I watched a movie the other day that I had never heard of. It was the 2016 film USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. It tells the true story of the crew of a heavy naval cruiser that delivered the components of the atomic bomb to Guam in the closing weeks of World War II. It was...  

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Your Finance Committee kept you updated throughout 2017 as to the church's financial health. I wanted to give you a final update now that our Business Office has closed out everything for December. 2017 was a year that we struggled financially, particularly in the first half of the year. Although our giving increased through the second half of the year...
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This month, Children's Ministry will be collecting items to make Sunshine Boxes. Sunshine Boxes are boxes containing items that are yellow or have yellow packaging and we hope they will bring a bit of sunshine to those experiencing grief or illness.Examples of items for the boxes include, lotion in a yellow bottle, lemon candy, facial tissue in a yellow package, a yellow candle, etc. We will be collecting yellow items through the month of January. Please drop off donations in the marked bin in the Narthex.

Starting January 21, 4:00-6:00pm
Classes will be held on the following Sundays:
January 21st and 28th; February 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th; March 4th and 25th. A snack supper will be provided. Sign-ups will be offered through Sign-Up Genius. For more information email Rachelle Moreland. 

Wednesdays, January 31 through April 1, 7:00pm
Come be a part of the choir as we prepare for our Good Friday and Easter service. Rehearsals are 7:00-7:45pm on Wednesday. Our choir will be joining with FUMC Weatherford for a Choral Tenebrae Service on March 30th. Please consider joining us for Lenten choir this year! 

Thursdays, February 1 through May 3, 6:30-8:30pm
Revisit stories only told in John's gospel including Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene and the raising of Lazarus. During the weekly video segments, travel into the scripture as you hear the Word. Each week wraps up with a small group discussion on video to spark your own conversation. Participants for this Invitation to John do not have to have an in-depth knowledge of the Bible to enjoy and benefit from participation. Sign up at the Connection Center or contact Matt Reed or Fanci Coyle. 

Friday, February 2, 6:30-8:00pm
Dads, grandfathers, uncles and friends - bring your girls out for a night to remember! Join us for dancing, treats, photo booth and more! 

Feb. 9-10 at Glen Lake Camp
Mark your calendar and join us for our annual ladies retreat at Glen Lake Camp. We'll gather Friday evening, then spend all day Saturday growing our faith through fellowship and fun! Sign up at the Connection Center or email Trudy Smith. 

When we join the church, we pledge to support the life and ministry of the church with our financial gifts. That can get complicated on those weeks when we can't be here as the offering plate comes around. But through electronic giving, you remain faithful to your membership vows, even on those weeks when life takes you elsewhere. It's easy. It's safe. And it benefits both you and your church family. Setting it up is easy and only takes a few minutes. Contact Shari Birchell at sharibirchell@aledoumc.org to set up an automatic transfer from your checking account. Or go to aledoumc.org/give to use your credit or debit card.