The church office will be closed beginning Monday, November 21st through Friday, November 25th. We wish you and your family a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

SERVICE OF HOPE

Sunday, November 20th, 7:00pm, Sanctuary

If the approaching holidays fill you with sadness or anxiety, come to a Service of Hope. It is a time to grieve dreams that have slipped away, mourn loved ones who have passed on, and to embrace the hope that is ours through Jesus Christ. This event is hosted by Aledo UMC and our Stephen Ministry. All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA SALE

November 20 - December 11

Poinsettias will be on sale from November 20th through December 11th. This year we have two sizes available: 6" pot plants for $20 each and 10" pot plants for $30 each. Order forms are available in the Narthex. Poinsettias may be picked up from the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve!

CHILI COOK OFF AND HANGING OF THE GREENS

Sunday, November 27th, 5:30pm

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 eligible for a prize, chili must be at the church between 4:00 and 5:00pm.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 3rd, 9:00-10:30am

Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, make fun crafts, and of course, visit with Santa!

If you would like to help with crafts at this event, email Teresa at teresa@aledoumc.org.

CHRISTMAS TYME IN ALEDO

Saturday, December 3, 5:00-9:00pm

We hope to see you and your family at the fun, festive, annual Christmas Tyme in Aledo! We have a few service opportunities in which we need your help!

• We are hosting a booth this year, and we are in need of volunteers to help man it. How wonderful it would be to make this a family serving opportunity - man the booth for a bit, then go out to enjoy the holiday event!

• We also want to host a manger scene in front of our digital sign that night. Is there anyone interested in helping to coordinate those efforts?

If any of these speak to your heart to help serve, please contact Teresa to sign up.

CAROLS BY CAMPFIRE

December 14, 6:30pm

Come get into the Christmas spirit! December 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 we will meet for a time of fellowship and caroling. All are invited, and hot chocolate will be served.

ADVOCATS ANGEL PROJECT

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 through Sunday, December 4th. For more information about AdvoCats and the Angel Project CLICK HERE

CAMPING CHURCH

Saturday, December 3, Aledo UMC Campsite, Weather Permitting



Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at the Aledo UMC Campsite, with a sunrise devotional Sunday morning! Guest families are welcome! A limited number of tents and sleeping bags are available to borrow. Gas grill will be on site, and either a real fire or propane fire rings for s’mores. Fill out the form at https://forms.gle/TUCVYPEpWFbiFGua7 to preregister. For more information, contact dme0759@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAYS, 5:00-7:30pm

*Dinner at 5:30, followed by Bible study and social time from 6-7:30

*We will NOT meet November 23rd, in honor of Thanksgiving.

SUNDAY FUNDAYS, 5:00-7:00pm

*Dinner and activities @ the Quad

NOVEMBER OUTING

*Sunday, November 20th

*Go-karts & fun @ Grand Adventure in Weatherford

ADULT VOLUNTEERS SIGN UP HERE

CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE

Did you know our church directory is available through an easy-to-use app? To view the directory, simply download ACS Church Life from the App Store, and login! Your email and password will be the same ones you use to access the directory on the church website.

Give it a try! And while you're there, please take a moment to upload a selfie to your profile. Our church is growing, and we want to get to know all our members. Pictures must be approved before they are added, so it may take a few days before you see them on your profile. We cannot wait to see all your smiling faces!

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.

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 & Kaleidoscope - meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.
• Cancer Support Group - meets the second Tuesday of each month



For more information on any of these groups go to aledoumc.org.

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.

November 28th - Jeremiah 1:4-10

December 5th - Ephesians 6:10-20

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, 10:00am-noon, Chapel/Activity Center

Looking for an interesting study? Join the Tuesday Morning class! We will begin a short Advent study on November 29th.

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 10:00am-noon, Gathering Room

Interested in a weekly women’s group and a good cup of coffee? Lessons center around how we juggle being moms and followers of Christ in a busy world. Nursery is provided; no outside reading required. Email Trudy Smith for more info and/or to register for childcare.

PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES

Wednesdays



IN THE AM - 9:30am, Parlor

IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

Thank you for your generous donations to the Manna Room! Due to a large donation from the Aledo ISD food drive, the Manna Room is very well stocked at this time. New lists will be published as needs arise. Again, thank you for all you do to support this ministry!