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October 9, 2020
  Aledo United Methodist Church   
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This Sunday's message: "An Honor to Honor" 
Sermon text: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16, Matthew 10:37  
A Great Day in the Kingdom 
  
Do you ever see something or smell something that evokes a memory of childhood? Every time I smell pumpkin bread my synapses trigger a pleasant memory of years past and Christmas time with my Grandmother. To this day I don't know if pumpkin bread is pleasant... 
 
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School Prayer Support Ministry 

We have schools not covered in prayer for October, November or December.  The sign up sheets for these months can be found at the Connection Center.  Sign to prayer for these schools or email the church office
 
Calling All Bakers 

Current events have prompted "thinking outside the box."  With the cancellation of Lord's Acre 2020, our wonderful Trustees and Church Council have given their blessing to a series of "Modified Lord's Acre Bake Sales for Missions" to take place  Sunday, October 18th and 25th.   We know you've been honing those baking skills during the last six months and/or need a break from your own cooking!  WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION...BOTH BY BAKING AND BY PURCHASING...FOR SUCCESS.
   
The Covid-19 rules are:
-    The display table will be unattended.
-    Items must be appropriately wrapped (i.e., Saran, Foil, Press&Seal,         Zip-lock bags, etc.).  It is suggested you identify items with your name to inspire sales.  If there is any specific characteristic of your item, list that as well, or if it contains peanuts.
-   Items must be pre-priced.  If you are in doubt, compare your item against your favorite restaurant or bake shop comparable items.  For example:  Dixie House Cafe's pies are $25.00.
-   A container will be on the display table for checks (please mark "Bake Sale") or exact cash transactions only since no attendant will be on duty to make change.
-   Please bring your items to church as early as possible when you come to worship in order for ALL SERVICES to have access to the sale:  9:00 Parking Lot, 10:00 Sunday School, and 11:00 in-person worship.   

Third Grade Bibles Presentation 

October 18th, 9:00am and 11:00am Services

We will be blessing our 3rd grade kids with our annual Bible dedication on October 18th.
 
NOTE: If your children are older and have not received a bible from the church you can also request a Bible for them. They will receive a Special Bible.


 
Drive Through Trunk or Treat 

Wednesday, October 28, 6-7:30pm   
Volunteering time: 5pm-8pm (dinner provided)
 
This years trunk or treat will be a Covid-19 safe event.  We will have a drive through event that is for our community to let everyone know that we care about their children. We are trying to make this event something that helps children feel as normal as possible.

We need about 20 volunteers to help guide traffic and be runners between stations.  This year we are asking only for monetary donations; this way church staff are the only people touching items to be handed out.

For more information or to volunteer contact Rachelle or Teresa.

Children's and Youth Sunday School 

IN PERSON SUNDAY SCHOOL AGES 3-12TH GRADE
Sundays, 10:00 am

We hope your kids have the opportunity to join us this Sunday!

Ages 3-5 years: Gathering Room
K-4th Grade: Rock House
Area 56 (5th & 6th Grades): Rock House
7th-12th Grades: Sanctuary Balcony
COVID 19 safety protocols will be observed.

 
Wednesday Nights 

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm

Wednesday night activities will now be one full hour, from 6:00-7:00pm!

Jesus And Me (JAM) Chapel - K-4th, Rock House - 5th/6th Graders
Students @ The Quad
Broadcast Bible - Parking Lot Bible Study - Tune your radio to 88.9 FM

 

Stay Connected With Your Aledo UMC Family
 
Aledo UMC has heeded the warnings from health officials and temporarily closed the church offices for the foreseeable future. We are still the church, so here are several ways for our AUMC family to stay connected through the week:

Sunday
9:00 am - Parking Lot Church - Tune your radio to 88.9 FM
10:45 am - Children's Church Service - Facebook and YouTube  
11:00 am - In-person Sanctuary Service 
11:00 am - Online Worship - Facebook and YouTube 
11:00 am - Online Worship - Under the services tab at www.aledoumc.org 
 
Weekdays
Aledo UMC Morning Devotional - 8am - Aledo UMC Facebook page  
 
Wednesday Evening
6:00-7:00pm - Jesus And Me (JAM) Chapel K-4th, Rock House 5th/6th 
                      - Students @ The Quad
                      - Broadcast Bible - Parking Lot Bible Study -  
                        Tune your radio to 88.9 FM
 
Manna Room

Aledo UMC's Manna Room has been open and busy the last two months.  An average of 20 bags a week are being given out.  If you would like to help feed our neighbors, the following items are needed:
  • Hunts pasta sauce
  • Hearty soups
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned vegetables (green beans, corn)
  • Canned chicken
  • Oatmeal (small canisters)
  • Mac and cheese
  • Canned chili
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jam
  • 1lb bags of rice   
Donations can be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you for your faithfulness in feeding our hungry friends.
Need Assistance? 

If you or anyone you know is in need of food Aledo UMC has Manna bags ready to go.  Hours to pick up a bag of canned goods are Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon-3:00pm, in the Narthex. If you live in Parker County and are needing help on a utility bill, please email info@aledoumc.org or call 817-441-8329.     
Electronic Giving
 
As we move into virtual worship and other gatherings for the foreseeable future, now is a great time to connect with online giving to ensure that the ministries and outreach of the church are not interrupted.
There are two basic ways to give electronically, and both are quick and simple.
  1. The best option is to give via a direct transfer from your checking account. This is fee-free for you and the church. Simply fill out the accompanying ACH form and send it in to the church office along with a voided check. You can mail it to Aledo UMC, PO Box 126, Aledo, TX 76008.
  2. Or you can text "aledoumc" to 77977. This will connect you to a service called PushPay, which will allow you to give electronically to the church using either a credit card or debit card. You will receive a text back with instructions guiding you through setting up your gift. You can give either a one-time gift or set up weekly or monthly giving through PushPay.

PRAYERS
In your times of prayer throughout the week, please remember the people named below.
 
Concerns: Fanci Coyle; Sally Mizell's sister-in-law Connie Ball; David Van Valkenburg; Tina Stevens; Gayle McGregor; Fred Van Valkenburg; Chris and Maggie Dorrell; Bill Burt; Sharmyn Lowery; Karen Linker; Carrie Hester; Janice Cole's niece Camille; 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; Jim and LouAnn Doss
; Sandra Dean
   
Long-term prayer concerns:   Tom Siler; Brad Dean; Robby Reed;  Rachel Clark; 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