Jesus: Savior, Teacher, Lord, Friend
Current sermon and worship series, Sundays, 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?
Today Teacher
January 24 Lord
January 31 Friend
Ringers Wanted
The Aldersgate Ringers are looking for several more ringers.
We
rehearse on Tuesday evenings in the Sanctuary from 6:00 pm to
7:15
pm., and ring about every six weeks for the 11:00 am service
(and
occasionally for the 9:00 am service). We are happy to teach you
the
basics of handbell ringing. Please contact Melody Day at
434.906.3919
or [email protected].
2015 Statements Financial Statements will be mailed the week
January 24. Questions, contact Don Fritz 434.295.7444. The Church
Offices will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day.
January 17, 2016
A Note from the Pastor Learning Together
Dear Aldersgate Friends,
Today our series on Jesus continues with a focus on Jesus as
teacher. I suspect that many of us first encounter Jesus in this
role through the influence of our parents, a teacher at church, or
another trusted adult. We may have been given a childrens Bible or
a book with stories introducing us to Jesus as a teacher. Others
may have come to experience Jesus as teacher as an adult, an
increasingly common experience. Todays scripture in Luke 5:1-11
shows Jesus teaching to a wide range of people from the crowds who
are pressing in to hear him to those who will become his closest
disciples. We believe that Jesus continues to meet and teach us
right where we are, as well explore today.
Im grateful that we are a community of ongoing learners as we
continually make ourselves available to God each day. This past
Sunday 33 of our leaders and members gathered for a three-hour
session led by Rev. Paul Nickerson, a consultant used by the
Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church to help
congregations learn more about making disciples. On Thursday a new
class of four Stephen Ministers met to begin their 50 hours of
training as lay caregivers. The list goes on and on and will
hopefully grow as we make ourselves available to Jesus as
Teacher.
Grace and peace, Scott Rev. Scott Davis, Lead Pastor
Lenten Study
Looking to learn more about prayer and how it will nurture your
faith
and bring about spiritual growth? We will be doing the Lenten
Study by
Kenneth Carter "Near The Cross" starting the week of February
8th. We
would like to make this a church wide study engaging as many
people as
possible.
If you are interested in leading a study group or being a member
of a
group please contact Mike Thornton at
[email protected].
Busy Hands Fellowship
Busy Hands Fellowship meets Thursdays from 11-2:00 and we
would
love to see you there! Bring your handiwork project to the
Hospitality
Room to work on while enjoying a time of fellowship. For
more
information contact Kimberley Roll at 434-973-6382 or
[email protected]
MESSIAH
An Oratorio in Three Parts, by George Frideric Handel
A recording of "Messiah," performed by the Atlanta Symphony
and
Chamber Chorus, conducted by Robert Shaw, will be played in
the
Sanctuary on Sunday, March 6, from 2:30 pm to about 5:00 pm.
There
will be an intermission of about 10 to 15 minutes. If you don't
have this
much time to spare, or wish to listen only to your favorite
parts, please
feel free to come and go as you wish.
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.
New Sunday School Study
The Seekers Class will begin a study of the Gospel of Matthew
on
January 17 in the Fellowship Hall downstairs. 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.
Sisters in Scripture 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
[email protected], or 703-350-6488.
A Note of Thanks Thank you for the cards and prayers following
Jack Carrolls death. Also, a special thank you to the Fellowship of
Friends for the cars, goody bags, calls, and visits Dad received.
Jim and Dottie Garman
