AUMC Weekly Enews

AUGUST 19TH, 2022

UPCOMING SERMON

"Assaulting the Evil"

Psalm 84,Ephesians6:10-20

Rev. Joel Robbins

A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

We live in a God Created world that presents His mighty works in Creation, every day. Taking things for granted is a huge struggle for many of us, walking on the face of God’s Earth. In Summer...

WHAT'S HAPPENING

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, beginning August 25th, 10:00am-noon, Gathering Room

Interested in a weekly women's group and a good cup of coffee? Join us for Java & Jesus! Lessons center around how we juggle being moms and followers of Christ in a busy world. Nursery is provided; no outside reading required.

First study of the fall is a video series "WayMaker: Finding the Way of Life you've Always Dreamed Of" by Ann Voskamp. Email Trudy Smith for more info and/or to register for childcare.

LORD’S ACRE

Saturday, October 8th, 10:00am-3:00pm

Lord’s Acre coming soon! Be sure October 8th is on your calendar! Here is the latest information on Lord's Acre!

The congregation can begin helping by bringing donations of:

Snack-size packages of chips to serve with lunches
Snacks for volunteers and vendors like protein bars, peanut butter

crackers, pretzels, granola or fruit bars, etc.

Cans of soda and bottles of water

These items can be dropped off in the marked bin in the Narthex.

Also, start making or shopping for items for the silent and live auctions! Donation forms for auction items are available in the Narthex. Don’t wait until the last minute please! Forms and auction items need to be turned in by Friday, October 7th. No auction items will be accepted on day of Lord's Acre!

And last, if any of you have a business and you want to be a Vendor at Lord’s

Acre, forms are available on the church website. All forms can be turned in at the Connection Center or put in the Lord’s Acre mail box.

ADULT MISSION TRIP

October 23rd-27th, Conroe, Texas

Join us for another 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.

If you’re interested in joining the team, please email Peggy Badlato. There is no trip fee; the only costs for this trip are meals and hotels. We’ll carpool to Conroe on Sunday, October 23, and start work Monday morning. On Thursday, we can quit work early to get home at a decent hour.

We hope YOU will be part of the team!

HIRING

PAID CAREGIVERS OPENINGS

Are you, or do you know someone, who would like to work as a part-time childcare employee? Sunday morning, Wednesday night and Thursday mornings are available. Please email Teresa if you are interested or need more information. Immediate openings available!

LIFE CARE GROUPS

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 & Kaliedoscope - meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.
Cancer Support Group - meets the second Tuesday of each month
Veterans Support Group - meets the third Thursday of each month

For more information on any of these groups go to aledoumc.org.

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.

August 22nd - Romans 5:1-11

August 29th - 1 Timothy 2:1-7

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room

PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES

Wednesdays

IN THE AM - 9:30am, Parlor

IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room

HOW TO HELP

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

Our Manna Room helps support families in our community; providing them with basic food needs, but also helping to free up some of their income so they can pay their bills or other debts.

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

Tuna Helper
Canned pasta sauce
Instant mashed potatoes
Corn bread mix
Canned peaches
Canned mixed fruit
Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)
Peanut butter (16-18oz)
Squeeze bottles of jelly
Saltines
Mac and cheese
Canned Chili

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 feeding our hungry friends.

PRAYERS

In your times of prayer throughout the week,

please remember the people named below.

Concerns: Lynne McCartney; Ken Fisher; Herb and Cheryl Kensing’s daughter Courtney; Kent Boomer; Janae McClaran; Meghan Strayer’s cousin Matt; Carol Rodgers mother Ann Tomkies; Rhonda Torres

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

Sympathies: Sandy Wright and family on the death of her dad Stanley Russell; Sharron Burt on the death of her brother-in-law Gordon Sagebiel

Long-term prayer concerns: Bob Crumbie; Angie Hale; Kent Boomer’s nephew Geoff Schillare; Kiki Estill; First Responders; Robin Boomer’s nephew Wayne Taylor; Mike Huntsinger; Gavin Trietsch; Tripp Childress; Zan McGlinchey; JoAnne Cole; Joyce Bush; Doris Russell; Lou Ann Pate; Jeremy Hartle; Our Country and all Military Personnel

JOIN US

SUNDAY

9am - Contemporary HUB Service

11am - Traditional CORNERSTONE Service

4pm - Students@The Quad

ONLINE WORSHIP

Facebook, Website, YouTube

WEDNESDAY

9:30am - Pastor's Bible Study

6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - Chapel

6pm - Students@The Quad