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APRIL 22nd, 2022
UPCOMING SERMON
"Seeing His Face"
Scripture: Psalm 133, John 20:19-31
A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

What if we started every day with Praising God? Each new day is a new opportunity. Each day is a new beginning, in Christ Jesus our Savior. Every day is a new start, a do over, a clean slate and...

WHAT'S HAPPENING
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, April 23rd, 8:00am-2:00pm

Bring your priced items to the church parking lot TODAY, April 22nd, starting at 4:00pm. Sale will benefit our Student Ministry program. Questions? Contact Shannon Byrd at 817-675-0565.
COMPASSION SUNDAY
Sunday, May 15th

Become a Compassion sponsor and change a child’s life! Compassion International helps children living in poverty by partnering with their local churches. Your sponsorship provides school, food, medicine and other necessities for your special child. You will be able to correspond, sharing love and encouragement. Plan now to sponsor a child or two!
NAME TAGS

If you signed up for a name tag it is available for pick up at the Connection Center. Didn’t get signed up? Sign up now at the Connection Center!
ADULT MISSION TRIP
May 22nd thru 26th, Conroe, Texas

Join us for an 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’ll
carpool to Conroe and assemble and verify kits in a climate-controlled environment. If you’re interested in joining the team, please email pbadlato@att.net. The costs for this
trip include hotels and meals.
SENIOR SUNDAY
Sunday, May 22nd, 11:00am

AUMC’s high school seniors will be honored at the 11:00am service. If you have or are a high school senior, please click here to complete the Senior form by May 8th.
STEPHEN MINISTRY

Stephen Ministry provides congregations with the training, resources, and ongoing support to organize and equip a team of lay caregivers - called Stephen Ministers - within the congregation. If you are interested in having an impartial listening ear, you can request to be partnered with a Stephen Minister by contacting Trudy Smith at trudy@aledoumc.org.
LIFE CARE GROUPS

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.
11:00 SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

Are you looking for a place to serve your church? Do you attend the 11:00 worship service? Look no farther! Greeters, ushers, Communion servers and Connection Center hosts are all needed for the 11:00 worship service. Email Kim or call 817-441-8329 to get connected!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS

Good news! Our nursery and toddler age children are growing! To continue to grow, we are in desperate need of volunteers at the 11:00 hour. To volunteer
click here or contact our children's director Teresa Chisum.
RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE
Sunday, April 24th, 9:00am

The City of Aledo was notified that the scheduled closure of 1187 has been postponed. The construction of the railroad will be on Sunday, April 24, 2022 and will have the northbound and southbound routes closed.
Click on the QR code above to register for the
Student Ministries Mission Trips!

Sr. High Mission Trip:
May 29th-June 3rd, Oklahoma City
Register here:

Jr. High Mission Trip:
June 19th-24th, Mineral Wells

SAVE THE DATES

Adult Mission Trip:
May 22nd-26th, Conroe, TX

VBS: July 10th-14th

Young Adult Mission Trip:
July 31st-August 6th, Gardner, CO


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.

April 25th - Genesis 2:21-25
May 2nd - 1 Corinthians 11:11-12
May 9th - Acts 2:17-18
May 16th - Ephesians 5:22-24
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room

Join us as we explore Rob Bell's book Love Wins. Bell looks at the concepts of "heaven and hell", and how these fit with our understanding of a loving God. The book is available at various sites online, including Amazon and iBooks.
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” who are interested in fellowship and an encouraging Word. 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
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 May, 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:

  • Tuna Helper
  • Cornbread Mix
  • Mac and Cheese (7 oz)

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: Stella Lee; Janessa Payne; John Stanely; Penny Pelfrey; Cindy Mayfield’s sister Kitty;Steve Leifeste’s mother Joann; Sarah Johnson; Lenny Tubbs; Suzanne Marsden; Phyllis King; Gayle McGregor; Richele Gift; Carrie Hester; Mary Vandercook; Gavin Trietsch

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

Long-term prayer concerns: Tripp Childress; Zan McGlinchey; JoAnne Cole; Joyce Bush; Wayne Taylor; Doris Russell; Lou Ann Pate; 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