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AUGUST 12TH, 2022
UPCOMING SERMON
"Eat Now! Taste Later"
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Romans 8:12-25
Rev. Joel Robbins

A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

Pastor Joel is enjoying some time off with his family this week but he will return to the pulpit this Sunday, August 14th!
WHAT'S HAPPENING
JAVA & JESUS
Thursdays, beginning August 25th, 10:00am-noon, Gathering Room

Interested in a weekly women's group and a good cup of coffee? Join us for Java & Jesus! Lessons center around how we juggle being moms and followers of Christ in a busy world. Nursery is provided; no outside reading required. 

First study of the fall is a video series "WayMaker: Finding the Way of Life you've Always Dreamed Of" by Ann Voskamp. Email Trudy Smith for more info and/or to register for childcare.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 14th, 9:00 and 11:00 Services

Bring your backpack to church for a special blessing for the school year from Pastor Joel and Miss Teresa.
Saturday, August 20th, 12:30-6:00pm

AUMC is having a day of fun for families at Glen Lake! Come enjoy hotdogs, canoeing, fishing, and the waterpark. Sign up here, by August 14th, to register your family. You must be registered to attend.

LORD’S ACRE
Saturday, October 8th, 10:00am-3:00pm

Lord’s Acre coming soon! Be sure October 8th is on your calendar! Here is the latest information on Lord's Acre!

The congregation can begin helping by bringing donations of:
  • Snack-size packages of chips to serve with lunches
  • Snacks for volunteers and vendors like protein bars, peanut butter
crackers, pretzels, granola or fruit bars, etc.
  • Cans of soda and bottles of water

These items can be dropped off in the marked bin in the Narthex.

Also, start making or shopping for items for the silent and live auctions! Donation forms for auction items are available in the Narthex. Don’t wait until the last minute please! Forms and auction items need to be turned in by Friday, October 7th. No auction items will be accepted on day of Lord's Acre!

And last, if any of you have a business and you want to be a Vendor at Lord’s
Acre, forms are available on the church website. All forms can be turned in at the Connection Center or put in the Lord’s Acre mail box.
ADULT MISSION TRIP
October 23rd-27th, Conroe, Texas

Join us for another adult mission trip to the Mission Center in Conroe, Texas! The
Mission Center is the warehouse and command center for recovery efforts in The Texas Annual Conference. The warehouse collects, assembles and distributes disaster response equipment and supplies for use in regional disasters.

No experience required! We will assemble and verify cleaning and hygiene kits in a climate-controlled environment. Work hours are flexible.

If you’re interested in joining the team, please email Peggy Badlato. There is no trip fee; the only costs for this trip are meals and hotels. We’ll carpool to Conroe on Sunday, October 23, and start work Monday morning. On Thursday, we can quit work early to get home at a decent hour.

We hope YOU will be part of the team!
HIRING
WANTED- Director of Student Ministries

In order to continue building our youth program, we are currently seeking a Director of Student Ministries. The Student Director is responsible for the direction and oversight of the ministry for middle and high school students. The position is paid, part-time, with hours after school and weekends (primarily Sundays). Hunter Reynolds serves as an assistant to the position. If you, a family member or friend is interested, please contact the SPR Committee via Geoff Mantooth.
PAID CAREGIVERS OPENINGS

Are you, or do you know someone, who would like to work as a part-time childcare employee? Sunday morning, Wednesday night and Thursday mornings are available. Please email Teresa if you are interested or need more information. Immediate openings available!
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.

August 15th - John 16:16-24
August 22nd - Romans 5:1-11
August 29th - 1 Timothy 2:1-7
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays

IN THE AM - 9:30am, Parlor (resumes August 17th)
IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room (resumes August 17th)
HOW TO HELP
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:

  • Cereal (18 oz. or smaller)
  • Canned pasta sauce
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Corn bread mix
  • Canned peaches
  • Canned mixed fruit
  • Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)
  • Peanut butter (16-18oz)
  • Squeeze bottles of jelly
  • Saltines
  • Mac and cheese

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: Herb and Cheryl Kensing's daughter Courtney; Kent Boomer; Sandy Wright’s dad Stanley Russell; Janae McClaran; Meghan Strayer’s cousin Matt;Carol Rodgers mother Ann Tomkies; Kathy Parris; Rhonda Torres; Doris Clark; Greg Barnes; Bob Crumbie; Angie Hale; Dirk Green; Kent Boomer’s nephew Geoff Schillare; Kiki Estill; Richele Gift

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

Sympathies: The family of Carrie Hester

Long-term prayer concerns: First Responder's; Robin Boomer's nephew Wayne Taylor; Mike Huntsinger; Gavin Trietsch; Tripp Childress; Zan McGlinchey; JoAnne Cole; Joyce Bush; Doris Russell; Lou Ann Pate; Jeremy Hartle; Our Country and all Military Personnel
JOIN US
SUNDAY
9am - Contemporary HUB Service
11am - Traditional CORNERSTONE Service
4pm - Students@The Quad

ONLINE WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY
9:30am - Pastor's Bible Study
6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - Chapel
6pm - Students@The Quad