Announcements………….

Are you graduating this spring from High School, Trade School, College? Then we want to recognize you! Please submit to Lisa Beerbower in the Church Office, any information about you, including where you’re graduating from; where you will attend next, your major or degree. We need this information as soon as you can share it. The Graduation Recognition will be on Sunday, June 5th at both the 9:30am and 11:00am Worship.

My Neighbor! An object? A subject? A verb? Join us in Room 133 following 9:30 worship for a captivating discussion of Jesus' remarkable clarification of Neighbor! This week in Sunday School...We will discuss Paul's 3rd Trip. "Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give you careful thoughts to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways." Proverbs 4:25-26

Summer Camp dates for children, tweens & youth are on our calendar—are they on yours? Register today as some of these camps have limited spaces. Forms in Trish/Maddies office. UM Impact Camp 2818 for all ages. Register at beacamper.com That Thing—June 19-24th @ Epworth Forest. Open to all high school students On May 5, 2016 - Me-’N-U served 132 hungry guests 132 delicious meals.

Calling all green thumbs...Me-’N-U has produced hundreds of pounds of fresh fruits and vegeta-bles for our guests. We are looking for volunteers to maintain our gardens. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Steve Lundergan at slundergan@exeoninc.com or (260) 433-4425. Absolutely no experience necessary.

Do you have a dirty car? The Aldersgate Academy is now selling Mike’s Car Wash tickets for $9.00 for 1; $24.00 for 3 and $35.00 for 5. See Norm Roelke in the MarketPlace before and after each service on Sundays.

Aldersgate Academy is accepting applications for a part-time preschool cook. Please contact Mary Lambert at (260) 432-4507 or email your resume and cover letter to aldersgateacademydirector@gmail.com to Mary’s attention if interested.

People are asking when the Church Pictorial Directory will be available?...That is an excel-lent question, because we are looking for volunteers to help lay out the directory with pictures of activities, people, small groups, etc. If you have an eye for design or would just like to help, please contact Lisa Beerbower in the church office. No experience necessary! According to Universal Church Directories, it will take around 2 weeks to complete and ship the finished directories, after we submit layout. Jolly Gaters Luncheon is this Tuesday, May 17th at 12:00pm in The Lounge. A presentation by Jim Platzer, a motivational speaker with Leader Dogs. Although he is blind, he pilots an airplane. We will have a carry-in luncheon, meat loaf and baked potatoes (provided), salads, vegetables, fruits and desserts. Drinks will be provided. Please bring your own table service. Contact Roy Horther for further information at 260-432-1524 ext. 279. Please join us for fellowship and friends! The Summit City Singers will be giving a concert on Sunday May 22nd at 3:00pm here at Aldersgate. The theme of the concert is "Happy Birthday Indiana". All of the songs are related to Indiana either by the composer or performer. The concert is free although donations are accepted and gratefully appreciated.

Welcome... Pentecost 2016

Filled with all the Fullness

Greater Works than These

The Aldersgate Community United Methodist Church 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 260-432-1524

www.aldersgatecommunity.com aldersgatefortwayne@gmail.com

Our Worship Times Sunday: 9:30a.m. & 11:00a.m.

Scripture Texts John 14:8-17, 25-27

Updates! Your Staff Parish met this past week and want to give an update on the pro-gress made in filling recent vacancies on the church staff. When Joan Schell announced her decision to step away from the position of Director of New Generations Ministry, we were surprised, to say the least. But as soon as the information was shared, Staff Parish was called together to come up with a plan to fill the vacancy. We will always be grateful to Joan for the many years of service she gave to her church, and also know that we will never find another servant like her, gifted in exactly the same ways. She was one of a kind, in all the best possible ways. This meant that we needed to figure out what new directions we might go to build on the solid foundation with our youth and children. Staff Parish met and named a task force to move to the next levels. Erin Adams, Andy Ambrose and Joe Smith were charged to work with Lay Leader Heather Bleeke and Pastor Derek to shape the new job description. The Task force began by looking at current job descriptions, interviewing other staff and volunteers working with the children and youth, met weekly for over a month and came together to build a new vision for the ministry. At this point we are ready to advertise for a new Director and will be send-ing out notices through various media and information sources to recruit the best possible candidates for the position. We have several candidates in mind, some already familiar with the program and so we are hoping for a speedy resolution to the long term need. We will also be partnering with local universities with whom we have some inroads, to see if some of our needs can be met with interns in various ministry training degree programs. While we can not and do not intend to skimp on this most vital ministry area - which is key to church growth and revitalization - we plan to come in un-der the current budget already allotted in this area. In the short term, we decided to find someone familiar with the ministry and interested in exploring ministry who could help us maintain the momen-tum over the summer. We are pleased that Maddie Weber accepted the position for the summer months while we engage in the search for the full time person. She will work alongside current staff and volunteers in both the children and youth departments and will help create and modify sum-mer plans for both. As always anyone is welcome to ask for updates and for further information about the workings and plans of the Staff Parish Committee and any com-mittee of the church. And anyone wanting to volunteer to work with our children and youth to keep even more informed, that would be welcome too. Sincerely, Aldersgate Staff Parish Committee, Greg Childs, Chair. Committee Members: Erin Adams, Jenny Almdale, Andy Ambrose, Greg Myers, Judy Miller, Norm Roelke, Bob Schantz, Joe Smith. Lay Leader—Ex Officio—Heather Bleeke.

MySpace...notes from Staff Parish

Thanks to our Aldersgate family and friends for your hospital visits, prayers, cards, phone calls and the prayer shawl, after my knee surgery. They are all greatly appreciated. God Bless you all! ~Pearl Baughman

On behalf of the Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Food Bank and the Outreach Council, we would like to say thank you to those of the Aldersgate Community who donated items on April 17th and 24th. As a result of your generosity, 747 lbs. of goods were delivered to Wellspring. Thanks again for your generosity and caring, God Bless! ~Roy Horther

This Week aT aldersgaTe….

Pentecost & Confirmation

Sunday

9:30am - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary Cradle Care (0-2yrs), 120 Children’s Classes (3-8yrs), The Street 914 Tweenz Bible Study (9-14yrs),The Street 10:30am - International Bible Study, 129 - An “Unsanitized Jesus” Bible Study, 133 11:00am - Genesis Worship, The Street Cradle Care (0-2yrs), 120 6:00pm - 914 Tweenz Youth Group (9-14yrs), D.U. - Common Ground Youth Group, D.U.

Music Rehearsals

6:30pm - Stephen Ministry Training, 129 7:00pm - Boy Scouts 349, Down Under - High School Girl’s Group, Trish Fry’s Home 7:30pm - AA, 133 - ALANON, 131

9:30am - Sermon Text Bible Study, 129 12:00pm - Jolly Gaters Luncheon, The Lounge - Cub Scout Pack #3349, Down Under 7:30pm - Open Prayer Group, Sanctuary - 12 Step, The Lounge - ALANON, 131 - ALATEEN, 200

6:15pm - Genesis Worship Team, Music Room

6:00pm - Kid’s Club Music, The Street 6:45pm - Extoll Bells, Sanctuary

5:00pm - Big Book, 202 5:15pm - Worship Matters, 135 6:00pm - Me-’N-U Free Community Dinner, The Street

7:00pm - Wesley Singers, Music Room 8:15pm - Chancel Chorale, Music Room

7:30am - Heart First Men, The Lounge

9:30am - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary Cradle Care (0-2yrs), 120 Children’s Classes (3-8yrs), The Street 914 Tweenz Bible Study (9-14yrs),The Street 10:30am - International Bible Study, 129 - An “Unsanitized Jesus” Bible Study, 133 11:00am - Genesis Worship, The Street Cradle Care (0-2yrs), 120 3:00pm - Summit City Singers, Sanctuary 6:00pm - 914 Tweenz Youth Group (9-14yrs), D.U. - Common Ground Youth Group, (15-18yrs) D.U.

Heartbeat Worship

MAY 15, 2016 - 9:30A.M.

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

ENTRANCE

GATHERING MUSIC “Elegy” Marco Cesti “Prelude on ’Rockingham’” Lani Smith GREETINGS AND MINISTRIES PRELUDE “Fantasy No 1 in F Minor” Arnold Sherman *CALL TO WORSHIP Holy God, spare the earth, But put a fire in our bones, So our words are alive with hope, Our hearts aflame with love, Our deeds ablaze with compassion. Holy God, spare us the winds of destruction, But set loose your Spirit That carries us along the paths of justice. Holy God, be fire in our bones, wind at our back, a dove of peace. Be a Spirit of love, a song reborn, a life renewed. *HYMN “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire” Hymn #603

SERVICE OF THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Come, Spirit of God, come! Alight upon us with truth and grace and power. Burn away all that distracts us from hearing, receiving and obeying your living Word. Grant us faith and courage to follow wherever you lead. Amen. SCRIPTURE John 14:8-17, 25-27 The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God ANTHEM “Canon of Praise” Pachelbel/Hopson

SERMON Greater Works Than These Rev. Dr. Derek C. Weber

RITUAL OF CONFIRMATION *HYMN “Spirit of the Living God” (2 times) Hymn #393 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FOR PENTECOST We celebrate God, the Holy Spirit, who: Everywhere and always gives birth and renews life; Frees us from the guilt of sin; Teaches us the Word; Claims us in the waters of baptism; Feeds us the body and blood of Christ; Gives us faith to receive God's gift of salvation. We celebrate the gift of the Spirit who empowers us to: Pray without ceasing; Proclaim with boldness the coming kingdom of God; Heal the sick and comfort the grieving; Work for peace, justice and the reconciliation of the world; Live in freedom as Christ's beloved. In Pentecostal power we celebrate God's Spirit! Hallelujah! Amen.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS ~

Worship Assistant: George Krestik Organist: Phyllis Lahr Music Participants: Wesley Singers, Extoll Bells, Sarah Case Communion Guild: Chuck & Karen Bandelier, Chuck Scott, Stephen & Barb Berkey, Kelly Borne, Kathy Routen, Carolyn Ewing, La Donna Weber Flowers at the Cross: are given in celebration of Ryan & Trish Fry’s 10th Wedding Anniversary Head Ushers: Jay & Dawn Wilhelm, Norm & Liesa Roelke, Judy Mullen Refreshment Hosts: are the members of the Litugical Arts Guild

PEACE The Peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. OFFERING AND OFFERTORY “Concerto No. 2, third movement” F. Seitz

SERVICE OF THE TABLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Hymnal pg. 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 THE BREAD & CUP “Shall We Gather at the River?” arr. Joel Raney ANNOINTING WITH OIL PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING CHILDREN’S BENEDICTION

SENDING FORTH

*HYMN “O Spirit of the Living God” Hymn #539 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “March” Richard Wagner

Geoffrey Avery, Phyllis Kent, Julie Amos, Caleb Atnip, Katie Campbell, Jeff Delawter, John & Joan Scribner, Henry & Anne Weber, Ryan Craft, Deidra Gulley & her mother, Jerry Schmeling, Lee & Susan Knake, Steve Rauch, Paula Barnhart, Jim Rauch, Nick Fiegel, Kathy Schultz, Dennis Shebil, Logan Michael, Angie, Cathy Bonifas, the Richard Mann family, Randy Loll & Marlyce Farnum, Ken Low, Laura Lange, Zach & Christy Yoder, John Newburg, Joyce Campbell, Pam Hippensteel, Paul Rimmer, Ed Strause, D. Witherspoon, Wayne T., children in need, Lindley Elementary School staff and students, the Inasmuch Ministry

Our Ministry Staff Pastor: Rev. Dr. Derek Weber

Assistant Pastor, Worship and Music: Chuck Scott Genesis Worship Leader and Pastor to Youth: Mike Walter Organist: Phyllis Lahr

Parish Visitor: Ellen Rhoades Senior Adult Ministries Coordinator: Roy Horther Interim New Generations’ Ministry Coordinator: Maddie Weber

New Generations’ Ministry Assistant: Trish Fry Cradle Care: Jill Harkless New Generations’ Volunteer with Youth: Jessica Baughan

Financial Assistant: Deb Eckler Organizational Support Specialist: Lisa Beerbower Tech Ministry Coordinator: Wil Brocher Volunteer Librarian: Mary Clark

Night Host: Ken Arend Custodians: Roy Horther & Morgan Rayoum Volunteer Church Administrator: Keith Nettleton