Advent Series Begins December 2!
Welcome!
Upcoming Events — Mark Your Calendars!
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
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December 2, 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!

or 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.
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Thank You Aldersgate Congregation!
A Note from Nancy Berman and Deb Reynolds
From November 10-17, members of this congregation participated in
the PACEM ministry, which would not have been successful without the
many hours of dedicated volunteer work. 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.
Living Nativity:
The Greatest
Story Ever
Told
Friday, December 21
6:00PM, 7:00PM, 8:00PM
Come see the Aldersgate
living nativity, a 20-minute outdoor show. Bring your friends and
neighbors to this popular annual event, which is a highlight of the
Advent season!
2019 Offering Envelopes
Available soon
Offering envelopes for 2019, which assist the tellers to more accurately
count and credit the weekly offering, will be available soon. 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. Thank you
for your financial support of the life and ministry of Aldersgate Church!
 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!
First Fridays—Coming Soon
You’re invited for a special “first” Friday, family-friendly gathering,
beginning January 4 from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Our theme for January is
“New Beginnings.” Our gathering, in the Reed Room, will include a
simple supper, hands-on devotion time, New Year activities and a take
home gift. Sign up link coming soon. Contact Pastor Julie for more
information @julienitzsche@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).
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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 this Friday, 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 contact Pastor Julie Nitzsche at
julienitzsche@cvaumc.org.
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 of all ages 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. A little help is needed. We’re
looking for a few folks to help with setting and/or clearing up dinner. If
you can help, please email Pastor Julie Nitzsche.
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.
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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.
Poinsettias and Mission
Kits
Want to give a thoughtful gift? 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.
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!
District Conference and Training
TODAY, 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)
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 Training for
Stephen Ministry Youth
AUMC has been a Stephen ministry for 15 years. Our Stephen Ministers
have been a blessing to individuals, to the lay ministers themselves, and
to the whole congregation. To continue and expand the ministry of care,
Calendar
we will begin another Stephen ministry training
class to start in early 2019. Take advantage of
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this opportunity to share the love that God has December 2, 2018
given you. You will find that being a Stephen Middle School Youth Group Dinner and a Movie 5 PM to 8 PM
minister will not only be helpful to others, but it will be one of the most (Off Site at the Vogel Home)
fulfilling and joyful experiences that you will ever have. If you want to No High School Youth Group- Just Returning from retreat!
know more about this ministry, you can speak with one of our Stephen December 9, 2018
Leaders (Billie Campbell—bcampbell@icloud.com and Chris Fuss) or High School Youth Group 5:00 PM
Stephen Ministers (Joan Forrest and Mary Seymour). Youth Group Dinner for High School and Middle School
6:15 PM
Middle School Youth Group 6:45 PM
Angel Tree is Here! December 16, 2018
Deadline: December 9 Middle School and High School Christmas Party
Make Christmas a memorable day for Reservation/RSVP by December 9th
underprivileged children and lonely senior December 23, 2018
citizens! Beginning Sunday, November 18, No Youth Group Tonight
there will be an Angel Tree display in the December 30, 2018
Reed Room. This year, we will have 25 youth No Youth Group Tonight
angels, through the Salvation Army, and 45 Families are invited to 5th Sunday District Event at Ivy UMC
seniors who could use a little love and January 6, 2019 Youth Group Tonight – Welcome and Happy
encouragement. You may pick up your angel New Year!
at any time, but please return all gifts to High School Youth Group 5:00 PM
AUMC no later than Sunday, December Youth Group Dinner for High School and Middle School
9. Gifts for the Salvation Army youths 6:15 PM
should be unwrapped, and gifts for the Middle School Youth Group 6:45 PM
seniors do need to be gift wrapped or gift
bagged with the residents' names securely attached. If you have any
questions regarding the youth gifts, please contact Ann Brown at 434-
882-2533; or Pat Daniel at 434.975.1363 for the senior gifts.
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Aldersgate Church seeks 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.
Ushers Needed
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.
Holiday Nursery Care Assistance Needed
A little extra help is needed so that our nursery is open to meet the
needs of our congregation and guests this Advent season. The following
are a lot of dates when is needed. Please prayerfully consider offering
the gift of yourself in this very important way. Please see Pat Daniel with
any questions and to sign up for the following slots:
December 23: 8:45am-10:30am/ 10:45-12:30am
December 24, Christmas Eve: 5:00pm AND during the 7:30pm
December 30: 8:45am-10:30am/ 10:45am-12:30am
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“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.
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.
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? Join the team by giving Kathleen
Vogel a call at 845-896-9813 or email me at kathleen.
morse.vogel@gmail.com