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The Gate Post

March2012

Our Mission: To Create Contagious Christian Community
That values children and helps them grow in the light of Love.
That meets people in the midst of crisis and walks alongside to find solace and solution.
That builds deep and caring relationships and fosters a sense of the joy of belonging.
That gathers together in worship in forms/expressions that are dynamic, meaningful and open to all.

Dear Friends:
We are excited to announce that we are going to create a new pictorial directory of our church family. The directory will help us connect names with faces. It will be an ideal outreach tool and will capture the history of our church organization.
The scheduled dates for photography are:
March 13-17, April 10-14 and April 23-26.
Please participate! All we ask is that you have your picture taken by the professional Photographer and meet a Portrait Consultant at the church. For the next several weeks, you can sign up online at www.signup.olanmills.com, in the Market Place on Sunday mornings, or contact Michele in the church office M-F (432-1524). Please sign up as soon as possible to get the best appointment to fit your schedule.
We look forward to seeing everyone in the directory. Our new pictorial directory just won’t be complete without you!
If you have any pictures you would like to have considered for our activity pages please submit them by April 26th.

In an effort to keep Aldersgate Members more informed about the ongoing status of our Church’s finances the Finance Committee is providing the following information in summary form. Please note that our Church’s revenue and expenses fluctuate throughout the year; and, each Member’s commitment to honoring a pledge is vital to the financial stability of our Church. Thank you for your commitment and participation in giving.

	January, 2012	January, 2011
Need per month	$68,917.00	$68,306.00
Received	$91,426.00	$74,846.37
Need YTD	$68,917.00	$68,306.00
Received YTD	$91,426.00	$74,846.37
Expense YTD through	$64,752.00	$62,487.23
The total operating budget for 2012 is $827,000.00, which is an average monthly need of $68,917.

The Aldersgate Community~2417 Getz Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46804~260-432-15245~www.aldersgatecommunity.com

Lent 2012 WORK OUT
Practicing Our Faith
March 4- Fasting & Frugality Psalm 22:23-31
Second Offering: Aldersgate Me-N-U Mission
March 11 Study & Service Psalm 19
Second Offering: Aldersgate Sr. Adult Ministry
March 18 Prayer & Partnership Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Second Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing
March 25 Worship & Wonder Psalm 51:1-12
Second Offering: UMCOR Emergency Relief Kits/Salary Support of Missionaries

April 1- Palm Passion Sunday Worship @ 8:30a.m. & 10:00a.m.
April 5- Holy Thursday Worship @ 7p.m. in the Sanctuary
April 6- Good Friday Worship @ 7p.m. in the Sanctuary
April 8- Easter Worship @ 8:30a.m. & 10:00a.m.

March Weekly Reading Through the Bible

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	Gospels	Law	History	Psalms	Poetry	Prophecy	Epistles
4-Mar	Matthew 26-28	Genesis 36-39	Ruth	Psalm 27-29	Job 19-20	Isaiah 51-55	I Corinthians 3-4
11-Mar	Mark 1-2	Genesis 40-43	1 Samuel 1-5	Psalms 30-32	Job 21-22	Isaiah 56-61	1 Corinthians 5-6
18-Mar	Mark 3-4	Genesis 44-47	1 Samuel 6-10	Psalms 33-35	Job 23-24	Isaiah 62-66	1 Corinthians 7-8
25-Mar	Mark 5-6	Genesis 48-50	1 Samuel 11-15	Psalms 36-38	Job 25-26	Jeremiah 1-6	1 Corinthians 9-10
1-Apr	Mark 7-8	Exodus 1-4	1 Samuel 16-20	Psalms 39-41	Job 27-28	Jeremiah 7-11	1 Corinthians 11-12

Senior Adults
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Jolly Gaters will meet at Zianos on Dupont Rd. and Coldwater Rd. for our lunch. We will carpool from the church. Please be at the church by 11:00 a.m. if you want to ride with someone or can take someone. This is our last time to eat out.
Tuesday, April 17th at noon the Jolly Gaters will meet at the church in the lounge. This will be a carry-in luncheon. Judy Melton will be with us to talk about the new Aldersgate Academy coming this Summer.
We invite ALL SENIORS to attend our events. For more information please contact Ellen Rhoades (432-1524)

Music, Worship & Arts Ministries
SONG OF THE SHADOWS a cantata by composer Joseph M. Martin about the passion of our Lord, will be presented by Aldersgate’s Combined Choirs and Orchestra on Saturday, March 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Congratulations to music people:
Lydia Dempsey who has been accepted as a Music Composition Major at Bowling Green Univ. in Ohio.
Brenda Henline is a grandma again...daughter Erin gave birth to Lyla Isabelle on Feb. 14.
Welcome to our Newest Handbell Ringer, Melanie Schalze, who is now ringing in the Gospel Bells Choir.
Festive Praise, Teen Praise & Renaissance Praise will be sharing in Worship April 15, celebrating Youth Sunday.
Saturday, April 28th- Teen Praise along with the Children's music groups are collaborating on a musical this year. It is called Neck Up Check Up.
Renaissance Praise & Teen Praise are working on their musical Are We There Yet? This musical will be presented on our “Kentucky Bound With Music Sound” trip this summer.

Small Group Ministries
We will be forming new small groups to coincide with our Easter series: Laugh Out Loud. The book we will read along with the sermon series is Laughter Ever After...Ministry of Good Humor by Donald Capps.
If you are Not yet involved in a small group or you are interested in being a part of one this is your opportunity to get involved! Please contact Rev. Christopher Millay christopher.millay@inumc.org. for more information or to sign up for a newly forming small group.

KidLINKS Children’s Ministry
Family Fun Night at Aldersgate. Join us Friday, March 2nd from 6:00pm -8:00pm for dinner,
family movie and popcorn. Contact Joan Schell to sign up. Sign up is not mandatory but helps with
preparing the Down Under space and the dinner.
Children's Ministries Education Council meets on Sunday, March 11th at 11:15am. All are welcome to join us this month as we begin our planning for Vacation Bible School (June 17-21).
Kid's Club will not meet during Holy Week (April 4).
A Year of Taking Jesus Seriously – for Kids Our kids are walking thru the Bible in a year and in March they will walk from 1st Kings to Job and learn about all the historical events that occurred with God and His people. We welcome all kids in Kindergarten - 5th grade on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm. Bring your Bible, dinner, and giggles and come have fun as we discover what the Bible is all about.

Youth Ministry
Youth Council: Introducing the recently formed Youth Ministry Youth Council! This group is organized according to the United Methodist Book of Discipline, is made up of youth and adults, and exists for the purposes of giving youth a voice in their Youth Ministry, and teaches leadership with caring adults along-side of them. The current members of the Youth Council are: Lucy Lundergan, Emma Robinson, Haley Wetherill, Sarah Case, Jimmy Schantz, Grace Nickeson, Maddie Weber (Chair), Rhys Weber (Secretary), Jared Thompson, Kevin Schrawder, Anna Sagstetter (Vice-chair), Emily Sgastetter, Ruth Carter, Erin Adams, Jessie Baughan, Norm Roelke, Amanda Keener, Stephen Case, Christopher Millay.
Red Bird: This year’s Red Bird Mission trip will be from June 10th through the 16th. The registration deadline is April 1. All youth and adults who want to go should fill out a form (available at the Youth Table or on the Youth page of aldersgatecommunity.com.
Youth Sunday: Join us on Sunday, April 15th at both services as the youth lead us in the theme “Fools For Christ,” part of the “Year of Taking Jesus Seriously” Series.
High School Spring Conference
All 9th-12th grade students are invited to attend the Taylor University Youth Conference April 20-22. This weekend is planned and led by Taylor students specifically for high schoolers. We will stay on campus as we participate in worship sessions, small group times, outdoor games, a service project, and a concert featuring Sidewalk Prophets and Josh Wilson. This conference is a great way to grow closer to God while getting to meet other high schoolers. Registration deadline is March 18th.
Middle School Spring Conference
All 6th-8th grade students are invited to attend the Never 2 Young Jr. High Weekend at Indiana Wesleyan University May 4-5. This event will include worship sessions, open gym time with inflatable games and swimming pool, concerts, and more. You don’t want to miss this one-night event! Registration deadline is April 15th.
That Thing: It’s not too soon to be thinking about summer camp. All senior high youth are encouraged to attend That Thing June 24th - 28th!

Lifetree Cafe
March 7th- Is America A Christian Nation?
March 14th- The Healing Power of Music Explored at Lifetree Café
March 21- Finding Peace When Life Is Difficult
March 28th- Victims of Church Abuse Heard at Lifetree Café
April 4th- Why Did I Survive? Questions from natural disasters and other scrapes with death.
Meeting at New Ground Coffee Company
5925 North Clinton Blvd. (Washington Square)
Every Wednesday Evening from 7p.m.-8p.m.

Outreach Community Offerings
AA- Every Monday @ 7:30p.m. in room 124
ALANON- Every Tuesday @ 7:30p.m. in room 131
ALATEEN- Every Tuesday @ 7:30p.m. in room 202
12 Step- Every Tuesday @ 7:30p.m. in room 124
Big Book- Every Thursday @ 6:30p.m.
Super Shots- the first Thursday of each month from 4p.m.-7p.m.
Me-N-U Community Meals- Every Thursday from 6p.m.-7p.m. in the gym
CUB SCOUT PACK 3349 meets Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Down Under. It serves boys in grades 1 to 5. Contact Jim and Mindy Flesher- email jimandmin@comcast,net
BOY SCOUT TROOP 349 meets Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Down Under. It serves boys 11 to 18. Contact Dean Wilkening- email dwilkening@reawire.com

REGISTRATION NOW IN PROGRESS FOR
THE ALDERSGATE ACADEMY
2012/2013 Program
The Aldersgate Academy is excited to offer to the families of the southwest/west sides of Fort Wayne a new expanded educational program. The Academy is a non-profit educational center. The center offers year round, full day education class for ages 1-5 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. This program begins July 2, 2012. The center will also offer 2 ½ hour preschool classes for ages 3-5. The preschool classes run from August 20, 2012-May 24, 2013. Class content for the two programs is the same. The new program includes Before and After School Care for Kindergarten through 5th grade.
The Academy is in the process of upgrading our program with the Paths to Quality distinction. The Paths to Quality is the State of Indiana’s Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement System and is administered by the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children. It is guide for parent to assess the quality of a program. The professional teaching staff must have training in early childhood education or be working toward that certification. The Academy goal is to work with parents to ensure that each child is offered a program that encourages them to reach their potential.
The new program offers:
A Faith-Based Program
Professional Teaching Staff
Age Appropriate Learning and Activities
Kindergarten Readiness
Small Class sizes
Safe, Secure Environment
Affordable Rates
Financial Assistance
Child Care Vouchers Accepted
Hot Breakfast and Hot Lunch
Nutritionally Approved Snacks
In addition to the above, the Before/After School Care program offers:
Transportation to/from SWAC and FWCS (All Day Kindergarten thru Grade 5)
Study time
Outdoor/Indoor Large Motor skills
Daily Activities
Registration for both the summer and fall programs is now in progress. Brochures, personal tours, and information are available by contacting The Aldersgate Academy office at (260) 432-4507.
The Aldersgate Academy Council

Aldersgate Preschool
March 21- We will be handing out flyers for a Panda Express Fundraiser on Wed. March 21 from 4 - 8 pm. You buy dinner, give them the flyer and we receive 20% of the sales from the 4 - 8 time frame! April 2-6, 2012- Spring Break.

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Our Ministry Staff
Dr. Derek Weber– Lead Pastor derekcw@aol.com
Rev. Christopher Millay- Associate Pastor christopher.millay@inumc.org
Rev. Don Wismer- Life Tree Cafe donaldwismer@gmail.com
Ellen Rhoades- Pastoral Assistant emr7962@comcast.net
Marlane Sturm- Dir. of Music, Worship & Arts Ministries marlane.sturm@gmail.com
Deidra Gulley- Music Assistant deidragulley@comcast.net
Jane Brager- Organist jmbrager@gmail.com
Joan Schell- Director of Children's Ministries kidsmagnet@yahoo.com
Jill Bixler- Director of Preschool aldersgateacademy2012@gmail.com
Stephen Case- Pastor of Mid High Youth/ Tech Advisor stephen@casegrfx.com
Amanda Keener- Pastor of Sr. High Youth amandankeener@gmail.com
Michele Phillips- Church Administrator aldersgate_office@yahoo.com
Deb Eckler- Financial Assistant deb_eckler@yahoo.com
Judy Smith- Volunteer Librarian jsmith1037@aol.com
Roy Horther- Custodian
Tina Michelak- Custodian
Ken Arend- Night Host