If you have a prayer request,

write it here.

Do you feel God has been calling

you to lead a Book Study group or
a Bible Study group? Maybe you
feel called to lead and join a small
group? If youd like to step out in
faith and answer that call contact:
mikethornton@cvaumc.org
During the month of May, the
Outreach & Missions Team will be
collecting food items for the
Emergency Food Network.
Monetary donations are also
welcome. If you would like to
make a monetary donation, please
make your check payable to
Aldersgate United Methodist
Church, note "Emergency Food
Network" on the memo line and
place it in the offering plate.
Interested in a Couples Small
Group, Wednesdays 6:45-8pm?
Food, fellowship, & Scripture!
Beginning June 4
Contact Mike Thornton
mikethornton@cvaumc.org

Help Needed for Sip & Chat:

We are in need of some folks to
host sip & chat on May 17th and
May 31st. If you would be willing
to do this please contact Robin
Oliver at 434-978-3553 or
robinaoliver@comcast.net.
Homeschool Graduation is May
30th, 2pm in the sanctuary. Brian
Seymour is one of the grads being
honored. If youd like to attend
please RSVP to Mary Seymour
Johncmore@aol.com by May 15.
The United Methodist Men will be
meeting on Thursday, May 14 at
6:30pm. Dr. Dave Reynolds will
talk about his recent medical
mission trip to Haiti and Bob
Forrest will be there to answer
questions about his trip to China.
Contact Merrill Bishop if youd like
to attend 434.975.3072.

The Altar flowers today are given to the glory of God.

Please Pray For Peggy Aglubat; Irylanna Butler; Alli Callender; Nancy Clark;
Helen Counsell; Eugene Deane; Harry Fluharty; Tammy Fritz; June Moon
Gaedecke; Chad Gittings; Kathryn Gray; Liz Hood; Nan Hutcherson; Roy
Jones; Jeremy Long; Gloria McDaniel; Don & Pat Milleson; Louis Mustian;
Art Oliver; Nancy Reed; Ed Rush; Clara Shifflette; Paula Smith; Bunny Taylor;
Travis Whetzel; Ernestine Williams; Dannie Wright

This Week at Aldersgate

Today, May 10
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
11:30 am

Revelation Class (208); Agape Class (108)

Childrens Sunday School
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Friendship Class (208), Seekers (108)
Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Monday, May 11
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

Instrumental Ensemble (S)

Trustees (208)
Boy Scouts Troop 119 (FH,106)
Families Anonymous (108)
Worship Team (RR)

FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS

of faith

Tuesday, May 12
10:00 am
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm

Quilters Guild (RR)

ALS Support Group (RR)
Alzheimers support group (208)
Handbell Practice (S)
Childrens Ministry Team (111)

Wednesday, May 13
10:00 am
1:00 pm
4:15 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
(Youth Room)
7:30 pm

Fellowship of Friends (208)

Staff Meeting
Communications Team
Small Group Prayer meeting (108)
Covenant Discipleship (Parlor)
Womens Bible Study
Choir Practice (S)

Thursday, May 14
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

Prayer Walk
Greer Backpack Program
UM Men (K, HR,WC)
Sweet Adelines (FH)
Praise Band Rehearsal (S)
SPRC (106)

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

Friday, May 15
11:00 am
6-9 pm

Ohlendorf/Green wedding (S,FH,K)

Piano Recital (S,WC,HR,K)

Saturday, May 16
8:00 am
12:30 pm
4-8pm

Mens Group (208)

Recital (S,RR)
Relay for Life: Alright Aldersgate

1500 East Rio Road

Charlottesville, VA 22901
434.973.5806
info@cvaumc.org
www.cvaumc.org
www.facebook.com/cvaumc
May 3, 2015

MAY 10, 2015 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER MOTHERS DAY

10AM WORSHIP
We Gather To Worship
Prelude

Ancient Words
Jo Pettitt, piano

Welcome

Lynn DeShazo
Rev. Scott Davis, Lead Pastor

*Opening Hymn 108

God Hath Spoken by the Prophets

EBENEZER

*Opening Prayer
God, source of all light, by your Word, you give light to the soul. Pour out on
us the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that our hearts and minds may be
opened to know your truth and your way. 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!
Childrens Message
Rev. Chris Fuss, Associate Pastor
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 110 by their parents/guardians. Children in grades
1st through 5th may be picked up from room 106 by their parents/guardians.
Anthem

Create In Me
Joyful Noise Singers & Chancel Choir

We Hear the Word

Scripture Lesson
2 Timothy 3:16
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon

FAQs of Faith: Should I Take the Bible Literally?

Hymn of Prayer 328

We Respond to the Word

Surely the Presence of the Lord

*Doxology 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:

*Benediction
You are invited to join in refreshments and conversation at Sip-N-Chat, to your
left as you exit the sanctuary.
*Postlude
Sunday, May 10, 2015 The Sixth Sunday After Easter Mothers Day
11:30 AM Worship
We Gather for Worship
Rev. Scott Davis, Lead Pastor

Welcome
Mission Moment

Haiti Mission Trip

*Opening Song

Dave Reynolds
Worship Band

*Opening Prayer
Childrens Message
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.
We Hear the Word
Scripture
2 Timothy 3:16
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
FAQs of Faith: Should I Take the Bible Literally?

Prayers of the People

Dave Reynolds

Offering Prayer
Thy Word
Jo Pettitt, piano

We Go Forth to Serve

Song of Response

Celebration Moment with Rachel Miller

Offertory

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Pentecost
Call to Ministry Sunday
Aldersgate Day
FAQs of Faith: What About the
Holy Spirit?

We Respond to the Word

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.
Haiti Mission Trip

Looking Ahead

*Hymn of Commitment 601 Thy Word Is a Lamp

Sermon

Prayers of the People

A pause follows each prayer which ends with:
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Mission Moment

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

arr. Twila Paris

Rachel Miller, Director of Ministries with Young People

Celebration Moment with Rachel Miller

Communion and Offering
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
place your offering and/or communication card in the plate and then pray at
the kneeler if you wish.
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.
We Go Forth to Serve
Closing Song

Worship Band

Sunday, June 7, 2015

9:00/11:00 Worship Begins
The Second Sunday after Pentecost

Communication Card
Please take a moment to fill out this
card, then tear at the perforation and
place it in the offering plate.
Name: ________________________
______________________________

8:30 am Coffee and Refreshments

Reed Room

E-mail: ________________________

9:00 am Worship (Blended) Sanctuary

______________________________

10:00 am Coffee and

Refreshments, Fellowship, Small
Group Discussion - Reed Room
Sunday School for all Ages

Phone number: _________________

______________________________

11:00 am Worship (Traditional) Sanctuary

I AM INTERESTED IN:

12:00 pm Lemonade and

Refreshments, Fellowship - Reed
Room

Would like to be a prayer partner

The AGAPE Sunday School

class will begin a new study at 9:00
on May 10. The book we will be
using is First Do No Harm by
Bruce Hilton and it explores
bioethical questions from a
Christian perspective. Myron
Ripley and Jeanne Hamlin will
facilitate the study in Room 108 on
the lower level. We welcome
visitors if you want to try us out.
Do you know a special high school,
college, military or advanced
degree student who will be
graduating this spring? If so,
please send his/her name, school,
and degree earned to Rachel
(rachelmiller@cvaumc.org) no
later than Monday, June 8th. We
will recognize graduates in the
bulletin on Sunday, June 14th!

Will use the Wesleyan

Quadrilateral this week
Will encourage and support
others in their faith journey
Will pray for and encourage our
youth
Baptism
Would like to join Aldersgate
Interested in becoming a Stephen
Minister
Interested in assisting with Youth
Sunday School in the Fall