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Aledo United Methodist Church

an edition of

The United Methodist ReporterTwo Sections, Section A071050 Vol. 156 No. 26 October 30, 2009

P.O. Box 126, Oak at Pecan St., Aledo, TX 76008 www.aledoumc.org 817-441-8329 Fax: 817-441-1352

ALL SAINTS SUNDAYNovember 01

Pastor DeAndrea Dare

“Remember”

SERMON SERIES:

“We Believe...Being Faithfully Methodist”

Sunday, November 08Pastor Kent Kilbourne

“The Wonder of This Place”Sermon Text: Ephesians

1:15-23

From The Pastor:

AUMC NEWSLETTERWHAT’S INSIDE:

Page 4 - Children’s Ministries, Youth News, Adult Sunday School Classes, Stephen Ministry

Page 5 - Calendar, Statistics, Wonderful Wednesday, Volunteer Opportunities, Job Opportunity, Meet Our Missionaries, Shoebox Missions

Page 8 - Prayer Concerns, Thanksgiving Dinner, Parish Nursing, Elf Workshop, Kitchen Corner, Needed Items

It is with much excitement that I am able to share with you that Ron Hall and Denver Moore will be returning to AUMC

on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30. The authors of “Same Kind of Different As Me” have had many experiences since their last visit with us in 2007. They released their second book, “What Difference Do It Make” in September and will be here to autograph copies and share with us another inspiring evening of hope and love. You do not want to miss this opportunity to be inspired and touched! One person’s passion and life truly can change the world.

See you and all of your friends on Wednesday!

Peace,DeAndrea

An Evening With

Ron Hall and Denver Moore

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

6:30 p.m.

Aledo United Methodist Church

Join us for a time to catch up

with the journey of Ron and

Denver as they continue to spread

the message of hope and love

that started with the passion

of one woman, an uncanny

relationship, and the amazing

book, “Same Kid of Different as

Me.”

“What Difference Do It Make,”

Ron and Denver’s new book, will

be available for sale and signing.

Remember to “Fall Back”

All Saints Sunday,

November 01ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 01, 2009

November 1st is All Saints Sunday; it is a Christian day of remembrance. White is chosen as the color of the altar cloths during this season of the church year.

In the modern Protestant Church the saints being celebrated are all Christian people of every time and place. Many churches use the Sunday to read a list of those who have died during the past year. Some churches have processionals with banners listing the names of those who have died in the past year. Some churches also read listings of those baptized and taken into church membership during the year.

Aledo United Methodist Church currently celebrates All Saints Day by asking the congregation to complete a remembrance card and attach a bell of their choice to a banner. The ringing of the bells during the banner’s procession to the front of the church sends out messages of peace and comfort. The list of those who are being remembered is shared. Then, following the last worship service, a special service is provided to those who wish to find comfort and peace for the loss of their loved ones.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN

ALL CHURCH THANKSGIVING

DINNERSunday,

November 08After Worship

Services

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend

this delicious ALL CHURCH Thanksgiving Dinner. The menu includes all of the traditional fares such as Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, etc., etc.

The cost is $5 per person$3 for children 10 & under$30 max for familes

Hope to see you there!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY...Planting the Seeds Where Faith Grows

SHOE BOX MISSIONOnce again this year, the youth will host Samaritan’s Purse Operation

Christmaschild. The Youth will put boxes together Sunday, November 15 at noon in the Youth House. (For more information on how to participate please see page 5 of this newsletter for more information.)

THANK YOU!Thank you to all the youth and adults who brought the Halloween House to life! A spook-tacular time was had by all!!

HEY, TEENAGERS!!MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTERLOCK-IN & RETREAT

“Finding Your Way Through the Maze of Life”

January 7-8, 2010AUMC Youth House

Cost: $25 (includes all expenses: meals, supplies and shirt)

SENIOR HIGH WINTER

YOUTH RETREAT“Finding Your

Major” in the School of Life - Unwrapping

Your Gifts”January 16-18, 2010

Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose, TXCost: $100 (includes all expenses:

lodging, meals, supplies, shirt!)

Scholarships will be available, including new “u-work-scholarships” where you can actually earn your own money for the retreat!

Watch for registration information coming soon to a mailbox near you!

TO CONTACT YOUR YOUTH

MINISTRY TEAM:

Trudy Smith, Director of Youth

Ministries

Trudy’s Voice Mail at AUMC:

817-441-8329

Trudy’s Home Phone: 817-441-1627

Trudy’s Cell Phone: 817-680-0631

Trudy’s Email:

trudysmith@aledoumc.org

Chris Butterfield: 817-832-1430

Jonathon Linn: 817-229-5342

Youth Website: theyouthhouse.com

SUNDAY SCHOOLAre you an organized person?

Do you like to help but are not exactly sure what to do with anyone under

12?Do you have some time to do busy

work from home? Boy have I got a job for you!

Our Sunday School teachers will soon be moving into the winter curriculum. The student booklets need to be separated into weekly lessons. It would save the teacher’s precious time each Sunday if you can help. It is easy but a time consuming task. If this sounds like a job you might like to help with let Laura Greer in the Children’s Ministry office know.

REEL FUN WEDNESDAYS!November 2nd, 6-8 p.m.

1st Wednesday of each monthIn the Sanctuary

November’s movie will be Toy Story!K-5th grades

We will watch half of the movie, take an intermission and have a snack and a quick game, then on the the rest of the movie followed by a quick lesson.

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This night will be a “blast” your kids are sure to love. Be sure to mark it on your calendar.

4 years old and younger will watch a movie in the Nursery.

J.A.M.2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays of month

6:30-7:30 pm, ages 4 years to 5th GradeThe children will rotate between Music, bible lesson and high energy games with a purpose. Children will be split into 2 different age appropriate groups. After music the 4 year olds will go into the nursery to do their crafts.

J.A.M. EXTREME6th Grade Only

In the Rock HouseJ.A.M. Extreme follows a variety of

curriculum. The O’Donalds lead this action packed night. Bring your friends and be ready for an extreme amount of

fun.MUSIC FOR 5TH & 6TH GRADERS-6 p.m.Last JAM and JAM Extreme of the year:

November 18

3rd Grade Bible Presentation

November 15 - 11:00 Worship

This is a special day in your Third Graders life. Make sure you have

plans to be here.

KIDS IN MISSION

OCTOBER-WOW! All the children and families were so generous.

We donated all our toothbrushes and toothpaste to the Pythian Home.NOVEMBER-Canned food drive. Sunday school class contest...can the upstairs classrooms or the downstairs classrooms build the biggest pyramid?DECEMBER-Bears for Cooks Children’s Hospital in conjunction with Breakfast with Santa.

COMING SOON:

Hanging of the GreensNovember 29 - 6:30 p.m.

Children have a special part in this service.

First Sunday of AdventNovember 29

The Littlest Elf WorkshopFor infants thru 5th grade

December 05 - 9 a.m. - NoonA parents day to shop. More info. on

page 8 of this newsletter.

Feel free to call the Children’s Ministry anytime. We have a place for you to serve and your children to

feel at home.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Laura Greer,

Director of Children’s MinistryVoicemail: 817-441-8329, ext. 19

817-944-7914 Cellemail: lauragreer@aledoumc.org

The Back Forty (meets in the Center Room of the Education Annex)

Bible Study Class (room 207).Nov. 01-Colossians 4-John Scott

Christians in Action-CIA Class (meets on the Upper Floor of the Education Building at the top of the stairs).

Damascus Roadies (room 206).

Emmanuel Class (meets in the Parlor of the Main Building).

Living Covenant Class-TLC Class (meets in the Chapel).

New Adult Class (Meets in Educational Annex, walk through the front door and take a right through the large room)

10 A.M. ADULT SUNDAY MORNING OPPORTUNITIES: SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO ASK

FOR HELP

We’re brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We tend to think that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness. So we try to keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. However, that’s not God’s plan. Galatians 6:2 says “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” God wants us to care for others--and allow others to care for us in our time of need.

If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. (It’s confidential too!) Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with DeAndrea in the church office or by sending an email to: DeAndreaDare@aledoumc.org.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Aledo United Methodist Church pg. 5

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:Friday, October 30

6:30 am-Men’s Prayer Breakfast10 am-Mom’s Club

Saturday, October 319 am-A.A.

Sunday, November 019 & 11 Worship Services

10 am-Sunday School2-4 pm-Youth Praise Band

4 pm-Financial Peace6:30 pm-Chamber SingersMonday, November 02

10 am-Faithfully Fit12:10 pm-Staff Prayer/Meeting

6:30 pm-Stephen Ministry7 pm-Scouts, A.A.

Tuesday, November 0310 am-Call to Covenant Study

6 pm-Cub Scouts7 pm-A.A.

Wednesday, November 043:30 pm-Grief Support Group

4 pm-Youth House Opens5:30 pm-Dinner

6 pm-Youth Worship6 pm-5th & 6th Grade Music

6:30-7:30 pm-Wednesday Night Faith Factor

6:30 pm-Handbell Choir7:30 pm-Chancel Choir

Thursday, November 059:45 am-Bible Study

6 pm-Small Group at Agape6:30 pm-Adult Praise BandSaturday, November 07

9 am-A.A.Sunday, November 08

9 & 11 Worship Services10 am-Sunday School

ALL CHURCH THANKSGIVING DINNER

2-4 pm-Youth Praise Band4 pm-Financial Peace

6:30 pm-Chamber SingersMonday, November 09

10 am-Faithfully Fit12:10 pm-Staff Prayer/Meeting

7 pm-Scouts, A.A.,Missions Committee

Tuesday, November 1010 am-All to Covenant Study

6 pm-Cub Scouts7 pm-A.A.

Wednesday, November 11THANK YOU VETERANS!

4 pm-Youth House Opens5:30 pm-Dinner

6 pm-Youth Worship6 pm-5th & 6th Grade Music

6:30-7:30 pm-Wednesday Night Faith Factor

6:30 pm-Handbell Choir7:30 pm-Chancel Choir

Please Note: Events are subject to change at anytime

Wonderful Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. - Youth house opens after school.

5:30 p.m. - Dinner $3 for ages youth & up, $2 for ages elementary & below Nov. 04: Baked Potatoes, Salads & More**Everyone bring a can of something to add/make to the soup pot for Nov. 11th’s Stone Soup.Nov. 11: Stone Soup & Sandwiches

(Everyone should have brought a can of something to make Stone Soup this evening.)

6:00-7:30 p.m. - Youth worship & activities

6:30-7:30 p.m. - Activities for all ages

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH FACTOR:

SHORT TERMdisciple bible studY

INVITATION TO ROMANSLed by: Pastor Kent Kilbourne

6:30-8:00 p.m.Sept. 16-Nov. 11

crossroadsCrossing the road from a Sunday morning faith to faithful living 24/7.

ThE WAy OF DISCERNMENTLed by: Pastor DeAndrea Dare

6:30-7:30 p.m.Sept. 16-Nov. 18

project linusJoin this quilting group that makes

quilts and blankets for local children who are involved in car accidents or

who may be hospitalized.

P3-Prayer, Peace and Pilates

Handbell Choir

OUR CHURCH HOME

Gifts of the ChurchSeptember 20General $18,144.50September 27General $11,430.89October 04General $19,436.81October 11General $ 6,974.25Worship CountOctober 119:00 - 133 11:00 - 190Total: 323Last years attendance: 422Sunday School CountOctober 11Children - N/A Youth - 36Adults - N/A Total - N/AGifts of the ChurchOctober 18General $22,083.97 Worship CountOctober 189:00 - 130 11:00 - 187Total: 317Last years attendance: 391Sunday School CountOctober 18Children - N/A Youth - 40Adults - N/A Total - N/A

Please remember to designate your checks to either “General Budget” or “Building Fund”

- Thanks!

LOOKING FOR A GREAT PART-

TIME JOB?We are in need of a responsible caregiver in

our childcare department. It is a paid part-time position perfect for a mom with older children or a college student. Will provide necessary training.

If interested, please contact Margaret Faulkner at 817-247-9540 or emailLaura Greer at the church.

COME MEET OURAFRICAN MISSIONARIES

Monday, November 097 p.m. in the Chapel

Bill and Jerri Savuto, our missionaries currently serving in Kenya, Africa, will be here to speak to our congregation on Monday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. A reception will follow. Please mark your calendar and come hear what exciting things they are doing for Maua Methodist Hospital. We are blessed to have the opportunity to support their mission across the world.

- Missions Committee

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:New sign ups are in the Narthex.

Please come and find an opportunity to help your church!Please contact Melinda Meacham, 817-441-5950 or

m-meacham@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.

SHOE BOX MISSION

Once again this year, the youth will host Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmaschild.

The youth are collecting small children’s items to go into shoeboxes, to be sent to children living in poverty throughout the world. Please participate by dropping off any of the following new items in the Narthex, no later than Sunday, November 15:

small children’s toys (no guns or military, please)socks, gloves, hats (infant thru teen)

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hair accessories, combs, brushesjewelry, watchestoothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. (no liquids, please)small children’s booksshoeboxes, wrapped open (tops and bottoms wrapped separately, please)ca$h donations ($7 cover cost of shipping a shoebox overseas)

Thank you in advance for supporting our youth as they share the love of Christmas with children overseas! Go to www.samaritanspurse.org for general info. or call Trudy Smith, Youth Director at 817-441-8329 with questions.

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Concerns: Pam Dorrell, Frank Wall, Gene Miller & family, Alta Fisher, Shirley Greer, Sandy Wirght’s

grandmother Elisa Yates, Roberta Wright, Jayne Dawson’s brother Stan Huntsinger, Taylor Skelton, Alison Evers, Jean McClelland, Russell Meyer, Tammy Boutwell, Fran & Deen Family, Eliseo Pulido, Vince Amalfi, Rhett Daugherty’s grandfather, Mark Strickland, Diana Barker, Richard Barnett, Les Hair, Mitch Hebert, Mary Mock,

Sheryl Glusing, Wink Bennett, Melissa Thompson’s sister Becky Wilson, Tina Stevens mother, Roberta Wright, Sara Reed’s brother Don Duckering, Barbara Manson, Bill Marshall, Butch Fernstrom, Ray French’s father, Jane Cozad, Annette Fournier, Tom Murphy, Jerilyn Barnett’s mother Robbie Brooks, Jared Adams, Paula Wood, Susan Wise, Lawrence Swink, Fred Dryden, Bob Wallace, Linda Huante, Cindy Jones’ father, David Kent, Rosemary Karr, Karen Matthews, David Barnett.

Our Sympathies To: Gene Odom’s family on the death of his brother-in-law Donald Gregory.

Our special members who are unable to be with us for worship: Jonnie Gregory, Rosemary Houser, Bob & Jean McClelland, Wynell Stevens.

Our Long Term Prayer Concerns: Elton Holland, Sharron Burt’s parents Johnny & Eleanora Martin, Wendol Hill, Anna Boger, Brian White & Family, Capt. Marc R. Bradle, PFC James Spurlock, Casey Tutt, Anthony Ameen,

Lucas Potter, Sgt. Aavram Powell, Barbara Moore’s parents Edward & Helen Farcus, Mason Gomez, Sandy Hodge’s parents Melva & Harold Anderson, Lt. 1st Class Jesse Spurlock, Bryan Thomas, USMC Cory Applewhite, Sgt. Adam Novak, Sgt. Andrew Schneider, Pvt. 1st Class Ryan Hedblad, Johnny Rowell, Anne Gomez, Ben Weston, Missionaries, Chase Peysen, Sgt. Joe Washam, Beth Fischer’s Mom, Tyler Seedig, All Military Personnel.

In Your times of prayer throughout the week, remember the people named belowalong with those mentioned during our time of Celebration and Concerns

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will.” - Mark 11:24

“DID YOU KNOW?”......

The Parish Nurse has books, DVDs, VHS tapes, and information on Nutrition, Healthy Living, Parenting, Addressing Teen Issues, Grief for all ages, Addressing Elderly Parent Issues such as Moving Parents into A Nursing Home, How To Be A Caregiver for An Ill Loved One At Home, and many more. Please see April Heisch @ church or call her @ 817-441-6316 to check them out, or ask about a specific topic.

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The Faithfully Fit Forever exercise program that focuses on Mind, Body, & Spirit will have it’s first class on Monday November 2nd from 10 a.m,-11 a.m. at the church. It is open to both men, and women. You will need hand-weights, and stretch bands - if you do not have, call April Heisch @ 817-441-6316 & she can purchase for you. If you have any health concerns, please get your doctor’s permission to participate in this program. Look for more information on the “Did You Know?” Bulletin Board.

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PARISH NURSING

A THANK YOU FOR OURMEDICAL MISSION TRIP

TO NICARAGUA

AUMC proudly sponsors a yearly trip through MEDICO (Medical, Eye & Dental International Care Organization) to Nicaragua. Through our church donations they were able to:

Provide healthcare relief to thousands of people

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each yearDevelop new programs and enhance current programsEstablish clean water projectsProvide education curriculums to specified target groups of healthcare workersWork in partnership with communities in Adopt.a.Village Initiatives

Thanks for your support of another successful trip to serve the underprivileged people in Central America.

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FOOD AS MEDICINE

BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!High acid cranberry juice

controls harmful bacteria.

THE LITTLEST ELF WORKSHOP

(For infants to 5th grade)

Saturday, December 59:00 a.m. - Noon

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Parents:Drop off your “elves” at 9:00Pick them up at noonDuring this time

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the elves will be busy shopping and making Christmas gifts for their family!Parents are free to go do shopping of their own!

$10 per elf with registration. Additional donations will go to the Youth Program!

Registration will end November 25th.

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WANTED:

Fabulous white elephant gifts, Christmas wrapping

paper (OR bags), ribbon and tissue paper to be used at the

Littlest Elf Workshop.

Please drop off donations in the marked bins in the

Narthex.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

MUSIC MINISTRY WANTS YOU!Handbell Choir has started rehearsal for the fall and if you are interested in ringing with us, we have a couple of openings that we would love to fill in order to have a full complement of bells ringing. We rehearse in

the choir room on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Give it a try. You don’t want to let Quasimodo have all the fun!

Choir has been sounding wonderful and the numbers are continuing to increase. That is great! If you haven’t made it back to choir or joined us this fall why not start this week?