FIVE REASONS WHY WE SHRINK

BACK WHEN GOD CALLS US HIGHER

1. Fear of the battle. All who follow Christ are called to active duty. When we

step into the fray of spiritual warfare, or if we are wounded in the conflict, we

are prone to run away.

2. Resistance to God's Presence. We love to sing about God, but when we get

close to Him, we learn that His holiness is uncomfortable. It makes us aware

of our own sin, purifies motives and consumes offenses. It won't tolerate

secret idols. It is painful to our lower nature, but the best place for us to be is

in His presence.

3. Unwillingness to be broken. Those who want to follow Jesus all the way

must submit to His deepest dealings. The One who wrestled with Jacob and

gave him a permanent limp wants to overpower our pride and selfishness as

well. We say we want to know Him fully, but we forget that He schedules us

for surgery when necessary. His knife hurts, but it makes us more like Him.

4. Reluctance to face persecution. Those who follow Christ wholeheartedly

share in His sufferings. When Paul said he wanted to know Jesus, he knew

that he would have to partake in the “fellowship of Christ’s sufferings.” Please

don't let the ungodly actions of people stop us from chasing God.

5. Refusal to become a voice for others. Ultimately, God wants to send us to a

mission field--whether it is on the other side of the globe or in the office next

door. We tend to recoil from such assignments because they are never conven-

ient, and always require boldness and faith. Like Jonah, we run in the opposite

direction when God asks us to speak for Him.

Rev. Dr. Homer E. Morris, Senior Pastor

MARCH 2016

Experience

ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Birthdays 2

Thank you 2

WNL Meals 2

Children’s Sunday

School/Worship 3

Stephen Ministry 4

Families Moving

Forward 4

AgapeShop4kids 5

Missy Prissy Tea Party 6

Music Notes 6

Music Notes/

Nicavangelists 7

New Sewing School 8

CONDUIT 9

CROPWALK 9

Habitat House 9

Sanctuary Repairs 9

New Smaller Bus 9

Sunday AM Worship 10

Special Events 10

Easter Services 10

Weekday School

Summer Camps 11

General Conference 12

Sharing God’s Gifts 13

Ways to Give 13

March Lay Assistants 14

Nursery/Acolyte/Altar

Guild and Trustees 15

Katie Leonard 03/02

Lara Rowland 03/02

Annabelle Carver 03/03

Jennifer Murrell 03/03

Carli Reo 03/04

Mary Ellen Rogers 03/05

Ron West 03/05

Nathaniel Gaines 03/06

Michael Hammer 03/07

Adam Chmielewski 03/08

Greg Eckhoff 03/08

Riley Hale 03/08

Jeri Vincent 03/08

Wyatt Walker 03/08

Joe Lyndon 03/09

Jon Taylor 03/09

Donna Bingen 03/10

Jane Brannock 03/10

Morgan Cody 03/10

Tyler Hanson 03/10

Keith Porter 03/10

Sam Elliott 03/11

Lewis Reo 03/11

Rob Byerly Jr 03/12

Maggie Healy 03/12

Alexis Susak 03/12

Marshall Wilfong 03/12

Rob Andrews 03/13

Terri DeMaeyer 03/13

Raye Lyndon 03/13

Rusty Grimm 03/14

Eli Shipman 03/14

Ned Bahor 03/15

Colt Westbrook 03/15

Andrew Woods 03/15

Karen Bowen 03/17

Gina Culbreth 03/17

Amanda McCall 03/17

Bobby Anderson 03/18

Ryan Kay 03/18

Judy Sanders 03/18

Jeff Chmielewski 03/20

William Rowland 03/21

Kobi Roberts 03/22

Laura Barnett 03/23

Betsy Pendergraph 03/23

Norma Roberts 03/23

Ethan Whitaker 03/24

Brody Barnett 03/25

Alex DeMaeyer 03/25

David Tillotson 03/27

Henry Atkinson 03/28

Seth Bosecker 03/28

John Miller 03/28

McKayle Nye 03/29

Kathy Reeves 03/29

Betty Slater 03/29

Burton King 03/30

Hayden Murrell 03/30

Mary Taylor 03/30

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Thank you for all of your love, care, meals cards and prayers after my accident and

while we waited for baby Liam to arrive. I don’t know what I would do without my

church family. We are so blessed to have you all in our lives. Thank you from the

bottom of our hearts !

Brent, Sarah, Madalyn and Liam Walker

WNL MEALS MARCH MEALS: March 2nd: Community Backpack * Ham, Mac and Cheese March 9th: Habitat Team * Spaghetti w/meatballs, garlic toast, garden salad, brownies March 16th: Haiti Mission Team: Breakfast Casserole, Hashbrowns, Fruit and Biscuits. March 23rd: No WNL (Holy Week) March 30th: No WNL (Week following Easter)

If you’ve been craving great food and fellowship, your wait is over. Meals are served in the Family Life Center from 5:30-6:15 pm. Each week's menu features an entree, vegetables and simple dessert. Prices are $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED, How-ever, dinner will be served on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis from 5:30-6:15 pm. So come early for a tasty meal, wonderful fellow-ship and a chance to participate in a Bible study or other class.

CONNECTING (CONNECT WITH GOD AND ONE ANOTHER)

KNOWING (KNOW MORE ABOUT GOD, EACH OTHER, AND THE NEEDS OF OUR WORLD) PAGE 3

MARCH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Children’s Sunday School, Worship AND MID -WEEK

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, March 20, at 12:15 (or as

soon as the third service is finished.) We will gather by the picnic tables and divide

into age groups. Children (toddlers-fifth grade) need to bring a parent and a basket.

We also need candy donations. Individually wrapped candy and prizes may be

dropped in the container by the main office.

Surf Shack Vacation Bible School is coming up Sunday, June 26-

Thursday, June 30 from 6:00-8:00 each night. The VBS adventure in-

cludes energizing music, interactive Bible fun, super science, cool

crafts, hands-on mission, delicious snacks, great games and more. Registration will be available online in

April.

Many opportunities are available for volunteers! If you are interested in serving, you may go online after

March 15th to register at: cokesburyvbs.com/AldersgateUMCDurham or contact Jane Brannock

(jane@aldersgate.org or Sandra Reynolds (se.reynolds@yahoo.com)

KIDS OWN WORSHIP EACH SUNDAY MORNING will be studying the same stories but participate in different activities. Wednesday Night Live for Kids - Each Wednesday Evening from 6:30 - 7:30 pm ACTIVITIES AND CHILD CARE 6:30-7:30 EACH WEDNESDAY (NURSERY WILL BE PROVIDED FOR INFANTS—TWO YEAR OLDS) The WNL Kids will enjoy a variety of activities this year. Kids Kindergarten - 5th grade will rotate experiences through the month. 1st Wednesday of the month: Bible Experience 2nd Wednesday: Science, Art or Music 3rd Wednesday: Fellowship Games 4th Wednesday: Mission Project 5th Wednesday: Surprise! PRESCHOOLERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A BIBLE LESSON AND ACTIVITY JUST FOR THEM.

JESUS LIVES!

March 6th Jesus Washes Feet (John 13:1-17) March 13th Jesus Celebrates Passover (Luke 22:7-20) March 20th Jesus Enters Jerusalem (Luke 22:7020) March 27th Jesus Lives (John 20:1-13)

STEPHEN MINISTRY WORKSHOP SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ALDERSGATE UMC FAMILY LIFE CENTER

STEPHEN MINISTRY INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

Aldersgate UMC will host a half-day Stephen Ministry Introductory workshop on April 2nd

from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Family Life Center. Hundreds of churches from across the Triangle

Region have been invited to learn about this meaningful caregiving ministry that has blessed

our congregation since 2003. This ministry is a key to AUMC’s pastoral care emphasis for it

recruits and trains lay caregivers who provide high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to mem-

bers who are experiencing difficulties in life. Such difficulties might include: the loss of a job,

a debilitating illness, divorce, or some other loss that leaves a person hurting and feeling all

alone?

Any member of AUMC is invited to attend this workshop free . It will provide you with an ex-

cellent opportunity to learn more about how Stephen Ministers provide comfort and support to

grieving members. At the workshop, you will experience a sample of Stephen Ministry training

and learn caregiving skills you can put to use right away.

If you want to register to attend this workshop, or if you need more information, please call

Jack Snyder at 919-477-0509 Ext. 303, or at Jack@aldersgate.org.

PAGE 4 LOVING (LOVE GOD THROUGH WORSHIP, AND LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR THROUGH SERVICE)

FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD

Did you know that IHN and Genesis Home have merged and are now

Families Moving Forward? There are many ways you can be involved

with the new model. Could you lead a small group (curriculum provided

by FMF)? Would you like to share your personal experiences by teaching

a yoga class?, talking about how to save money at the grocery store, serv-

ing as a Study Buddy once a week? If you want to reach out and touch our

community, check out the Families Moving Forward website under Volunteers. http://

genesishome.org/ You’ll be amazed.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s Agape Circle’s Semi-Annual

AgapeShop4Kids A Children’s Charity Consignment Sale

AND Vendor Fair

Saturday, March 5th 8am-2pm Sunday, March 6th 12:30pm-2:30pm*

*many consignment items will be half-price and no vendors on Sunday

Items for sale include:

baby clothes, children’s clothes, maternity clothes, costumes, shoes, toys, books, movies, baby gear, bed-ding, furniture, and much more!

Come to: • Aldersgate United Methodist Church Family Life

Center • Umstead Rd., Durham • Call or email for information:

• 919-818-0454 (Barbara Snyder) • or request info through agapeshop4kidsaumc@gmail.com

* * * Please Note: All Consignment Sales Are Cash or Credit Card Only *

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Missy Prissy Tea Party for Women of All Ages

Saturday, April 16th

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Family Life Center

Photo Opportunities

Original Spring Bonnet Parade

$5.00 adults

$3.00 for 2 - 10 years old

Over 90, under 2 Free !

MUSIC NOTES By Nan de Andrade * Please contact Nan de Andrade,

Music Minister, to learn more. (nan@aldersgate.org) or 919-477-0509 x 310 .

ADULT CHOIR: It is not too late to get the “best seat in the house” (the choir

loft) for Easter and Holy Week! We would love to welcome others to join us

for our special Easter music and a dramatic cantata, “The Living Last Supper”

which we will sing with Mt. Sylvan UMC’s choir and an orchestra on Maundy

Thursday (March 24). Come on, all voices are welcome and needed!! Rehearsals are on Wednesday eve-

nings, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the sanctuary. Why not stay after our WNL Lenten Worship for a time of mu-

sical inspiration and preparation?

PRAISE TEAM: New members (singers or players) always welcomed. Rehearsals

will be held at 6:15-7:30 on Tuesdays. We plan to resume rehearsing on Wednes-

day after Easter. Also, if you’d like to listen ahead to our Contemporary Christian

music selections, give Spotify a try! It’s a free app, and you can access this month’s

playlist by following “Nan de Andrade” and clicking on the March AUMC playlist.

ARTS IN THE AFTERNOON(S!)

We are winding up our Winter term of choir and handbells; please stay tuned for another Arts in the After-

noon opportunity just after Easter!

MUSIC NOTES

MUSIC NOTES BY NAN DE ANDRADE

PRAY WITH US FOR A VOLUNTEER LEADER FOR OUR SACRED

DANCE PROGRAM!

As you know, Aldersgate has a wonderful legacy of beautiful sacred dancers contributing to our worship.

We are in need of some women with dance experience or a heart for sacred dance to begin leading these

groups. We have one elementary group, Young Dancers, who have been dancing on Sunday afternoons.

The youth Sacred Dance group has traditionally practiced on Sunday after Youth group. (These times are

not set in stone; we could poll interest and availability based on the leaders schedule!) If you would like to

know more about this, please contact Nan (nan@aldersgate.org) . Resource materials/training are availa-

ble! Let’s not let this legacy die – we have young girls very interested in continuing to serve.

CAPITOL ON THE EDGE BRINGS NICAVANGELISTS TO ALDERSGATE!

On April 10-14, a group of 15 youth and leaders from NICARAGUA will be coming to Aldersgate!

This will be an amazing opportunity to widen our understanding and deepen our love for all of God’s

kin-dom!

Capital on the Edge, a non-profit organization, utilizes a holistic approach, assisting young Nicaraguans in

their life’s journey, encouraging them to grow physically,

emotionally and spiritually. This ministry takes in at-risk

youths from the streets of Managua into a talent-

development-program, “the Nicavangelists.” In this

program, they are given food, housing, clothing, an educa-

tion and the chance to develop skills in performance arts.

The Nicavangelists seek to create a bright future for these

incredibly gifted youths by giving them opportunities to

share their talents and culture with the world. Those who

excel in the Nicavangelists program are given the chance to

leave our center in Managua and tour abroad, performing a

40 minute long, street theatre production, CREATED.

Todate, the Nicavangelists have travelled to and performed in Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala

and the USA. “Created” is the story of hope realized. We are all born into a specific context and it is our

choices that ultimately determine our future happiness. The performance utilizes many different genres of

music, from acid jazz, to heavy metal, punk rock, classical, charted hits, and of course, Latino music.

Dance genres include Nicaraguan folk dancing, salsa, bachata, tricking (gymnastics) and modern.

Connect and learn more about our guests from their Facebook page “The Nicavangelists,” from their web-

site, www.nicavangelists.com or watch them perform and give testimony on youtube: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW6W55SSx9E, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajm0wt3Ddv0, https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhkqy34np6Y

HELP NEEDED! Please watch for details on their performances at Aldersgate. We will need help with

hosts, drivers, and meal providers during their stay with us. Also, if you have any school/community

connections that would help us find additional venues, contact Nan at nan@aldersgate.org 919-477-0509

x 310.

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NEW SEWING SCHOOL OPENS IN LAS BARRANCAS , GUATEMALA

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The Guatemala Sewing Mission began in 1987 in San Juan Ostuncalco. From the purchase of that first

Singer sewing machine, a sewing school evolved. Since the formal sewing school began in the year 2000,

over 700 students have graduated where they learned skills that they now use to help support their families.

Guatemala has the 4th highest rate of chronic malnutrition in the world and 49% of the children under the

age of 5 go to bed hungry.

On November 22, 2015, a new Sewing School was dedicated in the remote village of Las Barrancas, Guate-

mala. The local church provided a room in their church while the school was being built, and the local

church also donated land for the school to be built.

The women of Las Barrancas are so excited and proud of their new Sewing School and are most apprecia-

tive to Aldersgate for helping to make this dream a reality. In less than one year, over $16,000 was raised

by Aldersgate, other churches, and individuals from Ohio to Mississippi to Florida.

During the dedication of the new Sewing School, a beautiful embroidered thank- you note was presented by

the Women’s Society of the Mam Presbyterian Church of Jesus of the True Light to Aldersgate United

Methodist Church for our support for the new Sewing School. Many of the students in the school are also

members of the local church.

If you would like to know more about the Guatemala Sewing Mission, please contact:

Anne Finch annefinch@nc.rr.com (919) 818-8376

Mary Taylor mary@aldersgate.com (919) 225-0528

Regina Whitaker regina.whitaker1@gmail.com (919) 417-8024

CONDUIT IS COLLECTING BOOKS of all types for children, youth and adults

living in Oxford Manor for a Little Free Library. Place new and used books in good condi-

tion in the CONDUIT book bin in the hall by the Wesley Room. For further information,

see Judy Schlegel or Lee King.

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CROPWALK DURHAM: The CROPWALK is being held on Sunday, March

20th. PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR! Sign up for the walk. Packet pickup and

shirts will be available starting Sunday, March 6th in the Family Life Center. The

walk is less than 5 miles long, so let’s try to beat our number of walkers last year (25)

and get out to support this great activity. Come on – it’s FUN!! AND it supports a

great cause! Questions can be addressed to John Howe at jhowe888@aol.com. You

can also sign up online at the Aldersgate.org website, under Missions or visit

www.durhamcropwalk.org and click on register to sign up your team.

NEW 2016 HABITAT HOUSE! The Kick off for the new Habitat house will

be March 5th at 11:30 at the job sight (2514 Ashe St. Durham, 27703). If you would

like to help, you can find information at the Welcome Center outside the Sanctuary.

You may also purchase a T-shirt to help support Habitat and wear at the job site.

Please drop off your order form at the church office. For more information on Habitat,

please contact Carl Chmielewski: clchmie@gmail.com or 919-475-6685.

SANCTUARY REPAIRS

The Trustees have contracted to have the sanctuary ceiling repaired during the first two weeks of March. This will

require services and activities normally held in the sanctuary to be relocated from Feb 29th - March

11th. Arrangements have been made to have services held in the Family Life Center during this time, as well as

choir rehearsals.

OUR SMALLER BUS

Aldersgate has acquired a new, smaller, bus for use by our various groups. This will allow indi-

viduals who do not possess a special CDL license to drive the bus, providing the church a larger

pool of potential drivers. Trustees are revising our bus use policy as well as developing a driver

training program. These items will completed soon. Prospective drivers should contact Mary

Taylor - Mary@aldersgate.org for the necessary forms.

SUNDAY WORSHIP from Feb. 14 – March 20 will also help us to center our spirits in

the Lenten practice. A special sanctuary visual of a Lenten cross created from former

Christmas tree trunk, a crown of thorns and a purple drape, remind us of this season of

penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter

Sunday.

SUNDAY SERMONS - Rev. Dr. Homer E. Morris

*March 6th THE CROSS: It’s Love II Corinthians 5:14-19 - Hebrews 12:1-4 March 13th Rev. Dr. Roger Elliott Guest Preacher March 20th God’s Use of the Ordinary - Psalm 126; Luke 19:29-37. March 27th Mystery and Mastery of Death - 5:12-21 * Services held in the Family Life Center

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

UPCOMING WORSHIP AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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“LIFT HIGH THE CROSS” LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES 6:30 - 7:30 PM

IN THE SANCTUARY

*March 2nd led by Jane Brannock *March 9th led by Curtis Gay March 16th led by Jack Snyder

Wednesday Night Live Prayer Services Resumes April 6th - 27th

*Service held in the Family Life Center

PALM SUNDAY, March 20TH * These services are marked with waving palms and singing

hosanna, but are also the time to begin our contemplation of the Passion of Christ.

MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 24TH * “The Living Last Supper ,” joint worship with Mt.

Sylvan held at Aldersgate (FLC) at 7:00 pm. Orchestra, joint choir, drama, holy communion.

GOOD FRIDAY, March 25TH * Joint worship, traditionally a solemn but hope-filled Tenebrae

(Service of Darkness) with scripture reading and song, held at Mt. Sylvan, 7:00 pm

EASTER SUNDAY, March 27TH – Sunrise Service (6:30 am) , and our Sunday Morning Worship

Services (three celebrations) will truly “Lift High the Cross” on this highest holy day of the Christian

year.

PAGE 11 GROWING (GROW AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST, AND AS A FAITHFUL COMMUNITY CALLED THE CHURCH.)

ALDERSGATE WEEKDAY SCHOOL

SUMMER PLANNING IS IN FULL SWING HERE AT ALDERSGATE WEEKDAY MINISTRIES. BELOW

ARE THE PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY AGE CAMPS FOR THE SUMMER. WE WOULD LOVE

FOR YOU TO JOIN US!

$125.00 per week

ALDERSGATE

WEEKDAY MINISTRIES

PRESCHOOL SUMMER

CAMP

WEEK 1 - June 20th - 24th

WEEK 2 - July 25th - July 29th

“WILD, WILD WEST”

WEEK 3 - August 1st - 5th

WEEK 4 - August 8th - 12th

Week 1 - June 13-17th

“SUMMER OLYMPICS”

Week 2 - June 20-24th REGISTER @ CAMPCHESTNUTRIDGE.ORG CHOOSE CHURCH DAYCAMP

ENTER CODE: ALDERSGATE

WEEK 2 ALDERSGATE UMC

CHOOSE YOUR CHILD’S ACTIVITY

$25.00 TRANSPORTATION FEE

Week 3 - June 27- July 1st VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

“SURF SHACK”

Week 4 - July 4-8th

CLOSED

Week 5 - July 11-15th 1:00 pm

Music & Arts Camp * FINAL PERFORMANCE:

Friday, July 15th at 3:00 pm

For K-8th graders – spread the word! $60 for half-day

participants; full day camp registration also available.

JUDGE JULIE TRULY AND THE CASE OF THE

HOLEY ROOF! “Order in the court! All

rise for Her Honor, Judge Julie Truly, who

will now hear The Case of the Holey Roof

from the Gospel of Luke Chapter 5.” Meet

the Homeowner: He is pressing charges

against the Four Friends. (They dug a hole

in his roof, on purpose!) Meet our Defend-

ants: “Four Famously Faithful Friends”

who went over and above to bring their

paralyzed companion to Jesus. A fun contemporary-spin

on a familiar Bible story, this musical offers character parts

large and small, solos and catchy songs, and lots of oppor-

tunity for set creation and choreography too. Join us for a

wonderful week of Faith-Meets-the Arts!

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Daily : Pray for Unity - Prayer : O God whose Son prayed that his disciples would be one, we pray for the

unity of The United Methodist Church. Protect us in your name, and protect us from the evil one, that we may

abide in you, the Eternal One, and you in us. Amen. Scripture Text: John 17:20-21— “I ask not only on behalf

of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you,

Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

January: Pray for Understanding - Prayer : Come to me for understanding, since I know you far better

than you know yourself. I comprehend you in all your complexity; no detail of your life is hidden from Me. I

view you through eyes of grace, so don't be afraid of My intimate awareness. Allow the Light of My healing

Presence to shine into the deepest recesses of your being—cleansing, healing, refreshing, and renewing you.

Trust Me enough to accept the full forgiveness that I offer you continually. This great gift, which cost Me My

Life, is yours for all eternity. Forgiveness is at the very core of My abiding Presence.

Scripture Text: Joshua 1:5—No one shall be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with

Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you.

February: Pray for Discernment - Prayer : Open our eyes and our hear ts to be able to discern your lov-

ing will together. May your love be the root of all that we do and decide. Amen. Scripture Text: Philippians 1:8-

11—For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my pray-

er, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is

best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness

that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

March: Pray for Gentleness and Humility - Prayer : Lord, help us to reject the " wisdom" of the wor ld

and to depend completely on you. Equip us to take on your easy yoke, and make us gentle and humble in heart.

Amen.

Scripture Text: Matthew 11:28-30—“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I

will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will

find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

April: Pray for Patience in Preparation - Prayer : Dear Lord, guide us as we prepare for a new season in

the life of our conference and our church. Strengthen our faith and grant us the patience to wait upon your re-

veal. Amen.

Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-13 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts,

kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against anoth-

er, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

May: Pray for Our Delegation and for the Future - Prayer : Gracious and Loving God, walk with us into

the future of your church. Help us to be as one with one another even as we strive to be one with you. Amen.

Scripture Text: Jeremiah 29:11— For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your wel-

fare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

June: Pray for Rest - Prayer : Gracious God, let us come to rest in the strength of your Spir it. Release us

from confusion and stress. Bring us together in the tender presence of your mercy, grounded and restored in your

everlasting love.

Scripture Text: Zechariah 4:6—“Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the LORD.” Psalm 46:10—

“Be still, and know that I am God!”

All scripture quotations from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible Adapted from the Resource Team of the Wisconsin

Annual Conference

Pray for THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE IN PRAYER

a prayer for each month.

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When you think about AUMC’s finances, more than likely numbers, commas, and decimals come to mind. Some may think of the annual budget. Others may think about monthly giving or the church’s capital debt. While these are important aspects of the church’s finances, they are not our most important numbers. The real story is what your gener-ous and faithful financial support of the church makes possible – creating disciples of Christ. It is the lives touched, needs met, and relationships deepened with our Lord and Savior. Throughout the remainder of the year in addition to being transparent with how the church is operating financially, the finance committee wants to highlight a few of the num-bers you make possible each month.

Aldersgate Umc Durham Nc, contributed 1052 units of food to Community Back-

pack Ministry and Durham Urban Ministries (via Durham Food Pantry Network).

What a tremendous outpouring of love and generosity!

We pray with and in return Are blessed by the many people that come to Drive Thru

Prayer the 1st Tuesday of each month. March 1st we prayed with over fifteen

people.

MANY WAYS TO GIVE

One convenient way to give is to set up an EFT or electronic funds transfer. You can give a one-time gift or set up weekly, or monthly donations. You can set it up yourself by going to our Aldersgate.org web site and then selecting Mission & Giving and then On-line giving or by contacting our church treasurer. You can make donations to the operating budget, the capital campaign or to spe-cial ministries such as the community backpack ministry or urban ministries, or

make a special memorial gift. Another way to give is by donating shares of stock. We use the United Methodist Foundation and Morgan Stanley to assist us with gifts of stock. If you are interested in this option just contact Mary Taylor by email at mary@aldersgate.org and she will give you or your stock broker the necessary paperwork to transfer the stock. Thanks for all that you do to support the many missions and ministries of Aldersgate.

MARCH LAY ASSISTANTS

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USHERS GREETER WELCOME STATION LAY READER

8:15 Service O = Office Door M = Main Door

3/6

Chick Hinton Sharon McLaurin –m Sharon McLaurin Debbie Edge

Richard Riggsbee Ed Osteen -o

John Field

Katherine Siler

3/13

Mary Tom Roberts Pat Stancil –m Pat Stancil Dave Brese

Myrna Umphlett Carol Brese-o

Rebel Umphlett

Phil Stancil

3/20

Kathy/Carl Chmielewski Carol Brese Carol Brese Ed Osteen

Mitch Adkins Terri DeMaeyer-o

Mary Tom Roberts

Jeff Sturkey

3/27

Doug/Carole Morris Mary Tom Roberts-m Mary Tom Roberts Ruth Kay

Mary Tom Roberts Linda Mills-o

Kirk Brown

9:30 Service Greeters = Main Door Only

3/6

Gene/Cynthia Bell Anne Finch Anne Finch Steve Wilfong

3/13

Steve Fishback Jane Bahor Jane Bahor Mary Taylor

Denise Thomas

3/20

Margie Muir Mary Taylor Mary Taylor Terri Ray

Sue Allison

3/27

Mary Taylor Sue Allison Sue Allison Lisa Dye Janes

Jane Bahor

11:00 Service

3/6

Ronnie Oakley/Bill Smith Ginger Hawkins-m Ginger Hawkins John Howe

Roy Swaringen/ Jan Howe Robin Thomas –o

3/13

Lynn Baird/Paula Veasey Amelia Oakley-m Amelia Oakley Debbie Fletcher

Pam Boatright/Tammy Closs Betty Jane Upchurch-o

3/20

Debbie Fletcher/Kirk Brown Lindsay Brown-m Lindsay Brown Judy Schlegel

Michele Tucker/Kimberly Riggs Paula Veasey-o

3/27

Jane Howe/Pam Boatright Pam Boatright-m Pam Boatright Suzi Caudill

Ronnie Oakley/Michele Tucker Janie Howell-o

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8:15 AM SERVICE

3/6 RILEY HALE

3/13 JOSHUA BOSECKER

3/20 CAMERON NYE

3/27 ELAYNA BOUCK

SUZI CAUDILL, JOYCE MACKIN AND JAN HOWE

Nursery

Acolyte

An acolyte is a person who assists the presiding minister/pastor in worship and carries out cer-tain duties, including candle lighting; carrying the processional cross; holding or getting items the pastor needs at baptisms, Holy Communion, and other worship acts. Acolytes may be chil-dren, youth, and adults.

11:00 AM SERVICE

3/6 MEADOW SNYDER/SAMMY TURLEY

3/13 ABBIE ROBINSON

3/20 MADELEINE HUGHES

3/27 MCKAYLE NYE

Altar Guild

EACH SUNDAY MORNING: 8:15, 9:30 AND 11:00 AM

NURSERY TEACHERS ARE:

LYNN WILFONG, ELLEN WHISNANT AND DAWN ECKHOFF.

Altar Guild assures the worship space and supporting materials are prepared for worship.

Trustee for March SUSAN DERNOSEK

Trustees are Christian stewards of the property God has entrusted to the congregation. Effective trustees supervise and maintain the property of the congrega-tion to ensure that disciple-making ministries of the congregation are effective and that local legal re-quirements related to the property are satisfied.

Phone: 919-477-0509 Email: holly@aldersgate.org

1320 Umstead Drive Durham, NC 27712

ALDERSGATE UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

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