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e umc Why the Ashes?
As I was surfing Facebook one day recently, there was a very lively discussion among clergy colleagues about Ash Wednesday and the marking of individuals with ashes and the need or lack thereof to be in community when doing so. I figured if some of my colleagues are wrestling with the whole concept, perhaps there’s a member or two at Aldersgate wondering about the day and the practice as well. So here’s some information so you can wrestle with it, too.
Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance and it marks the beginning of Lent. Ashes were used in ancient times, according to the Bible, to express mourning. Dusting oneself with ashes was the penitent's way of expressing sorrow for sins and faults. An ancient example of one expressing one's penitence is found in Job 42:3-6. Job says to God: "My ears had heard about you, but now my eyes have seen you. 6 Therefore, I relent and find comfort on dust and ashes." (vv. 5-6, CEB) The prophet Jeremiah, for example, calls for repentance this way: "My people, put on funeral clothes and roll in ashes" (Jeremiah 6:26). The prophet Daniel pleaded for God this way: "I then turned my face to my Lord God, asking for an answer with prayer and pleading, and with fasting, mourning clothes, and ashes." (Daniel 9:3). Just prior to the New Testament period, the rebels fighting for Jewish independence, the Maccabees, prepared for battle using ashes: "That day they fasted and wore sackcloth; they sprinkled ashes on their heads and tore their clothes" (1 Maccabees 3:47; see also 4:39).
Other examples are found in several other books of the Bible including, Numbers 19:9, 19:17, Jonah 3:6, Matthew 11:21, Luke 10:13, and Hebrews 9:13. Ezekiel 9 also speaks of a linen-clad messenger marking the forehead of the city inhabitants that have sorrow over the sins of the people. All those without the mark are destroyed.
Each year Ash Wednesday marks the start of a 40-day period which is an allusion to the separation of Jesus in the desert to fast and pray. During this time he was tempted. Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, and Luke 4:1-13. While not specifically instituted in the Bible text, the 40-day period of repentance is also analogous to the 40 days during which Moses repented and fasted in response to the making of the golden calf. (Jews today follow a 40-day period of repenting during the High Holy Days from Rosh Chodesh Elul to Yom Kippur.)
For these reasons and the opportunity to apply them to ourselves, we gather on Ash Wednesday for a service of ashes. This service was held in community at Chester Bethel UMC on February 25. We continue to observe an attitude of prayer and repentance throughout the Lenten season which is the 40 days from Ash Wednesday until Easter but does not include the Sundays along the way. Each Sunday is considered a “little” Easter. The season comes toward its conclusion as we encounter Palm Sunday followed by Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. We’ll be at Hillcrest Bellefonte UMC for worship at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday and then here at Aldersgate at 7 p.m. for Good Friday. I hope you’ll put these important dates on your calendar. I promise you that if you’ll fully immerse yourself in the season of Lent that your Easter morning celebration will be remarkably joyous.
Grace and Peace, Pastor Chris
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DivorceCare at Aldersgate
By Randy Husbands, Facilitator
Wednesdays—6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Library
Please contact Randy Husbands, at 302-383-0230 for more information.
Key Dates for the 2015 Rummage Sale
Accepting drop off donationd at the Rainbow Room Ramp:
Saturday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday April 7 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8 from 9 .m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, April 10—Church Family Presale—times to be announced
Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—SALE DAY—Doors open to the public
The entire week is a wonderful fellowship opportunity for our members and friends. Please stop by any time you have some extra time to help prepare items in any of the events for the sale. On Saturday, please come in support of our church and the community and share the good things going on at Aldersgate as a community of faith.
The last scheduled pick up date is Saturday morning, March 21. To arrange a pick up please contact Chris Burket, Don Moore or Bob Reis.
Chris Burket—609-504-3107
Don Moore—610-558-6817
Bob Reis—302-654-7133
How to Have a Daily Devotional Time
From The Upperroom.org, Submitted by Sarah Ogilby
The phrases "doing devotions" or "having devotions" may
sound foreign or weird. These phrases are simply ways people
describe spending time with God by reading the Bible (and
other Christian literature) and praying. Why bother to read
the Bible and pray? Why is having a regular time with God
important? We spend time with God in order to deepen and
strengthen our relationship with the One who created us and
yearns to be with us.
But because we are all different and each of us has a unique
relationship with God, no one devotional pattern will work for
everyone. And no one way works for anyone all of the time.
Experiment until you find the time of day, content, and length
of time spent that helps you feel connected with God.
BASIC PATTERN
Begin your devotional time by quieting yourself. Take a
few deep breaths and become still. Some people light a
candle or say a simple prayer such as, "O God, open my
heart to hear your message to me in the words I read."
Then read a short passage in the Bible and some
additional reading. A resource such as The Upper Room
can guide you in choosing scripture passages, and its
witness from other believers can help you connect the
words of the Bible with concerns of everyday life.
At the end of your reading time, be silent and wait to see
what words, feelings, or images rise in your heart or tug at
your thoughts. Notice what situations or people come to
mind.
Consider how the words or images connect with your life;
then pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help you to see what
God may be saying to you through what you have read,
thought, and felt.
Say a prayer, asking God to help you follow the guidance
you have received and to be with the people who came to
mind during your reading and reflection.
You may want to record your thoughts and feelings in a notebook or journal, to help you remember what God has been saying to you. Many people find it helpful to write about concerns and to write a prayer as a way to end their devotional time. If you are just beginning to take time for reading the Bible and praying, plan to spend about ten minutes. As you become more comfortable with the process, you may find yourself spending a longer time.
(How to have a daily devotion time Continued on page 3)
GriefShare
GriefShare, a grief recovery support group,
welcomes all those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Tuesday mornings—10 to 11:30 a.m. in room 236
Thursday evenings—7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 236
Please call the church office at 302-478-2575. For more
information: http://www.griefshare.org/
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OTHER IDEAS TO HELP YOU
Start small. Use a resource such as The Upper Room that provides short, daily readings and guides you to look at small portions of scripture. Don't start off planning to spend 30 or 45 minutes.
Keep it manageable. Don't set impossible goals such as reading an entire chapter of the Bible three times a day, every day. Choose a discipline that you can stick with.
Look for help. If you are unfamiliar with the Bible, put a bookmark in the contents page of the Bible you use so you can turn there to find where each book begins. This will save time and help you avoid frustrated searching for a particular reading. If you need help finding something to read that "speaks" to you, ask people at church for suggestions of what they have found helpful.
Find a spiritual "buddy." Ask a friend, co-worker, or someone at church to become your devotions partner. Then, each day, call or e-mail one another to discuss what you have read and what connections you make between the reading and your concerns.
Remember the value of having a pattern. Finding a regular time and place to read the Bible and the day's meditation in The Upper Room helps most people be more consistent in turning their hearts to God. Regularity can become a rhythm that comforts, and having a familiar time and place may help you to settle into God's presence more easily.
Remember the value of being flexible. Doing exactly the same things in the same way can become stale over time. If events in your day interfere with your usual pattern, find another time to read and reflect, or turn your mind to God by singing a Christian song. Don't let a pattern control you and cause you discomfort. The point is to spend time with God, not to do this in a particular way.
Be creative. Try something new from time to time. Here are some possibilities: Read your meditation outside. Write your prayers in a journal. Take a "prayer walk" with the intent of looking for God, and pray in response to the people and situations that come to mind as you walk. Listen to Christian music and talk to God about what it brings to mind.
The most important thing to remember as we try to grow closer to God is that God is already reaching out to us. God is the one who gives us the desire to grow, and God wants us to grow. We just keep showing up, even when we don't particularly feel holy or loving or eager. And we can trust that if we do so, God will show up, too.
Mary Lou Redding is the former Editorial Director of The Upper Room magazine and author of the books The Power of a Focused
Heart, While We Wait, Breaking and Mending, and The Lord's Prayer.
(How to have a daily devotion time Continued from page 2)
Aldersgate Tee Shirts & Aprons for Sale
Order by Sunday, March 22
Tee Shirts are customized for the Rummage Sale and we hope that if you are a Rummage Sale volunteer, you will purchase a shirt to
wear on Sale Day. The aprons and tee shirts have a small cross and flames and Aldersgate logo on the front. Each item is $10 and
100% cotton. Shirts are available in a variety of adult sizes. Aprons are one size fits all. Order forms are
available at the DOV desk, in the HUB or at the
Information Desk.
Please drop order forms and checks, payable to
Aldersgate in the envelope available at the DOV desk.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Jane Prince at 302-478-6268 or
Pam Wright @ 610-358-2479 or
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Each month, milestone anniversaries are listed as well as all those over 50 years. While we can all benefit from knowing that marriages truly can exist for more than 5 decades, we want to recognize those milestone years (i.e. 5, 10 15, 20 ) for all. Congratulations! Amy & Frank Honisch, IV 10 years March 19
If you are not sure we have your anniversary and would like it to be included in the future, please contact Betty Moore (302-478-2575 ext. 117) or [email protected].
All additions or corrections are gratefully accepted to keep our records up to date.
Aldersgate’s UMM December Meeting Tuesday, March 17—Fellowship Hall
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The speaker for the March meeting will be Aldersgate member Scott T. Phillips. He is a lifelong resident of Wilmington and a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and Wilmington University, with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He became a New Castle County Police Officer in 1975 and worked in patrol, crime investigations and crime prevention units. He was a member of a SWAT team including a role as a sniper and is currently a Deputy in the New Castle County Sheriff’s Office.
For the last few years, Scott has been using his police background to write a novel which was published in 2013 entitled “The Dark Side of Death”. He is now working on a sequel titled “The Darker Side of Honor”. Scott has also been active in other related activities such as, Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and is Co-Founder of the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Delaware.
Guests are welcome to attend this or any UMM meeting. If you are not on the “contact “ list, please sign up in the HUB and indicate your choice of sub (turkey, roast beef, Italian and ham). If you have any questions please contact one of the UMM Coordinators who are Bob Bodwell, Bob Hawkins or George McKeown. You can easily reach them by sending an email to [email protected].
Aldersgate UMC is A Caring Community
Intentionally ministering to persons with
mental illness and their families.
March Update
By Don Moore, President
Board of Trustees
A first at Aldersgate! Your Lead Team, with urging from PG&M, Finance, Trustees and Pastor Chris have established a Capital Reserve Fund utilizing a very generous bequest from Helen Lingo. Capital Reserve Fund: The Fund is to provide money for large expenditures necessary to keep Aldersgate’s assets operational, up-to-date and able to fill ministry needs. The need for such a fund has been recognized for years but because the operating fund barely covers expenses it has not been possible. The Operating Fund will provide some annual funding from its 2016 budget. Hopefully other needed funds will come from bequests, individual donations and if needed, earnings from the endowment fund managed by PG&M so that the fund principle will be maintained well into the future. The list of projects for these old assets is long but here are several immediate needs:
Roof—continue sanctuary replacement as well as the flat roof over the office areas ($70,000)
Windows—replace windows in the west side offices, room 237 as well as room 137 and the Library as they leak and are rotting ($3000)
Bathrooms—update church bathrooms on first floor ($20,000)
Berwyn Parsonage—new master bathroom ($20,000) Roof Leaks—Contract was given to Lane Roofing to repair/replace roofing in 4 areas which are leaking. Work will begin when the weather breaks. WiFi—Three new access points (transmitters) were purchased, installed and are being configured, which should soon provide full building access to the internet wirelessly.
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Pre-Rummage Sale Furniture Sale By Don & Linda Moore
Saturday, March 21 from 9 am to noon in the Rainbow Room High quality and excellent condition furniture was recently donated and is in the Rainbow Room (behind the blue curtain). I call it the leather, glass, mirror and bright metal collection. For the actual Rummage Sale on April 11, we need the space, so the following are for sale NOW! The furniture will be displayed (if there is any left) on Saturday March 21 from 9 to noon in the Rainbow Room. Pictures are provided below, please take the time to see first-hand if you think you might be interested.
White Italian leather 3-piece sectional with pillows—$900
Green Italian leather standard length sofa with pillows—$750
Oval glass top dining room table with 6 chairs and extra glass top—$1200
Corner curio cabinet; glass, mirrored and bright metal—$500
Tables; 2 sets each with 2 end tables, coffee table and sofa table, all unique shapes with glass tops—2 ends $400 for 2, coffee and sofa each $300
Lighted entertainment cabinets; 3 independent sections with multi-purposes, in glass and wood; each section (3’x18”x7”) -$300 each
Framed contemporary art; 5 pieces: 2 are 35” x 35” $200 each, 2 are 35” width x 40” high each $200 and 1 is 60” wide x 42” high $300.
24-inch Kenmore Gas Built-in Oven (in-wall)--Never used—$200 with all paperwork These pieces are exciting, particularly for young folks, and for the older generation they might make you feel 10 years younger! If you are anxious and want to make sure you get the items you want or are unable to make the sale on March 21, call Linda or Don Moore (610-558-6817 or [email protected]). You can take a look in the Rainbow Room but please do not pull out furniture as many of the items are precariously stored. First come first served. Thank you.
Must see to appreciate!
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Greetings from your Finance Committee Chair!
By Brett Landis
It’s a new year and perhaps a fresh start at our goals for the year ahead! From my seat,
I’ll keep an eye on our finance goals toward a balanced budget, if you would be sure to
keep pace with your pledge goals for 2015 from our recent “Fund the Blessing”
campaign. Sound like a deal? Tune in to the monthly Messenger for updates!
The chart below brings us up through January 2015 and compares to the same point of January 2014. By illustrating similar 12
month periods, we can see how the past 2 years compare. While it is evident that our income is up, our expenses are up as well.
We’re starting off the year on the right foot.
As I'm sure you've noticed, our February weather has made it challenging to get in to worship the past couple of Sundays. Time
spent in the pews hearing the message really does recharge the batteries and put a great spirit in the heart to face the week
ahead. Our Sunday services are the most frequent opportunity we have to make financial contributions to the church. Without
these, it is difficult to pay the bills. So I ask you to take a moment to consider two other contribution methods. First, use our
“Recurring Giving” feature for automatic deductions from your checking or savings account. Second, visit the Aldersgate website
and use the “Donate” button to make a one time secure contribution through PayPal using your credit or debit card. For more
information on either of these, please see me or call the church office for directions. Thanks so much for your continued support!
Aldersgate is a significant place where disciples are made.
12 Month Look
Jan-2015 Jan-2014 Difference
Income $1,284,003.72 $1,129,078.76 $154,924.96
Expenses $1,214,387.41 $1,122,203.29 $92,184.12
Net Income $69,616.31 $6,875.47
Lily Order Form – Last Day to Order: Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015
Name:
Phone:
Number of plants: Amount enclosed ($14/plant):
Dedication(s): (Example—In honor of John Smith OR In memory of John Smith)
Please enclose payment and order form in a pew envelope, separate from your offering. Thanks!
Make checks payable to Aldersgate with Lily in the memo line.
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ALDERSGATE’S ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Drop-off donations at the Fairfax “RAINBOW ROOM” entrance:
Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
EVENT AREAS
ANTIQUES /COLLECTIBLES - China, Clocks, Mirrors, “Odds & Ends” & Figurines, Special Collections, Paintings
etc.
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE – Jewelry and Fashion Accessories etc.
CHILDREN’S ITEMS – Toys, Clothing, Equipment, etc. (no stuffed animals, toilet equipment, cribs or car seats)
SPORTING GOODS/TOOLS—Games, Equipment, etc. (no treadmills), all types of tools
BOOKS/VIDEO’S/DVD’S – Movies, Games, All Types of Books
HOUSEWARES/WHITE ELEPHANT/SMALL APPLIANCES/PLANTS—Miscellaneous items you’ve saved and
need a new home. All types of small appliances. Please, no televisions or computer electronics. Seedlings,
vegetable, indoor and outdoor plants.
FURNITURE/PICTURES/LAMPS/RUGS – All types in good condition, except sofa beds/hide-a-beds,
mattresses, large entertainment centers.
FOOD – Baked Goods - Breads, Cakes, Pies (bring donations on Friday please)
Breakfast—Don’t miss this!
Lunch—Rick Bett’s specialties!
ADULT CLOTHING – Special Collection for “Clothing Bank Of DE” only “Not for rummage sale”
Stop by to help sort and prep donations anytime we are working at the church. Hours are noted above.
This is a very special time of laughs, fun, fellowship and yes, a bit of hard work! Be part of the event!
Thanks to Grace Episcopal, Mt. Lebanon UMC, St. Mary Magdalen for the loan of tables for our sale!
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CONTACTS FOR DONATION QUESTIONS and “TO VOLUNTEER”
CO-CHAIRS: Mary Jane Prince (302-478-6268 / cell 302-367-6955) – [email protected]
Chris Burket (cell 609-504-3107) [email protected]
ASSISTANTS: Pam Wright (610-358-2479 / cell 302-547-5139) – [email protected] and
Shirley Rollins (302-478-5155 / cell 302-463-8400 – [email protected]
Don & Linda Moore (610-558-6817 / cell 484-354-3278) – [email protected]
INDIVIDUAL EVENT LEADERS
CHILDREN’S ITEMS: Susan Reader (610-358-5753) – [email protected]
Heather Burket (cell 609-504-3112) – [email protected]
ANTIQUES: Pam Wright (610-358-2479 / cell 302-547-5139) – [email protected]
COLLECTIBLES: BJ Houser (610-793-3262) – [email protected]
BOOKS/DVD’S: Betsy Diemer (302-762-6759) – [email protected]
Carolyn Fleckenstein (302-478-4633) / cell 302-584-3351) – [email protected]
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE: Joanne Bodwell (610-459-2029) – [email protected]
Kitty Lugar (302-656-3308 / cell 302- 530-1036) – [email protected]
HOUSEWARES/WHITE ELEPHANT/ SMALL APPLICANCES/PLANTS:
Sandy & Kirk Anderson (302-478-6859)
Sandy (cell 302-383-7636) — [email protected]
Kirk (cell 302-383-7638) – [email protected]
SPORTING GOODS/TOOLS: Mike Houser (610-793-3262 / cell 302-893-1871) – [email protected]
FURNITURE/LAMPS/PICTURES/RUGS: Don & Linda Moore (610-558-6817 / Don’s Cell 484-354-3278) –
FOOD:
Baked Goods—Kathy Daum (Cell 302-690-2996) – [email protected]
Breakfast—Gary Poplos (Sandy Poplos cell 302-388-4514) – [email protected]
Lunch—Rick Betz (302-764-3616 / cell 302-345-8863) – [email protected]
LOGISTICS: Chris Burket (cell 609-504-3107) – [email protected]
Don Moore (610-558-6817) – [email protected]
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICITY: Ken Wright (610-358-2479) – [email protected];
Jim Lardear (302-478-7022) – [email protected]
TREASURER: John Prince (302-478-6268 / cell 302-740-0192) – [email protected] / [email protected]
CLEANUP/PICKUP/SETUP: Scouts, Wilmington Single Volunteers, Goodwill, Chester Bethel UMC, AM Vets, Cancer
Federation
TAX RECEIPTS: Don Moore (610-558-6817) – [email protected]
CASHIERS & MARSHALS: Kelly Truitt (302-652-8702) – [email protected]
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Aldersgate Traditions—Liturgical Calendar & Colors
You may have noticed that the color of the stole that Pastors Chris & Don wear in Traditional services varies. If you are really
observant, you’ll notice that the stoles that the choir members wear are generally the same color and those colors are also
represented most times in the paraments on the altar, pulpit and lectern. The color choice is not accidental and generally reflects
the church calendar or liturgical seasons and associated colors. A brief explanation of the liturgical calendar & colors follows.
Advent – celebrates the coming or birth of Christ and is the beginning of the church new year (any day between November 27 and
December 3; always contains four Sundays; ends Christmas Eve). The traditional liturgical color is purple, however, blue is gaining
popularity. (We use blue.)
Christmas – celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus, begins Christmas Day and lasts for 12 days. The liturgical color is
white.
Epiphany – celebrates the manifestation of the divine nature of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi and begins the
first Sunday in January and varies in length depending on the date set for Easter. It lasts until Septuagesima Sunday, 64 days
before Easter. For the first and last Sundays, the liturgical color is white, for Ash Wednesday, it is purple, and for the other days, it
is green.
Lent – observes a season of penitence (fasting and prayer) and is the season lasting forty-six days (not counting Sundays)
beginning Ash Wednesday and ending the eve of Easter. The liturgical color is purple. On Good Friday, black is substituted.
Ash Wednesday – addresses sin and death and is the day ashes are rubbed on foreheads symbolizing that we are dust,
and to dust we shall return, but with God’s grace we can learn to live this life more fully, embracing our sinfulness,
allowing God to transform us.
Palm Sunday – signals the upcoming end of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week and the day commemorates the
spreading of palms and clothing in Jesus’ path as He entered Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion.
Holy/Maundy Thursday – the word “Maundy” comes from the Latin word for ‘command’ (man datum), the command
Jesus gave His disciples to love one another and the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, sharing
a meal with them, which we call the Last Supper.
Good Friday – a day of mourning and the holy day of meditation for Christians, celebrated the Friday before Easter. It
commemorates the suffering and death on the cross – the Crucifixion of Jesus at Calvary.
Easter – celebrates the commemoration of the Resurrection of Christ and begins on Easter Sunday and continues for fifty days
until Pentecost. The liturgical color is white and gold.
Pentecost – commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and begins the “fiftieth day” after Easter and is
longest season of the church year. It lasts until the first Sunday in Advent. The liturgical color for the first Sunday is red; Trinity,
Christ the King, All Saints Day is white. The liturgical color for all other Sundays following Pentecost Sunday is green. The Season
of Pentecost celebrates that first Pentecost when all those who believed in Jesus Christ were gathered awaiting the coming of the
Holy Spirit. Their being on one accord was a result of things unseen that created an atmosphere celebrating their differences, and
made them one.
While Aldersgate does follow the liturgical calendar, there are times when the Pastor will “change it up” so that the chancel colors
better reflect the intention of the service. For example, red for celebrations, white for baptisms, weddings and funerals.
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A CONVENIENT Way to Support Aldersgate’s Mission & Ministries
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Enter Aldersgate Delaware and select Aldersgate, thereafter, all of your purchases made via that link Aldersgate will receive .05% of the total purchase!
Sharon Jennelly, Director of
Children’s Ministry &
Aldersgate Preschool
302.478.2575 ext.118
Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m. each Sunday morning till May 17th beginning again Sunday, September 13.
Vacation Bible School—Monday, June 22 to 26 from 9 a.m. till noon for all ages. Contact Sharon now on how you can be part of it!
Christian Summer Day Camp at St. Paul’s UMC (on Foulk Road) July 20 to 24 and July 27 to July 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (plus before care 8 to 9 a.m. and/or after care 4 to 6 p.m.); ages 4 years to those who have completed 6th grade.
An Interview With a Child About Recycling By Sharon Jennelly
Aldersgate’s Care for Creation Team asked me to conduct an interview with one of our Pre-K Aldersgate Preschool children.
Me: What is recycling?
Brogan: “We recycle donuts.”
Me: Really?
Brogan: “Yes, we recycle the donut box. That is what we recycle.”
Me: Do you recycle bottles?
Brogan: “Yes we recycle the bottles with the arrows on it.”
Me: What about paper?
Brogan: “Sometimes we put it in the big blue trash can with the yellow top at preschool and cardboard, too!”
Even our beloved Brogan at 5 years old knows to recycle!
Join us for a fun Saturday morning beginning with an egg hunt beginning at 11 a.m. on the
playground (or in the church if raining) then to the fellowship hall for games, crafts, Easter
Bunny, and snacks (Rita’s Water Ice and soft pretzels)!
Great for families with children 10 years old and younger.
This event is an opportunity to share Aldersgate’s fellowship with the community, so bring a
friend and your own Easter basket to collect eggs!
RSVP by Saturday, March 21st: To register the family for this event,
visit the church office, call (302) 478-2575x118, or email
[email protected] and let us know how many
children and their ages will be attending. If you can volunteer to
help, please let Sharon know.
Easter Egg Hunt & Family Celebration
Saturday, March 28 @ 11 a.m.
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Going Green Reminder
If you’re receiving the Messenger now and wish to be dropped
from the distribution, paper or electronic, please contact the
church office at 302-478-2575 or send an email to
Sunday, March 22 at 10 a.m. or noon
Installation date: March 29 at 10 a.m.
If you are considering membership at Aldersgate, you are invited to a new member orientation where you will have the opportunity to learn the values and beliefs of Aldersgate, the United Methodist denomination, and more. Discover where you fit in and how to get connected on your journey of faith. To know more, contact Cheryl Merritt at [email protected].
Sarah Circle Easter Eggs for Sale! By Stacie DiGiacomo, UMW Communications
Butter cream, peanut butter, coconut cream, and chocolate pecan eggs will be available after all church services on March 22 and 29. Price is $8 for a half-pound egg made with lots of love (we won’t mention the sugar). Proceeds from
egg sales support United Methodist Women’s missions for women and children.
Pre-orders will be accepted (but are NOT required) at :
http://eeumw.wufoo.com/forms/umw-easter-egg-preorder
Soup-er Bowl Sunday - Sponsored By Hannah Circle
Thanks to the generosity of the congregation, Aldersgate helped tackle hunger by donating over 900 cans of soup to Neighborhood House Food Pantry. Thank you for your donations and we look forward to Tackling Hunger again next year in Soup-er-Bowl 2016!
You can “BATTLE HUNGER” all year long by bringing non-perishable food items to church each week and placing them in the grocery baskets located around the church. Items are delivered weekly to food pantries in Wilmington.
Hungry Senior Citizens Need You to Volunteer — NOW
By Betty Moore, AUMC Coordinator for MOW
The above is quoted from Scott Lugar’s article in a recent News
Journal. Scott is Meals On Wheels Delaware Board Chairman,
a volunteer driver and AUMC member. I hope you all read
Scott’s article emphasizing the great need of Meals On Wheels
to our senior citizens. I thought it was great, but then I’ve also
been a MOW volunteer for many years. I find it to be very
rewarding to deliver nutritious meals and a friendly smile to
frail seniors who are unable to get out or prepare food for
themselves. Sometimes this volunteer is the only person the
senior sees each day.
For a variety of reasons, many of our Aldersgate volunteers
have had to leave or take a break from MOW. Our goal: to
have enough volunteers to deliver meals just one week per
month! We currently have two vacancies & need volunteers
to deliver on Wednesday and Thursday the last week of each
month. It takes less than two hours & it’s time well spent!
If you are interested in joining our team
or would like more information, please
contact Betty Moore at 302-475-5785
or by e-mail at
Learn About the Altar Guild
Wednesday, March 18 @ 11:30 a.m.
The ladies of the Altar Guild invite all who are interested in
knowing more about the duties of the Altar Guild to a light
lunch and information session. We hope you will join us!
Please RSVP by Monday, March 16 to Mary Jane Prince
302-478-6268 or [email protected]
Share the Journey 12 March 2015
Admission is FREE - but donations will be gratefully accepted. The show is approximately an hour long & suitable for ALL ages!
Come and support our youth!
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Aldersgate Youth Musical “Angels” Program In the theatre, people that provide financial support to help underwrite the cost of doing a show
are called “Angels.” If you would like to become an Aldersgate Youth Musical “Angel,” please
fill out the form below with a check made payable to Aldersgate UMC with Youth Musical in the
subject line. All contributions are tax deductible. Forms and checks should be given to Janet
Atwater, placed in her box in the Hub, or mailed to her at:
Janet Atwater
2 Cossart Manor Road Chadds Ford, PA 19317
THANK YOU!
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Aldersgate Youth Musical “Angels” Program
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
Amount Donated: [ ] $25 [ ] $50 [ ] $100 [ ] $250 [ ] Other ____ May we list your name in the program as an “Angel”? [ ] YES [ ] NO
Presented by the Aldersgate
Youth Players
Performances in the Sanctuary:
Friday, March 6th at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 7th at 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 8th at 2 p.m.
Share the Journey 13 March 2015
Combined Choirs of North Wilmington Concert
Palm Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m.
Brandywine Valley Baptist Church 7 Mount Lebanon Road Wilmington, DE 19803
The Aldersgate Chancel Choir will once again collaborate with the Combined Choirs of North Wilmington for a special Palm Sunday presentation of a new work by Dan Forrest titled Requiem for the Living.
The concert is scheduled to take place on Palm Sunday, March 29, 3 p.m. at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church and will feature the choirs of Aldersgate UMC, Brandywine Valley Baptist, St. Paul’s UMC, and Faith Presbyterian. Complete with full orchestra, soloists, and additional selections, this is a don’t miss event for our church communities! An offering will be collected during the concert with the proceeds going to assist in funding a new music initiative for beginning string players in Wilmington’s inner city.
Notes from The Music Guy
Jeffrey Manns
Director of Music Ministry
(302) 478-2575 ext. 120
Taber Smith (Co-Lay Leader) Running in the 119th Boston Marathon on April 20
It will be his 16th marathon and he is running for the Boston Children’s Hospital. All donations will go
100% to pediatric care, research, training and community service, ensuring the best care is available to
children from around the world. There is no “middle-man”- he pays for his own race entry, lodging,
travel, etc. Additionally, all donations are 100% tax-deductible.
Donating is very easy and can be done in two secure methods. The easiest is to donate online (email
[email protected] for the link) or a check made to “Boston Children’s Hospital” can be mailed to
him at 326 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19803. No amount is too big or small- even if it is a simple
prayer for the kids.
Royal Lowthert (Aldersgate’s charity administrator) requested that this be shared with you. It
costs you nothing and benefits our church!
Dear Charity Administrator,
This email is to notify you that Aldersgate United Methodist Church has been issued a $31.80 donation from the AmazonSmile
Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between October 1 and December 31, 2014. The donation was deposited
to your organization's bank account on or before Feb 15, 2015. It may take several days for the donation to appear in the account.
There are several ways that you, your family and friends can support Aldersgate as you shop on Amazon.com:
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Church.
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Aldersgate United Methodist Church—A significant place where disciples are made!
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Pastor Chris’ Message 1
How to Have a Daily Devotional Time 2
Shirts & Aprons for Sale 3
Trustee March Update 4
UMM News 4
Pre-rummage Sale Furniture Sale 5
Finance Update 6
Easter Lily Order Form 6
AUMC Annual Rummage Sale Flyer 7, 8
Aldersgate Traditions—Liturgical Calendar & Colors 9
Children’s Ministry News 10
UMW News 11
Hungry Senior Citizens Need Your Help 11
Youth Musical—Angel Form 12
Combined Choirs Concert 13
Taber Smith—Boston Marathon 13
Important Dates for Lent & Easter 14
What’s Inside...What’s Inside...What’s Inside...
2015 Lenten Sermon Series —The Power Points of Life
February 22 The Power to Rise Again —Mark 16: 1-8
March 1 The Power to Belong—Acts 4: 32-35
March 8 The Power to Make a Difference—Acts 16: 1-5
March 15 The Power to Begin Again—Acts 3: 12-19
March 22 The Power to Be Saved—Acts 4: 5-12
March 29 Palm Sunday—10 a.m. Unified Worship
9 a.m. Sunday School
April 2 Maundy Thursday Service @ 7 p.m. Hillcrest-Bellefonte UMC
April 3 Good Friday Service @ 7 p.m. Aldersgate UMC
April 5 Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service @ 6:30 a.m. @ Mt. Lebanon UMC, 850 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Wilmington De, 19803 (Pancake breakfast follows)
Contemporary @ 9 a.m. @ Aldersgate UMC
Traditional @ 11 a.m. @ Aldersgate UMC
Important Dates for Lent & Easter