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The last pledge that we make when we join a United Methodist Church is that we will faith-fully participate in the ministries of our church through our Witness. We have spent months talking about Prayers, Presence, Gifts , and Service. What is Witness? Does that mean I have to go ask people if they’ve been saved? Not exactly. Witness means to share something that you’ve seen or experienced. Like an eyewitness to a crime tells the story of what they saw from their point of view. If you believe that Jesus died for your sins and continues to cover your life with grace every day, then how can you witness to that fact? You could, in fact, tell someone about it. As I’m writing this I am thinking about the experience I just had while getting a haircut. I usually get my hair done by strangers, and end up talking to them about their life while I sit in the chair. This particular hairdresser shared that she wasn’t very religious, but wished she was. I continued to listen to her story and ask curious questions. She obviously needed to talk.

Experience

Connecting Knowing

Loving Growing

United Methodist Church December 2012 Issue

Birthdays/WNL Page 2

Classes/Hope & Comfort/Christmas Trees Page 3

Lovefeast/Special Gifts Page 4

Christmas Outreach /Parents Morning Out Page 5

Drive Thru Prayer Page 5

Thank You/Weekday Day School Page 6

Sunday Worship/Special Worship Services Page 7

Music Ministry Page 8

Stewardship/Trustees Page 9

Acolytes/Trustee/Altar Guild/Nursery/ Page 10

Construction Update Page 10

Financial Updates/EFT Page 11

December Lay Assistants Schedule Page 12

As the conversation turned I began to talk to her about God’s desire to forgive her of past sins. She concluded by asking if she could become facebook friends with me. Now, she wasn’t converted to Christ in the 15 minutes it takes to get my hair cut; but she’s more curious than she used to be. Mostly because I listened and asked her about her story. That created a natural opportunity. Now I know that not everyone has the gift to have such a conversation with a total stranger. But when we tell co-workers about our Drive Thru Prayer, it says something about what we believe. When we tell a family member we’re going to Jamaica on a mission team, it says something about what we believe. When we invite our friends to come to Sunday Worship, it says something about what we believe. Serving a meal at Urban Ministries is a form of Witness. Singing in the choir is a form of Witness. Praying at your table when you go out to eat at a restaurant is a form of Witness. December marks the last month of our Stewardship campaign to remember our promises. It also happens to be the month that encompasses the seasons of Advent and Christmas. This is the time of the year when we, as a church, tell the world that a Savior is born, who is Christ the Lord. Let us witness to that glorious truth. Peace in Christ, Pastor Doug

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CONNECTING (Connect with God and one another)

John Bullock 12/01

Beth Lewis 12/02

Reagan Thomas 12/02

Rob Tucker 12/02

Grace Vincent 12/02

Mary Artley 12/03

Karen Hofmann 12/03

Karen Hofmann 12/03

Mike Siler 12/03

Phil Stancil 12/03

John Hilton 12/04

Beverly Jackson 12/04

Laurie Lee 12/04

Frank Wootton 12/06

Emily Korest 12/07

Jerry Mansell 12/07

Mark Culbreth 12/08

Rhonda Nolte 12/08

Eddie Williams 12/08

Joshua Bosecker 12/09

Mark Thomas 12/09

Wednesday Night Prayer Service

5:00 pm - Sanctuary

12/5 Message: David & Mephiboseth

Doug Lain - Samuel 9

12/12 Message: “Creation”

Doug Lain - Genesis 1

12/19 Service of Comfort and Hope

12/29 No Wednesday Night Live

WNL Menu - 5:30pm - The Family Life Center

12/5 Bake Ziti - Agape Circle

12/12 Roast pork potatoes, glazed carrots, dessert

- Haiti Mission Team

12/19 No Wednesday Night Live

12/29 No Wednesday Night Live

Kenneth Cameron 12/11

Mike Bonham 12/12

Phyllis Carter 12/12

Carol Daugherty 12/12

Paula James 12/12

Tony Schalliol 12/12

Linda Wallace 12/13

Terri Ray 12/14

Zachary Mansell 12/16

Matthew Fishback 12/17

Ric Johnson 12/17

Danny Berini 12/18

Danielle Nixon 12/18

Jessica Noel 12/18

Nan de Andrade 12/19

Doug Rowland 12/19

Mary Stanley 12/19

Noah Casey 12/20

Jim Key II 12/20

Owen Williams 12/20

Will Johnson 12/21

Chris Wallace 12/24

Christopher Copolo 12/25

Jan Moore 12/25

Sandy Falise 12/26

Catherine Fishback 12/27

Joan Lundquist 12/27

Tracy Setji 12/27

Heather Daugherty 12/28

Bob Hurley 12/28

Luke Nevius 12/28

Terry Janes 12/29

Dennis Kay 12/30

Cathy Cozart 12/31

Suzanne Duncan 12/31

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE: ADULT CLASSES - WINTER SESSION

The class will be “Forgiveness: A Time to Love and A Time to Hate” led by April Perry. She

will use the PBS documentary which highlights real life scenarios and how forgiveness played

into each of them. The class will then discuss the story in the context of the biblical view of

forgiveness and how people may have struggled in their own lives.

The second class is “The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem”

based on the Adam Hamilton book by the same name. The class will

travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem by using historical information, archaeological findings and

personal reflections to look at one of the most amazing moments in history. By following in the

footsteps of Mary, Joseph and others, we will gain insight into our own journeys with Christ.

Sessions will be led by Doug Lain and Jane Brannock.

Both of these classes will through December 12 from 6:30-7:30pm.

KNOWING (Know more about God, each other, and the needs of our world.)

HELP IS ALWAYS NEEDED working the 'Tree Lot'. A sign up board will be available outside the church office.

Please sign up ! We encourage all groups within Aldersgate UMC to sign up, as well as families. We need at least 4 people

on any shift. All children may work the tree lot but they must be supervised by a parent or responsible adult. The Boy Scout

troop 400 always works Tuesday evenings 5:00-9:00pm.

Working shifts for the tree lot : Monday –Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Friday - 3:00pm-9:00pm

Saturday-9:00am-1:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm & 5:00-9:00pm

Sunday-1:00pm-8:00pm

COME BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE ! Over 220 Christmas trees, various sizes and prices ! Coupons available !

Contact: Bill Smith (click Bill’s name) or John Sanders (click John’s name) if you have any questions.

LOVING (Love God through worship, and love our neighbor through service.)

CHRISTMAS SERVICE OF HOPE AND COMFORT

December 19th - 7:00pm - Sanctuary

If you or someone you love is experiencing a difficult year of loss or life-

challenge, please join us for a special service prayerfully designed to meet you

where you are.

A Christmas Service of Hope and Comfort is a peaceful and compassionate

service, with scripture, prayers, and gentle music, emphasizing the

Christmas message of hope, healing and comfort. Christmas is for everyone,

the light shines for everyone !

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WHAT IS A LOVEFEAST?

A Lovefeast service is a worship service dedicated to Christian love, and is most famously practiced by the

Moravians but has become an Aldersgate Christmas tradition over that past 34 years.

The Moravian Lovefeast is based upon the Agape feast and the meals of the

early churches described in the Bible in the Acts of the Apostles, which were

partaken in unity and love. Traditionally, American Lovefeasts consist of a

sweetened bun and coffee (sweetened and milky) served to the congregation

in the pews by dieners (from the German for servers); before partaking, a

simple Moravian blessing is said. The Moravian Lovefeast also concentrates

on the singing of hymns, and listening to music. Each member of the congre-

gation receives a lighted candle at the end of the service.

The Lovefeast at Aldersgate is based on the traditional Moravian Lovefeast

first celebrated near Winston-Salem at Bethabara(1753) and Old Salem

(1766). The buns are from the same baker that makes buns for Moravian

churches in Winston-Salem. The candles are made by the women of Home

Moravian Church. The coffee is based on the recipe used for many years by Immanuel Moravian Church.

Come celebrate this beautiful Christmas tradition on Sunday December 16th at 6:30 pm in the Family Life

Center.

Be sure to invite family, friends and neighbors!

SPECIAL GIFTS

During our Communion services on November 4,

2012, Pastor Doug acknowledged the addition of a

new pottery chalice and paten (bread plate) that will

now be placed on the Lord’s table and also used for

Holy Communion.

The chalice and patent have been given to the Glory of God

and in loving memory of Don Mills.

The lighting of the candles on the Advent

Wreath is a special time for everyone at

Aldersgate. The centerpiece of this wreath

is the Christ Candle, lit on Christmas Eve

to symbolize the fulfillment of Advent

prayers with the Nativity.

Our new oil Christ Candle has been given to

the Glory of God and in loving memory of

Billy Hinton by Chick Hinton

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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS OUTREACH

Our Aldersgate Family has responded greatly with love and contributions to those less

fortunate through various Community Missions Programs. During the Christmas Season these

community needs are highlighted by three outreach programs that have become very familiar

to each of us at Aldersgate: Conduit Angels, and Share Your Christmas. This year these

programs will be referred to and displayed as “Aldersgate’s Community Christmas

Outreach Programs.” Your contributions through Christmas gifts and monetary gifts can be

directed through the program of your choice.

SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS is sponsored by the Durham County Department of Social Services, and provides needy

families with gifts of NEW clothing, toys and needed household items. Each year Aldersgate sponsors approximately 25-30

families totaling about 100 individuals. Individuals or entire families can be sponsored by signing up on forms that will be

posted in the Narthex or online over the web. Visit www.aldersgate.org in the next few weeks for a link to the online signup.

Suggested limits are $50 per family member. In addition, contributions of $50 cash will supply each family with a Christmas

Food Basket. Wrapped gifts should be delivered to the Church by Saturday, December 8th. Delivery by the AUMM will be

Sunday, December 9th.

CONDUIT (CONGREGATIONS OF NORTHERN DURHAM UNITED IN INTENTION) ANGELS provides Christmas

gifts to the children participating in the afterschool program at the Oxford Manor low income

Housing Complex. There are 40 children receiving daily help with their homework at the

Oxford Manor Community Center. The gifts usually include a toy requested by the child and/

or needed clothes or shoes. Aldersgate will sponsor 12-14 children in the program. Contact

Lee King or Colleen Anna for more information.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

The American Red Cross is seeking drivers to transport Durham residents in its vehicles

to and from medical appointments and dialysis treatments. Driving shifts are normally

4-8 hours per week. Office volunteers are also needed to answer phones and schedule

pickups for clients. To volunteer, or for more information, call Blanche Hudon at 919-489

-6541 Extension 376.

PARENTS MORNING OUT!

Child care by the Haiti Mission Team

Saturday December 1st - Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm - Cost: 25$ for one

child /$5 for each additional child from same family. Ages: 2 to 10 yrs.

(no nursery) Bring a light snack for your child and enjoy your morning

out.

Funds will assist in sending two teams back to Haiti to fit eyeglasses.

This is a great time for Christmas shopping !

If you have any questions? E-mail Jane Bahor at

Jbahor@nc.rr.com or Regina Whitaker (919) 471-6539

All from the convenience of your car. Simply drive thru the parking lot.

A volunteer will meet you at your car window and pray with you.

That’s it. It’s easy and simple.

Everyone is invited to drive by Aldersgate UMC, 1320 Umstead

Road; It’s open, free and available, just like God’s love.

DRIVE THRU PRAYER - DECEMBER 4TH 4:00-6:00PM

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Thanks,

As I see the dedication and talents shine

through our Advent-Christmas season, I

give thanks and glory to God for the gifts

that all of Aldersgate’s music ministry

volunteers so sweetly share. God has

been very generous to us – we have such

an abundance of talents - from budding to

professional, from singers to dancers and

instrumentalists, of all ages. You give,

and give some more, and most important-

ly, do it with pure faith and love for God.

Thank you and blessings through this

holy season and for a healthy, happy new

year. Love, Nan

JAMAICAN MISSION TEAM

GOLF TOURMANENT

Thank you to all of the players, hole sponsors,

groups, and individuals who have supported us

over the years with your pledges, time, gifts, and

prayers. The people of Jamaica and the Jamaica

Mission teams greatly appreciate your support and

dedication to this mission! You helped raise

$6,316 for the 2012 Tournament

Big Thanks to everyone ! We

sent 207 shoeboxes around the

world with Operation Christ-

mas Child ! (Our unloading

crew delivering the shoeboxes.)

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALDERSGATE WEEKDAY MINISTRIES!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with all the children’s artwork on the

walls. I love to hear the children singing their Christmas songs as they prepare for

their Christmas Programs.

You are invited to join us for the Christmas Programs on Dec. 12th, 13th and 14th at

10:30 am in the sanctuary.

We wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and very Happy New Year.

Evelyn

Thank you for the opportunity to bring Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF to our church again. As of

November 13th $315.25 has been turned in and the boxes are still coming! That's enough to

provide supplies for five classrooms. Way to go Aldersgate! Each year I am touched by the

generosity of the children and their compassion for other children who they will never meet.

This year one mother told me the story of her young son who wanted to donate his own money

to UNICEF. She praised him for being so generous, but suggested that he might want to save

some of his money and ask others to help him fill the box. "Mom," he responded "I have all

the things that I need. There are children who don't have anything. They need this money." Matthew 19:14, "Let the

children come to me... for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."

Thank you to everyone who contributed time or money to our campaign to help the world's kids alive and healthy - and

to allow the children of Aldersgate to live out their Christian faith.

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December 2nd Message by Rob Tucker

OT: & NT:

December 9th " We All Draw Attention" Message by Doug Lain

OT: Malachi 3:1-4 & NT: Luke 3:1-6

December 16th “Whatever" Message by Doug Lain

OT: Zephaniah 3:14-20 & NT: Philippians 4:4-7

December 23rd Message by Doug Lain

MARK YOUR CALENDARS THESE UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES

CHRISMON WORSHIP SERVICE - December 2nd - 7:00pm - This will mark the

beginning of Advent season. There will be a covered dish dinner in the Family Life Center

at 5:30pm. Please bring enough food for your family plus one more. At 7:00pm we will

move to the Sanctuary for the Hanging of the Greens/Chrismon service.

CHANCEL CHOIR CANTATA - “ADVENT WITNESSES" - December 11th, 8:15am & 11:00am -

Witnesses to the Nativity are not frozen in history – they are all around us today! Our Chancel Choir, Joyful

Noise Ringers and Drama team combine to present a musical with familiar and new carols of the season,

introduced by contemporary witnesses, whose stories echo the hope and joy of the original Advent story.

MORAVIAN LOVEFEAST - December 16th - 6:30 pm, Family Life Center - We will

worship in story and songs to share the special Moravian Lovefeast and candle-lighting

traditions.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE OF HOPE AND COMFORT - December 19th - 7:00pm If you or someone you love is experiencing a difficult year of loss or life-challenge, please join us for special

service prayerfully designed to meet you where you are. A Christmas Service of Hope and Comfort is a peace-

ful and compassionate service, with scripture, prayers, and gentle music, emphasizing the Christmas message

of hope and healing. Spread the word, Christmas is for everyone, especially those who are in deep darkness,

for on them the light has shined, too!

CHRISTMAS EVE - FAMILY SERVICE - 4:00pm - For all ages, but especially designed for families with

children, who take on a Christmas character (animals included) at the “impromptu Christmas pageant.” Come

and worship and experience the Christmas story in a casual and memorable way at 4 pm on Christmas Eve. If

you’d like to help with this service, contact Tara Lain - Tara@aldersgate.org

CANDLELIGHT, CAROLS, and COMMUNION SERVICES - 7:00pm and 11:00pm - Come gather and

worship as we sing carols and hear the Christmas story. Kneel at the Lord’s table and share the light of Christ.

HANDBELL FESTIVAL - THE FOURTH ANNUAL EPIPHANY RING - January 6th -7:00pm -

hosted by Aldersgate and featuring 8-10 handbell ensembles from around the Triangle

sharing massed-ringing and individual selections, this festival celebrates the music of the

season. Guest conductor is composer, Michael Glasgow of North Raleigh UMC. The

concert is free; please invite your friends and neighbors to come and enjoy.

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Notes from Nan

Music Ministry

CHOIR REHEARSAL TIMES, and special notes:

Adult Choir: Rehearses Wednesday at 7:30pm. Cantata is Dec. 9th at 8:15am and 11:00.am

CHOIR PARTY is Dec. 12th (7:30pm, Upchurch’s home)

Dress rehearsal for Cantata – Saturday, Dec. 8th at 4:30pm

Praise Team: Tuesdays, 6:15pm-7:30pm New members always welcomed! (No rehearsal 12-25 or 1-1)

WNL for Kids includes Children’s Choirs, 3 choirs, for age 3 through 5th graders (Wed., 6:15pm-7:30pm). Rehearsals

run through Dec. 12th. Children are singing for the Chrismon Service (7:00pm on 12-2) and also for Christmas eve at the

4:00pm service. (We may sing one other time, stay tuned!)

Sweet Sounds Dulcimer Group, Dec.6th and 13th at 11:00am. The dulcimer group will be playing at our Lovefeast this

year.

Please contact Nan de Andrade (nan@aldersgate.org) for a more complete description of our varied musical groups. You

are welcome and needed in our ministry!

RING IN THE NEW YEAR OPPORTUNITIES A New Handbell Group for Youth and Adults will begin on January 14th at 6:00pm – 7:00 pm. If you’d like to give this

a try, now’s your chance! (No experience necessary, all comers are welcome!)

Young Ringers (intermediate children’s handbells) will resume on Sunday, January 12 at 5:15-6:00. If there is interest, a

new Jingle Bells (reading and ringing fundamentals) group will also form.

Joyful Noise Ringers, Youth/Adult Handbells, - Tuesdays, 7:30pm (off Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st). Epiphany Ring handbell

festival is Jan. 6th. Massed rehearsal 3:00pm, Concert is Sunday evening, 7:00pm.

UPCOMING SPECIAL ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS:

ADVENT JOURNEY WITH BABY JESUS

What would it be like to have baby Jesus at your house for a day? It might make you think differently about the

holiday.. Baby Jesus is looking forward to his home visits! This will be Aldersgate’s fourth year for Baby Jesus to

travel from home to home throughout the Advent season. A journal will travel along with him. In the journal, you can

write about your day together, or your personal response to his presence with you. On Christmas Eve, he will finally re-

turn to the church and be placed in the manger scene at worship.

Jesus will be given to the first family on the first Sunday of Advent. If you receive Baby Jesus, welcome him to your

home and life, share in the journal as you will, and then simply choose someone else from our church family (not already

on the list) and pass him on. We also ask that you call Nan (919-477-0509 x 116) when he moves, so that we can track

his journey. Or, let Jesus Facebook on your account and we’ll all enjoy watching him travel! Whoever has him on Dec.

24th should be sure to return him to Nan by that morning.

CHANCEL CHOIR CANTATA “Advent Witnesses”

Sunday worship, Dec. 11th, 8:15am and 11:00am - Witnesses to the Nativity are not frozen in history – they are all

around us today! Our Chancel Choir, Joyful Noise Ringers and Drama team combine to present a musical with familiar

and new carols of the season, introduced by contemporary witnesses, whose stories echo the hope and joy of the original

Advent story.

HANDBELL FESTIVAL The Fourth Annual Epiphany Ring - Hosted by Aldersgate and featuring 8-10 handbell ensembles from around the Trian-

gle sharing massed-ringing and individual selections, this festival celebrates the music of the season. Guest conductor is

composer, Michael Glasgow of North Raleigh UMC. The concert is free; please invite your friends and neighbors to

come and enjoy. Concert - Sunday, Jan. 6th at 7:00pm

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GROWING (Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and as a faithful community

called the church.)

Through the donation of generous members we have new round tables for the Family

Life Center. The Trustees would like to offer the older plastic tables to the members

of Aldersgate first for a price of $25.00 each. If anyone would like to purchase a table,

please contact Billy Cole or Gary James.

The stage in the Family Life Center is being replaced. If anyone has any ideas what can be done with the old stage

please contact Kay Shaver.

With new chairs in the Family Life Center , trustees were able to sell 325 of the existing chairs to non-profit organiza-

tions in our community.

Be aware of your surroundings as you leave the church property. If you see someone or something that you feel is out of

the ordinary, please stop and ask them if you can assistance them. If you are not comfortable stopping, please give the

police a call. Two cars were broken into one evening last month. Please make sure you do not leave anything valuable

in plain sight in your car. Put valuable items either under your seat or in the trunk. The Trustees are looking at steps to

deter break-ins or thefts on the property.

Our 2012 AUMC Trustees are:

Billy Cole, Chairperson, Susan Dernosek, Vanessa Gordon , Laurie Leeson , Kay Shaver, Randy Sheffield,

Phil Stancil, Mark Thomas, Ron West.

Feel free to contact one of us if you have concerns about the facilities of Aldersgate.

Merry Christmas To All

WITNESSING IN THIS TIME OF CELEBRATION

How many times have we all heard the old Christmas carol say “Ring Christmas bells, merrily ring, tell all the world

Jesus is King”? And how many times do we stop to think about actually telling the world about Jesus our King? As we

come into the month of December, the stewardship committee is finishing up its campaign of focusing on a different

vow each month – prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness - with the focus on “witness”. Witnessing is really pretty

simple. We don’t HAVE to go door to door, or stop people on the street, or hand out fliers at the airport to be effective

witnesses for Christ. While some are moved to do these things, many find a more subtle way of witnessing. And some of

our most effective “witness mentors” will tell you they don’t “actively” witness at all. But when you see those people,

and watch their actions, and talk with them for more than a few seconds – you realize they are telling the world what and

who they believe in every day. We all witness very differently. So during the month of December, we challenge you to

do 2 things:

1. Think about how YOU witness for Christ. Whether you do it boldly,

quietly, directly or roundabout –there is no wrong way to witness.

2. Take the “Witness Challenge”. Invite at least ONE PERSON you

know to ANY activity at Aldersgate happening this month. Invite them

to a Sunday service, or the Lovefeast, or a Wednesday meal, or a prayer

service, or simply invite them to stop by and see what’s going on at our

church.

So let’s ALL take the “Witness Challenge” and watch what happens. When we witness, we invite others to know Christ

our Savior. And what a GREAT Christmas THAT will be!

The Stewardship Committee

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8:15am, 9:30am and 11:00am

Sunday Morning Nursery

Lori Fisher, Jamie Lewis & Ellen Whisnant

DECEMBER ACOLYTE SCHEDULE

8:15am Service 11:00am Service

2nd Rebecca Johnson Taylor Healy

Hannah Fogle Ella Thomas

9th Mackenzie Hale Grace Lowans

Katie Leonard

16th Olivia Lain Tanner Reo

Emily Lain

23rd Taylor Healy Rebecca Johnson

Margaret Ann Healy Kaylee Eckhoff

30th Ella Thomas Hannah Fogle

Joanna de Andrade Jacob Bosecker

Special Services Special Services

2nd Chrismon Service -7:00pm Kaylee Eckhoff & Joanna de Andrade

16th Love Feast - 6:30pm Margaret Ann Healy & Katie Leonard

24th Christmas Eve - 7:00pm Emily Lain & Jacob Bosecker

December Altar Guild

Suzi Caudill, Susan Dernosek, Rose Smith,

Kaye Harris and Judy Alford for December - Ron West

Tuesday Music Practices:

Ellen Whisnant & Lynn Wilfong

The work on the second floor

Family Life Center is nearly

complete, final work on elevator

controls remains.

Columbarium is progressing

well, major item remaining

is the installation of brick

pavers and final landscaping.

Site work is complete with the exception of a few planting areas and pieces of sidewalk to be

installed, drainage to be finalized along Umstead Road and bike rack installation.

Activity field is complete and picnic shelter has only minor items remaining.

There will be a final walk thru with architects and contractors over the next several weeks.

ALDERSGATE PHASE ONE - DECEMBER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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? Offered by Aldersgate UMC

? Consistent giving

? Automatically on your bank statement

? No weekly/monthly check writing

? Sign up once & its done (until you stop it)

? YOU chose the cycle—weekly—semi-monthly or monthly

? Contact the church office—(919) 477-0509 x 100 or cathy@aldersgate.org to sign up

ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

INCOME SNAPSHOTS THROUGH 11/25/2012

Operating Collections Versus Budget

YTD Budgeted Pledged Received Unpledged Contri-

butions

Total YTD Contri-

butions

YTD Collections -

Budget

YTD Budgeted $ 561,564 $ 502,715 $ 99,957 $ 602,672 $ 41,108

Operating Collections Versus Spending

YTD Spent Pledges Received Unpledged Contri-

butions

Total YTD Contri-

butions

YTD Collections -

Spent

YTD Spending $ 653,743 $ 502,715 $ 99,957 $ 602,672 $ (51,071)

Capital Fund Snapshot

2011 - 2014

Pledged Pledges Received

Unpledged Contri-

butions

Total Contribu-

tions

Received Versus

Pledged

YTD Spending $1,360,993 $ 410,674 $ 84,808 $ 495,482 $ (865,511)

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8:15am Worship Service

Greeters Ushers Lay Readers

12/2 Richard Riggsbee (m) Joe & Lisa Clark Ken Morris

Sharon MacLaurin (o) Jackie Roberts/Mary Tom Roberts

12/9 Chick Hinton (m) Raye Lyndon/Mitch Atkinson Sharon MacLaurin

Charles Andrews (m) Richard Riggsbee/Henry Atkinson

Carol/Dave Brese (o)

12/16 Ed Osteen (m) Chick Hinton/Charles Andrews Susan Gay

Carl/Kathy Chmielewski (o) Carole/Doug Morris

12/23 Heidi Miller (o) Jeff Sturkey/Kirk Brown Barbara Atkinson

Mary Tom Roberts (m) Joe & Lisa Clark

Jackie Roberts (m)

12/30 5th Sunday

9:30am Worship Service

12/2 Michael/Wanda Crutchfield Dale & Betty Wickham Andrea Stewart

12/9 Sue Allison Gene Bell/Lara Rowland Wanda Crutchfield

12/16 Dale & Betty Wickham Michael/Wanda Crutchfield April Perry

12/23 Cathy Sheffield/Cynthia Bell Andrea Stewart/Sue Allison Betty Wickham

12/30 5th Sunday

11:00am Worship Service

12/2 Judy & Paula Alford (m) Megan Hunt/Mitch Moser

Mary Cameron (o) Nancy Grinstead/Pam Boatright Anne Almond

12/9 Joyce Mackin (o) Paula Alford/Paula Veasey Andrea Stewart

Heidi Miller (m) Raye Lyndon/Ron West

12/16 Anne Almond (m) Andy /Stacey McCorison Barbara Snyder

Summer Stantley (o) Bill Smith/Summer Stanley

12/23 Betty Jane Upchurch (o) Andrea Stewart/Ginger Hawkins Cathy Cozart

Ed Osteen (m) Andy/Stacey McCorison

12/30 5th Sunday

To access the monthly church calendar, please click on the link below:

www.aldersgate.org and click on This Week in Our Church—on the left side of the front page.

DECEMBER LAY ASSISTANTS SCHEDULE

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