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This Sunday's Message: End of the Beginning
Sermon Text: John 18:33-37
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We are in the midst of the Thanksgiving weekend, when we as a nation pause to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. And it's probably good that we have this designated time, because 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...
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Through Sunday, December 2nd
Let's fill the sanctuary with beautiful flowers for Advent! Poinsettias may be ordered at the Connection Center for $15 each through December 2. Those who purchase plants may take them home after the Christmas Eve services.
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Saturday, December 1st, 9:00-10:30am
Come and enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts and, of course, a photo with Santa! Donations of wrapping paper and tape will be accepted for the Aledo AdvoCats Angel Project. Volunteers are welcome. Please email Megan Pritchard to be a part of this wonderful Christmas experience!
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Deck the Halls Chili Cookoff and Hanging of the Greens
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Sunday, December 2, 5:30 and 6:30pm
Our annual Chili Cook-off begins at 5:30pm, followed by the Hanging of the Greens worship service at 6:30pm, where the children play a special role in hanging of the Chrismons. Bring
your favorite chili in a crockpot or a side dish or dessert. Prizes will be awarded for the top chili in each of three categories - Regular, Spicy, and "Not Your Mama's."
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Ladies' Christmas Party and Ornament Exchange
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Monday, December 3rd, 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 Ornament, appetizer or dessert to share. Meet at church at 5:45, if you would like to carpool.
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Christmas Carol Celebration by Benjamin Harlan
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Sunday, December 9th, 11:00 Worship Service
Come celebrate the season and hear your favorite Christmas carols sung by our very own Chancel Choir. This will be a Sunday to remember as we celebrate our Savior's birth.
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Wednesday, December 19th, 5:30pm
Aledo UMC Family Christmas is a night your family will not want to miss! Join us for dinner, crafts, treats and the nativity movie "The Star." Wear your pjs and come ready for a special night with your church family.
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Saturday, February 23
Do you like to sing? Dance? Play an instrument? Do you have a special talent you would like to showcase for our congregation? Please join us for a fun filled special night at the AUMC Talent Show. For inquires or to sign up, please contact Ed Byrd or Jeremy McCollum.
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We are still missing 4 maroon Lord's Acre aprons. They belong to the church and will be used by
volunteers helping next year. If you have one of these aprons, please return it to the church. Thank you!
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Every week, our Manna Room provides food for families in need in our community. We are currently running low on the following items:
* Tuna/Chicken Helper
* Crackers (in sleeves) and cornbread mix (ex. Jiffy)
* Oatmeal (in canisters) and cereal
* Spam or other canned luncheon meat
Thank you for your faithfulness in helping feed our hungry neighbors!
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Caregiver Volunteers Needed
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Volunteers are needed to help in the Nursery through 4-yearold classrooms. Times needed are 9:00am service and 10:00am Sunday School. Monthly, once a month, twice a month or on call positions available. No outside prep needed. Come have fun with us. Please email
Barbara Leevy to sign up!
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Did you know... Aledo UMC has an online directory?
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ACS is our church database that is available to our members. You may visit our website and find the "Log In" in the upper right corner. To log in, start with the email address the church has for you, then follow the prompts.
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Want to receive inclement weather and church event notifications?
Text ALEDOUMC to 68398.
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Sometimes life keeps you away from church
on Sunday, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out. Our weekly ON THE GO DEVO keeps you talking about what your church family is talking about, even if you can't be here. You can subscribe to have the DEVO delivered to your mobile device each week by texting ONTHEGO to 68398.
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Are you taking advantage of electronic giving?
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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.
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In your times of prayer throughout the week, please remember the people named below.
Concerns: California Firefighters; Kelly O'Donald; Jim Glenn; Sue Van Valkenburg; Lynnda Burroughs; Kay Kothmann; Bobbie Wooten; Ashely Vandercook's aunt Bagitta Smallwood; Tony Koistinen's sister Kimberly McGuirk; Daniel Vandercook; Sydney Smith; Geneyne Clark; Rachelle Moreland's sister Jennifer Ortiz & family
Special members who are unable to worship with us: C.D. and Mattie Graham; Rev. John Johnson; Douglas and Barbara Moore; Diane Smith; Stella Lee
Sympathies: Vicki Ramos and family on the loss of her step-sister, Lori; Rhett Daugherty and family on the loss of his sister, Robin; Melissa Paxton and family on the loss of her father; Paul Boyes on the loss of his mother
Long-term prayer concerns: Paula Duckering; Bill Bradle; Gavin Trietsch; Carrie Hester; Jennifer Kirkpatrick's mother Judy Wendt; Mary Madewell; Wilson Adams; Meghan Rothwell; Kristin Bryan's parents Mike and Pat Brady; Matt Grantham; Kathy Mayotte's nephew Jeremy Hartle; Greg Barnes' father, Jim Barnes; Joy Moore's brother Steve Moore; Jeff O'Donald's brother Gaylan Hood; Stella Lee's daughter, Sherroll Shirley; Nikki Dryden's cousin Pat Tripp; Kelly O'Donald's sister, Amy Clinton; Steven Cole's mother, JoAnn Cole; All Military Personnel
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