HANGING OF THE GREENS

Sunday, December 1, 6:30pm



Get ready for an electrifying night of worship as we kick off Advent with Hanging of the Greens! Join us for a thrilling performance by America's Got Talent semi-finalist, Lachuné Boyd, and watch as our children and youth transform the sanctuary into a festive wonderland. This is an event you won't want to miss - come and experience the joy of the Christmas season with us!

AUMC WOMEN’S EVENT: “BAGS OF BLESSINGS”

November 14, 6:30-8:30pm, MAC



Ladies, join us for a night of fellowship and service! We will help fill snack sacks, prison ministry bags, and blessing bags. We will also be collecting new Christmas gift bags to donate to the Aledo Children’s AdvoCats Angel Project. Drinks and light snacks will be provided.

HOPE & ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Sunday, November 17, 6:30pm, MAC

The holidays are usually a time of celebration and joy. But when you have lost a loved one, thoughts of the upcoming holiday season may leave you feeling anxious or sad. Join us for coffee and dessert, as we share our stories, explore ways to cope during the holidays, and find hope in Christ. This event, hosted by our AUMC Stephen Ministers, is free and open to all. Contact Trudy Smith for more information.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS



During the Advent season, we will fill the Sanctuary with beautiful Christmas poinsettias! If you would like to sponsor a plant, please complete the order form at the Connection Center. Suggested donation is $20 for 6" pot plants or $30 for 10" pot plants. Sponsors may take their plants home following Christmas Eve services.

THIRD GRADE BIBLE RETREAT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 9-11am

Each fall, we continue the Methodist tradition of presenting all of our 3rd grade students with a Bible of their very own. As their faith family, we are excited to provide this age-appropriate Bible, and our prayer is that this gift will help them grow deeper in their relationship with God. All 3rd graders are encouraged to attend the Bible retreat on Saturday, November 9th from 9-11am in the MAC, and their Bibles will be presented Sunday, November 10th at 10am.



Sign up is necessary so we can have their name in their Bible. Email Teresa Chisum with your 3rd grader's given name.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MISSION PROJECT

Don't know what to do with your worn-out t-shirts? We want them - stains, holes, and all! This year at Breakfast with Santa, our children will be using old t-shirts to create toys for shelter dogs. For this project to be successful, we need as many old t-shirts as possible. Please leave donations in the marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you!!

FALL AT THE QUAD

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!

• Wednesday evenings 4:30-7pm, meet at the Quad for fellowship, dinner with your church family, and Bible study. Our current study is Feed the Dog by Brock Gill. No Quad November 27; enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
• Sunday Funday: 11/10, 5-7pm, Quad
• Sunday 11/17: Quad Friendsgiving Dinner, 5-7pm
• Sunday 11/24: Movie outing to see Wicked, Time TBD

Contact Shannon Reynolds with questions, and stay tuned for more youth activities!

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am, Gathering Room

Moms, now is the perfect time to take some time out of your week and join us! Enjoy fellowship with other busy moms as we explore the Advent Study The Redemption of Scrooge by Matt Rawle. No reading required; nursery provided. For more info, contact Trudy Smith.

MEN'S DEVOTIONAL BREAKFAST

Mondays, 7:30am, MAC Center



Men, start your week with a brief devotional, led by David Stubbs. 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.

November 11 - No meeting

November 18 - James 4:1-10

November 25 - No meeting

December 2 - 1 John 4:7-21

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

If you would like to help feed our neighbors, we are currently short of the following items: *MOST NEEDED

Squeeze bottles of jelly*

Cereal (regular size)*

Oatmeal (variety box or 18 oz canister)

Canned corn

Tuna or Chicken Helper

Canned pasta sauce

We appreciate your faithful support of this ministry! Please no glass jars, bottles, or other breakable containers, and we cannot accept items past their expiration dates. Donations may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you!

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR AREAS OF LIFE

Our groups are open to adults in our community who are experiencing daily challenges.

• Alzheimer's Support Group & Kaleidoscope - meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.
• Cancer Support Group - meets the second Tuesday of each month
• Caring Hearts/Stephen Ministers - offer compassionate and confidential prayer, support, and encouragement

For more information on any of these groups go to our Ministry Page at CLICK HERE.