ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Wednesday, February 14, 7pm

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent includes the weeks leading up to Easter, and is a time when many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. Join us for this special service where we prepare our hearts to enter the season of Lent.

FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER

Tuesday, February 13, 6-7pm

Join us on Fat Tuesday for a fun and delicious pancake supper in support of our youth!

CRAFTING WITH COMPANY

Tuesday, February 20, 6pm, Gathering Room **New date!

Let your creativity flow as we design beautiful wind chimes, with artists Marilyn Brumley and Beverly Crumbie. Sign up at the Connection Center; $10 donation requested.

CONFIRMATION

Sundays, 10am, Gathering Room

Confirmation is understanding membership in the Methodist church and the Wesleyan Theological perspective. It is open to anyone 6th grade and up, including adults. If you are interested in participating in Confirmation this year, please join Pastor Joel at 10:00am in the Education Building.

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SINGING CADETS

February 17, 2024

Here's your opportunity to hear the Texas A&M Singing Cadets right here in Aledo- No long drive to go see them, they are coming to our home town! They began in 1893 as an All Male Glee Club at Texas A&M College, and since then they have grown nationally performing for more people than any other collegiate choral group in the United States. Purchase tickets HERE.

EASTER EGGS-TRAVAGANZA

March 24, 12pm

Mark your calendars for Palm Sunday and our Easter egg hunt! Donations of plastic eggs, candy and treats (no chocolate, please) may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex.

**Join us March 7th from 10-12, and enjoy snacks, coffee and fellowship, while filling Easter eggs! Please RSVP to Teresa.

CAN YOU HELP?

We have wonderful volunteers who prepare dinner on Wednesday nights, but we need more! If you love to cook and can donate some time on a Wednesday, please sign up HERE.

FEBRUARY @ THE QUAD

• New Sunday school lessons begin February 18th.
• Join us Wednesday nights 4:30-7pm for dinner, social time, worship and Bible study.
• Sunday Fun-days 5-7pm @ the Quad. No meeting February 25th.
• February Service project: We are collecting NEW stuffed teddy bears for the Cook Children's Prayer Bear program.

Special Events:

• February 13th: Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner Fundraiser *meet at 5pm to cook, pancakes served 6-7pm
• February 23-25: Midwinter @ Glen Lake (registration closed, details coming soon)

Save the Dates for Summer Mission Trips!

• Junior High (entering grades 6-8): June 2-7, Stephenville, TX,
• Senior High (entering grades 9-13): June 22-27, Perryton, TX

** Cost of trip $200, deposit due April 14, paid in full May 15. ALL volunteers must have current MINISTRY SAFE training by May 15. Registration forms coming soon!!

Contact Shannon (817-991-3049) or Hunter (817-991-3948) for more info.

JAVA & JESUS

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

New series begins January 11

Calling all busy moms! Take a couple hours out of your week and join us for fellowship and Bible study! New 6-week series Starved by Amy Seiffert invites us to leave the chaos of the world and find out what truly feeds our souls. Childcare is provided, and no reading is required. 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.

February 12 - Matthew 6:5-15

February 19 - President's Day

February 26 - John 13:31-35

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Canned chili

Saltines

Tuna Helper

Canned tuna

Peanut butter (16 oz.)

Canned mixed vegetables

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.