1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 434.973.5806 [email protected]www.cvaumc.org www.facebook.com/cvaumc April 26, 2015 The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God, with love, in honor of Earle Bellamy by his family. Please Pray For … Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Nancy Clark; Victor Connor; Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; June Moon Gaedecke; Chad Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy Jones; Jeremy Long; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver; Nancy Reed; Ed Rush; Clara Shifflette; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Travis Whetzel; Ernestine Williams; Dannie Wright This Week at Aldersgate Today, April 26 9:00 am Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108) 9:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108) 11:15 am Sermon Scripture Discussion (RR) 11:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 5:00 pm Youth Group (YR,K,HR) Monday, April 27 6:00 pm Instrumental Ensemble (S) 6:00 pm Spiritual Growth mtg. (Jason’s Deli) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 119 (FH,106) 7:00 pm Families Anonymous (108) 7:00 pm Outreach and Missions (HR) Tuesday, April 28 10:00 am Quilters Guild (RR) 1:30 pm Alzheimers support group (208) 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry (208, 111) 6:00 pm Handbell Practice (S) Wednesday, April 29 1:00 pm Staff Meeting 5:30 pm Small Group Prayer meeting (108) 6:15 pm Covenant Discipleship (Parlor) 6:45 pm Couples Small Group (108) 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Youth Room) 7:30 pm Choir Practice (S) Thursday, April 30 5:30 pm Prayer Walking (meet by front office door) 6:00 pm Eagle Scout Review Troop 119 (111) 6:00 pm Greer Backpack Program 6:30 pm Sweet Adelines (FH) 7:00 pm Praise Band Rehearsal (S) Friday, May 1 Saturday, May 2 8:00 am Men’s Group (208) 8:00 am Project Linus (RR,K,HR) 9:00 am Quilters Guild (FH,K) Lets Talk about Scripture - Sermon Discussion Group Today from 11:15 - Noon at a round table in the Reed Room you can become part of a discussion on the Scripture and sermon of the day. Contact Mike at [email protected] for more info or just come join the discussion. Current Sunday Morning Schedule through Sunday, May 31, 2015: 10:00 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 11:00 AM Sip ‘n Chat (Reed Room) 11:30 AM Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary) Sunday Mornings at Aldersgate beginning Sunday, June 7, 2015: 9:00 AM Blended Worship 10:00 AM Small Group Opportunities (Reed Room) 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Refreshments, Fellowship and Community (Reed Room) More information is available in the Aldersgate Alive! and Sunday Morning at Aldersgate United Methodist Church brochure available throughout the building Do you feel God has been calling you to lead a Book Study group or a Bible Study group? Or maybe you feel called to lead and join a small group? If you would like to step out in faith and answer that call please contact the Spiritual Growth team: [email protected]Key: CR = Choir Room FH = Fellowship Hall HR = Hospitality Room K = Kitchen RR = Reed Room (Old Sanctuary) Unfin. FH = Unfinished Fellowship Hall WC = Welcome Center YR - Youth Room If you have a prayer request, write it here. FREQUENTLY REQUENTLY REQUENTLY ASKED SKED SKED QUESTIONS UESTIONS UESTIONS of faith
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The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God, with love, in honor of Earle Bellamy by his family.
Please Pray For … Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Nancy Clark; Victor Connor; Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; June Moon Gaedecke; Chad Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy Jones; Jeremy Long; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver; Nancy Reed; Ed Rush; Clara Shifflette; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Travis Whetzel; Ernestine Williams; Dannie Wright
This Week at Aldersgate Today, April 26 9:00 am Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108) 9:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108) 11:15 am Sermon Scripture Discussion (RR) 11:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 5:00 pm Youth Group (YR,K,HR)
Monday, April 27 6:00 pm Instrumental Ensemble (S) 6:00 pm Spiritual Growth mtg. (Jason’s Deli) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 119 (FH,106) 7:00 pm Families Anonymous (108) 7:00 pm Outreach and Missions (HR) Tuesday, April 28 10:00 am Quilters Guild (RR) 1:30 pm Alzheimers support group (208) 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry (208, 111) 6:00 pm Handbell Practice (S) Wednesday, April 29 1:00 pm Staff Meeting 5:30 pm Small Group Prayer meeting (108) 6:15 pm Covenant Discipleship (Parlor) 6:45 pm Couples Small Group (108) 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Youth Room) 7:30 pm Choir Practice (S)
Thursday, April 30 5:30 pm Prayer Walking (meet by front office door) 6:00 pm Eagle Scout Review Troop 119 (111) 6:00 pm Greer Backpack Program 6:30 pm Sweet Adelines (FH)
7:00 pm Praise Band Rehearsal (S)
Friday, May 1 Saturday, May 2 8:00 am Men’s Group (208) 8:00 am Project Linus (RR,K,HR) 9:00 am Quilters Guild (FH,K)
Do you feel God has been calling you to lead a Book Study group or a Bible Study group? Or maybe you feel called to lead and join a small group? If you would like to step out in faith and answer that call please contact the Spiritual Growth team: [email protected]
APRIL 26, 2015 — FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER — 10AM WORSHIP SERVICE
We Gather to Worship
Prelude “The God of Abraham Praise/El Shaddai” arr. Marilynn Ham Jo Pettitt, piano
Welcome Rev. Chris Fuss, Associate Pastor 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.
*Opening Hymn 312 “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” LLANFAIR
*Opening Prayer Matt Haas Spirit of promise, Spirit of unity, we thank you that you are also the Spirit of
renewal. Renew in the whole Church that passionate desire for the coming of
your kingdom which will unite all Christians in one mission to the world. May we
all grow up together into him who is our head, the Savior of the world. Amen.
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!”
Children’s Message Rachel Miller, Director of Ministries with Young People 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) downstairs. Following the Worship service children in Pre-K and Kindergarten may be picked up from room 110 by their parents/guardians. Children in grades 1st through 5th may be picked up from room 106 by their parents/guardians.
Anthem “For the Beauty of the Earth” John Rutter Chancel Choir
We Hear the Word Scripture Lesson Acts 2:42-47 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon “FAQ’s of Faith: Do I Have to Go to Church to be a Christian?” Rev. Scott Davis, Lead Pastor
We Respond to the Word
Hymn of Prayer 328 “Surely the Presence of the Lord”
Prayers of the People A pause follows each prayer which ends with: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer
Mission Moment Honduras Mission Trip Fay Painter, Adam Blalock, Rev. Peter Chege
Offering Prayer
Offertory “Jesus Led Me All the Way” arr. John W. Peterson
Communication Card Please take a moment to fill out this
card, then tear at the perforation and place it in the offering plate.
I AM INTERESTED IN: Would like to be a prayer partner
Will discuss Scripture at today’s 11:15 discussion group in the Reed Room
Will encourage and support others in their faith journey
Will find ways to read scripture, build community, share meals, and grow in prayer
Baptism
Would like to join Aldersgate
Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister
*Doxology 94
*Hymn of Commitment 402 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
We Go Forth to Serve *Benediction
*Going Forth in Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. You are invited to join in refreshments and conversation at Sip-N-Chat, to your left as you exit the sanctuary.
*Postlude
APRIL 26, 2015 — FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER — 11:30 WORSHIP
We Gather for Worship Welcome
*Opening Song Worship Band *Opening Prayer Children’s Message 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.
We Hear the Word Scripture Acts 2:43-47 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon “FAQ’s of Faith: Do I Have to Go to Church to Be a Christian?”
Rev. Scott Davis, Lead Pastor
We Respond to the Word Song of Response Prayers of the People Mission Moment Honduras Mission Trip Fay Painter, Adam Blalock Communion and Offering The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth to Serve Closing Song Worship Band
*please stand as you are able
Next Week, Sunday, April 26
Youth Sunday with Youth Praise Band leading worship
Ashley Oliver sharing the message
Interested in a Couples Small Group, Wednesdays 6:45-8pm?
Food, fellowship, & Scripture! Contact Mike Thornton
Financial statements will be mailed this week. If you have questions, please contact Don Fritz at [email protected].
During the month of May, the Outreach & Missions Team will be collecting food items for the Emergency Food Network. EFN provides a 3-day food supply to individuals and families in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area
who find themselves in an emergency without food.
Monetary donations are also welcome. If you would like to make a monetary donation,
please make your check payable to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, note "Emergency Food
Network" on the memo line and place it in the offering plate.