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AUGUST 26TH, 2022

UPCOMING SERMON

"A Body of Weakness"

Romans 7:15-25

Rev. Joel Robbins


A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM



Last week I was riding in my truck with a member of the Church. We were headed to meet some

wonderful folks who work for a non-profit ...


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 10:00am-noon, Gathering Room


Interested in a weekly women's group and a good cup of coffee? Join us for Java & Jesus! Lessons center around how we juggle being moms and followers of Christ in a busy world. Nursery is provided; no outside reading required. 


First study of the fall is a video series "WayMaker: Finding the Way of Life you've Always Dreamed Of" by Ann Voskamp. Email Trudy Smith for more info and/or to register for childcare.

LORD’S ACRE

Saturday, October 8th, 10:00am-3:00pm


Lord’s Acre coming soon! Be sure October 8th is on your calendar! Here is how you can help!


Donations of:

  • Snack-size packages of chips to serve with lunches
  • Snacks for volunteers and vendors like protein bars, peanut butter

              crackers, pretzels, granola or fruit bars, etc.

  • Cans of soda and bottles of water

These items can be dropped off in the marked bin in the Narthex.


Volunteer here!


Baked Goods and Casseroles - Sign up in the Narthex. Casserole pans are available when you sign up!



Live and Silent Auction Items - Donation forms for auction items are available in the Narthex. Don’t wait until the last minute please! Forms and auction items need to be turned in by Friday, October 7th. No auction items will be accepted on day of Lord's Acre!


Vendors - If any of you have a business and you want to be a Vendor at Lord’s

Acre, forms are available on the church website. All forms can be turned in at the Connection Center or put in the Lord’s Acre mail box.

ADULT MISSION TRIP

October 23rd-27th, Conroe, Texas



Join us for another adult mission trip to the Mission Center in Conroe, Texas! The

Mission Center is the warehouse and command center for recovery efforts in The Texas Annual Conference. The warehouse collects, assembles and distributes disaster response equipment and supplies for use in regional disasters.


No experience required! We will assemble and verify cleaning and hygiene kits in a climate-controlled environment. Work hours are flexible.


If you’re interested in joining the team, pick up a flyer in the Narthex.


We hope YOU will be part of the team!

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.

WELCOME

Amy Yates is excited to join the staff at Aledo UMC. Amy and her family moved to Aledo in 2016 and joined AUMC in 2021. She and her husband Murphy are the proud parents of four Bearcats: Taylor (AHS ’20, Trinity University ’24), Anna (AHS ’22, Texas A&M ’26), Tripp (7th grade at AMS), and Jack (6th grade at AMS). Amy will be in the front office during the week, serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, and she looks forward to working with AUMC staff and congregation.

LIFE CARE GROUPS
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR AREAS OF LIFE

Our groups are open to adults in our community who are experiencing life's challenges. We all have difficult times in our lives when we need loving, compassionate support.

  • Alzheimer's Support Group & Kaliedoscope - meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.
  • Cancer Support Group - meets the second Tuesday of each month
  • Veterans Support Group - meets the third Thursday of each month

For more information on any of these groups go to aledoumc.org.
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.


September 5th - Labor Day, No Men's Breakfast

September 12th - Romans 4

September 19th - Genesis 42:26-28

September 26th - Hebrews 2:1-4

October 3rd - Revelation 1:1-3

October 10th - Matthew 25:1-30

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room

PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES

Wednesdays



IN THE AM - 9:30am, Parlor

IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room

HOW TO HELP

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY


Our Manna Room helps support families in our community; providing them with basic food needs, but also helping to free up some of their income so they can pay their bills or other debts.


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

  • Canned pasta sauce
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Corn bread mix
  • Canned mixed fruit
  • Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)
  • Peanut butter (16-18oz)
  • Squeeze bottles of jelly
  • Saltines
  • Mac and cheese
  • Tuna Helper
  • Canned tuna


We are very well stocked with all other items. 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: Richele Gift; Kristi Hefner; Clell Guest; Lynne McCartney; Ken Fisher; Herb and Cheryl Kensing’s daughter Courtney; Kent Boomer; Janae McClaran; Meghan Strayer’s cousin Matt; Rhonda Torres


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


Long-term prayer concerns: Carol Rodgers mother Ann Tomkies; Bob Crumbie; Angie Hale; Kent Boomer’s nephew Geoff Schillare; Kiki Estill; First Responders; Robin Boomer’s nephew Wayne Taylor; Mike Huntsinger; Gavin Trietsch; Tripp Childress; Zan McGlinchey; JoAnne Cole; Joyce Bush; Doris Russell; Lou Ann Pate; Jeremy Hartle; Our Country and all Military Personnel

JOIN US
SUNDAY
9am - Contemporary HUB Service
11am - Traditional CORNERSTONE Service
4pm - Students@The Quad

ONLINE WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY
9:30am - Pastor's Bible Study
6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - Chapel
6pm - Students@The Quad
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