This Week at Aldersgate Today, September 14 9:00 am Revelation Class (208) 9:00 am Youth Sunday School (111) 9:30 am Praise Band Small Group (211) 10:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108) 11:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Monday, September 15 HWGA sale (lower level) 6:00 pm Finance (208) 6:30 pm COSA (111) 7:00 pm Church Council (208) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 119 (OS) 7:00 pm Families Anonymous (108)

Tuesday, September 16 HWGA sale (lower level) 10:00 am Quilters Guild (OS) 10:00 am Rev. David Canada mtg. (108) 12:30 pm Friendship Luncheon at DoubleTree 1:30 pm Alzheimers support group (208) 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry (208) 5:30 pm Total Restoration Ministry (108) 7:00 pm Sam Gibbs Circle (OS) 8:00 pm Milen Parashkevov concert (S)

Wednesday, September 17 HWGA sale (lower level) 1:00 pm Staff meeting (Lead Pastors office) 5:30 pm Small Group Prayer mtg. (108) 6:15 pm Covenant Discipleship (Parlor)

Thursday, September 18 HWGA sale (lower level) 10:00 am Mary Mills Circle (OS) 11:00 am DS mtg. (208) 6:00 pm Praise Band rehearsal (S) 6:30 pm Sweet Adelines (OS) 7:00 pm Class meeting (108)

Friday, September 19 HWGA sale (lower level)

Saturday, September 20 HWGA Sale sale (lower level) 8:00 am Sat. Morning Mens Group (FC)

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September 14, 2014 Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost 10:00 AM Worship Service

Prelude "Morning Reverie" Steven Scott

Welcome Rev. Chris Fuss 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. Kindly silence all electronic devices as we prepare to worship.

*Call to Worship Kay Ansell Leader: Welcome to you, the weak and the strong. People: Christ Jesus welcomes us here. Leader: Welcome to you, sinners and saints. People: Gods grace embraces us all. Leader: Welcome to you, forgiven and forgiving. People: The Spirit binds us in unity and love.

*Opening Hymn 384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling BEECHER

*Opening Prayer Almighty and merciful God, we know that when we offend another, we offend you. We are aware that we have often allowed the shadow of hate to cloud our souls, hiding the light from our unseeking eyes. We have said unpleasant and hurtful things to our brothers and sisters when they failed to live up to our expectations. Grant that we might find that spark of love that ever burns within us, the love that you have shown to us even when we failed you. Fan the embers of that love until it roars again in flames of love, peace, and reconciliation. Forgive us our sins and help us to forgive those who have sinned against us. Lead us into new life through your Son Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of all. Amen. MICHAEL J. O'DONNELL

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!

On Sunday, September 28th from 11:10-11:30 all adults and youth who volunteer or work with children and youth at Aldersgate UMC are asked to gather for a review of the church's Child Protection Policy and our procedures at AUMC. As everyone begins heading back to school for the year it's the perfect time to get together and review the policies and procedures in place to make sure our children, families, and volunteers are safe at all times. Sandi Abbott, AUMC Children's Safety Coordinator, and Rachel Miller, Director of Ministries with Young People, will spend 15-20 minutes with all volunteers and staff who work directly with children and youth. Please makes plans now to attend. (Location in the church TBA)

AMP is currently in search of a Drummer with intermediate to advance skill levels (kit provided). This position require attending practice on Thursday nights, providing music for the AMP service on Sundays at 11:30 and a willingness to support other musical activities within the church and community. For information, contact Chelsea at CA.Morse109@gmail.com.

A Note of Thanks It is very difficult to adequately express our sincere appreciation to our Aldersgate Family for the outpouring of Christian Love we received after the passing of my wife, Harriett, through cards, food, attendance at ceremonies, and the wonderful reception after the service. May God bless you all. Bill Adams and family

Three opportunities to pray with Aldersgate!

Wednesday Night Prayer: Scripture, prayer, silence, and conversation: Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM - Room 108. All are welcome to just show up and join us in prayer. This does not require a weekly commitment - if the Holy Spirit is moving you to prayer come join us for an hour!

Thursday Prayer Walk! Thursday, September 18th 6:30 - 7:30 PM. We will prayer walk local neighborhoods which are close to Aldersgate and within our one mile radius. We will meet under the covered walkway by the office entrance at 6:30 PM. All are welcome - no experience necessary!

Spiritual Growth Prayer Challenge: This week please pray for 15 minutes a day specifically for Pastor Scott; Pastor Chris; and our church staff. Lift them up in prayer that they might glorify God in all their actions and lead us to continue to grow God's Kingdom here on earth!

New Dinner Groups This Fall A great opportunity to meet and get to know others, dinner groups meet once a month for a pot-luck meal in someone's home or at a restaurant, depending on what works best for each set of participants. Groups are shuffled every 3 months. This is open to anyone within and beyond the Aldersgate community. Simply indicate your interest the response card found in Sunday's worship bulletin. For more information, please contact Melissa King:mdking26@gmail.com or 434.973.4778.

Fall Potluck Gathering Spend an informal Saturday evening, sharing a relaxed meal and meeting new people, at the home of Billie Campbell and Raymond Keneipp in Earlysville. We will send out dates to those expressing an interest. Come if you can and bring your favorite dish. Sign up by sending an e-mail to Billie Campbell at billiecampbell@earthlink.net.

Have an announcement to put in the bulletin or e-Note? Please send your submissions to Aldersgate@cvaumc.org AND scottdavis@cvaumc.org. Weekly deadline is Wednesday NOON.

College Student Care Packages Can you believe it's time for another school year to start?! With that in mind, please let me know any Aldersgate affiliated college student's address that you may have. We send out care packages during exam times twice a year and the kids really enjoy them and are glad to know that their church family is thinking about them. But we can't send out the packages if we don't have the name and address! Please get the information to either the church office or directly to Susan Reed (973-0766; you can leave message or reedr3va@netzero.com). Thanks!

Baked Potato and Salad Lunch, Sunday, September 21 September is Hunger Action Month and to raise awareness of the 50 million people in the United States who are hungry or food insecure, the Outreach and Missions Team is inviting you to join us for a Baked Potato and Salad Lunch on Sunday, September 21, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the oldfellowship hall on the lower level. The cost is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family. Children aged 3 and under eat free. Proceeds will benefit the Society of St. Andrew. Since 1983, the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) has salvaged fresh, nutritious produce from American farms - produce that otherwise would be left to rot - and delivered it to agencies across the nation that serve the poor. SoSA helps feed America's hungry three ways: Gleaning Network, Potato & Produce Project and Harvest of Hope. To learn more, visit www.endhunger.org or contact Susan Painter smpainter@comcast.net or 434-973-9522.

Honduras Mission Trip Update Ann Galione and Rachel Miller will be leaving for Worldwide Heart to Heart in Honduras in October. Right now about $2,000 is still needed to make this trip a reality. If you are able to give (any amount) please make your check payable to AUMC with "VIM" (Volunteers in Mission) in the memo line.

Women's Bible Study Begins October 1st Women of Aldersgate: You're invited to join together for a Women's Bible Study every Wednesday night at the home of Rachel Miller. The Women's Study will begin on Wednesday, October 1st and be held from 7-8:30pm. The study will begin with the Book of Ruth so feel free to start reading now and don't forget to bring your Bible! (Please contact Rachel to let her know you will be attending and to get directions to her home, which is less than 2 miles from the church - rachelmiller@cvaumc.org)

Youth Room Construction Begins This summer the Trustees and several volunteers worked hard to move the formerly downstairs offices of Associate Pastor Chris Fuss and Director of Ministries with Young People Rachel Miller upstairs closer to other staffers. Now it's on to converting downstairs classrooms into a new designated space for our youth. Demolition of pre-existing walls has already taken place and now it's on to construction. Stay tuned for details!

Childrens Message Rev. Chris Fuss Following the Children's Message children may return to their seats to enjoy Worship with their families.

Anthem Praise Ye The Lord of Hosts Camille Saint-Sans Chancel Choir

Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:43-48 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Frequently Asked Questions of Faith: Why Should I Love My Enemies? Rev. Chris Fuss

Hymn of Prayer 328 Surely the Presence of the Lord

Pastoral Prayer Rev. Chris Fuss

The Lords Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Mission Moment Susan Painter

Offering Prayer

Offertory "Come, Sweet Peace of God" Edward Broughton

*Doxology 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below: Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Hymn of Commitment 431 Let There Be Peace on Earth WORLD PEACE

*Benediction

*Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. Please greet your neighbor as we move to Sip-N-Chat, to your left as you exit the sanctuary.

*Postlude "Paean of Triumph" Lani Smith *please stand as you are able

Aldersgate United Methodist Church September 14, 2014 11:30 AM Service

Gathering One Thing Remains

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. Kindly silence all electronic devices as we prepare to worship. We hope this worship experience is uplifting and revitalizing for you!

Worship Set Forever Reign

Childrens 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) in room 106 downstairs. Following the Worship service they may be picked up by their parents/guardians.

Scripture Matthew 5:43-48 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Frequently Asked Questions of Faith: Why Should I Love My Enemies? Rev. Chris Fuss

Mission Moment Susan Painter

Offering Better Is One Day

Communion All the Way My Savior Leads Me All who are seeking to respond to the grace of Jesus Christ are invited to share in Holy

Communion. Come to the Communion station as you feel led, receive a piece of bread, and dip the bread in the chalice. Following communion you may pray at the kneeler.

The Lords Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be

done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Community Moment: If you are feeling called to get connected at AUMC we encourage you to talk to one of the greeters or pastors to see how to get started. Send Off I Am Free

Benediction Peace Be With You.

Please Pray For Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Sandy Checchi; Nancy Clark; Victor Connor; Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; Harold Fuss; June Moon Gaedecke; Chad Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Thomas Hamlin; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy Jones; Lillian LaRose; Zander Mawyer; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver; Renee Parson; Nancy Reed; Schwaner Family; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Penny Troutman; Travis Whetzel; Ernestine Williams; Dannie Wright

The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God.

CALLING ALL LADIES If you are looking for a opportunity to get to know other women in our church, please consider attending a Circle meeting. In September, after a summer break, our 2 Circles will resume meeting monthly for a time of fellowship, spiritual growth and missions. The Sam Gibbs Circle meets on the third Tuesday at 6:30 pm which will be September 16. The Mary E. Mills Circle meets on the third Thursday at 10:00 am which is September 18. We will be making plans for our next Project Linus Make a Blanket Day on October 18 and for preparing a meal for PACEM guest on November 18. We meet by our United Methodist Women display in the Sip n Chat room. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Here WEE Grow Again! Childrens Consignment Sale

All this week! Thursday, Sept. 18, 10am to 6pm (50% off) Monday, Sept. 15, 10am to 6pm (Full Price) Friday, Sept. 19, 10am to 6pm (50% off) Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10am to 6pm (Full Price) Saturday, Sept. 20, 10am to 6pm (75% off) Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10am to 6pm (25% off most items)

Celebrate Fay Painter's Hakuna Matata, TODAY at 4:00 pm This Tuesday AUMC member Fay Painter leaves for a long walk on the El Camino de Santiago in Spain to raise funds for the Africa Lighthouse Baptist Church, a local congregation ministering to African refugees and immigrants under the leadership of Pastor Peter Chege. Come by the Sip & Chat area at Aldersgate this Sunday, 4:00 pm, for an informal time of blessing and conversation as we help Fay get started on this adventure.

Praise Expo II, Sunday, September 27, 4:00 - 9:00 pm All are invited to join in a evening of contemporary Christian music, celebration, and joy at Aldersgate's Praise Expo II. Four musical groups are already on board with more to come. Local churches and charitable organizations are welcome to provide informational displays throughout the event. There is no charge for admission. Collections will be taken for suitable causes. Food services provided by a local vendor. Free deserts, snacks, and drinks.