Jesus: Savior, Teacher, Lord, Friend

Current sermon and worship series, Sundays, 9 & 11 am

How can we know and embrace the fullness of Jesus identity and role
in our lives? What difference does our understanding of Jesus make for
how we practice our faith?

Today
January 24
January 31

Teacher
Lord
Friend

Ringers Wanted
The Aldersgate Ringers are looking for several more ringers. We
rehearse on Tuesday evenings in the Sanctuary from 6:00 pm to 7:15
pm., and ring about every six weeks for the 11:00 am service (and
occasionally for the 9:00 am service). We are happy to teach you the
basics of handbell ringing. Please contact Melody Day at 434.906.3919
or melody@daysongstudio.com.

2015 Statements
Financial Statements will be mailed the week January 24. Questions,
contact Don Fritz 434.295.7444.

The Church Offices will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

January 17, 2016

A Note from the Pastor
Learning Together
Dear Aldersgate Friends,
Today our series on Jesus continues with a focus on Jesus as teacher. I
suspect that many of us first encounter Jesus in this role through the
influence of our parents, a teacher at church, or another trusted adult.
We may have been given a childrens Bible or a book with stories
introducing us to Jesus as a teacher. Others may have come to
experience Jesus as teacher as an adult, an increasingly common
experience. Todays scripture in Luke 5:1-11 shows Jesus teaching to a
wide range of people from the crowds who are pressing in to hear him
to those who will become his closest disciples. We believe that Jesus
continues to meet and teach us right where we are, as well explore
today.
Im grateful that we are a community of ongoing learners as we
continually make ourselves available to God each day. This past Sunday
33 of our leaders and members gathered for a three-hour session led by
Rev. Paul Nickerson, a consultant used by the Virginia Conference of the
United Methodist Church to help congregations learn more about
making disciples. On Thursday a new class of four Stephen Ministers
met to begin their 50 hours of training as lay caregivers. The list goes on
and on and will hopefully grow as we make ourselves available to Jesus
as Teacher.
Grace and peace,
Scott
Rev. Scott Davis, Lead Pastor

Lenten Study

Samaritan Fund

Looking to learn more about prayer and how it will nurture your faith
and bring about spiritual growth? We will be doing the Lenten Study by
Kenneth Carter "Near The Cross" starting the week of February 8th. We
would like to make this a church wide study engaging as many people as
possible.

The Samaritan Fund offers local benevolence to Aldersgate and

community members. To donate, make your check payable to AUMC
with Samaritan Fund in the memo. Thank you for reaching out.

If you are interested in leading a study group or being a member of a

group please contact Mike Thornton at mikethornton@cvaumc.org.

Busy Hands Fellowship

Busy Hands Fellowship meets Thursdays from 11-2:00 and we would
love to see you there! Bring your handiwork project to the Hospitality
Room to work on while enjoying a time of fellowship. For more
information contact Kimberley Roll at 434-973-6382 or
rollwell3@gmail.com

MESSIAH
An Oratorio in Three Parts, by George Frideric Handel
A recording of "Messiah," performed by the Atlanta Symphony and
Chamber Chorus, conducted by Robert Shaw, will be played in the
Sanctuary on Sunday, March 6, from 2:30 pm to about 5:00 pm. There
will be an intermission of about 10 to 15 minutes. If you don't have this
much time to spare, or wish to listen only to your favorite parts, please
feel free to come and go as you wish.

New Sunday School Study

The Seekers Class will begin a study of the Gospel of Matthew on
January 17 in the Fellowship Hall downstairs. We will dig deep into the
scripture with an emphasis on discussion of Jesus' own teachings on
how to live as his disciples. Although his gospel was addressed to the
Hebrews of his day, these teachings also instruct us on how we should
live in accordance with his guidance in today's world. Please join us and
see if this topic is of interest to you. Feel free to drop in.

Sisters in Scripture
Sundays, beginning February 7th, 2016, 10:00-10:45 am, in the Reed
Room.
Join us as we share conversation, scripture, womens
contemporary topics, Christ-centered love, family, friends, creativity,
art, food, fun, light and love! Co-facilitated by Laurie Davis, Ann Brown
and Vickie Richardson. For more information contact Laurie Davis at
lauriedavis@nelson.k12.va.us, or 703-350-6488.

A Note of Thanks
Thank you for the cards and prayers following Jack Carrolls death. Also,
a special thank you to the Fellowship of Friends for the cars, goody bags,
calls, and visits Dad received. Jim and Dottie Garman