If you have a prayer request,

please write it here.

NEW STUDY BEGINS TODAY

The Friendship Class will begin
the study of Adam Hamilton's
book, "Final Words From the
Cross". All are welcome to join
us in room 208 at 11:15.
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
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.
Boy Scout Troop 119
sponsored by Aldersgates
United Methodist Men
Scoutmaster, Chris Parks;
Assistant Scoutmasters, Kevin
OHanlon, Jeff Hood, Don
Bergstresser; Senor Patrol
Leader, Christian Renwick, Asst.
SPL, Josh Oliver; Scouts, Tucker
Parks, Kevin Lee, Etha Evans,
William Fisher, William Hawken,
Alexander Casear, Teho BarrettJohnson, Bradley Passarella,
Drew Kessler, Timothy Smith,
Matthew OHanlon, Andrew
Hoffman, Zach Anderson,
Matthew Kelly, D.J. Kim, Detryk
Willis, Kyle Durrer, Tucker Parks,
Christian Renwick, Liam
OHanlon, Ryan Gaudreault,
Matthew Bergstresser, Tim
Sandridge, Harlan Costain, John
Linkous, Quint Holland,
Josh Oliver.

The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory
of Merediths father, Milton Hathaway, by Ed & Meredith McKeown.
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

Why Are We Here?

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.
Today, February 8
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
11:15 am
11:30 am
12:45 pm
5:00 pm

This Week at Aldersgate

Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108)

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

Monday, February 9
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

Instrumental Ensemble (S)

COSA (111)
Trustees (208)
Worship Team (106)
Boy Scouts Troop 119 (FH, 107)
Families Anonymous (108)

Tuesday, February 10
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm

DCOM (CR)
Quilters Guild (FH)
Alzheimers support group (208)
Total Restoration Ministry (108)
Handbell Practice (S)

Wednesday, February 11
10:00 am
1:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:30 pm

Dist. Heart Havens mtg. (RR)

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

Thursday, February 12
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm

Greer Backpack Program

Sweet Adelines (FH)
Praise Band Rehearsal (S)

Key:
CR = Choir Room
FH = Fellowship Hall
HR = Hospitality Room
Friday, February 13
K = Kitchen
Saturday, February 14
RR = Reed Room (Old Sanctuary)
8:00 am
Mens Group (208)
Unfin. FH = Unfinished Fellowship Hall
United Methodist Men Sweetheart Supper 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 8, 2015

Prelude
Welcome

FEBRUARY 8, 2015 10AM WORSHIP SERVICE

We Gather In Praise
Cantad al Senor
arr. S. Geschke
Aldersgate Ringers
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.

*Opening Hymn 66 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven LAUDA ANIMA

*Opening Prayer
Billie Campbell
Renew your church, Lord, your people in this land.
Save us from cheap words and self-deception in your service.
In the power of your Spirit transform us, and shape us by your cross. Amen.
For Renewal of the Church, 574, The United Methodist Hymnal
We Proclaim Gods 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

I Corinthians 15:1-6, Colossians 1:15-20

Go Forth to Serve
*Hymn of Commitment 347 Spirit Song
*Benediction
*Passing of the Peace
Leader:
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People:
And also with you.
Postlude
Percussive Praise
arr. K. McChesney
You are invited to join in food and conversation at Sip-N-Chat, to your left as
you exit the sanctuary.
11:30 Worship Service
Congregation Sings

The Gift of Love

Chancel Choir

arr. H. Hopson

We Gather in Praise
Sanctuary

Opening Prayer
Renew your church, Lord, your people in this land.
Save us from cheap words and self-deception in your service.
In the power of your Spirit transform us, and shape us by your cross. Amen.
Congregation Sings

Childrens Worship: Hes Got the Whole World (in his hands)
Childrens Message
Rachel Miller
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.
Adopt a Heart Moment

Sermon

Communion
All the Way My Savior Lead Me
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 if you wish.

Pastoral Prayer

Rev. Scott Davis

Rev. Chris Fuss

Offering

Rachel Miller and Anita Ratliff

Jesus Loves Me

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.

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.

Adopt a Heart Moment

Scripture

Anita Ratliff and Rachel Miller

Offering Prayer
Offertory

O God Beyond All Praising

Aldersgate Ringers

*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.

arr. K. Watanabe

Matthew 28:16-20
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon
Why Are We Here?
Rev. Scott Davis
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.
We Go Forth to Serve
Benediction

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

Be sure to pick up your copy

of the AUMC Lenten
Devotional booklet today!

Phone number: _________________

______________________________

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Lord I Need You

Scripture Lesson
Matthew 28:16-20
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Why Are We Here?
We Respond to the Word
Hymn of Prayer 328 Surely the Presence of the Lord

New Member Class

Saturday, February 21
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.
Interested in attending? Contact
Rev. Scott Davis, 434.973.5806 or
scottdavis@cvaumc.org.

Welcome We hope this worship experience is uplifting and revitalizing for you!

Rachel Miller

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.

Anthem

*Affirmation of Faith 888

On Our Side

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
TODAY
11:15 am and 12:45 pm

I AM INTERESTED IN:
Baptism
Chancel Choir
Childrens Ministry
Habitat for Humanity
Here WEE Grow Again volunteer
Music Ministry

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!

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.