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This Sunday's Message: Tools of Faith
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 2:20-22
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I love high school football. Always have. I follow professional football ... sort of. I mean I turn on the TV when the Cowboys are playing and keep up with the game, but I rarely sit down and watch one from beginning to end. I enjoy college football, but I don't passionately follow any...
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Last year, Bob Bull reminded us that there were people throughout the metroplex needing warm coats, and Aledo UMC did a successful drive. Our beloved Bob Bull passed away this year, and in his memory, we are beginning another coat drive. From now through January 19, Aledo UMC will be collecting gently-used
coats to be distributed by
Beautiful Feet ministry in Fort Worth. Donations can be placed in the donation bin marked "Bob's Coat Drive" in the Narthex.
All sizes are needed, children through adult!
Please make sure
coats
are clean and in "working order".
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Saturday, December 7th, 9:00-10:30am
Come and enjoy 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 needed. Please email Teresa to be a part of this wonderful Christmas experience!
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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
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December 12th from 1:00-3:00pm
Our discussion this month will be "Finding Veteran's Benefits" and "Help with Locating the Right Memory Care Facility." The respite program, Kaleidoscope, will also meet at the same time. For more information, contact Sussie Jordan (512-923-9268).
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Sunday, December 15th, 11:00am
Come join our Chancel Choir and Advent Choir celebrate the majesty and timelessness of the Christmas with this refreshing blend of music from classical masterworks, traditional new carols, and contemporary songs.
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Faith 'n Motion: A Christian Inspired Yoga Class
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Starting January 8th, 6:00pm, Chapel
Any given class is centered on encouraging the participant to be fully present. We silence our mind, connect with our body, settle our attention on our breath and open our heart to God with patience, humility and gratitude. As one experiences the ups and downs (trials & tribulations) in the movements (flows/moving meditations) and postures (isometric holds), they accept the journey unfolding; remaining in a non-judgmental state and letting go of competition and criticism of ourselves or others. We lose the comparisons which allow for our own unique God given talents/purpose to surface. Our struggles on the mat are synonymous with the struggles in our faith. It's Faith 'N Motion!
Class Description:
Slow Flow Therapeutic Yoga: A meditative flow that practices slowing down by using a slow steady breath, holding postures, transitioning smoothly, and opening gently and mindfully with the ability to move deeper into one's body and self. It's a practice that builds strength, and each movement is initiated by slow controlled inhales and exhales. Accessible for all levels.
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Keep Those Commitment Cards Coming
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If you have not been able to turn in your pledge card, don't despair. There is still time. We are just beginning the budget process for 2020, 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.
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We're Reading the New Testament in 2019!
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Are you ready to learn more about Jesus? Start the New Year with your church family as we embark on a yearlong commitment to read the entire New Testament together. Each weekday (Monday through Friday) we will read one chapter from the New Testament. Each Sunday Pastor Lee will be preaching from one of the five chapters we read that week.
December 9 -
Hebrew 3
December 10 -
Hebrew 4
December 11 -
Hebrew 5
December 12 -
Hebrew 6
December 13 - Hebrew 7
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Are you taking advantage of electronic giving?
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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 to set up an automatic transfer from your checking account. Or go to
Aledo UMC to use your credit or debit card.
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In your times of prayer throughout the week, please remember the people named below.
Concerns: Joy Moore's brother Roger Moore; Jace Schmidt; Sharon Hampton's granddaughter Abigail Hampton; Dee Dee Babcock's father Buzz Dulick; Fanci Coyle; David Durham; Stella Lee's granddaughter Jennifer Germany; Megan Pritchard; Tracey Boyes father Bill McMillan
Special members who are unable to worship with us: C.D. and Mattie Graham; Barbara Moore; Stella Lee; Bobbie Wooten; jody Young; Geneyne Clark
Long-term prayer concerns: Stan Huntsinger; Jim Doss; Deana McMullen's mother Joyce Bush; Mike Sheehan; Diane Smith; Lynne Barnes; DeeAnn Day's mother Lou Ann Pate; Emma Vidal; Davis Mazzei; Linda Parker's mother Shirley Riff; Rachelle Moreland's sister Jennifer Ortiz & family; Rita Potter; Jayne Dawson's nephew Marco Cassarino; Fanci Coyle's mother Emma Horton; Sarah Rives; Bill Bradle; Gavin Trietsch; Carrie Hester; Jennifer Kirkpatrick's mother Judy Wendt; Matt Grantham; Kathy Mayotte's nephew Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; Sherroll Shirley; JoAnne Cole; All Military Personnel
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