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ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JULY 2019

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: ROAR: LIFE IS WILD, GOD IS GOOD! JULY 7-11, 6-8 PM We will host our Vacation Bible School July 7-11. Please note the new dates later in the summer. We will have dinner at 5:30 followed by program from 6-8 pm. We start on Sunday evening July 7 and will conclude on Thursday evening. This epic African

adventure engages the whole herd. At Roar, kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that pow-ers them through this wild life. Each day at Roar VBS, kids travel through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible points and immerse kids in new adven-tures. Our church will be transformed into an African savanna full of bright, vibrant colors, untamed grasslands, and majestic views. Hope to see you there! We need lots of helpers to make this week a success. If you can be there to lead the children in this life-changing adventure, please contact Holly Fishback, fishback-

mom@gmail.com.

To register, please visit https://vbspro.events/p/events/aumc2019

UPWARD SOCCER AT ALDERSGATE Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian youth sports provider.

Aldersgate’s Upward Soccer season starts the end of August and goes until the first Saturday in November. Upward Soccer is open to children in kindergarten to 5th. Registration is NOW OPEN at an early registration cost of $55 a child. (Early registration ends August 1st). CLICK HERE to register your child today.

Be a part of the team! We are also looking for those in our Aldersgate UMC family who may be interested in being a

Coach, or being on our Hospitality Team. Our goal is to have multiple coaches for each team as well as creating a welcoming environment to our families participating in Upward. If you are interested in volunteer-ing, you can CLICK HERE.

For more information on Upward Soccer at Aldersgate, contact Lydia Cauley, Director of Youth and Out-reach at Lydia@aldersgate.org.

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CONNECTING (CONNECT WITH GOD AND ONE ANOTHER)

Here in Durham, there are families who need our help: families without a place to live, families with young children, families in need.

Working together, we help provide families with children a stable, safe, and loving environment while they are in the temporary crisis of homeless-ness.

TOGETHER LAST YEAR YOU PROVIDED:

20,484 nights of shelter Served 152 children under the age of 18 (51% were aged 0-5) Served 76 families in the NEST (a core program that provides

temporary shelter) Served 83 families in branching out (an aftercare program providing a second phase of support after the guests move into their own home) Increased volunteer hours by 17% 2595 hours spent by the kids in children’s programming Exited 82% of families into permanent housing Zero recorded “no returns” to shelter within 12 months of program exiting

Current NEW Needs

- Twin/full comforters - Towels - Shower curtains - Bath mats - Ethnic/black skin and hair products

Gently used items needed:

- Dishwasher/microwave safe plates and bowls - Pots and pans

Bring them to the church and we will deliver them downtown to FMF. We will serve dinner and provide child care on Monday, July 22 and Thursday, July 25.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO HELP. OUR GREATEST NEED IS CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 4 YEARS OLD. WE WILL BE IN THEIR NEWLY RENOVATED CHILD CARE ROOMS.

FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD—AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES IN DURHAM

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PROJECT AGAPE CHRISTMAS BOXES Project AGAPE, the unique mission of the NC Conference of the United Methodists with Christians in Armenia, provides Christmas shoeboxes for children. Armenia is the oldest Christian nation in the world. For many

children in refugee communities, this is the only Christmas gift they will receive. These boxes are a small gift containing a mighty message - the priceless love of Christ. Each year this mission has grown as more and more children participate. Each year the need for boxes exceeds the number of boxes available. We have been asked to help fill the need.

Because of strict customs and import laws, our shoeboxes must be filled only with items from a specific list— no substitutions and no additions. A copy of this list and instructions is in each of the empty plastic shoeboxes located on the table outside the sanctuary and in the foyer of the Family Life Center. Please do not wrap the shoeboxes or use cardboard boxes. Simply secure with a rubber band around the box.

We will collect the boxes beginning July 28, store them and take them to the collection point in Septem-ber. Our official dedication will be Sunday, August 25th. Feel free to br ing them in sooner and place them on or under the tables where the empty boxes are located. Please contact Charlotte O’Brien (charlotteobrien61@yahoo.com or 919-383-8734) with questions or concerns.

No Toothpaste, Candy, Gum, Batteries, Used Items, or Perishables!

Infant – 2 years * ____Male ____ Female ___1 Baby blanket ___3 Bibs ___1 Book (with pictures for toddler) ___1 Comb/brush ___3 Diapers/cloth ___6 Diaper Pins ___1 Rattle ___ 1 Sippy cup ___4 Socks (pairs) ___1 Soft toy (no buttons or eyes) ___1 Teething ring

Ages 3-6 * ____Male ____Female ___1 Ball ___1 Cap/toboggan ___1 Car ___1 Comb/brush ___1 Coloring book ___1 Crayons ( box) ___1 Doll ___1 Hair bands/bows (pack) ___1 Mark-ers (pack) ___1 Mittens/gloves (pairs) ___1 Notepad ___3 Socks (pairs) ___1 Toothbrush ___ 1 Toy or game ___

Ages 7-12 * ____ Male ____ Female ___1 Cap/toboggan ___1 Coloring book ___1 Comb/brush ___1 Crayons (box) ___1 Erasers (pack) ___1 Hair bands/bows (pack) ___1 Markers (pack) ___1 Mirror ___1 Mittens/gloves (pairs) ___1 Notepad ___1 Pencil sharpener ___ 1 Pencils (lead) (box) ___1 Pencils (colored) (box) ___1 Ruler (metric) ___3 Socks ( pairs) ___1 Spinner ___1 Stuffed animal ___1 Toothbrush ___1 Toy or Game

Ages 13-18* ____Male ____Female ___1 Cap/toboggan ___1 Comb/brush ___1 Erasers (pack) ___1 Hair bands/bows (pack) ___1 Markers (pack) ___1 Mirror ___1 Mittens/Gloves (pairs) ___1 Notepad or journal ___1 Pencil sharpener ___1 Pencils (lead) (box) ___1 Pencils (colored) (box) ___1 Picture frame ___1 Ruler (metric) ___3 Socks (pairs) ___1 Spinner ___ 1 Tool (set of screwdriver) ___1 Toothbrush ___1 Toy or Game ___1 Underwear

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Shirley Bullock 07/01 Anabela Mendes 07/01 Margaret Ann Healy 07/02 Shannon Petry 07/03 Carol Lowans 07/04 Rochelle Nye 07/05 Lowry Caudill 07/06 Carol Ray 07/07 Ken Strupe 07/07 Bette Baird 07/08 Cathy Moser 07/09 Sharon Collier 07/10 Georgia Fishback 07/10 Holly Hall 07/10 Jodi Hughes 07/10 Heidi Miller 07/10 Ray Hilton 07/11 Linda Shaffer 07/12 Bob Wallace 07/13 Van Anderson 07/14 Robert Cox 07/14 Nicholas Falise 07/14 David Korest 07/14 Eloise Riggs 07/14 Mason Riggs 07/14

Jonathan Shaver 07/15 Kevin DeMaeyer 07/15 Alessandra Gauger 07/16 Janie Howell Barbour 07/16 Jacquelyn Andrews 07/18 Matthew Jones 07/18 Andy Parham 07/18 Joyce Mackin 07/20 Cyndie Smith 07/21 William Taylor 07/21 Garry Bowman 07/23 Joey Honeycutt 07/23 Pam Boatright 07/24 Evan Deck 07/25 Jerry Neal 07/25 Isabella Mitchell 07/26 Colton Stanley 07/26 Judy Alford 07/27 Kay Shaver 07/28 Bryan Faggart 07/29 Paul Jones 07/29 Barbara Snyder 07/29 Mary King 07/30 Carol Newman 07/30 Lawson Osteen 07/31

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ALDERSGATE RAISED $3,483.00 FOR THE 2018 CROP WALK!

CONDUIT NEWS * Beautiful books galore came in after one week’s notice. Lee’s car trunk was filled! Many were given to the nearly 50 kids who attended the End-of-the-School-Year party on May 16th at Oxford Manor. With lots of prizes for Bingo and the active Bingo led by our own Kathy Grabowski, the pizza and the ice cream, the children had a great time. There were still a lot of books left that will be processed for CONDUIT’s Little Free Library in the community center at Oxford Manor. The plans for the summer include three different days for programs similar to what we’ve done monthly all year. We are going to try to use past VBS materials as a source of sto-ries, activities, and crafts. Please let one of your CONDUIT representative know if you are interested in help-ing with one of our programs. The reps are Holly Hogarth, Kathy Grabowski, and Lee King.

Marie and I really appreciate the service and wonderful lunch celebrating graduates. We are truly blessed to be a part of this church community. Love, Margie and Marie Muir

FAMILY LAKE DAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, August 17th Aldersgate United Methodist Church will be having a Lake Day at Falls Lake in Beaver Dam Recreation Area (14600 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest). We have reserved shelter 22 all day, but we invite you to come at 3 pm and we will have dinner at 5:30 pm. There is a playground, a place to swim, hiking trails, and much more. -We ask families to bring a side dish, or dessert to share, -There is a weekend park entrance fee of $7 per car ($4 for Senior Citizens). -Don’t forget to bring anything your family needs for the

lake (bathing suit, towels, floats, etc). This will be a wonderful afternoon of fellowship and connection for our church family. So join us on Saturday, August 17th for Family Lake Day. For more information contact Pastor Eric Prenshaw, eric@aldersgate.org or Lydia Cauley, Lydia@aldersgate.org.

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BULL CITY SUMMER CHECK OUT THE THINGS GOING ON IN JULY! July 8 -10: Youth Room Revamp. Youth are invited to assist Lydia in cleaning out, reorganizing, and revamping the youth room. Each day we will start at 2 pm. (Youth can stay for dinner if they are as-sisting with VBS.) July 7 - 11: Vacation Bible School *Dinner for volunteers/children 5:30-6 pm, program 6 -8. *On Thursday night after VBS we will go to Goodberry’s on Roxboro Rd for a treat! *Please contact Lydia at Lydia@aldersgate.org or Holly Fishback at fishbackmom@gmail.com to let them know if you can help.

July 14 - 19: 16 youth and adults will be loading up and heading out to Dare County. We will be working DARE 2 MISSION week. We ask for your prayers during this week in mission.

July 22 - 27: Two high school students will go to ACS (Annual Conference Session for Youth) to represent the youth of Aldersgate UMC! Lydia Cauley will also be volunteering on staff.

THE TALE OF THE THREE TREES AT MUSIC AND DRAMA CAMP (Kindergarten-Middle School)

This production will be led by Heidi Miller, Henry Branson, Evelyn Johnson, Aldersgate’s awesome Camp Staff, and Church Volunteers, July 15 - 19. The performance of the musical is Friday, July 19 at 3:30 in the Family Life Center. Everyone is invited! Registration brochures are on the Welcome Centers, or you can contact the church office. (If you have a child attending AUMC’s full-day Summer Camp Program, there is no additional fee/need to register for Music & Drama Camp.)

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Children’s Sunday School Preschool Families of the Old Testament “I will make your name respected, and you will be a blessing”—Genesis 12:2 July 7: Abraham and Sarah, Genesis 12:1-9, 15:1-6 July 14: Sarah and Isaac, Genesis 18:1-15 and 21:1-7 July 21: Isaac and Rebekah, Genesis 24 July 28: Jacob and Esau, Genesis 25:19-28 Elementary: An Illustrated Invitation July 7: Jesus Surprises Zacchaeus, Luke 19:1-10 July 14: Love God, Love Your Neighbor, Matthew 22:34-40 July 21: Lydia Extends an Invitation, Acts 16:13-15 July 28: Everywhere You Go, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

KNOWING (KNOW MORE ABOUT GOD, EACH OTHER, AND THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD)

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CONFIRMATION INVITATION We would like to invite students 7th grade and above to participate in our Confirmation program for the 2019-2020 school year. We will be holding Confirmation from October 2019 through May 2020 with appropriate breaks for holidays and such. We will meet during the Sunday School hour from 9:45-10:45. The leaders for this year are Rev. Eric Prenshaw, Lydia Cauley, and Rev. Bryan Faggart, along with a few other mentors and teach-ers from our congregation. If you are interested in serving as a Confirmation mentor, please let us know! In addition, we will have a required retreat on March 6-8, 2020, at Lake Junaluska. Please mark your calendars for this important date. We have tentatively set Confirmation Sunday as May 3, 2020. We will have an interest meeting in September to go over the Confirmation program and schedule in detail. So what is Confirmation? Confirmation is an opportunity to claim the promises that were made on your behalf in baptism. Through your baptism, you became part of God’s family in the body of Christ. But every Christian is called to make an individual and personal commitment to Jesus Christ and commit their prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness to the church. At the time of your baptism, most of you were not old enough to be able to make this decision for yourself, but now you are able to own this commitment. For some, you may not have been baptized already. That is perfectly ok! If you have not been baptized, then you will be baptized as part of the Confirmation service. This commitment is a huge honor and responsibility. In fact, it is quite remarkable that the church trusts you with this decision at such a young age. While you have to be 16 to receive a driver’s license and 18 to vote, the church believes you are ready to make a commitment to Jesus Christ at an even younger age. Here at Aldersgate, we welcome youth from 7th grade and above to participate in Confirmation. We also know that not everyone will be ready to make this commitment and that is perfectly ok. In fact, in order to make this decision freely, you also have the freedom to say no. Confirmands, this is a decision between you and God, and we want this decision to be your own. We hope that this will be an enriching time in your life of faith and that you will hear God’s call to know and follow Jesus Christ in all that you do. If you are interested in participating as a student or as a mentor, please let us know. Also please feel free to ask us questions at any time. We are so excited about this! In Christ, Rev. Eric Prenshaw Pastor of Christian Formation eric@aldersgate.org Lydia Cauley Director of Youth and Outreach lydia@aldersgate.org

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IN DURHAM AS IT IS IN HEAVEN - Prayer Tour

Every week we pray the words that our Lord taught us: “thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” As a take on the Lord’s Prayer, I have a poster in my office that says “In Durham As It Is In Heaven.” If we pray for God’s will to be done on the earth, then certainly we are called to pray for God’s will to be done in our city. As Christians, each of us are called to be witnesses to the universal reign of God in our cities, neighbor-hoods, families, and workplaces. This poster reminds me that our faith should make a difference in the places we live, work, play, and make our home as the love, joy, hope, and grace of Jesus Christ transforms individuals and communities. I believe that we are called to be the embodiment of that prayer here in the city of Durham.

This summer, Rob Hogarth and Pastor Eric will lead a guided prayer tour of the city of Durham. We will travel to different locations and learn about the history, challenges, and opportunities facing our city. We will also offer prayer for the individuals and groups that are impacted at each location. In the process, we will pray for teachers and students in our schools, caregivers and patients in our healthcare facilities, those in prison and those who are being released, those facing poverty, injustice, and discrimination of all kinds, our business leaders and govern-ment officials, and all those living and working in our city. In the process, I pray that our eyes would be opened to the needs all around us as well as the joys to celebrate.

I believe that through our prayers, God is calling us to expand our vision of what mission can be. God is at work in the world and we are called to join in with God’s work in our neighborhoods and communities. I sincerely hope that you can join us on this journey. We will offer at least 3 or 4 different dates for the tour, and each tour has a capacity for 12 people. Stay tuned for the specific dates and how to sign up. Pastor Eric

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This changes EVERYTHING! Your Money. Your Story. Your Life. Learn God’s way of handling money with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University! Many of our church family have taken this great class during the past few years. We will begin our next class on Wednesday Sept 18 from 6 to 7:30 pm at Aldersgate. It will run for 9 weeks until November 13. To sign up at a discount of $109 per family FPU kit, you can go online to fpu.com/1092723.

If you have any questions or are interested in joining this group, please email Mary Taylor, mary@aldersgate.org or call 919-225-0528 or the church office at 919-477-0509 x 311. THE 7 PRINCIPALS OF FINANCIAL PEACE PLANNING 1. $ 1000 in an emergency fund 2. Create & track the debt snowball 3 3 to 6 months of savings 4 15 % of earnings in a 401K 5 Children’s college savings account 6 Pay off the house early 7 Build wealth and give

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DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY has been a foundational Bible study for the United Methodist Church as well as other denominations. Pastor Bryan is inter-ested in leading a Disciple One Bible study in the fall.

This study requires a healthy level of commitment. It is a 34-week study over a period of a year. The class will meet Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm. This gives any who attend Wednesday evening dinner time for a quick meal and for those who remain for choir, it provides time for the Bible Study without committing to another night out during the week. The study will begin on Wednesday, September 18 and conclude Wednesday, May 27, taking meet-ing days off for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. There will be a short introduction to the curriculum on Wednesday, August 28, 6:45–7:30 pm. If you are interested in participating in this study or have any questions about it, please email bryanfaggart@gmail.com.

July 7 (2 Kings 5:1-14) Sermon * Humility and Obedience

LECTIONARY SERMON SERIES JULY 14TH- AUGUST 4TH

July 14 (Luke 10: 25-37) Sermon * Loving Unconditionally * Holy Communion

July 21 (Luke 10:38-42) Sermon * Stop and Listen

July 28 (Luke 11-1-13) Sermon * Being Persistent in Prayer

August 4 (Luke 12: 13-21) Sermon * Looking Beyond Yourself

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STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

Although with the summer solstice in our rearview mirror and families are planning or enjoying summer vacations, your Stewardship Committee has been meeting to develop plans for a fall Stewardship Campaign that will be educational, engaging and energetic.

After Aldersgate regroups following Labor Day, Pastor Bryan will preach 2 sermons on stewardship (September 8 and 15). On September 22, we will welcome Belton Joyner to the pulpit. He will help us to bet-ter appreciate Apportionments, which is perhaps the least well understood part of our annual budget.

Something new in the campaign this year is the addition of a number of small group meetings at the church (see schedule below). At these meetings there will be opportunities to meet for education and fellowship with other members, some of whom you may not have met or don’t know as well because they attend the 8:30 service whereas you attend the 11:00 service or vice versa. The people of Aldersgate have a wonderful record of responding generously to specific tangible needs. Recent examples of this include giving for the new church organ or the new choir robes. However, giving to support something as vague or nebulous as an “Operating Budget” does not seem to generate the same degree of enthusiasm. In these meetings, you will have the chance to actually see what ministries your tithes and offerings support. We hope that having a better understanding of how our gifts affect the lives of other people both locally and around the world will increase your joy in giving.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

September 10: one group at 11:45 am - Wesley Room September 11: two groups at 6:30 pm following the Wednesday Night Live meal – 1st: Wesley Room, 2nd: FLC 205 September 15: one group following 11:00 am worship – Wesley Room September 16: one group at 7:00 pm – FLC 205 September 19: one group at 11:45 (Prime Timers) Wesley Room and one group at 7:00 pm – Wesley Room September 23: one group at 11:45 am - Wesley Room September 26: one group at 7:00 pm - Wesley Room September 30: one group at 7:00 pm – FLC 205

We have consciously chosen to offer both midday and early evening times. Please review the schedule and decide upon a meeting date and time that works best for you.

Plans for other activities are still in progress. Stay tuned for updates as they become available and thanks for all you do as disciples.

Your Stewardship Committee

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Aldersgate Weekday Ministries

WEEK 2 - July 29 - August 2

WEEK 3 - August 5 - 9

"Going on a Safari”

WEEK 4 - August 12 - 16

"Pirates & Princesses”

SIGN UP NOW

Preschool Summer Camp For more information contact: Evelyn Johnson 919-479-8686 or evie@aldersgate.org

Summer Camp

WEEK 5 - July 8-12 "ROAR” VBS Week

WEEK 6 - July 15-19 "The Tale of the Three Trees” Musical

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If you are over 70½ and have a traditional IRA, you can direct your IRA administrator to make gifts to charity directly out of your IRA. Many people have found this to be a great way to support their church. The distribution is not income to the donor and there is no tax deduction, but it counts toward the donor’s Required Minimum Distribution. The new tax law does not change these rules, but this option may be even more attractive if you do not need a deduction.

Talk to your financial advisor to learn about this option. Tax deductions vary based on a variety of factors that may change and that may pertain to your unique situation.

MONDAY EVENING

Caring for the Caregiver

Caring for the Caregiver meets the 2nd Monday each month at 7:00 pm and is led by Sandra Reynolds. This is a class for those caring for loved ones of any age. Learn, share, and walk with others through this difficult journey. The next gathering is Monday, July 8 in the Family Life Center, Room 210.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL * EACH SUNDAY, 9:45 AM

We have many opportunities for adult formation during the Sunday School hour. For more information on any of these classes and how you can get involved, please contact Pastor Eric at eric@aldersgate.org.

Feasting on the Word: led by Richard King in the Wesley Room

Outbackers: led by Judy Alford in FLC 202

Serendipity: led by Glenn Reynolds in FLC 207

Ironmen: led by Hank Van Deventer in FLC 206

SALT class: visiting other classes for summer 2019, will start back in September

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LADIES, DID YOU FORGET THE DATE FOR LADIES WHO LUNCH IN JUNE?

There's a new reminder card at the Welcome Table and on the bulletin board outside the office. It's perfect for your bulletin board (or refrigerator) or used as a bookmarker. It contains all the dates for 2019 and numbers for you to call if you have questions or need transportation.

ALL LADIES are invited to gather at C&H Cafeteria, Northgate, at 12:30 every other month on the second Friday,

The dates for 2019 are: July 12 September 13 November 8 Come join us! Need transportation? Contact Judy Alford (919) 210-4146 or Joyce Mackin (919) 381-6687.

PrimeTimers will NOT be meeting for the months of July and August, but will resume on Thursday, September 5th. Enjoy your summer !

LAKE JUNALUSKA FESTIVAL OF WISDOM AND GRACE

This year’s conference for senior citizens at Lake Junaluska will take place August 5-8. The workshops are centered around the theme “Growing Deeper Roots” Both of the hotels have been recently renovated. The package fees include all of the meals, plus there is a program fee of $100 per person. CEU credit is available for the workshops for $10 per person. Please contact Lee King (leebbtexking@gmail.com) for more information.

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SUMMER MUSIC @ AUMC

The choir will take a bit of a break for the summer, leading music in worship only about once a month from the loft. That doesn’t mean that other Sundays will be silent! I am looking for soloists, trios, quartets, instru-mentalists, and small groups to share their musical gifts in worship over the summer. If you might be inter-ested in singing or playing an instrument in worship, please contact Henry Branson at henry@aldersgate.org.

BELL PLAYERS NEEDED

Have you ever thought about trying out handbells? If so, the Joyful Noise Ringers are looking for new mem-bers to join in the Fall of 2019! We have lots of fun together and love to share our sounds in worship! Basic music literacy is helpful, but not required. The Joyful Noise Ringers rehearse on Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:30 in the sanctuary. Please contact Henry if you would like to learn more.

CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST

STARTING IN AUGUST, the AUMC Chancel Choir will begin rehearsals on our Christmas Program! If you would like to participate in this program (a great way to get your feet wet by singing in the choir), please contact Henry for more details. We would love to welcome you to the loft!

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GROWING (GROW AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST AND AS A FAITHFUL COMMUNITY CALLED THE CHURCH)

THE COMPASSION FUND * Offerings to The Compassion Fund are always appreciated. These funds are used to help the poor and needy, inside our church as well as the community. The fund helps to pay the rent or utilities or purchase food for some-one in need. To donate to this fund, just mark PCF on the memo line of your check, and our pastor will distribute these funds as they are needed. Giving to others always enriches our own lives.

“For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.”

June Offerings:

Income $340,398.

Expenses $335,408.

Net Income $4,990.

ALDERSGATE HAS SEVERAL WAYS YOU CAN GIVE TO GOD’S WORK

THROUGH YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS:

- Give by cash or check in the offering plates on Sunday mornings.

- Mail or drop off a check in the church office.

- Use online bill pay provided by your bank.

- Set up automatic drafts from your account by contacting your bank.

- Click our online giving on the Aldersgate website.

- Arrange for a Planned Gift through the United Methodist Foundation.

For more information on giving, please contact Mary Taylor @ Mary@aldersgate.org.

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8:30 AM SERVICE 7/07 BENJAMIN WIKE 7/14 CAROLINE BARBOUR 7/21 MEADOW SNYDER 7/28 JONATHON THOMAS

JAN HOWE

ANNIE KING

Nursery Ministry

AcolyteS

An acolyte is a person who assists the presid-ing minister/pastor in worship and carries out certain duties, including candle lighting, car-rying the processional cross, and holding or getting items the pastor needs at baptisms, Holy Communion, and other worship acts. Acolytes may be children, youth, and adults.

11:00 AM SERVICE 7/07 COREY COPLEY/WILL ROWLAND 7/14 AIDEN CONE 7/21 LIAM HOGARTH 7/28 MADELEINE HUGHES

Altar Guild

EACH SUNDAY MORNING

NURSERY TEACHERS: LYNN WILFONG, ELLEN WHISNANT, AND DAWN ECKHOFF

Altar Guild assures the worship space and supporting materials are prepared for worship.

Trustee for this month

Trustees are Christian stewards of the property God has entrusted to the congregation. Effective trustees supervise and maintain the property of the congre-gation to ensure that disciple-making ministries of the congregation are effective and that local legal requirements related to the property are satisfied.

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JULY LAY ASSISTANTS

USHERS GREETERS LAY READER 8:30 Service

7/07 Chick Hinton Carol Brese (M) Emily Wike Richard Riggsbee Dave Brese (O) Katherine Siler Mary Tom Roberts 7/14 Paul and Linda Jones Sybil McClintock (M) Debbie Edge Jackie Roberts Richard Riggsbee (O) John Field 7/21 Phil and Pat Stancil Pat Stancil (M) Sharon MacLaurin George Carver Norma Roberts (O) Reade Gray 7/28 Walter Tolarchyk Linda Jones (M) Mary Taylor Doug Morris Paul Jones (O) Jackie Roberts Sybil McClintock 11:00 Service

7/07 Kim Riggs Carol Newman (M) Denise Thomas Pam Boatright Sarah/Brent Walker (O) Paula Alford Paula Veasey 7/14 Ginger Hawkins Paula James (M) Cathy Cozart Sarah Walker Gary James (O) Anabela Mendes Carl Chelette 7/21 Kim Riggs Rusty Grimm (M) John Howe Mike Hughes Holly Hogarth (O) Holly Hogarth Jan Howe 7/28 Betty Slater Liz Crose (M) John Crose Denise Thomas Carol Newman (O) Stacey McCorison Kirk Brown Media Ministry: 7/07 Jeff Sturkey 7/14 Lara Rowland 7/21 Matt Johnson 7/28 Mike Hughes

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Phone: 919-477-0509 Fax: 555-555-5555

Email: holly@aldersgate.org

1320 Umstead Drive Durham, NC 27712

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