MAY 6TH, 2022
UPCOMING SERMON
"Turning on God's Light"
Scripture: Psalm 23, John 3:16-24
A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

We often speak of Grace in sermons, prayers, ministries, relationships and in defining a component of unconditional Love. However, there are times when we must make a...

WHAT'S HAPPENING
CAMPING CHURCH
Saturday, May 7th, 3:00pm
COMPASSION SUNDAY
Sunday, May 15th

Become a Compassion sponsor and change a child’s life! Compassion International helps children living in poverty by partnering with their local churches. Your sponsorship provides school, food, medicine and other necessities for your special child. You will be able to correspond, sharing love and encouragement. Plan now to sponsor a child or two!
LORD'S ACRE
Saturday, October 8th

Planning for Lord's Acre 2022 is underway! Some committees already have chairpersons, but the following committees are still needing chairpersons:
  • Advertising
  • Vendors
  • Kids' Zone
  • Entertainment
  • Vendor/Volunteer Hospitality Room
  • Set up
  • Take down and clean up

The first meeting of chairpersons is May 22nd, following the 11:00 service, at the Tonroy home. If you are interested in chairing any of these committees contact Jan Tonroy, Kim Watson in the church office or sign up at the Connection Center.
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.
ADULT MISSION TRIP
May 22nd thru 26th, Conroe, Texas

Join us for an 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’ll carpool to Conroe and assemble and verify kits in a climate-controlled environment. If you’re interested in joining the team, please email Peggy Badlato. The costs for this trip include hotels and meals.

Sr. High Mission Trip:
May 29th-June 3rd, Oklahoma City

Jr. High Mission Trip:
June 19th-24th, Mineral Wells
CAMP HOPE
Wednesday evenings, June 8th-July 13th, 6:30-8:00pm

Aledo UMC has partnered with Center of Hope (COH) to offer Camp Hope in the Oak HIll neighborhood for several years and we plan to offer camp again this summer! Helping hands are needed! Sign-up at the Connection Center or for more info, email Trudy Smith. This is a great opportunity to serve our neighbors and be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ!
VBS FOOD TRUCK PARTY
July 10th-14th

It's time to register for VBS. Click here to register for the Food Truck Party!
ROCKIN G RANCH - MEN'S RETREAT
July 15th-17th, Turkey, Texas

Sign up at the Connection Center to receive more information.
NAME TAGS

If you signed up for a name tag it is available for pick up at the Connection Center. Didn’t get signed up? Sign up now at the Connection Center!
SAVE THE DATE

Young Adult Mission Trip:
July 31st-August 7th, Gardner, CO
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.

May 9th - Acts 2:17-18
May 16th - Ephesians 5:22-24
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 10:00am Chapel/Activity Room
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays

IN THE AM - 9:30am, Chapel/Activity Center
IN THE PM - 6:00pm, Gathering Room
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.
HOW TO HELP
11:00 SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

Are you looking for a place to serve your church? Do you attend the 11:00 worship service? Look no farther! Greeters, ushers, Communion servers and Connection Center hosts are all needed for the 11:00 worship service. Email Kim or call 817-441-8329 to get connected!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS

Good news! Our nursery and toddler age children are growing! To continue to grow, we are in desperate need of volunteers at the 11:00 hour. To volunteer
click here or contact our children's director Teresa Chisum.
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 May, stop by the Connection Center to sign up for your school.
SHARE A RIDE?
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.
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:

  • Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)
  • Spaghetti (12-16 oz)
  • Instant mashed potatoes

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: Cody Barrett;Ardeth Vandercook; Mary Beth Stasey; Beth Fischer; Stella Lee; Janessa Payne; John Stanely; Penny Pelfrey; Cindy Mayfield’s sister Kitty;Steve Leifeste’s mother Joann; Sarah Johnson; Lenny Tubbs; Suzanne Marsden; Phyllis King; Richele Gift; Carrie Hester; Mary Vandercook; Gavin Trietsch

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

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
JOIN US
SUNDAY
9am - Contemporary HUB Service (in-person)
11am - Sanctuary Service (in-person)
4pm - Students@The Quad

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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