Welcome . . .

Susan Altman, Paula Barnhart, Jill Bixler, Jean Brantley, Cyrus, Rachael & their children, Jeff DeLawter, Nick Fiegel, Virginia Gilb, Bruce & Deb Guebard, Walt Hackett, Ruthann Keisler, Carole Krizon Family, Baby Kyson, George Lindsay, Aaron Lybarger, Malachi, Brenda Mann, Brenda McBride, Angie Moore, Judy Newberg, Lucas Newell, Jerry Schmeling, Howard Jennings, the homeless, children in need, Inasmuch Ministry, Aldersgate Academy children, staff and parents, those serving in the Military, Lindley Elementary parents, staff and students, the families on the East Coast and Bahamas

Aldersgate United Methodist Church 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

260-432-1524 www.aumccommunity.org office@aumccommunity.org

Our Sunday Worship Time: 9:30 AM or Livestream by going to the Church’s Website

at Aldersgate “LOVE REACHES ALL”

This Week at Aldersgate. . .

SUN 1/5

9:30 AM - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary

- Cradle Care (0-3yrs), 120

10:45 AM - International Bible Study, 129

- UMW Ruth Circle, The Parlor

3:00 PM - Boy Scout Planning Meeting, Down Under

MON 1/6

11:00 AM - En Croix Ballet Classes, 120, 131, 133, DU

5:30 PM - Jazzercise, Down Under

6:00 PM - UMW Martha Circle, Lounge

6:30 PM - Boy Scout Troop #349 Meeting, Down Under

7:00 PM - Stephen Ministers, 129

7:30 PM - AA, 133

- ALANON, 131

TUES 1/7

9:30 AM - PBS with Tom, 129

10:00 AM - KHA Strings, Choir Room, Sanctuary

6:30 PM - Cub Scout Pack Meeting, Down Under

7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting, 135

7:30 PM - 12 Step, The Lounge

- ALANON, 131

WED 1/8

11:00 AM - Staff Meeting, 129

- Karate, Down Under

- En Croix Ballet Classes, 120, 131, 133, DU

5:30 PM - Extoll Bell Rehearsal, Sanctuary

- Jazzercise, Down Under

6:00 PM - Creative Memoir Writing, 137

7:00 PM - Westlawn Association, 129

THUR 1/9

9:30 AM - Yoga, Down Under

2:45 PM - En Croix Ballet Classes, 131

5:30 PM - Jazzercise, Down Under

6:00 PM - Me-’N-U, The Street

- Big Book, 200

6:30 PM - Chancel Chorale Rehearsal, Choir Room

7:00 PM - Scout Leadership Meeting, Down Under

7:30 PM - Wesley Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

8:30 PM - PRAISE Rehearsal, Choir Room

FRI 1/10

Church Offices are Closed at 12:00p

SAT 1/11

SUN 1/12

9:30 AM - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary

- Cradle Care (0-3yrs), 120

10:45 AM - International Bible Study, 129

5:00 PM - Youth Group RETURNS, Down Under

Our Ministry Staff

Lead Pastor Rev. Tom Ream Director of Music & Arts Ministries Marlane Sturm Organist/Pianist Phyllis Lahr Senior Adult Ministries Coordinator Roy Horther Pastor for Children & Youth Rev. Ashley Mitchell Cradle Care Jill Harkless A/V Technical John Stewart A/V Technical Support Ethan Clark Communications Specialist Ashley Moreland Treasurer (Expenses) Jan Goings Office Manager Lisa Beerbower Volunteer Librarians Carolyn Mobley Emilie Krone Janet Wirick Night Host Ken Arend Volunteer Church Administrators Keith Nettleton Bob Kent Dave Lehman Bill Doctor

Aldersgate Academy hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday

Christian Education at Aldersgate

“The Jesus Life” Classes - the Gospel of Mark

We are on a winter break-Both Sunday and Wednesday! We will not meet again until Wednesday January 22 and Sunday

January 26.

“International Bible Study” Sundays, 10:45a - Room 129

“PBS” (Pastor’s Bible Study) Will resume January 7

Epiphany Sunday

Scripture Reading John 1:1-18

In the beginning was

The

Word...

Attendance Last Week

December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve Worship: 323 December 29, 2019 Heartbeat Worship: 181 Me-’N-U on December 26: 63 guests served,

14 dining room helpers, 10 kitchen volunteers = 87 total

Income December 22, 2019 $11,893.00

Income December 29, 2019 $10,949.00

Bishop’s Christmas Offering $900.00

Heartbeat Worship January 5, 2020

*Please stand if able Bold Type Indicates All Speak

ENTRANCE GATHERING MUSIC Selected WELCOME/GREETINGS PRELUDE “I Call to the Lord” arr. Dennis Allen *CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Darkness is not limited to night skies; darkness invades our spirits and our souls. All: In darkness of doubt and despair we have lived, until we witnessed the birth of the Savior. One: Now the light has truly come to us! All: Darkness has been banished away! One: Arise! Shine! For the Light of God’s love has come! All: And we shall be led to that Light in joy and celebration. Amen.

*HYMN “A Star Shone Bright” W&S 3051 EPISTLE SCRIPTURE Ephesians 1:3-14 The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God!

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SPECIAL MUSIC “Arise! Shine!” arr. J. Paul Williams/ Joseph M. Martin *GOSPEL LESSON John 1:1-18 The Gospel of the Lord: Praise to You O Christ! CHILDREN’S MOMENT

Children are invited to come forward to receive a blessing from Pastor Tom, then leave for their Sunday School class. *Parents

are asked to sign children in at the back of the Sanctuary, and sign them out after worship in The Street.

MINISTRY MOMENTS

MESSAGE Courage (Love) Can’t Wait Rev. Tom Ream OFFERING & OFFERTORY “Variations of Pachelbel’s Canon in D” arr. David Lanz *DOXOLOGY UMH 94

SERVICE OF THE TABLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH 8 THE LORD’S 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 king-dom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

RECEIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

COMMUNION MUSIC “The Gift” arr. Mark Hayes PRAYER OF AFFIRMATION

SENDING FORTH

*HYMN “Go Tell it on the Mountain” UMH 251 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Glory to God in the Highest” arr. Pergolesi

Worship Leader: Rev. Tom Ream

Worship Assistant: Ken Clark

Liturgist: Linda Davis

Organist: Phyllis Lahr

Music Participants: PRAISE, Wesley Choir

Communion Guild: Karen & Chuck Bandelier , Ken Clark, Linda Davis, Lois Johnson, Bob & Phyllis Kent, Bill & Ginny Johnson, Gloria Gillenwater, Carole Stanelle

Flowers at the Cross: are given by Dan & Ter r i Maucher in honor of their birthday’s!

Refreshment Hosts: are members of the Finance Committee

Me-'N-U Menu Thursday - January 9, 2019

Go to our website and click “Ministries” then

“Me-’N-U” to see the menu.

Jolly Gaters Luncheon - 11:30 AM, Hall’s Triangle Park. We will meet at Hall’s Triangle Park (3010 Trier Road). No sign ups. Carpooling from the church parking lot, assemble near playground. Please bring donations for Birthday Bags, Inc. Please join us! Contact Roy Horther, Senior Adult Ministries @ 432-1524 ext. 279.

We will be taking down the greens hung in the sanctuary immediately following service today. If you are available and willing to help, it would be greatly appreciated! Many hands make light work!

Help share the responsibility of operating the camera on Sunday mornings. There are only six basic camera functions: move left, right, up, down, zoom-in, zoom-out. It’s not complicated so don’t be afraid to volunteer! Talk to Terri Coolman for more information.