November 20th, 2020
THIS WEEKS SERMON
Sermon: For the Good of our Descendants"
Scripture: Jeremiah 32:39, John 17:20-23
A Great Day in the Kingdom
This week I would like to ask us all a question. Where have you seen or experienced something of God for which to be grateful? God’s blessings are all around us, although sometimes when it comes to being grateful...
WHAT'S HAPPENING
BLANKET DRIVE
FOR CHRISTMAS AT CENTER OF HOPE
Aledo UMC is collecting new, full/queen size blankets for the Christmas Event at Center of Hope. Approximately 500 new blankets, provided by COH and AUMC, will be given away on Saturday, December 19th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Families in need will be given 3 tickets to choose 3 items (gloves, hats socks, toys, blankets, etc) from the booths, plus family food boxes, hot chocolate, cookies, and crafts for kids will be provided.  

Aledo UMC helpers are needed for 2-hour shifts, to man our booth and give away blankets. Sign-up in the Narthex or email Trudy Smith.
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Sunday, November 29th, 11:00am
This year we will holding our Hanging of the Greens service during our 11am Sanctuary Service. Celebrate with us as we decorate our sanctuary for the upcoming advent season.
SANTA'S DRIVE-THRU GROTTO
Saturday, December 5th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Drive thru Santa's Grotto! Come be a part of this amazing event with your whole family. A fun, safe way for your family to see Santa. This event will be similar to Trunk or Treat with a Covid friendly picture opportunity with Santa and multiple drive-through stations. Donations of wrapping paper and tape will be accepted for Aledo Advocats Angel Project!


We are in need of 12 volunteers to direct traffic, answer questions and waving. Please contact Teresa or Rachelle to help with this exciting event!
HOW TO HELP
SCHOOL PRAYER SUPPORT MINISTRY
We have schools not covered in prayer for December. The sign up sheets for this month can be found at the Connection Center. Sign to prayer for these schools or email the church office.
PRAYERS
In your times of prayer throughout the week, please remember the people named below.
 
Concerns: Ken Fisher; Doris Clark's father; Tyrell Greenough; Beverly Choat; Carole Stubbs; DonNell; Drinda Beckham; Paula Moore; Josh Clark's father Johnny Clark; Baby Lucy; Jimmy Britton's mother Janelle Britton; Rhonda Evers' mother Susann Eller; Lynnda Burroughs; Sally Mizell's sister-in-law Connie Ball; David Van Valkenburg; Janet Cabiness' mother; Renee McCullough's dad Charles Schwarz

Special members who are unable to worship with us: Mattie Graham; Stella Lee; Bobbie Wooten; jody Young; Geneyne Clark; Diane Smith; LouAnn Doss; Sandra Dean

Sympathies: LouAnn Doss and family on the death of Jim Doss

Long-term prayer concerns:  Carrie Hester; Tom Siler; Brad Dean; Robby Reed; Mike Sheehan; DeeAnn Day's mother Lou Ann Pate; Emma Vidal; Davis Mazzei; Linda Parker's mother Shirley Riff; Jennifer Ortiz & family; Rita Potter; Emma Horton; Gavin Trietsch; Judy Wendt; Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; Sherroll Shirley; JoAnne Cole; Our Country and All Military Personnel
JOIN US
SUNDAY
9am - Parking Lot Service
11am - Sanctuary Service (in-person)
11am - Online Worship Facebook, Website, YouTube

WEDNESDAY
6pm - Broadcast Bible - Parking Lot
6pm - Children's Jesus and Me - Chapel
6pm - Students @ The Quad