NEW MEMBER COFFEE

Sunday, March 2, 10am, MAC

New members are invited to join us for coffee and pastries at 10am in the MAC. Regardless of when you joined, all “new members” are welcome and encouraged to come and share! Sunday school is available for children of all ages.

FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER

Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-6:30pm, MAC

Please join us for our annual Quad pancake supper fundraiser! Enjoy church family fellowship and tasty pancakes prepared by our students. Donations are appreciated. We look forward to serving you!

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Wednesday, March 5, 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.

*Please note that there will be no Pastor's Bible Study on Ash Wednesday.

ADULT MISSION TRIP

The mission trip to the Conroe Mission Center was a wild success! We assembled emergency backpack kits for people who have lost their homes, and we also assembled feminine hygiene bags for girls and women in need. In total, we served 600 people with $42,170 worth of emergency supplies!

Many thanks to the volunteers who served on the team, all who prayed for the team, and the donors who provided much-needed supplies. We are especially grateful to the Missions Committee for supporting this outreach project.

The two remaining trips this year will be June 22-26 and October 19-23. If you'd like to join a team for four days of service to God's people, please know that you are welcome! Signups will begin about eight weeks before each trip. If you can't join the mission team, please pray for them and consider donating supplies.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Sundays, March 9 through April 13, 3-4:30pm, Gathering Room

Congregational Care Director Trudy Smith and Stephen Ministers Trish Bull and Pam Christiansen will host a grief support group for those who have experienced a recent (5 years or less) loss of a loved one. We will follow Patrick O’Malley’s Getting Grief Right. To allow everyone the opportunity to share, participation will be limited to 8 people. Email trudy@aledoumc.org to reserve your spot.

CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURE SIGNUP!

Are you ready for a new church directory? it’s coming soon, and it won’t be complete without YOU.  Photography sessions will be Wednesday–Saturday, March 19–22. Hours will be 2:00–8:30pm Wednesday through Friday, and 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. on Saturday. Have you made your appointment?

Please stop at the sign-up table between services to choose a time that fits your schedule. Or you may sign yourself up online by picking up a brochure and scanning the QR code, or going to the Directory’s web site, UCDIR.COM, then clicking on Photo Session Sign-Up button, and using the login: Church code: tx619 Church password: photos  The website is only available Monday-Friday for scheduling sessions.

For participating, each family or individual member will receive a church directory and a free 8 x 10 portrait. The complimentary portrait may be an individual, a family, or even a generational portrait. Immediately after the session, you will sit with your photographer to see the images and choose your directory photo. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to purchase more portraits for our own use, but you will not be pressured in any way. 

SENIOR SUNDAY

Sunday, May 18, 11:00am

Families of graduating seniors, please mark your calendars for May 18th, when we will be recognizing our seniors during the 11:00 service. If you would like your student to be included in our Senior Sunday recognition, please contact Shannon Reynolds (817-991-3049) by April 27th for more information.

WOMEN'S RETREAT "FINDING HOPE"

Saturday, March 22, 9am-3pm, Hidden Acres Ranch



Ladies, join us for our spring retreat! Hear words of encouragement from AUMC ladies and their experiences of "Finding Hope." Cost is $40, includes food and all activities. Sign up at the Connection Center. For more information, email trudy@aledoumc.org.

FELLOWSHIP OF MEN SPRING GOLF SCRAMBLE

Saturday, April 26, Split Rail Golf Course

Men, mark your calendars for our Spring Golf Scramble at Split Rail. Start will be at 1:00pm; we'll play in teams of 4. More information to follow.

BUCKLE UP FOR AN ADVENTURE - SAVE THE DATE! 

VBS 2025 is planned for Sunday, July 13th through Thursday, July 17th 5:30-8:30pm. Keep your eyes on the road for more details!

MISSION TRIPS - SAVE THE DATES!

Junior High Mission Trip

July 7-11, Perryton, TX

This summer our students entering grades 6-8 will serve at the Waka Christian Center in Perryton. The cost of the trip is $175 for youth, $125 for adult volunteers. $100 deposit is due March 26; balance is due July 2. Please return the registration form and $100 deposit to Shannon Reynolds to reserve your spot.

Senior High Mission Trip

June 22-27, First UMC, Longview, TX

Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to serve the community of Longview this summer. Adult volunteers are needed as well. The cost of the trip is $200 for youth, $150 for adults. $100 deposit is due March 26; balance is due June 11. To sign up, please return the registration form and deposit to Shannon Reynolds.

For more information about either trip, please contact Shannon at 817-991-3049 or shannon@aledoumc.org.

JAVA & JESUS

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

Moms, take some time out of your busy week and join us for fellowship and study! Our current study is Not Alone: A Study on Friendship. No reading required; nursery provided. 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.

March 3 - 1 Timothy 2:1-8

March 10 - No Meeting

March 17 - Ephesians 4:1-16

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Canned pasta sauce

Oatmeal (8 count variety pack)

Cereal (regular size)

Canned mixed fruit

Squeeze bottles of jelly

Peanut butter (16 oz.)

Canned vegetable soup

Donations can be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Please no glass jars, bottles, or other breakable containers. Thank you for your faithfulness in supporting this ministry!

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
• Anxiety Support Group - meets the first Sunday of each month at 12:30pm

For more information on any of these groups go to our Ministry Page at CLICK HERE.