If you have a prayer request,

please write it here.

Conversation Groups
Join Aldersgate friends and
members for a time of
conversation about the proposed
Sunday morning worship
schedule. All groups are in the
Reed Room (Sip and Chat area)
and will be facilitated by a
member of Church Council
Sunday, February 1, 11:15 am
Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 pm
Sunday, February 8
11:15 am and 12:45 pm

CALLING ALL SCOUTS

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts! Next
Sunday is Scout Sunday here at
Aldersgate. We invite you to
wear your scout uniform to
church so that we can recognize
you and all your wonderful
achievements through scouts.
For more information, please
contact Laura Nelson,
LNelson582@aol.com

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
Hutcherson; Roy Jones; Jeremy Long; Ralph Miller; Don & Pat Milleson; Art
Oliver; Nancy Reed; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Travis Whetzel; Ernestine
Williams; Dannie Wright
New Member Class, Saturday, February 21, 2015, 10:30 12:00 pm, Room
208 (across from church office). Join other newcomers and those interested
in membership to learn more about what it means to become a part of the
Aldersgate faith community. Well be exploring beliefs, practices, and
resources which help make faith a way of life. Interested in attending?
Contact Rev. Scott Davis, scottdavis@cvaumc.org or 434.973.5806.
Today, February 1
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
5:00 pm

This Week at Aldersgate

Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108)

Childrens Sunday School
Combined Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108)
Youth Group (Youth Room)

Monday, February 2
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

Instrumental Ensemble (S)

COSA (111)
Member Care (HR)
Boy Scouts Troop 119 (FH, 106,107)
Families Anonymous (108)

Tuesday, February 3

NEW STUDY
The Friendship Class will begin
the study of Adam Hamilton's
book, "Final Words From the
Cross," on February 8. All who
are interested are welcome to
join us in room 208 at 11:15.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER

The Aldersgate Men are hosting a
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
on Tuesday, February 17, in the
Fellowship Hall. We will start
serving a variety of pancakes at
6:00 PM sharp and continue until
either we run out of batter or
mouths to feed. A freewill
offering will be collected to
support the Aldersgate Prayer
Bear Ministry. Come join us as
we prepare to kick off Lent.

10:00 am
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm

Quilters Guild (FH)

ALS Support Group (RR)
Alzheimers support group (208)
Total Restoration Ministry (108)
Handbell Practice (S)

Wednesday, February 4
1:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:30 pm

TAKING CARE OF BODY AND SOUL:

Sleep Well

Staff Meeting
Small Group Prayer meeting (108)
Covenant Discipleship (Parlor)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (S)

Thursday, February 5
10:00 am
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm

Clergy Conference Call (208)

Greer Backpack Program
Sweet Adelines (FH)
Praise Band Rehearsal (S)

Friday, February 6
Saturday, February 7
6:00 am
8:00 am
10:00 am

BSA Merit Badge (lw lvl)

Mens Group (208)
Dist. UMW (RR)

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

1500 East Rio Road

Charlottesville, VA 22901
434.973.5806
info@cvaumc.org
www.cvaumc.org
www.facebook.com/cvaumc
February 1, 2015

Prelude

FEBRUARY 1, 2015 10AM COMBINED SERVICE

Gathering
Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn)
Getty/Townend

Welcome
Rev. Scott Davis
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.

Offering Prayer
Offertory

COMBINED SERVICE
Restless

Quartet from the Praise Band

*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.

Song
Sanctuary
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary
Pure and holy, tried and true
With thanksgiving, I'll be a living
Sanctuary for You

Invitation

*Opening Hymn 98

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.

Confession and Pardon 8

The Great Thanksgiving 23 (Musical Setting D)

*Opening Prayer
Susan Reed
O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen and the
evening comes, and the busy world lies hushed, and the fever of life is
over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy grant us a safe lodging, and
a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen.
Word
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 105 by their parents/guardians.
Children in grades 1st through 5th may be picked up from room 106 by their
parents/guardians.
Scripture Lesson
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Sleep Well

Dennis Eliot

Sending
*Hymn of Commitment 462 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Rev. Scott Davis

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

Hymn of Prayer 328 Surely the Presence of the Lord

Adopt a Heart Moment

Bread of the World

Chancel Choir

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.

Genesis 2:1-3

Response

Prayers of the People

Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

Giving the Bread and Cup

All who are seeking to respond to the grace of Jesus Christ are invited to
share in Holy Communion. Following the direction of the ushers, please
move to the Communion station nearest you.
Anthem

Communication Card
Please take a moment to fill out this
card, then tear at the perforation and
place it in the offering plate.
Name: ________________________

Table

To God Be the Glory

TODAY
Today we join in worship
together as we share in
Holy Communion, fellowship,
and conversation.

Rev. Scott Davis

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

Singing is one of the joys of life. If

you love singing, please, consider
joining the Chancel Choir
temporarily or permanently. Our
rehearsals are relaxed, and we
enjoy fellowship while preparing
music for God and his church.
We'd love to have more men,
too! To join, contact the music
director, Rafael Scarfullery, at
rafael@rafaelscarfullery.com or
check the Chancel Choir box
on the Communication Card.

______________________________
E-mail: ________________________
______________________________
Phone number: _________________
______________________________

I AM INTERESTED IN:
United Methodist Men
Sweetheart Supper
Saturday, February 14
Burtons Grill at Stonefield
Need a ride or to RSVP?
Contact Merrill Bishop, 975-3072
rambishop1@gmail.com

Baptism
Chancel Choir
Childrens Ministry
Greeter for 10:00 Worship
Greeter for 11:30 Worship

VALENTINE'S SERVICE PROJECT

Sunday, February 8, 2015
10 AM Children's Church
The children will be making
hearts to deliver to the residents
of The Laurels. Parents will need
to provide children's
transportation to The Laurels
around 11:15 AM (meet in the
Reed Room). After passing out
the hearts, we may go to Cici's
pizza for a quick lunch. Please
make plans to join us as we share
God's love with our community!

Habitat for Humanity

Music Ministry
New Member Class, Feb. 21
Receiving weekly e-Note
Youth Group

If you have a prayer request, please

write it on the back of this card.