TRUMPET CALL. March 2019 ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1621 Thornton Ave., Butte

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1 Trumpet Call Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1621 Thornton Ave. Butte, MT CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit US Postage PAID Butte, MT Permit No. 300 TRUMPET CALL March 2019 ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1621 Thornton Ave., Butte Melissa Engel, Pastor : Jim Aldredge* 03: Brandon Robinson* 05: Melissa (Ryan) Kump 07: Owen Bush 07: Josh Robinson* 09: Austin Kingsbury* 11: Daniel Harrington* 12: Ed Dobb 07: Bob & Nita Kingsbury 13: Jean Johnson 14: Quinn Sullivan* 17: Ethan McCaughey* 24: Doc Jordan* 25: John Rich 25: Jake Richards* 30: Becky Rolich Happy March, Church! What a fast, cold month February was. It was a happening month for Aldersgate as we hosted a lovely Spaghetti Dinner for Valentine s Day, as we prepared for Lent that begins this month, as we began the Confirmation process with six middle school students and six adult mentors, as we lifted up our young people as they led Youth Sunday, as we cared for one another, as we served our community, and as we worshiped our Guiding Star and grounded ourselves in our mission and our welcoming statements. Have you seen the constellation our Sunday School children created and the Worship Committee hung in the sanctuary? It is called God s Supportive Home, a symbol of Aldersgate. God s Supportive Home is a good description of the people of Aldersgate. Recently someone shared with me that the first time they attended Aldersgate on a Sunday, they got in the car after worship and said, There is no way it can be like that every Sunday. She had experienced a welcome that she was not used to in church before. She came again and saw that we were radically welcoming and gracious every Sunday. She felt comfort. She felt love. Here at God s Supportive Home, we are entering the season of Lent. Lent is a time of committing to our spiritual disciplines and tends to have a stark feel to it. It is a time of being willing to enter the wilderness with Jesus and journey with Him to the cross. This year, though, we are entering into this time in the spirit of courage and joy, themes that will be explored in worship, the Lenten book study, and Adult Sunday School. My prayer is that as we journey through the wilderness, we can find ourselves embraced by our home in the love of God and one another. Blessings on the journey, dear ones. Be sure to check out the special events coming up this month! You won t want to miss a thing! Love in Christ, +Pastor Melissa

2 Its me to plan another cra night, and I am in need of some help to make this successful. If anyone has any wood pieces laying around, and would like to donate them to cra night please let me know. The last cra night was a huge success, and we went through every piece of wood that I brought. I can only imagine the turn out for this next night. We are in need of all sizes of wood. If you are able to help please call me at Thank you, Lara Robinson Services March 6, :00pm Children s Service 6:00pm Traditional Ash Wednesday Service Mary Petritz Feb 8, 2019 Chuck Richards Feb 17, 2019 Bill Roberts Feb 25, 2019 May they Rest in Peace. We are still in need of someone to take over Vacation Bible School. If anyone is interested and would like to help, or has any questions, please contact Sylvia Marcum at Thank you! Pastor walk-in office hours will be on Tuesday s from 1:30 3pm. She is always available by appointments on other days, to schedule please call the Church Office at Tax Aid will be at the Church, every Thursday, from 9am to 2pm, Feb 7 through April 11.

3 Mountain View/Trinity United Methodist Women The UMW met at the rec room at 1515 Oregon Ave. Louise Flynn and Joyce Clemo were the hostesses. We had lasagna and salad and Joyce provided dessert. Tina Ashley was a big help in prep and serving. Thanks Tina. Carolyn opened the meeting with a reading from the prayer calendar and from Ex.33:7-23. And for our joys and concerns she read "For the Darkness" from the book "Women s Prayers." Most of the meeting was planning for the bake sale which is on March 10th at the church, after services. We do want to have enough Blarney Stones this year, so we are asking you to order as soon as possible. We are meeting on March 7 to make them. The meeting closed with the Lords Prayer. Instead of a program we finished with the scheduling for The UMW will meet March 7 at Linda McElroys for a pizza lunch, and to work on goodies. There will be no program. For ordering Blarney Stones call Carolyn G., , Shirley O , Louise F , Lynn L , Joyce C , or the church office. We appreciate your support. Susannahs will meet at Annie s an March 19, at 11:30. All are welcome. Respectfully submitted Louise Flynn VP

4 UMW BAKE SALE March 10 (after worship) There will be a variety of goodies. Including Blarney Stones, cinna- mon rolls, pies, pot pies, cookies, muffins and cup cakes. We ll be having our annual egg hunt for the children on Easter Sunday. If you would like to donate plasc eggs, or candy, please bring them to the Church Office. If you are bringing candy, please make sure that it is wrapped and small enough to fit inside the eggs. Because of allergies ALL candy needs to be nut-free. Its that time of year again VBS Meeting March 3 (after worship) Looking for volunteers who would like to help out with Vacation Bible School this year. We hope to see you at the meeting. If you would like to help but are unable to attend the meeting, please call Sylvia Marcum at Easter Flowers If you would like to give a donation towards flowers for Easter Sunday in memory or honor of someone, please include the information with your check. You may drop it in the offering plate or bring it by the church office. March Coffee Hour Hosts March 3 - Missions March 10 - SPRC March 17 - Barnabas March 24 - Worship March 31 - Ad Council There are now TWO Communirty Café sign up sheets posted on the Bulletin. We are always looking for volunteers that are wanting to help serve. Yearly Rummage Sale Saturday, March 9 9:00-2:00 Please start bringing your items after February 18th, and place them on the stage neatly. Help with setting up and tearing down is needed, as well as helping with the sale throughout the day. Please contact Bruce Schuelke at for more information. Thank you. We are moving Fat Tuesday to Sunday March 3rd!Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection. Also known as Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras, this enduring celebration has many traditions and deep roots around the world. Bring your favorite dish and join us for great fellowship and festivities! There will also be a Potluck & Talent Show Talent Show!! So if you would like to share your talent, please call the church office to let us know! Sunday, March 3rd at 5PM March s Trumpet Call Thank you to Mt. View/Trinity UMW for hosting the newsletter for March The Saturday ads in the Mt. Standard for March are sponsored by Mt. View/Trinity UMW. Thank you for all you do.

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