December 11th, 2020

THIS WEEKS SERMON

Sermon: "Straighten the Path" Scripture: John 1:6-8, 19-28; Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126

A Great Day in the Kingdom Last Sunday the Robbins family adopted a new member of the family. The story begins with a precious 4-year-old little girl who asked her (wrapped around her finger) Daddy for a dog. Thinking she would forget his promise... Read more

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT

Our bell choir, the Celebration Ringers! You bless us so much every time you play! Thank you for sharing your talents with us and glorifying the Lord! 

WHAT'S HAPPENING

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Thursday, December 24th, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:00pm There's no way we could go through Christmas without making sure our whole community can celebrate along with us so...we will be holding FOUR outdoor parking lot Christmas Eve services! The first two, at 3:30pm and 4:30pm, will be for families. There will be a short Nativity play, carols, and end with Silent Night by candlelight. The second two, 6:30pm and 8:00pm, will be traditional services. Carol singing and a Christmas message from Pastor Joel. We will end with Silent Night by candlelight. Drive up, find yourself a parking space, tune your radio to our station, and enjoy the celebration. As you leave please drop your candle in the tub and take home a Christmas activity pack for your children. Merry Christmas! Jesus is born!

BLANKET DRIVE

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.

Bob Bull coat Drive Bob Bull was a strong voice in our community for the least, the last, and the lost. He started the coat drive to provide warm jackets and coats to those in need and we continue annually, in his honor. Please place clean, gently used coats in the bin marked COAT DRIVE, located in the church Narthex. We will donate the coats to local homeless shelters.

AUMC T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS Need to do a little Christmas shopping? Check out the long sleeved t-shirts and sweatshirts with Aledo United Methodist Church logo. They are available in the Narthex. T-shirts are $20 and sweatshirts are $25. Get yours while supplies last! 

HOW TO HELP

SCHOOL PRAYER SUPPORT MINISTRY We have schools not covered in prayer for December and January. 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: Steve Leifeste's brother Brian; Tammy Leifeste's aunt Beverly and uncle Jay; Mike Mock; Mary Mock's sister Doris Russell; Susan Morey; Jeni Freeman's sister Judy Durham; Doris Clark and her mother; Daryl Stanaway; Ken Fisher; Tyrell Greenough; Beverly Choat; Carole Stubbs; DonNell; Drinda Laird Beckham; Paula Moore; Josh Clark's father Johnny Clark; Baby Lucy; Rhonda Evers' mother Susann Eller 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: Robbie Reed and family on the death of his mother, Linda Reed 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; 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

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