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This Week at Aldersgate
Today, December 219:00 am Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108)9:00 am Children’s Sunday School10:00 am Combined Service of Lessons and Carols (Sanctuary)11:15 am Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108)5:30 pm Praise Band Christmas Drama (S)
Monday, December 226:00 pm Instrumental Ensemble (S)6:30 pm COSA (111)
7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 119 (FH, 106,107)7:00 pm Families Anonymous (108)
Tuesday, December 2310:00 am Quilters Guild (FH)1:30 pm Alzheimers support group (208)5:30 pm Total Restoration Ministry (108)
Wednesday, December 24Church Offices Closed5:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service7:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service11:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Thursday, December 25—
Merry Christmas!Church Offices Closed
Friday, December 26Church Offices Closed
Saturday, December 278:00 am Sat. Morning Men’s Group (208)
Key:
CR = Choir RoomFH = Fellowship HallHR = Hospitality Room
K = KitchenOS = Old Sanctuary
Unfin. FH = Unfinished Fellowship Hall
WC = Welcome Center
Invitation to Devotional Writers
Aldersgate UMC will be creating a 2015
Lenten Devotional with inspirational
messages from our own congregation.In this booklet, each day from Ash
Wednesday (Feb 18) through Easter
Sunday (April 5) will feature Scripture
and individual messages for your
thoughtful reflection during Lent. ALL
AGES are welcome, including children
and Youth.
If you can contribute, sign up in church
today and send an email to Melissa
King with your full name, email
address, phone # and date for your
entry. Send to: [email protected].
You will receive writing guidelines
electronically. If you need a printed
copy, please pick them up in the church
office. Writing is due January 17.
Christmas Offering this year benefits:Christmas Offering this year benefits:
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity
Imagine No MalariaImagine No Malaria
Make checks payable to “AUMC” withMake checks payable to “AUMC” with
“Christmas Offering” in the memo line.“Christmas Offering” in the memo line.
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December 21, 2014 — Fourth Sunday in Advent — 10 AM Service of Lessons and Carols
Prelude “Prepare Him Room”
Praise Band
Welcome Rev. Scott Davis
Welcome to Aldersgate and to this worship experience! Please take a moment to sign the
attendance pad found at the end of each pew and then pass it down to your neighbor. If you
have a prayer request please complete the blue card found in your pews and pass it to the
ushers during the opening hymn.
Meditation “God Rest Ye Merry” arr. Judy Phillips
Aldersgate Ringers
*Call to Worship Karen SmithLeader: Jesus, God sent you in mercy to be to be Emmanuel, God-with-us.
People: Teach us the compassion of God.
Leader: Jesus, your life took flesh in the mercy of Mary's womb.
People: We rejoice in the compassion of Mary.
Leader: Jesus, your family took shape in the mercy of Joseph's welcome.
People: We give thanks for the compassion of Joseph.
Leader: Jesus, your holy family knew the struggle of the poor, when they were
refused the mercy of shelter in Bethlehem.
People: Teach us the compassion of God; Lead us in the ways of justice and mercy.
*Processional Hymn 250 "Once in Royal David's City" IRBY
*Opening Prayer
O Loving God, We await the birth of your Child, Jesus, whom you send into the world to showus the way of compassion. Let us follow Jesus with courage and joy across all the boundaries
of our human difference. Open our hearts and our communities, that they may be places
where your goodness is recognized, and your generosity is shown to all our sisters and
brothers. All this we ask in the name of Jesus, your beloved Child and our brother. Amen.
First Lesson Genesis 3:8-19 Rev. Chris Fuss
Hymn 216 “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” ES IST EIN ROS
Lighting of the Advent Candles Jim & Dottie Garman, Jack Carroll
Response Hymn 204 “Emmanuel, Emmanuel”
Come Now Children
All children are invited to come forward as the congregation sings: “Come, now, children, this
is your time; God loves you, we love you, you are the gift of our church!”
Children’s Message Rev. Chris Fuss
Following the Children's Message children may return to sit with their families or attend
Children's Church (for children ages Pre-K through 5th grade) downstairs. Following the
Worship service children in Pre-K and Kindergarten may be picked up from room 110 by their
END OF THE YEAR GIVING
As the end of the year approaches, some have shared that you are planni
last days of the year. Others may not know about your total giving ability u
your bonus or other financial results. Here are available options.
You may always contact Betty Muri, Head Counter, at 434-295-6869 o
to arrange your giving at this busy time of the year.
Give at one of these remaining worship services:
-Wednesday, December 24, 5:00, 7:30, or 11:00 (marked “General Bud
-Sunday, December 28, 2014, 10:00 and 11:30 am
Use your bank’s bill pay system or mail your check to Aldersgate Unite1500 Rio East Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, postmarked by Decem
If giving stock or funds managed by a broker, ask for a transfer to be comp
Bring your gift to the church office, 8:30 am – 4:30, pm by Wednesday
Thank you for making a difference in countless lives in this community and
January Sermon Series
T AKING C ARE OF BODY AND SOIt’s a new year and a great opportunity to take better care of our physi
Come find out how to better do this in this new series beginning Januar
January 4
A Journey of a Thousand Miles
January 11
The Body and Soul Connection
January 18
Eat God’s Foods
January 25
Keep Moving
February 1
Sleep Well
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The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God
and in honor of her children by Jenny Mathews.
Thank you to all the precious children who participated in our Nativity Play, their parents, and
the wonderful volunteers. All these people made it possible for the children to do an
awesome job of sharing the true meaning of Christmas with us. The Blue Ridge Area Food
Bank appreciates the donation of 112 pounds of food and $20. Thanks for everyone's help
and generosity with this event. May each of you enjoy celebrating Christ's birth! Karen Smith
(Nativity Play Director)
AUMC Christmas Ornament Sale – A special brass Christmas tree ornament depicting our
church was created for the 50
th
reunion last year. These ornaments will be on sale this Sundayin the SipNChat area. The cost of each is $15.00.
The Friendship Class will be in recess on Sunday, December 28. We will start a study of the
apostle Paul on January 4. We will use the PBS documentary "In the Footsteps of St. Paul, with
David Suchet," supplemented with readings from Paul's letters, and Acts of the Apostles. We
invite all who are interested to join us.
Please Pray For … Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Sandy Checchi; Nancy Clark; Victor
Connor; Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; June Moon Gaedecke; Chad
Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Thomas Hamlin; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy Jones; Jeremy Long;
Zander Mawyer; Ralph Miller; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver; Renee Parson; Nancy Reed; Paula
Smith; Bunny Taylor; Penny Troutman; Travis Whetzel; Ernestine Williams; Dannie Wright
New Member Class, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Friendship Class (acrossfrom the church office) Join other newcomers and those interested in membership to learn
more about what it means to become a part of the Aldersgate faith community. We’ll be
exploring beliefs, practices, and resources which help make faith a way of life. Contact Rev.
Scott Davis, [email protected] or 434.973.5806 to indicate your interest in attending.
MINISTERING TO THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS — Did you know that many parents who have children
with special needs are not able to find a church home because nothing is in place for their
child and family on Sunday mornings? Well it's time to change this! Beginning in 2015 any
family in our community who would like to chat about what participation at AUMC could look
like, due to special needs in their family, are encouraged to contact me. We will meet and
make a plan so that their family is able to participate in the life of our church! Please share
this information with any family you know who might need special accommodations. Also, if
you're interested in helping in any way (no experience with children of differing abilitiesrequired) or you know someone who enjoys working with special needs children, youth, or
adults please contact me. -Rachel Miller, Director of Ministries with Young People,
[email protected], 434-973-5806
parents/guardians. Children in grades 1st through 5th may be picked up
their parents/guardians.
Second Lesson: Genesis 22:15-18
Hymn 229 “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”
Third Lesson: Isaiah 9:2,6 –7
Hymn 218 “It Came upon the Midnight Clear”
Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-3a; 4a; 6-9
Carol: “Gloria” (from Messe-Credo, K. 257) W. A. Mozart (ar
Chancel Choir
Fifth Lesson: Luke 1:26 –35; 38
Homily “Mary, Full of Grace”
Hymn 224 “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
Sixth Lesson: Luke 2:1; 3-7
Hymn 245 “The First Noel”
Seventh Lesson: Luke 2:8-16
Hymn 242 “Love Came Down at Christmas”
Eighth Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12
Carol: “Carols of Joy” Instrumental Ensemble
Ninth Lesson: Gospel of John 1: 1 –14
Hymn 240 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Mission Moment Lenten Devotional
Offering
Offertory: “Good King Wenceslas”
Aldersgate Ringers
*Doxology 238 (Refrain only)
Gloria in Excelsis Deo!
*Blessing
Postlude: “Cavalcade of Christmas”
Instrumental Ensemble
You are invited to join in food and conversation at Sip-N-Chat, to your left a
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Poinsettias and Mission KitsChristmas 2014
Our thanks to all who have donated poinsettias and contributed towards
Mission Kits to be taken to the Annual Conference in June of 2015. Poinsettias
may be taken home after the 11:00 pm Christmas Eve service.
PoinsettiasIn Honor Of y
Our grandchildren Gordon and Rita Yager
In Loving Memory Of y
Harriett Bill Adams
Merle Bickel Mary Bickel
Hubert and Eleanor Cage Dot Cage
Jerry and Ricky Carter Eleanor and Wendy Carter
John Davis and Harold Fuss Chris and Carolyn Fuss
Wayne K. Hamlin and Jeffrey W. Hamlin Jeanne HamlinPenny Chiminello Betty Muri
Brent Olsen Jennifer Olsen
Homer Richards Dorothy Richards
Gene and Scott Riddle Maxine Riddle
My husband, Pete Shifflette Clara Shifflette
Norma Stotz Bud Stotz
Dee and Virginia Smucker Caroline S. Taylor
Beth Yager Walton Gordon and Rita Yager
Mission KitsIn Honor Of y
Jon-Ryan Burris Dawn T. Burris
My sisters and their families Dot Cage
Our children and grandchildren J
Our family Ch
My children and grandchildren
Grandchildren R
Stephanie & Nico, Shannon & Jason, Travis & Alisa R
Our grandchildren Deb
My grandchildren, Connor, Sarah, and Claire
Our sons and their families R
To the Glory of God and in honor of my church family
In Loving Memory Of
Our parents Ji
Delphine “Sam” Gibbs Raymond Jarrell and loved ones
Gladys F. Painter and Robert E. Painter
Wayne Hamlin De
Our parents and Judy Sharff R
Norma Stotz
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Bill Ward
My beloved mother, Lillian LaRose
To the Glory of God Jeanne Bono
Aldersgate’s Advent Christmas Celebratio
Sunday, December 21— The Fourth Sunday of Ad
10:00 am Combined Service of Lessons and Caro
Sunday, December 21
5:30 pm, Praise Band Christmas Drama
Christmas Eve Services— All will have candlelight and c
Family Christmas Eve Service, 5:00 pm
Traditional Christmas Eve Service, 7:30 pm
Contemplative Christmas Eve Service, 11:00 pm