NEW ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Begins Sunday, November 5, 10am, Gathering Room

Are you looking for a Sunday school class? Come check out Pastor Joel's new class, beginning this Sunday! Whether you're new to AUMC or have attended for years, if you have not yet found your Sunday school class, this is for you! Adults of all ages are welcome.

POINSETTIA SALES

November 5 through November 19

Let's fill the Sanctuary with beautiful flowers for Advent! Poinsettias may be ordered at the Connection Center for $30 (10-inch) or $20 (6-inch) each, through November 19th. Those who purchase plants are invited to take them home after the Christmas Eve services.

CRAFTING WITH COMPANY

Wednesday, November 8, 6pm, Gathering Room

Trash into Treasure! Gather your old glassware (small mason jars, wine glasses) and maybe a few favorite old ornaments. Come and create a Christmas table centerpiece! Another fun, creative evening. $10 donation appreciated. Sign up at the Connection Center or email mbrumley@brumleyprinting.com.

FREEDOM HOUSE ANGEL TREE

November 12 through December 3

This Christmas, Aledo UMC will host an Angel Tree for Freedom House, a local organization that reaches out to women and children who have experienced various forms of violence. Beginning November 12, you are encouraged to choose an angel from the tree in the lobby, purchase the gift(s) listed, and return them unwrapped to AUMC by December 3. Freedom House staff will make sure parents have them in time for Christmas day! We recommend a budget of $50-$75 per child for elementary-age and younger and $75-$100 each for middle school and older. Feel free to partner with a friend! Thank you!

HOPE & ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Sunday, November 19, 6:30pm, Fellowship Hall

When you are dealing with grief, the holidays can seem daunting. Join us for coffee and dessert, as we explore ways to cope with upcoming holidays, celebrate our lost loved ones, and find hope in Christ. Find encouragement at this informal gathering hosted by our Congregational Care team. Contact trudysmith@aledoumc.org for more information.

FALL AT THE QUAD

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sundays, 10am, Quad

Series coming this fall include Courage by Francis Chan and Doing Good by Chip Ingram.

*We need 1-2 adult volunteers to help lead Sunday school for our youth. Contact Shannon Reynolds at 817-991-3049 if you would like to help.

FAITH, FOOD & FRIENDS

Wednesdays, 4:30-7:00pm

New study this fall: The Gospel of Harry Potter

4:30-5:30pm is social time at the Quad. Dinner is served weekly at 5:30pm. Praise and Bible study will be from 6-7pm.

OUTINGS AND SERVICE PROJECTS

Dates and times TBD

• Miracle League
• Build-a-Bear create & donate
• Escape Room
• Nursing home window painting
• Quad workdays
• Paintball, & MORE!!!

To stay informed of all youth events, please sign up for the AUMC Student Ministries REMIND by texting 81010: @aledoumchs (high school) or @aledoumcms (middle school).

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 9:00am, Gathering Rm

Drop off the kiddos at school and join us every Thursday for Java & Jesus, a time to meet with other moms and share life! We seek to grow in our faith through fellowship, a shared devotion, and a good cup of coffee! Childcare provided. Contact trudysmith@aledoumc.org for info and to let us know if you're bringing children!

MEN'S DEVOTIONAL BREAKFAST

Mondays, 7:30am, MAC Center



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.

November 6 - 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

November 13 - Colossians 1:9-14

November 20 - Isaiah 40:28-31

November 27 - Romans 12:3-8

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Cereal (regular, not large size)

Canned tuna

Tuna Helper

Ritz crackers

Canned pasta sauce

Mac and cheese

Canned corn

Canned ravioli

Canned chili

Vegetable soup

We are very well stocked with all other items.

We appreciate your faithful support of this ministry! Please no glass jars, bottles, or other breakable containers, and we cannot accept items past their expiration dates. Donations may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you!

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR AREAS OF LIFE

Our groups are open to adults in our community who are experiencing daily challenges.

• 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
• Caring Hearts/Stephen Ministers - offer compassionate and confidential prayer, support, and encouragement

For more information on any of these groups go to our Ministry Page at CLICK HERE.