Announcements…….

Monday, May 26, 2014 - The office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Starting Friday, May 23rd, our New Summer Office Hours will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. On Friday, August

29th, we will resume normal hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

“That Thing” HS Youth Camp registration ends today! Contact Joan Schell to register.

Graduate Recognition Sunday is June 15th. We would like to have photos of all graduates (high school, college, grad school, etc.) throughout the student’s life. We will be making a slide show of all our grads, so please limit the number of photos to five. Copies of photos can be given to Joan Schell or e-mail them to her at kidsmagnet@yahoo.com. All graduates will be recognized in worship that Sunday and given a chance to share about their future plans.

The children will be exploring the Fruit of the Spirit this summer beginning on Sunday, June 1st, during the 9:00am Heartbeat Worship Service. Our ‘regular’ teachers are on sum-mer break so we are looking for other adults and youth helpers to step in and help us lead the children. Contact Joan Schell or Trish Fry if you can lead one or two Sundays in June or August. All materials, ideas and support are provided.

Children’s Wild Night at the Zoo Sleepover: Kids ages 7-12, come and join us at 6:00 p.m. on July 11th until 9:00 a.m. July 12th to see what happens at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo when the sun sets. We will take a night hike through the zoo, sleep in the Aquarium building, enjoy pizza dinner, snacks, crafts, activities, a movie, breakfast and more! Registration is open through June 8th. Registration forms are available online at aldersgatecommunity.com or at the New Generations’ Ministry office. Cost is $30.00. If you have questions, please contact Joan Schell at kidsmagnet@yahoo.com; Trish Fry at triffster924@gmail.com or call the church office.

Are your Children registered for Mission Camp 2014? August 2nd and 3rd, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m Our mission camp theme will be...“Welcoming Persons with Disabilities into Our Lives”. Scripture, Bible lessons, snacks, crafts, activities, mission projects and games are all included...we plan to have lots of FUN! Adult and Youth volunteers will be needed. Contact Joan Schell at kidsmagnet@yahoo.com; Trish Fry at triffster924@gmail.com; or call the church to register, sign up to help or for more information. Paint color suggestions for the Sanctuary have been received from Aldersgate members, inte-rior designers, painters, as well as websites for church interior design and colors. Most proposed warm colors that worked with the stained glass window and the carpet. Please take time to look at all the suggested themes in the MarketPlace and write your preferred number on a slip of paper and drop it in the Paint Can. If you want to make a comment please include that also. This will help us come up with an approach to make our Sanctuary a warm and inviting place that all will feel welcome in. Vocalists and instrumentalists are needed for the Genesis Service. There are openings for both youth and adults, singers, guitar players, drummers, brass, wind strings and more. Regular re-hearsals are on Wednesdays between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. For more information contact Chuck Scott at 260-418-6845 or e-mail chuckscottfw@gmail.com. Me-’N-U on Thursday, May 15, 2014, lovingly served 180 meals to 111 deserving people Aldersgate is now a sponsor of the Energizing Indiana program. If you sign up and have a home energy audit (at which time you also receive free CFL energy-saving lamps), Aldersgate will receive $25. There is no commitment on your part! Program information available at the information kiosk or church office. Contact David Carter (aldersgatemanager@gmail.com or 432-1524) for further details.

Welcome...

Giving Peace a Chance

Living the Fruitful Life

The Aldersgate Community United Methodist Church

2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 260-432-1524 www.aldersgatecommunity.com

General e-mail: aldersgatefortwayne@gmail.com

Worship Service Times Sunday 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m.

Scripture Reading Psalm 34:11-22

MySpace...notes from Pastor Chris

Heartbeat

You Were Made for This! WORSHIP

May 25, 2014

9:00 a.m. *INDICATES EVERYONE STAND - WHEN ABLE

BOLD TYPE INDICATES ALL SPEAK

Gathering Music “Two American Folk Hymns” arr. Alice Jordan

“For the Beauty of the Earth” arr. Alice Jordan “Prayer” arr. Alice Jordan

Greetings and Ministries

Prelude “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” arr. Robert Hughes Call to Worship What could be more important than worshiping God?

As we gather together to praise, we leave our worldly cares behind.

We turn off our computers; We leave unfinished chores; We get off the highway; And turn our attention to a power more lasting, a peace more

satisfying. God, who creates earth in beauty, open our eyes to the wonders

you have made. Christ, who loves with a power greater than our

imagining, open our hearts to your great passion. Spirit, whose peace passes all understanding, open our lives to your peace. Filled

with divine gifts, we ask that our worship be worthy of our God’s glory. Amen.

*Hymn “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” Hymn # 127

(Children come forward during the 3rd verse)

Sacrament of Christian Baptism Jordyn Claire Patton

Daughter of John & Chelsea and Sister of Cordell Patton

Children’s Time

Prayer for Illumination

Eternal Spirit, you flow through the ages from the pages of Scripture, transforming hearts with your challenge, moving those

who hear to new acts of faith, courage and mission. Bless our hearts and minds in the reading of the Word, so that we might

know your presence and power more fully. We pray in the name of the Living Word. Amen.

Scripture Psalm 34:11-22 The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God

Anthem “America, the Beautiful” setting by Joel Raney

(with Chopin Etude in E Major)

Sermon Seeking Peace

Rev. Christopher Millay

*Hymn “Blessed Jesus at Thy Word” Hymn # 596

Offering “Song of the Sea” Dino

This Week at Aldersgate….

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS ~ Worship Assistant: Rev. Dr. Derek Weber Organist: Phyllis Lahr Music Participants: Brenda Henline Communion Guild: Bill & Ginny Johnson, Kelly Borne, Linda Sackman, David Melton, Leslie Kitch, Jim Copeland, Kathy Routen, Karen Bandelier, Carole Stanelle, Lynne Doctor Head Ushers: Jay & Dawn Wilhelm, Judy Mullen, Paul Long Refreshment Hosts: Members of the Liturgical Arts

In Our Thoughts and Prayers:

Deidra Gulley, Anne Weber, Marie Albert, Jim Gardner, Joyce, Diane Will, Katie Campbell, Tyler, Laura, Nancy Martin, Cadley, Frank Swarts, Steve Kollath, Katie McAlister, Luke Krieger, Julie Amos, Marge Brintzenhofe, Bob Goodman, David Kaiser, Norma Williams, Joleen, Kim Cress, Charles Dressler, Hope Noll, Mike Baron, Mitzie Boussum, Elsie Lee, Liz Arvola, Ken Mahan, Kim Stacy, Dan Maucher, Killian Doyle, children in need, our adopted Lindley Elementary School staff, students and their families, the Inasmuch Ministry

Unison Prayer Save us, O God, and raise us up by thy Christ. Let us stand up, and

beg for the mercies of the Lord, and his compassions, for the angel of peace, for what things are good and profitable, for a Christian

departure out of this life, an evening and a night of peace, and free

from sin; and let us beg that the whole course of our life may be unblamable. Let us dedicate ourselves and one another to the living

God through his Christ. -from the Apostolic Constitutions.

The Sacrament of Communion The Great Thanksgiving Hymnal page 13

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.

Receiving

Music during communion “He Leadeth Me” arr. Tracey Cooper

Prayer after Receiving

*Hymn “O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines” Hymn # 729

*Benediction

Postlude Maestoso from “Grand Chorus in F” Cesar Franck

SUN 5/25

9:00 a.m. - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary Cradle Care, 0-2yrs., 120 Three year olds - 5th grade begin in Worship with families & transition to classes following Children’s Time 10:00 a.m. - Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. - International Bible Study, 129 11:00 a.m. - Genesis Worship, Street Cradle Care, 0-3 years, 120

Music Rehearsals

MON 5/26 Memorial

Day

OFFICE CLOSED TODAY 7:30 p.m. - AA, 133 - ALANON, 131

TUES 5/27

9:00 a.m. - Visiting Pastor’s Discipleship Class, 131 12:00 p.m. - UMW Ruth Circle 6:30 p.m. - Cub Scouts 3349, Down Under 7:30 p.m. - 12 Step, 124 - ALANON, 131 - ALATEEN, 202

WED 5/28

9:30 a.m. - Sermon Text Bible Study, 129 11:00 a.m. - Phyllis Lahr Piano Lesson, 137 5:30 p.m. - Kids Club/J12, The Street 6:00 p.m. - Youth Bible Study, Pastor Chris’ Office - Yoga, (free to all levels) Down Under 7:00 p.m. - Worship Matters, 200 - Phyllis Lahr Piano Lesson, 137

5:45 p.m. - Extoll, Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. - Genesis Vocalists, Music Rm

THURS 5/29 Ascension

Day

4:30 p.m. - Phyllis Lahr Piano Lesson, 137 6:00 p.m. - Big Book, 202 - Me-’N-U Community Meal, The Street

6:30 p.m. - Chancel Chorale, Music Room 7:30 p.m. - Combined Choirs, Music Rm

FRI 5/30

SAT 5/31

2:00 p.m. - Haneline Baby Shower, 124

12:00 p.m. - Youth Instrumentalists, Music Room

SUN 6/1

9:00 a.m. - Heartbeat Worship, Sanctuary Cradle Care, 0-2yrs., 120 Three year olds - 5th grade begin in Worship with families & transition to classes following Children’s Time 10:00 a.m. - Fellowship Time - Confirmation Rehearsal, Down Under 10:15 a.m. - International Bible Study, 129 11:00 a.m. - Genesis Worship, The Street Cradle Care, 0-3 years, 120 6:15 p.m. - Youth Group, Down Under

12:15 p.m. - Festive Praise, Sanctuary

Our Mission: To Create Contagious Christian Community... That gathers together in worship in forms and expressions that are dynamic, meaningful and open to all

Our Ministry Staff Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Derek Weber

Associate Pastor & Pastor to Families: Rev. Christopher Millay Parish Visitor: Ellen Rhoades Senior Adult Ministries Coordinator: Roy Horther

Director of Music & Worship Arts Ministries: Marlane Sturm Music Director: Chuck Scott Organist: Phyllis Lahr

Director of New Generations’ Ministry: Joan Schell New Generations’ Ministry Assistant: Trish Fry New Generations’ Youth Leader: Kara Hackett Financial Assistant: Deb Eckler Organizational Support Specialist: Lisa Beerbower Tech Ministry Coordinator: Andrew White Night Host: Ken Arend Volunteer Librarian: Mary Clark Custodians: Roy Horther & Tina Mihalec

Volunteer Church Manager: David Carter

Recognizing Our Volunteers ~

Our Greeters & Hosts Sunday morning would not be the same without them! Our thanks to: David & Jenny Almdale, Patty Avery, Mark & Katie Baeverstad, Chuck & Karen Bandelier, David & Ruth Carter, Anna Marie Chamar, Steve & Mary Jane Dale, Bill & Lynn Doctor, Randall & Colleen Dodge, Bob & Melinda Fast, Marlene Gift, Gloria Gillenwater, Jeff & Jodi Haley, Bill Huffman, Dennis & Char Koch, Doug & Patty Lyday, David & Judy Melton, John & Jan Mitchell, Ellie Nickeson, Frank & Sally Peterson, Dave Ritzenthaler, Claude & Jill Sparks, Rex & Jo Stinson, John & Lynn Tarbell, Brian & Jennifer Thompson