Advent Series Begins December 2!
Welcome!
Upcoming Events — Mark Your Calendars!
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
January 4, 2019 - 6:00-7:30 PM: First Fridays Kick-Off
November 25, 2018
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.
Branding Survey
Your Help is Critical!
Church Council is excited to announce that Aldersgate Church will be
working with Mary Beth Bowen and Sarah Scott from Hive Creative Group
on creating a clearer and more effective brand for Aldersgate Church. This
effort will help us to have more concise communications within the
church and more effectively share our story with the community. With
your help, we will be examining our mission statement, values, key
principals, and more!
Input from the entire Aldersgate family, including membership and
regular attendees, is critical to this project. Everyone is invited to
participate, and we encourage each member of your household to
complete a survey. Hive Creative Group has prepared both online and
hard copy surveys for your convenience. The link to the online survey is
available on the Aldersgate Church website www.cvaumc.org/branding. A
hard copy is now available to pick up. Surveys will be received through
Sunday, December 9th. We invite and encourage you to participate by
filling out a survey. If you should need assistance or have questions,
please contact the Church Office by telephone (973-5806) or email
info@cvaumc.org. Thank you in advance for your help!

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 Children's Worship time downstairs following
the Children's Message. There they will have opportunities 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 on the
ground floor level.
Thank You Aldersgate Congregation!
A Note from Nancy Berman and Deb Reynolds
From November 10 through November 17, members of this
congregation participated in the PACEM ministry, which would not have
been successful without the many hours of dedicated volunteer work.
The caring, giving, and loving spirit of Aldersgate touched the homeless
women of Charlottesville. Each night we fed and sheltered between 17-
19 women. The ladies were thankful for the food, hot showers, laundry
service, CVS gift cards, backpacks and other gifts. They were also
extremely grateful that they had a safe warm place to sleep out of the
elements. Thank you to everyone who donated food or toiletry items,
prepared meals, hosted in the evening, stayed overnight, participated in
visitation, donated money, and those doing laundry for the women. Our
set up and tear down teams were the best! Most of all, thank you for
your prayers and lifting up this ministry. God has truly blessed each of
us. May God continue to bless this congregation as we seek to be the
hands and feet of Jesus Christ.
2019 Offering Envelopes Available soon
Offering envelopes for 2019 will be available soon. Offering envelopes
assist the tellers to more accurately count and credit the weekly
offering. Each box of offering envelopes will be clearly labeled with a
giving number and the giver's name will be printed on a label on the
outside. Your giving number in 2019 is the same as your giving number
in 2018. If you have not used offering envelopes in the past, you are
encouraged to give them a try. Thank you for your financial support of
the life and ministry of Aldersgate Church!
Advent Photo Booth in the Reed Room
Capture the Moment!
Join us in telling our story this Advent Season, “We Believe in
Christmas….” Gather family or friends, snap your photo, and if you
choose…. Upload to Facebook or Instagram using #CvilleAUMC – don’t
forget to “check-in” at Aldersgate UMC as well.
Have Fun!
 Young Adults/Sunday Morning
Small Group:
Join us for a time of fellowship and study this holiday season! The group
will be exploring Christmas through the eyes of Joseph, a man who
found himself in circumstances that he
never would have chosen for himself.
How do we, like Joseph, find the courage
to keep pressing on, even when we find
ourselves in unpleasant circumstances?
How do we see God as a sustainer in the
middle of our messy lives? We will
discuss these questions and more, using
Adam Hamilton’s “Faithful” as our guide. The group meets in the
Hospitality Room (downstairs) on Sundays from 10:10-10:50am and all
materials are provided. Come as you are!
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.
Staff Openings
at Aldersgate Church
Aldersgate has three staff openings to fill, which includes the Church
Administrator, Kitchen Coordinator and Nursery Assistant.
If you are interested or know someone that may be interested in
learning more about these positions, please contact Greg Brown, (434)
327-8763 or gabrown2926@gmail.com or any member of the Staff
Parish Relations Committee (SPRC).
Parent's Night Out
Parent’s Night Out is a ministry opportunity for young parents to have a
time apart for soul care. Parents may register their children (sign up link
http://www.cvaumc.org/parents-night-out/) for December 7th from
5:00-8:00 pm. Children will spend a fun and festive evening enjoying
dinner, a movie, and various creative stations such as drama, STEM, art,
and more. Please sign up by December 1. Please contact Pastor Julie
Nitzsche at julienitzsche@cvaumc.org.
Children's Ministry is growing!!
Help is needed to fulfill our calling in the lives of our children. Adult
“helpers” are needed during the 9:00am Children's Worship time and
during the 10:00am Children's Sunday School time, usually just once a
month. Please contact Pastor Julie Nitzsche julienitzsche@cvaumc.org to
get more information.
Children’s Nativity
You're invited to come and enjoy our Children's Nativity, "ON THE ROAD
TO BETHLEHEM", Saturday, December 15th at 5:00 pm at Aldersgate
United Methodist Church. This is a free event, all are invited! Join us for
this fun evening featuring all of our worship musical groups, children and
youth ages 4-14 sharing God's story. You'll be invited to sing along with
favorite carols, hear the familiar story and we'll end the festivities with a
home cooked dinner! Bring the whole family as we celebrate the birth of
our Lord and Savior together! Please get your free tickets from
Maryanne Thornton in the Reed Room, beginning December 2.
Joyful Noise Singers
Children (grades 1-6) are invited to gather in the Sanctuary from 12:15-
12:30am (by the organ after 11:00am service) with Rafael. This will be a
time for the children to learn more about music and rehearse for
upcoming opportunities to sing in worship as they glorify God. Contact
Rafael at rafaelscarfullery@cvaumc.org.

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.
Christmas is around the Corner!
Here are some great gift ideas !
HOLD ON! Buy a ticket for Sunday, January
20th, when our Aldersgate Youth Group heads to the mountains of
Wintergreen to go snow tubing!
Early Bird Ticketing: 12/16/2018 $ 20.00
Regular Ticketing: 1/6/2019 $ 29.00
Only if space is available: 1/13/2019 $ 29.00
We will enjoy an afternoon of Christian fellowship, good food and of
course TUBING!
This year the District Winter Retreat for Middle and High School Youth
will be held at Westview on the James February 22-24, 2019.
This retreat will be filled with fun, fellowship, and good food along the
way as we join in a wonderful weekend together. Still not sure if you
want to go? Ask one of youth who went on the November or December
Retreat Weekends.
Come and join us for the fun! Don’t miss out!
Pricing for 3-day retreat is coming soon.
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 for
our tree in the Reed Room and a take home activity for the whole
family.
Hospitality Committee will begin preparing the Reed Room @ 9:00am
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
Kimberley Roll at rollwell3@gmail.com or 973-6382 for 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.
Poinsettias and Mission Kits
Starting today, we will have order forms for
poinsettias and mission kits in your bulletin. You
will be able to donate a poinsettia or mission kit in
honor or memory of a loved one, or to the glory
of God. Poinsettias may be taken home after the
7:30pm December 24 worship service. Cost is $12
each.
 Training for
Stephen Ministry
AUMC has been a Stephen ministry for 15 years. Our Stephen Ministers
have been a blessing to individuals, to the lay ministers themselves, and Youth Calendar Update
to the whole congregation. To continue and expand the ministry of care,
November 25, 2018
we will begin another Stephen ministry training
High School Youth Group 5:00 PM
class to start in early 2019. Take advantage of this
Youth Group Dinner for High School and Middle School 6:15 PM
opportunity to share the love that God has given
Middle School Youth Group 6:45 PM
you. You will find that being a Stephen minister
November 30 – December 2, 2018
will not only be helpful to others, but it will be one of the most fulfilling
High School Retreat to Eagle Eyrie, Lynchburg, VA (9th to 12th
and joyful experiences that you will ever have. If you want to know more
Grade)
about this ministry, you can speak with one of our Stephen Leaders
December 2, 2018
(Billie Campbell—bcampbell@icloud.com and Chris Fuss) or Stephen
Middle School Youth Group Dinner and a Movie 5 PM to 8 PM
Ministers (Joan Forrest and Mary Seymour).
(Off Site at the Vogel Home)
No High School Youth Group- Just Returning from retreat!
December 9, 2018
Angel Tree is Here! High School Youth Group 5:00 PM
Make Christmas a memorable day for underprivileged children and Youth Group Dinner for High School and Middle School 6:15 PM
lonely senior citizens! Beginning Sunday, November 18, there will be an Middle School Youth Group 6:45 PM
Angel Tree display in the Reed Room. This year,
December 16, 2018
we will have 25 youth angels, through the
Middle School and High School Christmas Party
Salvation Army, and 45 seniors who could use a Reservation/RSVP by December 9th
little love and encouragement. You may pick up December 23, 2018
your angel at any time, but please return all gifts No Youth Group Tonight
to AUMC no later than Sunday, December December 30, 2018
9. Gifts for the Salvation Army youths should No Youth Group Tonight
be unwrapped, and gifts for the seniors do need Families are invited to 5th Sunday District Event at Ivy UMC
to be gift wrapped or gift bagged with the January 6, 2019 Youth Group Tonight – Welcome and Happy New Year!
residents' names securely attached. If you have High School Youth Group 5:00 PM
any questions regarding the youth gifts, please Youth Group Dinner for High School and Middle School 6:15 PM
contact Ann Brown at 434-882-2533; or Pat Middle School Youth Group 6:45 PM
Daniel at 434.975.1363 for the senior gifts.

Vacation Notice
Pastor Rob Robertson will be on vacation from November 25-29.
Associate Pastor Julie Nitzsche is available for pastoral assistance.

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.
United Methodist Student Day
It’s that time of year again when we lift up Methodist students in their
educational journey. TODAY we will have a special collection for the
United Methodist Student Day. The purpose of this day is to support
United Methodists students as they prepare for life by adding
knowledge to their faith. The funds received from the offering go into
the United Methodist Student Loan Fund to underwrite scholarships for
United Methodist students.
District Conference and Training
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Crozet United Methodist Church
Schedule:
1:00pm-3:00pm — Mission Project with the HUB—150 Cleaning Buckets
and 100 Hygiene Kits Will be Assembled. Children, Youth and Adults are
Invited to Participate.
3:00pm-4:00pm — Worship and District Conference
4:00pm-4:15pm— Visit Displays and Snacks
4:15pm-5:30pm— Training Workshops
(Childcare will be provided from 3:00pm-5:30pm)
“Caring for One Another”
Our Prayer Ministry
Aldersgate United Methodist Church believes deeply in the power of
prayer. For that reason, the email prayer ministry, “Caring for One
Another,” was formed a few years ago. We send out email requests that
are submitted daily and ask that you include these people in your
prayers. If you would like to be included in this ministry, please email
Jeanne Hamlin at jeaham@comcast.net or call her at 434-973-9889. We
always welcome more participants. If you have a prayer request that
you would like included, please send that to her also.
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, and help us with cleaning up. 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.
Pews in the Sanctuary
The pews in the sanctuary are neat and tidy because of dedicated
volunteers. Would you consider giving two hours each month at your
convenience to help stock the pews? It’s a peaceful service that can be
done whenever you are available. Join the team by giving Kathleen
Vogel a call at 845-896-9813 or email me at kathleen.
morse.vogel@gmail.com
Ushers Needed
The church needs your help. A great service opportunity at Aldersgate
Church is being an usher. We need ushers for every week of the month
for the 11:00am service time except the 3rd week of each month. If you
are interested in exploring this opportunity to serve periodically on
Sunday morning, please contact Bob Miller at bmiller@pvcc.edu. or
Pastor Rob at robrobertson@cvaumc.org.