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This Sunday's Message: "The Good in Everything"
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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It's hard sometimes to remember to stop and give thanks. Let's face it, our lives move at a thousand miles per hour, the whole world seems like a distraction and challenges lurk around every corner. Even during this season it is difficult sometimes. We know intrinsically that we are blessed, but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the real world, that knowledge can get lost. It should not be lost on us, however, that the first Thanksgiving - the 1621...
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College Care Package from AUMC
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Monday, November 28
Care packages are being sent to our college students! We just need your student's name & address, plus $10 to help cover shipping. To register your student, e-mail
Blake or
Trudy, for the "Finals Package Form" link, or register at the Connection Center.
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Let's fill the sanctuary with beautiful flowers for Advent! Poinsettias may be ordered at the Connection Center for $15 each through November 27. Plants will be displayed in the sanctuary through Christmas Eve, and those who purchase plants may take them home after the Christmas Eve services.
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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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Deck the Halls & Chili Cook-off
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Sunday, November 27, at 5:30pm
Join us for one of our favorite events of the year! Our annual chili cook-off begins at 5:30pm, followed by the Deck the Halls worship service and decorating of the tree and sanctuary at 6:30pm. Children have a special role during the service of hanging the Chrismons on the tree! Sign-up to enter the chili cook-off at the Connection Center, or just come share in dinner and fellowship. Desserts are welcome as well.
Prizes
will be awarded for the top chili in each of three categories - Regular, Spicy, and "Not Your Mama's."
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Labor of Love - A Three-Week Advent Study
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Wednesdays beginning Nov. 30, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Join Pastor Lee for an original Advent study exploring the parallels between the stories of the birth of Jesus in Luke's Gospel and Luke's story of the birth of the early church in the book of Acts. Study offered at two times. Sign up at the Connection Center or email
Lee.
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Saturday, December 3, 9:00-10:30am
Come enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts and photos with Santa himself. We will be accepting donations of wrapping paper for the Aledo Advocats Angel Project and canned food for the Manna Room at the breakfast. If you would like to help cook breakfast or assist at a craft table, please sign up at the Connection Center or email
Jennifer.
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Ladies' Christmas Party and Ornament Exchange
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Monday, December 5 at 6:00pm
All ladies are invited to join us for our annual Christmas ornament exchange and holiday fellowship at Nelda McGlinchey's home (8497 S. FM 1187, one mile past the "big cow"). Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Meet at church at 5:45, if you would like to carpool.
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Join us in sending a care package of cookies to those deployed around the world in defense of our country. When you are baking for the holiday, just bake a few extras. Place one dozen cookies in a one-gallon zip lock-type sealable bag. Include a note taped to each bag saying, "Cookies with Love, Aledo UMC, Aledo, TX." Then bring the bags to church by
Wednesday, December 14
, and volunteers will prepare them for shipment.
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| Starting Sunday, January 22, 4:00-6:00pm |
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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: Lori Mares; Joan Ward; Tammy Leifeste's grandmother, Esther Baer;
Peggy Badlato; Kent Kilbourne; Chris Coble's father, Larry; Kristin Bryan's parents, Mike & Pat Brady; Carrie Hester; Phyllis King; Blake Britt's dad Rodney Britt; Shirley Bransom-Cosper; Richard Wolf; Sue Van Valkenburg's sister Glee Davis
Joys:
Jayne Dawson and Tim Dawson on the birth of their great grandson/grandson, Kain Letizia, son of Sami and Cody
Special members who are unable to worship with us:
Micki Authier; C.D. and Mattie Graham; Wynell Stevens
Long-term prayer concerns:
Daryl Stanaway's sister-in-law, Sharon Stanaway; Buddy Martin; Robert Hare; Amber Weeks; Janie Faris; 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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