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DECEMBER 6, 2024

UPCOMING SERMON

"Seeing Salvation!"

Luke 3:1-6

Pastor Joel Robbins


A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM


At this moment I am riding, typing and pondering the concept time that God gives to each one of us. Trudy is driving us to Harris Hospital to visit …


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

CHRISTMAS CANTATA

Sunday, December 15, 11am


Experience some Christmas joy as the Advent Choir presents this year’s cantata, Let There Be Christmas by Joseph M. Martin.


CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Tuesday, December 24, Sanctuary

  • 5:00pm, Family Nativity Service*
  • 7:00pm & 9:00pm, Traditional Candlelight Service


We hope you are making plans to celebrate the birth of Christ with us at Aledo United Methodist Church! Please watch the eNews and Sunday bulletins for information about upcoming events, and mark your calendars for one of our Christmas Eve services.


*We need about 10 volunteers to arrive early and help the children with their costumes at the Family Nativity service. Please email Teresa if you can help.

CAROLS BY CAMPFIRE

Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-7:30pm


Come get into the Christmas spirit! All are invited for a time of fellowship and caroling. Hot chocolate will be served.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS



The Sanctuary has been filled with beautiful Christmas poinsettias for all to enjoy throughout the Advent season! If you would like to sponsor a plant, please complete the order form at the Connection Center. Suggested donation is $20 for 6" pot plants or $30 for 10" pot plants. Sponsors may take their plants home following Christmas Eve services.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

December 7, 9-10:30am


Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, make fun crafts, and visit with Santa!

DECEMBER AT THE QUAD


  • Sunday School Advent series continues. December 8 we will meet upstairs in the Education Building.
  • Sunday Fundays: December 8, 5-7:30pm - Christmas lights and hot cocoa outing; December 22, 5-7pm - Christmas crafting; December 15 - No Sunday Funday!
  • Wednesday, December 11, 4:30-7pm - Meet in the MAC after dinner for a combined activity with the children.
  • Saturday, December 14, 7:45am-3:00pm - outing to Wreaths Across America
  • Wednesday, December 18, 4:30-7:30pm - After dinner we'll have our Quad Christmas party!

MEN'S WINTER RETREAT - SAVE THE DATE!

February 21-22, Glen Lake Camp


Details coming soon!

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

JAVA & JESUS

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


Moms, now is the perfect time to take some time out of your week and join us! Enjoy fellowship with other busy moms as we explore the Advent Study The Redemption of Scrooge by Matt Rawle. 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.


December 9 - 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

December 16 - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

December 23 - No Meeting

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, 10:00am-Noon, MAC Center


Join us for study and discussion on Tuesday mornings from 10am-12pm in the MAC. Our Advent series, The Christmas Letters by Magrey deVega begins November 19. Please email Trudy Smith for more info.

PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY

Wednesdays



Two opportunities to join the study led by Pastor Joel:

IN THE AM - 9:30am

Meet in the Parlor.

IN THE PM - 6:00pm

Meet in the Gathering Room.

HOW TO HELP

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY


Thank you for your generous donations to the Manna Room! Due to a large donation from the Aledo ISD food drive, the Manna Room is very well stocked at this time. New lists will be published as needs arise. Again, thank you for all you do to support this ministry!

BOB BULL'S COAT DRIVE

December 8 through February 2



Beginning December 8th through February 2nd, we will be collecting gently-used coats to be distributed by Beautiful Feet in Fort Worth. All sizes are needed, children through adult! Please make sure coats are clean and in “working order."

ADVOCATS ANGEL PROJECT


The Aledo Children's AdvoCats Angel Project is underway, and you can help by donating Christmas wrapping supplies. Items needed include gift bags, rolls of wrapping paper, tape, bows and gift tags. Donations may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex, now through December 8th. Thank you!

LIFE CARE GROUPS

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.

PRAYERS

In your times of prayer throughout the week,

please remember the people named below.


Concerns: Kathy Vandercook's mother Elizabeth Higgins; Denton Garner; Kaye Driscoll; Tom Robbins; Claudette Ellis; Joy Moore's brother Roger; Steve Leifeste; Geoff Schillare; Sue Ellington; Rex Bornman; Cindy Mayfield; Kristi Hefner; Pat Glenn; Tim Dawson; Erin Miller; Edith Muncy; Julie McRee’s brother Cliff Walsh


Sympathies: Drew Poe on the death of his brother-in-law TJ McAuley; Julie and David Glass on the death of her mother Nina Petty


Special members who are unable to worship with us: Mary Hart; Jim and Pat Glenn; Geneyne Clark; Kiki Estill


Long-term prayer concerns: Derek and Kellye Vierling; Dan Hagan; Kyle Johnson; Evelyn Kirspel’s son Jason Abney; Katelyn Walther; Carey Durham; CSM David Stalter; Shannon Robbins; Megan Madewell; Charlotte Allie; Joe Medrano; Ann Martin’s son Richard Gunter; Beth Rutland; Herb & Cheryl Kensing’s daughter Courtney; Faith Davis; Lynne Barnes; Rhonda Torres; Angie Hale; First Responders; Wayne Taylor; Mike Huntsinger; Gavin Trietsch; Tripp Childress; Zan McGlinchey; JoAnne Cole; Our Country and all Military Personnel; Teachers, Administrators, and School Support Staff

JOIN US

SUNDAY

8:30am - Communion

9am - Contemporary Service

11am - Traditional Service

5pm - Students @ The Quad


ONLINE WORSHIP

Facebook, Website, YouTube


WEDNESDAY

9:30am - Pastor's Bible Study

6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - MAC Center

6pm - Students @ The Quad

6pm -Pastor's Bible Study

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