Bulletin January 4 2015

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1500 East Rio Road

Charlottesville, VA 22901

434.973.5806

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January 4, 2015

The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God. 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 Hutcher-

son; Roy Jones; Jeremy Long; Ralph Miller; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver;

Nancy Reed; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Travis Whetzel; Ernestine Williams;

Dannie Wright

Today the Friendship Class will begin a study of the apostle Paul using the

PBS documentary "In the Footsteps of St. Paul, with David Suchet," supple-

mented with readings from Paul's letters, and Acts of the Apostles. We in-

vite all who are interested to join us.

This Week at Aldersgate Today, January 4 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) 11:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) Monday, January 5 6:00 pm Instrumental Ensemble (S) 6:00 pm Spiritual Growth (106) 6:30 pm COSA (111) 7:00 pm Member Care (HR) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 119 (FH, 106,107) 7:00 pm Families Anonymous (108) Tuesday, January 6 Girl Scouts Cookie Delivery (FH, HR, Unfin. FH) District Common Table (HR) 10:00 am Quilters Guild (FH) 1:30 pm Alzheimers support group (208) 5:30 pm Total Restoration Ministry (108) 5:30 pm Stephen Ministers (208) Wednesday, January 7 1:00 pm Staff meeting (Lead Pastor’s office) 5:30 pm Small Group Prayer meeting (108) Thursday, January 8 6:00 pm UMM (K,HR,WC) 6:30 pm Sweet Adelines (FH) 7:00 pm Praise Band Rehearsal (S) 7:00 pm SPRC (106) Friday, January 9 Saturday, January 10 8:00 am Men’s Group (208) 10:00 am District UMW (FH)

If you have a prayer request,

please write it here.

MINISTERING TO THOSE WITH

SPECIAL NEEDS

Did you know that many parents

who have children with special

needs are not able to find a

church home because nothing is

in place for their child and family

on Sunday mornings? Well it's

time to change this!

Beginning in 2015 any family in

our community who would like to

chat about what participation at

AUMC could look like, due to

special needs in their family, are

encouraged to contact me. We

will meet and make a plan so that

their family is able to participate

in the life of our church! Please

share this information with any

family you know who might need

special accommodations.

Also, if you're interested in

helping in any way (no

experience with children of

differing abilities required) or

you know someone who enjoys

working with special needs

children, youth, or adults please

contact me.

Rachel Miller, Director of

Ministries with Young People,

[email protected]

434-973-5806

Key:

CR = Choir Room

FH = Fellowship Hall

HR = Hospitality Room

K = Kitchen

OS = Old Sanctuary

Unfin. FH = Unfinished Fellowship Hall

WC = Welcome Center

JANUARY 4, 2015 — EPIPHANY — 10AM SERVICE Gathering

Prelude

Welcome Rev. Scott Davis

*Call to Worship Kay Ansell Leader: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. People: From everlasting to everlasting, you are God. Psalm 90:1-2

*Opening Hymn 254 “We Three Kings”

*Opening Prayer Everlasting God, the radiance of faithful souls, you brought the nations to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Fill the world with your glory, and show yourself to all the nations; through him who is the true light and the bright and morning star, Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.

Word

Come Now Children All children are invited to come forward as the congregation sings

Children’s Message Rachel Miller 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. Before Holy Communion all children will return to the Sanctuary to sit with their families to participate in Holy Communion together.

The Baptismal Covenant 33 Jason Robert Helmsletter, Elizabeth Grace Helmsletter

Scripture Lesson Matthew 2:1-12 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon “The Journey of a Thousand Miles” Rev. Scott Davis

Response

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.

Offering Prayer

Offertory/ Anthem

*Doxology 95 Table

Invitation

Confession and Pardon 8

The Great Thanksgiving 23 (Musical Setting D)

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving the Bread and Cup

All who are seeking to respond to the grace of Jesus Christ are invited to

We are so happy you are here!

Please take a moment to fill out this card, then tear at the perforation and

place it in the offering plate. Name: ________________________ ______________________________ E-mail: ________________________ ______________________________ Phone number: _________________ ______________________________ Address: _______________________ ______________________________ Guest Member Regular Attender Yes, I would like to write a short devotional for the AUMC Lenten Devotional Book Yes, I would like to attend the New Member Class on January 21.

If you have a prayer request, please write it on the back of this card.

share in Holy Communion. Following the direction of the ushers, please move to the Communion station nearest you.

Prayer after Communion Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Sending *Hymn of Commitment 89 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

*Benediction

*Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

You are invited to join in food and conversation at Sip-N-Chat, to your left as you exit the sanctuary. *Postlude

11:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE Gathering

Welcome Word

Worship Song

Children’s Message Rachel Miller 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.

Scripture Matthew 2:1-12 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon “The Journey of a Thousand Miles” Rev. Scott Davis

Response

Offering

Table

Communion All who are seeking to respond to the grace of Jesus Christ are invited to share in Holy Communion. Come to the Communion station as you feel led, receive a piece of bread, and dip the bread in the chalice. Following communion you may pray at the kneeler if you wish.

The Lord’s Prayer

Community Moment: If you are feeling called to get connected at AUMC we encourage you to talk to one of the greeters or pastors to see how to get started.

Send Off

Benediction Peace Be With You.

New Member Class Wednesday, January 21, 2015,

6:30 – 8:00 pm, Room 208 Join other newcomers and those

interested in membership to learn more about what it means

to become a part of the Aldersgate faith community.

We’ll be exploring beliefs, practices, and resources which help make faith a way of life.

Contact Rev. Scott Davis, [email protected] or

434.973.5806 to indicate your interest in attending.

Invitation to Devotional Writers

Aldersgate UMC will be creating a 2015 Lenten Devotional with

inspirational messages from our own congregation. In this

booklet, each day from Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) through

Easter Sunday (April 5) will feature Scripture and individual messages for your thoughtful

reflection during Lent. ALL AGES are welcome, including children

and Youth.

If you can contribute, sign up in church today and send an email

to Melissa King with your full name, email address, phone #

and date for your entry. Send to: [email protected]. You will

receive writing guidelines electronically. If you need a

printed copy, please pick them up in the church office. Writing is

due January 17.