Some of my most powerful experiences in ministry have come in the context of a funeral. That may sound a bit morbid, but it is absolutely true. It's the part of ministry that humbles me the most. In many cases a family that may barely know me invites me in to be part of some of... 

 

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Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night! 

Sunday, November 11
If you have service men or women you would like to honor and/or remember on Veterans Day, please complete a card at the Connection Center in the Narthex.

Are you a 7th grade student who will be a part of Confirmation this coming Spring or do you have a student who will be? We need to know who you are and how many books we need to order. Please email Rachelle Moreland ASAP to let her know.  

 

Confirmation dates: 

January: 20th, 27th  

February: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 

March: 3rd, 24th, 31st 

April: 7th (Baptism Sunday at church) 

12th-13th- Retreat at Glen Lake Camp

Thursday, November 8, 1:00-3:00pm
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group will be meeting this week. Kaleidoscope for our loved ones will also meet at the same time.  This month our speaker will be discussing dealing with stress during the holidays.  Our meeting is open to anyone and everyone is welcome. 

Wednesday, 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. 

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. 

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.

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.