JANUARY 28th 2022
UPCOMING SERMON
"Nothing to Fear"
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10
A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

Have you noticed that we live in a time when every authority, every policy, every rule, every law, every guideline, it seems, someone wants to criticize? Most of us remember that going to...

WHAT'S HAPPENING
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, February 10th, 1:00pm, Chapel/Activity Center

Are you caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? Join this local support group for information and encouragement! We meet the second Thursday of each month, alternating between group discussions and guest speakers. Our Kaleidoscope respite team can take care of your care receiver while you meet. No cost to participants. If you plan to bring your care receiver, please email trudysmith@aledoumc.org. We have Isabel Maria from the Area Agency on Aging (case manager) as our guest speaker this month.
CAMPING CHURCH
Saturday, February 5th, 3:00pm

Sign in with the camp host then pitch your tent for an evening of camping. Pastor Joel will have a short devotional the next morning. A few tents are available to check out for the night.
ALTAR FLOWERS

Anyone wishing to display flowers in honor or memory of loved ones in our sanctuary, contact Linda Surratt at 817-228-4632. Linda is the flower coordinator on our Worship committee.
CHURCH NAME TAGS

We are preparing name tags for our church membership. If you would like one please sign-up at the Connection Center or email Kim in the church office.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
MEN'S DEVOTIONAL BREAKFAST
Mondays, 7:30am, Chapel

Pastor Joel will be sharing a short devotional with this group. Burritos and coffee will be served. This is an opportunity to meet new people and decompress. The goal is for those not retired, to get back on the road by 8:15, at the latest. A donation of $5 is asked to cover the cost.

Scriptures for January 2022:
31th---Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Feb. 7th—Hebrews 11:29-12:2
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room

The new study will explore Adam Hamilton’s book Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times and video series. It offers an informed and inspired message for thriving in troubled times. Purchase books online at Cokesbury or Amazon.com. Email Trudy Smith with any questions.
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays

IN THE AM - 9:30am, Chapel/Activity Center
IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room
JAVA & JESUS
Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am, Gathering Room

Java & Jesus is a gathering for "busy moms" ~ and grammas! ~ who are interested in fellowship and an encouraging Word. We meet Thursday mornings at 10:00am in the Gathering Room (Ed. Bldg). No outside reading required. Nursery childcare is provided! Please contact Trudy Smith if you have questions, or if you plan to attend with kiddos, so we have plenty of nursery workers.
HOW TO HELP
Aledo UMC is stepping up to help out our school district. AISD is looking for volunteers from cafeteria to classroom so they can keep the students in school. If you can help for a day, or half a day, please click here to sign up.
BOB BULL’S COAT DRIVE

Through February 1st we will be collecting gently-used coats to be distributed by Beautiful Feet in Fort Worth.  All sizes are needed, children through adult! Please make sure coats are clean and in “working order”.
SCHOOL PRAYER MINISTRY

The new school year is here! Let's support our local school with prayer. Sign up to pray for a school each week for one month, either in person or by proxy. To pray for the month of February, stop by the Connection Center to sign up for your school.
SHARE A RIDE?
We have several church members who are no longer able to drive to church. Would you be willing to help a senior church member get to and from worship on Sunday morning? Please sign up at the Connection Center or contact Trudy Smith for more information.
WHEN YOU'RE AT THE STORE NEXT ...
If you would like to help feed our neighbors, we are currently short of the following items:

  • Canned mixed fruit
  • Canned pears
  • Canned soup
  • Canned chili
  • Canned corned beef

Please be sure to check the expiration dates. Donations can be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you for your faithfulness in feeding our hungry friends.
PRAYERS
In your times of prayer throughout the week,
please remember the people named below.
 
Concerns: Darlene Chapman; Mark Marsden; Barry Bishop's brother Steve; Doris Clark's cousin Kelly; Linda Surratt’s SIL Rebecca Anthony; Gayle Tubbs; Stella Lee; Paul Nicholson; Amanda Combs; Joyce Eckstein; Dusty Mayfield; Tripp Childress; Sherida Galley

Special members who are unable to worship with us: Jim and Pat Glenn; Geneyne Clark; Mattie Graham; Stella Lee; Bobbie Wooten; jody Young; LouAnn Doss; Sandra Dean; Beverly Choat; Ken Fisher

Sympathies: Sara, Hailey and Chris Reed on the death of their husband and father Robby Reed

Joys: Charlie Bransom on the birth of granddaughter Lucy Camille Bransom; Arvin and Helen Merrell on the birth of grandson Clay Russell Merrell; Bill and Vega Hood on the birth of grandson Henry Madison Hern

Long-term prayer concerns: Bill Burt; Zan McGlinchey; JoAnne Cole; Joyce Bush; Wayne Taylor; Carrie Hester; Doris Russell; Susan Morey; Lou Ann Pate; Gavin Trietsch; Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; Our Country and all Military Personnel
JOIN US
SUNDAY
9am - Contemporary HUB Service (in-person)
11am - Sanctuary Service (in-person)
4pm - Students@The Quad

ONLINE WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY
6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - Chapel
6pm - Area 56 - The Quad - West Building
6pm - Students@The Quad
6pm - Pastor's Bible Study