WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES - UPDATE

Pastor Joel's Wednesday morning and evening Bible studies are taking a short break! We will NOT meet next Wednesday, August 2nd or the following Wednesday, August 9th. Studies will resume August 16th.

LORD'S ACRE

Saturday, October 7th

Mark your calendars for October 7th! Lord's Acre is coming up soon, and preparations have begun!

We are accepting donations of

• snack-size packages of chips to serve with lunches
• snacks for volunteers and vendors (protein bars, peanut butter crackers, pretzels, granola/fruit bars, etc.)
• cans of soda, bottles of water and sports drinks, and juice boxes

All donations may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex.

Donation forms for silent and live auction items are available in the Narthex, and Vendor applications are on the chuch website. All forms may be tuned in at the Connection Center or in the Lord's Acre mail box.

CRAFTS WITH COMPANY

August 23, 6-7pm

Calling all women! Join us for an evening of fellowship and fun, for gals of all ages! We'll share stories while Marilyn Brumley and Beverly Crumbie lead us in a simple craft. All materials provided; $10 donation requested. Sign up at the connection center or email trudysmith@aledoumc.org.

BELL RINGERS NEEDED!

We need child volunteers to ring the church bells on Sunday mornings at 11am and 12pm. What a fun way for children to serve their church! Sign your child up HERE or contact Teresa for more information.

MEN'S DEVOTIONAL BREAKFAST

Mondays, 7:30am, MAC Center



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.

July 31 - Matthew 6:31-34

August 7 - Philippians 2:3-4

August 14 - 1 Thessalonians 1:3

August 21 - Philippians 1:6

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Saltines

Mac and cheese

Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)

Oatmeal (16-18 oz. canisters)

Peanut butter (16 oz.)

Squeeze bottles of jelly

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.