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California brings to mind images of Sacramento, beautiful landscapes, and some of the best people you'll find in the good ole US of A.
However, like all states, California has certain places that are going on hard times. These places have an above average percent of people that are living in poverty, out of work, or not making as much as they should be.
With all the talk about income inequality going on around the country, we thought it prudent to take a look at the places in each state that are struggling to make it even as the economy continues to improve. So we set our sites on bringing attention to the places in California that could use a helping hand.
To do so, we analyzed the newest Census data from the American Community Survey for the 427 places in California with more than 5,000 people.
We were left with this set of the ten poorest places in the Golden State for 2018:
- Mendota (Photos)
- Adelanto (Photos)
- Clearlake (Photos)
- Orange Cove (Photos)
- Corning (Photos)
- Arcata (Photos)
- Mcfarland
- Parlier (Photos)
- Calipatria (Photos)
- Woodlake (Photos)
Again, this isn't a commentary on the people that live there or the vibrant culture and traditions of these places. Instead, it's just a look at the facts.
And according to the facts, Mendota is the poorest place in California for 2018.
Rich people not your cup of tea? Feel free to check out the richest places in California or the most dangerous.
For more on how we calculated the top ten, and for more information about these places, read on.
How We Determined The Poorest Places In California For 2018
The first thing that comes to most people's minds when they think about determining the poorest places is to simply the poverty rate. That is, the number of people living below a federally established level of income for a household of a certain size.
However, we don't think that one statistic wholly encompasses what it means to be one of the 'poorest places'. So we looked at this set of criteria from the newly released 2012-2016 American Community Survey:
- Poverty Level
- Median Household Income adjusted for the cost of living
- Unemployment Rate
The 'median household income adjusted for the cost of living' attempts to gauge how expensive it is to live in a place and how that impacts the quality of life. For example, a town might have fewer people living below the official poverty line, but the cost of living is so high they'd still feel poor.
The unemployment rate tries to capture the prospects for improvement in the city or town. If more people are employed, the brighter the future looks and vice versa.
After we collected the data for all 427 places with more than 5,000 people in California, we ranked each place from 1 to 427 for each of the criteria, with 1 being the poorest.
We then averaged all the rankings for a place into a 'Poor Score' with the place having the lowest overall Poor Score, Mendota, crowned the 'Poorest Place In California For 2018'.
You can learn more about the top ten below or skip to the end to see the rankings for all 427 places.
1. Mendota
Population: 11,394Median Income: $26,094
Unemployment Rate: 26.8%
Poverty Rate: 49.5%
More on Mendota: Add A Comment | Data | Jobs
Mendota, unfortunately, ranks as the poorest place in California thanks to combination of low pay and and a lack of jobs.
The city of 11,394 people averages the 3rd lowest median household income in California and the 2nd highest poverty rate. At the very least, the cost of living ranks in the bottom 15% of place in the state, so things like housing are relatively affordable.
2. Adelanto
Population: 32,311Median Income: $29,647
Unemployment Rate: 22.0%
Poverty Rate: 42.2%
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The second poorest city in California is Adelanto.
The city ranks as having the 4th highest incidence of poverty and 7th lowest median household income. However, the unemployment rate 'only' ranks as the 3rd highest in the Golden State.
3. Clearlake
Population: 15,070Median Income: $25,426
Unemployment Rate: 19.5%
Poverty Rate: 38.1%
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Placing as the third poorest city, Clearlake's median income ranks as the 2nd lowest.
And that's a sign that there's a relatively substantial jump in the quality of the economy from second to third place on our list. The poverty rate is 38.1% and ranks near the bottom of places in the state.
But what makes up for the relatively low incomes of the city is its low cost of living. The income you do make here goes further than in most parts of the Golden State.
4. Orange Cove
Population: 9,566Median Income: $27,782
Unemployment Rate: 17.9%
Poverty Rate: 51.6%
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Orange Cove ranks as the fourth poorest place in California.
The town ranks as having the 5th lowest median household income and the 1st highest incidence of poverty in the state.
That being said, there's still a ton of cultural diversity in the city as it hosts many events throughout the year.
5. Corning
Population: 7,548Median Income: $31,333
Unemployment Rate: 21.8%
Poverty Rate: 38.8%
More on Corning: Add A Comment | Data | Jobs
The fifth poorest city in California is Corning.
The city ranks as having the 13th lowest median income in the state. However, an extremely low cost of living prevents a good number of folks from living in poverty as the poverty rate only ranks as the 7th highest in California.
Still not the best news for Corning.
6. Arcata
Population: 17,775Median Income: $31,180
Unemployment Rate: 16.4%
Poverty Rate: 40.1%
More on Arcata: Add A Comment | Data | Jobs
Arcata ranks as the sixth poorest place in the Golden State.
It ranks as having the 5th highest incidence of poverty and the 20th highest unemployment rate.
7. Mcfarland
Population: 13,391 Median Income: $33,687
Unemployment Rate: 17.5%
Poverty Rate: 37.7%
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McFarland places as the seventh poorest city in California.
The city of over 13,391 ranks as having the 10th highest incidence of poverty in the state. However, it has a very low cost of living which helps to pay the bills each month.
8. Parlier
Population: 14,953Median Income: $30,556
Unemployment Rate: 14.5%
Poverty Rate: 43.9%
More on Parlier: Add A Comment | Data | Jobs
Parlier ranks as the eighth poorest city in California.
The big issue for the town is the unemployment rate which ranks as the 33rd highest in the state.
9. Calipatria
Population: 7,511Median Income: $34,800
Unemployment Rate: 17.4%
Poverty Rate: 33.5%
More on Calipatria: Add A Comment | Data | Jobs
Calipatria couldn't stay out of the top ten poorest places in California; it ranks number 9.
While the median income is the 19th lowest, there are a substantial number of people that live below the poverty line. Overall, Calipatria ranks as having the 15th most people living in poverty of all the places we analyzed in California.
10. Woodlake
Population: 7,567Median Income: $34,583
Unemployment Rate: 15.8%
Poverty Rate: 33.2%
More on Woodlake: Add A Comment | Data | Jobs
And rounding out the top ten poorest cities in California is Woodlake.
The city of 7,567 people ranks in the bottom 20% for both median income and poverty rate in the Golden State.
There You Have It – The Poorest Places In California For 2018
Like we said earlier, when we set out to identify the poorest places in California, we weren't sure what we'd encounter, but it ended up being some of the best places to live in California.
When you look at the data, the cities and places mentioned above meet the criteria for being at the very bottom of the income ladder for everyone that lives there.
If you're curious enough, here are the richest cities in California, according to data:
Richest: Los Altos
2nd Richest: Mill Valley
3rd Richest: Los Altos Hills
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I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful surprise. I am simply blessed to have such wonderful friends. I am sure that being bikini babes on a cruise or ski bunnies on the slopes would have been much more fun than taking a billion bathroom breaks and ordering shirley temples for your pregnant friend in slightly overcast Seattle! Thanks for being so selfless and chosing to spend your time off throwing me a baby shower instead. I love you all so much (and might or might not be crying as I type this)! Luke cannot wait to meet his eight crazy aunties! I know this...he is one lucky little boy to be loved by all of you!

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A low energy light fitting uses low energy light bulbs so it requires less electricity than a standard light fitting.
It's worth noting that low voltage lighting is not the same as low energy lighting. We have an article explaining why low voltage lighting is not low energy lighting.
To further complicate matters are various types of low energy light bulb available, the common ones are LED, cold cathode, and compact fluorescent.
|LED bulbs are great for effect lighting such as inside a wardrobe, or to highlight a shelf display, or mark the edge of the decking your garden, but the brightness doesn't match cold cathode or compact fluorescent. This means that they are not really suitable for lighting a whole room.
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|Compact fluorescent bulbs are the best choice for general lighting, as they produce a lot of light, use up to 80% less power than incandescent bulbs and do not reach high temperatures.
If for no other reason, you should use low energy lighting to save money. Electricity is expensive and you pay for the amount that you use, so if you use less you pay less - it's that simple!
By using less electricity the power stations have to generate less, so they burn less coal and gas and so release less carbon into the atmosphere - this has to be a good thing.
If you're building a new home, or extending your an exiting one, you are likely to be required to install low energy lighting.
One step further than just using low energy light bulbs is to use a dedicated low energy light fitting. A dedicated low energy light fitting will only accept low energy light bulbs. It's not physically possible to install a normal incandescent bulb because the lamp holders have a different type of connection.
The current building regulations (part L) require dedicated low energy lighting to be installed in at least 30% of habitable rooms. All of our low energy light fittings meet this requirement.
As with normal light bulbs there are a variety of lamp holders and lamp caps that are used solely for low energy light bulbs. We have a page that shows the different types of lamp holders and lamp caps commonly in use today.
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Columbia, SC - COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina legislators have given initial approval to a bill directing the state's environmental agency to expedite offshore drilling applications after federal restrictions are removed.
A Senate panel voted 4-1 Wednesday to advance the measure to the full Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
The bill would direct the state Department of Health and Environmental Control to speedily review any application for a permit for offshore exploration, drilling or production for oil and gas.
Sen. Jake Knotts opposed the measure, saying he disagreed with expediting applications.
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Our 3 Sister City Student Exchange students from Handa, Japan arrived in Midland on Monday, July 23 and stayed until Sunday, August 12. Yuki, Yuka, and Risa enjoyed 3 wonderful weeks with our 9 host families experiencing American life - and sharing some of their Japanese life with us, too!
Watch the slideshow above to see some of the students' adventures during their stay.
The 2019 Student Exchange - which will send 3 Midland-area students to Japan - will begin accepting applications in early 2019. Stay tuned!
If you have questions about how the student exchange program works, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Hear from the 2017 Sister City Student Ambassadors
Midland High School sophomores Justin Witt and John White and H.H. Dow High School junior Sarah Brandstadt were selected from a competitive field of applicants based on a number of factors, including interest in Japanese culture, academic and extracurricular achievements, demonstration of leadership and personal strengths. The students stayed with host families for three weeks from mid-July to August.
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Every year, the cities of Handa, Japan, and Midland, Michigan take part in an exchange of high school students. During odd-numbered years, Midland sends students to Handa; during even-numbered years, Handa students visit Midland. The purpose of the exchange is to build friendships between sister cities, and to provide an opportunity for youth to experience a different culture.
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Whether Midland is sending or receiving students, each participant stays with host families during their 3-week stay. These host families help the students immerse themselves into the culture of their host country by coordinating fun activities, cooking meals, and sharing their families' day-to-day lives. In addition, the Sister City program in each country provides a schedule of events and activities for the entire group to participate in together.
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The award of substantial public sector research funding to SPRINT-TB is a testament to the scientific quality and clinical impact of the work we do. However, the process of securing public sector funding requires substantial time - usually at least 18 months for rigorous international and local review before funding is awarded and available for use.
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Chloé Resort 2014.
Loose, fluffed pants, relaxed silhouettes, few feminine dresses, but mostly this collection is about volume. As the designer Clare Waight Keller said : "It's easy for me to wear. "I'm not a supermodel proportion, and it's obviously bringing a versatility to other women as well." Favorite pieces of the collection : the neoprene flats with the golden bands and the two-tone pants.
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August 29th, 2017
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"The 4 new Tide-Class Tankers are currently being built in South Korea and will be operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
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The more things change, the more they stay the same—especially when it comes to the world of retail. Though the industry is shifting to accommodate a world of increasingly digital and mobile customers, attendees at Shop.org's Annual Summit this week were quick to note that above all, serving the customer is key.
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2. Deliver seamless experiences. "Omni-channel" and "multi-channel" were big buzzwords at the conference, as HSN's Bill Brand pointed out. While digital marketers touted the importance of creating unique content for all social media channels to reach engaged customers, direct marketing is still effective in getting customers to hit the "buy" button. Use an integrated approach to get the most reach.
3. Find your mobile fit. Unsurprisingly, mobile continues to be the fastest growing channel for many attendees and is still accelerating. Responsive design is still on everyone's lips. Make sure the mobile strategy you pursue aligns to your business to better attract and retain customers. Are you really ready for a responsive site? Side note: A well thought out mobile strategy is an excellent way to connect with your audience, too (see point #1).
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Athena Calderone, Interior Designer/
As New York Fashion Week is in full swing, we decided to profile one of our favourite New Yorkers. Athena Calderone is an iconic interior designer, darling of the NYC social scene and creator of the visual treat-of-a blog, Eye Swoon. Her home in Dumbo, with spectacular views back across Manhattan, has been swooned over by all the elite design magazines. So it was an honor for the Beauticate team to step inside, and find out how Athena maintains her flawless beauty.
My personal style is definitely about extremes….
I am usually either wearing a very short or very long and flowy dress, probably representing the contradictory sides of myself. Sophisticated tailored edgy and sexy all at once! Most of us are defined by contradictions – it makes us interesting. Design should never strike just one note. I love combining polarizing qualities – using elements that seem like they shouldn't work, but do – because I think it creates a tension that brings intrigue and curiosity to a space. So a clean environment with eclectic oddities, luxurious textures next to raw, old piece with new….that's what gives a room character and depth.
I tend to be a little schizophrenic in everything I do;
One day I want to feel like a hippie in a rustic flea market and the next I want to feel lush and sophisticated. This is obvious in the way I dress from day to day and in my homes. For me, interiors happened by accident through designing my own homes with my dear friend and now business partner, John Rawlins. He helped me see that I had a unique eye in curating a room and encouraged me to refine and further my "knack for design" and go back to school.
Style & beauty are about giving yourself license to express yourself….
I either go either super natural and beachy with no makeup or completely pulled together in a stunning fashion frock with a red lip. I use YSL Touché Eclat Foundation and Nars Dragon Girl Lip Pencil. I also always use a cream blush or cheek stain.
I just feel more put together in a matte red lip for night – always Nars Dragon Girl, but lately for summer Nars Red Square (a bit more orangey). I suppose my trip is the matte lip pencil – it just stays on for hours!
My mother was - and still is - stunning.
She always held herself with grace and elegance and was always put together, even to run to the corner market. I certainly appreciated her attention to detail and appreciation of beauty.
I suppose my favourite feature is my sharp bone structure. But really beauty comes from within – my husband makes me feel like the most beautiful woman alive.
Both my parents were hairdressers, so I literally grew up in a hair salon.
Sweeping the hair was a favorite pastime. We always had great hair products and I definitely experimented with perms and straighteners over the years. But now I'm a wash and go gal. I never blow dry my hair and barely use any product in it. Only if it is humid will I blow-dry my bangs with my fingers. I never use a brush – unless my hair is wet after the shower. I use Keratin treatments in my hair in summer to avoid frizz.
I like my hair either severe with bangs and shorter (shoulder length), or long wavy and one length. So polarizing again, but it's been a while since I have gone the au natural route.
Scent evokes memory…
…a time and a place, like no other sensory experience so I do like to connect scent with travel. I love single note floral oils, like the ones my dear friend Leilani creates for Leilani Bishop Fragrance. Jasmine & Orange Blossom I swoon for!
Sleep is my beauty trick…
I absolutely need 8 hours to feel well rested and bright – both in my appearance and in the energy I exude. I'm rather grumpy and miserable without it, actually.
I couldn't live without Herbal Wellness formula and oregano oil when I begin to feel under the weather. I'm also a big fan of probiotics.
Cooking in the kitchen creating meals is where I'm happiest!
I approach design & food in the same way, adding layers and texture, balancing flavors and unexpected elements. Food, hosting, and the combination of flavors and textures is a creative process for me that feeds my soul, it's a massive piece of who I am. I am passionate about cooking local, seasonal food and gathering around the kitchen island with friends and family. The kitchen represents togetherness & puts a smile on my face.
I always eat non-processed local and seasonal produce.
I cook and eat a Mediterranean diet – lots of fish and lemon and olive oil and everything has a ton of bright herbs! My favorite is a local white fish cooked on the grill on either cedar planks or on a bed of sliced lemons, always served with an herby & lemony salsa verde. It is bright, fresh and delish! In the summer I love fresh baby heirloom tomatoes with shallots olive oil lemon and torn summer abundant basil from the garden.
I love making things beautiful.
When I'm designing a space I can always trace the inspiration back to a singular moment or image that gave me the vision for the complete room. The same thing happens with an amazing bite of food. Suddenly I'll find myself running out to re-create it and add my own twist. Eye Swoon became a way for me to group all those fragmented moments and give them one voice that speaks to all the sides of me, the design-addict, the fashion-lover, the food-obsessed, the mum, the wife. And hopefully it can do the same for people that share those interests and seek out inspiration.
Story by Jessica Burdon. Photography by Jonathan Bookallil. Hair by Niko Weddle. Makeup by Ellen Guhin.


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The Corpus Christi Hammerheads have announced the signing of one of the Intense Football League's most prolific defensive players. The Hammerheads re-signed veteran defensive back and linebacker Roy Salas, who was part of the team's inaugural season in 2004 and who now holds nearly every one of the IFL's major defensive career records.
"Roy was here when we started, and not only is he one of the best defensive players in the league today, but he's also one of the Intense Football League's all-time best," Hammerheads owner Chad Dittman said. "No one in the league's history has more tackles or interceptions than Roy. Statistically, he's the best defensive player the league has ever seen."
Salas started at linebacker in 2007 and later moved to defensive back. He was credited with a team-high 82 tackles, including 49 solo tackles. Salas averaged 5.9 tackles per game, which was the league's second-best average last season. The Hammerheads, who reached the Intense Bowl III in August, had the IFL's second-ranked defense in 2007.
The 2008 season will be Salas' fifth with the Hammerheads. Salas joined the team in 2004 when it was first formed in Corpus Christi. He made the team that season through an open tryout. He has led the team in tackles in each of his seasons and has led the IFL in tackles in each of the last two. As a rookie in 2004, Salas set an IFL record with 13 interceptions. Today, he is among the IFL's all-time interception leaders with 28 career interceptions. He is also the league's all-time leading tackler.
In 2006, he moved from defensive back to linebacker and was named the IFL's Defensive Player of the Year. He had three interceptions and was credited with breaking up 12 passes.
A native of San Antonio, Salas played high school football at St. Anthony's Catholic School and then played in the college level at Ottawa University in Kansas.
Salas said being a part of the Hammerheads' organization for a fifth year is all about family.
"The Hammerheads give me and a bunch of other guys an opportunity to play professional football close to home," Salas said. "If it wasn't for Chad Dittman and the IFL, I would probably being playing football and raising my family in Kansas. Playing here allows me to give my family an upbringing like the one I was given in South Texas."
Roy lives in Corpus Christi with his wife, Sylvia, and their children Destini, Daisi, and R.J. The couple is expecting a fourth child.


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2012 – A Must Watch!
Roland Emmerich is back, and this time he goes big with 2012. With the line of movies in his bag, he can be titled undoubtedly as the 'master of disaster movies', and I think 2012 is his best movie till date.
Many believe that a movie is fueled by its 'story', which plays a vital role in its critical success. If you've got a strong story, a mediocre direction will sail the movie safe into the hearts of millions and also into the banks, of course. Well, if you're one of those believers, then this is not the one for you, because this doesn't quite have a story as such.
I think that's obvious from the title and the marketing the filmmakers have done thus far, but what makes the movie so special is its relentless depiction of the apocalypse with its state-of-the-art special effects and CGI, which no matter however scientifically inaccurate, is bound to blow your mind, and keep you ultra-thrilled at the edge of your seats.
For me it was a movie of a lifetime. I booked for a matinee on a Sunday afternoon when I was in Cochin last week. I was more than surprised to the see the crowd. It was overwhelming, something that you never see in Kerala. There was obvious applauses and whistling during the movie, but the defining moment for me came when the audience (not all, but most of the fraction) gave kind of a standing ovation when the director's name was splashed in the end credits, which is fascinating because most of the people in Kerala don't know or rather don't care who the director is, they just came to see the earthquakes, and the volcanic eruptions, the Tsunami and stuff.
Like many of his movies, 2012 too has a hell lot of destruction, but this time it's too splendid, most of the time. The story goes by the protagonist, Jack Curtis, played by John Cusack, a divorcee, who is supposed to save his ex-wife and children from the destined wrath of gods. As I said before, 2012 is not really about the story; it's about the breathtaking scenes that almost visualize how the end of the world is going to be, if there was one.
Although there are a lot negative critics, who say 2012 relies on a lot of CGI and has no substance, but people, this is a disaster movie, and I'd say Mr. Emmerich is successful once again in doing what he does best, 'making us feel to our hearts that we're nothing but tiny little helpless creatures, and our fates are decided elsewhere'.


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Family Fall Festival
It's that time of year again! As the weather gets cooler and leaves start to cover the ground, we look forward to
hosting our annual Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28th, from 3:00 'til 6:00 pm! Please invite neigh-
bors, friends, grandkids, and anyone else you know! We are looking for hosts to provide a decorated car "trunk"
as well as donations of candy and cupcakes. We are also looking for helpers to cook, provide games, and
supervise some fun activities. Click HERE to sign up.
We will have games ready to be led by both youth and adults. We will offer bounce houses and slides, a cupcake
walk, and hot dogs and popcorn in addition to trunk or treat and fun games! Be sure to wear your best
Halloween costume!
You can sign up at the Welcome station outside the Sanctuary. There will be bins for candy donations on the table
outside the church office .
What is "Trunk or Treat"? Trunk or Treat is a fun way of sharing candy and treats with church friends and neigh-
bors without going door-to-door. We invite families to bring their cars to church, open the trunk, and decorate
with a theme of their choice. In the past, we have had some great scary-themed trunks, princess trunks, game
trunks, harvest trunks – almost anything you or your family likes! Simply come early, decorate your trunk, and
share candy or goodies with trick or treaters like you would at home. Remember to sign up so we can keep track
of how many trunks we have!
Saturday, October 28th
3:00 pm til 6:00 pm
FLC Back Parking Lot
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Trick/Treat UNICEF 7 Sunday Worship & 14
BackPack Ministry 8 Special Services 14
October Birthdays 2 Garden Work Day 8 Blessing of the Animals 15
Wednesday Night Live 3 Food Pantry 9 Thank you(s) 16
M&M Survey 4 Underwear & Sock Drive 9 Thanksgiving 16
Youth Sunday School 4 Ladies Who Lunch 9 Extravagant Generosity 17
New Classes* Jesus Creed 5 PrimeTimers 10 Lay Servants 18-19
& Reel Spirituality 5 Families Moving Forward 10
Duke Day Event 6 Barrel of Joy 10
Coming Soon 6 Music Notes 11-12
Everything KIDS 7 Worship Servants 13
Evelyn Johnson 10/01 Gene Bell 10/18
John McAllister 10/01 Baylis Healy 10/18
Tom Petrosky 10/01 Ted Verble II 10/18
Aden Cone 10/04 Beth Sturkey 10/19
Rob Panza 10/04 Beth Menchini 10/21
Kim Alford 10/05 Betty Jane Upchurch 10/21
Aaron Dernosek 10/05 Joe Clark 10/22
George Carver 10/07 Abigail Lowans 10/22
Ryan Turley 10/07 Jeff Sturkey 10/23
Cameron Nye 10/08 Ella Thomas 10/23
Oscar Swenson 10/08 Courtney West 10/23
John Teunis 10/09 Linda Berini 10/25
Julian Upchurch 10/09 Laura Fogle 10/25
Jacquelyn Andrews 10/10 Leigh Anne Berini 10/26
Jennifer Clark 10/11 William Hofmann 10/26
Rob Hogarth 10/11 Regan Andrews 10/27
Darlene Marlow 10/11 Dylan Morgan 10/27
Rose Smith 10/11 Andrea Stewart 10/27
Justice Roberts 10/12 Sarah Walker 10/27
Lisa Clark 10/13 Debbie Edge 10/29
Dawn Eckhoff 10/16 Andrew Petry 10/30
Beth Osteen 10/16 Justin Drake 10/31
Join us on Wednesday evenings. We will meet together for a meal
at 5:30 pm and then break into various class opportunities for
children, youth, and adults. The cost for a meal is $6.50 per adult
and $3.50 youth (through 5th grade), or $20 per family max.
One of the things we need for our Wednesday night meals is
groups willing to be responsible to be the dinner host for specific
It is a wonderful way to raise a little money for your favorite mission area, and it provides a much needed
and very welcomed service to your church family. It's also a fun way to build community within your own
small group. Please contact Barbara Atkinson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 919-638-5711 to schedule a date for
your group. The best dates – and menus - go fast, so call soon !
WNL Menus
10/4 PrimeTimers Baked potato bar, salad
10/11 Haiti Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad
10/18 Guatemala Ham, mac & cheese, salad
10/25 Agape Soup bar, salad
Our fall season of classes will continue through November 15th. Nursery will be provided for infants and
toddlers. Please see below for class descriptions.
All of our children from preschool age through 5th grade are invited to participate in these special activities
on Wednesday Night. These will include singing and preparing music to sing in worship, and will also touch
on various arts including painting, puppets, bells, drama, gardening, and other engaging activities. There is
always a lot of variety and fun! (continues on page 12)
This year lay leadership is conducting a Missions and Ministries Survey, also known as
the M&M Survey. The survey is much shorter and easier than surveys we have had in the
past, and there is plenty of opportunity for you to provide input and offer ways that you
can share in the life of our church.
Additionally, there will be a one-page survey that the North Carolina Conference of Unit-
ed Methodist Church is sponsoring that measures information about your discipleship
journey in relation to your life of worship, hospitality, obedience, service, openness, and
generosity. This information is shared anonymously with our church and conference, and
personally, with you when you complete the survey. (To see an instructional video about
these surveys, click HERE )
YOU CAN COMPLETE BOTH SURVEYS AT ONCE BY clicking HERE NOW. We
encourage everyone to participate. You might even be rewarded with a small packet of
We have a new Sunday School curriculum and format for our
youth and we need your help. Did you know that an over-
whelming majority of Christians make the decision to follow
Jesus before age 18? This is such a formative age for our
students grades 6-12, and we have many opportunities to serve
as mentors and friends as they grow in their faith during this
time. If you are willing to spend time with our youth in Sunday
School either once or twice a month, or even as a sub, please
contact Pastor of Christian Formation Eric Prenshaw,
In this study we will look at what spiritual formation would have
looked like during Jesus' day using this wonderful book by Scot
McKnight. When Jesus was asked by a religious scribe where to
begin one's life in spiritual formation, Jesus shared with him what
we know as the Great Commandment. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and
Leviticus 19:18, Mark 12:28-31). The principle of Christian spiritual
formation is that a spiritually formed person loves God and loves others. This is a great introduction to the
Christian spiritual life with many rich insights for wherever you are in your journey with Jesus.
The lessons follow this pattern:
Session 1: The Jesus Creed
Session 2: Do You Need a New Beginning?
Session 3: What Has God Called You to Become?
Session 4: How is God Calling You to Compassion?
Session 5: What Kind of Society Should Christians Make?
Session 6: Yes, Disciples Fail … Living the Jesus Creed
Along with the reading for each week, the participants will memorize the Great Commandment and include it
as a part of their prayer life for the duration of the study.
What role does film play in our faith? How can Christians watch visual media with wisdom and grace, noticing
both connection and dissonance between God's story and the stories of pop culture? Visual media, whether it be
through movies, television, or even YouTube videos have become the primary language of storytelling in our
culture today. In this 6-week study led by Eric Prenshaw and John Hall, we will examine how to view film
through the lens of faith and notice where Christ may be present. We will discover ways that God's story can be
revealed in film and pop culture, while also recognizing the need to watch film with discernment and critical
thought. We will discuss film more broadly, but also look at specific films and clips, including
Star Wars, The Matrix, The Truman Show, Wall-E, and others. There will be lots of room for
class input and discussion, so let us know what films you might want to explore!
The Aldersgate United Methodist Men will once again prepare our soon-to
be-famous Brunswick Stew and BBQ. Our stew and BBQ sale this year will be on
Saturday, November 4th.
Beginning Oct 8th, you can preorder your stew on the Aldersgate.org website and at
the Welcome Center outside the Sanctuary. Order early, as we usually sell out! Stew
is still $8.00 per quart, and BBQ is $8.00 per pound. Pick-up starts at 1:00 pm on
November 4th in the Aldersgate Family Life Center and wraps up at 4:00 pm. Please
plan to pick up your orders that day; our cooler and freezer space is extremely limited.
Proceeds from our stew and BBQ sale help us support various missions and
NC Conference United Methodist Men Duke Day 2017 – sharing our faith, enjoying
ACC football. The annual Duke Day event for conference men and their guests will be
Saturday, October 21st for the Duke-Pittsburgh football game.
UMM groups from across the NC Conference sponsor young men for a day of fun,
food, and fellowship. This event is designed to reach out to youth throughout our
conference area with the love of Christ, giving them what they need (a relationship
with Jesus and Godly men) in the context of what they want (food and football.)
Over the years, numerous young men's lives have been impacted positively through this event. Aldersgate
UMM sponsors Duke Day with cooking and serving lunch for the men and youth partaking in this event. To
get involved in this important ministry to the young men throughout eastern North Carolina, contact Brandon
Mitchell at firstname.lastname@example.com or call the church office. Tickets to this event are available at $25 per
person and include praise and worship, tailgate lunch, and a game ticket. To purchase tickets contact: Paul
Wilson at email@example.com.
Oct. 29th * 5th Sunday Worship Service * United Methodist Men's Day *
Guest Speaker: Wally Mills
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We have 4 children's classes divided by age level. Each class is listed below along
with where they meet and the lead teacher. We have many other teachers who serve
in our Sunday School program and would love to have you involved if you are inter-
ested. We hope your children will be a part of this wonderful time of being shaped in
their faith.
2s and 3s—Room 103—Charlotte O'Brien
PreK-K—Room 101—Evelyn Johnson
1st-2nd Grade—Room 107—Megan Andrews
3rd-5th Grade—Room 210—Sandra Reynolds
The curriculum that we use is called "Deep Blue." With Deep Blue, children will make Bible stories, Bible
people, and Bible passages a part of their lives. They will also come to know the Bible as THEIR book and
find ways to let the Bible speak to them today! Deep Blue incorporates Bible stories, science activities,
arts and crafts, animated video storytelling, and active games into a lived-faith experience that will help
children discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ today! This month, they are learning about
focusing on how we listen to God.
This fall, our children will be leading a fundraiser called Trick-or Treat for UNICEF. They will learn
about the needs of kids around the world who need medicine, food, clean water, emergency relief, and
education. UNICEF works to give these children healthier lives and brighter futures. Starting in mid-
October, boxes will be distributed in children's Sunday School classes. Whether it is on Halloween or
before and after, you are invited to make donations.
Then in November, the 3rd-5th grade class will collect the boxes and contribute the proceeds to
UNICEF. $5 can provide 13 doses of the measles vaccine. $15 can provide a child with clean, safe water
for one year. $50 can provide 35 malnourished children with lifesaving nutrition for one day. $165 can
provide a bicycle to deliver medicine to children. Parents, we hope your child will participate. We hope
you will be generous as our children lead us in this wonderful mission project.
The Community Backpack Ministry is
back in full swing as we continue to pro-
vide food each week for 80 students at
Riverside High School who have been
identified as "food challenged." Our first
role is to stock the pantry (housed at Beth-
any UMC) by purchasing food at "good
prices" as we rely solely on funds donated
to the Ministry. Our second role is to pack
the food and deliver it to the school for the
students to take home over the weekend.
Many of these students receive free
breakfast and lunch at school and may not have any food source when school is not in session. Each
weekend pack includes 2 protein items, 2 fruits, 2 vegetables, 2 pastas, 2 breakfast items, 2 juices, and 2
You may be wondering who these students are. Some live with their families but just don't have enough
food, others live-in with someone and have no regular food source, others are literally homeless. Hard to
imagine, right?
YOU can help by letting us know when you find good deals on the seven categories of items needed, by
donating money for the purchases (just put Community Backpack on the memo line of a check or on an
envelope), and/or by helping with the packing and delivering to the school. Aldersgate is in charge of
packing every third week and our upcoming dates are Thursday, October 12th, Thursday, November 2nd,
and Monday, November 20th when we will be "double packing" for the long Thanksgiving weekend, and
Thursday, December 14.
On our packing dates we meet at Bethany at 12:30 and are usually finished around 1:30. If you would like
to help with the packing, please let Kay Edwards or Barbara Snyder know so we can add you to the list to
be reminded of packing opportunities. AND, you can always just show up! You will be greeted with open
arms and will feel "strangely warmed."
Come grow with us in the Genesis Garden!
Work days in the garden are scheduled for Wednesdays from 6 pm-8 pm. Come late or leave early if needed.
Many hands make for light work, and we're excited to see what God is doing through the soil here at
Aldersgate UMC. For more information, contact Pastor Eric at email@example.com.
Food needs for October are canned fruit, shelf-stable milk, and soup.
Please place your donations in the Food Pantry closet across from the
Wesley Room in the Sanctuary building.
UNDERWEAR & SOCKS DRIVE will be from
October 1st - Oct 28th. The Durham Food Pantry
Network will have collection bins located outside the
Wesley Room and in the lobby of the Family Life
Center beginning Oct. 1st. All items should be new
and in packages. Financial donations are always
Please make your check payable to Aldersgate UMC Urban Ministries with UNDERWEAR/SOCKS Drive in the
memo line. You may also donate at the Fall Festival Trunk or Treat event, Saturday, October 28th.
LADIES WHO LUNCH * If you are a lady of the church, retired or otherwise, and available to go to lunch
on a Friday, please join us! We will be gathering at a local cafeteria on the
second Friday of every other month to have lunch and just enjoy each
other's company!
We can gather at the church at 12 noon and take the bus, or carpool, so that
we don't all have to drive to the destination. If you need a ride from home,
call Judy Alford at 919-210-4146.
The next luncheon will be November 10th at K & W Cafeteria, Chapel Hill.
So mark your calendar "Ladies Who Lunch," and let's do lunch!
Dates planned for 2017:
November 10, K & W Cafeteria (road trip), Chapel Hill
PRIMETIMERS will meet on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
A T 11:45 in the Wesley Room. Please bring your favorite dish to
share. Our speaker will be our own Bob Elium who will share
photos and talk on what goes on when the Railroad has derail-
ments, the steps that are taken to find the cause, and how Bob's
former job fit in when those things happened.
There will be no meeting on Thursday, October 19 because we are going to tour the Wake Forest
Institute for Regenerative Medicine in Winston-Salem. They engineer laboratory-grown organs
implanted into humans. They are working to engineer more than 30 different replacement tissues
and organs and developing healing cell therapies. As of right now, we have a few empty seats on
the bus, so if anyone from Church would like to go, please contact Joyce Mackin at
919-381-6687 by Monday, October 16th.
Families Moving Forward * Homeless Shelter for Families
The available times for serving the families at FMF will be:
Monday, October 9th and Thursday, October 12th
If you would like to help with food, serving food, tutoring or child care, please
email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Families Moving Forward has asked us to collect items for the families so that when they move into their own
homes, they will have some of the essentials they will need to get started.
Twin or full sheets sets, plus blankets or comforters
Gift cards from Visa, Walmart, Target, or gas cards
Cleaning supplies and paper goods
The collection barrel is in the hall outside the Wesley Room.
PAGE 11 LOVING (Love God Through Worship and Love Our Neighbor Through Service)
MUSIC NOTES - Nan de Andrade
CHANCEL Choir * IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!
Our Chancel choir is getting started on their Christmas Cantata, Hope, by Joel
Raney. Hope tells the story of Christ's birth in a contemporary gospel style.
There are original songs and familiar carols throughout – infused with gospel,
soul, and even a touch of the blues! We are sharing this cantata on Sunday
evening, December 10 at 6:30 pm, with the choir from McMannen UMC as
well as singers from other North Durham UMC's. We would love to welcome
some "seasonal singers" to our choir for this exciting service. You are welcome
to join us for rehearsals on Wednesday nights and/or there are also Saturday
rehearsal options as well with McMannen (email me for a schedule). Our motto
is "the more, the merrier," because we love to welcome more singers!! If you
love to sing praise to God, you don't need a solo voice or to commit to be at
every service all year; we truly invite you – as you are, when you can! All
voices are needed. Lately, we are especially praying for some singers who will
help grow our 8:30 service choir. For more information, see any choir member or Nan.
ALDERSGATE'S GOT TALENT! PEW SCOUTS are asked to help our music ministry to grow.
If you hear a beautiful voice somewhere near you, take a card from our pew rack and nomi-
nate that person for our choir! Just drop the card into the offering plate or to Nan's mail box,
and we'll let him or her know that a "little bird told us" to invite them to choir ministry!
Thanks for your help!
DRAMA MINISTRY CASTING CALL! We welcome anyone interested in
sharing short worship skits, monologues, or readers' theatre to enhance worship to join our
growing new Drama Ministry. Emily Wike, an excellent drama teacher in our public schools
and arts programming, is helping us get this new ministry off the ground. The vision is to
gather quarterly, to plan together, sharing some scripts for upcoming services in the next few months (our goal is
one each 4-6 weeks). Then, we'll divide up the scripts and plan for rehearsal times for the casts (probably Mon/
Tue for a couple of weeks in advance of each performance).
If you are interested or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Emily Wike
(firstname.lastname@example.com) or Nan de Andrade (firstname.lastname@example.com).
SEEKING ARTISTS! What do you do that helps you to connect to God and worship? Paint? Dance?
Write Poems? Photography? Draw or Doodle? Prayer-walk? Would you be willing to share your worship art with
our children next year? At each Wednesday Night Live for Kids, in addition to singing, we introduce our children
(pre-K – 5th graders) to another worship art. Usually over 3-4 weeks' time, a church member joins us, first shar-
ing about their worship art/activity, and then offers the children an experience in worship in their creative way.
Last year, we enjoyed everything from exercise to mosaics! For the upcoming year, we will need about 10 more
artists to come and share how they connect with God through art, activities, or interests. Please let Nan know if
you can help!
Each week, we'll sing for 30 minutes and in the second half-hour, we'll explore other worship arts! Our choir
curriculum is called "Growing in Grace," and this year's theme is ALL CREATION SINGS. The children will be
learning songs to share with the congregation about every 4-6 weeks, and also learning music and worship leader-
ship skills. We'll share our "other" worship arts with the church as well. Check out our Shutterfly memories book
on the Welcome Table in the Narthex to see the fun we had last year! PLEASE JOIN US! WE NEED OUR
About 20 of our choir are attending a special
retreat at Lake Junaluska Oct. 20-22 this
year. At this retreat, we're joining with
choirs from all over the Southeast to learn
some anthems together, as well as enhance
our ministry skills with workshops on tech-
nique, Methodist history, other worship arts,
and more─all in beautiful Maggie Valley at
the height of fall colors! So, here's your
postcard from your choir: "Having a wonder-
ful time! Wish you were here!" Thanks for
your support.
Our handbell choir is a precious and fragile gift! What is required is 12-14 musicians
who are willing to faithfully give an evening each week to rehearse, as well as to com-
mit to performance dates that work for all! As you can imagine, life can easily get in
the way of this, with work, injuries, moves, and illness. But God is continuing to smile
on our ministry! I know some about the sacrifices that make this reality. Join me in a
big thank you to our 2017 Ringers: Rochelle Nye, Rick Kreiselman, Verona Gillespie,
Gina Culbreth, Kathy Chmielewski, Sharon MacLaurin, Karen Bowen, Debbie Sykes,
Nancy Hargis, Katherine Siler, Anabela Mendes, and Peggy Allen, our regular subs,
Harper de Andrade and Jeanette Duke and our sometimes-subs, Lynn Wilfong, Sandra
Reynolds, and Michelle Tucker. (Paula James, get well soon!)
Music and Arts explorations each week! For Age 4 (pre-K) to
5th graders (As we grow, we hope to be able to create 2 groups!)
Led by Nan de Andrade, assistants, and varied Worship Artists
from our own congregation! Assistants are needed to simply add
more love and care for the children as they learn. Please contact
Nan if you'd like to hang out with these beautiful little people!
Each week, we sing for 30 minutes, and during the second half-hour, we explore other worship arts!
(This month is drumming and prayer ministry.) Our choir curriculum is called "Growing in Grace," and
this year's theme is ALL CREATION SINGS. The children will be learning songs to share with the
congregation about every 4-6 weeks, and also learning music and worship leadership skills. We share
our "other" worship arts with the church as well. Check out our Shutterfly memories book on the
Welcome Table in the Narthex to see the fun we had last year! PLEASE JOIN US! WE NEED OUR
by Rev. Nan de Andrade
This feature will highlight some of the "invisible" heroes of our worship
experience. This month, let's thank God for Aldersgate's!
Some of the unsung heroes of our Worship each week are the members of our robust technology
team. This group of servants does quite a lot to help us worship each week. Some of their tasks
are quite skilled, like installing wiring, cameras, or new software. Some are creative, like making
a short video to highlight a special event or ministry, or recording a CD or special service to share.
Other ministry tasks call for concentrated attention to the screen and sound, as our A-V operators
do, who advance the slides, show the videos, play CD tracks, and monitor the microphones each
week. Aldersgate is blessed with wonderful team members, who with their fearless leader, John
Hall, step up to take on each challenge with a heart to serve. The best thing we can say about them
is that we don't notice them – that means they are accomplishing their mission, to help us to com-
municate and to worship with successful technological enhancements, and without interference.
But, in this moment, we NOTICE! We give thanks!
"Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all
of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the
time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you,
Caring for Caregivers meets the 2nd Monday each month at 7:00 pm in Room 201 in the Family
Life Center. This is a class for those caring for loved ones of any age. Learn, share, and walk
with others through this difficult journey. Led by Sandra Reynolds.
The next gathering is Monday, October 9th at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center, Room 201.
8:30 and 11:00 Worship Services by Pastor Bryan
October 1 Generosity...Expression of our Heart
October 8 Telling the Story (Philippians 3:4b-14)
October 15th Rejoicing in the Meantime (Philippians 4:1-9)
October 22nd Two Words...Are They Enough? (I Thessalonians 1:1-10)
October 29th 5th Sunday Message by Wally Mills & United Methodist Men
Oc.t 1 World Communion Sunday
Oct. 8 Blessing of the Animals! 3 pm, @Pavilion and Field
Oct. 29 10:30 UMM Sunday, Fifth Sunday in FLC * Wally Mills, UMM
Nov. 5 All-Saints Sunday
Nov. 19 Community Thanksgiving Service, 6:00 pm @Temple Baptist
Dec. 3 Alternative Christmas Fair 9:30 - 12:30 FLC
Chrismon/Hanging of the Greens Service, 6:30 pm
Dec. 10 Joint Choir Worship Cantata, Hope, with McMannen
and other area UMCs, 6:30 pm in our FLC
Dec. 17 Love Feast, 6:30 in FLC
Dec. 24 4th Sunday in Advent, one service at 11:00 am (Sanctuary),
Christmas Eve 4:00 Family "No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant,"
7:00 and 11:00 pm Carols, Communion, and Candlelight
Dec. 31 11:00 am (one service) Lessons and Carols Service
Jan. 7, 2018 7:00 Epiphany Ring Handbell Festival
Blessing of the Animals
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 8th
3:00 p.m.
On Sunday, Oct. 8, churches around the world will
celebrate something that St. Francis of Assisi started
almost 800 years ago: blessing our animals. It was
Francis who first introduced the idea that human beings
are only one of a myriad of creations of God and that all
are blessed in God's "eyes." The feast day of St. Francis
(the day that he died) is celebrated every year on
October 4, and blessing of the animal services are usually
scheduled for the Sunday closest to that day.
The first blessing of the animals happened like this: One
warm afternoon early in his ministry (sometime between
1210-1215), Francis wandered outside of Assisi, full of
self-doubt, asking God if perhaps everything he had done
until that point had been for the wrong reasons. Francis
wondered if he should have simply gotten married and raised a family as his father wanted him to do. It
was while he was praying alone to God that Francis glimpsed some birds along the path. He paused and
began to speak to them as if to equals. Soon, he began to "preach" to them about God's glories and all
the reasons why both humans and birds should be grateful. This connection between St. Francis and
animals is the single fact about him that most people know. He emphasized that creation includes more
than humankind. He always called creatures his brothers and sisters, and he worked to further widen the
fraternity to link humans and creatures in the same relationship with God.
You are invited to bring your pet(s), to Aldersgate UMC for them to receive a blessing at 3:00 pm in the
field by the picnic shelter. Those whose pets have died may bring a picture of them and we will offer a
prayer of remembrance. You are encouraged to invite your friends to bring their pet(s). This will be a
wonderful day of celebration and remembering. We do ask that you bring your pet(s) on a leash or in a
carrier. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating our wonderful gifts from God.
Dear Aldersgate Members,
Last Sunday while sitting in Church, I realized it was 9 months ago
that I fell and started my recovery process. Being on the AUMC
Prayer List in the bulletin for the first time, I had no idea how mean-
ingful and supportive that would be. I want to thank everyone for
those prayers, encouraging cards, comments, and visits. I will be for-
ever blessed by this support and want to "Pass It On." My name can
now be removed, but please know just how important this list is to all
of those who are on it. Thank you, Patty Kreiselman
THE LADIES OF THE AGAPE CIRCLE would like to thank everyone who supported our recent AGAPE
SHOP 4 KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE. We are happy to report that we netted about $1200 and after tithing
10% to the church we decided to spend our money to support the Women's Health Clinic in Haiti and the Arme-
nian Shoebox Ministry [international ministries], UMCOR's Hygiene Kits [national ministry], and the Communi-
ty Backpack Ministry at Riverside, the Northern High School Food Pantry, and the Laundry Detergent Initiative
for Urban Ministries [local ministries]. We are pleased that we are able to support a variety of programs that
benefit children and families!
We want you to know that our Consignment Sales are more than ''fundraisers." Many of our consignors are very
thankful to have a place where they can take no-longer-needed items and "recycle" them for cash. We are acute-
ly aware that some of our regular shoppers plan on getting quality items for their children at well below what
they would pay at a retail store and are very thankful for the opportunity.
Also, as you may imagine, not everything sells and some consignors are happy to have their unsold items donat-
ed. This year we took a carload of baby items and clothing for children up to size 5 to Welcome Baby. We also
sent books and the larger-sized clothing and shoes to Eno Valley Elementary School where the clothing will be
put in their Clothing Closet for students in need. Items that could not be used at Welcome Baby or Eno Valley
went to TROSA.
An interesting side-note: we had no furniture or other "big ticket" items at this particular sale. Most of the
$1200 sales came from items priced between $1 and $4 so we sold a LOT of items!
We will have our spring sale in March or April. If you have any gently used items that you would like to sell,
please let us know! Consignors set their prices and receive 2/3 of the selling price. Hope to see you this spring!
Consider the Aldersgate Family Thanksgiving Dinner held in the
Wesley Room each year. Turkey and dressing and ham are
provided and everyone brings something to add to the feast. We
have a nice family style dinner, good conversation, and very little
stress! If you don't have plans, join us at 12:30ish for lunch. If you
have any questions, please call Judy Alford 919-210-4146
Income $ 534,711
Expense $ 496,633
Net Income $ 38,078
Help us light a fire to burn the church loan
Six years ago Aldersgate renovated the parsonage master bathroom
and added the columbarium, the athletic field, and additional parking
at the Church, and finished the youth and scout rooms in the Family
Life Center. At that time, we had a bank loan of $1.3 million. We
have paid the loan down so that today our loan balance is $45,079.
Our goal is to pay off the loan by December 2017.
Any offerings to AUMC that are marked Debt Retirement are applied
to the loan balance.
See the Light and help us start the Fire.
One convenient way to give is to set up an electronic funds transfer (EFT). You can give a one-
time gift or set up weekly or monthly donations. You can set it up yourself by going to our
Aldersgate.org web site, selecting Mission & Giving, and then On-line giving, or by contacting
our church treasurer.
You can make donations to the operating budget, the capital campaign, or to special ministries
such as the community backpack ministry or urban ministries, or make a special memorial gift.
Another way to give is by donating shares of stock. We use the United Methodist Foundation and
Morgan Stanley to assist us with gifts of stock. If you are interested in this option, just contact
Mary Taylor by email at firstname.lastname@example.com and she will give you or your stockbroker the nec-
essary paperwork to transfer the stock.
Thanks for all that you do to support the many missions and ministries of Aldersgate.
Nursery Ministry
Nursery teachers are:
Lynn Wilfong, Ellen Whisnant, and Dawn Eckhoff
11:00 AM SERVICE An acolyte is a person who assists the presiding
10/1 MADELEINE HUGHES minister/pastor in worship and carries out
10/8 ELIZABETH HEALY certain duties, including candle lighting, carrying
10/15 MEADOW SNYDER the processional cross, and holding or getting
10/22 CAMERON NYE items the pastor needs at baptisms, Holy Com-
10/29 COMBINED SERVICE munion, and other worship acts. Acolytes may be
children, youth, and adults.
Altar Guild
Liz Crose
Ellen Venable Altar Guild assures the worship
space and supporting materials are
prepared for worship.
Trustees for October
David Shaffer
Susan Dernosek
Trustees are Christian stewards of the property God
has entrusted to the congregation. Effective trustees
supervise and maintain the property of the congrega-
tion to ensure that disciple-making ministries of the
congregation are effective and that local legal re-
quirements related to the property are satisfied.
8:30 Service
10/1 Chick Hinton Carol Brese (M) Carol Brese Judy Alford
Richard Riggsbee Dave Brese (O)
Katherine Siler
Mary Tom Roberts
10/8 Paul Jones Pat Stancil (M) Pat Stancil Barbara
Linda Jones Norma Roberts (O) Atkinson
Phil Stancil
Jackie Roberts
10/15 John Field Mary Tom Roberts (M) Mary Tom Roberts Sheila Rittgers
Mitch Adkins Richard Riggsbee (O)
Jacqueline Andrews
Chick Hinton
10/22 Doug Morris Mitch Adkins (M) Mitch Adkins Mary Taylor
Chick Hinton Jacqueline Andrews (O)
Holly Hall
10/29 Combined Service
11:00 Service
10/1 Bill Smith Sarah Walker (M) Sarah Walker April Perry
Pam Boatright Brent Walker (O)
Michele Tucker
Paula Veasey
10/8 Ginger Hawkins Paula James (M) Paula James Terri Ray
Sarah Walker Gary James (O)
Ed Osteen
Nancy Grinstead
10/15 Kim Riggs Pam Boatright (M) Pam Boatright Suzi Caudill
Paula Alford Nancy Gaither (O)
Mike Hughes
Lynn Baird
10/22 Emily Wike Rusty Grimm (M) Rusty Grimm Robin Thomas
Amelia Oakley Paula Veasey (O)
Ronnie Oakley
Stacey McCorison
10/29 Jan Howe Rusty Grimm
Kirk Brown Paula Veasey
Chick Hinton
Jeff Sturkey
1320 Umstead Drive
Durham, NC 27712
Phone: 919-477-0509
Fax: 919-477-9037
Email: email@example.com
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