CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES

Saturday, December 24

5:00pm - Family Service - All children are invited to participate.

7:00pm - Traditional Candlelight Service

9:00pm - Traditional Candlelight Service

CHRISTMAS DAY

Sunday, December 25

10:00am - Lessons and Carols*

*This will be a combined worship service. There will not be 9:00am or 11:00am service on Christmas Day.

THANK YOU to all who purchased the beautiful poinsettias that have adorned our Sanctuary during the month of December! As a reminder, please pick up your plants following the 9:00pm Christmas Eve service or the 10:00am Christmas Day service.

"BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED" - A ONE-DAY WOMEN'S RETREAT 

Saturday, January 21, 2023

What does it look like to be a "disciple"? Can God really use me? Mark your calendars for this one-day retreat and learn how God is calling you to bloom where you are planted. Reverend Mary Gean Cope will facilitate this day of fellowship & fun. Registration forms are available at the Connection Center in the lobby. Cost is $50 and includes lunch, snacks, and all materials. Info:  Trudysmith@aledoumc.org

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.

ADULT MISSION TRIP TO CONROE MISSION CENTER

February 5-9, 2023

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 will assemble and verify cleaning and hygiene kits in a climate-controlled environment. Work hours are flexible. There is no trip fee, so the only expenses are meals.

If you’re interested in joining the team, pick up a flyer in the Narthex. Deadline to sign up is January 15.

THANK YOU for your continued financial support to our Church during 2022. Because of your support, work by the Trustees in selling the rental property and Staff doing a great job of keeping expenses down, we are looking to end the year strong. The Finance Committee is working with the Staff on the 2023 Operating Budget. For 2023, we will be reviewing our capital expenditure needs, looking at lowering our existing debt and expanding our mission and youth programs. We will be kicking off our 2023 Stewardship Campaign after the first of the year. Your support is helping our Church to Grow in many ways!!

On behalf of the Finance Committee Thank You!!

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.

January 2 - James 5:16

January 9 - Joshua 1:1-9

January 16 - Micah 6:1-8

January 23 - Proverbs 20:1-7

January 30 - 1 Peter 5:1-9

February 6 - 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. 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

BOB BULL’S COAT DRIVE



Through February 1st we will be collecting gently-used coats to be distributed by Beautiful Feet in Fort Worth.  All sizes are needed, children through adult! Please make sure coats are clean and in “working order”.

Saturday, December 24th

Christmas Eve is almost upon us! AUMC will be having three Christmas Eve services - 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00. The 5:00 will be our family service with the children's Christmas pageant. The 7:00 and 9:00 will be a traditional candlelight service.

Ushers and greeters will be needed at all three services to hand out bulletins, help people find seats and be a friendly face to welcome our guests and members! This a perfect opportunity for your family to be the church and serve together. We will need eight ushers and eight greeters for each service. If you or family are available to greet or usher on Christmas Eve please email Kim and let her know what service you prefer.

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                     Rice (1 lb. bags or boxes)     

Cereal (13-18 oz. size)                       Canned pasta

Cornbread mix                                   Peanut butter (18 oz.)

Oatmeal (16 oz. canisters)

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!