November 30, 2014
The
Aldersgate United Methodist Church Rock Hill, SC
www.aumcrockhill.com
Aldersgate Experience
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors,
The People of the United Methodist Church
Be Honest! Really?
While the old adage says that honesty is the best policy, we note that many
would disagree with that today. Their statement would indicate that not getting
caught is the best policy. We like to quote half-witted, half-truths that come from
books that don’t exist. One of my favorite examples is that verse from Hezekiah
6:18, “A lying tongue is an abomination to the Lord and a very present help in time
of need.” But half-witted, half-truths do not replace the reality that we are called to
be honest.
In light of the Ninth Commandment forbidding false testimony, to John’s
warning in Revelation that “….and all liars shall have their part in the lake burning
with fire and brimstone,” we should not be so cavalier about dishonesty but have a
little of the fear of God concerning it. Honesty can be difficult and painful at times,
but it is always God’s way. If we are to be servants of Jesus Christ, the One who is
the Way, the Truth and the Life, we must represent Him in truthfulness.
Honesty truly is the best policy because it is God’s policy. Let’s make sure it is
ours as well. -- Ben
MISSION FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
November/Men’s Warming Center
December/”Keeping Warm Month”
The Mission Committee met Sunday and has decided
to designate December as “Keeping Warm Month”.
We will collect warm hats, gloves, socks, scarves,
sweaters, coats (can be gently used) and distribute
them to several agencies in our community.
There are a couple of Sundays left in November for
our collection for Bethel Men’s Warming Center (See
list below). Monetary contributions are always welcome.
The box for Bethel items is in the Narthex.
Item
Socks
Sweat suits (M, L, XL,
XXL)
Toilet paper
Laundry detergent
Kleenex
Hand sanitizer
Hand soap
GIFTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN
IN MEMORY OF MARTIN CROCKER
TO THE PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
BY:
HAROLD & BETTY McCORKLE
UNDESIGNATED
BY:
RALPH & PRISCILLA TOWERY
ART & JO ANN HARPER
EVELYN GEORGE
Quantity
30 pair
2 of each size
92 rolls
4 containers
20 boxes
4 large containers
2 refill-size
containers
December 13, 2014 @ 8:00 am
Churchwide Work Day sponsored by Trustees.
Please help us “spruce up” the Church before
Christmas.
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Once again, we will be participating in the
Rock Hill Christmas parade on Friday,
December 5. Like last year, we will decorate
the bus. Some will ride the bus and some will
walk. If you want to ride the bus downtown,
we will leave the church parking lot promptly
at 4 pm and drive to our designated spot.
Once there, we will decorate the bus. All help
will be appreciated. If you do not wish to ride
the bus, you may join us downtown to participate. As soon as we are assigned a spot, we
will relay that information to you.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you are riding the
bus and are bringing small children or grandchilden that require a car seat in your
personal vehicle, they will need to be in a car
seat on the bus so please be prepared to
transfer the seat from your car to the
bus. Small children will not be allowed to
ride the bus without a car seat. Also, there is
room for only 14 people on the bus, so
please sign the sheet on the table in the narthex if you wish to ride the bus downtown
This Sunday
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 30th flowers are given by
Cheryl Byrdic
to the glory of God
and in memory of her Brother,
Frank Byrdic.
December 7, 2014 - David & Lynn Harris
Dates available for flowers;
December 14, 2014
December 21, 2014
December 28, 2014
Rev. Ben Herlong
Titus 2:11-15
Children’s Worship:
“Mary and Martha”
Encourage our children-ask them about their lesson!
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
The cost of the Flowers $37.40
A card will be mailed to remind you of your
order if we have not received payment.
YOUNG AT HEARTS
Please save the date:
Many, many thanks to the eight wonderful
men who sacrificed their Saturday morning
to help with my garage clearing. They did a
great job in less than a morning. Moon had
the time of her life! We are so blessed.
Again, thank you. Janie, Steve, and Moon.
Friday, December 19th,
For our Christmas Party
NAME BANNER
Welcome Linda Cash and Judi and
Rick Harper to the Aldersgate Family
name banner. When the banners come
down for Advent, your name swatches
will be sewn on the organ side banner.
Also, someone left $5.00 in the basket
with the material and envelopes but no
envelope was found. Please let Sharon
Hess or Janie Matson know if you
know anything about this money.
Church Fellowship Hall!
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
SUNDAY, Nov. 30th
MINISTRY BY OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE,
8:30a.m. - Early Service
AND OUR WITNESS.
9:15a.m. - Children’s Choir
Attendance: November 23rd
9:30a.m.
- Sunday School
Total Worship
102
10:30a.m.
Traditional Worship Service
Early Worship
15
5:00p.m. - Chancel Choir
Traditional Service
87
MONDAY, Dec. 1st
Sunday School
10:00a.m. - Coffee & Conversation
7:00p.m. - Boy Scouts
TUESDAY,
Dec. 2nd
OUR GIFTS:
8:30a.m. - Compass Prep School
Budget Needed Each Week
$ 4,958.00
1:00p.m. - Decorate Fellowship Hall
Received: November 23rd
General Fund Regular Offering:
$ 2,088.25 WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3rd
Designated Fund Total:
$ 195.00 THURSDAY, Dec. 4th
8:30a.m. - Compass Prep School
1:30p.m. - Visitation Team
7:00p.m. - Adult Bible Study
OUR SERVICE: (November 30th)
FRIDAY, Dec. 5th
Altar Guild
4:00p.m. - Rock Hill Christmas Parade
Children’s Worship
Lyn Skews/Lisa Thomasson
SATURDAY, Dec. 6th
Greeters (10:30)
Robert & Faye Smith
10:00 am - UMW - Shut-in Christmas Baskets
Ushers (10:30)
Richard Powell &
Sharon Rose Home
Bruce Farrington
SUNDAY, Dec. 7th
Acolyte (10:30)
8:30a.m. - Early Service
Crucifer (10:30)
9:15a.m. - Children's Choir
Lectionary(10:30)
Wayne Maury
9:30a.m. - Sunday School
10:30a.m. - Traditional Worship Service
2:00p.m.- - Choir -Christmasville
UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS
5:00p.m. - Chancel Choir
Rock Hill Christmas Parade - Dec. 5, 2014
(Meet at Church parking lot @ 4:00 pm.).
LECTIONARY
Titus 2:11-15
Christmasville - Dec. 7th - 2:00 pm
Night of Giving w/Santa - Dec. 13 , 2014
Covenant Presbyterian Church - 4:00 pm.
Our Community Assistance
Donations for November will go to
Salvation Army.
Sing & Ring - Dec. 14, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Cantata - Dec. 21, 2014 - 4:00 pm.
Church Staff
Hearing Devices are available from the
Sound Operator if you need one.
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