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Invitation from Rev. Gary & Sally Moore

Adult Worship Celebrations

Ministry To The Physcially Challenged

Aldersgate '08 Pre-Conference

About Aldersgate Renewal Ministries

Bishop Ough Welcomes Aldersgate '08


A Special Invitation From Rev. Gary & Sally Moore


Let Anyone Who Is Thirsty Come To Me!

During this past year, we have seen many images of drought-stricken land in every form of media. Photographs of parched land, dry reservoirs and empty wells have reminded us just how critical water is for our physical survival.

In the Old Testament, when Isaac discovered that the wells dug by his father, Abraham, were unusable, he made it a priority to re-dig them. In the New Testament, Jesus made it clear that “living water” is just as basic and essential for our spiritual survival as water is for our physical survival. He invited those who are thirsty to come to Him and drink. To those who would accept the invitation, He said, that streams of living water would flow from within that person, implying that there would no longer be a lack of spiritual resource. In John 7:39, Jesus uses this imagery to explain and identify our essential need for the Holy Spirit who is promised to those who believe.

That is the heart of Aldersgate ’08. Our theme for this 30th anniversary event is “Go Deeper: Re-dig the Ancient Wells.” Based on Isaac’s experience of reopening stopped up wells, Aldersgate will call us to clear the clutter and dig deeper into our relationship with Jesus as the source of the living water of the Holy Spirit. We are praying that this life sustaining water, will not only be our personal experience, but that it overflows into the lives of others! [Gen 26:18, Jn 7:37-39.]

We will also explore what it means to re-dig the wells of our Wesleyan heritage to rediscover what it means to be a people who are filled, gifted, empowered and led by the Holy Spirit in ministry to the world.

So, are you thirsty? Take some time to browse the brochure and then register for the conference. Invite your friends and family. You won’t regret it!

See you in Columbus,




Adult Worship Celebrations


Adult worship celebrations are times of anointed worship, dynamic preaching, practical teaching and opportunities for personal prayer ministry. Led by Mark Barrow of White House, TN, an anointed worship team comprised of musicians from all over the United States will blend various styles of music to celebrate God’s character and presence. Worship celebrations will be full of joyful reverence for God in an environment open to the broad spectrum of Biblical expressions of worship. Equipping sessions offered at the conference will strengthen your worship ministry. Sessions include; banner ministry, expressive worship and worshipping in the power of the Holy Spirit..




Ministry To The Physcially Challenged


ARM wishes to accommodate all who choose to attend Aldersgate ‘08. All conference hotels and venues are handicap accessible. Should you have any special needs, we request that you indicate any such needs in the space provided on your registration form..




Aldersgate '08 Pre-Conference


Pre-Conference is the 24 hour period preceding the Aldersgate ’08 Conference. Devoted to prayer and worship, Pre-Conference is built upon a model of the harp and bowl from Revelation 5:8 and includes a unique blend of worship, Scripture reading, exhortation and prayer interaction. Often described as a highlight of the Aldersgate Conference, Pre-Conference Prayer and Worship is also a wonderful way to prepare your heart for all that God is going to do throughout the event.

More information about Pre-Conference




About Aldersgate Renewal Ministries


Aldersgate ‘08 is another life-changing event sponsored by Aldersgate Renewal Ministries (ARM). Our purpose is to encourage United Methodists and their churches by the grace of God and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, to be filled, gifted, empowered and led by the Holy Spirit in ministry to the world. ARM is an affiliate of the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church through The Upper Room.

ARM receives no funding from the general Church and is sustained solely by the grace of God and the free will offerings of those who have caught the vision of seeing all of God’s people filled, gifted, empowered and led by the Holy Spirit in ministry to the world. ARM is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

ARM’s conferences and events are open to the whole Body of Christ! Some of our other events include; ARM Worship Conference, Minister & Spouse Retreat, Power UP Training Event, Life in the Spirit Seminars, Lay Witness Mission Weekends, Venture in Discipleship events, Worship in Spirit and Truth Events, Lord, Teach Us to Pray Events, and Pathways to a Praying Church Events. For more information on these events, please visit our website. We encourage participants to seek a life-style of worshipping God in Spirit and Truth and to grow in their daily walk with Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.



Bishop Ough Welcomes You To Columbus, Ohio


Dear Friends in Christ:


On behalf of the nearly 1200 congregations of the West Ohio Conference, I am pleased to welcome you to Aldersgate ’08 being held in Columbus, Ohio on July 2- 6. We have already begun to pray for all whom God is calling to this national conference on Spirit-filled living.

We believe God’s vision for the West Ohio Conference is that every one of our congregations will be “a healthy, growing, spiritually vital, risk-taking center for making and equipping disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” This preferred future is not possible without utter dependence upon God’s faithfulness and complete surrender to God’s Spirit power.

Aldersgate ’08 will be an opportunity for you to be filled, gifted, empowered and led by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God’s purposes for your work and witness. Like Isaac, Aldersgate ’08 can be a place where you redig the ancient wells and reclaim the waters of renewed faith and Spirit blessing.

Jesus practiced radical hospitality. Whenever he invited a person into a relationship with the Living God, Jesus crossed cultural and religious boundaries to express his extravagant love and grace. The West Ohio Conference is committed to Jesus’ practice of radical hospitality. We look forward to extending this hospitality to you at Aldersgate ’08.

In Christ’s love,

Bishop Bruce R. Ough
West Ohio Conference



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