CONFIRMATION

Sundays, 10:00am, Chapel

Confirmation is understanding membership in the Methodist church and the Wesleyan Theological perspective. It is open to anyone 6th grade and up, including adults. If you are interested in participating in Confirmation this year, please join Pastor Joel at 10:00am in the Chapel.

Important dates:

• May 12-13 - Confirmation Retreat
• May 14 - Confirmation Sunday

Please contact Teresa with any questions.

FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER

February 21, 5:30pm



Join us on Fat Tuesday for a fun and delicious pancake supper in support of our youth!

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Wednesday, February 22, 7:00pm



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.

CONSECRATION OF CHARLIE MCLAIN ACTIVITY CENTER

Sunday, February 26, 10:00am

On February 26 at 10:00am, we will be re-consecrating the Chapel as the Charlie McLain Activity Center or "Mac Center." Charlie was a faithful and beloved part of our church family for many years. We hope you will join us for this special moment!

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA FAMILY EGG HUNT

Sunday, April 2nd, 12pm

Mark your calendars for Palm Sunday and our annual Easter egg hunt!

We are in need of volunteers to help coordinate the egg hunt and stuff the eggs, as well as donations of empty plastic eggs and candy or egg-sized treats. (Please no chocolate - it melts!)

All who would like to help are invited to enjoy brunch and stuff Easter eggs on March 8th at 10am! If you would prefer to donate eggs that are already stuffed, please separate and identify any eggs that contain small toys or other potential "chokables." Thank you!

For more information or to volunteer email teresa@aledoumc.org

FELLOWSHIP OF MEN

Aledo UMC's men's ministry aims to develop men of the faith, grow relationships, provide activities that men enjoy doing, and impact our communities through service.

This casual and friendly group takes part in multiple activities which may include:

• Fishing and hunting trips
• Camping/cookouts
• Skeet and Trap competitions
• Sporting events
• "How To" workshops
• Bible study
• Seminars
• Mentoring
• Handyman opportunities
• Community mission work to support single, widowed, orphaned, and disadvantaged people

If you're interested in joining the AUMC Fellowship of Men please call Mayo Tubbs at 817-965-3573. Our first meeting will be March 2nd at 6:30pm. More details to follow.

SUMMER MISSION TRIPS - SAVE THE DATE!

• Junior High - June 9-15, Bruceville-Eddy, TX
• Senior High - June 18-23, Abilene, TX



To plan appropriately for these trips, we need volunteers! What we are able to do and the number of students we can take depends on how many volunteers we have: more volunteers = more opportunities! Please help us make sure we don't have to turn anyone away or limit the mission work we can do by signing up to help. To volunteer, email our Director of Student Ministries at shannon@aledoumc.org.

VBS 2023 - SAVE THE DATE

July 16-20th, 5:30-8:30pm



Mark your calendars for VBS 2023! This year's theme is "Hero Hotline: Called Together to Serve God!"

ALTAR FLOWERS

Anyone wishing to display flowers in honor or memory of loved ones in our sanctuary, contact Linda Surratt at 817-228-4632. Linda is the flower coordinator on our Worship committee.

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 & Kaleidoscope - meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.
• Cancer Support Group - meets the second Tuesday of each month



For more information on any of these groups go to aledoumc.org.

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.

February 20 - President's Day/Church Office Closed

February 27 - 1 Peter 5:1-9

March 6 - 1 Timothy 5:1-8

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, 10:00am-noon, Chapel/Activity Center

Looking for an interesting study? Join the Tuesday Morning class! We will begin a new study January 10th. All are welcome! Email Trudy Smith with questions.

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 10:00am-noon, Gathering Room

Interested in a weekly women’s group and a good cup of coffee? Lessons center around how we juggle being moms and followers of Christ in a busy world. New study began Thursday, January 12: video series entitled "What the Women Saw".  In this six-session study, we will see Jesus through the unique perspective of women in the Bible. Nursery is provided; no outside reading required. Email Trudy Smith for more info and/or to register for childcare.

PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES

Wednesdays



IN THE AM - 9:30am, Parlor

IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Saltines or Ritz crackers

Oatmeal (16 oz. canisters)                        

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 supporting this ministry!