Saturday Night Awakening

Awakening Is ...

... a contemporary Christian worship service at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night, featuring a variety of Christian music, fellowship, praise, worship, and fun!

live band
relaxed atmosphere
coffee, drinks, and snacks provided
children welcome
supervised nursery available
Cross Training school for children K - 5th grade

Who We Are

The vision for AWAKENING was developed by church leadership with a purpose of connecting people together in a community dedicated to becoming followers of Christ. Notice that we say "becoming", because although we all seek a devoted life, we acknowledge that we are yet to reach our fullest potential. AWAKENING was launched as our Saturday Night Worship service in March 2006. On Saturdays you will find today's music, a casual atmosphere, a relevant message, and opportunities to connect with others. Come join us, and remember “Life is a Journey, not a destination.” Hope to see you there!

Groups

Groups are a short-term way to experience life in a group with other people from church. We know it can be uncomfortable (and even scary!) to meet new people, so you can expect that we won't ask you to do "anything weird". We try to make this experience as comfortable as possible. Yes, that means there will be an easy exit ramp also – you won’t be trapped to meet with these people beyond the session length (but you might have so much fun that you'll hate to see it end).

Contact Ginny Parr if you are ready to connect!

Band

Our Saturday night worship service is led by the AWAKENING band, a group of musicians and vocalists that bring us to the Altar through worship each week. We have acoustic drums, electric and acoustic guitarists, a bass player, a worship leader, and accompanying vocalists playing songs from popular Christian music artists that can be heard today on Christian Radio stations. Contact our Worship Leader if you are interested in playing in the band.

Volunteer

Looking for a way to serve? Desire a way to be more involved with Aldersgate? Awakening needs volunteers in the following areas:

Greeters
Welcome Booth
Kid's Cross Training
Set-Up and Hospitality
Other

These are only a few of the areas available to you if you are looking for ways help out. If you are interested in any of these areas, contact Pastor Butch. Try out a few different areas! The key is to find the place that really fits you.

What should I wear?

You can wear whatever is comfortable to you. It is a casual service.

What time should I be there?

Between 5:20 and 5:30 p.m.

What should I bring?

If you want to bring your Bible you can, or there will be Bibles on the tables that you can use.

What about the kids?

They're more than welcome at the service, but we do have a staffed nursery, as well as Cross Training "Sunday" school for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Will I be pressured to give money?

No. Those that consider Aldersgate United Methodist Church their church home support the ministries carried out at the church.

What kind of music is it?

We have a worship leader who leads us each week. We typically have a full band, including guitars and drums. Our desire is that it will bring you closer to the heart of God.

How long does it last?

The service is usually over by 6:45 p.m.

Where do I park?

There are spaces marked VISITOR in front of the entrances. You may enter the Fellowship Hall through the smaller double doors.