December 4th, 2020
THIS WEEKS SERMON
Sermon: Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
A Great Day in the Kingdom
Many years ago, around this time of year (Advent), I was deer hunting in South Central Texas, near Priddy, on Tater Hill.  The fog was thick and I knew or thought I knew that a cull buck was available. Let me explain to the non-hunters, please. A cull buck is either one who needs to be eliminated from the...
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
To all who donated blood during our November blood drive, and all who dontate anytime! Thank you and God bless you! You are saving lives!

WHAT'S HAPPENING
SANTA'S DRIVE-THRU GROTTO
Saturday, December 5th, 10:00am-12:00pm

This is a fun, safe way for your family to see Santa, who will be here for a Covid friendly picture opportunity. There will be multiple drive-through stations so everything can be done from the safety of your car!
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday, December 9th, 7:00pm

Everyone is welcome to join the Chancel Choir by the oak tree in the church parking lot for some caroling. A fire pit and hot chocolate will be provided to keep you warm! Please bring your own folding chair.
BLANKET DRIVE
FOR CHRISTMAS EVENT AT CENTER OF HOPE
Aledo UMC is collecting new, full/queen size blankets for the Christmas Event at Center of Hope. Approximately 500 new blankets, provided by COH and AUMC, will be given away on Saturday, December 19th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Families in need will be given 3 tickets to choose 3 items (gloves, hats socks, toys, blankets, etc) from the booths, plus family food boxes, hot chocolate, cookies, and crafts for kids will be provided.  

Aledo UMC helpers are needed for 2-hour shifts, to man our booth and give away blankets. Sign-up in the Narthex or email Trudy Smith.
AUMC T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS
Need to do a little Christmas shopping? Check out the long sleeved t-shirts and sweatshirts with Aledo United Methodist Church logo. They are available in the Narthex. T-shirts are $20 and sweatshirts are $25. Get yours while supplies last!

HOW TO HELP
SCHOOL PRAYER SUPPORT MINISTRY
We have schools not covered in prayer for December and January. The sign up sheets for this month can be found at the Connection Center. Sign to prayer for these schools or email the church office.
PRAYERS
In your times of prayer throughout the week, please remember the people named below.
 
Concerns: Jeni Freeman's sister Judy Durham; Doris Clark and her mother; Daryl Stanaway; Ken Fisher; Tyrell Greenough; Beverly Choat; Carole Stubbs; DonNell; Drinda Laird Beckham; Paula Moore; Josh Clark's father Johnny Clark; Baby Lucy; Rhonda Evers' mother Susann Eller

Special members who are unable to worship with us: Mattie Graham; Stella Lee; Bobbie Wooten; jody Young; Geneyne Clark; Diane Smith; LouAnn Doss; Sandra Dean

Sympathies: Jim Stavens on the death of his cousin Dennis Thirud

Long-term prayer concerns:  Carrie Hester; Tom Siler; Brad Dean; Robby Reed; Mike Sheehan; DeeAnn Day's mother Lou Ann Pate; Emma Vidal; Davis Mazzei; Linda Parker's mother Shirley Riff; Jennifer Ortiz & family; Rita Potter; Emma Horton; Gavin Trietsch; Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; Sherroll Shirley; JoAnne Cole; Our Country and All Military Personnel

JOIN US
SUNDAY
9am - Parking Lot Service
11am - Sanctuary Service (in-person)
11am - Online Worship Facebook, Website, YouTube

WEDNESDAY
6pm - Broadcast Bible - Parking Lot
6pm - Children's Jesus and Me - Chapel
6pm - Students @ The Quad