"Sacred Praise!"
Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Mark 11:1-11
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A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM
Have you ever considered the nature of day and night? God created the ultimate design with our lunar environment. All of us have heard the phrase, “It has been a day.” Yes, as the light...
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
April 10th, 9:00am and 11:00am - Palm Sunday Services
April 10th, Noon - Easter Eggstravaganza
April 14th, 7:00pm - Maundy Thursday Service
April 15th, 7:00pm - Good Friday Service
April 16th, 6:00pm-6:00am - Stations of the Cross
April 17th Easter Services
7:00am - Sunrise Service
9:00am - Contemporary
11:00am - Traditional
(No Sunday School)
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Saturday, April 16th, 6:00pm to 6:00am, Sunday, April 17th
Stations of the Cross is a popular Lenten devotion that has very ancient roots. It was prayed by early Christian communities, especially in the fourth century, when the Roman Empire began to recognize Christianity. People would make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to retrace Jesus’ steps from his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to being forced to carry the cross to the crucifixion site at Golgotha.
This year we will have the opportunity to profess our faith by walking and praying the Stations of the Cross the night before Easter. “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”(Luke 9:23)
You are welcome to come and take this walk – stopping at each station for prayer and meditation. This can be a moving experience for individuals or families. Please plan to prayerfully participate in this very personal walk with Jesus by signing up for a particular hour. Email Kim or stop by the counter in front of the office to sign up.
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EASTER FLOWERS
Sunday, April 10th
We invite you to purchase Easter flowers to decorate the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. The flowers will be a combination of lilies and tulips. Flowers are $15.00 each. Order forms are available at the Connection Center.
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SENIOR SUNDAY
Sunday, May 22nd, 11:00am
AUMC’s high school seniors will be honored at the 11:00am service. If you have or are a high school senior, please click here to complete the Senior form by May 8th.
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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Sunday, April 10th, 12:00pm
Get ready to hunt Easter Eggs! Meet in front of the education building to divide into age groups. Donations of plastic eggs and Easter candy can be dropped off in the marked bin. Want to help hide the eggs? Sign up at the Connection Center or email Teresa Chisum.
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RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE
Sunday, April 24th, 9:00am
The City of Aledo was notified that the scheduled closure of 1187 has been postponed. The construction of the railroad will be on Sunday, April 24, 2022 and will have the northbound and southbound routes closed.
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SAVE THE DATES
Adult Mission Trip:
May 23rd-26th, Conroe, TX
Sr. High Mission Trip:
June 5th-10th, Oklahoma City
Jr. High Mission Trip:
June 19th-24th, Mineral Wells
VBS: July 10th-14th
Young Adult Mission Trip:
July 31st-August 6th, Gardner, CO
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BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
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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.
Scriptures:
April 11th - Galatians 3:28
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TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room
Join us as we explore Rob Bell's book Love Wins. Bell looks at the concepts of "heaven and hell", and how these fit with our understanding of a loving God. The book is available at various sites online, including Amazon and iBooks.
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PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays
IN THE AM - 9:30am, Chapel/Activity Center
IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room
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JAVA & JESUS
Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am, Gathering Room
Java & Jesus is a gathering for “busy moms” who are interested in fellowship and an encouraging Word. No outside reading required. Nursery childcare is provided! Please contact Trudy Smith if you have questions, or if you plan to attend with kiddos, so we have plenty of nursery workers.
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SCHOOL PRAYER MINISTRY
The new school year is here! Let's support our local school with prayer. Sign up to pray for a school each week for one month, either in person or by proxy. To pray for the month of April, stop by the Connection Center to sign up for your school.
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We have several church members who are no longer able to drive to church. Would you be willing to help a senior church member get to and from worship on Sunday morning? Please sign up at the Connection Center or contact Trudy Smith for more information.
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WHEN YOU'RE AT THE STORE NEXT ...
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If you would like to help feed our neighbors, we are currently short of the following items:
Peanut Butter (16-18 ounce size)
Squeeze bottles of jelly
Saltines
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.
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In your times of prayer throughout the week,
please remember the people named below.
Concerns: Penny Pelfrey; Cindy Mayfield’s sister Kitty;Steve Leifeste’s mother Joann; Sarah Johnson; Lenny Tubbs; Suzanne Marsden; Phyllis King; Gayle McGregor; Richele Gift; Carrie Hester; Geneyne Clark; Mary Vandercook; Gavin Trietsch; Pastor Joel’s brother Tom Robbins; Doris Clark’s cousin Kelly
Special members who are unable to worship with us: Jim and Pat Glenn; Geneyne Clark; Mattie Graham; Stella Lee; Bobbie Wooten; jody Young; LouAnn Doss; Sandra Dean; Beverly Choat; Ken Fisher
Sympathies: Tammy Leifeste on the loss of family members Brianna Baer and Abigail Kaufman
Long-term prayer concerns: Tripp Childress; Zan McGlinchey; JoAnne Cole; Joyce Bush; Wayne Taylor; Doris Russell; Lou Ann Pate; Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; Our Country and all Military Personnel
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SUNDAY
9am - Contemporary HUB Service (in-person)
11am - Sanctuary Service (in-person)
4pm - Students@The Quad
ONLINE WORSHIP
WEDNESDAY
6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - Chapel
6pm - Area 56 - The Quad - West Building
6pm - Students@The Quad
6pm - Pastor's Bible Study
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