We are asking all veterans to wear their service branch insignia on Sunday, November 14th, so we can honor your service to our country.

Please join us in the Chapel for this special and free class. Bring your mat, water and a friend!

Our annual Deck the Halls Chili Cook-off begins at 5:30pm, followed by the Hanging of the Greens worship service at 6:30pm. Children have a special role during the service of hanging the Chrismons on the tree! Sign up at the Connection Center to bring chili, bread or a dessert.

**Note** To be judged and eligiable for a prize, chili must be at the church between 4:00 and 5:00pm.

Let’s fill the sanctuary with beautiful flowers for Advent! Poinsettias may be ordered at the Connection Center for $20 each through November 28th. Those who purchase plants may take them home after the Christmas Eve services.

This year we will once again be collecting donations of wrapping paper, tape and bows for the AdvoCats Angel Project. Please place items in the marked bin in the Narthex. Donations will be collected until Sunday, December 5th.

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”.

A new Tuesday morning study will explore Adam Hamilton’s book Christianity and World Religions (Revised Edition) and video series. This six-week study begins October 26. Books can be purchased online at Cokesbury or Amazon. Questions? Contact Trudy Smith..

Java & Jesus is a gathering for “busy moms” ~ and grammas! ~ who are interested in fellowship and an encouraging Word. Join-in as we begin a video series “I Give Up” by Laura Story. No outside reading required. Nursery childcare is provided! Please contact: trudysmith@aledoumc.org if you have questions, or if you plan to attend with kiddos, so we have plenty of nursery workers.

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 November, stop by the Connection Center to sign up for your school.

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.