In this issue:
Bus Update WNL Information
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WNL Prayer Service Safe Sanctuaries Leaders Breakfast
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Music Information
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Weekday School Construction Update UTH News
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Community News
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Evangelism Tuesday Night Bible Study, Anointing Oil
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Financials, Altar Guild, 13 Trustee Lay Schedules
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CONDUIT & Oxford 9 Manor Prayer Shawl New Sunday School Study - 10:45am
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Lay Schedules & Thank 15 You Fundraisers
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Birthdays
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January 2012
"It's a New Year……or Is It ?" Since we have arrived at the changing of the year, it is an opportunity to take stock of the year that has passed, and look forward to the year to come. Since I’m a pastor it seems appropriate to ask, “How have you grown as a disciple for Jesus in the past year?” And, likewise, “What plans will you make to be intentional in your spiritual growth for the coming year?” I’m not asking, “Are you happier now than you were a year ago?” Instead, I am asking, “Are you more faithful? Did you draw closer to God? Have you been aware of God’s presence and God’s grace? Have you been an instrument of God’s grace to others? Are you following Jesus and serving Him in
ways that are consistent with your call and your gifts? Are you bearing fruit for the kingdom of God? Did you learn? Did you seek forgiveness? Did you extend forgiveness where needed? Have you ordered your life in a way that is in alignment with God’s desire for you and your family? Are you noticing the needs of the world around you? Are you doing something about it? Are you praying? Are you worshipping? Is there some habit or temptation that you need to drop? Is there someone you need to reach out to? How have you grown as a disciple?
What if I ask you these same questions a year from now? Will there be any change? What are you gonna do about it? God bless you as we all strive to grow as disciples in the year of our Lord 2012. Peace in Christ, Pastor Doug
Exploring Aldersgate Exploring Aldersgate is a three - week course for folks who are new to Aldersgate and would like to learn more! Associate Pastor Tara Lain and John Hall, Lay Leader of Aldersgate, will lead
this class on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Family Life Center, Room 202. We will explore our United Methodist heritage, how Aldersgate came to be, and the ministries of
Aldersgate today. Join us for an informative look at who we are and meet other "explorers" as well!
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Bus Update The Bus has been ordered ! It is a 2012 Elkhart Coach EC-II Church bus. We expect delivery to be early to mid-March 2012. The bus has a flexible floor plan that should be capable of accommodating most of our groups. In addition to the driver, there will be 16 fixed passenger seats and two sets of 2-passenger foldaway seats giving the bus a capacity of 20 passengers and a driver. The foldaway seats can be stowed when not in use.
Wednesday Night Live “Wednesday Night Live will resume on Wednesday, January 11th ’’
New Adult Classes: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Walk Across the Room led by Doug Lain & Andy Revill When Christians Get it Wrong led by Jack Snyder
It will have our name on the sides and back. It comes with heat and air and radio, of course. It will have a wheelchair lift. It has bucket seats with arm rests and seat belts. It will also have a DVD player, overhead luggage racks, foot rests, reclining seats, extra stereo speakers, and the aisle seats can even be adjusted to slide further into the aisle while the bus is moving, thus giving passengers more room. Wednesday Night Live Meals 5:30pm - the Family Life Center Jan. 11th - spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert Jan. 18th - barbeque chicken, veggies, dessert Jan. 25th - soups, salad, homemade bread, dessert
Worshipping Well - led by April Perry & Nan de Andrade.
Wednesday Night Live for Kids WNL for Kids 6:15pm - 7:30pm In January, the children will be learning more about their Bibles while having a wonderful time. They will earn how to easily find Bible passages, do some Bible drills, find out why the Bible is like a library, and much more. Their activities begin
at 6:16pm and continue until 7:30pm. Part of the time they spend in Bible exploration and the other they spend singing great music with Heidi Miller and Wendie Anderson.
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Wednesday Night Prayer Service The Prayer Service is temporarily moving to Thursdays at 1:30 pm, beginning on Thursday, January 5th.
Beginning with Ash Wednesday, on Feb. 22, the Prayer Service will move back to its regularly scheduled time of 6:30 pm on Wednesday nights.
Each Thursday our pastoral staff will lead a time of sharing, praying, singing, and proclaiming to serve as a mid-week spiritual pick-meup. We hope you can make this new daytime service.
Safe Sanctuaries We live in an uncertain and often dangerous world and unfortunately that sometimes includes the church. That’s why all United Methodist Churches have adopted Safe Sanctuaries (child and youth protection) policies. Beginning in January, we will fully implement the policy our
Administrative board adopted in August. Everyone working directly with children and youth will be required to attend a training session and have a background check. This includes Doug, Jane, the rest of the staff and all the other adults who are in ministry with our children and youth.
Two training sessions have been scheduled for the first of the year:
with children and January 4th - 6:30pm January 22nd - 4:00pm
youth will be
(no registration required)
required to attend
All adults who work with children and youth are required to attend one of the sessions. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
training and have a
Christian Formation Leaders’ Breakfast Sunday, Jan. 8th 9:00am - 10:30am in the Family Life Center.
our dedicated leaders. Sunday School classes will be as usual - 9:30am
Members of the congregation will be hosting a breakfast for the leaders of the Christian Formation groups to enjoy.
YOU CAN HELP. Sign up to bring a dish for the Aldersgate UMC Christian Formation Leaders' Brunch. Thank a Sunday School teacher, small group leader, or youth volunteer by
This is a wonderful way to say “Thank You" to all of
“Everyone working
contributing a dish for the Leaders' Brunch. To sign up, go to: www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/10C0F44AAA92EA75 -christian/2615922
background check ’’
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It’s Better to Give Than to Receive…
“Can’t anyone tell me what Christmas is all about?” wailed Charlie Brown.
Boy does that play out, when you’re in music ministry! We give, yes – time and talent are invested in rehearsal, and there is commitment to regular services. But, the rewards far exceed the gifts we share! From our loft, we have the best seats in the house! Because of our immersion in the music and texts, we probably get more out of sharing it than anyone who is hearing it for the first time. We’re know in our hearts, we’re created to praise God – because when we do, we feel satisfaction, wholeness, strength...blessing. It’s really true: you cannot out-give God! But in the music ministry, it sure feels good trying! We hope others will join us as we continue to serve. There’s a place for everyone! Here’s the schedule. Youth Choir: Sundays 4:00-5:00 pm (resumes Jan. 22nd) We’re resuming rehearsal on our musical, Old Testament Fast-Forward and welcome all youth grades 6-12 to join us! Praise Team: Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30 pm (resumes Jan. 3rd) Chancel Choir: Wednesdays, 7:309:00 pm (resumes Jan. 4th) Special: VonTrapp Concert choir – meet at Mt. Sylvan at 5:30pm! Children’s Choirs: a part of WNL for Kids on Wednesdays, 6:15pm7:30pm (resumes Jan. 11th)
Handbells: Joyful Noise Ringers - Tuesdays, 7:30pm (resumes Jan. 3rd); Special: Epiphany Ring – Sunday, Jan. 8th, rehearsal, 3:00 - 6:00pm, concert at 7:00pm at Aldersgate Young Ringers (intermediate children 2nd-5th grades) – Sundays, 5:45-6:30pm (winter term: Jan. 22nd - Mar. 18th, perform Mar. 25th) Jingle Bells (beginner children, 2nd – 5th grades) – Sundays, 6:30 – 7 pm (winter term: Jan. 22nd – Mar. 18th, perform Mar. 25th) Gospel Lights: (pickers and grinners – join us for a jam once a month) Fourth Monday at 7:00pm (Jan. 23rd) Sweet Sounds (Dulcimer Group) – 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 11:00am (contact Nan if interested) Technology Team - If you’d like to train and volunteer to run the sound board (esp. for 9:45 praise team) and prepare and operate our screen projection, please contact John Hall - jahall@nc.rr.com. “Can’t anyone tell me what Christmas is all about?” wailed Charlie Brown. “Yes, Charlie Brown, we can tell you,” said: Raye & Joe Lyndon and Heidi Miller, who led us in our Chrismon and Hanging of the Greens service; John Hall, Randy Gordon and friends, sound and video support; Children’s choir directors and helpers: Heidi Miller, Wendie Anderson, and Jessica Hale; Set-up team and friends, who helped in FLC set-up several times; our wonderful ministers and support staff, especially our organist and accompanist Mila Karamushka, and Tara Lain and Jane Brannock, our Christmas Eve Family Pageant coordinators; the McAllister family, for our Christmas eve luminaries; many special soloists, instrumentalists and scripture readers;
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Cathy Cozart & John Hall for organizing the Love Feast, as well as the many volunteers who served; our thoughtful Worship Committee chair, Alice Osteen and the coordination of our Altar Guild, who adorned our sanctuary with light and color, Usher/Greeter teams, and Acolytes; and the mem-
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bers of our Children’s, Youth, and Chancel Choirs, Praise team, and Handbell Choirs. Aldersgate could not miss the true meaning of Christmas, by all of your efforts throughout this season. Thank you and a big “Merry Christmas” back to all of you; and to God be the glory!
when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among the people; to make music in the heart.” – Howard Thurman
“When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home,
Elisabeth von Trapp in Concert When: Saturday, January 21 at 7 pm
A Durham District Churches Event
Hosted by: Mt. Sylvan UMC, with participation by several district UMC choirs (including Aldersgate’s Chancel Choir)
For Elisabeth von Trapp, “ the sounds of music “ are part of her earliest memories. Born and raised in Vermont, Elisabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. Singing professionally since childhood, Elisabeth has enthralled audiences from European cathedrals to Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center. Elisabeth has carried on the legacy of the internationally renowned Trapp
Family Singers. Building on her famed family’s passion for music, Elisabeth has created her own artistic style, at once ethereal and earthy, delicate and powerful. Elisabeth’s concert repertoire ranges from Bach to Broadway ... Schubert to Sting. Her sacred program includes sacred and secular music extending from Gregorian chants, songs by 12th century mystic Hildegard of Bingen, early American hymns, spirituals and psalms set to her own compositions. She is accompanied by the elegant arrangements of her guitar and acclaimed cellist and longtime musical colleague, Erich Kory. Elisabeth has released five self produced albums, and
has performed across the United States, Austria and Russia. Her music has been featured on National Public Radio, BBC-Radio, Japanese National Radio and CNN Spanish Radio. She has appeared on CBS’s Eye on People, ABC’s Good Morning America and BBC-TV. Her church performances are shared for love-offering only, with 10% of the offering returning to the local church for mission. No one leaves an Elisabeth von Trapp performance unchanged ... audiences of all ages are drawn by the promise of her famous name ... awed by the beauty of her voice and musical arrangements ... their hearts touched forever by the astonishing sound of her unique new music.
“Before the concert is over she will have the crowd gasping with the sheer beauty of her voice.” Boston Globe
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Handbell Festival The Third Annual Epiphany Ring “Ever wonder WHY we do WHAT we do, in worship every week? "
Sunday, Jan. 8th - 7:00pm the Family Life Center Hosted by Aldersgate and featuring 8 handbell ensembles from around the Triangle sharing massed-ringing and individual selections, this festival features the music of the season. Don’t miss this ! The Epiphany Ring will tie up your whole AdventChristmas-Epiphany experience with a beautiful bow! (invite a friend!) Guest conductor is composer Alan Lohr of Greenville, S.C.
Children’s Handbells Resume If you would like for your child to learn to read music, handbells is a great way to start! Children from 2nd - 5th grades are invited to try this fun way of glorifying God through music. A new group of beginning ringers (Jingle Bells) will form on Jan. 22 at 6:30-7:00pm. Experienced ringers (Young Ringers) are also invited back for a new term, rehearsing from 5:45 -6:30pm. Each of the groups will meet for rehearsal from Jan. 22nd March 18th, and we plan to debut on March 25th! Participation expectation is for regular attendance, with a maximum of 2 missed weeks for the term. Please RSVP your interest and registration (Name of child, age and grade & experience level) to
nan@aldersgate.org.
New Class Begins Jan 11th - Feb 15th Worshipping Well: Making the most of our corporate worship experience Facilitators: April Perry and Nan de Andrade Meeting in the sanctuary Ever wonder why we do what we do, in worship every week? What’s the value? Is there a biblical basis, or does it just happen “because we always did it that way”? Who is corporate worship for, anyway? Who’s the audience, and who are the performers? Come and be a part of an experiential class on worship, as we examine our worship practices and traditions in the light of what we understand from the scriptures. Beginning with the scriptural model for corporate worship, we’ll take a close look at the patterns, styles, symbols, and rhythm of United Methodist worship. As we learn more about each of our worship practices such as scripture reading, music, prayer, preaching, and sacraments, our goal is to transform our own thinking and to grow in our own worship understanding and deepen our practices, making them more God-centered.
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Aldersgate Weekday School - Registration Begins January 9th
Registration forms are available in the school office and on the school website. www.aldersgatewds.org Aldersgate Weekday School’s return registration for current students and Aldersgate members begins January 9, 2012. The 2012 school year will begin in August. We have openings in the Toddler, 2 year-old, 3 year-old and 4 year-old classes.
Fall registration to the community begins on Feb. 7, 2012. All church member forms must be turned in by Friday, January 20, 2012. If you have any questions, please call Evelyn Johnson - 479-8686 or email: evie@aldersgate.org
Aldersgate Phase I - Monthly Construction Update By the end of January: •
Met with the various interest groups within the church about the construction and the possible impact on their activities. •
Finalized all project plans and specifications.
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Solicited bids from contractors.
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Received the bids for the work and evaluated all proposals.
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Selected a contractor for the work.
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See a contractor begin to mobilize on site by the end of the month.
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Final details regarding utility issues for the Columbarium and FLC work.
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Sunday Night UTH Starts Back Up Jan 15th! Middle School Small Groups Start Back Up Jan 11th! BreakfastB4School Starts Back Up Jan 11th!
WinterJam: The Largest Christian Concert Tour! $10 for 10 Bands! Please RSVP by sending Rob an email to attend this event! Jan. 7th in Raleigh!
We need Adult Drivers!!!
Bids for the Columbarium and FLC work should be solicited in mid-January.
Safe Sanctuaries Training is Required for ANYONE Who Helps Out With the UTH at AUMC. It is strongly encouraged for parents to attend a Safe Sanctuaries Workshop as well! The dates in January are: Jan. 4th at 6:30pm and/or Jan 22nd at 4pm. Please plan on attending one of these workshops. Attendance will be taken.
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Community Connections Community Meals Duke Hospital has invited Aldersgate UMC to participate in a new program that provides supper once at month to the parents and children in Duke hospital, unit 5200. These are children that need a parent with them at all times during their hospital stay. Aldersgate’s day will be the 3rd Thursday of each month. (The Feed My Flock Committee helped during December. ) There are between 2535 parents and staff involved. This is a wonderful way to reach out and help these families during this difficult time. If your small group, circle, Sunday school class, or friends would like to support one day, a month, please contact Judy Alford 477- 4943 or Tara Lain - tara@aldersgate.org or (919) 477-0509 x 102. ************************************ North Carolina Lions and Duke Eye Center - partnered with area Kroger Stores to bring you: 2012 Vision Screening Dates: Wednesday, February 22nd Kroger - 3825 S. Roxboro Rd, Durham NC (919) 361-029 2:00 - 6:00pm
For more information contact: Duke Eye Center (919) 668-1345
Help Build a Habitat House by Dining Out
DURHAM PIZZA RESTAURANT, 4707 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705 - On January 9th, 16th and 25th, you may also view their menu at: www.thedurhampizzarestaruant.com The Durham Pizza Restaurant will donate 10% of the proceeds on these dates to help build the new Habitat House. Please let them know you are there to support the Durham District Habitat Build. ********************************* PLAN AHEAD NOW! CAMP CHESTNUT RIDGE June 25th - 29th Registration is now on line on the Camp Chestnut Ridge web site for Day Camp - click below http://www.campchestnutridge.org/ index.php/summer-camp
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CONDUIT and Oxford Manor News Heartfelt Thanks to the Aldersgate Family from CONDUIT and Oxford Manor
What a grand Christmas party the children of the Oxford Manor Community Learning Center (OMCLC) had in December. The afternoon party began with food: pizza given by the YMCA, and then the homemade cookies and punch provided by CONDUIT. Thanks to Cathy Chmielewski and Jane Brannock for Aldersgate’s contribution. The wonderful gifts given by the six churches in CONDUIT to the 50 children enrolled were excitedly received as each name was called. This Angel Tree program of our portion of CONDUIT names has been included in Aldersgate’s Share Your Christmas listing for the last couple of years. Colleen Anna, assisted by Peggy Allen, did a Herculean job of managing the distribution. They are angels themselves! A great big “Thank You!” to every family who took an Angel name and truly played Santa. May your hearts be filled to overflowing.
The Oxford Manor Residents Council wishes to thank you for your contributions of Warm Wraps: coats, sweaters, scarves, and hats. They have already been given out. Big thank you goes to Dee and Karl Stover for contributing two computers and a printer in good working condition to the O.M. Residents Council. The lucky families who draw the winning numbers on raffle tickets will be able to have a home computer. Thanks, also, go to Beverly Jackson for contributing computer accessories. Looking ahead at the New Year, we are again asking classes and groups to provide a supper now and then for the Angels Basketball Teams that practice at Aldersgate on most Monday and Friday evenings. The coaches, led by Bryan Umstead, teach the team members life skills of mutual respect, courtesy, and fairness, along with basketball skills. More and more boys from Oxford Manor sign up to play every year. With two practices and a Saturday game every week, this ministry gives these underprivileged children a very practical “goal to shoot for” in their daily behavior.
Coach Bryan has asked for the following help from their sister CONDUIT churches: Coaches to work with him; Career Speakers – 5 minute talk is all that is required for your career; Suppers for some of the teams or for all 50 of the boys at a practice – Sandwich meals in sacks or Money for hamburgers. Mt. Level is very grateful for the use of our Family Life Center for the Angels to practice. Let us go a step further and have classes and individuals provide for some of the needs of the Basketball Program listed above. Contact any of you CONDUIT representatives: Peggy Allen (732-42540), Colleen Anna (471-8863) or Lee King (477-5245). The CLC will open again on January 9th to help the elementary children with their homework. CONDUIT would welcome some new church folks to help one afternoon a week.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
“If you’ve been thinking about joining this ministry or are just curious about what we do, this is a wonderful opportunity to come and learn more about us.”
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is starting the New Year off by hosting a brunch on Saturday, January 7th from 9:30 a.m. until noon in the Wesley Room. If you’ve been thinking about joining this ministry or if you are just curious about what we do, this is a wonderful opportunity to come and learn more about us. Everyone is invited to participate. If you don’t know how to knit or crochet, or perhaps are a bit rusty in your skills, we have some wonderful teachers who are willing to help you.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry was recently asked by our District Superintendent, Rev. Gray Southern, to participate in an effort to make prayer shawls for delegates to the 2012 General Conference. Aldersgate will be making 12 of the 44 needed prayer shawls. What an honor it is to participate in this and have an opportunity to pray for our delegates in the months ahead. .
Come join us on January 7th! What to bring: * Your Bible * Current knitting or crochet project *A tray of finger food to share *A heart open and ready to enjoy wonderful fellowship
New Sunday School Study Everything is Possible with God: Understanding the Six Phases of Faith Rick Warren asserts that there are six phases of faith. He says, “Once you understand these six phases, you can cooperate with God in the process of strengthening your faith and building your character.” Where do you see yourself in this order? To find the answer, join the CSI (Christ Scene Investigators) Discussion Group for this study that begins Sunday Morning January 8th - 10:45am Room 205 - in the Family Life Center. For information and to register, contact: Lisa Dye Janes Ph: Home - 919-477-2768 Cell - 423-3463
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Evangelism: I can’t do that! Evangelism - the word that strikes fear and panic into the heart of many Christians. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines evangelism as “the winning or revival of personal commitments to Christ.” That sounds like a task for only highly trained or Biblically knowledgeable people. Does it have to be that specialized? I remember the first time that we were asked to do visitations to members who had, for one reason or another, disconnected from the church we were attending. “Isn’t that the pastor’s job?” “We’re not trained to do that!” “I'm not sure we’ve got the time.” “I don’t know enough about the Bible.” “I can’t quote scripture from memory.” We tried to use every excuse we could think of, but the person who had asked us was prepared to shoot down every argument we could come up with as deftly as a sharpshooter can pick tin cans off a fence post from 500 feet away. Finally, we could hold out no longer and tentatively said, “Okay, but we’re not making any guarantees. You may have to do some clean-up work by the time we’re finished!” It took a week before we could muster the courage to call the first person for an appointment, but eventually we were ready to go. As we started out, we sputtered, “This is the last time we’re getting roped into this; there are people who are much better equipped than we are to do something like this, and it should be their job to do it.” We drove to the first appointment very slowly, praying that the Rapture would occur before we got there; that we’d be taken and thus spared the agony of making small talk with someone who wanted us in their house far less than we wanted to be there!
The conversation was torturous for everyone at first, but we eventually got around to asking questions about where they worked, their children and their hobbies and found that we were interested in what they had to say. They knew us and asked about our children and families and the time passed quickly and pleasantly. Much to our surprise and delight, they offered us hot fudge sundaes! Suddenly, we realized that we hadn’t really gotten around to why they were not attending church any longer, so Dale asked, “Is there anything that the church or we can do for you?” It was then that we listened to their concerns and agreed to take the information back to our church leaders. Gaining the courage to make the rest of our calls suddenly became much easier.
and we say something like, “Hi, I'm Betty, thanks for stopping by today. Is there something you’d like me to pray for?” Then I talk to God on their behalf in very plain language. Can it be that simple? The people who stop always have a specific need, but they are not there to hear us spout Biblical phrases. They are there because they need love, support and prayer. We give them those things in the simplest manner and they leave looking, and I hope feeling, a bit relieved.
I recently read an article from the April 1, 2002 edition of Decision Magazine by Joe Aldrich, entitled Living Evangelism. In it, he says, God's communication strategy is to wrap ideas into people and deploy them into their world as Dale and I have worked with the light. I love that statement! Alpha Ministry for ten years and It tells me that we can’t all be our biggest blessing came this fall Billy Grahams, but we can be Cindy Andersons! Cindy is when one of the attendees, surely an example of a bright*Cindy Anderson, came up to me in church on the Sunday after ly shining light! To me, the our weekend at Caraway. “I led statement says that we can take a plate of cookies to our someone to Christ last night,” she calmly stated. My eyes near- neighbor and say, “How are you doing?” and call that ly popped out of my head and I shouted, “Cindy, this is H-U-U-U evangelizing! -GE! What did you say?” She The AUMC Evangelism shrugged and said, “I just told Team’s hope for 2012 is that her that I knew that I was going you will share with us your to heaven and I wanted her to ideas for touching the lives of be there, too. She asked what people who live in our surshe had to do to get there, so I rounding neighborhoods and showed her the prayer in the join the Evangelism Team. back of our Alpha manual and You may not always receive a had her say it with me.” Imaghot fudge sundae as a reine that—quiet, shy, little Cindy Anderson—an Evangelist! I know ward, but your light will shine that there was singing and rejoic- brightly when you do them. ing in heaven that day! Thanks for listening. When we hold our Drive-Thru Prayer events, we offer people a bottle of water or warm cider
Betty Wickham/Evangelism chair, wickswife@nc.rr.com
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew5:16 *printed with permission
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Not a Fan - New Tuesday Night Class If Jesus visited you today and said, “I need to have the DTR (Define the Relationship) talk with you, how would you respond? Are you a fan or a follower?
If you would like to be able to answer, “I am (insert your name), a follower, and not a fan,” Please join us for this six-week study on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 pm in Room 208 of the Family Life Center. Please register by January 15th by contacting: “By anointing you with oil, your Stephen Ministers, as lay caregivers to the congregation, would like to
Dale and Betty Wickham 919-471-0204 or daleandbettywickham@alphausa.org
impart a blessing to you as you return to your seats following communion”
Anointing for January 1, 2012 Oil has been used since biblical times to provide light, dress wounds, anoint for service in the Lord and as a symbol for the Holy Spirit. By anointing you with oil, your Stephen Ministers, as lay caregivers to the congregation, would like to impart a blessing to you as you return to your seats following communion. If you choose to be anointed, we will be stationed on either side of the ministers and will anoint you on your forehead or hand while sharing a blessing with you. You may pray at the altar and be anointed there as well if you prefer.
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ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Revenues Through December 18, 2011 YTD $$
$ from Goal
% of Goal
Actual
$641,762
Budgeted Goal
$757,807
-$116,045
84.69%
Pledged Goal
$582,720
$59,042
110.13%
2012 Operating and Capital Pledge Updates Operating: 172 pledges: Weekday School: Total: Capital:
144 pledges: Stock: Weekday School: Planned gifts/Pre Campaign donations: Total:
$618,236.00 $26,000.00 $644,236.00 $1,361,628.00 $24,900.00 $90,000.00 $180,800.00 $1,657.328.00
Altar Guild for January: Sharon MacLaurin & Alice Osteen
Trustee for January : Billy Cole
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January Lay Schedule 8:15am Worship Service Ushers
Greeters
Lay Readers
1/1
Carl/Kathy Chmielewski (o) Ed Osteen (m)
Kirk Brown/Lisa Clark Jackie Roberts/Mary Tom Roberts
Barbara Atkinson
1/8
Chick & Billy Hinton (o) Carol & Dave Brese (m)
Joe & Lisa Clark Jeff Sturkey/Kirk Brown
Burton King
1/15
Jean Mrosla (m) Heidi Miller (o)
Mitch Adkins/Raye Lyndon Mary Tom Roberts/Jackie Roberts
Curtis Gay
1/22
Jeff Sturkey (m) Jackie Roberts (o) Mary Tom Roberts (o) 5th Sunday
Chick & Billy Hinton Richard Riggsbee/Henry Atkinson
Jane Bahor
1/29
9:30am Worship Service 1/1 1/8 1/15 1/22 1/29
Lara Rowland Betty/Dale Wickham April Perry Michael/Wanda Crutchfield 5th Sunday
April Perry/Andrea Stewart Cynthia Bell/Cathy Sheffield Betty & Dale Sheffield Gene Bell/Lara Rowland
Betty Wickham April Perry Andrea Stewart Bill Paynter
11:00am Worship Service 1/1
Judy/Paula Alford (o) Mary Cameron (m)
Ginger Hawkins/Graham Nichols Andrea Steward/Andy McCorison
Anne Almond
1/8
Andy McCorison (m) Mary Ellen Finnigan (o)
Joyce Mackin/Jennifer McLamb Paula & Gary James
Andrea Stewart
1/15
Ginger Hawkins (m) Graham Nichols (o)
Mary Ellen & Walter Finnigan Megan Hunt/Mitch Moser
Barbara Snyder
1/22
Joyce Mackin (m) Heidi Miller (o)
Paula Alford/Paula Veasey Nancy Grinstead/Pam Boatright
Cathy Cozart
1/29
Anne Almond (o) Summer Stanley (m)
Raye Lyndon/Ron West Stacey & Sarah McCorison
Bill Smith
To access the monthly church calendar, please click on the link below http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/calendar.aspx? ci=G1J4K5J4L6K5O9L6I3 Or go to the church web site www.aldersgate.org and click on This Week in Our Church - These are printable copies.
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Nursery Schedule
8:15am Worship Service
8:15am, 9:30am and 11:00am
1/1 1/8
Matt Johnson & Jane Andrews Reid Moser
Sunday Morning Nursery: Lori Fisher, Jamie Lewis & Ellen Whisnant
1/15
Kelly Copolo
1/22
Rebecca Johnson
11:00am Worship Service 1/1 1/8 1/15 1/22
Tuesday Music Practices: Ellen Whisnant & Lynn Wilfong Wednesday Night Activities: Dee Stover & Lynn Wilfong
Abi Lowans & Catherine Fishback Ella Thomas & McKenna Colgan Olivia Lain Taylor Healy
5th Sunday - 10:30am Worship Service Grace Vincent & Hannah Fogle
Thank You A great big thank you to the angels with chain saws, rakes, and smiles who came to Ayden and cleaned up our yard after Irene. It looked like a war zone and we did not know where to start. The chainsaw angels came on Saturday and spent ALL day putting our yard back together. They left tired but still smiling. Our yard looks great and thanks to them the town was able to run the electric lines back to the poles. We had electricity again.
“The chainsaw angels came on Saturday…”
Thank you so much for your kindness. Daddy was a retired Methodist minister (died 4/2001). Mother played for a lot of services weddings and funeral. She is now under hospice care. Your church is a blessing. Thank you for caring. Merry Christmas. Carolyn Rouse (daughter) Roy Turnage & Corabob Turnage (parents) ********************************************************************** Dear Aldersgate Family, Thank you so very, very much for the Christmas Love offering. We feel extremely blessed to be part of a church family which takes time out of a busy schedule to say “Thank You, you are appreciated” in such a loving and generous act of kindness. God bless you all through out the New Year. Aldersgate Staff
“Thank You. You are appreciated”
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Fundraisers
Jamaican Jamboree Hosted by the Jamaica Mission Team Saturday, January 28th, 2012 Doors open 4:30pm, Dinner at 5:30pm Dinner Beef or Chicken Kabobs, Rice,Vegetables, Salad & Dessert Silent Auction Please consider donating items or services for the auction Entertainment Stay tuned! Tickets $12.00 per adult or $30.00 per family Please contact any Jamaica Mission Team member to purchase tickets or donate
Help Build a Habitat House by Dining Out DURHAM PIZZA RESTAURANT 4707 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705 On January 9th, 16th and 25th View their menu at: www.thedurhampizzarestaruant.com The Durham Pizza Restaurant will donate 10% of the proceeds on these dates to help build the new Habitat House. Please let them know you are there to support the Durham District Habitat Build.
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January Birthdays
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Barbara Atkinson
01/01
Elijah McCall
01/17
Jill Bosecker
01/02
Edna Wood
01/17
Mackenzie Hale
01/03
Ruth Kay
01/18
Rick Kreiselman
01/03
Jim Hanson
01/19
Vanessa Gordon
01/04
Ed Osteen
01/19
Megan Hunt
01/04
McKenna Colgan
01/20
Morgan Ray
01/04
Ron Pendergrass
01/20
Holly Fishback
01/05
Jack Anderson
01/21
Grace Herbstreith
01/06
Sandra Reynolds
01/21
Lynn Wilfong
01/06
June Gunter
01/22
Annette Beyea
01/07
Christopher Hall
01/22
Peter Lundquist
01/07
Mitch Moser
01/22
Grant Muir
01/07
Lynn Andrews
01/23
Jennifer Reeves
01/07
Jordan Brewer
01/24
Jeffrey Caudill
01/09
Debra Edenton
01/24
Nancy Moore
01/09
Jason Newman
01/24
Jeff Artley
01/10
Jack Upchurch
01/24
Jason McDonald
01/10
Lisa Johnson
01/25
Jo’an Paine
01/11
Carol Brese
01/26
Jan Howe
01/11
Rosalin Robinson
01/26
Steven Wilfong
01/11
Marie Currin
01/27
Jane Rosemond
01/12
Gary Edge
01/27
Louis F. Berini
01/14
Jan Hagerty
01/27
Jill Hanson
01/14
Brink Hunt
01/27
Richard Riggsbee
01/14
Allen Harrell
01/28
Jody Slater
01/14
Kirk Brown
01/29
Audrey Turley
01/14
Linda Jones
01/30
Candy West
01/14
Jimmy Sykes
01/30
Richard Moore
01/15
Verona Gillispie
01/31
Joyce Pendergrass
01/15
Debbie Hunt
01/16
Stephanie Nolte
01/16