POTLUCK THEOLOGY: A CHURCH FAMILY BRUNCH

Sunday, September 29, 10-11am

We are doing it again! So save the date and mark your calendar for Sunday, September 29th. Bring your best brunch/breakfast dish to share and get to know your church family. There will be no Sunday School, so stay after the 9:00 service or come early (10am) for the 11:00, and get to know your church family!

PARENT'S DAY OUT

July 11, August 8, 9am - 1pm

Mark your calendars for some fun activities this summer! AUMC is hosting Mother's Day out events FREE to any children going into Kindergarten through 5th grade this fall. Activities are TBD.

Click here to register your children, as sign ups are required. (Don't forget to invite your friends!)

**Volunteers are needed so we can welcome all who want to attend! Please email Teresa if you are able to help.

CRAFTING WITH COMPANY

Tuesday, June 18, 6pm, Gathering Room

Ladies of all ages, join us for crafting and fellowship! $10 donation requested. Sign up at the Connection Center.

NEW MEMBERS' COFFEE

Sunday, June 9, 10am, MAC



New members are invited to join us this Sunday for coffee and pastries at 10:00am in the MAC Center. Regardless of when you joined, all "new members" are welcomed and encouraged to come and share! Sunday School is available for children of all ages.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024: CAMP FIRELIGHT

July 14-18, 5:30-8:30pm

Mark your calendars for VBS 2024: Camp Firelight! Vacation Bible School is open to children ages 4 years old through 6th grade, and online registration is open now. Click HERE to register.

**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

We are in need of adult crew leaders! Join us in sharing the love of Jesus with the children in our community. No experience required, and it is guaranteed to be fun and rewarding week. Please stop by the VBS table in the Narthex to learn how you can help or click HERE to sign up.

VBS CRAFTS PREPARATION DAY

Tuesday, June 11, 10am-12pm, MAC

Do you know how to use scissors? Or a hot glue gun, stapler? Would you like to help with VBS this year but can't be there during that week? We are having VBS crafts preparation day on Tuesday, June 11 from 10am until noon in the MAC. Bring your scissors or hot glue gun, and join us as we prepare craft materials and projects to get ready for VBS. If you have any questions, call or text Janice Cole at 817-917-8123. Thanks for supporting the Children's Ministries of Aledo UMC!

FELLOWSHIP OF MEN SUMMER RETREAT

July 12-14, Rockin G Ranch, Turkey, TX

Men, mark your calendars for the 2024 Summer Retreat at the Rockin G Ranch, including fishing tournament, shooting range, delicious meals, incredible views, and more. The cost is $75, and attendance is limited to 24. Sign up at the Connection Center.

SUMMER FUN @ THE QUAD

We are looking forward to great mission trips, fun activities, and opportunities to grow in our faith together this summer! The schedule will look a little different from July through August, so please pay attention to the Quad calendars so you can participate in all the faith and fun! Also please make sure you and your parents are on the QUAD REMIND app! Contact Shannon (817-991-3049) with questions.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH:

Children's and Youth Ministries have planned two fun family events this summer! Parents must accompany the little ones, please.

Tuesday, July 23 - Join us at Burger's Lake in Fort Worth. Cost is $10 per person, plus money for concessions. More details to follow.

Monday, August 5 - Join us at NRH20 Family Water Park in North Richland Hills. Cost is $10 per person, plus money for concessions. More details to follow.

JAVA & JESUS

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

Java & Jesus is taking a break for summer vacation. We will resume meeting in the fall. Keep an eye on the eNews for updates! 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.

June 10 - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

June 17 - Mark 11:20-25

June 24 - Acts 2:1-4

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Squeeze bottles of jelly*

Cereal (regular size)*

Canned chili*

Peanut butter (16 oz.)

Canned soup (tomato, vegetable)

Canned sweet peas

Spaghetti (16 oz.)

Canned chicken

Canned tuna

Tuna or Chicken Helper

Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)

We are very well stocked with all other items.

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.