ALDERSGATE UMC NEWS ARCHIVES January-April 2002

ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MIDLAND, MICHIGAN

NEWS ARCHIVES - JAN-APR 2002

One does not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes
from the mouth of God.
- Matthew 4:4(NRSV)

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We welcome:
               Ryan James, born April 8 to Lori & Scott Collick
               Nathan Ryan, born March 13 to Kathy & Mark Ladd
                    grandparents are Anne & Doug Applegath
               Ariel Nicole, born March 10 to Angie & Tony Diversa
                    grandparents are Bonnie & Mark Datte
               Noah John, born February 22 and adopted by Jenni & Steve Frick
               Samuel Glen, born February 21 to Alissa & Jeffrey Yoder
               Maelyn Dawn, born February 5 to Miriam & Mark Tefft
                    grandparents are Linda & Scott Tefft
               Alexander Henry, born January 17 to Melissa & Mathew Such
                    grandparents are Jeri & Darryl Smith                great grandmother is Niki Hoyle
               Alyssa Nicole, born January 15 to Bridget & Kevin Beacom
                    grandparents are Jeri & Darryl Smith                great grandmother is Niki Hoyle
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Faith Lessons on the Promised Land was the subject of video series covered by the Bible and Bagels group during the 10:45-11:15am time on Sunday mornings. _

Again this year, Aldersgate is helping with the building of a home as part of the United Methodist Habitat for Humanity program. Ground breaking was April 28. _

Helping Children Cope With Loss was the topic of two Thursday night sessions for adults in April. Ellie Garrett, Grief Coordinator of MidMichigan Hospice, presented the first program on how to help children cope with loss in their lives. Our pastor, Dave Stout, presented the second program on the spiritual aspects of loss in a child's life. _

We celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism on April 28 for:
Noah John, son of Jenni & Steve Frick
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We celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism on April 14 for:
Joshua Jin-Soo, son of Cynthia & Bradley Schuchardt
Courtney Hall Sweebe, daughter of Kristine Sweebe & Jeffery Crane
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Thanks to those who purchased an Easter Lily in Honor or in Memory of a loved one. Thanks to our choirs for the special music for Easter. Thanks to all the others who helped with Lenten and Easter programs. _

Thanks to the United Methodist Women for leading the worship services on March 17. They gave special recognition to Nan Skochdopole for her service as president of the group. A special treat was a piece by a flute ensemble. _

Thanks to all who helped with the joint Lenten Potluck and Service with Calvary UMC on March 13. We had a very inspirational message by their pastor, the Rev. Ted Whitely. _

Thanks to Mary Wackerly for leading the program Understanding the Islamic Faith on March 12. _

Thanks to the youth for leading the worship services on March 10. It was grand to see such a large participation in music and skits. _

Thanks to Alice Morgan for leading a mission study on New Life on the Mekong for the UMW in February and March. _

Congratulations to Nan Skochdopole for the Valiant Woman award by Church Women United. _

A special thanks to our Youth Director, Jackie Warner, and her husband, Dave, for the work they have been doing with our youth the past 9 years. Jackie will be "retiring" at the end of the school year. _

ChristCare We had a commissioning of Christ Care leaders at the worship services on February 24. Dick Burow, Dave Charles, Cassie Cuthbert, Donna Czerepinski, Mary Laffey, and Bryan Warner started service in this ministry. Groups are planned in the areas of Bible Study, Men's, Intercessory Prayer, Parents of Teens, Finding Balance in Life, Marriage Enrichment, Faith Lessons, and Fellowship. _

We celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism on February 17 for:
Skyla Mae, daughter of Penny & Jeffrey Anderson
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A special valentine to Lois and Vic Kaiser for the lovely article in the Midland Daily News on February 14 about Love on Love Street. _

Thanks to the Sew and Go sewing ladies who helped make the Methodist Soup for the supper before Ash Wednesday. Thanks to the the lay participants and the pastor for the very special Mending Broken Hearts worship service. _

The Praise and Rejoice youth groups thank all who contributed to their "Souper Bowl" fundraiser. $140.75 was raised for the Midland County Emergency Food Pantry. Thanks also to those who helped support their activities through generous donations for sub sandwiches. _

Congratulations to Rod Wagner for receiving the Strosacker Award. Rod heads the local American Red Cross unit. _

Congratulations to Shirley Baker for being honored as volunteer of the month by the Midland Senior Independence News. Shirley is treasurer of the Trailside advisory board. _

On January 20th, we recognized Fred Miller for 38 years service as Financial Secretary. _

On January 13th, we commissioned the UMW officers. _

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