Upcoming Events — Mark Your Calendars!
October 28, 2018
November 18, 2018 - 12:15 PM: Confirmation Information Luncheon
December 1, 2018 - 8:30 AM: Pancakes and Pajamas
December 1, 2018 - 9:00 AM: Hanging of the Greens
December 2, 2018 - 10:00 AM: Advent Brunch
December 7, 2018 - 5:00 PM: Parents’ Night Out
December 15, 2018 - 5:00 PM: Children's Nativity and Dinner
December 21, 2018 - 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00 PM: Living Nativity
December 24, 2018 - 5:00, 7:30 & 11:00 PM: Christmas Eve Worship
New Office Hours and New Email
The office hours at Aldersgate Church have changed.
New office hours are 10:00am to 3:00pm, Monday
through Friday. On an interim basis, Randy Gardner
will be serving as Church Administrator. All Corre-
spondence with the Church Administrator should be
sent to info@cvaumc.org.
Welcome!
Welcome to Aldersgate Church!
We’re glad you’ve found our church! We hope you’ll find us to be
an encouraging, friendly group of people. While we don’t make
any claims to be perfect, at our church we come together to help
make the kingdom of God a reality on earth by loving God and
loving our neighbor.
Growing Together....
Worship Series
Each of us has been called by Jesus! How do we
respond? What does a generous heart look like? Who
demonstrates an attitude of gratitude? Our Fall
stewardship campaign will look at these questions. No matter where we
are in our relationship with Jesus, we can GROW. Let us each
prayerfully consider what God has done in our lives, and how we want
to give thanks. As a church, the Lord can take our combined efforts, and
do more than we can imagine. TOGETHER, we can do all things, through
Christ! Commitment Sunday is All Saints Sunday, November 4.
Vacation Notice: The Lead Pastor and Youth Coordinator will
be on vacation this week, from October 29-31. The Associate
Pastor will be on vacation from November 2-7.

For Our Youngest Friends
and Their Parents
A professionally staffed nursery is available for children birth through
age three during all services and Sunday School on the lower level. An
usher will be happy to direct you. Additionally, a Parent Room is
available in the Parlor adjacent to the Sanctuary, for viewing and hearing
all services. Please ask an usher to show you the way. All restrooms are
equipped with changing tables.
Sunday Children's
Worship
During 9am and 11am
Services
Calling all children! Children 3 years old through 5th grade are invited to
come and be a part of our new Children's Worship time downstairs
following the Children's Message. There they will have opportuni ties to
encounter God through scripture, music, prayers, and other meaningful
and fun ways. Elementary-age children will return to the sanctuary and
gather with the congregation for the benediction each week. At 9:00am,
Pre-Schoolers move to their 10:10am Sunday School room. If you have
any questions, please contact Pastor Julie Nitzsche.
Children's Sunday School
Sunday School, a time of bible discovery with friends, invites all children
to come and learn at 10:10am. Lynn Bremer leads the elementary class
(Room 106) and Sherry Bryant leads our all new Preschool/Kindergarten
class (Room 110). Classrooms are found in the Education Wing.
It’s the relationship secret
that’s hidden in plain sight ...
Sunday Evenings, 5PM, Choir Room
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, award winning and New York Times Bestselling
author of Love & Respect and former pastor, presents his Love and
Respect conference on DVD with discussion to follow, each session
lasting about 1 ½ hours. For more information, contact Chris Fuss 434-
466-5721 or preacherfuss@gmail.com.
Staff Openings at Aldersgate Church
Church Administrator needed -
On behalf of Aldersgate’s Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), we share
our church administrator, Amy O’Brien, was recently offered an opportunity
for a career change. Amy feels led by God to accept that opportunity, and so
her last day was Friday, October 5, 2018. We deeply appreciate Amy’s service
to our church for the past 11 years; and as she leaves us, we send our prayers,
gratitude, love, and good wishes with her and her daughter, Erin. If you are
interested or know someone that may be interested in learning more about
the position please contact Greg Brown, (434) 327-8763 or
gabrown2926@gmail.com or any member of the Staff Parish Relations
Committee (SPRC).
Kitchen Coordinator needed -
Elizabeth Peterson has served as our Kitchen Coordinator for the past three
years and her time as coordinator ended September 30, 2018. Her time,
energy and dedication to the position is appreciated and we thank her for all
she has done!
If you are interested in the Sip N Chat - Kitchen Coordinator position or have
questions, contact Greg Brown (434) 327-8763 or gabrown2926@gmail.com
or any member of SPRC.
Sisters in Scripture
The Sisters in Scripture Sunday School Class (Room 211) has a small
group DVD bible study, Twelve Women of the Bible. Lysa TerKuerst, Elisa
Morgan, Jeanne Stevens and other leaders look at the spiritual lessons
learned from twelve biblical women and what they mean for your life
today. All ladies are invited to join us each Sunday morning, 10:10am-
10:50am. Send any questions to Ann Brown at info@cvaumc.org.
 Adult Bible Study Opportunity
YOU ARE INVITED!
Joyful Noise Singers
Children (grades 1-6) are invited to gather in the Sanctuary from 12:15-
The Faith Walk Adult Class, which meets in the Fellowship Hall downstairs
12:30am (by the organ after 11:00am service) with Rafael. This will be a
at 10:00am on Sunday morning, is studying the Book of Isaiah. Using the
Genesis to Revelation series, each lesson asks three main questions: time for the children to learn more about music and rehearse for
upcoming opportunities to sing in worship as they glorify God. Contact
1. What does this passage say? In other words, let's get the facts straight! Rafael at rafaelscarfullery@cvaumc.org.
2. What does the passage mean? How did the first hearers understand the
passage in their time?
3. What might the passage mean to me, in my life, here, today? How can I Children's Ministry is growing!!
live this passage? Help is needed to fulfill our calling in the lives of our parish
children. Adult “helpers” are needed during the 9:00am Children's
The lesson, then, moves from information in/about the passage to
Worship Time and during the 10:00am Children's Sunday School time,
questions of personal discipleship. You are invited!
usually just once a month. Please contact Pastor Julie Nitzsche at
Join Us! julienitzsche@cvaumc.org to get more information.
Young Adult Small Group
TODAY at 10:10am in the Hospitality Room
Are you a young professional or parent seeking to connect with others? We Save the Date! Parent's Night Out
invite you to a set-apart time of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual
growth. We have begun a video series entitled “The Circle Maker” during Parent’s Night Out is a ministry opportunity for young parents to
the Sunday School hour (10:10-10:50am). We meet in the Hospitality Room have a time apart for soul care. Parents may register their children
on the lower level, and all materials are provided. You don’t need to do (sign up link coming soon) for December 7 from 5:00-8:00 pm.
anything other than show up and enjoy. Children will spend a fun and festive evening enjoying dinner, a
movie, and various creative stations such as drama, STEM, art, and
You are Invited to more. Please sign up by December 1. Please contact Pastor Julie
Tuesday Morning Nitzsche at julienitzsche@cvaumc.org .
Study and
Fellowship at Children's Nativity
Aldersgate Cast Information
Church
The Children's Nativity is on December 15 at 5:00pm and
"Struggles in Faith: A Study of 1 Samuel," a seven-week study, has begun there is still room for younger children (ages 4 through
on Tuesday mornings at 10am in the Choir Room. We will meet for 2nd grade) to join the cast and attend 1 practice (December 12
approximately 1-1/4 hour each session. or 14). The next practice for older children will be on
Next session is November 6. Wednesday, November 14 at 5:30pm. Please contact Pastor
Reading Plan - November 6: Chapters 20 - 27 Julie for more information at julienitzsche@cvaumc.org.
November 13: Chapters 28-31

Youth Sunday School
Each Sunday — 10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
Youth Room - 105
Youth Sunday School - Every Sunday, Youth Sunday School meets in the
Youth Room (107) from 10:10–10:50am. This is open to all 6th - 12th
graders. Contact Ms. Rebecca, wagnerwimps@yahoo.com.
Youth Group Tonight
Sunday, October 28
• High School Meets from 5:00pm—6:15pm
• Youth Group combined Dinner at 6:15pm—6:45pm
• Middle School Meets from 6:45pm—8:00pm
• For questions or additional information contact Samantha
Shifflet at info@cvaumc.org.
Youth Mission Blast
Saturday, November 3, 8:30am
On November 3, we will partner with all Charlottesville District Youth to
serve in the Charlottesville area for a morning of mission and
community service. In the afternoon, we will return to Aldersgate and
join other members of the district, including adults and families, as we
continue to serve together at our district packaging event for Rise
Against Hunger. Youth need to arrive at the Aldersgate Church 8:30 AM.
Contact Rebecca Wagner, wagnerwimps@yahoo.com for additional
information on registration if you have not already registered for this
event.
A Time for All Generations to Connect
Advent Season Begins
Saturday, December 1
Children's Ministry is hosting Pancakes and Pajamas from 8:30 - 9:30am
on December 1 in the Fellowship Hall. Participants can come dressed in
festive pajamas and enjoy making their very own pancakes, complete with
the toppings. Each participant will then have an opportunity to make a
Christmas Tree ornament that will be used to prepare our tree in the Reed
Room and a take home activity for the whole family.
Hospitality Committee will begin preparing the Reed Room @ 9:00 am
on December 1 for our Advent season. If you would like to help set tables
and make this space ready, please contact Jennifer Hamlin at
panachejennifer@gmail.com. The Advent Brunch will be held on Sunday,
Dec. 2 @ 10:00am between services and is a pot luck celebration of food,
faith and fellowship. Come and Enjoy!
Altar Guild is hosting the Hanging of the Greens, a traditional means of
preparing the Sanctuary for the season of Advent. Beginning at 9:00am
December 1, we'll decorate Sanctuary Chrismon Trees, hang wreaths,
prepare the Christmas Tree in the Welcome Center Please contact
Kimberly Roll for more information.
Wednesday, November 28 at 10:00 am -- A few good men are needed to
help set up the artificial Christmas trees in the Sanctuary, Reed Room and
Welcome Center.
All Saints Sunday
We remember the Saints
On All Saints Sunday, November 4, we will remember the members of
Aldersgate who have died since November 1, 2017. In addition, if you
have a friend or family member you would like to remember in the All
Saints Sunday bulletin, please write the name on the tear-off flap of the
Worship Bulletin or email aldersgate@cvaumc.org. All names are due
by 9:00am on Monday, October 29.
United Methodist Men: Flower Bulb Sale
The United Methodist Men’s group will be conducting a sale of iris roots,
glads, and jonquils bulbs in the Reed Room on Saturday, November 3,
9:00am-4:00pm, and Sunday, November 4 following the 11:00am service
until 2:00pm. We also invite other church members to donate any extra
plants or bulbs from their own source to this sale. The profits from this
sale will continue to support the men’s group improvement efforts of
many church buildings. Come let’s find homes for these excess plants.
 Packaging event for
RISE Against Hunger
When: Saturday, November 3, 1:30 pm
Where: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Who: Everyone. The event is for everyone: children, youth and adults
What: Event sponsored by the Charlottesville District
Why: To alleviate world hunger
Contact Rebecca Wagner, wagnerwimps@yahoo.com for additional
information on registration, if you have not already registered for this
event.
On-line Orders: Christmas Wreath Youth Group
Fundraising Event
Still want to order or send a gift to someone special out of
town? It is still not too late to support our youth and join
in the spirit of the holidays by participating in our
Christmas wreath fundraising event. We are now taking
orders for wreaths on-line only. The proceeds will support
our youth in ministry, fellowship and in mission. The funds
our youth raise will go towards reducing the out-of-pocket expense for youth
and their families to attend youth ministry events including our annual Virginia
Conference Retreats and District Retreats. Here is how you can support our
mission:
Visit: www.MickmanHolidayGifts.com
Login by Using our Fundraising Code: ALDERSVA001
Sellers Name: Youth Group
Place your order on their secure website. Aldersgate Youth will receive
$8.00 per item purchased. Thank you for your support of our youth!
Donations for College Students
The time has come again: time to collect goodies for care packages for our
college students during exam time! We are collecting candy, gum, chocolate,
nuts, granola bars, mints, popcorn, crackers, pens, pencils, or any individually
wrapped food items or small items that would lift the spirits of students in the
midst of exams AND remind them that their church family is thinking of them!
The items can be placed in the tub located in the hospitality room downstairs;
deadline is 11/18. Call Susan Reed for information at 973-0766 or email
reedr3va@gmail.com.
Sip and Chat Host Needed
Would you like to be a Sip and Chat host? We need hosts for the
following Sundays: November 4 and December 30. An information table
is set up in the Reed Room. Please consider signing up for this important
ministry!
Acolyte Exploration for
Middle and High School Youth
Lunch Will Be Provided
November 4, 12:15pm-3:00pm
If you are currently interested in serving as an acolyte, please plan to
attend this information session if you have previously been an acolyte at
Aldersgate and are interested in reconnecting in this ministry, contact
info@cvaumc.org.
Confirmation Information Luncheon
for Youth & Parents
On November 18, 2018, at 12:15pm, youth and their parents are invited
to attend an information luncheon regarding the confirmation program
at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Confirmation is a series of
classes that help youth, currently in the sixth grade or higher, explore
their faith and discern whether they are ready to make a profession of
faith in Jesus Christ! During confirmation classes, confirmands learn
about the meaning of Christian faith, the history and teaching of the
United Methodist Church, an explanation of the sacraments of Baptism
and Holy Communion, and the membership vows of the
church. Contact Carolyn Robertson at info@cvaumc.org to reserve your
lunch.
NEX-GEN Virginia Conference
Youth Fall Retreats
Aldersgate youth are encouraged to attend the annual Virginia
Conference Youth Retreat Weekends. This is a fun weekend of
activities, music, over 2 night and 2 days.
Middle School Retreat Details (Grade 6th – 8th Only)
Retreat Weekend will be Friday, November 9 til Sunday, November 11.
High School Retreat Details (Grades 9th – 12th Only)
Retreat Weekend will be Friday, November 30 til Sunday, December 2.
High School Full Price and the final date to reserve a spot for the
Weekend Retreat is $145.00 payment by Sunday, November 11.
Registration and Refunds will follow the Virginia Conference Policy.
If you should have any questions about this retreat, contact Carolyn
Robertson at carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org.
 Volunteers for Sunday Night
Youth Dinner
Our Youth Group for 2018-2019 is in full swing and each
Sunday night, the Middle School and High School youth join
for a time of fellowship over a meal from 6:15pm-
6:45pm. Youth Group is seeking adult volunteers, Sunday
School Classes or other adult small groups in the church who
would be willing to volunteer to assist with our Sunday Night
Youth Group Dinner. We would ask that the night you
volunteer, you would help prepare or pick up our meal, set up
food for buffet style serving, join us for dinner and fellowship
and help us with cleaning up. If you can serve the youth in
this area for one meal this year, please see the available dates
in the Reed Room (meal stipend monies are available to
support this ministry). For more information, contact Carolyn
Robertson, Youth Coordinator.
Aldersgate Church is Seeking a Director for
the Aldersgate Youth Praise Band
The Aldersgate Youth Praise Band ministry is
seeking an adult Christian to support and
direct youth volunteers in expressing a
contagious love of Jesus through music and
worship. The director will assist the band in
rehearsals and in preparations for leading
worship at Aldersgate Church. The Youth
Praise Band leads music during worship periodically
throughout the year. If you would like to explore this
volunteer opportunity, please contact info@cvaumc.org or
Pastor Rob Robertson at 973-5806.
PACEM Ministry: Help Needed!
Aldersgate UMC will once again host the PACEM (People and
Congregations Engaged in Ministry) Women’s Shelter from November
10 through the 17. Opportunities to help include greeting our guests
as they arrive, laundering towels, personal laundry, preparing snacks,
helping in the kitchen, spending time with our guests, and staying
overnight. Items also are being collected for the shelter through
Sunday, November 11. Volunteer sign-up sheets and Donation boxes
will be located in the Reed Room and the Welcome Center.
Personal items: Chapstick, lotion, ladies socks (athletic and dress).
Food: Gum, mints, hard candy, snack bags of potato chips, pretzels,
Cheetos, soft snack bars, tea bags, hot chocolate mix, lemonade mix,
Splenda and sugar.
Other: New or gently used bath towels and current magazines.
Monetary contributions will be accepted to buy food and paper goods,
and to help with other expenses related to hosting the
program. Please make your check payable to AUMC with PACEM listed
on the memo line. For more information, contact Deb Reynolds at 295-
8217, or rynldsdeb@gmail.com; or Nancy Berman at 973-6555, or
nancy.holliday.berman@gmail.com.
Blue Ridge Food Bank Needs Donations!
As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this year with family and
friends, please remember those less fortunate than we are and
contribute food items to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Food that is
needed includes:
Canned Items: Beef Stew, Ravioli, Spaghetti, Vegetables, Fruit, 100%
Juice, Soups, Chicken or Tuna (most needed)
Boxed: Rice 1 lb. (or bag); Macaroni & Cheese, Pasta & Pasta Sauce,
Breakfast Cereals/Oatmeal/Grits
Other: Coffee/Tea/Jam/Jelly, Peanut Butter (most needed)
NOTE: Please check expiration dates. NO GLASS JARS and NO jumbo
size containers, please. Food Collection Bins will be placed in the
Welcome Center and outside the Reed Room. Food will be collected
through November 30.