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.  

 

Drop-off at Aledo UMC by November 18

Drop off your filled shoebox in the marked bin in the Narthex no later than Sunday, November 18th. 

Sunday, November 18th 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.

 

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 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.   

Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 8:00am

Get out from under the cook's feet and come help give someone else something to be thankful for.  Meet at the Park & Ride lot at 8 a.m.  We'll have you back home by noon!

 

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!

 

Sunday, December 2, 5:30 and 6:30pm
Our annual Deck the Halls Chili Cook-off begins at 5:30pm, followed by the Hanging of the Greens worship service at 6:30pm. Children have a special role during the service of hanging the Chrismons on the tree! Prizes will be awarded for the top chili in each of three categories - Regular, Spicy, and "Not Your Mama's."

 

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.

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.   

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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.