CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA SALE

November 20 - December 11

Poinsettias are on sale through this Sunday, December 11th. This year we have two sizes available: 6" pot plants for $20 each and 10" pot plants for $30 each. Order forms are available in the Narthex. Poinsettias may be picked up from the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve!

CAROLS BY CAMPFIRE

December 14, 6:30pm

Come get into the Christmas spirit! December 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 we will meet for a time of fellowship and caroling. All are invited, and hot chocolate will be served.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA

Sunday, December 18

11:00am Service - "The Road to Bethlehem"

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES

Saturday, December 24

5:00pm - Family Service - All children are invited to participate.

7:00pm - Traditional Candlelight Service

9:00pm - Traditional Candlelight Service

CHRISTMAS DAY

Sunday, December 25

10:00am - Lessons and Carols*

*This will be a combined worship service. There will not be 9:00am or 11:00am service on Christmas Day.

"BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED" - A ONE-DAY WOMEN'S RETREAT 

Saturday, January 21, 2023

What does it look like to be a "disciple"? Can God really use me? Mark your calendars for this one-day retreat and learn how God is calling you to bloom where you are planted. Reverend Mary Gean Cope will facilitate this day of fellowship & fun. Registration forms are available at the Connection Center in the lobby. Cost is $50 and includes lunch, snacks, and all materials. Info:  Trudysmith@aledoumc.org

ADULT MISSION TRIP TO CONROE MISSION CENTER

February 5-9, 2023

Join us for an adult mission trip to the Mission Center in Conroe, Texas! The Mission Center is the warehouse and command center for recovery efforts in The Texas Annual Conference. The warehouse collects, assembles and distributes disaster response equipment and supplies for use in regional disasters.

No experience required! We will assemble and verify cleaning and hygiene kits in a climate-controlled environment. Work hours are flexible. There is no trip fee, so the only expenses are meals.

If you’re interested in joining the team, pick up a flyer in the Narthex. Deadline to sign up is January 15.

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.

December 12 - 2 Corinthians 4:16

December 19 - Galatians 1:1-10

January 2 - James 5:16

January 9 - Joshua 1:1-9

January 16 - Micah 6:1-8

January 23 - Proverbs 20:1-7

January 30 - 1 Peter 5:1-9

February 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 short Advent study on November 29th.

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. 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

BOB BULL’S COAT DRIVE



Through February 1st 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”.

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!