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This Sunday's Message: Grace Poured Out
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 1:8-14
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The influencers in our world are fond of saying that we are more connected now than at any point in history. I think that is probably true, but I don't think it all has to do with technology - with cell phones, social media and the ability to communicate instantly. In fact, I was reminded of just how connected we all really are last...
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Let's fill the sanctuary with beautiful flowers for Advent! Poinsettias may be ordered at the Connection Center for $15 each through December 1. Those who purchase plants may take them home after the Christmas Eve services.
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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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Deck the Halls Chili Cookoff and Hanging of the Greens
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Sunday, December 1, 5:30 and 6:30pm
Our annual Deck the Halls Chili Cook-off begins at 5:30 pm, followed by the Hanging of the Greens worship service at 6:30 pm. 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 - Spicy, Traditional and Non-traditional.
**Note** Due to time constraints all contest entries MUST arrive before 5:00 pm. Drop-offs may occur as early as 4:00 pm.
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AUMC Ladies Christmas Ornament Exchange
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Monday, December 2nd, 6:30pm
All ladies are invited to join us for our annual Christmas ornament exchange and holiday fellowship at Nelda McGlinchey's home (8497 S. FM 1187, one mile past the "big cow"). Bring an Ornament, appetizer or dessert to share. Meet at church at 6:15pm, if you would like to carpool.
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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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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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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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Staff Announcement-HUB Worship Leader
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The Staff Parish Relations Committee announces that Lane Davis has been hired as the HUB Worship Leader effective December 1st. He will also lead weekly worship for our youth. Lane is currently pursing a PhD in Methodist History and Higher Education at Southern Methodist
University. He has a Masters of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School and is an ordain elder in the Tennessee Conference. He has several years of leading contemporary worship as well. Welcome Lane and his wife Elissa, and their three month old, Jude.
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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 2 -
2 Timothy 2
December 3 -
2 Timothy 3
December 4 - 2
Timothy 4
December 5 -
Hebrew 1
December 6 - Hebrew 2
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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: Dee Dee Babcock's father Buzz Dulick; Fanci Coyle; David Durham; Stella Lee's granddaughter Jennifer Germany; Megan Pritchard; Hauer family; Stan Huntsinger; Jim Doss; Deana McMullen's mother Joyce Bush; Tracey Boyes father Bill McMillan; Geneyne Clark; Thea Ledford; Sherida Galley; Gene and Sherry Swenson
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: 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; Kristin Bryan's parents Mike and Pat Brady; Matt Grantham; Kathy Mayotte's nephew Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; Sherroll Shirley; JoAnne Cole; All Military Personnel
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