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The Gate Post
The Aldersgate Community United Methodist Church
~ 2417 Getz Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46804 260-432-1524 ~
www.aldersgatecommunity.com aldersgatefortwayne @gmail.com
Sunday
Worship
9:30 a.m.
[9:30 a.m. starting May 3]
HEARTBEAT
[With Sunday School and
Children’s Time]
In the Sanctuary
10:30 a.m.
Fellowship Time
International Bible Study
Class
Adult Classes
11:00 a.m.
GENESIS
In “The Street”
Looking for financial and attendance figures? They are available in the church
office during regular business hours. Check with Keith or Deb.
Our Ministry Staff Rev. Dr. Derek Weber—Lead Pastor [email protected] Chuck Scott—Assistant Pastor, Worship and Music [email protected] Mike Walter—Genesis Worship Leader, Pastor to Youth [email protected] Phyllis Lahr—Organist New Generations’ Ministry: Trish Fry and Maddie Weber Cradle Care: Jill Harkless New Generations’ Youth Volunteer: Jessica Baughan Keith Nettleton—Volunteer Church Manager [email protected] Lisa Beerbower—Organizational Support Specialist [email protected] Deb Eckler—Financial Assistant [email protected] Ellen Rhoades—Parish Visitor [email protected] Roy Horther—Senior Adult Ministries Coordinator [email protected] Wil Brocher—Tech Ministry Coordinator Mary Clark—Volunteer Librarian Roy Horther—Custodian Ken Arend—Night Host www.aldersgatecommunity.com
Did you know … that the Scripture reading and Sermon from each Sunday are on the Aldersgate website? They are posted on Monday mornings. So if you miss worship on Sunday, grab a cup of fair-trade coffee during the week and
head to www.aldersgatecommunity.com or scan in the QR code up there!
United Methodist Women of Indiana Several conference opportunities coming up -- details for all of these can be found at the UMW of Indiana webpage http://www.inumc.org/umw Limitless is an event (Free!!) for young women (teen through age 39) to explore United Methodist Women -- Friday evening July 22 – Saturday, July 23 afternoon. (register by July 22) Mission u is the annual mission education event -- dates are July 19-22 or a one day event called Sampler Day on July 23. The three studies this year are The Bible and Human Sexuality (spiritual growth study), Climate Justice (issue study) and Latin America (geographic study). (register by July 4) Silent retreat (spiritual growth opportunity) is August 26-28. Annual Conference gathering is October 7 and 8 in Kokomo.
ALDERSGATE UMW DATES
Potluck Picnic — Tuesday June 7. Carry-in supper in the Lounge. Rachel Circle will host and the speaker will be Maddie Weber. Fall Kickoff — Tuesday September 13 in the Lounge. Martha Circle will host. Circles meet on a relaxed schedule during the summer — check the bulletin or church calendar for details.
Remember to keep up with your giving … . Ministries at Aldersgate continue throughout the summer!
Senior Adults
Jolly Gaters – Upcoming luncheons:
Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 12:00 pm in Church Lounge -
presentation on Kate's Kart by Krista Layman, Director.
Menu will be box lunches from Chick-Fil-A, sign-ups on
June 5th, 21th and 19th in Market Place.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 12:00 pm in Church Lounge -
presentation by David Dew (still waiting confirmation) on
one of the early presidents who was involved in the blue
print of this country (Jefferson or Washington). Menu will
be some kind of pasta (furnished) and pot luck carry-ins.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 12:00 pm in Church
Lounge - presentation on Wellspring Summer Day Camp
and we have invited the older adults (around 12) from
Wellspring to join us for lunch. Menu will be carry-ins for
salad bar (with all the toppings) and desserts.
RADA Cutlery Sales – See Roy if interested or would
like a catalog and order form or if you have any
questions. This is a fundraiser for Senior Adults.
If there is anything that Roy can do for any Senior Adult,
please contact him. He is in room 114 mid-mornings to
mid-afternoons on Tuesdays and Thursdays, phone
432-1524, ext 279.
The United Methodist Church celebrates Heritage Sunday on the Sunday before Aldersgate Day, May 24, when John Wesley had his spiritual rebirth. This year, United Methodists mark the 200th anniversaries of the death of Francis Asbury and the birth of sister denomination, the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The OTHER SENIORS!! Aldersgate will celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates on June 5th. High school, trade school, community college, uni-versity and graduate school grads (or their families) should make sure that their name and graduation details are turned in to the church office by May 31 to be included on the graduates list.
Volunteer!! We are always accepting volunteers to play with the kids in our nursery at 9:30 and 11:00 on Sundays. Jill Harkless is here each week giving great care, but to help us follow Safe Sanctuary guidelines, we need another adult present as well to play with the children. Please talk to Trish if you are interested.
Outreach Council –
2015/ 2016 2nd Offerings – Results from the weekly Lenten
offerings:
February 7th, Aldersgate’s Scouting Ministry, $1,660.00,
February 14th, Aldersgate’s Parish Ministry Outreach,
$1,939.00,
February 21st, Just Neighbors (Interfaith Homeless Network),
$923.00,
February 28th, Aldersgate’s Me-‘N-U Mission, $5,599.00,
March 6th, One Great Hour of Sharing, $996.00,
March 13th, Broadway Christian Church (Inasmuch Ministry),
$912.00
March 20th YWCA Women’s Shelter, $1,055.00.
Wellspring Food Bank – Ongoing is the coffee and sugar
donations, drop bin is in the coat closet. Upcoming food col-
lection, items yet to be determined, distribution of list and
REACH OUT and PRAY CONSTANTLY for Lindley Elementary
School staff, students, and their families for a restful and peace filled summer
for Fort Wayne, our state, our nation, and our world
for the United Methodist Church worldwide
and for Aldersgate’s staff, members, & community.
NEW GENERATIONS Children’s Events — Wild Night at the Zoo - June 10th at 6pm - June 11th at 9am. Ages 7-12 We will enjoy after-dark adventures and nature activities, animal encounters, then sleep indoors next to the sharks. Watch for fun-filled pop-up events throughout the summer. They will be announced in the Sunday bulletins and on the Facebook page — “Aldersgate KidLINKS” UM Impact Camp 2818 for all ages — are you going to camp? Let Trish or Maddie know!! Youth Events YOUTH GROUP will regroup and continue all summer — Sundays at 6 Down Under. That Thing – June 19-24th at Epworth Forest. Open to all high school students. Keep track of what is going on in the Sunday bulletins or on the Facebook page — “Common Ground (Aldersgate UMC Youth Ministry)”
Operation Christmas Child After much thought and prayerful consideration the Operation Christmas Child coordinators and the Outreach Committee have decided not to partici-pate in OCC this coming win-ter. Missionaries in the field are express-ing concern with the types of gifts includ-ed in the project (problems with being in-appropriate for the culture and/or climate) and the methods of distribution. There will still be ways to give at Aldersgate dur-ing Christmas -- the Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree and the Christmas Bureau are excellent programs for outreach and will continue to be part of our celebrations. Watch for details later in the year.
Don’t forget to send your college student’s 2016/2017 address to Ellen Rhoades (our parish visitor). She
will be updating her lists in late August.
WAIT!? Didn’t we say that this issue of the
Gatepost would not be printed?
Well, it seems that we can’t find a good way to send the newsletter
electronically. If you have experience in sending out email newsletters
please have a conversation with Keith Nettleton, our church manager.
In the meanwhile we are still gathering
email addressed for that bright day when we can get all of our ducks in a
row! Be sure to send your email address or addresses to:
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Graduates Sunday June 5 UMW Potluck Picnic June 7 Wild Night at the Zoo June 10-11 THAT THING (Youth camp) June 19-24 Jolly Gaters June 21 July 19 August 17 UMW Fall Kickoff September 13 QR code for your smartphone to find the church calendar!! Or check the church website!
Worship at Aldersgate -
When was the last time you invited someone to join in worship with you? Here are some words you can use to describe worship at Aldersgate: The Heartbeat Worship at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays The Church of the Warm Heart offers the worship with which you have become familiar. In our bright and open sanctuary, we offer worship with roots in tradition and open to innovation, weekly communion, space for children, vocal choirs and bell ensembles. This is timeless, classic worship, full of words and music, ritual and liturgy as it has been practiced in our country for decades. The Genesis Worship at 11:00 a,m, on Sundays Genesis is worship that is different than what you may have experienced anywhere else. Designed for participation, engagement, where questions are encouraged and conversation is necessary, because we are travelers on the same journey. Website: aldersgategenesis.com Facebook: Aldersgate Genesis Twitter: @aumcgenesis Instagram: @aumcgenesis Pinterest: aumcgenesis
The Power at Work Within Us, or, Adventures in Luke
June 5 Funeral Crasher Luke 7:11-17 June 12 Dinner - time Intimacy Luke 7:36 -8:3 June 19 Cemetery Insanity Luke 8:26-39 June 26 Safe at Home Luke 9:51-62 July 3 Takin’ It to the Streets Luke 10:1-16 July 10 Getting Our Hands Dirty Luke 10:25-37 July 17 A Fine Whine Luke 10:38-42 July 24 Snakes Instead of Fish Luke 11:1-13 July 31 No Place to Store My Stuff Luke 12:13-21 August 7 Dressed for Action Luke 12:32-40 August 14 Didn’t See That Coming Luke 12:49-56 August 21 Rule Breaker Luke 13:10-17 August 28 Life Hacks Luke 14:1, 7-14
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