November 9, 2014
Aldersgate United Methodist Church Rock Hill, SC
www.aumcrockhill.com
The
Aldersgate Experience
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors,
The People of the United Methodist Church
PRIORITIES, PRIORITES
The world is so busy that we forget what is important by tending to the urgent. The urgent is
the immediate demands of trifling requirements. The important is what makes life worth living
beyond today. Hear this story and ask God to help apply it in your life. The author is unknown to
me.
One day an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to
drive home a point, used this pertinent illustration. As he stood before the group of high-powered
overachievers he said, “Okay, time for a quiz,” as he pulled out a gallon Mason jar, and set it on the
table. He also pulled out a dozen fist-sized rocks and placed them in the jar. When the jar could
hold no more rocks, he asked, “Is the jar full?” “Yes,” they all said.
“Really?” replied the Professor as he reached for a bucket of gravel. As he poured the gravel in,
shaking the jar to settle the gravel as far down as it could go until no more gravel could fit, he
asked, “Is it full?” “Probably not,” one replied. Dumping sand in the same manner as the gravel
until no more could fit, “Is it full?” “No!” they all said. Then he poured in the water till it overflowed. “Now?” “Yes, it is full!”
“What is my point?” he asked. An eager beaver answered, “The point is, no matter how
full your schedule is, there is always room to do more.” “No,” said the professor. The point is if
you don’t put the big rocks; the important things; family, faith, dreams, a worthy cause, in first,
you’ll never get them in at all.”
Let’s remember this when it comes to our life with Christ. -- Ben
Epworth
Thanks
Aldersgate
Dear Aldersgate UMC,
Thank you for supporting the ministry of Epworth Children’s Home. This letter serves as an acknowledgment and receipt of your contribution of $595.00 to Epworth on Friday, September 26,
2014. Your gift helps children like Emily.
Emily is a kind-hearted 17 year old who came to Epworth one year ago. She did not have the stability of a safe and loving home growing up and as a result was developmentally nearly 10 years behind her peers. Her delays due to neglect were tragic enough but she also experienced abuse from her
stepmother’s boyfriend. When the abuse was finally reported, Emily was placed into Epworth’s care.
When Emily arrived in the cottage, she was evaluated and the staff created a comprehensive care
plan to help her heal emotionally and physically, and help her overcome her development delays. Her
cottage mates assisted the Epworth staff by helping care for Emily. They walked with her to class,
made sure she never ate lunch alone, and were sure to include her in any cottage activities. Unlike the
home Emily knew as a child, her cottage and clinical staff at Epworth treated her with respect and nurtured her development.
Just a year later, Emily is hardly the same girl she was when she first arrived. She is thriving in
school and is striving to make up for lost time and complete her studies. Her delays are becoming less
and less of an obstacle and she is maturing into a lovely young woman. In addition to her growth in
school, she is much more active socially including going to the movies, youth group, and just being a
happy teenager.
What is truly remarkable is that Emily’s transformation is now extending beyond herself. Just a
few weeks ago another teenage girl came to Epworth with a similar background as Emily. Their
shared experiences enabled the two girls to quickly form a friendship and Emily is now providing the
same kind of help that other cottage mates once offered her. As one of the older girls in the cottage,
she is giving of herself to provide opportunities for the other girls. Emily is doing her own part to
break the cycle of abuse and neglect in our communities.
Your gift to Epworth is also helping to break this cycle. It creates space for children like Emily to
heal and transform. Through your faithful support, each child receives the care they need to aim
higher in life and create a brighter future. Thank you for supporting Epworth and the children who live
here. Together we are breaking the cycle of abuse, neglect and shame and replacing it with an opportunity for each child to live a life of self-respect, responsibility and productivity.
Sincerely,
The Rev. John E. Holler, Jr.
President
Sincerely,
/s/ John Holler
The Rev. John E. Holler, Jr.
President
Please Pray for those who are
homebound or in Nursing homes:
Jewel Bigger, Helen Horton,
Anne Looper, Jettie Morris,
Bill Tucker, Juanita Tucker.
Steve Matson
NOVEMBER 11
Flower Calendar
If you have signed up for flowers
they must be paid for in advance.
The church will no longer order
flowers if payment is not received
at least two weeks in advance.
November 9th flowers are given by
Harvey Mayhill
to the glory of God
and in celebration of Harvey & Lin’s
50th Wedding Anniversary
November 16, 2014: McCraven
The cost of the Flowers $37.40
A card will be mailed to remind you of your
This Sunday
Rev. Ben Herlong
Children’s Worship:
The Good Samaritan”
Encourage our children-ask them about their lesson!
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
We appreciate your time and service in leading worship for our children at Aldersgate UMC.
If you are unable to serve on the Sunday(s) that you
have been assigned, we ask that you first contact
another person(s) on the list to sub for you.
Please save the date - November 21, 2014
If you need further assistance, please contact Fran
Threatt or Hope Carter as soon as you learn of your
conflict, no later than one week prior to your Sunday of service.
SHRIMP BOIL in Fellowship Hall
Thank You and Blessings to each of you,
COST: $6.00 per person
Hope Carter and Fran Threatt
YOUNG AT HEARTS
If you plan to attend, please sign the sheet located in the narthex outside the sanctuary
so we know many will be attending).
Also, we need persons to bring slaw, dessert
and beverages.
If you have questions, please contact Hope
Carter (803-980-4137) or Fran Threatt (803366-6267).
Please save the date:
Friday, December 19th
For our Christmas Party
Church Fellowship Hall!
GIFTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN
TO THE MUSIC FUND
IN MEMORY OF SUE COOK
BY:
RAY & YVONNE LAUTZENHEISER,
HAROLD & BETTY McCORKLE,
RON & LOUISE THOMAS,
TO THE CULP CANCER FUND
BY:
BILL & DIXIE CLICK
PARKER & HOPE CARTER
UNDESIGNATED
BY:
MARY ETTA & LISA TINKLER
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
2115 Celanese Road
Rock Hill SC 29732-1305
Return Service Requested
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AS MEMBERS OF THIS CONGREGATION
WE WILL FAITHFULLY PARTICIPATE IN ITS
MINISTRY BY OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE,
AND OUR WITNESS.
Attendance: November 2nd
Total Worship
102
Early Worship
17
Traditional Service
85
Sunday School
OUR GIFTS:
Budget Needed Each Week
Received: November 2nd
General Fund Regular Offering:
Designated Fund Total:
$ 4,958.00
$ 7,770.80
$ 978.00
OUR SERVICE: (November 9th)
Altar Guild
Children’s Worship
Greeters (10:30)
Ushers (10:30)
Acolyte (10:30)
Crucifer (10:30)
Lectionary(10:30)
Beth and Griffin Hollingsworth
Robert & Faye Smith
Richard Powell & Bruce Farrington
Sue Van Dyke
The flowers are given by Harvey
Mayhill to the glory of God and in
celebration of Harvey & Lin’s 50th
Wedding Anniversary
Our Community Assistance
Donations for November will go to
Salvation Army.
Hearing Devices are available from the
Sound Operator if you need one.
SUNDAY, Nov. 9th
8:00a.m.- UMM Breakfast
8:30a.m. - Early Service
9:15a.m. - Children’s Choir
9:30a.m. - Sunday School
10:30a.m. - Traditional Worship Service
5:00p.m. - Chancel Choir
MONDAY, Nov. 10th
10:00a.m. - Coffee & Conversation
7:00p.m. - Boy Scouts
TUESDAY, Nov. 11th
Veteran’s Day
8:30a.m. - Compass Prep School
7:00p.m. - Trustees
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12th
10:30a.m. - Aldersgate Ringers
6:30p.m. - Chancel Bells
THURSDAY, Nov. 13th
8:30a.m. - Compass Prep School
1:30p.m. - Visitation Team
7:00p.m. - Adult Bible Study
FRIDAY, Nov. 14th
SATURDAY, Nov. 15th
SUNDAY, Nov. 16th
8:30a.m. - Early Service
9:15a.m. - Children's Choir
9:30a.m. - Sunday School
10:30a.m. - Traditional Worship Service
5:00p.m. - Chancel Choir
LECTIONARY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
We will not meet again until January, 2015.
Please continue to knit and crochet!!! If anyone would like to learn to knit or crochet,
please join us on January 15, 2015; or if you
already knit or crochet, we would love to
have you join us.
Church Staff
Bishop: Reverend Jonathan Holston……………………………………………………………………………………………….. [email protected]
District Superintendent: Reverend Joe Long, Jr. …………………………………………………………… …………………[email protected]
Pastor: Reverend Ben Herlong ……………..…………………………………………………………………………[email protected]
Church Secretary: Sharon Hess………………………………………………………………………………………[email protected]
Organist: Betty J. Farrington…………………………………………………………………………………….………[email protected]
Choir Director: Ray Lautzenheiser…………………………………………………………………………………… ………[email protected]
Youth Director:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………..Open
Website………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….www.aumcrockhill.com
Church Phone:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...(803) 366-4637
Parsonage Phone………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(803) 980-6631