NORTH DISTRICT MEETING WITH BISHOP SAENZ - TOMORROW!

Saturday, September 16, 3pm, Sanctuary

Join us tomorrow as we host Bishop Saenz for a gathering with members of other United Methodist churches in our district. There will be a time of worship followed by a presentation by the Bishop, an opportunity for small group discussion, and a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be provided.

LORD'S ACRE

Saturday, October 7

Lord's Acre is coming up, and the Country Kitchen is looking volunteers to bake some of your favorite recipes to sell at the event. Cookies, pies, breads, cakes, and cupcakes are always popular! We also need volunteers to prepare ready-to-bake frozen casseroles. Casserole pans and labels will be available for pick-up. Please contact Lynne McCartney at mccartney3aledo@yahoo.com with any questions, or stop by the table in the Narthex. Thank you for baking AND shopping at the Lord's Acre Country Kitchen!

We are still 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.

CRAFTING WITH COMPANY

Wednesday, September 20, 6-7pm, Gathering Room

Join us as we transform empty wine bottles into cute scarecrows! Bring an empty bottle or 2, and come ready to paint on a smile!

NEW MEMBERS COFFEE

Sunday, September 24, 10am

All members new to Aledo UMC are invited to join staff for a time of coffee and fellowship. Learn more about the congregation and how to get involved at AUMC. We're so happy you're here!

FELLOWSHIP OF MEN

Sunday, September 24, 4-6pm, MAC

Join us for this fun opportunity to learn from a great artist! Jim Stavens, Master Woodcarver, will conduct a Woodcarver 101 class on September 24th at 4pm. This is an Intro level class; it is open to all, but recommended for teenagers and older. Carving materials will be provided. Please bring a sharp whittling knife and cut-proof gloves. For more information, text Mayo at 817-965-3573.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT: EXPERIENCES & EXPECTATIONS (BIRTH-TODDLER)

Sunday, October 1, 12pm, Fellowship Hall

Attention parents! Join Dr. Erin Wallace, pediatrician, for an informative, age-based discussion about parenting concerns, expectations, and experiences. Dr. Wallace will answer your questions and help you better understand your child at each stage of development. The first session will focus on children aged BIRTH THROUGH TODDLER. Lunch will be served, and childcare is available for up to 5 year-olds. RSVP is REQUIRED! Please email teresa@aledoumc.org to register.

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF PARKER COUNTY

Saturday, October 14 and Saturday, October 21

Aledo UMC is partnering with The Miracle League of Parker County to support healthy living for individuals with disabilities, and we need volunteers! Please consider signing up to help as a group or individually. Sign-up sheets are available at the Connection Center. For more information, email Alisa Davis at alisa.davis5@yahoo.com.

To learn more about The Miracle League of Parker County and its mission, CLICK HERE.

ADULT MISSION TRIP

October 22-26, Conroe, TX

The Mission Center in Conroe, a mission of the Texas Conference, responds to 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% prepared by AUMC members) and 205 Child Care Bags (76% by AUMC members). We are doing God's work in Conroe!

You can support the mission team by donating these needed emergency kit supplies:

• New, unwashed bath towels
• Adult and child toothbrushes in original packaging
• New, 24-count boxes of crayons
• Single-subject spiral notebooks, wide or college rules
• 20-60 count packages of hand wipes

Items may be left in a marked bin in the Narthex. Thank you!!

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

FAITH 'N MOTION FITNESS

Wednesdays, 6pm, Education Building

Faith 'N Motion is a Christian-inspired fitness class for adults that meets every Wednesday at 6pm, upstairs in the Education Building. Bring water and your exercise mat, and come check it out! For more information, contact Sarah Rives at Sarahrives@att.net or pick up a flyer at the Connection Center.

FALL AT THE QUAD

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sundays, 10am, Quad

Series coming this fall include Courage by Francis Chan and Doing Good by Chip Ingram.

*We need 1-2 adult volunteers to help lead Sunday school for our youth. Contact Shannon Reynolds at 817-991-3049 if you would like to help.

FAITH, FOOD & FRIENDS

Wednesdays, 4:30-7:00pm

New study this fall: The Gospel of Harry Potter

4:30-5:30pm is social time at the Quad. Dinner is served weekly at 5:30pm. Praise and Bible study will be from 6-7pm.

OUTINGS AND SERVICE PROJECTS

Dates and times TBD

• Miracle League
• Build-a-Bear create & donate
• Escape Room
• Nursing home window painting
• Quad workdays
• Paintball, & MORE!!!

To stay informed of all youth events, please sign up for the AUMC Student Ministries REMIND by texting 81010: @aledoumchs (high school) or @aledoumcms (middle school).

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 9:00am, Gathering Rm

Drop off the kiddos at school and join us every Thursday for Java & Jesus, a time to meet with other moms and share life! We seek to grow in our faith through fellowship, a shared devotion, and a good cup of coffee! Childcare provided. Contact trudysmith@aledoumc.org for info and to let us know if you're bringing children!

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.

September 18 - Psalm 37:23-24

September 25 - Hebrews 4:11-12

October 2 - Joshua 1:5-9

October 9 - Romans 15:1-13

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Rice (1 lb bags or boxes)*

Canned chili*

Canned pasta sauce

Saltines

Vienna sausage

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.