The Church of the Warm Heart
Aldersgate UMC
Saturday, January 28, 2012

Welcome to Aldersgate United Methodist Church!

3185 Wheeler Road
Augusta, Georgia  30909
(706) 733-4416
 
We are happy you chose to visit our website and look forward to seeing you at church.  We are a church devoted to missions and growing in Christ.  We have members of every age that enjoy intergenerational missions and service.
 
Our Mission Statement is WELCOME ~ WIN ~ GROW ~ SEND.
We warmly WELCOME all as Jesus Christ welcomes us. 
We share the love of Jesus Christ to WIN others to salvation.
We nurture each other to GROW and mature in faith.
We SEND believers into God's world to serve and make disciples.  
 
 
Click here for Tips for first-time visitors  
 
 
 
Scriptures for January
 
January 29:  Deuteronomy 18:15-20    Psalm 111    1 Corinthians 8:1-13    Mark 1:21-28
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wellness Yoga
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOGA IS CANCELLED FOR FEBRUARY 1.
Wednesdays at 9:15 am in the Family Life Center
Enjoy God's gift of a healthy body and mind.  Low impact, dress for bending and stretching:  loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet.  Yoga Mats are available to borrow or bring your own.
 

Family Suppers have begun for 2012.  On Wednesday at 5:45 pm and on Sunday at 6 pm in the Family Life Center.  Please make your reservations in advance by completing the tab in the Sunday bulletin, emailing James Baughn at jbaughn@aldersgateum.com or calling the church office at 706.650.1672. 

Regular Sundays
  • 12 pm:  Youth Choir in the Choir Room
  • 4 pm:  Aldersgate Singers in the Choir Room
  •           Middle School Youth in the Youth Lounge
  • 5 pm:  Bible Zone in the Family Life Center
  • 6 pm:  Sunday Supper in the Family Life Center
  • 6:30 pm:  High School Youth in the Youth Lounge
 
Sunday, January 29, and Wednesday, February 1:  Russ Holloman Book Signing.  BRING a copy of Russ Holloman's new book, And Now a Word From Our Creator:, and Russ will sign it.  Books can be ordered at LifeWay, Family Christian, Amazon, and WestBow Press.  Russ will donate all the royalties from the books he signs to the Building Fund.
 
Bible Studies Beginning!
  • Sunday, January 29 at 4-6 pm in Room A16, James by Beth Moore, facilitated by Jill Sessions
  • Tuesday, January 31 at 9-11 am in Room A16, Jonah:  Life Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer, facilitated by Wendy Crowell
  • Thursday, February 16 at 10-11 am in Room A16, 24 Hours That Changed the World (Lenten Study) by Adam Hamilton, facilitated by Betty Sivas
  • Sunday, February 19 at 4:30-6 pm in the Library, Easter from the Back Side (Lenten Study), facilitated by Emily Truan
Sign up now on the Education Board by Room A16 or call the church office at 706.733.4416.
 
Tuesday,January 31:  Mayor's Prayer Breakfast beginning at 8 am in the Sanctuary.
 
February
Ladies Luncheon, Saturday, February 4 at 11:30 am in the Family Life Center
"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also"  ~Luke 12:34
Speaker, Dianne Burnside * Mission Focus Women's Christian Education* Fun Vendors
Tickets on sale Sunday, January 22:  $15 (13 yrs-Adult)  $8 (5-12 yrs)
Under 4 yrs free.  Nursery available for 4 yrs & under.
 
50th Anniversary Celebration - One Service
Sunday, February 5
9:30 am Gathering and Fellowship in the Multi-purpose Room (there will not be adult Sunday School on this day)
10:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary with Rev. Alice Rogers and Rev. Rudolph Dixon
Covered Dish in the Family Life Center following the service (contact Judy Bentley).  Bring a side to share.  Meat, bread and beverages will be provided.
 
 Youth Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 5
6 pm at the Crowell Home/Ends at Half-time
Bring $5 for dinner!
Youth Ski Trip, February 10-12.  Payment due by February 1.  Registration packets are available from Shelley Martin or on the Youth Page.
 
 
LAST CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING WAS JANUARY 24.
 
Leadership roster is available online under About Us.
 
PLANNING AN ALDERSGATE EVENT, ON PROPERTY OR A TRIP . . .  PLEASE FILL OUT AN EVENT PLANNER, SO THE STAFF CAN PUT IT ON THE CALENDAR.  AFTER COMPLETION, TURN FORM IN TO LYNDA WILLIAMSON, CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR.
 
 
The button below allows you to set up electronic giving to the church from your personal account.  You may designate the area (Building, Youth, Children, Missions or General Fund) to which you are giving as well.
 
 
In need of prayer?  Please email us by clicking on the email icon.  The current prayer list of Aldersgate UMC can be found under Communications under prayer sheet or the monthly Gatepost newsletter. 
 
 
 
 
 

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