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The dictionary defines service as “the act of helpful activity.” Boy, that is pretty broad, isn’t it? There are millions of examples that could fit into that definition. But that’s probably good. After all, there are millions of different needs and millions of opportunities to be of assistance to someone. So what does it mean when we commit to faithfully participate in the ministries of our church through “service”? First of all, we at Aldersgate absolutely, positively, 100% unequivocally believe that you should be in service in arenas that are not created and sponsored specifically by the church. That might include something formal like joining a local service organ-ization or volunteering at a local school or hospital; or it may be less formal, like helping your neighbor, or helping your own family members around the house. This is what Christians do and we fully believe in serving others in capacities outside our local church. By all means, love your neighbor as yourself. However, the pledge we make when we join the church is a little more specific. When we join the church we say we will faithfully participate IN ITS MINISTRIES through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. I see that taking shape two ways. One, ministries of service to Aldersgate; and two, ministries of service from Aldersgate. First, ministries of service to Aldersgate. These would include activities such as ushering, lay read-ing, teaching Sunday School, greeting, singing in the choir, participating on a committee, serving on Altar Guild, cooking for a fellowship meal, or taking down chairs after the meal. Obviously, these are just a few examples of the literally hundreds of ways you can serve.
Experience
Connecting Knowing
Loving Growing
United Methodist Church
Birthdays/WNL Page 2
KOW/New Classes/Marriage Course Page 3
UMM Christmas Trees/Santa Pictures Page 4
Community Christmas Outreach Page 5
Thank You/Jamaican Golf Tournament Page 6
Red Cross Blood Drive Page 6
Methodist Home for Children Page 6
Susanna Wesley Craft & Bake Sale Page 7
Ted Yoder Concert/Parents Morning Out Page 7
Sunday Worship/Drive Thru Prayer Page 8
Special Holiday Services Page 8
Music Ministry Page 9
Trustee/Altar Guild Page 10
Construction Update Page 11
Columbarium/Memorial Garden Page 12
Nursery Ministry/Acolytes Page 12
Financial Updates/ EFT Page 13
November Lay Assistants Schedule Page 14
Second, ministries of service from Aldersgate. These would include mission teams, serving at Urban Ministries, walking in the CROP Walk, building with the Habitat for Humanity team, knitting prayer shawls, getting items together for Share Your Christmas, or spending the night with families staying at the church through the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Again, these are just a smat-tering of examples. There are so many more ways to use your gifts. But, as odd as it may be to read this coming from me, I don’t want you to hear that doing more some-how makes you better. Instead, it is more important to find the right areas of service where you can best live out the calling God has placed on you and can best use your gifts in order to minister to others. If you are doing fifteen things you may be taking up a space where someone else might like to try and serve and feels cut out. Also, you might wear your-self too thin and keep from doing your best. So, pray about where you can BEST serve the Lord in ministries to Aldersgate and/or in ministries from Aldersgate. But, don’t forget to serve the Lord in ministries that Aldersgate doesn’t even sponsor at all! In His Service, Pastor Doug
“Service”
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CONNECTING
Jamie Ann Carver 11/02
Aaron Menchini 11/02
Graham Nichols 11/02
Brian Parham 11/02
Naomi Writz 11/02
Seth Howe 11/03
Bob de Andrade 11/04
James Willis 11/04
Nancy Hargis 11/04
Mary Anne Hunt 11/05
Nicholas Hurley 11/05
Zahary Jones 11/05
Betty King 11/05
Tipton Sutton 11/06
Thomas Copolo 11/06
Margie Revill 11/07
Leigha Hofmann 11/08
JC Whitt 11/08
Marge Andrews 11/09
Jack Bingen 11/10
Tracy Byerly 11/10
Wednesday Night Prayer Service
5:00 pm - Sanctuary
11/7 Message: David & Mephiboseth
Doug Lain - Samuel 9
11/14 Message: “Creation”
Doug Lain - Genesis 1
11/21 Thanksgiving
11/28 Message: Samson & Delilah
Doug Lain - Judges 16
WNL Menu - 5:30pm - The Family Life Center
11/7 Chicken Divan, Rice and Salad
11/14 Soup (2 choices) Salad, Baked Potato
Haiti Mission Team
11/21 No WNL—Thanksgiving Week
11/28 Chicken Pot Pie - Susanna Wesley Circle
Emily Lain 11/10
Judy Schlegel 11/10
Mark Vincent 11/10
Samantha Drake 11/11
Joanne Wootton 11/11
Karl Stover 11/12
Tinsley Johnson 11/12
Deneaize Bennett 11/15
Claire Caudill 11/17
Ginger Hawkins 11/18
Julie Upchurch 11/18
Henry Rosemond 11/19
Pat Porter 11/20
Dale Wickham 11/20
Ken Parham 11/21
Anna Edge 11/23
Kim Teunis 11/23
Bryan Hampson 11/24
Kevin Healy 11/24
Jean Mrosla 11/24
Ryan Ray 11/25
Lisa Janes 11/26
Adrian West 11/26
Emily West 11/26
Anne Almond 11/27
Jacob Morris 11/28
Nancy Smith 11/28
Joyce Sprouse 11/28
Megan Andrews 11/29
Luci Smith 11/29
Dee Stover 11/29
Ron Weaver 11/29
Lewis Compton 11/30
Jim MacLaurin 11/30
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE: ADULT CLASSES - WINTER SESSION
In the next session of Wednesday Night Live, adults will have two ways to prepare their
hearts and minds for the coming of Christ.
The first 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 facilitated by Doug
Lain and Jane Brannock.
KNOWING (Know more about God, each other, and the needs of our world.)
Congratulations to our Third Grade Class who received their Bibles on October 21st.
Isabella Anderson, Louis Berini,
Chris Copolo, Joanna de Andrade,
Kaylee Eckhoff, Georgia Fishback,
Margaret Ann Healy, Emily Lain,
Eli McCall, Patrick Stephen Miller,
Ryan Ray and Jon Shaver.
THE MARRIAGE COURSE January 10th- February 28, 2013
Dinner at 6:00 pm- AUMC Wesley Room
$125 per couple
Childcare and children’s dinner- $5 per child
per week
Make the best of your marriage and have a date night!
Registration deadline- November 15, 2012
(Limit- 12 couples)
Contact:
Dale and Betty Wickham
Ph: 919-471-0204
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LOVING (Love God through worship, and love our neighbor through service.)
United Methodist Men Annual Christmas Tree Event Saturday, November 10th - ALL MEN ARE INVITED - United Methodist Men Meeting - tree lot preparation
after the meeting.
November 18th - Christmas Trees arrive Sunday afternoon - @1pm. Help needed to unload, count and sort the trees, drill
each tree for a center spike and store them in the bins.
November 23rd (Friday after Thanksgiving) help is needed : setting up the lot and getting the trees on stands for sales to
begin. Tree Sales also begin this day.
Help is always needed working the 'Tree Lot'. A sign up board will be available in the Narthex on Sunday, November
4th - 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-6:00pm
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.
SANTA PICTURES
WEEKDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES
Santa Claus is coming to Aldersgate!
Santa will be here to take pictures with the children on Friday,
November 16th from 10:00am-6:00pm. This is a great way for your
children to meet and talk with Santa without the long lines at the
mall.
This is also a fundraiser for the Weekday School scholarship fund so
please come and support the school and get your child’s picture with
Santa!
Please call Evelyn at (919) 479-8686 in the Weekday School office
or email: [email protected] to sign up for a time.
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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, Central Regional Hospital Reindeer Store 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. The Kick-Off for each of these programs will be in mid to late November where information will be found in the
Narthex. Following is a brief description of each Community Outreach Program:
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. CONDUIT partners with
the YMCA to provide instructors and volunteers for the program. CONDUIT has a
Christmas party for the children before Christmas break and provides a gift to each
child. 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.
CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL REINDEER STORE The Reindeer Store is a much anticipated signature event for the patients of Central
Regional Hospital (CRH) in Butner. The event is an opportunity for the patients
of CRH to get Christmas presents to give to their families in a holiday mall like
experience. Community charitable organizations and commercial organizations donate
the huge number of gifts needed to fill the mall-like stores.
On the 5TH of December the Main Street of CRH will be transformed into a hustling,
bustling hive of activity for the event. Each patient receives Reindeer Bucks, which is
the only cash of the day. The patients take great care to use their “bucks” frugally in
order to get presents for their family members.
We will be accepting gift donations again this year throughout November. The final
day to drop off gifts will be November 25th. See the display on the bulletin board and pick up a gift list. If you have any
questions or would like to help out during the Reindeer Store day on December 5th call Anne Finch at 919-818-8376
([email protected]), Jane Bahor at 919-698-6634 ([email protected]) or Colleen Anna at 919-477-8863
([email protected]), or you can contact the Volunteer Services Central Regional Hospital 919-764-7520 or
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
November 18th - Aldersgate UMC
The Family Life Center
8:00am - 1:00pm
A NOTE OF THANKS TO
ALL OF YOU, This warm and heartfelt thank you for all
of you today, holds more appreciation
than any words can say. For you're the
nicest kind of people this world has ever
known, and you'll never be forgotten for
the thoughtfulness you've shown.
The Williams Family
(Nicole and her four children were our
IHN guests the week of October 7th)
DEAR AUMC & UMM, Thank you so much for your generous
donation to my summer project. Thank you
for your prayers . Please pray for all of us that
we would continue to grow and learn and that
God will lead us to repentance. The theme of
our program was What God says about dating
and marriage. Pray that God will give us
wisdom and understanding in this area so that
we can glorify him. Thanks again !
In Christ’s love,
Hannah Boatright
203 PEOPLE AT URBAN MINISTRIES WERE HELPED BY YOU !! Thank you, thank you,
thank you! ….from sending out the food requests & sign up sheets, to cooking the food, to delivering the food to Al-
dersgate, to transporting the food to Urban Ministries, to serving the food ! A BIG, BIG thank you to everyone involved !
Urban Ministries said the meal went very well ! 203 people were fed! Thanks again to everyone, Colleen Anna
JAMAICAN MISSION TEAM
GOLF TOURMANENT
Jamaica Mission Team will be hosting a golf tournament
at noon on November 3, 2012 at Occoneechee Golf course
in Hillsborough. Individual players will be $75, non
sponsored teams $300 and sponsored teams $400. Please
contact Andy McCorison at [email protected] for
more information. Please come out and support this
important mission.
SUPPORT METHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN
The Micah 6:8 Covenant Group is sponsoring a WNL dinner to support the Methodist Home for Children
on November 7th at 5:30 p.m.
We’ll be serving a delicious meal of: Chicken Divan, Hot Buttered Rice, Carrot Salad,, Rolls and Butter
And Texas Sheet Cake – 3 kinds!
The Methodist Home for Children has served children and families in NC for more than 100 years. In
addition to foster care and adoption, its services include family preservation, gang prevention, family drug
prevention, early childhood care, multipurpose homes and higher education scholarships.
Methodist Home for Children’s mission is to build upon the social, physical, and emotional strengths of
children, youth and families and to affirm their worth. By doing this, they have been able to transform
lives of individuals and families.
The financial cost of providing these services is huge………but the payoff is immeasurable. There is a
funding gap of at least $1000 per child each year. You can help by making a donation – even a small one.
Checks can be made out to AUMC with Methodist Home for Children in the memo.
Thank you for your support.
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CRAFT & BAKE SALE - SUSANNA WESLEY CIRCLE Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving & Christmas: On November 18th the Susanna Wesley
Circle will host their annual Craft & Bake Sale in the FLC from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
There will be many homemade baked goods perfect for your
holiday table and a wide assortment of gift items to help you
begin your holiday shopping.
Visit our tables and help support such missions as the Urban
Ministries food pantry and hygiene kits, national/international
mission trips, Share the Warmth,
Conduit, Guatemala Sewing Machine Project, Christmas Outreach, Pastor’s Discretionary Fund,
PARENTS MORNING OUT!
Child care by the Haitian Mission Team
Saturday December 1st - Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm - Cost: 25$ 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
[email protected] or Regina Whitaker (919) 471-6539
NOVEMBER 18TH - TED YODER
A National Hammered Dulcimer Champion is coming to Aldersgate! Ted Yoder plays the
hammered dulcimer like he has at least 3 sets of hands, and sings too! In addition to many
performance venues including the Gaither Fall Festival, the Indiana State Fair, and churches,
he has recorded four CD projects, including his recent “Chocolate Skies.” Since he is coming
to the de Andrade home to present a House Concert on Sunday evening, Nov. 18th, Ted has
been invited to share his music with Aldersgate at morning worship. You can read more about
him and listen to some samples of his music at www.tedyoder.com.
and others.
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November 4th All Saints Day - “No One Like Them” - Message by Doug Lain
OT: 1 Kings 3:4-12 & NT: Hebrews 12:1-2a
November 11th Message by Tara Lain
November 18th “Blessings and Testings" Message by Doug Lain
OT: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & NT: Matthew 25:31-46
November 25th “Hindrances, Heartache and Hope" - Message by Doug Lain
OT: Joshua 3:17-20 & NT: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
all from the convenience of your car. Simply drive thru the parking lot. A volunteer
will meet you at your car window with a cold bottle of water and pray with you.
That’s it. It’s easy and simple.
Everyone is invited to drive by Aldersgate at UMC 1320 Umstead Road,
Its open, free and available, just like God’s love.
DRIVE THRU PRAYER - November 6th 4:00-6:00pm
MARK YOUR CALENDARS THESE UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES Nov. 4th (Sunday morning) All-Saints Sunday
Nov. 18th (Sunday morning) Acolyte dedication; Guest musician Ted Yoder (Hammered dulcimer)
Nov. 20th (Tuesday evening, 7:00pm) Joint Thanksgiving Service with Mt. Sylvan, hosted at Aldersgate
Dec. 2nd (Sunday evening, 6:30 pm) Chrismon Worship Service
Dec. 9th (Sunday morning, 8:15, 11:00 Sanctuary) Chancel Choir cantata – “Advent Witnesses”
Dec. 16th (Sunday evening, 6:30 pm, FLC) Moravian Love Feast
Dec. 19th (Wed. evening, 6:30 pm) Christmas Service of Comfort and Hope
Dec. 24th (Christmas Eve) Services - 4:00pm, 7:00pm and 11:00pm
Jan. 6th (Sunday evening, 7:00pm) Epiphany Ring handbell festival
JOINT THANKSGIVING SERVICE When it comes to giving thanks, we can’t say enough – so we join
forces! Last year, Aldersgate traveled to Mt. Sylvan, this year is
Aldersgate’s year to host. The Rev. Stuart Milton from Mt. Sylvan,
will bring the message. As is our tradition, a joint choir from both
churches will share an anthem; this year, as a special treat, the
children’s choirs will chime in!
Our joint Thanksgiving worship service, Tuesday, Nov. 20th at
7:00 pm @ Aldersgate is a great way to make this year’s celebration a feast for your spirit.
Bring along a donation of canned food for the hungry, and invite a friend!
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Notes from Nan
Music Ministry
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS
In November at worship, we’re focusing on the stewardship promise of “Service.” Though to
an outsider, this might sound like “work”, to a music minister it sounds like “joy!” Sure, we
sacrifice, giving our time and talents for the good of the people and to honor God – but we’ve
got to admit, it’s life-giving, joyful work. We give an hour-and-a-half at the end of a (perhaps) long day, and when we
emerge from rehearsal, we’re “recharged” both in body and spirit, through the music and shared mission. There are op-
portunities for all ages to serve with joy. If you want to talk or explore further about any of our music ministry groups,
please contact Nan de Andrade [email protected] .
Here’s some details:
SINGERS
CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSALS - 7:30pm -9:00pm (Sanctuary); child care is available (please let Nan know if
you need it). This group sings weekly at the 8:15am and 11:00am services, and is beginning to work on their special
Christmas music! If you love to sing at Christmas, you are very welcome to join us, even just for the ho-ho-holidays!
Though the choir rehearses together, singers choose to sing at one or the other of our traditional service times. You may
have noticed that we’re especially in need of tenors and basses at 8:15am. Please note: special Saturday rehearsals are
scheduled for Nov. 17th, 2:00pm-5:00pm; Dec. 8th, 4:00-5:00pm. The Christmas cantata is Sunday, Dec. 9th.
PRAISE BAND – rehearsals are Tuesdays from 6:15pm-7:30pm (sanctuary). We would
love to add more talent to the team! Regular team members, or substitutes (esp. drums/
bass) are welcome to join us. We’d also especially love to add some more male voices to
our singers!
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS – Wednesdays from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Graded groupings for
Preschool, K-2nd and 3rd-5th graders enjoy a rotation of music and learning activities.
As well as delving into the fruit of the Spirit, we’re learning music for the Advent-
Christmas season ahead! (Children’s choirs and Young Dancers take a big part in the
Chrismon/Hanging of the Greens service.) ALL children are encouraged to come to WNL for Kids. Upcoming dates:
Sunday, Nov. 18th, 11:00am; Tuesday, Nov. 20th (service at 7:00pm; rehearse at 6:25 pm); Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 7:00pm.
YOUTH – Sundays at UTH. Our youth know that music is a great way to connect with and love God, and they sing
almost every week at UTH worship time. Look forward to hearing our UTH Praise Team and Singers in worship soon!
See Rob Tucker—[email protected] if you want to get more involved in this ministry. Youth are also encouraged and
welcome to be a part of Chancel Choir, Praise Team, or Handbell groups.
HANDBELLS
JOYFUL NOISE RINGERS Tuesdays, 7:30pm-9:00pm
INTERESTED IN BEGINNING HANDBELLS? A new group will hopefully begin in the New Year, with rehearsals
on Mondays 6-6:50 pm. See Nan if you’re interested- we need seven to begin rehearsing.
CHILDREN’S HANDBELLS
Jingle Bells (for beginners) class will continue through Nov. 11th.
Young Ringers (intermediates) will play at worship on Nov. 11th, and then be on a short break until the
new year, when a new group will be offered.
Also…
DULCIMER
Sweet Sounds – a small group is learning to play the hammered dulcimer, and if you’re interested, we’d love to have you
join us. To find out more, call Nan or you’re welcome to drop in on one of our sessions – we practice together on 1st and
3rd Thursdays at 11:00am in Nan’s office.
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GROWING (Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and as a faithful community
called the church.)
November Altar Guild
Jan Howe, Beverly Jackson
& Debbie Sykes
Upgrades to the Family Life Center - A private donation has made several upgrades to the Family Life
Center possible. One of those upgrades are new chairs. The 275 of the existing chairs have been
purchased by the Triangle Sertoma Club and The Columbus Club of Durham. Aldersgate UMC will keep
some of the “old" chairs to use through out the facilities as needed. Look for more upgrades as the year
progresses.
The parsonage master bath and dressing area have received a long overdue update this summer. The
area was expanded approximately 4 feet, new shower and double sink installed with the dressing
area reconfigured. Construction is completed and everything looks great.
OOPS! No one was hurt, but we have a hole in our church building. The trustees, the insurance
and construction company are discussing the best way to fix the wall. Reconstruction will begin
soon.
The 2012 AUMC Trustees are: Billy Cole, Chairperson, Susan Dernosek, Vanessa Gordon , Laurie
Leeson , Kay Shaver, Randy Sheffield, Phil Stancil, Mark Thomas and Ron West. Feel free to
contact any of the Trustees if you have concerns or questions about the facilities or Trustee for
November
for November - Mark Thomas
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Phase 1A consisted of construction of the Columbarium, picnic shelter,
entry canopy on the east side of the Family Life Center, installation of
an elevator and renovation of the second floor, east wing, Family Life
Center.
Columbarium curved walls are about 85% complete, equipment
screen wall about 80% complete and the electrical about 45% com-
plete. The equipment that will be the niches has been received and is
being stored off site until final construction is compete.
Picnic shelter slab and foundation were placed last week, columns are
up, roof trusses are in place.
Foundations for the entry canopy are in place and construction will
follow the picnic shelter progress.
Elevator enclosure is nearing completion, roof assembly is in progress
now. We are waiting for a final schedule for elevator delivery.
second floor renovations are going great. New walls are up, bathrooms
tiled and with fixtures in place, electrical about 90% complete, plumbing
about 95% complete, HVAC complete, sprinkler complete, insulation and
dropped ceiling complete, painting about 95% complete and floor tile
installation about half finished.
Phase 1B consisted of the exterior landscaping and excavation. This work
included the construction of an activities field east of the Family Life
Center, construction of a parking lot between the activities field and the
Family Life Center and construction of a dry storm water retention pond at the corner of Umstead and Bivins Rd.
The activity field has been completed, with fencing and
seeding. We expect the field to be available sometime the first
of the year to give the grass time to firmly root.
Sidewalks around the activities field and along Umstead
and Bivins Rd have been completed as has drainage in these
areas.
The parking lot has been completed, along with lighting
and sidewalks.
The storm water retention pond has been completed along
with associated drainage structures and sewer lines, as well as
adjacent landscaping.
The required connector between parking lots, along with a speed control feature and crosswalk has been completed.
Minor landscaping remains to be done in front of the sanctuary, in the parking islands along Bivins Rd. and at the
temporary construction access.
ALDERSGATE PHASE - NOVEMBER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL GARDEN
In recent years there has been a significant increase in the
practice of cremation prompting many churches to meet the
needs and desires of members by building Memorial Gardens
on church property as the final earthly resting places for the
deceased. This revived tradition has given Aldersgate United
Methodist Church the opportunity to provide a place of inurnment of ashes of loved ones within an attractive
garden setting adjacent to the Sanctuary.
Sacred to the memory of those who have departed from our midst, this hallowed ground of Aldersgate will provide
a resting place for ashes of loved ones and become a peaceful setting for remembrance and meditation. The
Aldersgate Memorial Garden and Columbarium is designed to blend in with the architecture of the church and
will contain 64 double niches. Each niche will hold one or two cremation urns. Members of Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, or others who meet the eligibility requirements, may reserve niches by contacting the church
office.
The reservation price of each niche is $2,000. The price includes the urns and the engraving of names and dates
of birth and death for each inurned person. Reservations made by December 31, 2012 and paid in full by that date
will cost $1,500. Members may request a provisional reservation of niches by making a down payment of $750
per niche at the time of application. The applicant must pay the remaining balance within 3 years of the date of
application.
Eligibility for use of niches is specified in the Memorial Garden & Columbarium “Policies, Rules and Regula-
tions”. For a copy of this document, and any further information you may need, please contact the church office.
Questions and comments may also be directed to any member of the Aldersgate Memorial Garden & Columbarium
Committee (Joe Lyndon, Gene Bell, Kaye Harris, Millie Duncan, Paula Veasey, Dana Leeson and Randy
Sheffield).
8:15am, 9:30am and 11:00am
Sunday Morning Nursery
Lori Fisher, Jamie Lewis & Ellen Whisnant
Tuesday Music Practices:
Ellen Whisnant & Lynn Wilfong
NOVEMBER ACOLYTE SCHEDULE
8:15 am Worship Service
November 4th: Hannah Fogel & Olivia Lain
November 11th: Taylor Healy
November 18th: Ella Thomas
November 25th: Mackenzie Hale
11:00 am Worship Service November 4th: Ella Thomas & Mackenzie Hale
November 11th: Hannah Fogel
November 18th: Rebecca Johnson
November 25th: Olivia Lain
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ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
INCOME SNAPSHOTS THROUGH 10/14/2012
Operating Collections Versus Budget
YTD
Budgeted
Pledged
Received
Unpledged
Contributions
Total YTD
Contributions
YTD Collections -
Budget
YTD
Budgeted $ 486,944 $ 440,708 $ 87,815 $ 528,523 $ 41,579
Operating Collections Versus Spending
YTD Spent Pledges
Received
Unpledged
Contributions
Total YTD
Contributions
YTD Collections -
Spent
YTD
Spending $ 578,109 $ 440,708 $ 87,815 $ 528,523 $ (49,586)
Capital Fund Snapshot
2011 - 2014
Pledged
Pledges
Received
Unpledged
Contributions Total Contributions
Received Versus
Pledged
YTD
Spending $1,360,993 $ 384,535 $ 82,713 $ 467,248 $ (893,745)
? 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 [email protected] to sign up
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8:15am Worship Service
Greeters Ushers Lay Readers
11/4 Jean Mrosla (m) Joe & Lisa Clark Jane Bahor
Kaye Harris (o) Jeff Sturkey/Kirk Brown
11/11 Jeff Sturkey (m) Raye Lyndon/Mitch Atkinson Judy Alford
Lisa Clark (o) Mary Tom Roberts/Jackie Roberts
11/18 Mitch Atkins (m) Chick Hinton/Charles Andrews Kathy Chmielewski
Norma Roberts (o) Richard Riggsbee/Henry Atkinson
11/25 Raye Lyndon(o) Jeff Sturkey/Kirk Brown Lisa Clark
Pat Stancil (m) Doug & Carole Morris
9:30am Worship Service
11/4 Michael/Wanda Crutchfield Gene Bell/Lara Rowland Betty Wickham
11/11 Sue Allison Michael/Wanda Crutchfield Cathy Sheffield
11/18 Dale & Betty Wickham Andrea Stewart/Sue Allison Jim Hanson
11/25 Cathy Sheffield/Cynthia Bell Lara Rowland Dale Wickham
11:00am Worship Service
11/4 Jennifer McLamb (m) Raye Lyndon/Ron West
Andy & Stacey McCorison Carl Allen
11/11 Raye Lyndon (o) Summer Stanley/Andrea Stewart Sandra Reynolds
Marsha Covington (m) Sarah McCorison/Bill Smith
11/18 Andy McCorison (m) Ginger Hawkin/Graham Nichols Suzi Caudill
Maryellen T. Finnigan (o) Joyce Mackin/Jennifer McLamb
11/25 Graham Nichols (o) Paula & Gary James Paula Alford
Ginger Hawkins (m) Maryellen T. & Walter Finnigan
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.
NOVEMBER LAY ASSISTANTS SCHEDULE
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Aldersgate United Methodist Church
1320 Umstead Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 477-0509
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www.aldersgate.org
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