The lectionary for Sunday, July 27 is:

• Genesis 29:15-28

• Psalm 105:1-11, 45b

• Romans 8:26-39

• Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

SECRETARY'S OFFICE SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF
July 21 - July 25
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~

Not here Thursday.

THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY FAIR - will be held the week of August 4 - 10 and Aldersgate will be there with a bigger and better booth to attract people's attention to our church and to worshipping and serving with us. Our Fair Committee, chaired by Brian Grimes, is gearing up for a great week at the Fair. One of our major needs is for people to sign up to be at our booth during the week. There will be a signup sheet in the reception room so that many of us can volunteer at least one two-hour time slot during this important effort of our church.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER

During the summer we will have a "Children's Church" program for K through 4th grades, at both the 9:00 and 10:30 services through August 31

September 7 - Regular class schedule resumes

HANDBELLS BEGINNER CLASS OR REFRESHER CLASS - We are trying to set up a beginner class or refresher class for anyone who may be interested in playing the handbells. It is helpful to know a little bit about music, but not absolutely necessary. If you can count, and swing your arms you are just about ready to ring. If you just want to give it a try first, I and some of the choir members can show you the basics. A time will be set up later this summer for those who are interested. This is not just for adults - I know that some of our young people have had the opportunity to play bells in school. It would be nice to have both a youth and an adult choir. If you are interested, you can leave your name with the church secretary (732 254 7361) or with me. Thank you.

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THE RUTH AND NAOMI FOUNDATION - is currently collecting small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste tubes, individually wrapped toothbrushes, regular or small size soaps. These items will be donated to men and women who are in domestic violence and homeless situations. If you have any of the above that you would care to donate leave them under the table in the reception area.

The plan is to hold Aldersgate's VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL on August 11 - 15 . The theme is a science lab. Registration has begun. We are having trouble getting volunteers. We are in need of classroom teachers and classroom helpers. If you would like to volunteer please see Kim Widenor. Applications are now closed. No further applications can be accepted. .

FOOD NEEDED AT THE CRISIS ROOM - The need for food for the hungry continues to increase while cash and supply continues to diminish. We need our congregation to do all it can to help supply food for the Crisis Room. Items needed include

• peanut butter and jelly,
• spaghetti and sauce,
• cereals,
• vegetables,
• canned meats,
• meals in a can, etc.
  

  Cash donations (checks to Aldersgate Crisis Room) are also welcome. Let's do all we can to help feed hungry people in our area. Thank-you.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED. This summer, at the 9:00 and 10:30 worship hours we will have Nursery Care and Sunday School for children Nursery through 4th grade. Children will attend worship, hear the children's message and then move to their class for the remainder of the hour. We need a teacher for each hour each Sunday. Curriculum material and an assistant will be provided. There is a sign up sheet on the table in the reception room. Please sign up for one or more Sundays. Contact Wendy Wendel if you have any questions. Thank you.

LAWN MOWING - The sign up sheet is on the information table. Please sign up for a week and list your name and email address (this is how you will be contacted with more information). If you are new to the mowing process please see Kim Widenor.

There are no Sunday evening Youth Group meetings during July.

Attention! Soon-to-be-7th Graders. Starting in September, you are welcome to join Fusion Youth Group. Please contact Kim Widenor so that we can have your name and information.

Snacks - We are in need of snacks and drinks for our youth group meetings. Please see the approved snack list on the bulletin board. Thanks.

Mission Trip -Thanks to the efforts of our youth, parents, and your donations, we have raised approximately $1100 towards our trip. Thank you for your support.

         COMING EVENTS

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Summer Schedule - There is no Sunday School and Youth Group until August.

Barnes & Noble - Youth will meet at Barnes & Noble at the mall on Sunday, August 3 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for Sunday School We will also have a regular Youth Group meeting at the Church at 6:30 p.m. that night.

Dorney Park - We will be going to the park on Saturday, August 9. If you want to go, please sign up by July 27.We will need drivers. More information to come.

Car Wash - We will attempt a car wash on Saturday, August 16 if there are enough youth available to work. This would make up for our rained-out event in May. The time will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Youth, please let Kim know if you would be available to wash cars on that day.

Revelation Generation Concert - We will be attending this all day concert on Saturday, August 30. More information to come. Sign up sheet will be on the Youth Bulletin Board until July 20.

PRAYER CHAINS - " Rejoice always, pray constantly give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. " I Thessalonians 5:16-18
- Aldersgate has two prayer chains, day and evening, for those with special prayer requests. If you would like to be on one of these chains or to pass on the prayer needs of others, please contact Jan Murasko or Betty Quackenboss through the church office.

Prayer does make a difference.