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MAY 20TH, 2022
UPCOMING SERMON
"Including the Holy Spirit"
Scripture: Psalm 66:8-20, John 14:15-21
A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

This Sunday is Senior Celebration Sunday. As we celebrate the past, present and future narratives of our young adults, let us also pray for their parents. Whether going away to college or...

WHAT'S HAPPENING
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Thursday, June 2nd, 6:00pm

AUMC will hold a Charge Conference on June 2nd, at 6:00pm in the Chapel. All are welcome!
David, Steve, Carey, Russell, Doc, Trudy, Trish, and Kent
SUMMER CONCERT
Saturday, June 4th, 6:00pm

Come join us and start the summer off right!!!
 
It’s a concert for everyone featuring Doc’s Garage Band, with lots of songs the kids can dance to, a good old fashioned Gospel medley, and some of the Band’s greatest hits. Top it all off with cookies and ice cream.
 
Where? On the Camper’s Church Lot by the Quad (Youth House)
When? Saturday June 4th at 6:00pm
What to bring? A friend and a folding chair or 2, some chairs will be provided until we fill them up. We guarantee plenty of shade, 80 degree temperatures, and a cool breeze…  
PLUS
A special surprise guest artist, an up and comer in Central Texas, who will give us an extra musical treat. Don’t miss this great way to start the summer with your family, join us all on Saturday, June 4th!!!
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL

It's not too late! Children are still available to be adopted. Visit the Connection Center Sunday to adopt your Compassion Child!
LORD'S ACRE
Saturday, October 8th

Planning for Lord's Acre 2022 is underway! Some committees already have chairpersons, but the following committees are still needing chairpersons:
  • Advertising
  • Kids' Zone
  • Entertainment
  • Take down and clean up

The first meeting of chairpersons is May 22nd, 12:15 at the Tonroy home. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in chairing any of these committees contact Jan Tonroy, Kim Watson in the church office or sign up at the Connection Center.
SENIOR SUNDAY
Sunday, May 22nd, 11:00am

AUMC’s high school seniors will be honored at the 9:00 and 11:00am services. Join us as we wish them well on the next leg of their journey!

Emma Davis Leah Rogers
Mattie Gantt Sam Smith
James Kehrt Jack Tregellas
Jason Llewellen Katelyn Walther
Elizabeth McCarley Anna Yates
CAMP HOPE
Wednesday evenings, June 8th-July 13th, 6:30-8:00pm

Aledo UMC has partnered with Center of Hope (COH) to offer Camp Hope in the Oak HIll neighborhood for several years and we plan to offer camp again this summer! Helping hands are needed! Email Trudy Smith for more information. This is a great opportunity to serve our neighbors and be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ!
VBS FOOD TRUCK PARTY
July 10th-14th

Adults needed to supervise crews. Youth are needed to help the adults shepherd the kids around the campus to assist with activities. If you can be there for all 5 nights or just 1 let us know. We are accepting donations of snacks and monetary support. Head over to the VBS table and donations banner to volunteer and find out what we need. Want to register your child? Look for the QR code on the information board or Click here to register for the Food Truck Party!
ROCKIN G RANCH - MEN'S RETREAT
July 15th-17th, Turkey, Texas

Only a few more slots available! Cost is $125. Sign up at the Connection Center to receive more information.

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

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

AUMC has a membership with Rightnow Media. This is a digital library with over 20,000 discipleship videos for kids, youth and adults. To sign up for this digital library email Teresa Chisum.


SAVE THE DATE

Young Adult Mission Trip:
July 31st-August 7th, Gardner, CO

Saturday, August 20th
Family Day at Glen Lake Camp
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.

May 23rd - Acts 5:1-11
May 30th - Memorial Day, no meeting
June 6th - 1 Corinthians 2:6-11
June 13th - Revelation 19:17-21
June 20th - John 8:1-11
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays

IN THE AM - 9:30am, Chapel/Activity Center
IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room
HOW TO HELP
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.
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.
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 black beans
  • Canned pasta sauce
  • Pork and beans

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: Buddy Wright's mother Peggy; Phil Thompson; Kiki Estill; Roger Moore; Albert Jandura; Cody Barrett; Ardeth Vandercook; Penny Pelfrey; Richele Gift; Carrie Hester

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; Ken Fisher

Sympathies: Family of Stella Lee; Family of Noah Bates

Joys: Steve and Tammy Leifeste on the birth of granddaughter Mia Kellie

Long-term prayer concerns: Gavin Trietsch; 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