FEBRUARY 4th, 2022
UPCOMING SERMON
"The Needs of a World in Pain"
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:8
A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

Many years ago, I was watching a Western with my son, Joel Brandon. He made an observation I had not previously noticed. “Dad, how come there is sometimes a wet ditch in the middle of...

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

Cancelled due to weather

See you March 5th!
SAVE THE DATES

Sr. High Mission Trip: June 5th-10th
Jr. High Mission Trip: June 19th-24th
VBS: July 10th-14th

Please add these important ministry dates to your summer calendar!
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:
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.
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 chili*
  • Canned corned beef*
  • Canned mixed fruit
  • Canned pears
  • Canned soup
  • Tuna Helper
*most needed

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 & Beverly Bishop’s son Steve; Doris Clark’s cousin Kelly; Linda Surratt’s SIL Rebecca Anthony; Gayle Tubbs; Stella Lee; Paul Nicholson; Amanda Combs; Dusty Mayfield; Tripp Childress

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: 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

Sympathies: Family and friends of Sherida Galley
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