Happy Birthday,
September babies!
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Keep these people in your prayers on their special day! Email info@aldersgateum.org to have your birthday added to the list.
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9/1 Rhyan Gieselman, Lynn Renne,
Bob Wilson
9/4 Roger Watson
9/5 Julie Fodstad, Jim McMurray
9/6 Kay Jochum, Terri White
9/8 Haley Blanton, Shane Kerswick,
David Thompson
9/9 Lynda Reid
9/11 Carolyn Clippinger, Peg Neireiter,
Richard Sullivan
9/12 Janet Elliott, Lynn Kline
9/13 Michael Doyle
9/14 Jennifer Herrell, Mindy Miller
9/15 Donna Robbins
9/17 Sandy Mehling
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9/19 Culleena Doan, Catelyn Witte,
Lesa Woodruff
9/20 Ella Dornburg, George Purnell
9/21 Jeff Anthony, Terry Cook, Kevin
Kerswick, Barbara Russell
9/22 Mathew Mastison
9/23 Cindy Bottles, Max Chapman
9/24 Suellyn Lehrschall, Chuck Mills
9/25 Mike Kerswick
9/26 Nancy Roberts
9/27 Jerry Garrison, Adam White
9/28 Dylan Gray, Peyton Gray, Jack
Hinton
9/29 Owen Doyle, Michael Gray
9/30 Ron Jarvis
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Sept. 3 Closed – Labor Day
Jeff Anthony will give sermon, NO Communion
Sept. 5 Trustees Meeting
Sept. 7 Chancel Choir resumes
Sept. 10 10 am Service with Picnic following service, ALL in FLC
Mitch’s last Sunday, Communion
Sept. 13 Contempo! Choir resumes
Sept. 14 Book Club, Barnes & Noble
Sept. 11 MOPS
(Moms of Preschoolers), 9-11 am
Sept. 12 Stewardship Meeting
Sept. 15 Kids’ Night Out
Sept. 16 M. A. L. E.
(Men’s) Breakfast, Carousel
Sept. 17 Bell Choir resumes
George Purnell will give sermon
Sept. 24 George Purnell will give sermon
Sept. 25 MOPS
(Moms of Preschoolers), 9-11 am
Sept. 26 Centering Prayer, 9:30-10:30 am
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Disaster Response: How You Can Help
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If you wish to provide assistance to those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey, you can give in three ways:
Monetary donations are preferred right now,
as monies are needed to help mobilize short and long-term recovery efforts, and provide aid for families that have been displaced or are incapacitated. With the help your church or community, you can
help supply hygiene kits and cleaning buckets
(collection and distribution information available below).
UMCOR trained Early Response Teams
are being invited to lend their efforts to help those who are experiencing immediate needs. Personnel must be trained and certified in early response procedures.
Monetary Donations
To give by mail:
Advance GCFA
P.O. Box 9068
New York, NY 10087-9068
You can begin now to help flood victims by assembling Hygiene Kits and Cleaning Kits. Methodist Temple in Evansville will be our SW District drop-off location until September 24.
Methodist Temple
2109 Lincoln Ave.
Evansville, IN 47714
M-F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST)
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Donate to United Methodist Committee on Relief
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Church Picnic/Mitch's Last Sunday - September 10
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One service at 10:00 am followed by church picnic and silent auction in the FLC
The church will provide pulled pork, baked beans, and cake. Sign up to bring a side items to the picnic or RSVP your attendance for the picnic at
http://signup.com/login/entry/1247001385158026055.
We are asking for donations of new items to the silent auction. It can be a single item or a basket of items. Look forward to hungry hippo inflatable game, face painting, silent auction, and a baked goods silent auction. Silent auction proceeds will help fund the Aldersgate Food Pantry throughout the year.
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We are selling Aldersgate shirts!
- T-shirts (reg. $7.50 or dry fit $12.00),
- Long sleeve t-shirts ($10.50)
- Hoodies ($17.50)
- Order shirts at the picnic.
- PAYMENT DUE WHEN YOU PLACE ORDER.
- Check payable to Aldersgate UMC
Questions, contact Brooke at brooke.kruckenberg@gmail.com
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Pam Stein, a supporter of our MissionPartnersKenya projects, has created a website,
https://www.amilliongodstories.com/, which tell stories of how God has worked in people's lives. She asked if several people from our church would be willing to tell their stories. If you would have yours added to the website, please let Lynn know at
lynn.renne@aldersgateum.org. Pam's heart is to tell of God's love, faithfulness and goodness.
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Successful Fundraiser for
Cataract Surgery in Kenya
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Thanks to all who donated to the Cataract Surgery fund!
I'm excited to announce that the grand total received was (drum roll please): $8,035!! With the matching grant, the total is $16,070!
Our cataract surgeon, Dr. Mike Gelinas, the performer at "Music for Sight" on August 13, Dave Nachmanoff, and I are overwhelmed by the generosity of people both at Aldersgate and in the Evansville community.
Thanks to Abbey Doyle for helping to publicize the event.
Dr. Mike will be purchasing the instruments and equipment that we will be taking to Kenya in February.
With gratitude,
Lynn
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September 17th Installation of CS Mitch Gieselman
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You are invited to celebrate the installation of
Rev. Mitchell Curtis Gieselman
to the office of
Conference Superintendent
Southwest District
Indiana Conference
The United Methodist Church
Sunday, the Seventeenth of September
Two Thousand Seventeen
Three o’clock in the afternoon, Central Time
Trinity United Methodist Church
216 SE 3rd Street
Evansville, Indiana 47713
Reception immediately following
Please RSVP via email to: southwest.district@inumc.org
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Children (Birth-5th Grade)
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CLUB 345 (3
rd
, 4
th
5
th
Grade Bible Study)
Wednesday nights are fun again for upper elementary students! Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades have their own special clubhouse room in 210.
Club 345 meets from 6:00-7:30 pm every Wednesday during the school year. Bring your Bible and come join your friends and Miss Nancy.
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Sept 3
rd- We are starting new youth times! HIGH SCHOOL only will begin at 4 pm! MIDDLE SCHOOL only will begin at 5pm. If there are any questions please reach out to Cory.
Sept 10
th- Youth Sunday- In line with our picnic is also Youth Sunday. We have a rough draft together. We just need to know WHO will all be here. I will also be asking what all the youth might want to do to be involved through the coming days. Please remember that our service is at 10 am that morning. I will all speaking parts and music done before Sept 3
rd so all can practice and go over any lines.
Oct 12
th- Mercy Me concert. The tickets have been delivered. I may have a few extra tickets! Just ask if you still want to go! If you ordered a ticket or let me know you wanted to go please make payment to the church. If by check please put in the memo line that it is for the concert. If by cash please text or email me and let me know you dropped the money off.
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Room 102
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New Disciples Class: Dr. Mike Herrell, leader
Room 103
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New Horizons Class: Michelle and John Bryant, leader
Room 104
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Brooke Kruckenberg, leader
Room 105
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Christians Under Construction: DeAndrea Ford, leader
Room 110
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Fellowship Class: Lew Plane, leader
Currently studying:
A Study of Philippians and Galatians
by Stanley Saunders
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*Bell Choir - Resumes September 17; Meets Sundays, 6:30-7:30 pm, Rm 203
Cherubs (PreK-K) Meets Sundays, 5:00-5:30 pm, Rm 217
Choristers (Gr.1-5) Meets Sundays, 5:00-5:45 pm, Rm 201
Chancel Choir Resumes September 7
th, Meets Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm, Rm 201
Contempo!
Choir Resumes September 13
th, Meets Wed., 6:30-7:30 pm, Sanctuary
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*Aldersgate's Handbell Choir has openings for 2 ringers. Best if you have experience reading music.
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Play “Bridge” in the Media Center on the 2
nd Sunday each month. Join us for Sunday Supper from 5:45-630 pm. ($3 for the main dish and a side dish to share, contact Nancy Roberts for details on the dinner). Then meet your card playing friends in the Media Center for a night of fun and fellowship. Questions, contact Dan and Sharon Michel
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9/14:
The Bookshop on the Corner, Jenny Colgan
10/12:
All the Light You Cannot See, Anthony Doerr
11/8:
Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain
12/14:
Members bring your favorite cookbook
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Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at Barnes & Noble
(2nd floor) at 1:30 pm.
Join us for coffee & conversation. Invite your friends, everyone is welcome. Contact Evelyn Walker with questions.
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The Parkinson’s Awareness and Support Association of the Tri-State (PASATS) would like to convey our appreciation for the use of the Aldersgate atrium for couples dance classes this past year. Your church has been gracious and welcoming, and the beautiful space works perfectly for dance classes. Evansville is blessed to have a community of faith which so readily shares its resources with the community at large. Thank you for providing an environment where PASATS group members can come together for exercise and fellowship and fun. We are grateful for your generosity!
-PASATS Dance Class Members
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Gilda's Club - Ann's Kitchen
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We are in need of the following items:
Coffee Supplies
Mini Moos, coffee mate, flavorings (small individual ones,
French Vanilla, Hazelnut, etc.)
Coffee (Keurig, or regular)
Artificial Sweetener (Trivia, Splenda)
Zip Lock Baggies – Sandwich and Quart size
Plastic utensils (fork, knife, spoon)
Coffee Filters (size smaller than 12 cup)
Place items in the cooler located on the table in the hallway near the office.
Questions, contact Pat Miller at 812-471-8440.
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SongShine Evansville is Unlocking Speech with Song-New Class Begins On 9/19
Losing the ability to speak and communicate clearly can be devastating. But for voices affected by Parkinson’s, stroke, other neurological disorders or simply aging, singing can bring energy and life to back to speech. Strengthening speaking voices is the mission of SongShine Foundation. SongShine Evansville presents a music-based voice therapy program using classical singing exercises(Vocalises), relaxation, physical awareness and breath, diction and articulation, creative imagination. emotional engagement, rhythmic movement, and group singing to enhance speech. SongShine’s emphasis on singing also helps lift spirits, touch hearts, release memories and creates camaraderie as participants sing their way to stronger speech. Songshine helps you gain vocal strength through the power of music. And it is FUN! Check out SongShine Evansville on Facebook.
Our next class will meet weekly on Tuesdays, September 19 through December 12, 2017 from 1:30 -2:30 (1
st week only, new students come at 1:00 for registration). Classes are held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 5130 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711. Classes are FREE, but a $10 registration fee is required. A Resource Kit (Textbook, CDs, Bookstand, Carry Bag) is available and costs $45. Call (812) 598-8332 or pre-register online at
WWW.SongShineforParkinsons.org. Classes are taught by Certified SongShine Instructors. Scholarships are available if needed.
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St. John's UMC Family & Friends Day
Gospel Extravaganza
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Featuring the Brownie Sisters & the Sounds of Grace Choir
Special Guest Speaker: Reverend Lorinda Taylor
Vickey Tyus: Children Fashion Show
Saturday, September 16, 2017
3:00 to 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
A free will offering will be collected.
Refreshments following the program
Location: St. John's UMC
1900 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN 47710
(Additional parking across the street in Zeidler's 2nd lot closest to church)
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Flag Down Cancer: Gilda’s Club Flag Down Cancer Car Show on September 24
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: We need your help!!
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Donate items to be used for concessions:
2-1/4lb. (60ct) frozen hamburger patties from GFS ($42.99 ea)
3 (50ct) variety box of chips from Sam’s
80 hot dog buns
Cash donations also welcomed.
Sign up on the bulletin tear off sheet or contact Cathy or Becky to donate!
*Proceeds from the Car Show go towards Ann’s Kitchen Gilda’s Club
Questions, call Cathy Paradossi at 812-455-0710 or Becky Heisler at 812-480-2392.
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Aldersgate's Vision Statement
Rooted in our belief in God:
We will grow together through our ministry with all people
We will spread joy, promote peace, and reduce suffering
We will restore hope through our faith in Jesus Christ.
Aldersgate's Mission Statement
We are a loving and inclusive family of believers who proclaim the good news of Christ through worship, prayer, fellowship, education and mission, leading to the transformation of lives.
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