Aldersgate Church

If you are interested in joining the prayer team, or if you are a current member, please plan on attending the meeting of Feb. 15th at 7pm in room 203. We will continue to study the “Partner’s in Prayer” book by John Maxwell. You do not have to have attended previous meetings to join us. [...]

Son Day Sisters: Valentine Tea: Feb. 21st at 6:30pm                                                                                                           
Come and join an evening of tea, good conversation and sharing an inspirational study with other women. You don’t need to know the Bible, you don’t even need to own one, just come and share your week with the rest of the women and explore how the living word comes [...]

The loss of a loved one is so very difficult. If you find yourself in a season of bereaving a loved one, you are invited to join others as we travel together through GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You [...]

All are welcome to come and learn to knit, crochet or loom knit.   Jan. 21,  6:30pm – 8:30pm in room 203. 
Currently our group is working on preemie hats for an area neonatal unit and hats and scarves for “Hopeful Things” clothing shop. In addition, we continue to make prayer shalws for those around us in [...]

Opportunity for anyone who can or wants to learn how to knit or crochet prayer shawls, children’s hats and scarves. This is a prayer ministry in which individuals knit and crochet tangible objects of prayer. This ministry team meets every third Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in room 203.  For those who prefer [...]

The CDC has expressed concern we may see a rise in cases of the Swine Flu this fall; there is also discussion as to whether the H1N1 virus will mutate into a more harmful virus.
There are several govenment websites available which provide helpful information to help protect you and your family, and to prepare you for an emergency.

These disciples of Christ using their hands and hearts will lift up your prayer concerns during the week. Prayer concerns can be called into the Director of Health Ministry, and upon your request it will be shared with the prayer team. (737-7923 ext. 25)
If you feel called to this ministry, call Carol Diffenbaugh at 737-7923 [...]

You are invited every Sunday morning to come to room 203 for private prayer time; or if you prefer you may approach a member of the prayer team to pray with you during this time. Blue prayer cards are also available every Sunday in this room.  The Prayer Room (Rm 203) is always open for [...]

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The Scottish Rite Masons have a learning center located in Harrisburg that helps children with dyslexia.

The U.S Department of Health & Human Services has developed a guidebook with useful information
including a worksheet for evaluating your long-term care insurance options.

What is a DHM?
 
The Director of Health Ministry (DHM) is the individual who will visit you in the hospital, or call you after your surgery. As a pastoral envoy I will visit with you in the hospital, pray with you and share your concerns with Pastor Troy. I direct the Caring Ministry Team who will [...]

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation offers grant monies up to $1000.00 each year. According to their website: “the goal of this program is to provide individuals with MS with goods or services to improve their quality of life by enhancing safety, self-sufficiency, comfort, or well-being. Applications are confidential and will be reviewed by the grant committee. [...]

FREE breast and cervical cancer screening services for women ages 40 – 64 years of age who have no insurance, or limited insurance that does not cover breast and cervical cancer screening. This Healthy Woman Program is a state wide program. Call 1-800-215-7494 for more information on this program.

The Health Ministries Team of Aldersgate, under the leadership of the Director of Health Ministries, demonstrates Christ’s love through a holistic approach to well-being of mind, body and spirit. This ministry seeks to carry out the Biblical and historical ministry of caring with the church.

The mission of the Caring Ministry Team is to visit the members and friends of the Aldersgate family who are hospitalized, recovering from a hospital stay, or confined to their homes because of illness or infirmity. Visits may include the reading of scripture and words of prayer as a means of encouragement and support. Each [...]