FEBRUARY 12th, 2021

UPCOMING SERMON

"BE FREE" SCRIPTURE: John 8:31-32

A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM Have you ever felt unimportant, insignificant, or just one more person in this world? Sometimes it is easy to devalue the significance of our existence, as we navigate this world. When we, as people... Read more

WHAT'S HAPPENING

A NOTE FROM THE AUMC FINANCE COMMITTEE

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!! For what? Many things, but specifically for your continued financial support to your Church during these unprecedented times. We started 2020 asking for a LIFT and you stepped up even during a pandemic. Because of your continued support and Staff doing a great job of keeping expenses down, we were able to end the year very strong with money in the bank! Not knowing in April 2020 what the year would bring, we applied for and received an SBA PPP loan. We learned in Jan 2021 that the loan was forgiven and we have reserved those funds for future use. This year, we will be reviewing our capital expenditure needs and looking at lowering our existing debt. We decided not to have the annual Stewardship Campaign for 2021 believing that we can count on your continued financial support. The Finance Committee and Church Council have approved 2021 Operating Budget based on contributions from 2020. We were able to include a much deserved raise for our Exceptional Staff in addition to covering our operating expenses and expanding our programs. You are helping our Church to Grow in many ways!! On behalf of the Finance Committee Thank You!! Rhonda Evers Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

UKULELE CLASS

Sundays, 10:00am, Gathering Room Starting February 21st  Do you like music? Do you like guitar, but it's too tough to play? Then Ukulele is for you! This is for ages 10 to adults! This 5-week class will teach you basic chords to play songs anywhere from church to the beach. The class size is limited. Please bring your own ukulele. Sign up In the narthex or email Thomas@aledoumc.org.

LENTEN STUDY

Mondays, February 22nd thru March 22nd 10:00am or 7:00pm, by Zoom Join us for a 5-session Lenten study He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado. We will share on-line via Zoom, using the video that accompanies the study. Max examines the gifts that Christ gave at his crucifixion, including not only the cross and the gift of grace, but also forgiveness, love, and victory!   The purchase of the study guide is recommended. It's available through Amazon or Christianbook. Classes are approximately one hour, including video. Contact Trudy Smith to sign up!

MISSION DAY

Saturday, March 27th, 8:30am-4:30pm, Glen Lake Camp MISSION DAY! First thru sixth graders and their families are invited to attend a Mission Day at Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose, Texas! What will you do? You will work for one hour then have fun canoeing, fishing, hiking and more for the remainder of the day. A hot dog lunch along with a short devotional time is also included. This fun day cost nothing! But sign ups are required. Please contact Teresa Chisum for more information and to sign up.

NEW BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Parking Lot Read the Bible in ninety days. It’s easier than you thought! Once you break it down into bite-sized pieces, what may have seemed to be a formidable challenge becomes doable and enjoyable. Pastor Joel will lead this study helping you to fulfill what for many Christians is a longstanding ambition: reading through the entire Bible. Purchase your participants guide from Amazon.

AUMC T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS

Check out the AUMC long sleeved t-shirts and sweatshirts available for sale in the Narthex. Help promote our church and provide an opportunity for you to invite someone to join us. T-shirts are $20 and sweatshirts are $25.  If your size or preferred style isn't available there is an order form for new orders.

HOW TO HELP

SCHOOL PRAYER SUPPORT MINISTRY We have schools not covered in prayer for February and March. Sign up sheets can be found at the Connection Center or email the church office .

PRAYERS

In your times of prayer throughout the week, please remember the people named below.   Concerns: Lana Calhoun's brother Philip; Clint and Linda Surratt's nephew Bo Ivy; Jessica Greenough; Todd Hefner; Ryan Poe; Jeff Bond; Shannon Byrd's brother Randy Small; Cindy Mayfield's sister Kitty; Nelda McGlincheys DIL Dahna McGlinchey; Ashley Vandercook's great grandmother and great uncle; Geneyne Clark; Carrie Hester's father Fritz Ballenger; Toni McGregory's great-granddaughter Mia; Stella Lee's daughter Sherroll Shirley, niece and nephew Jackie and Darrell Mayfield; Jim Glenn's BIL Everett; Diane Lupi; Rachelle Moreland; Mary Mock's sister Doris Russell Special members who are unable to worship with us: Mattie Graham; Stella Lee; Bobbie Wooten; jody Young; Diane Smith; LouAnn Doss; Sandra Dean Sympathies: Mary Jones on the death of her husband Rick Jones; Sharon Garner on the death of her sister Patty; Sandy Greenough on the death of her BIL Dennis Viall Long-term prayer concerns:  Ken Fisher; Beverly Choat; Rhonda Evers' mother Susann Eller; Carrie Hester; Robby Reed; DeeAnn Day's mother Lou Ann Pate; Linda Parker's mother Shirley Riff; Jennifer Ortiz & family; Rita Potter; Emma Horton; Gavin Trietsch; Jeremy Hartle; Steve Moore; JoAnne Cole; Our Country and All Military Personnel

JOIN US

SUNDAY 9am - Parking Lot Service 11am - Sanctuary Service (in-person) 11am - Online Worship Facebook, Website, YouTube 6pm - Students @ The Quad WEDNESDAY 6pm - Broadcast Bible - Parking Lot 6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - Chapel 6pm - Area 56 - Chapel

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