AUMC BLOOD DRIVE UPDATE

THANK YOU to all who donated blood, and to those who were present to donate but were not able. Your gift was God-inspired! Special thanks to Joy Moore who coordinated the blood drive; our goal was to have 25 donors, and we had 40!

WOMEN'S MINISTRY EVENT

February 13, 6:30pm, Fellowship Hall

Ladies, put on your favorite Valentine's apparel, and join us for an evening of fellowship and "Galentine's" activities led by Shannon Byrd. You don't want to miss it! For more information, email Shannon Reynolds or Trudy Smith.

CRAFTING WITH COMPANY

February 18, 6-7pm, MAC

Ladies, come enjoy fellowship while creating a "make-and-take" embroidery project. No experience needed; all materials provided; $10 donation please.

FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER

Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-6:30pm, MAC

Please join us for our annual Quad pancake supper fundraiser! Enjoy church family fellowship and tasty pancakes prepared by our students. Donations are appreciated. We look forward to serving you!

CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURE SIGNUP COMING SOON!

It's time for a new Aledo UMC pictorial directory! We have scheduled photography sessions for Wednesday, March 19th through Saturday, March 22nd. Your gift for participating is a complimentary 8X10 portrait and a copy of the church directory. View and select your images immediately following your session, and you may purchase additional copies as well. Sign up will be available at church and online. Save the dates and watch for more details!

SENIOR SUNDAY

Sunday, May 18, 11:00am

Families of graduating seniors, please mark your calendars for May 18th, when we will be recognizing our seniors during the 11:00 service. If you would like your student to be included in our Senior Sunday recognition, please contact Shannon Reynolds (817-991-3049) by April 27th for more information.

FAITH 'N MOTION FITNESS

Wednesdays, 9am, Upstairs in Education Building

Join Faith 'N Motion, a Christian-inspired fitness class for adults, at its new time, Wednesday mornings at 9am. Bring water and your exercise mat, and come check it out! For more information, contact Sarah Rives at Sarahrives@att.net.

CAN YOU HELP?

We have a wonderful and dedicated team of ushers, but we need more volunteers for both services. This involves being friendly, arriving 15 minutes before the service, handing out bulletins, recognizing new faces, collecting the offering and picking up pew pads after the service. On the job training is available! If you are able to help or would like more information please email Mark Greenough at ms73greenough@gmail.com (9:00) or Scott Sadler at jscottsadler@aol.com (11:00).

HIGH SCHOOL LADIES' RETREAT

March 22-23

• All ladies grades 9-12 are invited to a fun overnight event at the Quad, where we celebrate the SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL inside each of us! We will enjoy studying Scripture together, as well as participating in fun "beauty stations." Together we will discover our inner beauty and learn how we can help others see the beauty within and around them. The retreat will begin at noon on the 22nd and wrap up after we attend the 9:00 service together on the 23rd. $10 registration fee is due March 16th. Invite a friend and join us! For more information and to sign up, contact Shannon Reynolds at 817-991-3049.

FEBRUARY EVENTS



• Wednesdays, 6-7pm, Quad: study on Ephesians ends February 12; Wacky Wednesday February 19; new study "The Forge" begins February 26
• No Sunday Funday February 9 or February 16; Movie Night February 23 from 5-7:30pm (dress comfy and enjoy popcorn and nachos!)

JAVA & JESUS

Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am, Gathering Room

Moms, take some time out of your busy week and join us for fellowship and study! Our current study is Not Alone: A Study on Friendship. No reading required; nursery provided. For more info, contact Trudy Smith.

MEN'S DEVOTIONAL BREAKFAST

Mondays, 7:30am, MAC Center



Men, start your week with a brief devotional, led by David Stubbs. 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.

February 10 - 1 John 2:1-11

February 17 - No meeting

February 24 - Romans 1:1-17

MANNA ROOM FOOD PANTRY

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

Rice (1 lb. bags)*        

Cornbread mix*

Oatmeal (variety boxes or 16 oz. canisters)*

Vienna sausage*

Canned tuna

Canned pasta sauce

Saltine crackers 

Peanut butter (16 oz.)

Squeeze bottles of jelly

Donations can be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex. Please no glass jars, bottles, or other breakable containers. Thank you for your faithfulness in supporting this ministry!

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
• Anxiety Support Group - meets the first Sunday of each month at 12:30pm

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