July 24, 2019
  Aledo United Methodist Church   
Making disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world
by loving, knowing, and serving our God.
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A Great Day in the Kingdom 
 
This very Sunday we are going to begin our B.Y.O.B. program. Yes, even to the Church, we will bring it with us, join together in fellowship, as we open it up and consume it. This of course, will be without any moderation. We can...  
 

Pastor Joel's Cool Warm Welcome  

   Saturday, July 25th, 10:00am-12:00pm
 
This will be a drive by ice cream event for the entire church!  JulieBean's  Ice Cream truck will be parked under the portico in front of the Children's  building. 
This will be your opportunity to meet Pastor Joel in person (and  masked) as he serves you a frozen treat!  
    
Please make a sign with your family's name to display in your car window.  
Pull  up with windows closed and your masks off so Pastor Joel can see your face! Then he will serve you your frozen treat of choice!
 
 
When Will We Sing? 

  Many of you might have read the article back in March about the choir that met in Washington state where the 60 member group met and rehearsed in a county where there were no cases of COVID-19. Forty of those singers ended having COVID-19 symptoms and two died. I have spent my entire adult life serving the United Methodist Church in music, which means the news from the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) to not...
 

Online Worship Guide
Join us on Facebook at 11:00am for Worship.

Click below for AUMC Facebook page  

Aledo UMC Facebook

Virtual VBS

This exciting virtual event - "Where in the World is God?" - is open to any child - ages 4 years through (entering) 6th grade. Our 30 minute online program will be held on Wednesdays at 6pm starting July 8th through July 31st.

   Invite your friends and neighbors to join in the fun!

   Join in the fun!   

Manna Room

Aledo UMC's Manna Room has been open and busy the last two months.  An average of 20 bags a week are being given out.  If you would like to help feed our neighbors, the following items are needed:
  • Instant potatoes
  • Canned fruit
  • Tuna
  • Vienna Sausages
  • Oatmeal 
  • Mac and cheese
  • Canned Ravioli
  • Saltine crackers      
Donations can be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you for your faithfulness in feeding our hungry friends.
COVID Protocol 

Please be aware there will be a disinfecting cleaning of all facilities prior to all services. We are working with PBS of Texas, the same company that cleans and disinfects our state Capitol in Austin, as well as many other facilities and laboratories.  They use a CDC recommended electrostatic spray on all surfaces of the facility.  This is a hospital grade disinfectant that is applied in a spray; it kills harmful pathogens and completely dries within minutes, leaving surfaces safe for contact almost immediately.  Our goal is to create a clean, healthy and safe environment to best serve and protect our congregation.
Need Assistance? 

If you or anyone you know is in need of food Aledo UMC has Manna bags ready to go.  Hours to pick up a bag of canned goods are Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon-3:00pm, in the Narthex. If you live in Parker County and are needing help on a utility bill, please email info@aledoumc.org or call 817-441-8329.     
Stay Connected With Your Aledo UMC Family
 
Aledo UMC  has heeded the warnings from health officials and temporarily closed the church offices for the foreseeable future. We are still the church, so here are several ways for our AUMC family to stay connected through the week:

Sunday
11:00 am - Worship - In-person 
11:00 am - Online Worship - Facebook 
11:00 am - Online Worship - Under the services tab at  www.aledoumc.org
10:45 am - Children's Church Service - Facebook and YouTube
 
Weekdays
Aledo UMC Morning Devotional - 8am -  Aledo UMC Facebook page
Children's Bedtime Stories  - 7pm - Aledo UMC Facebook page

Electronic Giving
 
As we move into virtual worship and other gatherings for the foreseeable future, now is a great time to connect with online giving to ensure that the ministries and outreach of the church are not interrupted.
There are two basic ways to give electronically, and both are quick and simple.
  1. The best option is to give via a direct transfer from your checking account. This is fee-free for you and the church. Simply fill out the accompanying ACH form and send it in to the church office along with a voided check. You can mail it to Aledo UMC, PO Box 126, Aledo, TX 76008.

  2. Or you can text "aledoumc" to 77977. This will connect you to a service called PushPay, which will allow you to give electronically to the church using either a credit card or debit card. You will receive a text back with instructions guiding you through setting up your gift. You can give either a one-time gift or set up weekly or monthly giving through PushPay.
PRAYERS
In your times of prayer throughout the week, please remember the people named below.
 
Concerns: Mike Ortiz; Mayo Tubbs; Kent Boomer's sister Kathy Palmer; Roger Moore; Jim Thames; Charlie McLain; Jim and LouAnn Doss; Ardeth Vandercook; Jeff Bond; Brad Dean; Our Country; Ethan Moreland; Kelly Stowe's sister-in-law Brenda Nivila; Lynnda Burroughs sister Pam Gillian; Judy Farrell; Robby Reed; Tom Siler; Rachel Clark; Celeste Durham;  Tammy Leifeste's grandmother

Special members who are unable to worship with us:  Mattie Graham; Stella Lee; Barbara Moore;  Bobbie Wooten; jody Young; Geneyne Clark; Diane Smith; Jim and LouAnn Doss
 
Joys: David, Alicia and Evelyn Duncan on the birth of David Walker Duncan
 
Sympthies: Caren Pettyjohn and family on the death of John Pettyjohn  

Long-term prayer concerns:    Megan Pritchard; Tracey Boyes father Bill McMillan; 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; Carrie Hester; Judy Wendt; Matt Grantham; Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; Sherroll Shirley; JoAnne Cole; All Military Personnel


 

 

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Sunday Services
8:30 a.m. - Communion
9:00 a.m. - Hub Contemporary
11:00 a.m. - Cornerstone Traditional

Sunday School
10:00 a.m.