Saturday March
Sunday, March 25th at 9 & 11am 31st - Saturday April 7th. This is a larger group than the women so there
Palm/Passion Sunday are plenty of opportunities to help: greeting our guests as they arrive,
entertainment, helping in the kitchen, doing laundry, spending time
with our guests, and staying overnight. Hearty meals are greatly
Thursday, March 29th at 7pm
appreciated. Last year, families, music ministries, and Bible study
Maundy Thursday Service
groups, to name a few, provided meals for our guests and really enjoyed
it! Would your small group or class like to contribute? We can give you
Friday, March 30th at 7pm ideas! Sign up sheets for volunteers and donation bins will be available
Good Friday Service at the end of February. Needs include: small toiletries, socks,
underwear, new or gently used towels and wash cloths, men’s
Saturday, March 31st magazines, individual non-perishable snacks, Chapstick, combs, and
Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil (sanctuary open for prayer) lotions. Monetary donations will also be accepted for the purchase of
foods, paper goods, and other related expenses. Please makes checks
Sunday, April 1st at 9 & 11am payable to AUMC with PACEM on the memo line. For more information,
Easter Sunday contact Debbie Topping at 434-964-6729 or [email protected].
 Annual Celtic Night and Worship: Vacation Bible School 2018
Saturday March 17th! Save the dates!!!
Save the date for our Annual Celtic Night and Worship, to be held on
Saturday evening, March 17th in the Reed Room. This is a program for all
Sunday, June 24th — Thursday, June 28th
ages to gather for dinner and fellowship as we watch our children and
youth present the production “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” which Five days of VBS fun this year! We will
retell the Passion Story. start each evening with a family
This will be a FREE evening event that includes dinner, dessert and the friendly dinner and fun for all! Please
Celtic Night and worship. Reservations will be accepted beginning in mark your calendars and plan to join
early March. the fun. Online registration will be
available in the Spring.

Children’s Easter Pageant Rehearsals

Begin this Week!
This is a reminder that the Children’s Easter Pageant will hold their 1st
rehearsal this Thursday, February 22nd from 5:30 to 8:00 in the Reed AmazonSmile
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Worship. For more information please contact MaryAnne Thornton,
434-825-9202 or [email protected]

Children’s Ministry Committee

The Children’s ministry Committee will be meeting this Tuesday,
Sip ‘n Chat February 20th at 6:00 PM. We will be finalizing our Easter plans for the
We are in need of Sip ’n Chat host/hostess family or families for many Children’s Ministry programing and looking ahead for opportunities
upcoming Sundays after the 9am and 11am service. If you could help, summer programing. If you have any questions regarding the children’s
please add your name to the sign up sheet in the Reed Room. Need ministry opportunities at Aldersgate please contact: Carolyn Robertson,
more information? E-mail Tina Shifflett ([email protected]) or Interim Children and Youth Coordinator, [email protected]
Jennifer Hamlin ([email protected]). Even if for one
Sunday at a time, we are happy to coordinate with a day that is
available. Never done sip and chat? We will walk you through the
process and train you!