This Week at Aldersgate

Today, November 30
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
11:30 am
3:15 pm
4:30 pm
5:30 pm

Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108)

Childrens Sunday School
Praise Band Small Group (111)
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108)
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Youth Praise Band (Sanctuary)
Disciples Path (108)
Nativity Practice (S,HR,106)

Monday, December 1
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

COSA (111)
Boy Scouts Troop 119 (OS)
Families Anonymous (108)
Member Care (HR)

Tuesday, December 2
10:00 am
10:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm

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Quilters Guild (FH)

District mtg. (HR)
ALS Assoc. support group (OS)
Alzheimers support group (208)
Total Restoration Ministry (108)
Stephen Ministers (208)

Wednesday, December 3
1:00 pm
6:15 pm
7:30 pm

Staff meeting (Lead Pastors Office)

Covenant Discipleship (Parlor)
Chancel Choir Practice (Sanctuary)

Thursday, December 4
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

November 30, 2014

Sweet Adelines (FH)

Praise Band rehearsal (S)
Class meeting (108)

Friday, December 5

Boy Scouts Troop 119 Lock-In (lower level)

Saturday, December 6
8:00 am

Sat. Morning Mens Group (208)

Key:
CR = Choir Room
FH = Fellowship Hall
HR = Hospitality Room
K = Kitchen
OS = Old Sanctuary
Unfin. FH = Unfinished Fellowship Hall
WC = Welcome Center

1500 EAST RIO ROAD ~ CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901

PHONE: 434.973.5806 FAX: 434.973.1333
WWW.CVAUMC.ORG ~ WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CVAUMC
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM

November 30, 2014 First Sunday in Advent 10:00 AM Combined Worship Service
United Methodist Student Sunday
Prelude

Away in a Manger & He Is Born

Handbell Quartet

Welcome
Rev. Scott Davis
Welcome to Aldersgate and to this worship experience! Please take a moment to sign the
attendance pad found at the end of each pew and then pass it down to your neighbor. If you
have a prayer request please complete the blue card found in your pews and pass it to the
ushers during the opening hymn.
Meditation

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

VENI EMMANUEL

*Opening Prayer
O God of our people and Lord of every nation, let your Word ring out from the mountains
and your Spirit shine forth in the earth, so that all may hear your teaching and all may do
your will, through Jesus Christ our peace. Amen.
Come Now Children
All children are invited to come forward as the congregation sings:
Come, now, children, this is your time; God loves you, we love you,
you are the gift of our church!
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Response Hymn 204

Advent Study "Not a Silent Night" by Adam Hamilton Imagine Jesus from Marys point of
viewproud of her son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for him as a person and
so much more. In this book, Adam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion
and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses his life and ministry; and ends at the
beginning, with the Christ child born in a stable, Marys beautiful baby.
Three times to choose from, beginning TODAY:

Love Came Down at Christmas

Handbell Quartet

*Call to Worship
Myron Ripley
Leader:
I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord!
People:
Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
Leader:
that we may learn Gods ways and walk in Gods paths.
*Opening Hymn 211

Please join us in preparing for our upcoming Nativity Play! We will have practices on
November 30 and December 7 from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Please write down what
favorite dish you are bringing to our Nativity Potluck by signing up during Sip n Chat. Our
Nativity Play performance will be on Sunday, December 14th at 5:30 PM in the Sanctuary.

Emmanuel, Emmanual

Childrens Message
Rev. Chris Fuss
Following the Children's Message children may return to sit with their families or
attend Children's Church (for children ages Pre-K through 5th grade) in the room next
door where Sip & Chat is held for a special Advent Children's Church program!
Parents may pick their child(ren) up on the way down to the Advent Brunch.

Sundays 9:00 - 9:45 AM contact: Mike Thornton - mikethornton@cvaumc.org

Sundays 7:00 - 8:00 PM contact: Mike and Laura Nelson - lnelson582@aol.com
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM (for women, begins December 3) contact: Rachel Miller rachelmiller@cvaumc.org
If you think you might want to lead your own group at a different time; please contact me so
we can talk! mikethornton@cvaumc.org
Calling all players! We are putting together a dramatic worship service on 12/21 at 5:30PM
and we need actors to help out with the service. The parts are easy to memorize and this is
the first time Aldersgate has put on a worship service of this nature. If interested, please reach
out to Chelsea Morse at Ca.Morse109@gmail.com or give her a call at 434-806-5987. There
will be an interest meeting on 12/23 at 1:00PM in the sanctuary. If you are interested, please
reach out and let us know, we will find a part for you!
The Outreach & Missions Team is coordinating the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program at
AUMC. We still have some childrens names on the Christmas tree in the Sip & Chat area. In
addition to the youth angels, we also have the names of seniors in a local nursing home.
Please consider selecting an angel tag or a senior name from the tree and purchasing an item
of clothing and a gift for the person represented on the tag. You may partner with other
families for larger gifts. Tags and gifts must be returned by December 14. If you have
questions about the childrens Angel Tree, direct them to Ann Brown (882-2533). Questions
about senior gifts should be directed to Pat Daniel or Nancy Berman. Thank you!
I will need someone to cover Sip & Chat for the Sundays of December 28th and January
4th. We will be out of town and I'd appreciate someone taking on the responsibility of seeing
that it is covered. Contact carolynfuss@gmail.com

Wednesday Night Prayer: Scripture, prayer, silence, and conversation: Wednesdays 5:30 6:30 PM - Room 108. All are welcome to just show up and join us in prayer. No weekly
commitment required - if the Holy Spirit is moving you to prayer come join us for an hour!
Are you interested in leading/hosting or becoming part of a small group with a relaxed and
causal atmosphere that includes Scripture, food, and fellowship? Contact Mike Thornton at
mikethornton@cvaumc.org.
Christmas Eve needs: Extra ushers and communion servers are needed for all 3 Christmas Eve
services. No prior experience needed, just a willing and joyful spirit! We will train you, answer
any questions, etc. If you are feeling the calling or nudge to give this wonderful gift of service,
please contact either Anita Ratliff by email at atratliff@gmail.com; or Laura Nelson at
LNelson582@aol.com or 434-227-0340.
AUMC Christmas Ornament Sale A special brass Christmas tree ornament depicting our
church was created for the 50th reunion last year. These ornaments will be on sale this Sunday
in the SipNChat area. The cost of each is $15.00.
2014 Veterans List at AUMC: If you would like to have a copy of our church's updated list of
veterans, please email me or call me and I will be glad to send the list to you. My contact
information is dmacnicoll@msn.com or 589-5956. Don MacNicoll
AGAPE Class will not meet today so everyone can attend the Advent Brunch. Please join us
next week at 9:00 am in Room 108.
The Charlottesville District 5th Sunday Worship will be held at Hinton Ave UMC (750 Hinton
Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902) on Sunday, November 30th from 3-5pm. Our very own Ashley
Oliver will be helping give the message so please try your best to attend to support her!!!
There will be an exciting hymn sing! This is a great way to support one (of many) of our great
youth and begin the Advent season!
Tuesday is #GivingTuesday: On December 2, you can extend the spirit of giving thanks into the
Advent season by participating in UMC #GivingTuesday. Every gift made online through The
Advance at www.umcmission.org/give on Dec. 2 will be matched up to $1 million.
Last year on UMC #GivingTuesday, United Methodists collectively raised a record $6.5 million
on line in through The Advance. 11,000 individuals and churches in 34 countries gave more
than 16,300 gifts to mission and ministries they believe in. It was a wonderful sign of
commitment and extravagant generosity, maximizing the impact of thousands of United
Methodists coming together on one day to transform the world. UMC #GivingTuesday is part
of an international movement to extend the spirit of giving thanks into the Advent season. It
offers an opportunity to start off the holiday season by giving instead of getting by supporting
organizations that are transforming the world.

Anthem

Go to Bethlehem
Chancel Choir

Scripture Lesson
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Hymn of Prayer 328

Not a Silent Night: Beginning with the End

Jay Althouse

Acts 1:8-14

Rev. Scott Davis

Surely the Presence of the Lord

Pastoral Prayer
The Lords Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as
we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Offering Prayer
Offertory

Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)

AMP Band

*Doxology 238 (Refrain only, sing twice) Gloria in Excelsis Deo!

*Hymn of Commitment 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

HYFRYDOL

*Benediction
*Passing of the Peace
Leader:
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People:
And also with you.
You are invited to join in food and conversation at our annual Advent Brunch, to your left as
you exit the sanctuary.
*Postlude
*stand as you are able

ADVENT SERMON SERIES

Not A Silent Night: The Story Through Marys Eyes beginning November 30
This advent, as we move through four weeks of preparing for Christmas,
well begin at the end as Mary looks back to Bethlehem.
Well look back with Mary, a woman proud of her son,
in awe of his gifts and mission,
guided by love for him as a person, and much more.
BEGINNING WITH THE END
Sunday, November 30
The First Sunday of Advent
Acts 1:9-14

THE PIERCING OF MARYS SOUL

Sunday, December 7
The Second Sunday of Advent
John 19:16b-27

Please Pray For Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Sandy Checchi; Nancy Clark;
Victor Connor; Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; June Moon
Gaedecke; Chad Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Thomas Hamlin; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy Jones;
Jeremy Long; Zander Mawyer; Ralph Miller; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver; Renee Parson;
Nancy Reed; Schwaner Family; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Penny Troutman; Travis Whetzel;
Ernestine Williams; Dannie Wright
The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God
and in loving memory of their parents by Mary and Tom Howard.
Have an announcement to put in the bulletin or e-Note? Please send your submissions to
Aldersgate@cvaumc.org AND scottdavis@cvaumc.org. Weekly deadline is Wednesday NOON.
Our church is in need of a Treasurer - if you are interested please call Greg Brown 434-3278763. Sybil Robertsons term as treasurer has ended, but she continues to hold the position
while we are searching for our new treasurer. Sybil has been a wonderful treasurer and we
thank her for all the great work she did and continues to do.
As you prepare to celebrate the holidays 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:

MARY, FULL OF GRACE

Breakfast cereal: 16 - 18 oz. size

Peanut Butter: 18 oz. MOST NEEDED
Canned vegetables: 14 - 16 oz. size: Corn, peas, green beans, tomatoes, mixed vegetables,
potatoes (white & sweet), canned beans (baked, pinto, navy, lima, pork & beans), beets
Beef Stew: 20 - 24 oz.
Canned chicken or tuna: 13 oz. MOST NEEDED
Canned fruit: 16 oz
Canned Soups
Rice: 1 lb. bag or box
Macaroni and cheese boxed Cans of 100% juice
Pasta & Pasta sauce (NO glass jars)
Coffee/Tea
Jam/Jelly (NO glass jars)
Sugar - small bag
Flour - small bag
Cake mix & icing
Baby food, baby cereals, formula, diapers

Sunday, December 21
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Luke 1:26-33

NOTE: Please check expiration dates and NO jumbo size containers please. Food Collection Bins
will be placed in the Welcome Center and outside the former Sanctuary/Sip n Chat area. Food
will be collected through TODAY.

AMAZED, ASTOUNDED, AND ASTONISHED

Sunday, December 14
The Third Sunday of Advent
Luke 2:41-51

IT WAS NOT A SILENT NIGHT

Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Luke 2:1-7

Did you know Aldersgate has a virtual prayer wall? Just go to our website, www.cvaumc.org,
and take a look at the "prayer wall" tab on the menu at the homepage. You may post a prayer
request and also pray for those requests that have already been posted. Be sure to stop by and
check out the virtual prayer wall today!
Advent Daily Devotional, a collection of spiritual writings from your Aldersgate friends, is
designed to help prepare you for Christmas. Pick up a copy today.