Announcements IRONMEN EVENTS WELCOME to ALDERSGATE...
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SUNDAY SCHOOL WELCOME to ALDERSGATE We’re delighted to have you with us today! Our desire is that you sense the love of Jesus during your time here and that you discover how much God values you. If we can serve you in any way, please feel free to call on us. Our Identity/Vision We exist to: “Reach with the Heart of God for the Lives of our community!” Our Mission/Purpose Gathered to Grow - Scattered to Sow: “To reach and grow disciples in Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!” Want to Make a Request or Receive Ministry Information? Please use the Communication Card to provide or change your contact information and/or to request information about any aspect of church life at Aldersgate. Just drop it in the offering plate, leave it at the Welcome Center, or bring it to the church office. Announcements WUW Winter Session What’s Up Wednesday winter session will begin on January 13, 2016 and run through April 6th. Included in the bulletin is a class selection form. Please mark the class you are interested in and return it via the offering or bring it to the church office no later than January 1st for January start classes. This will enable us plenty of time to order the materials needed. This is a great way to start off your New Year! We hope to see you here!! Whole Church Study Beginning the week of February 21st we will be launching a study for the whole church to participate in. We are asking existing small groups to participate and we will also be setting up other small groups to meet and use the study. It will also be offered during WUW. The study is a John Ortberg study called “When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box.” If you are interested in being part of a small group for this study, or perhaps would be willing to facilitate a group, please make sure to fill out your information on the registration form found in your bulletin. Each person should fill out their own form so we have accurate records of everyone who wishes to participate and to help us insure we order enough materials. Each group will need a DVD as well as each person will need a participant’s guide, so accuracy and communication are important. Girlfriends in God Girlfriends in God will be kicking off new winter Bible Studies January 5 at 9:15 in room 207 with a brunch (bring your favorite dish, if able). Come join us for a little fellowship and a chance to look at the studies we will be offering this winter. The two studies being offered are: I AM NOT BUT I KNOW I AM by Louie Giglio God is looking for ordinary people to play significant roles in His story. Our God is more expansive and powerful than we could ever imagine, the all-mighty creator of galaxies beyond our reach. But He is also the loving creator who has formed and fashioned you. Yet, as valuable as you are to Him, God's best for your life is to invite you into a story that is all about Him. In this intensely personal and highly motivating book, bestselling author, pastor, and Passion founder Louie Giglio shows you how to embrace your "smallness" in light of God's greatness - and live with more meaning than you have ever dreamed possible. I am not... but God knows my name. I am not... but He has pursued me in His love. I am not... but I know the Creator of the universe. I am not, but I know I AM! Now updated with all new content to encourage you in your quest to live for what matters most. This is a 6 week study. Facilitator Jen Stumbaugh, [email protected] & Michelle Myers Children of the Day by Beth Moore Is family life a challenge? Is work driving you crazy? Do you know God has a purpose for your life, but you can't figure out what it is? Know that your circumstances are not coincidental. And God's timing is impeccable. Join Beth Moore on the Thessalonian shores as she walks you through the truth of each verse of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In this study, you'll face crises, afflictions, relationships, doubts, concerns, and fears. Find encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. This is a 9-16 week study. The exact length will be decided by the group within the first two weeks. Facilitator Tricia Dovenspike [email protected] Childcare is provided. If you are interested in participating in one of these studies, but can't attend the brunch, please contact the appropriate facilitator. ADVENT STUDY for ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL The adult Sunday School class will be doing an advent study, The Christmas Experience by Kyle Idleman, November 29 through January 10. The Christmas Experience enables participants to find themselves in the Christmas story and learn that what happened then changes everything now. We meet in room 101. Facilitator: Hans Dovenspike, [email protected] Remember the GIANT Gift Card Program/Debt Reduction Opportunity ! There's been an uptick in purchase and use of the Giant gift cards through Aldersgate Church. Please remember that with every $100 in gift cards purchased, AUMC receives $5 (5% of total purchases) back that is used against our building debt/principal payment on the loan. We're chipping away at it, and—truly—every bit helps. If just 75 households purchase $100 in gift cards each month (toward your own use for groceries and/or gas), that would generate $4,500 back to AUMC toward loan reduction! If 75 households purchased $100 weekly for gas/food consumption in their household, that would equate to $19,500 per year coming back to AUMC for debt reduction! This is not to endorse a particular business, but rather to celebrate an avenue given to us by GIANT foods. It costs us nothing to participate, and capitalizes on our ongoing food and gas usage needs to benefit our faith community's debt reduction efforts. Cards typically are available on the first and third Sundays outside the Family Life Center. We are open to exploring other times for purchase, if persons come forward to assist. Checks may be made payable to AUMC, marking the memo as "GIANT cards." Please remember that these purchases do not constitute gifts or tithes and offerings to the ministry. Aldersgate Staff Troy Howell, Pastor: [email protected] David Watkins, Assistant Pastor: [email protected] Sheri Dohner, Director of Worship Ministries: [email protected] Kathleen Blazey, Preschool Director: [email protected] Jodie Dodson, Director of Children’s Ministries: [email protected] Carol Diffenbaugh, Director of Health Ministries: [email protected] Sheryl Behr, Youth Director: [email protected] Sandi Tobias, Discipleship Director: [email protected] Carol Purdom/Christy Zakis Malpass: [email protected] Maureen Nacci, Child Care Provider Kristi Prowell, Accompanist Carl Wagner, Facility Manager Regular Office hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 am—3:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am—12:30 pm IRONMEN EVENTS March 4, 5, 6, 2016 Men’s Retreat @ Doubling Gap For more information contact Todd Cressler at [email protected] or David Watkins at [email protected] Sunday Afternoon Programming January 3rd from 2 to 4pm All Kindergarten - 3rd Graders will be meeting for a Movie Day. PJ's are optional. We will be showing the new Minion Movie. 4th and 5th Graders will be meeting at the Sports Emporium for Laser Tag. Drop off and pick up will be in Carlisle. For those with children in both programs, we are planning this time to be 2:30-4:30pm. Christmas Eve Musical: Thank You!!! We continue to be blessed with Katie Genevro’s leadership of the Children’s Musical. This year’s production of “ChrYstmas” was a smash hit! Thank you Katie!! Katie would like to thank Jesus, the “Y” of Christmas, Kim Barbetta, Leanne Rutt and Kristin Hoover and of course the parents for supporting their children. A very special thanks to Lisa Underdonk and Cindy Sollenberger who sing with and prepare the Cherubs every week. Volunteer Opportunities Help Needed in the Kitchen on Sunday Mornings I know many of you enjoy the coffee and donuts that are provided on Sunday morning in the Family Life Center. What is even more important is that it provides the opportunity to mingle with our church family. We are in need of more volunteers to keep this ministry going. The work is spread between two shifts, each 1.5 to 2 hours long. The early shift ends at 9:30 and the later shift begins at 10:30. This enables workers to attend the service of their choice. It is fun and a great opportunity for you and your family and friends to provide a service to the church. Consider having your family or your small group cover one shift a month. If you are interested, please contact Carol Purdom at [email protected] or 462-0719 or put a note on the Communication Card on Sunday morning and place it in the offering plate. Dogs for God This ministry consists of a group of caring individuals called to spread the joy, happiness and the name of Christ using the assistance of their bonded relationships with their dogs to reach the elderly, homebound, hospitalized, etc. Please mark your calendars with the following upcoming dates: Tues, Dec 29th @ 6:30pm - Sarah Todd Wed, Jan 13th @ 6:30pm - The Bridges Tues, Jan 19th @ 6:30pm - The Jewish Home Tues, Jan 26th @ 6:30pm - Sarah Todd Childrens Home TBD For more information contact Pam Caserta at [email protected] New Hope Ministry work night January 12th 7-9pm A work night is scheduled for January 12th at 7 pm. If you have any questions about this gift program or the ministries we provide for, please contact [email protected]. Bethesda Mobile Mission As part of the Bethesda Mission, the Mobile Mission is an outreach program that goes into the heart of Harrisburg from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am to meet the needs of the homeless by bringing food, clothing and necessities and share the love of Christ. The next Mobile Mission is January 22, 2016. Please meet at the church parking lot at 8:15 pm to carpool. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please contact Lorraine Wagner at 717-732-5487. PRAYER CONCERNS We are Privileged to Hold One Another in Prayer: Bernice Shaffer; Zedna Haverstock; Pastor Galina; Jane Campbell; Dixie Baer; Mindy Metzler-Shaw; Willian Hellenthal; Dwayne Davis; Anna; Ruby; Joshua Flores; Matt Smeltz; Shawn Kelly; Colin, Courtney & Case Williamson; Aunt Francie; Katelyn; The Haverstock family upon the death of Pastor Cal Haverstock; Logan; Jane Campbell; Ron Campbell; Nancy S; Karen McCandless; Steve Ahlf and family upon the death of his mother; Baby Sullivyn; Jim Minick; Rob Yoho; Kurt, Becky and family Active Military Personnel Serving Overseas: If you know an active duty soldier you would like lifted in prayer, please contact the church office or [email protected] and share his/her name. We will list their name in the bulletin and continue to hold them in prayer until you notify us they have returned safely home. Birth - 23 months: Infant Nursery 2 Year Olds: Toddler Nursery 3 Year Olds: Room 102 4 Year Old/Pre-K: Room 104 Kindergarten: Room 207 First Grade: Room 210 Second Grade: Room 205 Third Grade: Room 201 4th/5th Grade: Rooms 206/208 Aldersgate is a "Safe Sanctuary Church" What does that mean? "Safe Sanctuary" means that all ministry staff and volunteers working with children or youth under age 18 (and vulnerable adults) have obtained the appropriate Pennsylvania and FBI criminal and child-welfare clearances, and have received direction for compliance with Safe Sanctuary Policy of The United Methodist Church. Your children - God's children - are important to us! Any questions regarding Safe Sanctuary and how to obtain the clearances, etc. can be directed to Jodie Dodson, Director of Children’s Ministries, who oversees Safe Sanctuary here at Aldersgate Church.
Transcript of Announcements IRONMEN EVENTS WELCOME to ALDERSGATE...
SUNDAY SCHOOL
WELCOME to ALDERSGATE
We’re delighted to have you with us today! Our desire is that you sense the love of Jesus during your time here
and that you discover how much God values you. If we can serve you in any way, please feel free to call on us.
Our Identity/Vision
We exist to: “Reach with the Heart of God
for the Lives of our community!”
Our Mission/Purpose Gathered to Grow - Scattered to Sow:
“To reach and grow disciples in Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!”
Want to Make a Request or Receive Ministry Information?
Please use the Communication Card to provide or change your contact information and/or to request information about any aspect of church life at Aldersgate. Just drop it in the offering plate, leave it at the Welcome Center, or bring it to the church office.
Announcements
WUW Winter Session What’s Up Wednesday winter session will begin on January 13, 2016 and run through April 6th. Included in the bulletin is a class selection form. Please mark the class you are interested in and return it via the offering or bring it to the church office no later than January 1st for January start classes. This will enable us plenty of time to order the materials needed. This is a great way to start off your New Year! We hope to see you here!!
Whole Church Study Beginning the week of February 21st we will be launching a study for the whole church to participate in. We are asking existing small groups to participate and we will also be setting up other small groups to meet and use the study. It will also be offered during WUW. The study is a John Ortberg study called “When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box.” If you are interested in being part of a small group for this study, or perhaps would be willing to facilitate a group, please make sure to fill out your information on the registration form found in your bulletin. Each person should fill out their own form so we have accurate records of everyone who wishes to participate and to help us insure we order enough materials. Each group will need a DVD as well as each person will need a participant’s guide, so accuracy and communication are important.
Girlfriends in God Girlfriends in God will be kicking off new winter Bible Studies January 5 at 9:15 in room 207 with a brunch (bring your favorite dish, if able). Come join us for a little fellowship and a chance to look at the studies we will be offering this winter. The two studies being offered are:
I AM NOT BUT I KNOW I AM by Louie Giglio God is looking for ordinary people to play significant roles in His story. Our God is more expansive and powerful than we could ever imagine, the all-mighty creator of galaxies beyond our reach. But He is also the loving creator who has formed and fashioned you. Yet, as valuable as you are to Him, God's best for your life is to invite you into a story that is all about Him. In this intensely personal and highly motivating book, bestselling author, pastor, and Passion founder Louie Giglio shows you how to embrace your "smallness" in light of God's greatness - and live with more meaning than you have ever dreamed possible. I am not... but God knows my name. I am not... but He has pursued me in His love. I am not... but I know the Creator of the universe. I am not, but I know I AM! Now updated with all new content to encourage you in your quest to live for what matters most. This is a 6 week study. Facilitator Jen Stumbaugh, [email protected] & Michelle Myers
Children of the Day by Beth Moore Is family life a challenge? Is work driving you crazy? Do you know God has a purpose for your life, but you can't figure out what it is? Know that your circumstances are not coincidental. And God's timing is impeccable. Join Beth Moore on the Thessalonian shores as she walks you through the truth of each verse of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In this study, you'll face crises, afflictions, relationships, doubts, concerns, and fears. Find encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. This is a 9-16 week study. The exact length will be decided by the group within the first two weeks. Facilitator Tricia Dovenspike [email protected] Childcare is provided.
If you are interested in participating in one of these studies, but can't attend the brunch, please contact the appropriate facilitator.
ADVENT STUDY for ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL The adult Sunday School class will be doing an advent study, The Christmas Experience by Kyle Idleman, November 29 through January 10. The Christmas Experience enables participants to find themselves in the Christmas story and learn that what happened then changes everything now. We meet in room 101. Facilitator: Hans Dovenspike, [email protected]
Remember the GIANT Gift Card Program/Debt Reduction Opportunity! There's been an uptick in purchase and use of the Giant gift cards through Aldersgate Church. Please remember that with every $100 in gift cards purchased, AUMC receives $5 (5% of total purchases) back that is used against our building debt/principal payment on the loan. We're chipping away at it, and—truly—every bit helps. If just 75 households purchase $100 in gift cards each month (toward your own use for groceries and/or gas), that would generate $4,500 back to AUMC toward loan reduction! If 75 households purchased $100 weekly for gas/food consumption in their household, that would equate to $19,500 per year coming back to AUMC for debt reduction!
This is not to endorse a particular business, but rather to celebrate an avenue given to us by GIANT foods. It costs us nothing to participate, and capitalizes on our ongoing food and gas usage needs to benefit our faith community's debt reduction efforts. Cards typically are available on the first and third Sundays outside the Family Life Center. We are open to exploring other times for purchase, if persons come forward to assist. Checks may be made payable to AUMC, marking the memo as "GIANT cards." Please remember that these purchases do not constitute gifts or tithes and offerings to the ministry.
Aldersgate Staff Troy Howell, Pastor: [email protected]
David Watkins, Assistant Pastor: [email protected] Sheri Dohner, Director of Worship Ministries: [email protected]
Kathleen Blazey, Preschool Director: [email protected] Jodie Dodson, Director of Children’s Ministries: [email protected] Carol Diffenbaugh, Director of Health Ministries: [email protected]
Sheryl Behr, Youth Director: [email protected] Sandi Tobias, Discipleship Director: [email protected] Carol Purdom/Christy Zakis Malpass: [email protected]
Maureen Nacci, Child Care Provider Kristi Prowell, Accompanist
Carl Wagner, Facility Manager Regular Office hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 am—3:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am—12:30 pm
IRONMEN EVENTS March 4, 5, 6, 2016 Men’s Retreat @ Doubling Gap For more information contact Todd Cressler at [email protected] or David Watkins at [email protected] Sunday Afternoon Programming January 3rd from 2 to 4pm All Kindergarten - 3rd Graders will be meeting for a Movie Day. PJ's are optional. We will be showing the new Minion Movie. 4th and 5th Graders will be meeting at the Sports Emporium for Laser Tag. Drop off and pick up will be in Carlisle. For those with children in both programs, we are planning this time to be 2:30-4:30pm. Christmas Eve Musical: Thank You!!! We continue to be blessed with Katie Genevro’s leadership of the Children’s Musical. This year’s production of “ChrYstmas” was a smash hit! Thank you Katie!! Katie would like to thank Jesus, the “Y” of Christmas, Kim Barbetta, Leanne Rutt and Kristin Hoover and of course the parents for supporting their children. A very special thanks to Lisa Underdonk and Cindy Sollenberger who sing with and prepare the Cherubs every week.
Volunteer Opportunities Help Needed in the Kitchen on Sunday Mornings I know many of you enjoy the coffee and donuts that are provided on Sunday morning in the Family Life Center. What is even more important is that it provides the opportunity to mingle with our church family. We are in need of more volunteers to keep this ministry going. The work is spread between two shifts, each 1.5 to 2 hours long. The early shift ends at 9:30 and the later shift begins at 10:30. This enables workers to attend the service of their choice. It is fun and a great opportunity for you and your family and friends to provide a service to the church. Consider having your family or your small group cover one shift a month.
If you are interested, please contact Carol Purdom at [email protected] or 462-0719 or put a note on the Communication Card on Sunday morning and place it in the offering plate. Dogs for God This ministry consists of a group of caring individuals called to spread the joy, happiness and the name of Christ using the assistance of their bonded relationships with their dogs to reach the elderly, homebound, hospitalized, etc. Please mark your calendars with the following upcoming dates:
Tues, Dec 29th @ 6:30pm - Sarah Todd Wed, Jan 13th @ 6:30pm - The Bridges Tues, Jan 19th @ 6:30pm - The Jewish Home Tues, Jan 26th @ 6:30pm - Sarah Todd Childrens Home TBD
For more information contact Pam Caserta at [email protected] New Hope Ministry work night January 12th 7-9pm A work night is scheduled for January 12th at 7 pm. If you have any questions about this gift program or the ministries we provide for, please contact [email protected]. Bethesda Mobile Mission As part of the Bethesda Mission, the Mobile Mission is an outreach program that goes into the heart of Harrisburg from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am to meet the needs of the homeless by bringing food, clothing and necessities and share the love of Christ. The next Mobile Mission is January 22, 2016. Please meet at the church parking lot at 8:15 pm to carpool. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please contact Lorraine Wagner at 717-732-5487.
PRAYER CONCERNS
We are Privileged to Hold One Another in Prayer: Bernice Shaffer; Zedna Haverstock; Pastor Galina; Jane Campbell; Dixie Baer; Mindy Metzler-Shaw; Willian Hellenthal; Dwayne Davis; Anna; Ruby; Joshua Flores; Matt Smeltz; Shawn Kelly; Colin, Courtney & Case Williamson; Aunt Francie; Katelyn; The Haverstock family upon the death of Pastor Cal Haverstock; Logan; Jane Campbell; Ron Campbell; Nancy S; Karen McCandless; Steve Ahlf and family upon the death of his mother; Baby Sullivyn; Jim Minick; Rob Yoho; Kurt, Becky and family
Active Military Personnel Serving Overseas: If you know an active duty soldier you would like lifted in prayer, please contact the church office or [email protected] and share his/her name. We will list their name in the bulletin and continue to hold them in prayer until you notify us they have returned safely home.
Birth - 23 months: Infant Nursery 2 Year Olds: Toddler Nursery 3 Year Olds: Room 102 4 Year Old/Pre-K: Room 104
Kindergarten: Room 207 First Grade: Room 210 Second Grade: Room 205 Third Grade: Room 201 4th/5th Grade: Rooms 206/208
Aldersgate is a "Safe Sanctuary Church" What does that mean? "Safe Sanctuary" means that all ministry staff and volunteers
working with children or youth under age 18 (and vulnerable adults) have obtained the appropriate Pennsylvania and FBI criminal and child-welfare clearances, and have received direction for compliance with Safe Sanctuary Policy of The United Methodist Church. Your
children - God's children - are important to us! Any questions regarding Safe Sanctuary and how to obtain the clearances, etc. can be directed to Jodie Dodson, Director of Children’s
Ministries, who oversees Safe Sanctuary here at Aldersgate Church.
Krichev Korner: Update Form Our Sister Church in Belarus Our dear brothers and sisters, hello!!!!!! I sent for you our warm greetings from Church "Revival"!!!! We all remember you and thank God-Father that He gave Jesus Love in our hearts!!!
Please, excuse me. Every day I try to write for you. Every evening I think about our friendship and about your big heart!! But I am very weak after cancer. My eyes see very much and my heart want to do MANY!!!!!!!!! But I don't have energy! Doctor said that I must wait 3-5 years. and then I will be strong Russian woman.
But I had records--in this summer my garden gave us many vegetables- potatoes, onions, cucumber, tomatoes and other. And I had very nice flowers-bed!!!!! Church garden gave us MANY apples!!!!!!!!! Tasty!
2 August we had BAPTISM!!! 4 woman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is VICTORY!!!!! I am happy pastor!!!!
Yesterday in Sunday 4 person open hearts for Jesus love! We together Worship Lord! My sermon about "God's Word is most important!!!" we read many places what Jesus Christ say about God's Words.-- Math.4:4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! one woman said: I am happy, because in this Church I NOT desolate heart ,soul! I find FAMILY! I very love Jesus Christ!!! He is my Healthy!!!
Krichev Government come in our Church and said about new fences. And they said that our Church-house need in repair. And we began: we did new fences around Church-house, we repaired boiler-room, we buy blocks for windows in 2 floor. this is big work!!!!! Dima and Sasha (our new member) together work and Misha after school help them. And I help..... but I don't have energy. I am cooking! my son Dima is very good man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he work and work and work.......I very proud of my son; this is God's gift -Dima. Misha mimics Dima and try to do how do Dima. I like to see this moment!!!
All people of our Church "Revival" are well. We worship, we read Bible, we study to hear God's Voice and to move for Holy Spirit!!!!!!!!!!!!! We bring Gospel for new people. We all very love Jesus.
With Jesus Love for you pastor Galina
Stewardship of Our Financial Gifts & Our Presence for the
Week of December 20, 2015 Together, We Give Faithfully Because Of God’s Great Faithfulness. Our 2015 Spending Plan for Ministry totals $857,602, and copies of the detailed plan are available outside the Family Life Center. The Stewardship & Finance Committee would like you to know that your tithes and offerings will be dedicated to support our five major ministry categories: Bricks and Mortar $277,055 (32%), Missions $154,019 (18%), Education $164,539 (19%), Worship $208,098 (24%), Care and Nurture $58,872 (7%). Our $857,602 Spending Plan for Ministry calls for weekly tithes and offerings of $16,492. Our Year-to-Date Offerings = $889,092.58 Our Year-to-Date Projected Need = $841,092
Attendance
Serving Today December 27, 2015
Acolyte: Isabella Genevro Nursery Maureen Nacci Ushers: Pam Caserta, Carol Wesley, Dottie Morrison, Sally McBrayer Welcome Erin and Jason Minick Center:
Activities for the Week of December 27 , 2015 You may view the full calendar on www.aldersgatechurch.net.
Sunday 12/27 10:00 am Combined Worship Service 10:35 am Prayer- Room 203 Monday 12/28 4:00 pm IronMen Small Group-Room 203 6:30 pm Hearts & Hands 7:00 pm Choir- Sanctuary Tuesday 12/29 9:15 am Tuesday Morning Women’s Studies- Rooms 206/210 6:00 pm Zumba Fitness- FLC 6:15 pm IronMen Small Group-Room 203 Wednesday 12/30 9:00 am M&M Volunteer Ministry-Resource Room 1:00 pm Wool & Flax Knitting Group-Room 203 6:30 pm Operation Timothy for Men- Room 203 Thursday 12/31 6:30 pm AA Meeting- Room 210 7:00 pm Praise Team Rehearsal- Sanctuary Friday 01/01 9:00 am IronMen Small Group-Room 203 Saturday 01/02 7:30 am IronMen Bible Study Book of John- Youth Room 6:00 pm Lost & Found Group (AA/Al-Anon)- Youth Room Sunday 01/03 8:00 am Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am Sunday School 10:35 am Prayer- Room 203 11:00 am Sunday Worship Service 6:00 pm Youth Sunday- FLC
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Aldersgate Church A United Methodist Congregation
“Reaching with the Heart of God for the Lives of Our Community”
December 27, 2015
In the Beginning Was The Word
We Gather And Profess the Faith! Leader: We believe in the Eternal God.
People: In whose mind was born the plan of salvation; In whose heart was born a love for humankind.
Leader: We believe in the Incarnate God.
People: Born in humble station – Amid the lowing animals. A light in darkness. The promise of hope to the world.
Leader: We believe in the Inspiring God.
People: Bringing life to the womb of Mary – Giving a song to the angel chorus. Proclaiming Good News to the shepherds of Bethlehem.
Leader: We believe in the God who was, who is and who ever shall be!
People: The same yesterday, today and forever! God before Bethlehem. God at Bethlehem. God beyond Bethlehem.
All: God, Who is Now and Forever, world without end. Amen.
Worship in Song
The Prayers of God’s People
The Gospel: John 1:6-9 – There was a man sent from God, whose name
was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light.
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
The Epistle Lesson: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 The Voice (2012, Thomas Nelson Pub.) Timothy, don’t let this happen to you — run away from these things! You are a man of God.
Your quest is for justice, godliness, faithfulness, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith! Cling to the eternal life you were called to when you
confessed the good confession before witnesses. Before God — the life-giving Creator of all things — and Jesus the Anointed, our Liberating King, who made the
good confession to Pontius Pilate, I urge you: Keep His commandment. Have a spotless, indisputable record until our Lord Jesus the Anointed appears to set this world straight.
In His own perfect time, He will come — blessed is the only Sovereign, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords. He alone possesses immortality; He makes His home in matchless,
blinding, brilliant light that no one can approach — no mortal has ever even seen Him, and no human can. So let it be that all honor and eternal power are His. Amen.
The Message: Can Jesus Get a Witness?
Responding with God’s Tithes and our Offerings “For God so loved the world that he gave …” – John 3:16
And We Testify to The Word Among Us
Attendance 8:00 9:30 11:00
Sunday Worship 100 256 158
Sunday School 126
