LORD'S ACRE

Saturday, October 7

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.

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY

Begins September 7, 6:30-8pm, MAC

Want to get to know your Bible? Join us for this comprehensive group study, led by Fanci Coyle and Trudy Smith. We will spend 12 weeks in the Old Testament, then 12 weeks in the New Testament. Register at the Connection Center or email Trudy with any questions. Orientation session is September 7; class begins September 14.

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF PARKER COUNTY

Saturday, October 14 and Saturday, October 21

Aledo UMC is partnering with The Miracle League of Parker County to support healthy living for individuals with disabilities, and we need volunteers! Please consider signing up to help as a group or individually. Sign-up sheets are available at the Connection Center. For more information, email Alisa Davis at alisa.davis5@yahoo.com.

To learn more about The Miracle League of Parker County and its mission, CLICK HERE.

ADULT MISSION TRIP

October 22-26, Conroe, TX

Each year there are about 100 natural disasters in the US, including wildfires, floods, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes, and more. The Mission Center in Conroe responds to these natural disasters with pre-assembled kits that serve immediate needs. They include flood buckets, hygiene kits, and adult and child backpacks.

If you would like to be part of this critical mission, please join us for four days in Conroe.

• October 22-26
• no trip fee; individual expenses are hotels and meals
• sign up in the Narthex; deadline is October 1 or when filled

Can't go this time? You can support the mission team by donating supplies for the emergency kits. Needs include the following:

• New, unwashed bath towels
• Adult and child toothbrushes in original packaging
• New, 24-count boxes of crayons
• Single-subject spiral notebooks, wide or college rules
• 20-60 count packages of hand wipes

Items may be left in a marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you!!

For more information, contact Alicia Henze at arhenze@aol.com or Peggy Badlato at pbadlato@att.net.

FALL AT THE QUAD

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sundays, 10am, Quad

Series coming this fall include Courage by Francis Chan and Doing Good by Chip Ingram.

*We need 1-2 adult volunteers to help lead Sunday school for our youth. Contact Shannon Reynolds at 817-991-3049 if you would like to help.

FAITH, FOOD & FRIENDS

Wednesdays, 4:30-7:00pm

New study this fall: The Gospel of Harry Potter

4:30-5:30pm is social time at the Quad. Dinner is served weekly at 5:30pm. Praise and Bible study will be from 6-7pm.

OUTINGS AND SERVICE PROJECTS

Dates and times TBD

• Miracle League
• Build-a-Bear create & donate
• Escape Room
• Nursing home window painting
• Quad workdays
• Paintball, & MORE!!!

To stay informed of all youth events, please sign up for the AUMC Student Ministries REMIND by texting 81010: @aledoumchs (high school) or @aledoumcms (middle school).

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 9:00am, Gathering Rm

Drop off the kiddos at school and join us every Thursday for Java & Jesus, a time to meet with other moms and share life! We seek to grow in our faith through fellowship, a shared devotion, and a good cup of coffee! Childcare provided. Contact trudysmith@aledoumc.org for info and to let us know if you're bringing children!

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.

August 28 - Mark 12:29-34

September 4 - Labor Day

September 11 - Ephesians 4:2

September 18 - Psalm 37:23-24

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Oatmeal (16-18 oz. canisters)*

Squeeze bottles of jelly

Canned chili

Tuna Helper*

Cornbread mix*

Canned soup

*URGENT NEED

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.