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This Sunday's Message: "Choosing Joy"
Philippians 4:4-7
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Things have been somewhat chaotic around the church for the past week or so. Last Wednesday evening there was a water main break down the street from us. When the water was turned back on late that night, the pressure blew
a valve in the men's restroom i
n the hallway between the Narthex and the kitchen, and water flowed all night long.
When I arrived early Thursday morning, I found much of that area flooded, including the hallway, four offices and a portion of the Chapel. For the past eight days, we have dodged blowers and dehumidifiers....
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2016 Stewardship Journey
Commitment Sunday, November 13
In the 12
th
Chapter of the Old Testament book of Genesis, God comes to a man named Abram
with an incredible offer. "I will make of you a great nation," God tells Abram, "and I will bless
you and make your name great."
But there is more
- a "so that"
-- to the story. Abram and his
family will be blessed so that....
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Saturday, October 29, 4:00-6:00pm, Church Parking Lot
Trunk or Treat is
tomorrow! If you will be handing out candy from your car, please make sure that you are set up and ready by
4pm. You may arrive as early as
3:30 to set up. We are still in need of volunteers to help with games. Please contact
Jennifer to sign up.
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Operation Christmas Child
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Boxes for Operation Christmas Child will be handed out Sunday, October 30th. Packing ideas and due date information will be included with your box.
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Thank you! Thank you to Don Sorensen and Jim Stavens for spreading 24 yards of mulch on the playground. It was a BIG job and much appreciated! You are true disciples.
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Sunday, November 6
If you have loved ones you would like to honor and remember please fill out a card at the Connection Center in the Narthex so we can include their names in our All Saints bulletin. Also place a bell on the banner that will be processed during both services.
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Sunday, November 13
If you have service men or women you would like to honor and/or remember on Veterans Day, please complete a card at the Connection Center in the Narthex.
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Title Match: Settling the Score Between
Spirituality & Religion
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Wednesdays, November 2-16, 6:30pm, Chapel
Fully 25 percent of Americans now identify with no particular faith tradition. They are "Spiritual but not Religious," and increasingly they are turning away from the church. This three-week group study will examine the modern conflict between spirituality and religion and explore how the church can become the bridge that brings the two together.
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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Meeting
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Thursday, Nov. 10th from 1:00-3:00pm
This month the meeting will be a time of sharing and discussing the challenges of difficult behavior for loved ones with dementia.
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November 13, 3:00pm at Aledo United Methodist Church
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Sunday, November 20, 6:30pm
The magic of the holidays is often missing for those suffering grief and loss. If you are experiencing the loneliness and sadness of loss, you are not alone. We are offering a time for folks to come together, share their pain, and find comfort as we head into the holiday season. We will honor and remember our loved ones in an atmosphere of faith, hope, and love during this special evening service. All are welcome.
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Ladies Retreat
Texas Star Ranch, Friday, January 27 - Saturday, January 28
Details and registration info coming soon!
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Wednesday Night @ AUMC Schedule
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4:00 Quad Opens
5:30 Fellowship Dinner
6:00 Children's Choir
6:00-6:45 - Youth Worship (7-12th grade)
6:00 Celebration Ringers
6:30 Children & Adult Programming
6:45-7:30 - Youth Small Groups (7-8 // 9-10 // 11-12)
7:00 Advent Choir
7:45 Chancel Choir
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In your times of prayer throughout the week, please remember the people named below.
Concerns: Chris Coble's father, Larry Coble;
Emily Fowler's aunt, Mona; Carrie Hester; Phyllis King;
Blake Britt's dad Rodney Britt; Shirley Bransom-Cosper; Richard Wolf; Sue Van Valkenburg's sister Glee Davis
Sympathies:
Guy and Rhonda Wilson and family on the loss of his father, Kenneth
Congratulations:
Jeremy and Laura McCollum on the birth of Tessa Blake
Special members who are unable to worship with us:
Art and Micki Authier; C.D. and Mattie Graham; Wynell Stevens
Long-term prayer concerns:
Buddy Martin; Robert Hare; Amber Weeks; Janie Faris; Al Clark; Glenn Rogers' great-nephew, McCrae Trammell; Rita Maddux-Potter; Stella Lee's daughter, Sherroll Shirley; Jana Gates' sister-in-law, Debra Lewis; Larry Wicker; Dan Tollefson's uncle, Phil Tollefson; Steven Cole's mother, JoAnn Cole; Kikee Kupper's father, Briscoe Dunn; Kathy Mayotte's father, A. Ken Hartle; Connie Dryden; Chase Peysen; Mason Gomez; Gavin Trietsch; Butch Fernstrom; All Military Personnel
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