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MARCH 4th, 2022
UPCOMING SERMON
"Turning Toward God"
Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5, Mark 1:9-15
A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

“I’ll take a…, Gimme’ a …, I want a …., I’ll take a…, or just the order, without any acknowledgement of the person taking the order.” One of the practices the Robbins’ family had adopted involves words and...

WHAT'S HAPPENING
CAMPING CHURCH
Saturday, March 5th, 3:00pm

Starting at 3:00pm, set up your tent for an evening of camping and enjoy a night under the stars. Sunday morning will start with a short devotion at 7:30 led by Pastor Joel. A few tents are available to check out for the night.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
March 6th thru May 1st, 6:00-7:30pm

Planning for the future is hard when you’re still paying for the past! There’s a better way! AUMC is offering a Financial Peace University class, and we’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future together! Interested? Classes start Sunday, March 6th and meet for 9 weeks. You can sign up here and choose from 3 options. Babysitting is available by emailing Teresa Chisum.
SAVE THE DATES
Sager Brown: May 22nd-27th
Sr. High Mission Trip: June 5th-10th
Jr. High Mission Trip: June 19th-24th
VBS: July 10th-14th
Young Adult Mission Trip: July 31st-August 6th

Please add these important ministry dates to your summer calendar!
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
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.

Scriptures:
March 7th - Matthew 9:35-38
March 14th - John 5:28-30
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays

IN THE AM - 9:30am, Chapel/Activity Center
IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room
JAVA & JESUS
Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am, Gathering Room

Java & Jesus is a gathering for “busy moms” who are interested in fellowship and an encouraging Word. We will begin a video series Called “Defiant Joy” with “Chewbacca Mom” Candace Payne. No outside reading required. Nursery childcare is provided! Please contact Trudy Smith if you have questions, or if you plan to attend with kiddos, so we have plenty of nursery workers.
HOW TO HELP
WEDNESDAY NIGHT COOKS

Seeking a few more volunteer cooks to help prepare Wednesday night meals. We currently feed about 25-40 each week. Those who cook do it all…plan the meal, provide the ingredients, prepare it in the church kitchen, and clean up after. You get reimbursed for food cost. It can be a few people or a team. If you are willing to help one Wednesday a month, please Michelle (972-841-8458) or Shannon (817-991-3049) for more information!
ALEDO ISD

Aledo UMC is stepping up to help out our school district. AISD is looking for volunteers from cafeteria to classroom so they can keep the students in school. If you can help for a day, or half a day, please click here to sign up.
SCHOOL PRAYER MINISTRY

The new school year is here! Let's support our local school with prayer. Sign up to pray for a school each week for one month, either in person or by proxy. To pray for the month of March, stop by the Connection Center to sign up for your school.
SHARE A RIDE?
We have several church members who are no longer able to drive to church. Would you be willing to help a senior church member get to and from worship on Sunday morning? Please sign up at the Connection Center or contact Trudy Smith for more information.
WHEN YOU'RE AT THE STORE NEXT ...
If you would like to help feed our neighbors, we are currently short of the following items:

Cereal (regular size boxes)
Saltines

Thanks to your generosity, we are very well stocked with:
Green beans
Mac and cheese
Canned beans
Canned tuna
Corn
Chili/Soup

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 feeding our hungry friends.
PRAYERS
In your times of prayer throughout the week,
please remember the people named below.
 
Concerns: Carrie Hester; Geneyne Clark; Mary Vandercook; Mary Mock; Gavin Trietsch; Pastor Joel’s brother Tom Robbins; Lynnda Burrough’s sister Sandy Taylor-Vail; Doris Clark’s cousin Kelly; Linda Surratt’s SIL Rebecca Anthony

Special members who are unable to worship with us: Jim and Pat Glenn; Geneyne Clark; Mattie Graham; Stella Lee; Bobbie Wooten; jody Young; LouAnn Doss; Sandra Dean; Beverly Choat; Ken Fisher

Long-term prayer concerns: Tripp Childress; Zan McGlinchey; JoAnne Cole; Joyce Bush; Wayne Taylor; Doris Russell; Lou Ann Pate; Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; Our Country and all Military Personnel
JOIN US
SUNDAY
9am - Contemporary HUB Service (in-person)
11am - Sanctuary Service (in-person)
4pm - Students@The Quad

ONLINE WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY
6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - Chapel
6pm - Area 56 - The Quad - West Building
6pm - Students@The Quad
6pm - Pastor's Bible Study