July 9th, 2021
UPCOMING SERMON
Those Kind of People
Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13
A GREAT DAY IN THE KINGDOM

Have you ever heard the scripture quoted that tells us to “Love your enemies”? The God of Abraham and Isaac created us and in doing so knows what we are as well as, how we are. There has not been a person created on this earth...
WHAT'S HAPPENING
GOOD WISHES LANE!
July 25th, 10:00am, Chapel

Aledo United Methodist Church has been blessed to have Lane Davis join us and share his talents and love for Christ these past couple of years. Lane moved to Texas to pursue his PhD at SMU's Perkins Seminary. He met and fell in love with a local Texas woman, Elissa. He married her and they have two beautiful children. However, Lane's long term dream job was to become a professor at his alma mater, Huntingdon College, in Montgomery, AL. This week, he was offered that position. Lane and Elissa will be moving to Alabama in August. His last day with AUMC will be July 25th. We will have a celebration for Lane following the 9:00am on July 25th. Please come and say thanks to Lane. A table will be set up in the Narthex for cards.
WELCOME MASON CRESS
AUMC Staff Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that our search for a new Director of Worship & Music has been fruitful! Mason Cress will join the AUMC family on July 20th. Hopefully you had a chance to see him at the Sunday 11:00 service on June 20th as he filled in for the traveling Lane. Mason will be directing worship service on July 25th. Please welcome him with the love of Christ when you see him walking around the church.
YOUNG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Sundays, 10:00am, Room #208

The new Young Adult Sunday School class is open to those in college, young adults starting their careers, and any other young person looking for a group to grow their faith with. We meet in room 208 at 10 AM on Sundays. We are starting off with a Bible study in Philippians called, "Get Out of Your Head". This study will help us discover biblical tools to battle toxic and destructive thoughts and anxiety. Each of the six sessions includes an activity or icebreaker, a video, and several scripture readings to discuss. Hope to see many of our young adults there to begin a new faith journey together!
NEW DATE FOR SAGER BROWN
November 14th-19th

The Sager Brown Mission Trip has been rescheduled! This is the Something for Everyone adult mission trip! Sager Brown is the hub of relief supply operations of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in Baldwin, Louisiana. There is something to do for every person and every skill set. The cost is $260 per person, and we have 15 spots reserved. If you’re interested in joining the team, pick up an application at the Connection Center in the Narthex or email Peggy Badlato.
STUDENT MINISTRIES MISSION TRIP #2
July 25th-30th, Glen Rose, Texas

Sign up now for the next Student Ministries mission trip. It will be in Glen Rose, Texas, staying at Glen Lake Camp. Click here for student form or adult form or pick up a form at the Connection Center.
VBS ROCKY RAILWAY
July 18th-22nd

There is still time to volunteer for our Rocky Railway VBS! Email Teresa to sign up!
HOW TO HELP
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.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO SERVE?
What a wonderful opportunity God has provided for us to serve Him!

We are looking for ushers, greeters, Connection Center hosts and Communion servers for each service. On the job training will be provided for you. Not sure what these positions entail? Below is a brief description of each.

Ushers:
  • arrive at 20 minutes before the service begins
  • collect offering
  • count and record number attending the service
  • help late comers find a seat
  • direct people to Communion (first Sunday of the month)
  • remind people in the Narthex to talk in quiet voices when a service is going on  
  • 9:00-place pew registration pads in the pews
  • 11:00-collect the pew registration pads, hand out bulletins
Greeters:
  • arrive by 15 minutes before the service
  • open doors and greet people as they enter
  • be aware of any new visitors and encourage them to complete a "New Visitor" form at the Connection Center and get a mug
Connection Center Host:
  • man the Connection Center 10 minutes before and after the service
  • have anyone who joins the church at your service complete a "new member" form
  • help direct visitor/members find where they are going on campus (campus map provided)

You will be amazed by the blessing you receive as you welcome folks to our church family! Each of these service opportunities are on a rotating basis with a schedule sent out quarterly.

If you have any questions, or already know where you would like to serve, please email kimw@aledoumc.org or call 817-441-8329 ext. #116 asap so a new schedule can be made!
WHEN YOU'RE AT THE STORE NEXT ...
If you would like to help feed our neighbors, we are currently short of the following items:

  • Canned fruit (15-20oz*)
  • Corn Bread mix*
  • Rice 1lb. bags*
  • Mac and Cheese (6-7 oz boxes)*
  • Oatmeal (16-18 oz)*
  • Peanut Butter (28 oz or smaller)*
  • Saltines
  • Canned Chili
  • Canned Corn Beef
  • Tuna Helper
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes
  • Spaghetti
  • Canned Pasta Sauce
  • Cereal (regular size boxes)
  • Syrup (plastic 24 oz or smaller)
  • Pancake Mix
*most needed 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: Robin Boomer’s nephew Wayne Taylor; Tina Stevens; Susan Wolf’s BIL Don Jacobson; Fred Van Valkenburg’s brother David; Lynnda Burroughs; Deana McMullen’s mother Joyce Bush; Savanna Bradburn

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

Joys: David and Lisa Sides on the birth of granddaughter Emma Jean Sides; Chad and Julie McRee on the birth of granddaughter Emmalynn Ann Talley

Long-term prayer concerns: Carrie Hester; Robby Reed; Mary Mock’s sister Doris Russell; Stella Lee’s daughter Sherroll Shirley; Susan Morey; DeeAnn Day’s mother Lou Ann Pate; Gavin Trietsch; Jeremy Hartle; Steve and Paula Moore; Our Country and All Military Personnel
JOIN US
SUNDAY
9am - Contemporary HUB Service (in-person)
11am - Sanctuary Service (in-person)
11am - Online Worship Facebook, Website, YouTube
6pm - Students @ The Quad

WEDNESDAY
6pm - Children's JAM (Jesus and Me) - Chapel
6pm - Area 56 - Chapel
6pm - Students@ The Quad