FINDING OUR WAY: What Does It Mean to Follow?

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February 22, 2015

The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God. Please Pray For … Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Nancy Clark; Victor Connor; Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; June Moon Gaedecke; Chad Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy Jones; Jeremy Long; Ralph Miller; Don & Pat Milleson; Art Oliver; Nancy Reed; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor; Travis Whetzel; Ernestine Williams; Dannie Wright

This Week at Aldersgate Today, February 22 9:00 am Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108) 9:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108) 11:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 5:00 pm Youth Group (Youth Room)

Monday, February 23 10:00 am Dist. Com. On Elder Care (208) 6:00 pm Instrumental Ensemble (S) 6:00 pm Spiritual Growth (Jason’s Deli) 6:30 pm COSA (111) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 119 (FH, 107) 7:00 pm Families Anonymous (108) 7:00 pm Outreach and Missions (HR)

Tuesday, February 24 10:00 am Quilters Guild (FH) 1:30 pm Alzheimers support group (208) 5:00 pm HWGA Goodie Bag Assembly (RR) 5:30 pm Total Restoration Ministry (108) 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry (208, L) 6:00 pm Handbell Practice (S)

Wednesday, February 25 HWGA set-up (lower level) 1:00 pm Staff Meeting 5:30 pm Small Group Prayer meeting (108) 6:15 pm Covenant Discipleship (Parlor)

Thursday, February 26 HWGA drop-off (lower level) 6:00 pm Greer Backpack Program 6:30 pm Sweet Adelines (FH) 7:00 pm Praise Band Rehearsal (S)

Friday, February 27 HWGA drop-off (lower level)

Saturday, February 28 HWGA drop-off (lower level) 8:00 am Men’s Group (208)

If you have a prayer request,

please write it here.

Lets Talk about Scripture - Sermon Discussion

Starting Sunday TODAY from 11:15 - Noon

At a round table in the Reed Room, you can become

part of a discussion on the Scripture and sermon

of the day. Get some food and drink and feed your soul at the

same time! Contact Mike at mikethornton@cvaumc.org for more info or just come join the

discussion.

THANK YOU! A heartfelt "thank you" to all who participated in our annual Angel Tree project. Through your generosity, many area children and seniors at Golden Living (The Cedars) had a very Merry Christmas. Here are excerpts from a few of the notes Aldersgate received from Golden Living. "Dear Santa's Helpers, May God bless you. We love you."; "You are such a blessing to us. We so much appreciate your kindness. May God bless you now and through the coming year." "Dear Friends, Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for all you did for our residents at Christmas. Their joy and surprise filled my heart to overflowing. Many folks cried and said they had never had a better Christmas. We are so blessed to have your assistance each year."

Here WEE Grow Again Children’s Consignment Sale

March 7-14 Volunteers needed

February 26 through March 15 See Karen Chang today!

Key:

CR = Choir Room

FH = Fellowship Hall

HR = Hospitality Room

K = Kitchen

RR = Reed Room (Old Sanctuary)

Unfin. FH = Unfinished Fellowship Hall

WC = Welcome Center

YR - Youth Room

FEBRUARY 22, 2015 — 10AM WORSHIP SERVICE We Gather in Praise

Prelude “Somebody’s Knocking at Your Door” Joyful Noise Singers

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.

*Call to Worship Susan Painter Leader: To the fishermen Jesus said: People: Follow me and I will make you fish for people. Leader: To the tax collector Jesus said: People: Follow me. Leader: To the rich man Jesus said: People: Go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, then come, follow me. People: At the last supper Jesus said: People: Follow me. Leader: To you and to me and to all of us Jesus says: People: Follow me!

*Opening Hymn 77 “How Great Thou Art”

*Opening Prayer Loving God, as we take our first few steps on this journey of Lent, we remember your Son Jesus who walked alongside all who were seeking to find their way toward lives filled with hope, meaning, and purpose. Show us the path you would have us take, and guide us as we find our way toward becoming more faithful followers of Jesus. Amen.

We Proclaim the Word 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!”

Children’s Message Rachel Miller 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) downstairs. Following the Worship service children in Pre-K and Kindergarten may be picked up from room 105, children in grades 1st through 5th may be picked up from room 106 by their parents/guardians.

Anthem “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” arr. Jack Schrader Chancel Choir

Scripture Lesson Matthew 4:18-22 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Finding Our Way: What Does It Mean to Follow? Rev. Scott Davis

We Respond to the Word

Hymn of Prayer 328 “Surely the Presence of the Lord”

Pastoral Prayer Rev. Chris Fuss

The Lord’s 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

Communication Card Please take a moment to fill out this

card, then tear at the perforation and place it in the offering plate.

Name: ________________________ ______________________________ E-mail: ________________________ ______________________________ Phone number: _________________ ______________________________

I AM INTERESTED IN: Baptism

Chancel Choir

Children’s Ministry

Habitat for Humanity

Here WEE Grow Again volunteer

Music Ministry

Offering Counter

Praise Band

Receiving weekly e-Note

Scripture/Sermon Discussion Grp.

Youth Group

If you have a prayer request, please write it on the back of this card.

Offertory “Take My Life and Let It Be” arr. Sondra K. Tucker

*Doxology 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

We Go Forth to Serve

*Hymn of Commitment 451 “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE

*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 Sip-N-Chat, to your left as you exit the sanctuary.

*Postlude

11:30 WORSHIP We Gather in Praise

Prepare our Hearts for Worship “Sanctuary”

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. Kindly silence all electronic devices as we prepare to worship. We hope this worship experience is uplifting and revitalizing for you!

Congregational Worship “Here I am to Worship”

We Proclaim the Word

Children’s Worship Song “I am Free”

Children’s Message Rachel Miller 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 room 106 downstairs. Following the Worship service they may be picked up by their parents/guardians.

Scripture Matthew 4:18-22 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Finding Our Way: What Does It Mean To Follow? Rev. Scott Davis

We Respond to the Word

Offering “Lead Me To the Cross”

We Gather at the Table

Communion “Come As You Are” All who are seeking to respond to the grace of Jesus Christ are invited to share in Holy Communion. Come to the Communion station as you feel led, receive a piece of bread, and dip the bread in the chalice. Following communion you may pray at the kneeler if you wish.

The Lord’s Prayer

Community Moment: If you are feeling called to get connected at AUMC we encourage you to talk to one of the greeters or pastors to see how to get started.

We Go Forth to Serve Benediction “Jesus Messiah”

FINDING OUR WAY: A Sermon Series

for our Lenten Journey Sundays, 10:00 and 11:30

TODAY What Does It Mean to Follow?

March 1

What Does It Mean to Worship?

March 8 How Will We Help Our Children

and Youth Grow?

March 15 How Will We Grow As Adults?

March 22

How Will We Share God’s Love?

March 29 Who Will Go?

Holy Week/Easter Maundy Thursday, April 2, 7 pm, Communion, Choral Music, Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, April 3, 7 pm, a blended dramatic worship service with Communion

Easter Sunday, April 5

8 am Celebration Service with Communion and Blended Music

10 am Celebration Service with Communion and Traditional Music

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP Counter teams are being formed to help count the Sunday morning offerings on a rotating basis. Bring your basic math skills. Training provided. Check the box on the Connection Card or contact Head Counter, Betty Muri, with questions: 295-6869