BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Sunday, August 13, 9am & 11am Services

Back to school is approaching fast! And we want all the kids to bring their backpacks and bags to be blessed for an amazing and wonderful school year. We will also bless all students, faculty, administration, and coaches. Join us for the 9am and 11am services.

LORD'S ACRE

Saturday, October 7

Mark your calendars for October 7th! Lord's Acre is coming up soon, and preparations have begun!

We are accepting donations of

• snack-size packages of chips to serve with lunches
• snacks for volunteers and vendors (protein bars, peanut butter crackers, pretzels, granola/fruit bars, etc.)
• cans of soda, bottles of water and sports drinks, and juice boxes

All donations may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex.

Donation forms for silent and live auction items are available in the Narthex, and Vendor applications are on the chuch website. All forms may be tuned in at the Connection Center or in the Lord's Acre mail box.

CRAFTS WITH COMPANY

Wednesday, August 23, 6-7pm, Gathering Room

Join artists Marilyn Brumley and Beverly Crumbie for an hour of art and fellowship! We will be making wind chimes. $10 donation requested. Sign-ups are required! Register at the Connection Center or email trudysmith@aledoumc.org.

BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH

August 12, 6:30-8:30pm*, Splash Kingdom

Join us at Splash Kingdom in Weatherford as we kick off the new school year! You can pick up your FREE ticket in the Narthex from August 6-10. Concessions will be available for purchase.

*Please note the time change.

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY

Begins September 7, 6:30-8pm, MAC

Want to get to know your Bible? Join us for this comprehensive group study, led by Fanci Coyle and Trudy Smith. We will spend 12 weeks in the Old Testament, then 12 weeks in the New Testament. Register at the Connection Center or email Trudy with any questions. Orientation session is September 7; class begins September 14.

ADULT MISSION TRIP

October 22-26, Conroe, TX

Each year there are about 100 natural disasters in the US. These include wildfires, floods, droughts, heat waves, cold waves, tornadoes and hurricanes. Last year the cost of natural disasters was $152 billion, and countless people were left homeless and without possessions as a result.

The Mission Center in Conroe, a mission of the Texas Conference, responds to such disasters with pre-assembled kits that serve immediate needs. They include flood buckets, hygiene kits, and adult and child backpacks. In 2022 Mission Center volunteers prepared 337 Adult Care Bags, 38% of which were prepared by AUMC members, and 205 Child Care Bags, 76% of which were prepared by AUMC members. We are doing God's work in Conroe!

If you would like to be part of this critical mission, please join us for four days in Conroe.

• October 22-26
• no trip fee; individual expenses are hotels and meals
• sign up in the Narthex; deadline is October 1 or when filled

Can't go this time? You can support the mission team by donating supplies for the emergency kits. Watch the eNews for a list of needed items.

For more information, contact Alicia Henze at arhenze@aol.com or Peggy Badlato at pbadlato@att.net.

MEN'S DEVOTIONAL BREAKFAST

Mondays, 7:30am, MAC Center



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.

August 14 - 1 Thessalonians 1:3

August 21 - Philippians 1:6

August 28 - Mark 12:29-31

September 11 - Ephesians 4:2

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

If you would like to help feed our neighbors, we are currently short of the following items:

Oatmeal (16-18 oz. canisters)

Cereal (regular not family size)

Peanut butter (16 oz.)

Squeeze bottles of jelly

Spaghetti

Canned chili

We are very well stocked with all other items.

We appreciate your faithful support of this ministry! Please no glass jars, bottles, or other breakable containers, and we cannot accept items past their expiration dates. Donations may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you!

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR AREAS OF LIFE

Our groups are open to adults in our community who are experiencing daily challenges.

• 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
• Caring Hearts/Stephen Ministers - offer compassionate and confidential prayer, support, and encouragement

For more information on any of these groups go to our Ministry Page at CLICK HERE.