Sunday Worship, Aug. 14
The Now Generation
1 Timothy 4:7b-12

Often in our culture, children and youth are dismissed because of their age. In his letter to Timothy, however, Paul instructs him to "let no one despise him for his youth." How can we, like Paul, be a positive influence on the next generation?

This Sunday, worship in the 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary services will be led by Colleen Schmitt, Sherlyn Burnham-Kuehn and Brent Walker. Worship will be led by our regular musicians in all other services.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Magrey deVega
Chapel and Magnolia: The Rev. Kim Uchimura
The Portico campus: The Rev. Justin LaRosa
NEWS
33 Days Until Weekly Worship at The Portico Campus

Join us for a summer worship gathering at our downtown campus, The Portico, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 with a Porch Party potluck to follow. 80 individuals have committed to weekly worship at The Portico campus beginning Sept. 11. If you feel called to join them, let us know today.
Watch and Listen to Sunday's Sermons

Last Sunday, the Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans and the Rev. Magrey deVega encouraged us in how to cultivate relationships within our not-so-normal families. Listen to or watch the full sermons here.
Move-Up Sunday is Aug. 14

All children in Sunday Morning Live will move up to their current grades on Aug. 14. Children will have the opportunity to sing songs, hear an age-appropriate Bible story and play games while meeting their new Shepherds (small group leaders) for the school year.
New School Year, New Bookstore Arrivals

Start the school year off right with a new devotional, journal, Bible or Bible study from the Aldersgate Corner Bookstore and Coffee Shop. There is something for everyone, from preschoolers to adults. Every purchase supports Missions.
GROUPS AND EVENTS
Group Connect Night: Sept. 7

Find a Community Group to belong, believe and grow in at Group Connect Night 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in the Harnish Activities Center. This will be an engaging opportunity for individuals to meet and form small groups of people (6-10) to engage in community and Bible Study together. Learn more or sign up now.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Give Blood and Save Three Lives Sunday

With just an hour of your time, you can make a significant impact on up to three lives in our community. The OneBlood bloodmobile will be on campus from approximately 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday Aug. 14. Learn more or schedule your appointment here.
Help End Hunger as an Advocate

Have a passion for ending childhood hunger? The Missions and Outreach team is looking for some advocacy-minded people who would be interested in responding to legislative action items regarding childhood hunger. Learn more.
Two Staff Positions Open

Do you feel called to serve on staff with Hyde Park? Two job opportunities are now available, including a full-time Director of Worship Technology. Learn more.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
A Mission Trip Reflection from Isaiah Isel

Isaiah Isel and others from our Merge Youth Ministries spent a week over the summer in Alabama with SIFAT (Servants in Faith and Technology). Isaiah called the experience "by far the best week of my life." Read his full reflection here.
Back-to-School Celebration

Sunday night, over 130 students and parents attended a back-to-school celebration with Merge Youth Ministries. Learn more and view a video of photos from the event here.
Meet our Children's Ministries Staff Team

Kristin, Melissa, Kathy, Melinda, Deborah and Jennifer are excited to begin a new year serving our families in Children's Ministries! Learn more about our new Children's Ministries staff here.
Children's Ministries Volunteer Training Aug. 17

All Sunday (morning and evening) Children's Ministries volunteers from both campuses are invited to a mandatory training 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Aug 17. Dinner and childcare provided. RSVP here or contact Kristin Passath with questions.
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • Sympathy to Janet and Larry Limmel and family on the death of their daughter, Laurel Limmel, Aug. 3.
  • Happy 57th Anniversary to Vern and Diane Dykema, Aug. 15.

JULY MEMORIALS

In Memory of:
  • Bob Adams: Alice Brayton
  • Nora Cornelius: Deborah Gross
  • Eddie Wall: Deborah Skyrms
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