March 11, 2018

Welcome!
Welcome to Aldersgate Church!
We’re glad you’ve found our church! We hope you’ll find us to be
an encouraging, friendly group of people. While we don’t make
any claims to be perfect, at our church we come together to help
make the kingdom of God a reality on earth by loving God and
loving our neighbor

INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THE MEANING OF

MEMBERSHIP AT ALDERSGATE CHURCH?
The local church is the most significant arena through which disciples of
Jesus Christ are made and Jesus’ disciples reach out into the world to
share God’s love. It is in and through the church that Jesus Christ is
proclaimed and professed as Lord and Savior. Please contact Pastor Rob
by telephone at 434-973-5806 or complete the communication card
found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate when it is passed
during the service if you wish to explore the meaning of membership in
the life of Aldersgate Church.
 For Our Youngest Friends
and Their Parents
A professionally staffed nursery is available for children birth through
age three during all services and Sunday School on the lower level. An
usher will be happy to direct you. Additionally, a Parent Room is
available in the Parlor adjacent to the Sanctuary, for viewing and
hearing all services. Please ask an usher to show you the way. All
restrooms are equipped with changing tables.
Today is UMCOR SUNDAY
We cannot all be present when disaster strikes. However, on March 11,
we will equip others to go. Aldersgate Church will join thousands of
others across the United States by participating in a United Methodist
church-wide special Sunday with offering. Together, we will help fund
the critical disaster-relief efforts of the United Methodist Committee
on Relief.
For more than 75 years, UMCOR has provided disaster relief, often long
after others have left the scene. UMCOR has aided refugees and
confronted the crippling challenges of world hunger and poverty.
However, UMCOR simply cannot do it without us. Unlike other
benevolent causes, UMCOR receives no funds from the regular United
Methodist Church budget. Our generous gifts help cover the agency’s
administrative costs so UMCOR can continue to guarantee that 100
percent of all other donations go toward specific relief projects. The
examples are many — helping rebuild after hurricanes Harvey, Irma and
Maria in the U.S.; offering assistance after mudslides in Sierra Leone;
and continuing to help survivors of floods and other natural disasters
that happened before 2017.
UMCOR Sunday allows The United Methodist Church to respond when
disaster strikes. Think of UMCOR as our “Go Team” who can be present
when help is needed. Please prayerfully consider how God would have
you cheerfully and generously show God’s love around the world with
your gifts.
Easter Lilies and Mission Kits
You are invited to place an Easter Lily in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday,
April 1st. The cost per lily is $12. Those who prefer may make one or
more $12 contributions towards the Mission Kits we will assemble to
take to the Virginia United Methodist Annual Conference in June of
2018. These kits will be distributed to people in need in the United
States and elsewhere around the world.
Donations of lilies and contributions towards Mission Kits will be
acknowledged in the bulletin on Sunday, April 1st.
Complete the order form below, attach payment, and place in the
offering plate or bring to the church office. Checks should be made
payable to Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
The deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 25th.
Order Form
I would like to donate __________lily(s)
I would like to contribute $__________ towards Mission Kits.
My Name___________________________________________________
Phone Number______________________________________________
In Honor Of_________________________________________________
In Memory Of _______________________________________________
To the Glory of God___________________________________________
Total Enclosed $____________________________
Please make checks payable to AUMC with “Lilies” or “Mission Kits” in
the memo line. You may mail this form to the church, place in the
offering plate, or bring to the church office.
 Sale Opens on
March 17th!
Here WEE Grow Again is
approaching its 10th year of
providing affordable clothing,
shoes, toys, baby equipment, and
much more to the people of the
Charlottesville community. YOU can be a part of it by volunteering and
meeting hundreds of people from around the Central Virginia area and
beyond! Please visit our website at www.hereweegrowagain.com and
click on Volunteer Vine to learn more and to sign up online. Be sure to
invite a friend and come visit the sale March 17-24.
Questions? Email Karen at hereweegrowagain@comcast.net.
Friendship Luncheon
You are invited to join in the monthly Friendship Luncheon at the
DoubleTree Hotel on Tuesday, March 20 at 12:30 pm. We savor a lunch
created by the DoubleTree chef and enjoy entertainment over dessert.
This month, we welcome back “Higher Voices” youth choir, directed by
our own MaryAnne Thornton. The cost is $12 per person. To make your
reservation, contact Jean Ward at 964-1178. You do not have to be a
member of the Friendship Sunday School class to attend. As long as you
enjoy fellowship, good food, and entertainment, you’re welcome!
Don’t forget Easter Lilies and Mission Kits!
Youth Group Notes
Thank You! A big thank you to everyone who supported our youth that
allowed us to have such a wonderful time last night! Our evening was
full of fun and adventure: make your own pizza, movie and dinner,
traveling to the Charlottesville Escape Room to solve an Archaeologist's
Mystery, returning to the church with a fire pit for smores and ice
cream. A fun night had by all!! If you missed this time we hope you will
join for some of our future activites.
Youth Group Scheduling Note:
Because we were together for Saturday Night(Lock-In), there will be no
youth group tonight, Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Join us for Youth Group next week
March 18 for Bowling for a Cause!
Youth Group will meet Sunday, March 18 1:30 -4:30 PM at the church.
The youth group will travel to AMF Kegler’s Lanes for an afternoon of
bowling, fun and fellowship. All monies collected will support Bowling
for a Cause!
High School Youth:
“Convergence:
Where Faith and Science Meet “
Convergence: Where Faith and Science Meet is a 9-day program (June
23-July 1, 2018) that allows rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to
come to Randolph-Macon’s campus in Ashland, Virginia and learn about
the intersection of science and Christian faith. They will dive deeper into
their religious beliefs, deeper into the study of science, and will meet
other high school students and Randolph-Macon College student
leaders with those same interests. There will be time in the classroom
and outdoor experiences throughout the region. The cost to participate
is only $100 for this 9-day program. Applications close on May 1, 2018
For more information, visit: convergence.rmc.edu, or contact Laura Y.
Ruxton, Program Coordinator Randolph-Macon College, (804) 752-8712
Annual Celtic Night and Worship, March 17
Come join us for The Annual Celtic Night on March 17, 2018 in the Reed
Room. Dinner begins at 5:30 PM and "Christ the Lord Has Risen Today”
Pageant 7:00 PM. Tickets are FREE! Reservations are required
Can I bring my children? Can I invite my neighbor? YES! and YES!
Our evening together will begin with dinner including our main course
of Irish stew or Irish Mac and Cheese as our kid-friendly meal
option. Following dinner, 13 of our youth will present the 25 minute
musical “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”. Finally, our evening will
conclude with the enjoyment of various Irish-themed desserts and a Pot
of Gold Treasure Hunt! This is truly an evening for the whole family and
a wonderful opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to join in the
Aldersgate fellowship and fun!! PRIZES will also be given for the
best "WEARING OF THE GREEN" - so put on your St Patrick's Day finery!
*This is a FREE ministry event! Limited seating is available so FREE
reserve ticket seating is required for this evening program.
Contact MaryAnne Thornton to reserve the free tickets by email or pick
them up on Sunday in the REED ROOM (maryannethornton@gmail.com)
Volunteers Needed for Annual Celtic Night
If you can help support this ministry event with your time or talents,
please make sure you have your name on the sign-up sheets in the Reed
Room before you leave the service today. We are still looking for help in
the following areas:
March 16th
Supply Dinner for the Children’s Pageant Dress Rehearsal at 5:30 PM
March 17th
Crockpot(s) of Irish Stew - recipe to be supplied
Irish Dessert - recipe to be supplied
Food Servers – “Buffet style” so the servers will dish up the food
Help run the "Pot of Gold Treasure Hunt" and other Irish Games for
children
Door & Parking Lot Greeters
Support Cleanup following the event
For more information please contact Carolyn Robertson at
carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org (or) MaryAnne Thornton,
maryannethornton@gmail.com or call 434-825-9202
OVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS arrive around 8:30 p.m. PACEM guidelines
require that each host church provide two overnight volunteers each
night. After an introduction to the PACEM staff person, volunteers assist
in the final clean-up in the kitchen and prep for the evening (setting out
snacks, beverages). The Overnight Volunteers secure the building and
settle in to rest on a provided air mattress. Volunteers need to bring a
blanket or sleeping bag and a pillow. Wake-up call is 5:30 a.m.
Breakfast/lunch items are set out for the guests to make a bag lunch.
The guests leave at 6:30 a.m. Monday-Friday and 7:00 a.m. on Saturday
and Sunday. Overnight volunteers may leave by 7:30-8:00 a.m.
SET-UP AND TAKE-DOWN SUPPORT takes place on the first Saturday of
PACEM (Mar 31) and the last Saturday (April 7). Volunteers are asked to
arrive at 8:30 a.m. and assist in preparing the church facility to host the
shelter. This includes setting up a TV and dining area and sleeping area.
On April 7, volunteers are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to assist in loading
supplies to be taken to the next host church. Volunteers assist with
cleaning the Fellowship Hall and the kitchen area.
LAUNDRY VOLUNTEERS are necessary for both personal laundry and
towels. Please talk with Key Volunteers for times.
FOOD DONATIONS of prepared foods as well as homemade cookies and
desserts are always welcomed. See the sign-up sheet in the Reed Room
to show your support by donating snacks and desserts.
Aldersgate UMC uses a sign-up method for volunteers to make a
commitment to the PACEM program. This assures that all our needs are
met and assures volunteers of the date and time of their commitment.
Sign-up sheets are available in the Reed Room. Each Sunday a PACEM
volunteer will be available during both Sip & Chats to answer questions.
Contact Debbie Topping 434-964-6729, email ldtopping5@gmail.com If
you have Questions.
 ALDERSGATE UMC HOSTING Vacation Bible School 2018
MEN’S PACEM SHELTER Save the dates!!!
March 31 - April 7, 2018 Sunday, June 24th —
Thursday, June 28th
Come and volunteer! Five days of VBS fun this year! We will
start each evening with a family
There are many opportunities for you to provide friendly dinner and fun for all! Please
assistance and contribute to this vital ministry. mark your calendars and plan to join
Take a look at the list of ways can make a difference. the fun. Online registration will be
available in the Spring.

GREETERS arrive at church by 5:45 p.m. and stay until 7:30 p.m.
Greeters welcome guests as they arrive. They monitor people entering Youth Group Future Events:
and exiting the building as well as the sleeping area during dinner. April 29th District Youth Event
Greeters are invited to stay for dinner and visit with guests. May 20th End of Year celebration
June 21st KingsFest at Kings Dominion
EVENING HELPER is an extra set of hands and feet to give assistance to
the Evening Supervisor, other volunteers and guests. You are
encouraged to come at 5:30 p.m. and stay through dinner. You will
assist with preparation for evening activities and the next day. Your
Children and Youth Ministry
presence is important in creating a congenial atmosphere for our guests. Contact information
If you are new to the church and you are interested in learning more
NIGHTLY SUPERVISOR arrives at church at 5:00 p.m. and takes about our children and youth ministry programming, contact Carolyn
Robertson, Interim Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator at
responsibility for seeing that the facility is ready to receive guests at
carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org
6:15 pm. The volunteer makes beverages for dinner if needed, and
wraps silverware. As guests arrive, the Nightly Supervisor is available to
answer questions of the PACEM staff and guests. Prior to the evening
meal, the Nightly Supervisor welcomes guests and offers grace. The Summer 2018 Youth Group
Nightly Supervisor sees that after-dinner snacks are set out for guests. Summer will be here before we know it so mark your calendars!
On June 3rd at 5:00 PM, all Middle and High School youth who will be
Finally, the Nightly Supervisor coordinates with Overnight Volunteers to participating in any of the Weekly Summer 2018 Youth Group Ministry
let them know what needs to be done before lights out at 9:30 P.M. activities will need to plan to attend this Mandatory Meeting and Dinner
for parents and youth.
 WILL YOU CARRY THE CHRIST LIGHT?
“Exploring the Acolyte Ministry”
April 22, 2018 from 12: 15 PM – 2:00 PM
The Acolyte Ministry is much more than lighting a candle.
On April 22nd from 12: 15 PM – 2:00 PM we will offer the opportunity
for our children and youth, 4th through the 12th grade to explore the
Acolyte ministry. Lunch will be provided.
We all want to know what is being asked of us prior saying yes:
therefore, attending one of the “Exploring Events” is just that…
exploring. Following the event your child will have the information they
need to make an informed decision prior to saying “Yes” to serving.
This past year we have had 16 committed Acolytes serving in this
ministry at both the 9 AM and 11 AM Services. The mission of the
Acolyte Ministry is designed to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who will
also serve as leaders in Christ’s Church. This exploration event also
meets the training requirements to serve as an acolyte.
If you are interest in “Exploring the Acolyte Ministry” being held on
Sunday, April 22nd contact Carolyn Robertson by April 18th to reserve a
seat at the table for lunch at carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org
Children’s Ministry
We are growing! As a result, the Children’s Ministry is looking for a few
adults that are willing to rotate once a month to serve as “Assistants”
with our Pre-School Children’s Church Sunday Ministry during the 11 AM
Service. This is a Non-Teaching position. This will allow us to continue
to maintain a safe and fun experience for our pre-school age children
who join us each Sunday. Required: Child Safety Policy Training and
fulfillment of guidelines. For more information please contact: Carolyn
Robertson, Interim Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator at
carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org
Holy Saturday Hike
Shenandoah National Park March 31st
Joins us this year for a day of fellowship as we hike in the wilderness!
Our annual Holy Saturday Hike trek will be held on the South Rivers Falls
Trail. This is a short hike (~4.4 miles out and back), Located at Mile Post
62.8 on Skyline Drive.
We will meet at Aldersgate Church at 9 am.
We will plan to car pool to South River Falls Picnic Area.
Estimated return time would be around 3 - 4 pm
What to bring:
• sturdy shoes for hiking, i.e. no sandals or flip flops
• day pack (preferably small back pack)
• water bottles - at lease 2
• food-snacks/bag lunch to carry with you in day pack
• Optional:
hiking sticks…this is a rocky hike! So highly recommended!
neckerchiefs
hat
bug repellant
Cost: Entrance Fee to SNP, will figure out exact cost once we have # of
people, who has passes and number of vehicles going
For questions and to let her know you are interested in attending:
Laura Nelson, lnelson582@aol.com or 434-227-0340
Sip N Chat Host/Hostess needed:
Sunday, April 1st at 9 am
Sunday, May 6th at 11 am
We need your helping hands to set up and/or take down coffee and
goodies. All refreshments are provided (of course you can supplement if
you like). We have instructions printed out and are happy to walk
through the process with you. Please contact Jennifer Hamlin
(Jennifer@eventswithpanache.com) 434-960-1597 or Tina Shifflett
(shiff82@earthlink.net) 434-978-1723 if you can help to fill this need.
 Lent / Easter Worship Summer Sunday School
Saturday, March 17th at 7pm
If you love crafting, music,
Celtic Night of Worship
science, food creations, drama
Sunday, March 25th at 9 & 11am or telling bible stories please
Palm/Passion Sunday
prayerfully consider if would
Thursday, March 29th at 7pm share your talent to teach our
Maundy Thursday Service children the scriptures in a new
Friday, March 30th at 7pm and creative way about the love
Good Friday Service and life of Jesus.*
Saturday, March 31st from 6am to 6pm Children’s Ministry is beginning
Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil (sanctuary open for prayer) to prepare for our Summer
Sunday, April 1st at 9 & 11am Sunday School Programing. This
Easter Sunday year we will be offering a new
program of Rotational Sunday School that will allow our children to
explore in different ways our monthly scripture lesson. This programing
Men’s PACEM Shelter model offers our children various approaches to learn their monthly
This year, Aldersgate will host the PACEM (People And Congregations scripture lesson while reducing the time commitment of adult leaders
Engaged in Ministry) Men’s Shelter the week of Easter, Saturday March and assistants during the busy summer months.
31st - Saturday April 7th. This is a larger group than the women so there
What is your commitment? We would request you serve no more than
are plenty of opportunities to help: greeting our guests as they arrive,
entertainment, helping in the kitchen, doing laundry, spending time four Sundays from June 10th to August 26th, during the Sunday School
with our guests, and staying overnight. Hearty meals are greatly Hour. Approximately once every 3 to 4 weeks on our monthly rotational
appreciated. Last year, families, music ministries, and Bible study cycle. Since vacations vary, we will work together as a team to meet
groups, to name a few, provided meals for our guests and really enjoyed individual/family summer schedules for all who are interested in serving
it! Would your small group or class like to contribute? We can give you
and sharing their talent with the children of the church. This will also
ideas! Sign up sheets for volunteers and donation bins will be available
at the end of February. Needs include: small toiletries, socks, allow our regular Sunday School Teachers to take a much-needed rest
underwear, new or gently used towels and wash cloths, men’s this summer.
magazines, individual non-perishable snacks, Chapstick, combs, and For more information please contact:
lotions. Monetary donations will also be accepted for the purchase of Carolyn Robertson, Interim Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator at
foods, paper goods, and other related expenses. Please makes checks
carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org
payable to AUMC with PACEM on the memo line. For more information,
contact Debbie Topping at 434-964-6729 or ldtopping5@gmail.com. *Required: Child Safety Policy Training and fulfillment of guidelines.
Sign up in the Reed Room.
 Afternoon Tea Anyone?
The Annual Tea Party is an afternoon of fun and
fellowship for all ages. We are seeking 3 or 4 adults
who would be willing to work together to host the
Annual Afternoon Tea Party this spring. If you
would be willing to support this annual event as a
host or hostess your responsibilities would include
general hospitality to guest (guest bring their own
decorations and dishes). Also, you would see that
the proper help is secured for persons to fix beverages, set-up and break
down of tables and provide general clean-up. Staff will support with
communications, table reservations and a remain a point of contact.
This afternoon tea party offers each guest to reserve a table, bring their
own table items to set their table for tea time and take those items
home following the event. If you are interested in hosting, please
contact Carolyn Robertson at carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org

Easter Sunday Easter Egg Hunt

Packing Event
Each year on Easter Sunday we offer our children the opportunity to
participate in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt in our playground area.
Following the hunt, each child gets a special take home bag regardless of
how many eggs they can get into their Easter basket.
On Thursday, March 15th at 10:00 AM we will gather together in
fellowship and fun to prepare and pack each goodie bags used for Easter
Sunday. Everyone is welcome to join us; many hands will make for little
work! Contact Carolyn Robertson at carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org