MEN'S RETREAT

February 3-4, 2023



The Men’s Retreat is scheduled for February 3-4, at Graham Lodge at Glen Lake Camp. We will have a meal and fellowship Friday evening, followed by a work project on Saturday. This retreat is an “arrive when you can” event.

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION

February 5, 2023, 10:00am

Confirmation is understanding membership in the Methodist church and the Wesleyan Theological perspective. It is open to anyone 6th grade and up, including adults. If you are interested in participating in Confirmation this year, please join Pastor Joel at 10:00am on February 5th for an overview of the Confirmation process and what to expect. All parents of Confirmation students should plan to attend this meeting with their child.

SECURITY TEAM ORIENTATION - NEW DATE

February 12, 2023, 10:00am

Thank you to all who have volunteered to serve on our church security team! Please mark your calendars for Sunday, February 12th at 10:00am. We will be joined by a representative from the Parker County Sheriff's Office, who will provide a brief and informative orientation for all security team members. If you are interested in serving on the security team but haven't signed up yet, it's not too late! A sign-up sheet is located at the Connection Center.

FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER

February 21, 5:30pm

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Wednesday, February 22, 7:00pm



Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent includes the weeks leading up to Easter, and is a time when many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. Join us for this special service where we prepare our hearts to enter the season of Lent.

SUMMER MISSION TRIPS - SAVE THE DATE!

• Junior High - June 9-15, Bruceville-Eddy, TX
• Senior High - June 18-23, Abilene, TX



To plan appropriately for these trips, we need volunteers! What we are able to do and the number of students we can take depends on how many volunteers we have: more volunteers = more opportunities! Please help us make sure we don't have to turn anyone away or limit the mission work we can do by signing up to help. To volunteer, email our Director of Student Ministries at shannon@aledoumc.org.

VBS 2023 - SAVE THE DATE

July 16-20th, 5:30-8:30pm



Mark your calendars for VBS 2023! This year's theme is "Hero Hotline: Called Together to Serve God!"

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.

February 6 - Micah 6:1-8

February 13 - Proverbs 20:1-7

February 20 - 1 Peter 5:1-9

February 27 - 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 new study January 10th. All are welcome! Email Trudy Smith with questions.

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. New study began Thursday, January 12: video series entitled "What the Women Saw".  In this six-session study, we will see Jesus through the unique perspective of women in the Bible. 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

New Year, new resolutions! We are looking to build a third team of ushers for the 11:00 service. This involves being friendly, arriving 15 minutes before the service, handing out bulletins, recognizing new faces, collecting the offering and picking up pew pads after the service. On the job training is available! If you are interested or need more information please email Scott Sadler at jscottsadler@aol.com.

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

If you would like to help feed our neighbors, we are currently short of the following items:

Squeeze bottles of jelly

Oatmeal (16 ounce canisters)

Saltines or Ritz crackers

Canned pasta

Cornbread mix

Instant mashed potatoes (packets or small boxes)                            

We are very well stocked with all other items. 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 supporting this ministry!