Today, November 9

9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
11:30 am
3:15 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm

This Week at Aldersgate

Revelation Class (208)
Childrens Sunday School
Praise Band Small Group (111)
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108)
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Youth Praise Band (Sanctuary)
Disciples Path (108)
Youth Group (lower level)

Monday, November 10
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

Spiritual Growth (106)

COSA (111)
Trustees (208)
Boy Scouts Troop 119 (OS)
Families Anonymous (108)
Worship Team (CR)

Tuesday, November 11
10:00 am
1:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm

Quilters Guild (FH)

Alzheimers support group (208)
Total Restoration Ministry (108)
Childrens Ministry Team (111)

Wednesday, November 12
10:00 am
1:00 pm
6:15 pm
5:30 pm
7:30 pm

Fellowship of Friends (208)

Staff meeting (Lead Pastors office)
Covenant Discipleship (Parlor)
Small group prayer meeting (108)
Chancel Choir Practice (Sanctuary)

November 9, 2014

Thursday, November 13
10:00 am
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm

Girl Scouts (unfin.FH)

UM Men (K,HR,WC)
Praise Band rehearsal (S)
Backpack Program at Greer
Sweet Adelines (FH)

Friday, November 14
Saturday, November 15

PACEM (lower level)

8:00 am
Sat. Morning Mens Group (208)

Key:
CR = Choir Room
FH = Fellowship Hall
HR = Hospitality Room
K = Kitchen
OS = Old Sanctuary
Unfin. FH = Unfinished Fellowship Hall
WC = Welcome Center

1500 EAST RIO ROAD ~ CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901

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November 9, 2014 10:00 AM Worship Service

Prelude

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Instrumental Ensemble

arr. Wesley Hanson

Welcome
Rev. Chris Fuss
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.
*Call to Worship
Bill George
Leader:
I call upon you, O Lord; come quickly to me;
give ear to my voice when I call to you.
People:
Let my prayer be counted as incense before you,
and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice. Psalm 142:1-2
*Opening Hymn 717

The Battle Hymn of the Republic

*Opening Prayer
God of peace, we pray for those who have served our nation and have laid down their lives
to protect and defend our freedom. We pray for those who have fought, whose spirits and
bodies are scarred by war, whose nights are haunted by memories too painful for the light
of day. We pray for those who serve us now, especially for those in harms way. Shield them
from danger and bring them home. Turn the hearts and minds of our leaders and our
enemies to the work of justice and harvest of peace. May the peace you left us, the peace
you gave us, be the peace that sustains, the peace that saves us. 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!
Childrens Message
Rev. Chris Fuss
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

Praise the Lord, Alleluia!

Chancel Choir

arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Please join us in preparing for our upcoming Nativity Play! We will have practices on
November 23, 30, and December 7 from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Our Nativity Play
performance will be on Sunday, December 14th at 5:30 PM in the Sanctuary. We need 6
volunteers/youth to help "shepherd" our cast and we will be meeting on Sunday, November
16th for a special walk through before our first practice. Please contact Karen Smith by
November 16th at kgtsmith@embarqmail.com if want your child(ren) participating in the Play
or you can volunteer. You may also pick up the Nativity Play letter located in both Children
Church rooms for more details.
The AUMC Youth are excited to announce that we have re-launched our fundraiser selling the
long-sleeve, orange, Aldersgate United Methodist Church shirts! Shirts are $20 each and a
portion of that comes back to the Youth Group to help raise money for our 2015 summer
mission trip! Shirts will be delivered to the church in late November for you to pick-up. If you
have access to the internet you may order your shirt by going to this link: http://
www.booster.com/aumcyouth2. If you do not have access to the internet please contact
Rachel, she'll order the shirt for you and you can give her a check for the $20 made out to the
church. (Please make sure to give this to Rachel in person or put in her box in the office.)
If you have any questions please see Rachel.
TODAY, the Friendship Class will begin studying Adam Hamilton's new book, Revival: Faith as
Wesley Lived It. We join Adam Hamilton for a six-week journey to England, through Wesley's
land, life, ministry and teachings. For Methodists, Wesleyans and all Christians, Wesley's story
is our story, defining our faith, and challenging us to rediscover our spiritual passion.
Advent Study "Not a Silent Night" by Adam Hamilton Imagine Jesus from Marys point of
viewproud of her son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for him as a person and
so much more. In this book, Adam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion
and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses his life and ministry; and ends at the
beginning, with the Christ child born in a stable, Marys beautiful baby.
Three times to choose from, beginning Sunday, November 30:
Sundays 9:00 - 9:45 AM contact: Mike Thornton - mikethornton@cvaumc.org
Sundays 7:00 - 8:00 PM contact: Mike and Laura Nelson - lnelson582@aol.com
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM contact: Rachel Miller - rachelmiller@cvaumc.org
If you think you might want to lead your own group at a different time; please contact me so
we can talk! mikethornton@cvaumc.org

Time has really been flying by and it's time to gather goodies for our college student exam
care packages! We'd like to have candy (bars or hard candies), gum, granola bars, mints,
crackers, pretzels, nuts, pencils/pens, hot chocolate, popcorn, the ever popular chocolate, or
other small items that you feel a stressed out college student studying for finals would enjoy.
These packages let the kids know that they are in the thoughts and prayers of Aldersgate
members and let them know that they are not forgotten. We will be collecting through
November 16, so leftover Halloween candy is just fine. If you'd like to contribute to the
mailing costs, you can leave money or checks in the office or in the offering plate marked for
postage for college care packages. Questions? Call Susan Reed at 973-0766 or email
reedr3va@netzero.com. Thanks for your help with this ministry!
Wednesday Night Prayer: Scripture, prayer, silence, and conversation: Wednesdays 5:30 6:30 PM - Room 108. All are welcome to just show up and join us in prayer. No weekly
commitment required - if the Holy Spirit is moving you to prayer come join us for an hour!

Scripture Lesson
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Hymn of Prayer 328

Giving Your Treasure Back to God

Pastoral Prayer
The Lords 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.
Mission Moment

Centurions in Hope

Homebound Communion Server Commissioning

Advent Brunch - Sunday, November 30th at 11:15 a.m. immediately following the combined
worship service. Come help us celebrate the beginning of the Advent Season by joining in
fellowship and enjoying some delicious food.

Offertory

Did you know that Aldersgate has a virtual prayer wall? Just go to our website,
www.cvaumc.org, and take a look at the "prayer wall" tab on the menu at the homepage. You
may post a prayer request and also pray for those requests that have already been posted. Be
sure and visit the prayer wall today!
On All Saints Sunday, we listed the members and friends of Aldersgate who have passed in
the previous year. Norma Stotz was a member who passed in January.
The United Methodist Men will hold their monthly dinner meeting on Thursday, November 13
at 6:30 pm. Rev. Scott Davis will share the experiences he had while visiting Korea some
weeks ago. All men are invited to attend. Please contact Merrill Bishop at 975-3072 or
rambishop1@gmail.com.

Rev. Scott Davis

Surely the Presence of the Lord

Are you interested in leading/hosting or becoming part of a small group with a relaxed and
causal atmosphere that includes Scripture, food, and fellowship? Contact Mike Thornton at
mikethornton@cvaumc.org.

There will be sign-up sheets for food and help in the former sanctuary during Sip-n-Chat. As
soon as a date is decided for decorating you will be notified. If you have any questions please
contact Robin Oliver at 434-978-3553 or e-mail robinaoliver@comcast.net. Thank you!

Matthew 6:1-6

Bill George
Pat Daniel

Offering Prayer
Armed Forces Medley
arr. David Brown
Instrumental Ensemble
Veterans are invited to stand as your services anthem is played. Spouses of deceased veterans
are invited to stand at the conclusion.
*Doxology 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Hymn of Commitment 431 (sing twice) Let There Be Peace on Earth

WORLD PEACE

*Benediction
*Passing of the Peace
Leader:
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People:
And also with you.
Let us go into the world bearing the peace of Christ.
*Postlude

March Pontifical
Instrumental Ensemble

arr. Wesley Hanson

*stand as you are able

November 9, 2014 11:30 AM Worship Service

Gathering

Days of Elijah

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. We hope this worship experience is uplifting and revitalizing for you!
Worship Set

Break Every Chain

Please Pray For Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Sandy Checchi; Nancy Clark;
Victor Connor; Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; June Moon
Gaedecke; Chad Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Thomas Hamlin; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy Jones;
Jeremy Long; Zander Mawyer; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver; Renee Parson; Nancy Reed;
Schwaner Family; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Penny Troutman; Travis Whetzel; Ernestine
Williams; Dannie Wright
The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God and in honor of their families
by Bob and Vicki Miller.

Childrens Message
Rev. Chris Fuss
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.

Have an announcement to put in the bulletin or e-Note? Please send your submissions to
Aldersgate@cvaumc.org AND scottdavis@cvaumc.org. Weekly deadline is Wednesday NOON.

Scripture
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Aldersgate will once again be hosting the womens homeless shelter beginning November 15 th
through November 22nd. If you are not familiar with this ministry, the program provides shelter
and a pillow for every head during the cold winter months. We will be collecting items for the
week beginning Sunday, October 19th through Sunday, November 9th. Donation boxes will be
located in the Welcome Center and Sip-n-Chat areas.

Sermon

Giving Your Treasure Back to God

Matthew 6:1-6
Rev. Scott Davis

Offering
Communion
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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.
The Lords 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.
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

House of the Rising Sun

Benediction
Peace Be With You.

AUMC HOSTING WOMENS PACEM

Personal items: Chapstick, heavy winter womens gloves, lotion, ladies socks (athletic and
dress), new or gently used bath towels and washcloths.
Food: Gum/mints/hard candy, snack bags of potato chips, pretzels, Cheetos, soft snack bars,
tea bags, hot chocolate mix, lemonade mix, sugar and Splenda. We would also like to have a
selection of recent women magazines.
Monetary contributions will be accepted through November 9th which will be used to buy food
and paper goods during the week and help with other expenses related to hosting the program.
Please make your check payable to AUMC with PACEM listed on the memo line.
For more information contact Deb Reynolds (295-8217), Leatha Harlow (975-0633) or Nancy
Berman (973-6555).
Do you have a cassette player at home that you no longer use? A blind resident at The
Cedars/Golden Living has a large collection of tapes that he loves to listen to, but his cassette
player no longer works. The staff has been unable to find a new one for him.
Charge Conference, a gathering for all church members to reflect on the ministry of our
congregation, will be held November 19 at 7:00 pm in the Sip n Chat area. If you havent had a
chance to meet the Superintendent of the Charlottesville District, this is your opportunity.