March 4, 2018

6610 Vaughn Road Montgomery, Alabama 36116 334.272-6152 email: office@aldersgateumc.org

Church Staff

Senior Minister Dr. Brian Miller

brian@aldersgateumc.org

Minister of Discipleship

Rev. Richard Williams richard@aldersgateumc.org

Minister of Worship Rev. Steve Badskey

steve@aldersgateumc.org

Director of Children’s

Ministries Katie Blair

katie@aldersgateumc.org

Co-Director of

Weekday Children’s Ministry Lana Ward

lana@aldersgateumc.org

Contemporary

Worship Leader Micah Williams

micah@aldersgateumc.org

Church Administrator/

Building Superintendent Bill Haigler

bill@aldersgateumc.org

Executive Assistant

Linda Anderson office@aldersgateumc.org

Financial Secretary

Dory Hector dory@aldersgateumc.org

Program Assistant

Allison Frost allison@aldersgateumc.org

Interim Youth Discipleship

Coordinator Eliza Richardson

eliza@aldersgateumc.org

Hospitality Coordinator

Jimmy Dennis dennisfamily@charter.net

After Hours Minister

On Call: 334/544-0168

“To Know Jesus And To Make Him Known”

It is a real joy for me to welcome Dr. Jeff Wilson back to the pulpit at Al-dersgate. Jeff served at Aldersgate from 2006 to 2010, providing wonderful leader-ship during a time of growth in the congregation. He will be preaching at 8:15am in the Chapel as well as at 10:30am in the Sanctuary.

Currently, Jeff serves as the Superintendent of the Montgomery/Opelika District, the district in which Aldersgate is located. In that role since July of 2017, he serves 90 churches in 9 counties as the chief mission strategist and as an administrative resource. Known for his strategic and trustworthy leadership, Jeff recently assem-bled a vision team to consider how to address the greatest opportunities within our district. Rev. Richard Williams, our Minister of Discipleship, is participating on this team.

After serving at Aldersgate, Jeff was appointed to Dauphin Way United Methodist Church in Mobile. Prior to serving at Aldersgate, Jeff served Hurtsboro/Ft. Davis Charge and Montgomery FUMC (associate). Ordained an elder in the Alabama-West Florida Conference in 2000, Jeff earned his undergraduate degree from Cen-tre College, his master of divinity from Duke Divinity School and doctorate of minis-try from Columbia Theological Seminary.

Jeff is married to the Rev. Robin Wilson, who serves as Senior Minister of First Unit-ed Methodist Church of Opelika. Their children are Rebecca (16), Eleanor (14), and Nolen (12). One of the serendipities of United Methodist ministry is working along-side other clergy as your children grow up. It has been a joy for Christina and me.

Peace,

From Ted Davis: As you are probably aware, Chisholm Ele-mentary will be closing at the end of this school year. At this point we don't have any information about how the children at Chisholm will be zoned for next year. We are considering sev-eral options for continuing the Aldersgate Backpack Program. If possible, we would like to follow the children we currently serve, but they may not all be assigned to the same school. If they are, that school may already have a backpack program with which we could partner. Other programs exist in the city that could use a partner. We also know of two schools that do not have a program at all, and one of them may be our best option. As always, I appreciate your giving heart and how you have loved these children and look forward to moving the program forward. Please join us in praying for the children, teachers, and staff at Chisholm as they adjust to their school’s closing. Please contact me at 334-354-7853 or tndretired@gmail.com if you have additional infor-mation or ideas.

SEED Planting

The Day He Wore My Crown Musical

10:30 am Sunday, March 25

A heart stirring presentation featuring the Chancel Choir and Orchestra

In 1981, David T. Clydesdale had a vision to arrange 12 of the greatest Easter songs ever recorded that congrega-tions across our nation would enjoy. The Day He Wore My Crown quickly became one of our all -time favorite Easter Musicals and it’s timeless message is still relevant for today. Now would be a great time to come visit our Chancel Choir as we experience the majesty of our ever-lasting King with these heart-changing songs that contin-ue to speak to all generations.

Good Friday

Tenebrae Worship Service

7:00 pm Friday, April 14

Our Chancel Choir, Joyful Bells, Adult Ensemble, Men’s En-semble, soloists and instrumentalists will be presenting a Good Friday Tenebrae Service on Friday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. Tene-brae comes from a Latin word meaning "Shadows," The service of Tenebrae presents the story of Jesus' Passion from scripture, and as it unfolds, the symbolic candles are extinguished and the Sanctuary is darkened to dramatize the death of our Lord.

Easter Celebration Services

Sunday, April 16

6:00 Son Rise Service – Blount Cultural Park

8:15 & 10:30 am Traditional Worship

10:30 am Contemporary Worship

5:00 “Awaken” City-Wide Easter Worship Service at Riverwalk Stadium

Senior Saints Spring Schedule

Tuesday, March 13 2:00 Sing at Wesley Gardens

Friday, April 13 10:00 Sing at Crowne Nursing Home

Friday, April 27 1:00 Sing at Country Cottage

Courageous Conversations Have you registered for Courageous Conversations? The Courageous Conversations project is an initiative of our Ala-bama-West Florida Annual Conference and is aimed to help the conference move from skepticism to curiosity and even open-ness to encounter God’s grace. Courageous Conversations is a toolbox that local churches can use to inspire and encourage the church and individuals to stay at the table when the anxiety and emotional turmoil is painful. Courageous Conversations intro-duces a faithful way to listen and learn more about one another in an appreciative style and in a safe space. All are welcome at these events and encouraged to attend. Go to awfumc.org for more information and to sign up for a Courageous Conversa-tion.

Mark Your Calendars: A fundraiser to benefit ac-tivities by the Palmer-Williams Group and Let God Arise Ministries will be held from 5:30 - 8:30 pm on Friday, March 9 in the CAC. This event will fea-ture guest speakers Sherman Williams and Ronald Stall-worth, former NFL players, who will focus their inspira-tional and motivational

messages on youth ages 9 to 14. Darrell Puckett, WAKA-TV8 Anchor/Reporter for Alabama News Network, will serve as the emcee. Dinner will be provided, in addition to autograph and photograph opportunities. Sponsorships and donations will be used to purchase tickets for disadvantaged youth representing several Montgomery youth programs and are tax deductible. Ticket information will be available soon. Any organizations or individuals interested in becoming sponsors or donors, please contact Dennis Charlesworth at (334) 303-3936.

Children of all ages and their families are invited to visit the Prayer Wall located next to our Family Welcome Center during Lent. Everyone is invited to write or draw a prayer on a slip of paper and place it in the wall. Parents are also invited to get a fam-ily Lent activity page each week leading up to Easter. The activities are a fun, yet meaningful way for children to participate in the season of Lent with their families at home. If you didn’t receive last week’s activity page, you may pick one up at the Family Welcome Center located next to the chapel. This week is Communion Sunday. Families are encouraged to worship together in our 10:30 services. A nursery is provided for children 5 and under. Parents, please clearly label all diaper bags with your child’s first and last name. If your child is potty training, please send an extra set of clothing.

This Wednesday night we will continue our Spiritual Gifts Study at 6:00.

Saturday is the Guy’s Outing - meet at the church at 3:00.

Sunday—Sunday School at 9:00—both Junior and Senior High will continue their studies they have been on.

Sunday Night—we will have a Fun Night which will be a movie night!

Aldersgate Food Pantry

March Food Pantry

Cereal, Grits, Oatmeal,

Pancakes & Syrup

Breakfast—the most important meal of the day! Each bag contains 2 breakfast items. 20% of our “older” clients are raising their grandchildren!! Let’s help them all start the day out right.

Please place all donations in the contain-ers throughout the church.

From a client: “Thanks so much for the food and love. I am a grandmother rais-ing 5 grandkids. It is hard sometimes. But thanks to the good Lord and you—thanks again.

Midweek Gathering

March 7, 2018, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Serving & Clean-up: Explorers/Maranatha

Adults & Children:

Country Steak, Lima Beans,

Yellow Rice, Rolls, Peach Cobbler

Kids Option: Chicken Sandwich

Or: Entrée Salad

(Cost is Adults/$6.00, Youth/$5.00, College/free, Children/$3.00,

Family/$25.00 maximum)

To register, please sign up on the sheet provided in the attendance pads, call the church office by Monday noon www.aldersgateumc.org - “Events” or 272-6152

Ministers On Call In order to provide care for the entire church, our pastoral staff is available in emergency situations. If you have an emergency and are in need of care over-night, during the weekend, or on holidays, please call 334-544-0168.

Young in Heart All Aboard! We are traveling to The Holy Land with our tour guides Nancy Dennis and Patsy Eiland on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. No bags to pack! You will need to bring $6.00 for your meal being served in the CAC at 11:30 before we depart! Come a little early, secure your seat and visit with everyone. Unlimited seating available and no age limit required, so be sure and bring as many people as you would like. There is no travel agency that could offer you such a deal! You will, however, need to make your reservations by Sunday, March 4th. Contact Margaret Watkins, 272-2212.

UMW Placemat Ad Project The United Methodist Women are in the process of renewing placemat ads. The placemats are used year-round in the Christian Activity Center for the Aldersgate Cafe and other meals served throughout the year. Profits from the sale of the ads go to the United Methodist Women local mission projects. We hope that you will want to renew your ad ($40) or place a new one ($45) this year. Please call Judy Powell at 277-4504 for questions or information. Thank you for your support!

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February 25, 2018 Morning Worship—294 Sunday School—198

January 31, 2018 Budget for 2017 $1,274,545 Operating Budget Requirement to Date 105,787 Operating Budget Income Received to Date 92,278 Operating Budget Expenses to Date 101,227

Total Pledges to Capital Campaign 1,419,823 Total Received through 12/31/17 1,372,729 Total Pledges to Faith Promise 75,935 Total Received through 12/31/17 54,617

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Volume 54 March 4, 2018 Number 10

8:15 Chapel Service with Holy Communion

Dr. Jeff Wilson

10:30 Contemporary—Rev. Richard Williams

10:30 Traditional—Dr. Jeff Wilson

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

“Rehab: The Wisdom of God”

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

8:15 a.m. Chapel Service with Weekly Communion

9:15 a.m. Sunday School for Adults, Youth, Children

10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service/CAC

10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service/Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. 3D Kids Worship/Chapel

11:45 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsal/Choir Room

3:30 p.m. The Lord’s Prayer Study Group/Room 119

4:00 p.m. Joyful Bells/Room 29

4:00 p.m. Youth Choir/Choir Room

5:00 p.m. Youth Fun Night

6:00 p.m. Ecuador Team Meeting/Room 25

MONDAY, MARCH 5

11:00 a.m. Women’s Small Group/Room 26

6:55 p.m. BSF/Chapel, Parlor, All Rooms,

including 114, excluding 22, 25

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study/Room 22

9:30 a.m. All Staff Meeting/Room 26

10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Waiting Room/Room 29

11:30 a.m. Young in Heart/CAC

12:00 p.m. Cooking for Communities of

Transformation/CAC Kitchen

6:00 p.m. Scout Den Meetings/Rooms 15-29, CAC

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

9:30 a.m. The Covenant Bible Study/Room 26

2:00 p.m. Knitting & Crocheting Group/Room 25

5:30 p.m. Midweek Family Gathering/CAC

5:45 p.m. Teeny Tykes & Tunes—Toddlers/Room 112

5:45 p.m. Teeny Tykes & Tunes—Infants/Room 27

5:45 p.m. Youth Group

5:45 p.m. Kids: Heart Works Lab/Room 114

(Elementary Students)

6:30 p.m. Adult Ensemble Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

6:30 a.m. Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group Meeting

Parlor

10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Waiting Room/Room 29

10:00 a.m. Open Time of Prayer/Room 28

10:00 a.m. Set-up for Special Olympics/CAC

1:00 p.m. Vision Impaired Group/Room 23

5:00 p.m. Special Olympics Opening Ceremony/CAC

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

9:00 a.m. Dinner Preparation for Reality & Truth

CAC Kitchen

5:00 p.m. Fundraising Dinner for the Palmer

Group/CAC

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Aldersgate Weekly Calendar of Events March 4-10, 2018