May2014

Aldersgate Experience 1

Experience

Connecting

Knowing

Loving Growing

MAY 2014

On April 20th of this year we celebrated Easter.

Easter is the day set aside in the Christian year to

remember Christ’s resurrection – His coming back

to life after death. It is truly a remarkable story. It

is really the greatest miracle in all of history. But it

is a pivotal story. Many don’t believe it is true.

People didn’t want to believe it then, and people

don’t want to believe it now.

But I am convinced.

The Gospel records bear this out. Many people saw

Jesus and witnessed to the fact that he was alive.

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all record multiple

stories of people who encountered Jesus in the flesh

on the Sunday when he rose or on one of the 40

days that followed. (Luke says in the Gospel and in

Acts that Jesus ascended to heaven after 40 days.)

It sounds so surprising, but Jesus predicted that he

would do this. Now his followers didn’t understand

what was going to happen in the times that he talked

about it, but he mentioned it on several occasions.

One of the proofs of the resurrection has to be

the disciples’ reaction. As I mentioned above, they

didn’t get it when Jesus talked about it before his

death, but afterwards the disciples were unrelenting

in their witness. They were willing to suffer far

more than embarrassment and humiliation to tell the

story of Jesus’ resurrection. Because they had seen

him. And they wanted everyone to know that Jesus

was indeed raised from the dead, and that he indeed

was the Son of God.

The spread of the Church has to be another proof of

the resurrection. From the time that Peter’s first

sermon on Pentecost stirred up 3,000 souls until

now, the Good News of Jesus Christ has been

preached around the world and has been the spark

that has created thousands upon thousands of

churches and millions upon millions of believers.

And that’s really the biggest proof of all today, the

fact that Jesus lives today in this world and in the

hearts of his disciples around the world. We are

part of the resurrection story because we are a part

of the body of Christ alive today.

The resurrection sets Christianity apart. No other

world religion makes the claim that their leader

has conquered sin and death. Only Jesus leads to

eternal life.

There are many who claim it was all a hoax. Many

who deny the miracle and say it just isn’t physically

possible. But if it is true then we all have hope for

tomorrow. If it’s true, then that fact changes every-

thing. I believe it happened. I believe Jesus is the

Son of God. And I believe he lives.

Because he lives, I can face tomorrow.

Because he lives, all fear is gone.

Because I know he holds the future

And life is worth the living just because he lives.

Peace of Christ,

Pastor Doug


INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

UTH Extravaganza Page 9

Thanks You’s Page 10

Music Ministry Page 11

Worship Wonders Page 12

Community/Lyra Page 13

Acolytes/Nursery/Trustees Page 14

April Lay Assistants Schedule Page 15

Birthdays

Financial Update Page 3

100 Days of Fun/Summer Camp Page 4

Graduates/VBS Page 5

Wednesday Night Live Page 6

Sunday Worship Page 7

Missions/JMT/Urban Ministries/IHN Page 8

Tony McCall 05/01

Matt Riggs 05/01

Derek Hampson 05/03

Ryan Dickerson 05/06

Wendy Elder 05/06

Dan van Blaricom 05/06

Patrick Westbrook 05/06

Daniel Shaver 05/07

Benjamin Wike 05/08

Kim Aiken 05/09

Susan Parham 05/09

Evelyn Anderson 05/10

Lindsay Brown 05/10

Andy Revill 05/10

Jason Pifer 05/11

Kristen Sorensen 05/11

Robin Whitaker 05/11

Madison Neal 05/13

Jim Smith 05/13

Craig Sorensen 05/13

Peggy Allen 05/14

Randy Gordon 05/14

Andrew Holland 05/14

Margie Muir 05/14

Todd Nye 05/14

Benjamin Weller 05/14

Olivia Anderson 05/15

Becca Johnson 05/15

Robbie Tomasic 05/16

Charlotte O'Brien 05/17

John Hall 05/18

Mary Lynn Van Deventer 05/18

Ann Williams 05/18

Nathan Mullins 05/19

Stephen Gillispie 05/20

Pam Verble 05/20

Steven Fishback 05/22

Hannah Fogle 05/22

Katie Miller 05/22

Robin Thomas 05/22

Brenda Helmer 05/23

William Murrell 05/23

Tyler Tomasic 05/23

Lily Carr 05/25

Peter Holland 05/25

Justin Mullins 05/26

Cindy Stanley 05/26

Sam Andrews Jr 05/27

Lynn Baird 05/27

Emma Murrell 05/27

Dale Critcher 05/28

Emma Freeman 05/29

Travis Hanson 05/29

Michael Jones 05/29

CONNECTING (Connect with God and one another)


It’s just a click away !!

On-Line Giving ! - Just click the blue “on-line giving” button on

the Aldersgate Web Site (www.aldersgate.org) We are accepting on-line

donations by debit / credit cards as well as electronic fund transfer

(checking & savings). ALL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

ARE NOW AVAILABLE BY EMAIL - CONTACT CATHY

SHEFFIELD - [email protected]

It’s convenient – just access our website and you are set! It’s timely – available 24 hours / day, 7 days / week

It’s confidential and secure – hosted by Vanco Services, LLC

Currently our fund options are: operating fund, capital fund, mission teams, JMT – Other areas of Missions or

fundraising can be added. Please contact Cathy Sheffield to see how your Aldersgate group can take advantage

of online giving. Great for fundraisers! Contact Cathy at [email protected] or 919-477-0509, ext. 117.

ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOTS THROUGH 4/20/2014

Contributions Versus Expenses

YTD Expenses Pledges Received Unpledged Contri-

butions

Total YTD Contri-

butions

YTD Contribu-tions Less Ex-

penses

YTD Spending $ 238,618 $ 177,037 $ 67,548 $ 244,585 $ 5,967

Capital Fund Snapshot

2011 - 2014

Pledged Pledges Received

Unpledged Contri-

butions

Total Contribu-

tions

Received Versus

Pledged

YTD Capital $1,343,813 $ 892,138 $ 100,697 $ 992,835 $ (350,978)

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100 DAYS OF FUN AT ALDERSGATE - SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS

1) SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR KINDERGARTEN-6TH GRADE

Week 1:June 16th-June 20th Camp Chestnut Ridge-Register: www.campchestnutridge.org - Choose Church

Daycamp - Week 1 Aldersgate UMC

Choose your child’s activity.

Week 2: Week 2: June 23rd-27th - “Workshop of Wonders" Imagine and build with God! There will be

cool science projects, fun crafts and special snacks everyday!

Week 3: June 30th-July 4th Camp is Closed.

Week 4: July 7th-11th - Music & Drama Week - “The Land of the Lost & Found"

“This years musical is a story with humor, music with heart, and every child has a special part!” M & A Camp

Directors Heidi Miller and Nan de Andrade

2) PRESCHOOL 1/2 DAY SUMMER CAMP - 2-5 years old (2 years olds must be enrolled for the fall)

June 16th - Aug 15th-$100.00 per week. Each week is a new adventure: Summertime Fun, Pirates and Prin-

cesses; Wild, Wild West and Dinosaurs.

Contact: Evelyn Johnson: [email protected] for more information (919) 479-8686

3) MUSIC AND ARTS CAMP - ONE WEEK - July 7th- July 11th - age: 6-13. If you are attending

Aldersgate’s full day camp, you have already paid the $170.00 weekly rate which will cover this camp (Music

& Arts) otherwise, $55.00 is the charge for Music and Arts for the week. Your child will learn the musical

“Land of the Lost & Found” by Kimberly Ingram, Joe Milton and Heather Olson. This is a musical encounter

with the Parables that every child will want to be a part of ! Plus on Friday, July 12th at 3:00 pm, everyone is

invited to see the show ! For more information contact: Nan de Andrade: [email protected].

4) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: WORKSHOP OF WONDERS - IMAGINE AND BUILD WITH

GOD !

WHEN: June 22th -26th from 6:00-8:00 pm - Free Dinner 5:00-5:45 pm.

WHY: It’s going to be an AWESOME week! - The kids will experience the wonders of God at our Vaca-

tion Bible School, Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God! Your children will become Visioneers

at the Workshop of Wonders as they explore how the ordinary becomes ex traordinary with God and experi-

ence the love of Jesus.

HOW: Sign up will be available soon online and in the Family Life Center

COST: Free!

at ALDERSGATE


Attention parents of 2014 high school and college

graduates…Aldersgate will be recognizing our graduates

at church on Sunday, June 1st at the 11:00 service. We

need your graduate’s name, the school from which they are

graduating (and their degree if college graduation)

and their plans for the future. We will have a gift for our

high school grads and will recognize any college grads

that can attend. Please email Suzi Caudill at

[email protected] with this information by May 18th.

Thanks and congratulations to all our grads!

WORKSHOP OF WONDERS: IMAGINE AND BUILD WITH GOD! JUNE 22ND-26TH

Our kids will experience the wonders of God at our Vacation Bible School,

Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God! Your children will be-

come Visioneers at the Workshop of Wonders as they explore how the ordinary

becomes extraordinary with God and experience the love of Jesus.

After a high-energy opening assembly at the Wonder Workshop, the

Visioneers make their way to the Bible Nook. Interactive Bible lessons reveal

Wonder Words for following God’s blueprint for our lives, and your Visioneers

will discover Vision Verses, Bible memory verses that will build their faith

long after VBS.

The children will expand on what they’ve discovered by participating in a variety of activities: making their

own art projects at the Crafts Lab, singing new music at the Song Studio, exploring science activities at

Science Station, participating in recreational activities at Game Garage, and enjoying tasty snacks at the Snack

Stop. Along the way, the Visioneers will hear about our mission project and enjoy WOW moments!

GEAR UP! JOIN US ON JUNE 22-26 – DINNER 5:00-5:45 PM , PROGRAM 6:00 -8:00 PM

To register or to find out more about Workshop of Wonders, contact: Jane Brannock : [email protected]

or (919) 477-0509 x 101.

We are also looking for lots of volunteers to help with everything from meals to

sets, teachers to helpers. Please contact Jane ([email protected]) if you can

help VBS this summer !

RECOGNIZING OUR GRADUATES



KNOWING (Know more about God, each other, and the needs of our world. )

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

April 23rd - May 21st

Each Wednesday Evening

5:00 - 5:30 pm - Sanctuary

“JONAH" WILL BE THE SERMON

TOPIC THIS SPRING

WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER SERVICE - 5:00 PM SANCTUARY

Your are invited EACH WEDNESDAY beginning, Wednesday, April 23 -

May 21st from 6:30 - 7:30 pm to 24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier,

Happier Life by Matthew Sleeth.

“Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.” Sounds easy, but it’s

not…..In 24/6, Dr. Matthew Sleeth describes our symptoms, clarifies the signs,

diagnoses the illness, and lays out a simple plan for living a healthier, more God

-centered life in a digitally-dazed, always-on world. He shares how his own

family was dramatically transformed when it adopted Sabbath practices

and helps readers better understand how their own lives can be transformed –

physically, emotionally, relationally and spiritually – by adopting the 24/6 life-

style.

This class is led by Doug Lain and Jane Brannock from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the

Wesley Room

WEDNESDAY EVENING FELLOWSHIP MEAL - 5:30 PM FAMILY LIFE CENTER

5/7 Chicken Alfredo, Salad, Bread, Dessert Sponsored by Habitat

5/14 Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad, Fresh Fruit, Rolls, Dessert Sponsored by Haiti

5/21 TBA


LOVING (Love God through worship, and love our neighbor through service)

May 4th Message by Tara Lain,

NT: Acts 2:14-14A, 36-41 NT: John 11:1-45

May 11th “That’s Just Not Fair” - Message by Doug Lain

OT: Psalm 23, 19-29, NT Luke 24:13-35

May 18th “Who? What? How?” Message by Doug Lain,

OT: Psalm 31: 1-5, 15’16 NT: 1Peter 2:2-10

May 25th “Being a Blessing” - Message by Doug Lain:

OT: Psalm 66: 8-20, NT: 1Peter 3:8-22

Upcoming Special Sundays

MAY 18TH – “TALES OF WONDER” by Marty Haugen.

Aldersgate UMC’s Chancel and Children’s choir and soloists

present this fascinating and inspiring musical, celebrating God’s

story in song, from Creation to Pentecost!

JUNE 1ST – GRADUATION SUNDAY AND COMMUNION (11:00 am)

JUNE 8TH – PENTECOST AND CONFIRMATION SUNDAY (11:00 am)

JUNE 29 – FIFTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION – MISSIONS EMPHASIS “Stop Hunger Now” (10:30 am)


JMT BBQ/CHICKEN FUNDRAISER. SATURDAY, MAY 3RD Starting at 11am in the AUMC parking lot. BBQ Chicken or Pork.

If interested in joining a team for 2015, please stop by and talk to previous team members.

BEE ON THE LOOKOUT ! Church wide mission opportunity coming on the 5th

Sunday in June. The event will be assembling food packets for the STOP HUNGER NOW

PROGRAM. All ages can participate, please plan to attend the 5th Sunday and join in preparing

food packages for those in need.

URBAN MINISTRIES NEEDS 2 HOURS OF YOUR TIME "Do you have a few hours a month to donate time to Urban Ministry's Food Pantry?” Aldersgate is the largest

contributor to the food pantry. We staff it on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays and the 4th Thursdays from 9am to

11:30 am. We package food and hand it out during this time to feed 26 families. No prior experience is neces-

sary. Please come join April Twine and Diane Weller in this very rewarding opportunity to serve the Durham

community. If you are interested or need additional information, please contact April Twine at

[email protected] or 919-477-5798.

URBAN MINISTRIES IS IN URGENT NEED OF MEN’S CLOTHING ! The Clothing Closet at Urban Ministries are totally out of men’s pants. Please pass the word to your congre-

gations, neighborhood listservs and friends that we are in need of jeans and khakis in good condition.

You can drop off clothing donations in the Urban Ministries container outside the Wesley Room or at Urban

Ministries Clothing Closet , weekdays between 9:00am and 6:00pm at 410 Liberty St. If donations are

bagged, please label "MEN'S CLOTHING" for the Clothing Closet.

DURHAM IHN VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Durham IHN Night at the Bulls – DIHN will be honoring its volunteers at the 5pm Durham Bulls game on

Sunday, June 1st. If you are an IHN volunteer, or you are an IHN supporter and want to honor

our IHN volunteers by coming out for a fun night with IHN at the ball park, go to

www.dihn.org to order your tickets.

In addition, Durham IHN is asking each congregation to nominate its most awesome

volunteer(s) for recognition! If you know of a volunteer who is doing or has done something

over the past year(s) that is particularly unique serving our homeless families, or goes above

and beyond what is expected, or exemplifies the meaning in our name “Interfaith Hospitali-

ty Network” – please send your nomination of that individual with a short description to

[email protected] . Please include the word “Nomination” in the subject line. Thank

you!




THE 2014 UTH

EXTRAVAGA ZA

THE 2014 UTH EXTRAVAGANZA

SILENT AUCTION, DINNER, AND A TALENT SHOW!

The 2014 UTH Extravaganza is May 18, 2014 at 5pm! This event held in the FLC of Aldersgate

UMC is the UTH's largest fundraiser of the year! Tickets can be purchased at the door, from any

youth or in the church office. Tickets are: $12 adults , $6 child or $35 for family of 4 or more.

All proceeds go towards UTH Summer Missions, where we will be serving the Raleigh-Durham-

Cary area and Washington, DC! The UTH Extravaganza includes a Silent Auction, Dinner, and

a Talent Show!

Dinner Menu:

Contact information for Rob Tucker:

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 919-627-0856

Office: 919-477-0509 ext. 115

One way everyone can participate is in the Talent Show! If you know of anyone, of all ages

and sizes, that has a special talent and would like to be in the Talent Show, please contact Rob

Tucker! It can be anything from singing, dancing, juggling, acting, playing an instrument, and

more! All talent acts must be submitted and approved by Rob by May 14th. Everyone is

welcome to participate in this fun event!

“ON A MISSION”

Penne Pasta with homemade Italian Meatballs and Marinara

Sauce. Garlic Bread, Choice of Tossed or Ceasar salad. Ice Cream

Sundae Bar with assorted brownies and cookies.

(Vegetarian option: pasta with marinara only)


A BIG “HALLELUJAH” FOR OUR

HOLY WEEK MUSICIANS!

Hallelujah is a word beyond words – a word

to praise God! A good expression for the faithful and excellent service of our musicians at Aldersgate.

Throughout Holy Week, we enjoyed children singing and waving palms; our wonderful Chancel choir, and

their participation in a combined choir with Mt. Sylvan choir for Tenebrae; our Praise Band, who also joined

forces with Mt. Sylvan musicians and singers for Maundy Thursday; our own Brass sextet heralding the Easter

message; our Joyful Noise Ringers; and our brilliant organist, Mila Karamushka; as well as a guest clarinetist

(Mei Thai) and cellist (Carlos Bardales)! And, you wouldn’t have heard much of it if it weren’t for our A-V/

Sound team, headed by John Hall. Extra rehearsals, prayer, and worship offered freely and lovingly showed

why we are so blessed to acknowledge our musicians as Ministers here at Aldersgate. Just as I know that each

musician experienced great joy in sharing their talents , I know you all join me in giving thanks for their gifts

to God and this congregation!

Forgive me for naming some but omitting names of others (they are all truly AMAZING), here’s a special

shout out to some of our “above and beyond” musicians: Nancy Hargis and April Twine (singers in Praise

Band and Choir, as well as bell ringers); Steve Wilfong (trombone, bass guitar); Ken Morris (singing and

drumming); Brass Sextet members: Trumpet: Hank Van Deventer, Ronnie Oakley; Horn: Mary Lynn Van

Deventer, Kenneth Carle; Trombone: Steve Wilfong; Tuba: Lowry Caudill; and finally, Bob de Andrade

(guitar and gracious honey-do player).

Our Thanks to You Aldersgate,

With warmest thanks, grateful hearts, and deep apprecia-

tion for your thoughtfulness. We wanted to thank you

for all of your kindness and support.

John Wilkerson (Fire Driver)

Andrew Johnson (Captain)

Kevin Gillispie (FireFighter)

Ramie Cox (Firefighter)

Fire Station # 14

1327 Umstead Road

Durham, N.C. 27712


MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES Please contact Nan de Andrade ([email protected]) for a

more complete description of our varied musical groups.

You are most sincerely welcome to join any of our music

ministry groups. Give us a try! Contact Nan de Andrade,

Music Minister, to learn more ([email protected])

CHOIR REHEARSAL NOTES AND TIMES:

Adult Choir: Rehearses Wednesday at 7:30. Youth and Adults - join us! (Special rehearsal Saturday, May 17th

at 4:30-6:00 pm. Musical is May 18th at 8:15 and 11:00 am)

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS: Sundays through May 11th, at 4:45-5:30 pm, a part of Arts in the Afternoon.

(Special rehearsal May 11th 4:30-6:00pm and May 17th at 4:30-5:30 pm. Musical is May 18th at 8:15 and

11:00 am)

PRAISE TEAM:

Praise Team (for the 9:30 am service): Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30 pm. Singers and instrumentalists welcome! Sweet

Sounds Dulcimer Group, Thursdays at 10:00 am. We have one dulcimer waiting for an interested player.

HANDBELLS:

Praise Ringers (adult and youth “J-V” bells) – Mondays at 7:00 pm

Young Ringers (2nd -5th graders)– Sundays at 5:30-6:00 pm

Joyful Noise Ringers (advanced group) will resume in September

DANCERS:

Young Dancers (2nd-5th graders) – Sundays 3:45-4:45 pm (contact: Anna Van Deventer)

Sacred Dancers (Youth) – Sundays after UTH

TECHNOLOGY TEAM:

If you’d like to train and volunteer to run the sound board (esp. for 9:30 am praise team) and /or prepare and

operate our screen projection, please contact John Hall.

BEGINNER HANDBELL GROUP INVITE

If you love handbells, you are encouraged to give ringing a try! A group for youth and adults is now meeting,

and we’d love to add to our numbers. No music reading /ringing skills needed -- get them both right here! We

are rehearsing on Mondays from 7-8:00 pm. At this point, we have five ringers, and would love to have at least

7! Please call Nan to let her know if you’re interested.

ALDERSGATE’S CHANCEL AND CHILDREN’S CHOIR, MUSICIANS & SOLOISTS PRESENT:

TALES OF WONDER

Sunday, May 18 at 8:15 and 11:00 am

Through upbeat and hopeful music , we’ll remember and claim the on-going story of God -

from Creation’s perfection, to the story of suffering Job, Jesus’ resurrection, and the Pentecost

Spirit’s renewal! It’s a creative, redemptive, and loving Tale of Wonder, and it’s OUR story, so

come and celebrate!




WORSHIP WONDERINGS - a series on worship practices by Nan de Andrade

Why do we do what we do in corporate worship? Each act in our service has a purpose and a tradition that

carries deep meaning and intention. Many are centuries-old and some have even evolved into new meanings.

This series will take a moment to look into some of our practices at Aldersgate so that we can all enjoy a richer

experience of worship of God on Sunday mornings.

This month: CHOIR CALLS AND ANTHEMS

The most important act of the choir is to serve as worship leaders, especially through the sung portions of our

worship. Hopefully, their strong, heartfelt singing/leading emboldens everyone to sing easily and to focus

their hearts on the meanings in the hymn texts or liturgy.

The choir also presents three special pieces each week that connect the theme of the day, scripture, or season,

to acts of praise or prayer. At the beginning of the service, we hear the “Choral Introit” (root word: Latin, in-

troire - entrance; go in) Though we don’t climb a hill to worship in the Temple anymore, in a way, the Introit

invites, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” This short piece, often a verse of a hymn or a chorus, is chosen

to focus us all on the worship of God, with a “first word” that highlights the theme or summons us to praise.

The “Call to Prayer,” another short statement, ushers us further in to the throne room, that we might offer our

prayers and petitions to God. It’s sometimes hard to step out of our earthly cares into sacred space. These two

choral “Calls” are encouragement to enter holy ground.

The Choir’s anthem, usually shared during the Offertory, lead us in one of three directions. First, it directs us

UP - an act of praise and worship, lifting God’s name up and giving God glory. (“God, You are…”) Second,

it can lead us DOWN – a musical “kneeling in prayer,” in which the anthem asks for God’s help, comfort or

consecration. (“O God, hear our prayer…”) Third, it can speak OUT – and into our lives, with a proclamation

of God’s word. (“Listen, my people…”) Anthems can be wonderful in that they add to the beauty and mean-

ing of scripture texts through a new dimension, music. It is also one of the ways that we, through the Holy

Spirit, experience “living Word,” as original texts are shared that are not literal scripture settings, but rather,

are inspired words of Christians through the ages, and even today. Did you know that at one time, the ONLY

text allowed in worship was strictly scripture? Our founders, John and Charles Wesley, were among the inno-

vators who fought to open the windows to the Holy Spirit’s Word for today, by writing and encouraging the

use of new, contemporary texts.

This month, as you listen to the choir’s songs, let them help lead you into God’s presence. See if their “Calls”

can help you focus more intently on worship and prayer. During the anthem, “join the choir” by attending to

the words and the beauty and meaning brought through the musical setting, and let your souls go UP in praise,

DOWN in prayer, or OUT, as you hear and respond to God’s Word.


Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Presents In Concert

Vocal Ensemble

LYRA From St. Petersburg, Russia

Saturday May 10, 2014

6:30 pm

Aldersgate Sanctuary

“LYRA” – is a vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg.

All singers are professional musicians, singing in different churches

of St. Petersburg. Through their performances they introduce the musical heritage

of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as the traditions of Russian folk music,

to all those with an interest in Russia, its history and its culture.

ADMISSION IS FREE

A LOVE OFFERING WILL BE COLLECTED


ALTAR GUILD NANCY HARGIS, LISA CLARK

AND

WANDA CRUTCHFIELD

Acolyte Schedule

8:15am Service 11:00am Service

May 4th Grace Herbstreith Olivia Lain

Katie Leonard Taylor Healy

May 11th Tanner Reo Emma Freeman

May 18th Emily Lain Cameron Nye

May 25th Jacob Bosecker Margaret Ann Healy

The Trustees supervise and

maintain all property belonging

to the congregation so that the

ministries of the congregation

can be effective.

NURSERY MINISTRY

Each Sunday Morning: 8:15am, 9:30am and 11:00am

Ashley Skinner, Jamie Lewis and Ellen Whisnant

Tuesday Music Practices: Ellen Whisnant and Lynn Wilfong

GROWING (Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and as a faithful community called

the church.)

TRUSTEE THIS MONTH : MARY TAYLOR

Altar Guild assures the worship

space and supporting materials are

prepared for worship.

An acolyte is a person

who assists the presid-

ing minister/pastor in

worship and carries out

certain duties, including

candle lighting; carry-

ing the processional

cross; holding or getting

items the pastor needs

at baptisms, Holy

Communion, and other

worship acts. Acolytes

may be children, youth,

and adults.

FLOWER FOR THE SANCTUARY - MAY

MAY 4TH DAVID AND LINDA SHAFFER

MAY 11TH CAROLE AND DOUG MORRIS

MAY 18TH HEIDI AND JOHN MILLER

MAY 25TH MICHELE TUCKER


MAY LAY ASSISTANTS SCHEDULE - This schedule for the year 2014 is now available at the Welcome

Station (outside the Sanctuary) if you would like a copy emailed to you, please contact: [email protected]

USHERS GREETERS WELCOME CENTER LAY READER

8:15 Worship

5/4 Doug & Carole Morris Chick Hinton (M) Charlotte O’Brien Keith Porter

Mary Tom Roberts Kathy Chmielewski (O)

Jackie Roberts

5/11 Keith & Pat Porter Dave Brese (M) Mitch Adkins Burton King

Paul & Linda Jones Carol Brese (O)

5/18 Chick Hinton Jackie Roberts (M) Pat Porter Ruth Kay

Andy McCorison Mary Tom Roberts (O)

Kirk Brown

Mitch Adkins

5/25 Kathy & Carl Chmielewski Mitch Adkins (M) Keith Porter Pat Porter

Richard Riggsbee Charlotte O’Brien (O)

Jeff Sturkey

9:30 Worship 5/4 Wanda Crutchfield Doug Taylor (M) Mary Taylor Terri Ray

Michael Crutchfield

5/11 Randy Sheffield Linda & David Shaffer (M) Holly Hall Mary Taylor

Cathy Sheffield

5/18 Lara Rowland Marie Muir (M) Mary Taylor Gene Bell

5/25 Marie & Margie Muir Cheryl Turner (M) Holly Hall CathySheffield

11:00 Worship

5/4 Maryellen Finnigan Liz Crose (M) Sarah & Brent Walker Janie Howell

Bill Smith/Ron West Jan Howe (O)

Kelly Furr

5/11 Ed Osteen/Pam Boatright Betty Jane Upchurch (M) Kim Riggs Debbie Fletcher

Sam & Kay Edwards Susan Leonard (O)

5/18 Ron & Joyce Pendergrass Paula Alford (M) Susan Leonard Peggy Allen

Debbie Fletcher Paula Veasey (O)

Anabela Mendes

5/25 Jim Willis/Paula Alford Robert Carter (M) Jan Howe Julie Reo

Nancy Grinstead Debbie Fletcher (O)

Michele Tucker


[email protected]

www.aldersgate.org

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