Aldersgate Sunday School Class
The Aldersgate Class Mission Statement:
Sowing seeds of Christian fellowship and education through service.
About our class: We are a new class in our 20s, 30s, and 40s, but we’re particularly interested in reaching out to those in their 20s and 30s so that they may find a home within our church home. Couples and individuals of all ages are welcome as we grow together through fellowship, Christian education, and reaching out in a missionary capacity. Our goal is to have fun together while learning about God and serving others.
About our name: It was at a Methodist Society on Aldersgate Street on May 24, 1738 that John Wesley had his famous heartwarming experience of transformation while hearing Martin Luther’s preface to the book of Romans being read. Thus, we seek to be a place to warm the hearts of all who take part in this class.
What and how do we study? We will strive to be theologically and politically diverse in our approach to study. Gant Grimes will be our primary teacher, but others will fill in as needed. Our first study will be on the Spiritual Gifts and How to Use Them. Other studies we plan to focus on in the future include:
- Law vs. Grace;
- What the First Amendment really means; and
- Reconciling faith and reason.
Where does the Aldersgate Class meet? We meet on the third floor of the Education Wing in room 309. There is a map on the back of this pamphlet that will assist you in finding where we meet.
What time do we meet? Our class meets from 9:30 to 10:15 each Sunday morning, allowing time for members to attend either the 8:30 or 10:30am Worship Services at FUMC.
Fellowship Activities:
- Super Bowl Party in February;
- Family Get Togethers at parks and / or pools;
- Pot Luck Meals; and
- Dinners for Eight.
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In an amazingly fun event on February 27, 2011, we shared in fellowship, food, and even friendly competition in order to make a difference in our community and beyond as we took part in the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bowls Chili, Stew, & Dessert Cook-Off! A total of $3,849.20 was raised to benefit our four primary missions initiatives:
This greatly exceeds 2010′s proceeds of only $2,460!
One of the things that may have been the catalyst for the great response was HOT DOGS! It was so good to see so many families there since their kids would have something they’d like to eat! We’ll do this again in the future!
Now, I’m sure everyone wants to know the winners in this great event! Yet, this could not have been done without the amazing participation of EVERYONE – those who cooked, decorated, and even ate. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
Winners are as follows:
Chili
- White Chicken Chili by DeEdra Folmar
Winning a gift card to Logan’s Roadhouse!
- Chili by Rev. Paul Goodrich
Winning a gift card to Chili’s!
- King’s Chili by Donovan & Kathie King
Winning a gift card to Chili’s!
- Chili by Sue Sperry
Winning a gift card to Taco Casa (donated by Taco Casa)!
Stew
- Bee’s Stew by Paula Moore
Winning a gift card to the Hibiscus Cafe!
- Stew by Carl & Delaine Wiersema
Winning a gift card to Olive Garden!
- Pozole by Gene Newton
Winning a gift card to Luby’s Cafeteria (donated by Luby’s)!
- Stew by Kristian & Tammy Kowing
Winning a gift card to Hunan’s Chinese Restaurant (donated by Hunan’s)!
Dessert
- Banana Pudding by Kristian & Tammy Kowing
Winning a gift card to Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream!
- Brownies by Noros & DeeAnn Martin
Winning a gift card to Gidget’s Sandwich Shack (donated by Gidgets)!
- Brownies by Margee Adkins
Winning a gift card to Gidget’s Sandwich Shack!
Sunday School Classes Making the Most Money
- Aldersgate
Winning 4-weeks of teaching by Rev. Troy Sims
- Bi-the-Way
- Exodus
Best Table Decorations (see pictures below)
(voted on by Missions Committee Members)
- Aldersgate Sunday School
Winning 3 bags of gourmet coffee!
- Children’s Sunday School
- Keystone Sunday School
First Place Decorations - Aldersgate Fire Truck Theme with Fire Hydrant & Dalmation -
Second Place Decorations - Children's Sunday School - Heavenly Hot Dogs -
Third Place Decorations - Elegance by the Keystone Class -
Do you have pictures of this great event?
Share them with Rev. Troy Sims!
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Posted on February 28th, 2011 by tsims
Twenty people joined together on January 22, 2011 to build 72 feet of wheel chair ramps for people in our community! Thirteen of these volunteers were from the new Aldersgate Sunday School Class! Other Sunday School Classes represented were The Journey, Genesis, and Open Door! Check out the pictures below!
Will Barksdale (The Journey), Brandon Vaughn (The Journey), Dustin Hays
Not shown: Emily Hays
Mike Rose, Amber Schacter, Ashley Tate (7th Grade), Jammie Wilbanks, Susan Tate, Brittany Tate (4th Grade), Brian Coons, Jake Truette, Cindy Carss (Genesis)
Not shown: Gary Schultz, Troy Sims
Alan Ballard (Open Door), Patricia Stroderd, Tim Kramer
Not shown: Kevin & DeEdra Folmar
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Posted on January 24th, 2011 by tsims
A brand new Sunday School Class is coming, beginning January 9, 2011, in room 309. The class will be called the Aldersgate Class and will reach out to those in their 20s and 30s so that they may find a home in our church family! In addition to study, the class seeks to take part in fellowship activities as well as mission projects.
Gant Grimes will be their primary teacher, and their first study will be Spiritual Gifts and How to Use Them. The goal is to help participants know what God given gifts participants have and how they can use them in our church and in their personal lives to be better able to live out God’s calling on their lives.
Curious where the class’ name came from?
It was at a Methodist Society on Aldersgate Street in London on May 24, 1738 that John Wesley had his famous heartwarming experience of transformation while hearing Martin Luther’s preface to the book of Romans being read. Thus, this class will seek to be a place to warm the hearts of all who take part in this class.
If you want more information about the Aldersgate Class, contact:
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Posted on December 23rd, 2010 by tsims
