POTLUCK THEOLOGY: A CHURCH FAMILY BRUNCH

Sunday, September 29, 10-11am

We are doing it again! So save the date and mark your calendar for Sunday, September 29th. Bring your best brunch/breakfast dish to share and get to know your church family. There will be no Sunday School, so stay after the 9:00 service or come early (10am) for the 11:00, and get to know your church family!

CRAFTING WITH COMPANY

Tuesday, June 18, 6pm, Gathering Room

Ladies of all ages, join us for crafting and fellowship! $10 donation requested. Sign up at the Connection Center.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024: CAMP FIRELIGHT

July 14-18, 5:30-8:30pm

Mark your calendars for VBS 2024: Camp Firelight! Vacation Bible School is open to children ages 4 years old through 6th grade, and online registration is open now. Click HERE to register.

Please stop by the VBS table in the Narthex for more information!

VBS CRAFTS PREPARATION DAY

Tuesday, June 11, 10am-12pm, MAC

Do you know how to use scissors? Or a hot glue gun, stapler? Would you like to help with VBS this year but can't be there during that week? We are having VBS crafts preparation day on Tuesday, June 11 from 10am until noon in the MAC. Bring your scissors or hot glue gun, and join us as we prepare craft materials and projects to get ready for VBS. If you have any questions, call or text Janice Cole at 817-917-8123. Thanks for supporting the Children's Ministries of Aledo UMC!

FELLOWSHIP OF MEN SUMMER RETREAT

July 12-14, Rockin G Ranch, Turkey, TX

Men, mark your calendars for the 2024 Summer Retreat at the Rockin G Ranch, including fishing tournament, shooting range, delicious meals, incredible views, and more. The cost is $75, and attendance is limited to 24. Sign up at the Connection Center.

SUMMER FUN @ THE QUAD

We are looking forward to great mission trips, fun activities, and opportunities to grow in our faith together this summer! The schedule will look a little different from July through August, so please pay attention to the Quad calendars so you can participate in all the faith and fun! Also please make sure you and your parents are on the QUAD REMIND app! Contact Shannon (817-991-3049) with questions.

Important Upcoming Dates:

June 2-7: Junior High Mission Trip (registration closed)

June 9

• 4:30pm - Senior High Mission Trip Meeting, participants only (students, parents, adult team leaders)
• 5-7pm - Dinner, organize mission trip trailer, social time

June 12 & 19

Quad 5-7pm - Dinner, Bible study, social time

June 16

Outing to see Inside Out 2. Details to follow. $5 plus extra $ for concessions.

CAMP HOPE

Tuesday evenings in June, beginning June 4

Aledo UMC will again host Camp Hope in the Oak Hill neighborhood in Hudson Oaks. Camp Hope is a summer program, done in conjunction with Center of Hope, for children living in low-income communities in Parker County. At camp, we focus on healthy choices, offer recreation and crafts, provide free books, and make snacks with the kids. Most importantly, we share God's love and stories of Jesus with the families. If this tugs your heart, join us for Camp Hope this summer and see lives blessed! Contact Trudy Smith to volunteer or for more info.

SUPPLIES FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS



Many thanks to all who donated to help families displaced by the recent flooding in southeast Texas. We have a most generous congregation! You stepped up to help people whose homes were damagd or destroyed by the floods by dontaing funds and supplies in colossal amounts! We probably will never meet the people helped by your overwhelming support, but we have touched their lives. THANK YOU ALL!

JAVA & JESUS

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

Java & Jesus is taking a break for summer vacation. We will resume meeting in the fall. Keep an eye on the eNews for updates! 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.

May 27th - No meeting

June 3 - 2 Timothy 3:10-17

June 10 - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Canned corn*

Ritz crackers*

Canned chicken

Tuna or Chicken Helper

Canned sweet peas

Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)

Mac and cheese

Canned chili

Cereal (regular size)

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.