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Aledo UMC will not hold its regular Tailgate prior to tonight's game.   Friday is Senior Night, and many of our volunteers and members have seniors that they need to celebrate. We wish them well on this emotional occasion.

Tuesday, November 13, 6:00pm

Caring for the elderly can be both rewarding and challenging,  Pam Brandon from Ageucate will present a one-hour overview of caregiving for the elderly. Pam's story began over 20 years ago when she was faced with the journey of caring for her father who had Alzheimer's disease and her mother who had Parkinson's disease.  She brings over 20 years' experience in family and professional caregiver education. Hosted by AUMC Stephen Ministers. For more information email Trudy Smith. 

Drop-off at Aledo UMC through November 18
Our Java & Jesus group invites you to create a special shoebox full of joy to send overseas to a child living in poverty.  Fill a shoebox (not boot box!) or plastic shoebox with goodies, add a donation for shipping, and drop it off at church.  Visit the Connection Center or check out Samaritans Purse for details.

Sunday, November 18, 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 to come together honor and remember our loved ones in an atmosphere of faith, hope, and love. The service will begin at 6:30pm. All are welcome.  

 

Sunday, November 18th, Noon, Sanctuary

 

Aledo UMC will hold an official Church Conference at noon Sunday, November 18, in the Sanctuary. The purpose of this Conference will be to cast a final vote on a proposed sale/purchase of property that has been approved by both the Board of Trustees and Church Council.

 

Under the proposal, the church will sell to Bryant Grain Co. the vacant property located across Oak Street from the Sanctuary and purchase a larger piece of vacant property located behind the Quad/Student Ministries complex. It is the belief of the Trustees and Church Council that the new property will give us more strategic options for expansion in the future.

 

Because this is a Church Conference, under the United Methodist Church's Book of Discipline, every professing member of the church has a vote. This does not include children, who are considered Prepatory Members, but does include students who have been Confirmed.  

 

Sunday, November 18, 5:00pm, Arborlawn United Methodist Church

Representatives from Aledo UMC will attend the required annual Charge Conference at 5 p.m. Sunday, at Arborlawn United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. The purpose of this annual gathering is to submit and certify various reports and documents required each year by our Denomination. Anyone is welcome to attend, but only those elected leaders who are part of the Charge Conference vote.

 

Please do not confuse this meeting with the Church Conference that will be held at noon the same day in our Sanctuary. That is a specially called meeting of the entire church to consider the sale/purchase of property. Since that is a Church Conference, every professing member of Aledo UMC in attendance is allowed to cast a vote.   

Wednesday, November 14

 

Student Ministry's will be putting together college care packages on after the Thanksgiving potluck.  Donations to help with the mailing cost ($15/box) are still needed. Checks marked "college care package" can be dropped in the offering plate. 

If you were not able to turn in your pledge card last week, don't despair. There is still time. We are just beginning the budget process for 2019, so we will be accepting commitments for the next few weeks. You may turn in your pledge card to the church office, drop it in the mail, or place in the offering plate during worship. 

 

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. 

 

We are missing 6 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!

 

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! 

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! 

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.   

 Want to receive inclement weather and church event notifications?
Text ALEDOUMC to 68398.   

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.