Aldersgate News and Notes

9035 E. 21st Street

Indianapolis, IN 46229

office@aldersgatefmc.org

317-898-6456

JULY 30, 2021 & THE WEEK AHEAD

SUNDAY

9:00 AM

ZOOM Bible Study for Adults

For the ZOOM link - click here!

Meeting ID: 864 1407 7386

No Password

To call in the number is 646-558-8656.

To download the summer lessons - click here!

10:30 AM

English Worship

Main sanctuary

Facebook Live:

www.facebook.com/AFMCindpls/

YouTube: click on the link below.

"Aldersgate Free Methodist Church - Indy"

10:30 AM

Swahili Worship

Downstairs sanctuary

10:35 AM

Chinese Worship

Upper sanctuary

5:00 PM

Spanish Worship

Upper sanctuary

TUESDAY - FRIDAY

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

Office Hours

Phone: 317-898-6456

Email: Office@aldersgatefmc.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Donna Miller - pastordonna@aldersgatefmc.org

Rev. Athumani Mlima - Swahili-speaking pastor

WEDNESDAY

7:00 PM

ZOOM Prayer Group

For the ZOOM link - click here! Contact lauraacabrera@gmail.com for more information or to email your prayer concerns.

Prayer and Praises

THURSDAY

11 AM

1 PM

Upper Sanctuary open for Prayer

Feel free to come and go as desired.

NEW CDC RECOMMENDATIONS

and how it impacts Aldersgate

This past week, U.S. public health officials' guidance on mask-wearing shifted to once again recommend mask-wearing in public indoor settings even for vaccinated people. This change relates increased COVID-19 cases from the highly transmissible Delta variant now prevalent in the U.S.

In keeping with Aldersgate's Plan for Congregational Health and Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we want our actions to be grounded in love and respectful of differing opinions. While masks are not required for indoor Aldersgate services, masks will be available in the foyer for everyone. Don't hesitate to grab one on your way into the sanctuary and slip it on if it might help diminish any uneasiness a mask-wearing friend might have by being in the minority.

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...‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ ...

Mark 12:31 Good News Translation

GOSPEL MUSIC JAMBOREE

Saturday, July 31, 6 - 8 PM

Enjoy two hours of great music in the upper sanctuary. Special guests include Reggie Walters and choir as well as musicians from Aldersgate. See Patrick Dougan or Brenda Williamson for more information.

AUGUST 1

COMBINED SERVICE

You won't want to miss the upcoming combined service with English and Swahili congregations gathering for worship and communion.

The message will be English and translated into Swahili.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED

For Lakeside Elementary

Sales Are Going On Now

Suggested supplies include:

Boxes of 24 crayons
Elmers Glue sticks (no liquid)
Yellow #2 pencils
Regular size box of tissues
Clorox wipes/hand sanitizers
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
Children's face masks
Over the ear head phones

A box for items is in the foyer.

Including a letter or card with words of appreciation to the teachers would be valued.

If desired, you can also order items from Amazon or other online retailers and have them delivered to the church: 9035 E. 21st St., Indlps, IN 46229

AUGUST 8 @ 9:30 AM

SEEKERS CLASS RESUMES

Sunday, August 8 the Seekers Adult Sunday School class will resume meeting in person with Jerry Stevens leading. The class will begin with a 6-week study on Romans by Max Lucado and then determine next steps.

Class will begin at 9:30 am in the fellowship area.

BLOOD DRIVE

August 18, 2 - 7 PM

Roll up your sleeves and save a life by giving blood. A community blood drive is scheduled for August 18 from 2 - 7 PM hosted in the foyer of Aldersgate. Invite your friends and use this link to register.