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.

The UnSanitized Jesus class will NOT meet today. We will resume June 12 with the story of the "Union Busting Vineyard Owner!" Matthew 20:1-16. This week in Sunday School...Family Worship this week NO Youth Group Tonight (Summer Youth Group Kick-Off June 5th, potluck and games! Come everybody!!) Trish and Maddie have decided to do activity days this summer in place of Kids Club. These scheduled days will be for kids, youth and families. Here are the first two dates: Wednesday, June 8th at 6:00pm at Indian Trails Wednesday, June 29th at 3:00pm at ZoYos 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 Please help by making a donation to the Camp experience. See the table in the Market-place! On Thursday, May 19, Me-’N-U served 130 delicious meals to 130 hungry guests. 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. Coming Soon!…..Look for more information about Praise Night beginning Saturday, June 25th in the Down Under. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm and Praise will be from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Just a reminder that the Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day

Welcome... Pentecost 2016

Filled with all the Fullness

Memorial Sunday

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 Psalm 96

I Saw the Lord! We end our Pentecost month with an enthronement Psalm. You’ll hear more about what that is this morning. But in part it is asking the question by what north star do you navigate? Who sits on the throne of your life? Don’t answer too quickly. There is a head answer, a rote faith-based answer to that question. But is it accurate? Is it what you hope, or what you say, but not actually what you do? I know, a tough question for a Sunday morning. But then, what better time? That’s part of what we do when we gather. We remember together that we are baptized. We remember that we belong to a larger family than we see throughout the week. We remember that the freedom we prize so highly isn’t freedom for nothing, but freedom for something. At a cost we so often forget. Memorial Day is a time to remember the cost. For our nation, for the freedoms and the privi-lege we take for granted. It is good to remember to be thankful. But not just thankful with our words or prayers, or gestures or donations. All those are good things, things we ought to be doing. But a real life of gratitude is not just about a holiday observance. It is about the daily act of taking seriously who we are as citizens of a nation, and members of the family of God. It is taking the time to remember who is in charge of our lives. And living fully alive because of that. It is engaging with a troubled world, not with condemnation or judgement, but hope and love. The Psalmist says “worship the Lord in holy splendor” which means not just the clothes we wear but the attitude we bring. Not just what’s on our body, but what’s on our face, what’s in our heart. When Isaiah remembered that God was in charge, when he saw God on the throne, he fell down and admitted that he hadn’t lived a life worthy of the sacrifice that others had made for him. Admitted that he hadn’t lived as though God was on the throne, but that he was. This summer we are going to spend time in the Gospel of Luke. Some familiar stories, some not so familiar. I hope it will be informative, and even entertaining. But most of all, I hope it becomes a way for us to enthrone God again—since we all have a tendency to worship something else from time to time. I hope it becomes a way for us to engage with the text and with one another over the summer and wrestle out just what it means to let God be God of our every day lives. To that end, I’m launching a Read the Book initiative. Over the course of the summer, I chal-lenge us all to read the Gospel of Luke. Beginning to end. Once each month—June, July, August. Three times through this summer. Don’t worry about following along with the Sun-day morning texts (though you are welcome to do so—the texts came to you in the newsletter this week! We start next week with chapter 7!) Just read and study and … and I know this is out on the limb stuff, bring your questions to worship. Who knows, it might catch on and this preaching thing could become a conversation. But Read the Book. Gospel of Luke.

Shalom, Pastor Derek

MySpace...notes from Derek

Derek’s Open Office Hours

Tuesday: 10:30am-12:00pm Wednesday: 7:30pm-9:00pm

Friday: 2:00pm-4:00pm

This Week aT aldersgaTe….

Family Worship

9:30am - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary Cradle Care (0-2yrs), 120 10:30am - International Bible Study, 129 11:00am - Genesis Worship, The Street Cradle Care (0-2yrs), 120

Music Rehearsals

Office Is Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

7:30pm - AA, 133 - ALANON, 131

9:30am - Sermon Text Bible Study, 129 6:30pm - Cub Scout Pack #3349, Down Under 7:30pm - 12 Step, The Lounge - ALANON, 131 - ALATEEN, 200

6:15pm - Genesis Worship Team, Music Room

1:00pm - Shawl Ministry, 135 6:00pm - Derek’s Bible Study, The Lounge 7:30pm - Derek’s Open Office Hours, Derek’s Office

6:45pm - Extoll Bells, Sanctuary

4:00pm - Super Shots, 122, 124, 129, 133, Gallery 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

Graduation Recognition

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 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, (15-18yrs) D.U.

Heartbeat Worship

MAY 29, 2016 - 9:30A.M.

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

ENTRANCE

GATHERING MUSIC “Sarabands” G. F. Handel “Consolation” G. F. Handel GREETINGS AND MINISTRIES PRELUDE Variations on “A Paschal Chorale” Garth Edmundson *CALL TO WORSHIP The well of God is full -- come and drink! His kindness and goodness and mercy are overflowing -- open your hearts to receive them! It is no accident that you are here, that we are together and that God is with us. God desires to be with us, so find joy in the divine presence. Give God all your worship, whether you have much or little. God is worthy of all we bring. And where you find yourself empty, allow God to fill you. Great God, we give you our praise. May it be pleasing in your sight and proclaim your great glory! Amen. *HYMN “We Thy People Praise Thee” Hymn #67

SERVICE OF THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Majestic God, we open the Scriptures needing to see you as you are instead of the small, manageable, accommodating God we make you out to be. Pierce us with truth and light. Sweep away our self- delusions. In these words give us a vision of the God of the universe whose power and might evoke awe and fear in the hearts of the truly humble. For the sake of Christ we pray. Amen. SCRIPTURE Psalm 96 The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God HYMN SING

SERMON The Gods of the Peoples Rev. Dr. Derek Weber *HYMN “God of the Ages” Hymn #698 A MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER Heavenly Father, as our nation pauses today to remember those in the military who have given their lives for freedoms we enjoy, we pray you would have us all look to you for strength, comfort and guidance. Be with all who serve in our Armed Forces. Bless them and their families. Grant your loving protection. Let peace prevail among all the nations, O God. Especially let your mercy rest upon our land, even as we acknowledge with thanksgiving your past goodness on this country. If it is your will, preserve the lives of the men and women in uniform as they defend our citizenry. Most of all, we pray that you would turn the hearts of all – military and civilian – to your holy Word where we find the true peace for our sinful souls that surpasses all understanding. Keep us repentant of sin. Move us to know, take hold and treasure your saving grace. In the name of Jesus, our Savior and Your beloved Son, who alone gives this peace and hope for eternity, we pray. Amen.

Prayer from the ELCA

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS ~

Worship Assistant: Ellen Rhoades Organist: Phyllis Lahr Communion Guild: Bill & Lynne Doctor, Jim Copeland, Kelly Borne, Kim Shelford, Kathy Routen, Linda Sackman, Carole Stanelle, Leslie Kitch, Carolyn Ewing Flowers at the Cross: are given by Stephen & Barbara Berkey in celebration of their 30th Wedding Anniversary Head Ushers: Jay & Dawn Wilhelm, Norm & Liesa Roelke, Judy Mullen Refreshment Hosts: are the members of the Litugical Arts Guild

OFFERING AND OFFERTORY “America, the Beautiful”

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 “The Lamb Has Overcome” Carol Cymbala PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING CHILDREN’S BENEDICTION

SENDING FORTH

*HYMN “America” Hymn #697 vss. 1 & 4 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Finale on “A Paschal Chorale” Garth Edmundson

Phyllis Kent, Julie Amos, Caleb Atnip, Katie Campbell, John & Joan Scribner, Henry & Anne Weber, Ryan Craft, Deidra Gulley & her mother, Jerry Schmeling, Paula Barnhart, Nick Fiegel, Kathy Schultz, Logan Michael, Angie, Cathy Bonifas, the Richard Mann family, Randy Loll & Marlyce Far-num, Kenneth Brewster, Ken Low, Laura Lange, Zach & Christy Yoder, Joyce Campbell, Pam Hip-pensteel, Paul Rimmer, Ed Strause, D. Witherspoon, Wayne T., Terry Donat, Mary Jane Rinker, Carl Cisna, children in need, Lindley Elementary School staff and students, the Inasmuch Ministry, the Wetherill family at the passing of Haley, the family of Lee Knake at his passing

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