Announcements…….

Today’s 2nd Offering is for Broadway Christian Church - Inasmuch Ministry The Ministry is a group of diverse congregations within the Fort Wayne metro area, whom the Lord has called to help the needy of the community. “Helping people in need, offering hope through a relationship with Jesus Christ and promoting personal responsibility” is their mission statement and explains the entire approach to assistance. Their goal is to refer clients to one of our 28 partner churches in their own neighborhood. They minister to approximately 4,000 head of households annually. To learn more, talk to Roy Horther at (260) 432-1524 ext. 250. Thank you for your support!

United Methodist Youth Fellowship resumes tonight! All Middle School & High School youth are invited to come for great music, devotions, huddle groups, & fun! 6:30-7:45pm Down Under.

Fusion for Kids and Fusion for Youth coming this October at 10:00am. Watch for details!

Jolly Gaters Luncheon on Tuesday, September 16th in the Lounge at 12:00 p.m. The program will be a short presentation and organ recital by Phyllis Lahr, the Church Organist in the Sanctuary. Come and enjoy! Contact Roy Horther for further information by phone at (260) 432-1524, ext. 250.

Ladies please plan to attend the UMW Fall Kick-off in the Lounge on Tuesday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. We will be having an ice cream social.

It’s almost here - - Sunday, September 28, 2014, 2:30 p.m. Marlane’s 25 Year Celebration, Farewell Concert and Potluck Dinner! There will be a Cake Reception after the Heartbeat Service, the Concert at 2:30 p.m. and a potluck immediately following the concert. Sign-up for the potluck in the MarketPlace.

Bible Study for the whole family on Wednesday nights! Kid’s Club (Kindergarten – 5th grade) & Youth Bible Study (6th grade - 12th grade) 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Discipleship Bible Study (adults) from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Many thanks to those are leading the Sunday morning children’s classes this year... Melissa and Cameron Cook, Emily and Paul Richwine, Amy Smith, Marie Metzler, Carole Krizon, Nancy Schantz, Erin Adams, David Carter, Joy Millay, Kelly Leland, and La Donna Weber for serving the church by teaching the children!

Vocalists and instrumentalists are needed for the Genesis Service. There are openings for both youth and adults, singers, guitar players, drummers, brass, wind strings and more. Regular re-hearsals are on Wednesdays between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. For more information contact Chuck Scott at 260-418-6845 or e-mail chuckscottfw@gmail.com.

Aldersgate Academy has current openings for fulltime and substitute teachers. Contact Mary Lambert at (260) 432-4507 for job requirements or to apply. Or e-mail your resume to Mary at aldersgateacademydirector@gmail.com

We served 156 guests 187 meals at Me-’N-U on Thursday, September 4, 2014

Always dreamed of playing the piano? You’re not too old to learn. See Phyllis Lahr about her Senior Citizen Specials beginning in the month of October. Ten (10) private lessons @ $100.00.

Can you help? We need drivers who can take people to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store and to church. Not always….just occasionally. Imagine getting to know more about someone you see in church every week. Your help is greatly appreciated! Interested parties should talk with Kathy Routen.

What time is it? …….. It’s UMW Rummage Sale Time! Just bring those unwanted, unneeded items to the church for the UMW Fall Rummage Sale on October 9th. We will start collecting your items on September 28th in Room 133. Call Lisa in the office (260) 432-1524 with questions.

Anyone interested in hearing more about the new format for Ruth Circle, please join us Tuesday at the UMW Fall Kick-off and Ice Cream Social. Would love to see some new faces! If you should have any questions contact Leslie Kitch at (260) 437-3370, Jill DeCamp at (260) 760-3879 or Lynette Jehl at (260) 615-0275 for more information.

My sister, Mrs. Vera Schilling, will be 96 on October 6. She loves to get mail and I felt a “Card Party” would be fun. Her address is: c/o Heritage of Huntington - 1180 West 500th North - Huntington Indiana, 46750 ~Thank you, Barbara Beckwith

Welcome...

Sticking with Faithfulness

Living the Fruitful Life

The Aldersgate Community United Methodist Church 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 260-432-1524 www.aldersgatecommunity.com aldersgatefortwayne@gmail.com

Worship Service Times Sunday 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m.

Scripture Reading Lamentations 3:21-26

THE STREET VOLUNTEERS Street Volunteers-

Chris Stine

Hannah Stine

Alexis Stine

Danielle Stine

Ryan Birkey

Jay Wilhelm

Bob Kent

Phyllis Kent

David Carter

Ned Hart

Gene Dominique

Keith Henline

Brenda Henline

Ellie Nickeson

Eric Nickeson

Hannah Nickeson

Grace Nickeson

Rex Stinson

Darrell Blanton

Becky Sawyer

Joan Schell

John Schell

Johnny Schell

Sally Witwer

Brian Witwer

Bruce Guebard

Doug Kelsey

Brian Schafer

Les Voyles

Dick Schwartz

Jon Capps

Shad Igney

Sara Kruger

Lunches-

Lynette Jehl

Jodi Haley

Kim O’Connor

Joy Millay

Amy Smith

Sound-

Andrew White

James O’Connor

Original Planning Group 2009-

Joan Schell, Ned Hart, Jay Wilhelm, Chris Stine, Derek Weber,

Erin Adams, Eric Clark, Jennifer Craft, Jodi Haley, Lynette Jehl,

Leslie Kitch, Keith Nettleton, Jill Bixler

Our Mission: To Create Contagious Christian Community... That gathers together in worship in forms and expressions that are dynamic, meaningful and open all

Heartbeat

You Were Made for This! WORSHIP

September 14, 2014 9:00 a.m.

*INDICATES EVERYONE STAND - WHEN ABLE BOLD TYPE INDICATES ALL SPEAK

Gathering Music “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” arr. Marianne Kim

“Peace Descending” arr. Franklin Ritter

“Spirit of the Living God” arr. Edward Broughton

Greetings and Ministries

Prelude “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” setting by Donald Hustad Call to Worship

O Lord, You alone know what is good for me; do, therefore, what seems best to you.

Give to me or take from me; conform my will to yours. Grant that, with humble and perfect submission, and in holy confidence, I

may receive the order of your eternal Providence;

And may equally adore all that comes to me from you, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

--Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French philosopher, mystic, mathematician.

*Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness ” Hymn #140 (Children come forward on 3rd verse)

Children’s Time

Prayer for Illumination Scripture Lamentations 3:21-26

The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God

Anthem “Jesus Is All The World To Me” Lloyd Larson

Sermon Great Is Your Faithfulness

Rev. Dr. Derek C. Weber

*Hymn “Give to the Winds Thy Fears” Hymn #129

Offering “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” arr. Lloyd Larson

Litany of Confidence in the Faithfulness of God I will lift up my eyes to the mountains: what is the source of my help?

My help will come from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not allow your foot to slip; Your guardian will not slumber.

Behold, the Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. The Eternal is your Keeper, the Lord is your shade at your right

hand.

The sun shall not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will guard you from all evil; He will protect your being.

The Lord will guard you, coming and going, from this time forth, and forever. Amen.

This Week at Aldersgate….

Our Ministry Staff Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Derek Weber

Associate Pastor & Pastor to Families: Rev. Christopher Millay Parish Visitor: Ellen Rhoades Senior Adult Ministries Coordinator: Roy Horther

Director of Music & Worship Arts Ministries: Marlane Sturm Music Director: Chuck Scott Organist: Phyllis Lahr

Director of New Generations’ Ministry: Joan Schell New Generations’ Ministry Assistant: Trish Fry

New Generations’ Volunteers with Youth: Kara Hackett & Jessica Baughan Financial Assistant: Deb Eckler Organizational Support Specialist: Lisa Beerbower Tech Ministry Coordinator: Andrew White Night Host: Ken Arend Volunteer Librarian: Mary Clark Custodians: Roy Horther & Tina Mihalec

Volunteer Church Manager: David Carter

In Our Thoughts and Prayers: Deidra Gulley, Jim Gardner, Joyce, Diane Will, Lydia Miller, Marge Brintzenhofe, Anne Weber, Janet Strauch, Julie Amos, Marie Albert, Elise Angelette & family, Cynthia Joyce, Carol Klaehn, Kari Steinle, Gary Porter, Bill Kidder, Al Kruetzman, Steve Zurawski, Ruth White, children in need, our adopted Lindley Elementary School staff, students and their families, the Inasmuch Ministry, the

Lisa Floyd Family at the death of her Mother, Hyla Snider

The Sacrament of Communion The Great Thanksgiving Hymnal page 13

The Lord’s 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.

Receiving

Music during communion “Day by Day and with Each Passing Moment” Prayer after Receiving

*Hymn “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” Hymn #117

*Benediction

Postlude “Postlude on a Welsh Tune” arr. Robert Graham

SUN 9/14

9:00 a.m. - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary Cradle Care, 0-2yrs., 120 Three year olds - 5th grade begin in Worship with families & transition to classes following Children’s Time 10:00 a.m. - Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. - International Bible Study, 129 11:00 a.m. - Genesis Worship, Street Cradle Care, 0-3 years, 120 6:30 p.m. - UMYF, Youth Group, Down Under

Music Rehearsals 10:15 a.m. - Children’s Rehearsal, Music Room 12:15 p.m. - Teen Vocals Reh., Music Rm

MON 9/15

1:00 p.m. - Academy VCP Training, 129 6:00 p.m. - Yoga Class, (free to all levels) The Street - Boy Scouts 349, Down Under - Phyllis Lahr Taping, 137 6:30 p.m. - Phyllis Lahr Piano Lesson, 137 7:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry, 129 - Venture Crew, Down Under 7:30 p.m. - AA, 133 - ALANON, 131

TUES 9/16

9:00 a.m. - Visiting Pastor’s Discipleship Class, 131 12:00 p.m. - Jolly Gaters, Lounge 7:00 p.m. - UMW Fall Kick-off, Lounge 7:30 p.m. - 12 Step, 124 - ALANON, 131 - ALATEEN, 202

6:00 p.m. - Genesis Vocalists, Music Rm

WED 9/17

9:30 a.m. - Sermon Text Bible Study, 129 11:00 a.m. - Phyllis Lahr Piano Lesson, 137 1:00 p.m. - Academy VCP Training, 129 5:30 p.m. - Kid’s Club, The Street - Youth Bible Study, Pastor Chris’s Office 6:00 p.m. - Discipleship Bible Study, 200 7:00 p.m. - Worship Matters, 200

6:30 p.m. - Handbell Reh. , Sanctuary

THURS 9/18

10:00 a.m. - Senior Adult Council, 131 6:00 p.m. - Me-’N-U Community Meal, The Street - Big Book, 202

6:30 p.m. - Wesley Choir, Music Room 7:45 p.m. - Chancel Chorale, Music Room

FRI 9/19

SAT 9/20

SUN 9/21

9:00 a.m. - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary Cradle Care, 0-2yrs., 120 Three year olds - 5th grade begin in Worship with families & transition to classes following Children’s Time 10:00 a.m. - Fellowship Time Youth Meeting with Joan, 124 10:15 a.m. - International Bible Study, 129 11:00 a.m. - Genesis Worship, The Street - Cradle Care, 0-3 years, 120 6:30 p.m. - UMYF Youth Group, Down Under

10:15 a.m. - Children’s Rehearsal, Music Room 12:15 p.m. - Teen Vocals Reh., Music Rm

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS ~ Worship Assistant: Rev. Christopher Millay Organist: Phyllis Lahr Music Participants: Chancel Chorale Communion Guild: Chuck & Karen Bandelier, Kelly Borne, David Melton, Judy Mullen, Linda Sackman, Jan Goings, Lynne Doctor, Kim Shelford, Ellen Rhoades Head Ushers: Jay & Dawn Wilhelm, Judy Mullen Flowers at the Cross: are given in honor of Jacob’s 8th Birthday by Joe & Amy Smith The Rose on the Communion Table is in celebration of the birth of Griffin Fredrick Kerr who was born on Wednesday, September 3rd. Congratulations to Jon and Lauren and siblings Brynlee, Graelyn, and Remington Refreshment Hosts: Members of the Administrative Board