2016 Numbered Offering Envelopes

If you used numbered offering envelopes in 2015, you can pick up your
new set of 2016 envelopes in the Reed Room. Using the numbered
offering envelopes makes data entry of your donations more efficient
and reliable. If you would like to start using offering envelopes in 2016,
just pick up a set and be sure to register your name, address and
envelope number (printed in red ink on the front of the set). If you
have questions about getting or using numbered offering envelopes in
2016, please contact Joe Berman at financialsecretary@cvaumc.org

Do you like to BOWL?

Would you like to BOWL for a good cause???
Deb Reynolds is putting together a TEAM of SIX to bowl in the Heart
Havens... Charlottesville District ..."Bowling for a Cause" event... to be
held on Sunday afternoon, February 14, from 2-4 PM at Keglers Bowling
Alley. Deb will be the Team Captain and will also bowl. If you are
interested in being on her team, please let her know as soon as
possible. (NO degree of skill or prior bowling experience is required).
Shoe rental is free and plenty of bowling balls will be available.
The six TEAM members are required to get pledges from ANYONE who
will donate any amount of money from $1.00 to $100.00. The TEAM is
responsible for raising a minimum of $600 total. Of course we would
love to raise more. If you would like to sponsor the TEAM, your check
can be made to AUMC with Heart Havens Bowling Event in the Memo
line. All proceeds will be used to help build/buy a residential facility in
the Charlottesville District for adults with intellectual disabilities.
NOTE: This is a DISTRICT event and only 10 lanes are reserved... If we
get more than 6 people who would like to participate, we are allowed to
form a SECOND TEAM... However, that TEAM would also be required to
raise a minimum of $600.
If you have ANY questions, please contact Deb Reynolds at 295-8217 or
rynldsdeb@yahoo.com. You can help build the community that love
built in the Charlottesville District! Help us open a heart.

January 10, 2016

Dear Aldersgate Friends

Thanks to all who made Christmas Eve such a special experience for our
guests and members! Over 630 gathered for our three services (up 120
from 2013). The response to the Christmas offering has been generous
as well. The $6,170 collected is being split equally between two
ministriesone local and one international. Half of the gifts is being
used to buy Bibles for a Methodist Church in Mozambique, Africa. The
other half of the gifts is being donated to The Haven, a shelter for
people who are homeless in Charlottesville. Thank you for your
generosity and faithfulness!
Grace and peace,
Scott
Rev. Scott Davis, Lead Pastor

Jesus: Savior, Teacher, Lord, Friend

A new sermon and worship series begins TODAY, 9 & 11 am
How can we know and embrace the fullness of Jesus identity and role in
our lives? What difference does our understanding of Jesus make for
how we practice our faith?

January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31

Savior
Teacher
Lord
Friend

TODAY from 4 - 7 pm
"From 1st time Guest to Faithful Disciple"
Workshop for Aldersgate Members and Leaders
Church Council is pleased to announce a free workshop for Aldersgate
members, attendees, and leaders TODAY, 4:00 7:00 pm, at Aldersgate.
Led by Rev. Paul Nickerson, a church consultant used widely by United
Methodist churches in Virginia, the workshop will look at what vital
churches do to greet first-time guests to worship, to follow up and
begin to connect them with the community of faith.
We will also explore five key ways people grow in discipleship and how
to set up a church system that enhances faith development for all
members, guests, and others. Participants will work on an Action Plan
to implement these principles at Aldersgate. A light dinner is included.
Sign up on the Communication Card.

Samaritan Fund
The Samaritan Fund offers local benevolence to Aldersgate and
community members. To donate, make your check payable to AUMC
with Samaritan Fund in the memo. Thank you for reaching out.

United Methodist Men

All men of the church are invited to attend the Jan. 14th supper meeting
at 6:30 pm in the community room. We'll be planning and arranging for
our Valentine's day Sweetheart supper out and for our St. Patrick's Day,
March 19th, Corned Beef and Cabbage fund raiser. Come join the
fellowship. Merrill Bishop, 434-975-3072 or rambishop1@gmail.com

New Sunday School Study

Busy Hands Fellowship will resume our weekly drop-in meetings on

Thursdays from 11-2:00 starting January 14. Bring your handiwork
project to the Hospitality Room to work on while enjoying a time of
fellowship. For more information contact Kimberley Roll at 434-9736382 or rollwell3@gmail.com

The Seekers Class will begin a study of the Gospel of Matthew on

January 17 in the Fellowship Hall. We will dig deep into the scripture
with an emphasis on discussion of Jesus' own teachings on how to live
as his disciples. Although his gospel was addressed to the Hebrews of
his day, these teachings also instruct us on how we should live in
accordance with his guidance in today's world. Please join us and see if
this topic is of interest to you. Feel free to drop in when you are able.

Free Food and Live Music!

Sisters in Scripture

All are invited for a time of fellowship, food and music! This Wednesday
January 13th in the Reed Room from 6:00 -7:30 PM enjoy a variety of
soups and an All-American grilled cheese as you sit, talk and listen to
some live music. Everyone is invited - come by yourself or bring a family.
There is no agenda and no speeches just free food and fellowship. You
can RSVP to Mike at mikethornton100@gmail.com or just show up on
Wednesday. Hope to see you there!

Sundays, beginning February 7th, 2016, 10:00-10:45 am, in the Reed

Room.
Join us as we share conversation, scripture, womens
contemporary topics, Christ-centered love, family, friends, creativity,
art, food, fun, light and love! Co-facilitated by Laurie Davis, Ann Brown
and Vickie Richardson. For more information contact Laurie Davis at
lauriedavis@nelson.k12.va.us, or 703-350-6488.

Busy Hands Fellowship

Name Tags
If you have an Aldersgate name tag, make sure you wear it! If you dont
have one, ask an usher for a Name Tag Request to get one soon.

The Aldersgate Staff would like to thank you for your generous
contributions to our Christmas gift this year. We are grateful for your
thoughtfulness and look forward to working with you in 2016 as we
respond to Gods call upon our lives together!