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WELCOME to ALDERSGATE
We’re delighted to have you with us today!
Our desire is that you sense the love of Jesus during your time here
and that you discover how much God values you.
If we can serve you in any way, please feel free to call on us.
Our Identity/Vision
We exist to:
“Reach with the Heart of God
for the Lives of our community!”
Our Mission/Purpose
Gathered to Grow - Scattered to Sow:
“To reach and grow disciples in Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world!”
Aldersgate Staff
Troy Howell, Pastor: [email protected]
David Watkins, Assistant Pastor: [email protected]
Sheri Dohner, Director of Worship Ministries: [email protected]
Kathleen Blazey, Preschool Director: [email protected]
Jodie Dodson, Director of Children’s Ministries: [email protected]
Carol Diffenbaugh, Director of Health Ministries: [email protected]
Sheryl Behr, Youth Director: [email protected]
Sandi Tobias, Discipleship Director: [email protected]
Carol Purdom/Christy Zakis Malpass: [email protected]
Carl Wagner, Facility Manager: [email protected]
Maureen Nacci, Child Care Provider
Kristi Prowell, Accompanist
Office hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 am—3:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am—12:30 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Small group study materials
Do you have any Bible studies or books that you have used here at Aldersgate over time that are
gathering dust at your house? If so, would you consider bringing them back to the church where
they can be placed in the Resource Room to be available to be used by other groups or individuals?
Items can be brought to the church office and given to Sandi Tobias, Director of Discipleship
Ministries. We will then try and catalog them so they can be signed out by others wishing to use
them. If your small group is in need of materials, check the Resource Room for ideas.
When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box
Please complete the end of session survey that your group leader should have given you and
return it to the “Discipleship” mailbox outside of the FLC. Group leaders should return dvds and
any extra materials to the same mailbox.
Preschool Sub sale
We know that ‘crazy, spring, sport schedules’ can play havoc on dinner plans….so why not have a
‘sub night’ in April?! Order forms are available at the welcome desk, front office or preschool
office. Please place order forms and payments in the ‘sub’ envelope by Thurs. April 14th (located
on the preschool bulletin board, across from the elevators) Subs are to be picked up on Thursday,
April 21st between 11-1 in the FLC. Thank you for supporting our preschool fundraiser!
Divorced: You don’t have to go through it alone!
Come and join a DivorceCare group. Meet people who understand the pain your divorce has
caused. DivorceCare has started meeting every Thursday evening at 6:30pm. You are invited to
join us any week and become part of a small group of people who are also experiencing divorce.
You’ll meet others who understand what you are feeling and who will be able to offer you
encouragement. DivorceCare meets weekly for 13 weeks, featuring 13 dynamic video seminars
featuring renowned experts on divorce and recovery.
DivorceCare is nondenominational and features biblical teaching for recovering from divorce.
Weekly seminar topics include: What’s Happening to Me, The Road to Healing/Finding Help,
Facing My Anger, Depression, Loneliness, New Relationships, KidCare, Financial Survival and
more…
Come join us for the next 13 week session which started Thursday March 17th, 6:30pm to 8pm at
Aldersgate United Methodist Church. To register or for more information contact Carol at
737.7923 ext. 104.
We are Privileged to Hold One Another in Prayer:
“Lost & Found”: AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) & Al-Anon (Family/Friends of Alcoholics)
EVERY SATURDAY 6pm to 7:15pm in the Youth Room. The Lost & Found Group combines AA
(Alcoholics Anonymous) & Al-Anon (Family & Friends of Alcoholics.) A speaker from each (AA and
Al-Anon) will share their story followed by discussion. “Program Birthdays” are celebrated each
month.
At Al-Anon group meetings the friends and family members of problem drinkers share their
experiences and learn how to apply the principles of the Al-Anon program to their individual
situations. They learn that they are not alone in the problems they face, and that they have
choices that lead to greater peace of mind, whether the drinker continues to drink or not. Find
out more about Al-Anon at www.al-anon.org.
For additional information contact Carol Diffenbaugh at 737-7923 ext. 104.
Bernice Shaffer; Zedna Haverstock; Pastor Galina; Dixie Baer; Jane Campbell; Ron Campbell; Nancy S;
Rob Yoho; Scott; Sandy M; Maureen; Shirley Willis; Logan Breed; Tink Hayes and family upon the death
of her father John Volock; Lou Tress; Gertrude; Deb Smith and family upon the death of her father;
PopPop Wolf; Dottie B.; Sarah S.; Sandi P.; Lorraine Wagner and family upon the death of her Aunt Jean;
Barb Metzler; Dennis Red and family upon the death of his brother Samuel; Andra Haverstock and
family upon the death of her father; Kaleb; Heath and his parents; Dottie Stepp and family upon the
death of Dottie’s sister Joy; Kelly Shaffer; Patricia Baker; Tammy Tharp
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
EVERY THURSDAY at 6:30pm in Room 206/208. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and
women who have had a drinking problem. There are no age or education requirements.
Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Find out more about Alcoholics Anonymous at www.aa.org. For additional information contact
Carol Diffenbaugh at 737-7923 ext. 104.
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Birth - 23 months: Infant Nursery
2 Year Olds: Toddler Nursery
3 Year Olds: Room 102
4 Year Old/Pre-K: Room 104
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Kindergarten: Room 207
First Grade: Room 210
Second Grade: Room 205
Third Grade: Room 201
4th/5th Grade: Rooms 206/208
PRAYER CONCERNS
Active Military Personnel Serving Overseas:
David Gallagher
If you know an active duty soldier you would like lifted in prayer, please contact the church office or
[email protected] and share his/her name. We will list their name in the bulletin
and continue to hold them in prayer until you notify us they have returned safely home.
Want to Make a Request or Receive Ministry Information?
Please use the Communication Card to provide or change your contact information
and/or to request information about any aspect of church life at Aldersgate. Just
drop it in the offering plate, leave it at the Welcome Center, or bring it to the
church office.
IRONMEN EVENTS
Upcoming Events: Men’s Breakfast: April 16 at 7:30am with speaker Chuck Wingate
Men’s BBQ and Game Night: August 20 at 4:30pm
Veteran’s Day Trip: November 11
To register or questions contact Todd Cressler: [email protected] or 810-6966
Visit www.ironmenstrong.org FACEBOOK: IRONMENAUMC
2016 “Shot at Life” Event
The 4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot to benefit the Capital Area Pregnancy Centers (CAPC) is being
held on Saturday, April 30 at the Warrington Gun Club. Have lunch, blast some clays (all
experience levels welcomed), enjoy the fellowship and support the CAPC’s pro-life ministry. It’s a
GREAT EVENT . . . It’s a GREAT CAUSE . . . AND . . . It’s at a GREAT COST! Great door prizes too!
Registration forms are available at the Worship Information Center outside the sanctuary. For
more information, visit the CAPC website at www.capc4u.org or call Jeni at 761-4410.
United Methodist Night at Harrisburg Senators game April 30
The Camp and Retreat Ministry of the Susquehanna Conference and the Harrisburg Senators invite us to
a night of fun and fellowship at Metro Bank Park on April 30th. Gates Open at 4:30 pm and the first pitch
is at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and $3 from each ticket will donated back to the Campership Fund to help
provide children, youth, and adults with the church camp experience. Come early to watch Bishop
Jeremiah Park throw out one of the first pitches! Stick around after the game for kids to run the bases!
First 2000 kids 12 and under will receive a Hershey Park Pass valid through June 2016. Ticket order
forms are available at the Worship Information Center outside the sanctuary. For more information,
contact Jess Moyer or L.K. Thompson with the Senators at 231-4444 or email
[email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.
WALK FOR HOPE 2016, an annual and important fund raiser for New Hope Ministries, will be
held on Sunday, APRIL 17th. You can go online to www.nhm-pa.org and follow the links for the WALK
for Hope to register. You may also complete a paper registration form to return to New Hope.
Registering for WALK in advance is greatly appreciated. Consider forming a team this year!
WALK DATE: Sunday, April 17
REGISTRATION: 1:30 to 2:00 PM
START OF WALK: 2:00 PM
DISTANCE: Approximately 5K (3.1 miles)
LOCATION: Hampden Township Park
If you are unable walk, please consider sponsoring another walker. You can go online at
www.nhm-pa.org and follow the links for the WALK for Hope. Please contact Nancy Wible at
796-3103 or [email protected] with any questions.
Learn to Knit or Crochet
Have you ever seen a handmade scarf or maybe one of our beautiful prayer blankets and think, “I’d like
to learn to do that sometime”? Well now is your opportunity to learn. Aldersgate’s Wool and Flax group
is offering knitting and crochet instruction classes. If learning to make no-sew blankets interests you,
we provide instruction on that also. Join us for some fun as you learn to make your own unique
handmade gifts.
When: Mondays at 6:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
Where: Room 203
If you have any questions, contact Kim Dolbin at [email protected] or Sue Shockey at
[email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
Dogs for God
This ministry consists of a group of caring individuals called to spread the joy, happiness and the name
of Christ using the assistance of their bonded relationships with their dogs to reach the elderly,
homebound, hospitalized, etc. Please mark your calendar for the following dates.
Wed 4/13 - 6:30 -The Bridges
Tues 4/19 - 6:30 - The Jewish Home
Tues 4/26 - 6:30 - Sarah Todd
Children's Home TBD
For more information contact Pam Caserta at [email protected].
New Hope Work Night: from 7-9pm
A scheduled work night at New Hope is scheduled for Tues day, April 12th 7 - 9 pm. We will be sorting
and packing food. This is a great outreach opportunity, great activity for families. Email Pam Caserta
at [email protected] if you can attend.
Bethesda Mobile Mission– April 22
As part of the Bethesda Mission, the Mobile Mission is an outreach program that goes into the heart of
Harrisburg from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am to meet the needs of the homeless by bringing food, clothing and
necessities and share the love of Christ. The next Mobile Mission is April 22, 2016. Please meet at the
church parking lot at 8:15 pm to carpool. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please
contact Lorraine Wagner at 717-732-5487.
Join the Communion Team!
All who are part of the worship life of AUMC are invited to consider joining the team that serves
communion. Perfection is not a requirement! All that is needed is a love for God, and an understanding
that we are all in need of His grace. Communion is offered monthly. If you wish to be a part of this team,
email [email protected] or put your name, email address and "Communion Server Info" on the
back of today’s communication card, and put it in the offering plate.
God’s Helping Hands – April 15, 16, 17
February was a successful start to the new year. Several projects were completed for nine homeowners
in the cold winter months. Now we are gearing up for our April work weekend, April 15,16,17. If you are
able to join us, please respond with Fri, Sat and/or Sun availability. With your help, we look forward to
making an impact in our community in the name of Christ! Contact us at 717-620-9179 or
[email protected].
Krichev Korner: Update From Our Sister Church in Belarus
Our dear American friends, hello!!!!
I hope that you all are well and healthy!
We live and worship Our Great God-Father!
Dear brothers and sisters, we all thank you for your LOVE to us.
I send many pictures, its say about our life for Jesus Christ.
29 November 2015 we celebrated 17 years old our Church "Revival." We had guests from
Estonia. This was really GOOD DAY!!!!!!!
Then we had Merry Christmas holiday. Very good time! Our Youth Ministry invited people in
streets to visit our Church "Revival"
Then we visited Hospital, where live very old and single people. Every Sunday after Church
Service we come in this Hospital and say old and single people about Jesus Christ!!!!
I want say that our Church "Revival" is very important place for people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I VERY LOVE
EVERY PEOPLE!
this is my life! this is my breath!!!
Dear brothers and sisters, I thank you very much for your care about us! We can do very many
good things for God's Kingdom!!!!
About me.
I only hope in Jesus Christ. 12 February I must go in Minsk for tests. This will be BIG exams.
Please, pray for me, because I have new health hazard.
Jesus Christ is my Lord!!!! I want live and I will live!
Next letter more about our life!
With Jesus Love for you pastor Galina
Stewardship of Our Financial Gifts & Our Presence for the
Week of April 3, 2016
Together, We Give Faithfully Because Of God’s Great Faithfulness.
Our $894,215 Spending Plan for Ministry in 2016 calls for weekly tithes and offerings of
$17,103.
Our Year-to-Date Offerings = $256,183.80
Our Year-to-Date Projected Need = $239,442
Attendance
Attendance
Sunday Worship
Sunday School
Sunday Night Youth
8:00
9:30
11:00
57
213
121
x
106
x
53
Serving Today April 10, 2016
Acolyte:
8:00
9:30
11:00
Aaron Strite
Julia Hallett
Josie Underdonk
Nursery:
9:30
11:00
Maureen Nacci, Sharon Seibert, Lisa Davey
Maureen Nacci, Nancy Runk
Ushers:
8:00
9:30
11:00
Margaret Mazza, Sandy Witmer, Sue Shockey
Mark Reisinger, Dottie Morrison, Carol Wesley,
Rhonda Merwine
Tony Cerullo, Norm Runk, Tina Lebo, Carl Wagner
Welcome
Center:
8:00
9:30
11:00
Judy Vandercoy
Teresa Hayworth
Debbie Smith
Worship Leader:
Praise Team:
Kim Legore
Andrew Shumway, Pete Vandercoy, Loren Bahnick, Sheri Dohner,
Andy Swope, Mike Benson
Craig Hatmaker
Jeff Wible
Sound Technician:
Computer Support:
Activities for the Week of April 10, 2016
You may view the full calendar on www.aldersgatechurch.net.
Sunday 04/10
8:00 am Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am Sunday School
11:00 am Sunday Worship Service
12:30 pm Trailblazer Sunday Speaking Parts– Sanctuary
1:00 pm Trailblazer Sunday Musical Practice– Sanctuary
4:30 pm Youth Praise Team
6:00 pm Youth Sunday
Monday 04/11
4:00 pm IronMen Small Group-Room 203
6:00 pm Wool & Flax-Room 203
6:30 pm Hearts & Hands- Chapel
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal– Sanctuary
7:00 pm Stewardship & Finance Committee- Room 101
Tuesday 04/12
9:15 am Tuesday Morning Women’s Studies- Rooms 206/208
6:00 pm Zumba Fitness- FLC
6:15 pm IronMen Small Group-Room 203
Wednesday 04/13
1:00 pm Wool & Flax-Room 203
6:30 pm Operation Timothy for Men- Room 203
Thursday 04/14
5:00 pm AA Anniversary Meeting- FLC
6:00 pm Girl Scouts- Room 201
6:30 pm AA Meeting- Room 206/208
6:30 pm DivorceCare- Room 202
Friday 04/15
9:00 am M&M Volunteer Ministry-Resource Room
9:00 am IronMen Small Group-Room 203
7:00 pm Behr Small Group– Youth Room
Saturday 04/16
7:00 am Annual Men’s Breakfast- FLC
7:30 am IronMen Bible Study- Youth Room
11:00 am Practice for Youth Sunday- Chapel
6:00 pm Lost & Found Group (AA/Al-Anon)- Youth Room
Sunday 04/17
8:00 am Youth Led Worship
9:30 am Youth Led Worship
9:30 am Sunday School
11:00 am Youth Led Worship
12:30 pm Trailblazer Sunday Speaking Parts– Sanctuary
1:00 pm Trailblazer Sunday Musical Practice– Sanctuary
2:00 pm Adventure Club Summit Seekers
5:45 pm Girl Scouts Troop 10567- Room 210
Aldersgate is a "Safe Sanctuary Church"
What does that mean? “Safe Sanctuary” means that all ministry staff and volunteers working
with children or youth under age 18 (and vulnerable adults) have obtained the appropriate
Pennsylvania and FBI criminal and child-welfare clearances, and have received direction for
compliance with Safe Sanctuary Policy of The United Methodist Church. Your children - God's
children - are important to us! Any questions regarding Safe Sanctuary and how to obtain the
clearances, etc. can be directed to Jodie Dodson, Director of Children’s Ministries, who oversees
Safe Sanctuary here at Aldersgate Church.
1480 Jerusalem Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 737-7923 x 100 Fax: (717) 737-9977
www.aldersgatechurch.net // email: [email protected]
Aldersgate Church
A United Methodist Congregation
“Reaching with the Heart of God
for the Lives of Our Community”
Overflow! …
April 10, 2016
GOD’S BLESSINGS UPON US
Gathering and Greeting in Jesus’ Name
Worship Through Song
We Offer Ourselves in Prayer Before God Our Creator
By prayer, come as you are that you might become what God intends …
Ministry Moments: Men’s Breakfast / Relay for Life!
Presenting God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
“For God so love the world that he gave …”
– John 3:16
Opening the Scriptures: Luke 6:27-42
EXTRA INNINGS!
When The Game is Over,
It ALL Goes Back in The
BOX
Extra Innings! Week 8:
“Good Measure Pressed Down to Heart Overflow”
Exactly what are the ingredients of this Good Measure?
“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy,
because great is your reward in heaven.” – Luke 6:23
“A good measure pressed down, shaken together and running over,
will be poured into your lap. For the measure you give
will be the measure you get back.” - Luke 6:38
GOD’S BLESSINGS BEYOND US!
Overflow to the World with the
Measure Christ Has Given You!