Summer Phoenix Rising Volunteers Needed

Thanks to all of you who give so much to this very vital ministry.   Each and every month we continue to see men, women and children in need of basic nourishment.   Please consider serving this summer by volunteering to help with any of the following opportunities.  In July: Sandwich making/bag stuffing - evening of 7/9 or Delivering meals - evening of 7/10.  In August: Shopping - to be done the week of 8/10; Sandwich making/bag stuffing - evening of 8/13; or Delivering meals - evening of 8/14. Feel free to contact Amy Niepling for more information.

Make Your Golf Tournament Reservations

This Sunday!

Aldersgate United Methodist Men will be taking Golf Tournament reservations in Wesley Hall at Coffee Hours on Sunday. The UMM Golf Tournament will be held at Andrews AFB on Saturday August 29 starting at 2 p.m. Registration for $80 includes post-golfing dinner, trophies and gift certificates for various feats, small gifts to participants and the opportunity to win a free two-year lease on a Subaru Impreza for a hole-in-one on a specified tee to be named later. UMM also has baseball tickets available for $25 each for the 1:35 p.m. Sunday afternoon, July 19 Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs game.

Women of Faith:

“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed.  Because His compassions fail not.  They are new every morning.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 is the core message of the 2009 Women of Faith Conference “A Grand New Day.”  Participate in discovering how great is His faithfulness through the messages, music and fellowship.  July 31-August 1.  Contact Fran Mueller for more information. Again this year it has been made possible to offer a scholarship ticket program.  Click here for details for nominations and applications.

Possible Aldersgate International Trips: 

In October 2010, Aldersgate will partner with Beth El Hebrew Congregation for a joint journey to the Holy Land.

The trip represents the larger effort of Aldersgate’s pastors to establish a deep and collaborative relationship with Beth El. The Holy Land Trip in 2010 will include congregants from Beth El and, making it unique from most Holy Land trips, will include visits to significant Christian and Jewish sites.  

Another possible trip is to see the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, the summer of 2010. The 11-day trip would begin on July 2, 2010 and include stops in Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. This Passion Play is presented every 10 years. All of those interested in knowing more about this trip will be invited to attend an informational meeting in July when details will be discussed.  

NOTE:  We are trying to determine if there is enough interest to pursue these trips. If you may be interested in attending either trip, please go to the Possible International Trips page and let us know!