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Pastor's-Message
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Lisa Bruget-Cass, Pastor
Our Vision: A beacon
of God's love, radiating hope, faith and joy . . . everywhere.
Next Sunday: November 22, 2009
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:30 AM and
10:45 AM(Child Care Available)
This Week: November 16, 2009 through
November 21, 2009
Monday,
November 16, 2009
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Prayer Shawl Ministry,
1:00 - 2:30 PM (meeting time change)
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Girl Scouts, 6:30 -
8:00 PM
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Disciple Bible Study,
7:00 - 9:30 PM
Tuesday,
November 17, 2009
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Early Bird Bible Study,
7:00 - 7:45 AM
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Worship Arts, 4:00 -
5:30 PM
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Boy Scouts Den 1, 7:00
- 8:30 PM
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Chancel Choir, 7:30 PM
Wednesday,
November 18, 2009
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St Paul's Feeding
Ministry, 3:30 PM
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Finance Committee
Meeting, 7:00 PM
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Troop 81, Fellowship
Hall, 7:30 PM
Thursday,
November 19, 2009
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Adult Bible Study,
Concord Room, 10:00 AM
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Worship Arts, 10:00 AM
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Miller Bells, 6:00 PM
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Youth Music Ensemble,
6:45 PM
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Knitting & Quilting
Group, 7:00 PM
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Chepard Bells, 7:30 PM
Friday,
November 20, 2009
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Contagious Bible Study
held at Summer Place, third floor library, 3:00 PM
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Cub Scout Pack 81, 6:30-9:00 PM
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Junior Youth Group,
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday,
November 21, 2009
Aldersgate UMC Cookbook (click here to
view a PDF invitation to participate in developing the cookbook and
ordering the cookbook)
The NEW Aldersgate cookbook will be something VERY
different! A New THREE RING binder (which can be added to), with a
stand. We will also add NEW sections not covered by your traditional
cookbooks. See below for some ideas, and even create your own!
 To
read some of the documents on this web page, you might need the Adobe
PDF Reader. A free copy of that reader can be obtained from:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Heart
Saver CPR Course: Saturday,
November 7, 2009, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fellowship Hall. Certified
instructors from Emerson Hospital have volunteered to conduct the class,
which is limited to 25 attendees. There is a sign up sheet in the
church office The cost of the course is $15.00; checks should be
made out to AUMC. Cash payments will also be accepted.
Please contact Bob if you have any questions.
How would you like to be part of a group that changes lives?
Have you ever thought of what you could accomplish with the support
of many other men of "like minds"? We want to have a gathering
for the men of Aldersgate this summer to explore opportunities for
making a difference in our lives and in the lives of those in our
family and community. We wish to explore the possibilities
when the men of Aldersgate are of 'one accord'.
It looks to be another beautiful day in God’s World.
At
a recent “Mighty Men of Aldersgate” meeting, a discussion came about
regarding raising funds to purchase a
defibrillator for the church. Since most public buildings and
many private companies as well are requiring them to be made
available. Stu and Carole
donated
a Philips HeartStart defibrillator to our church. As a matter
of fact, they came down to Chelmsford and delivered the
defibrillator and wall storage case. Bob mentioned he
would be willing to arrange a CPR course to include the proper use
of the defibrillator with his son-in-law who is employed by the
Emergency Dept. of Emerson Hospital. Yes, it’s always a
beautiful day at Aldersgate. We really, really do have warm and
generous hearts. God’s Blessings to you and yours,
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THE
ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE WANTS YOUR HELP
Here is
a Christian studies
survey form to download and complete. We are urging
everyone to fill out the survey form to help the Adult Christian
Education Committee better understand the needs and interests of
our congregation and select studies to address them. The
completed forms can be given to Cheryl Ortolf, Walt Ciesluk or
placed in the collection plate. We hope that you will complete
them as soon as possible but no later than the end of November.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive:
We will again hope to
give out aboout thirty turkey dinner meals on Sunday, November 22,
2009. We believe each boxed meal costs us about $40, so please
feel free to start putting your contribution, if able, into the
offering plate so we will be able to fulfill this valuable service.
We will put out the turkey box as the time gets closer. Again,
thanks from your Outreach Committee for all your help.
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Sound Tech Volunteers Needed:
We need a volunteer at
each Sunday morning service who would be willing to turn on and test
the Sound System for Worship and start the CD to record the service.
No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to be consistent
and learn the system we have. Please speak to Pastor Lisa if
you are interested in serving in this way.
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New Cookbook:
Ginny is spearheading this
adventure and would love your help if you all are interested.
If you would like to brainstorm with Ginny, please contact her through the church office at (978) 256-9400.
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Volunteers Needed:
For the past nine months, several members of our congregation have
worked together to provide coffee hour.
Each took on one aspect for a Sunday of the Month. Many thanks
to Carol, Lil, Betty, Debbie, pat, Bill and Judy, SooKim, Nancy,
Charles & Vera who have helped. Some on our team are feeling a
need to retire from this responsibility, so we are looking for
several more people who would join the team. You can bake,
set-up the coffee, or clean up after. Please let Joanne know
if you are able to help during the summer or in the fall.
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Bedford VA Alzheimer's
Unit: The Chelmsford Senior Center is asking for help
in supporting the Alzheimer's Unit at the Bedford VA. Some of
the veterans do not have family. They are asking for donations
of large picture books, soft life-like babies to hold, soft animals
to hold, busy boxes with latches/zippers/buttons, musical
instruments to hold, art supplies, simple craft kits, CDs of old
standards (1930-1950s, oldies, country). There is a box in the
front hallway by the window where you can leave your donations to
help in this worthy cause.
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Crib Room Help Needed: We are looking for
several youth volunteers (age 12 or older) to assist in the Crib
Room during the 10:45 AM service, in keeping with our Safe Sanctuary
Policy. This is a great way to serve our church while
spending some time with the very youngest members of our church
family. If you can help once a month, or just occasionally as
a substitute, please check out the sign up sheet on the Crib Room
door or contact Lee through the church office.
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The Food Pantry is in need of only a few
things.
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Peanut Butter
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Fruit (no pineapple)
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Spaghetti Sauce
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Cereal
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Paper Towels
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Toilet Paper
Please
contact the Outreach Committee.
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