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Don't forget to sign up today to have your photo taken
for the NEW Church Pictorial Directory
Have you ever wished you could put a name with a face? Help is on the way! We are producing a pictorial directory for Aldersgate. There is no cost to you or to Aldersgate to have your photograph taken, and for participating you will receive a complimentary 8X10 portrait and a directory.
You wil be able to review your images electronically immediately after they are taken. At that time, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with family and friends. Photos are being scheduled for
• Thursday, February 25, from 2:30 to 9:00 pm
• Friday, February 26, from 2:30 to 9:00 pm, or
• Saturday, February 27, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
You can sign up three ways: Sign up in the fellowship hall after Sunday service, or call the church office. Or, you can visit Church Directory Photo Appointments by clicking here. Then select the number of people in your group, and the calendar will become interactive. Select the date and hour that works for you (open times are in white boxes), and you're all finished!
There is no pressure to purchase anything, and it should be a fun experience for your whole family. Please sign up as soon as it's convenient for you; We need everyone to participate in order to have a complete family directory.
An Evening of Music is a STEP fund-raising success
Saturday, January 23, the Missions Committee partenered with several other churches in St. Louis Park to present An Evening of Music, a community wide concert to raise funds for STEP. The concert featured seven wonderful musical acts including our own Andrew Decker on piano. The event raised $3,425.24 for STEP. Does your Aldersgate group have ideas on how to STEP up to help?
Souper Bowl of Caring supports STEP!
Sunday, February 7, those attending church will be asked to consider a $1 donation, collected by Aldersgate youth as people leave worship. Help make Super Bowl Sunday a Souper Bowl Sunday for those who need STEP's help. Every penny collected will be sent to STEP to purchase supplies for their food shelves.
"Three Women of Faith": Women's Retreat scheduled for Saturday, February 13
The annual Aldersgate women's retreat will be on Saturday, February 13, at Cross Winds UMC in Maple Grove. It will run from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. There is no cost for the retreat, however the group will be going out to lunch so please plan for that. Come and join the fun activities, exploring women of the Bible, fellowship and food! Transportation will be provided from the church. Call the church office to sign up.
Mark your calendar for upcoming Holiday dates
As we enter the Easter season, make sure you have your calendar up to date,
Ash Wednesday will be observed with a special evening service at Aldersgate on Wednesday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Palm Sunday is Sunday, March 28, Good Friday is April 2, and Easter Sunday is April 4.
Lyle, the Kindly Viking comes to Aldersgate on March 5!
Tthe Theatre of the Spirit presentation of Lyle, The Kindly Viking opens Friday evening, March 5, at 7:00 p.m.
The story follows Lyle, the Kindly Viking as he sets out on a personal mission in a "lost" Gilbert & Sullivan opera. What makes Lyle so kindly? You'll have to be there to find out.
To learn more about this production, .
2009-10 Planning Calendar provides a
Snapshot of the Year to come at Aldersgate
If you'd like to know when to look for the Women's Retreat or the exact date of the Children's Pageant, all the answers are in the 2009/10 Planning Calendar. Click here to download a PDF of this document.
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