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Aledo United Methodist Church

an edition of

The United Methodist ReporterTwo Sections, Section A071050 Vol. 157 No. 24 October 15, 2010

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

AUMC NEWSLETTERWHAT’S INSIDE:

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

Page 5 - Calendar, Statistics, Mavs Game, Church Workday, Run for Mission, Project Linus, Trunk or Treat

Page 8 - Prayer Concerns, Charge Conference, Children’s Choir, Food Pantry Needs

Aledo United Methodist Church is pleased to offer childcare to children with

special needs during our 8:45 a.m. Worship Service and our 10 a.m. Sunday School hour.

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

Oct. 20: Mexican night. Homemade Chicken Enchiladas/Tacos and all the fixings for Mexican

Oct. 27: Trunk or Treat...Hot

Dogs, Corn Dogs, Variety Night/Smorgasbord

6:00-6:30 p.m.: 5th & 6th Grade Music in Adult Choir Room

6:00-6:30 p.m.: Youth Worship in Chapel

6:30-7:30 p.m.: Journey for Kids(see Children’s Ministries section on page 4 for details)

6:30-7:30 p.m.: Jr./Sr. Hi Activities

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH FACTOR:

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.September 15 - November 17

Pastor’s Studies:When Christians Get It WrongLed by: Rev. Jason M. Jones

Grace In A Tree StumpLed by: Rev. DeAndrea Dare

P3-Prayer, Peace and Pilates

Handbell Choir

This Sunday we begin our new sermon series: Net Worth. In this series we will ask: what is our ‘net’ that we use to be fishermen of people? Where do we cast our nets? What are we catching with our nets? How are we using what we catch to nourish our souls? How are we investing in God’s Kingdom? How are we seeking God’s vision for our lives and for our church?

We live in a time of uncertainty. We hear from the media all that is wrong with our society. We hear economic reports that are not encouraging. In the midst of this culture it is easy to be discouraged and to lose hope. But as we look to our Bible and to our history, we see that God uses

people who reach for the heavens during times of uncertainty. God uses people who dream. God uses people to help the world turn back to God.

In this series, we will search for the ways that God is asking Aledo UMC to be a place of people who are reaching for the heavens; a place that is casting their nets out to share God’s love.

I look forward to worshipping with each of you on Sunday!

May the Lord bless you and keep you,

Pastor Jason

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

10TH ANNUALRUN FOR MISSION

Saturday, October 168:15 a.m. - Kiddie Run8:30 a.m. - 5K Run

Trophies presented immediately following the race

Registration: Look for registration forms in the Narthex, Youth House, or download from youth website. Early registration is $15 (includes t-shirt); after Oct. 2 registration is $20.

Adult and youth volunteers are needed for race day! Contact Monica Rinks (817-441-1471) to help!

Mission Trip Credit...Youth remember that you can earn mission trip credits for every person you sign-up, plus additional

credit for working the event! Register your family and friends today, and sign-up in the Youth House to help on race day!

TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF

Sunday, October 242-4 p.m.

AUMC teens will join hands with children of

the church to collect coins for UNICEF, a non-profit organization that helps children living in poverty. After collecting, we’ll enjoy some ice cream! Sign-up in the Youth House to help the children.

HALLOWEEN HOUSEWednesday, October 27

Come out and howl at the moon, as we transform our youth house into a cool Halloween House for the kids! Plan to help decorate on these dates:

Wednesday, Oct. 13-6:30-7:30 p.m. major planning for the “House”

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Wednesday, Oct. 20-6:30-7:30 p.m. organize rooms; make decorationsSaturday, Oct. 23-noon-4 p.m.general room decoratingSunday, Oct. 24-4:00-6:00 p.m.last minute decorating

...and Wednesday, Oct. 27-5-7:30 p.m.we will get in costume & open the “House”!

(Plus Clean-up Party 7:30-9:00 p.m.!)

Don’t Miss Out on the FUN!

YOUTH PRAISE BAND

If you like to make music for

the Lord, contact Christ Butterfield, Youth Praise Band Director at 817-832-1430 (cell) or via email at cab0339@unt.edu. New

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band forming this fall. Come out and share your talent!Sometimes as a teenager, you might feel lost or alone. Call me if you want

to talk; we can meet for a coke or coffee. Call if you need someone to pray for you...or with you...God loves

you. I love you. We are here for you...

Trudy Smith: 817-441-1627 (home)817-680-0631 (cell)Chris Butterfield: 817-832-1430

Youth Website:theyouthhouse.com

SUNDAY SCHOOLFall Sunday School is in full swing. In October your children will be learning about A United Kingdom. We will study

about David as he grows into a King and the wise King Solomon. Your child should be coming home with a booklet or papers about what they studied in class. You can help your child’s faith walk by talking about their lesson at home.

NURSERY NEWSWe are so blessed with a great nursery team. For all your nursery and childcare needs please contact Margaret

Faulkner at margaretfaulkner@uwmail.com.

Margaret has volunteer opportunities on Sunday mornings. If you can rock a baby or draw a picture (no matter what it looks

like). We have the place for you.NURSERY NEEDS

Our nursery is in need of diaper wipes. Please drop your donation off in the Children’s Ministry Office, or the nursery in the education building. Many Thanks!

JOURNEY KIDSEvery Wednesday night we will go on a journey, a journey of faith through music, bible exploration, games, and fellowship

Pre-K and under 6:30-7:30 in the Nursery Every week children will go on a journey to build a friendship with Jesus. They will explore Bible Points through games, music and projects.

Kindergarten-2nd grade begins in the Gathering Room Children will journey through an interactive Bible lesson in the gathering room 6:30-7:00 then they will move to music from 7:00-7:30.

3rd and 4th grades begin upstairs Children will begin their journey through songs and interments 6:30-7:00. At 7:00 they will move to the gathering room for an interactive bible lesson.

All children’s classes ages birth thru 4th grades will be held in the Education

Building next to the main building.

5th and 6th grades music in adult choir room. Children will journey through music with Bob Bull 6:00-6:30.

5th and 6th grades in the Rock House 6:30-7:30 Children will go on a journey all of their own in the Rock House located by the playground on Pecan Street. They will have a bible lesson then go on a journey of silly games, team building and great fellowship.

CHILDREN’S CHOIRBe sure to note that children’s choir is a part of Wednesday night Journey Kids. If you have any questions email Aubrey

Edmonds at aubrey_david13@yahoo.com

ATTENTION ALL 5TH GRADERSIf you missed the Acolyte training please let the children’s ministry office know. It’s not too late!

10TH ANNUAL RUN FOR MISSIONSSaturday, Oct. 16

more info on page 5 of this newsletter

TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEFSunday, Oct. 24 2-4 p.m.

Kindergarten thru 4th gradeCome in costume. Youth will take our children trick or treating for UNICEF. Some groups will go with adult drivers and some groups will walk. Afterwards we will meet back at the church for ice cream. Car seats need to be provided for your child if needed and a release signed (see Laura Greer for the release).

TRUNK OR TREATWednesday, Oct. 27 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Come decorate your car and trick or treat your way around the parking lot. More info. on page 5 of this newsletter.

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

Bible Study Class (room 207). Currently studying Passion Talk Series

Oct. 17-Mark 7, BartonOct. 25-Mark 8, Parker

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 SUNDAYMORNING OPPORTUNITIES:

When “Pull Yourself Together”Doesn’t Work!

You’ve heard it time and time again: “Pull yourself together. . . Cheer up. . . Tough it out. . . It’s not that bad.” Perhaps people have said it to you. Or perhaps you keep saying it to yourself. But it hasn’t helped. You are still hurting. Things are coming apart, not coming together. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to go through your struggles alone. Help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential one-

to-one care as you search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart. To learn more about Stephen Ministry for yourself or someone you know, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Trish or Bob Bull, or DeAndrea in the church office 817.441.8329 or at DeAndreaDare@aledoumc.org.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:Saturday, October 16

8:15 am-RUN FOR MISSIONSunday, October 17

8:45 & 11 Worship Services10 am-Sunday School

1-3 pm-Financial Peace1:30 pm-Burroughs Shower

3 pm-Aledo 4-H4 pm-Stephen MinistryMonday, October 1810 am-Staff Meeting

6:30 pm-UMW7 pm-Scouts

Tuesday, October 1910 am-Bible Study6 pm-Cub Scouts

7 pm-A.A.Wednesday, October 20Weekday School PicturesWonderful Wednesday

4 pm-Youth House Opens5:30 pm-Dinner

6 pm-5th & 6th Grade Music6 pm-Youth Worship

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

6:30-7:30 pm-Activities for all ages, Adult Praise Band, Handbell Choir,

Children’s Choir (K-4)7:30 pm-Chancel ChoirThursday, October 21Clergy Meeting All Day

9:45 am-Bible StudyFriday, October 22

7 pm-6th Grade Lock-InSaturday, October 23

a.m.-6th Grade Lock-InSunday, October 24

8:45 & 11 Worship Services10 am-Sunday School

1 pm-CHARGE CONFERENCE1-3 pm-Financial Peace

1:30 pm-Trick or Treat for UNICEF4 pm-Stephen MinistryMonday, October 25

6:30 pm-Stephen Ministry7 pm-Scouts

Tuesday, October 2610 am-Bible Study6 pm-Cub Scouts

7 pm-A.A.Wednesday, October 27Wonderful Wednesday

4 pm-Youth House Opens5 pm-YOUTH HALLOWEEN

HOUSE5:30 pm-Dinner

6 pm-5th & 6th Grade Music6 pm-Youth Worship

6:30 pm-TRUNK OR TREAT6:30-7:30 pm-Wednesday Night

Faith Factor6:30-7:30 pm-Activities for all ages, Adult Praise Band, Handbell Choir,

Children’s Choir (K-4)7:30 pm-Chancel Choir

Please Note: Events are subject to change at anytime

OUR CHURCH HOME

Gifts of the ChurchSeptember 26General $12,081.00Worship CountSeptember 268:45 - 161 11:00 - 267Total: 428Last years attendance: 357

Gifts of the ChurchOctober 03General $20,949.16Worship CountOctober 038:45 - 173 11:00 - 207Total: 380Last years attendance: 339

Please remember to designate your checks to either “General Budget”

or “Building Fund” - Thanks!

What: Annual fund-raising event for our youth and college-age young adult mission trips!

When: Saturday, October 168:15 a.m. - Kiddie Run8:30 a.m. - 5K RunTrophies presented

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immediately following the race

Where: Run begins and ends at Aledo United Methodist Church

Registration: Look for registration forms in the AUMC Narthex (lobby), the Youth House, or download from our youth website: www.theyouthhouse.com. Early registration is $15 (includes t-shirt); after October 02

registration is $20.

Adult and youth volunteers are needed for race day! Contact Monica Rinks (817-441-1471) to help!

Youth: Remember that you can earn mission trip credits for every person you sign-up, plus additional credit for working the event! Register your family and friends today, and sign-up in the Youth House to help on race day!

10TH ANNUAL RUN FOR MISSION

JOIN PROJECT LINUS

This group makes quilts and knitted/crocheted blankets for local children who are hospitalized or in car accidents. We also support

other ministries such as Prayer Shawls and Helmet Liners (for our troops overseas). The group meets at the church on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and at Sandy Bittrick’s home on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

They would love to have you!

AUMCParking Lot

Wednesday,Oct. 27

6:30-8:00 p.m.

Come in costumes and decorate your car!

Don’t miss the Hayride

and Youth Fun House!

Prizes awarded for best costume and best

decorated car!

Please join us for dinner from

5:30-6:30 p.m.

AUMC’S6TH ANNUALMAVS GAME

Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns

Sunday, April 10, 20116:30 p.m. at the

American Airlines Center

Join us for AUMC’s 6th annual Mavs game. This

year we get to see the Mavs play one of their Western Conference foes. This should be a good game and we always have a great time!

We have limited number of group tickets. If you want to go please sign up and pay Matt Reed: he will be in the Narthex the next couple of Sundays after each worship service (look for the basketball). The last day to sign up is October 31, or sooner if we run out of tickets like the last 2

years.

The Mav’s ticket office is holding seats in sections 324 and 316 for us. We have Fifty $29 tickets and Thirty $14 tickets available for this game.

On game day some of us may get together for dinner at the West End. Others may want to get to the game early and eat at the AA Center. The best way to go is to take the TRE train from downtown Fort Worth, if it is running that Sunday.

church workdaySaturday, October 23

8 a.m.- Noon

We will be doing lawn maintenance, painting, and other projects to help keep the church looking beautiful.

A pizza lunch will be provided.

Celebrations: Congratulations to Chad and Haley Key on the birth of their son Crosby Ames Key. He weighed 7 lbs. 7

oz. and was 19 3/4” long. Concerns: Glen Rector, Terry Taylor, Brian Rogers, Bruce Trietsch, Victoria Huyge, Henry Davis, Roy Pitcock, Pat Simon, Amy Lockhart’s mother Donna Remus, Tammy Boutwell, Michael Finck, Priscilla Domenech, Cindy Vance, Crystal Pelfrey, Laura Abbott, Laura Abbott’s father, Jeff Herron, Chad & Rena Tyson Family, Linda Malloy, Jean Smith, John Rubenkoenig, John Hartle, John McCoy’s mother Laura Mae

Barnard, Julie Tiller’s father, Natalie Kretzschmar, John Breaux, Tip Read, Frank Dryden, Joe Turner & family, Dorothy Srba, Mary Hart’s brother, Nick Wright, Ken Fisher’s Aunt Ruth Brooks & Sister Lois Brooks, David Dickert, Cindy Tanner’s brother Brian Futch, Keith Vincent, Lee Edwards, Wayne & Christina Hall, Ken Cunningham, Estee Rinehart’s father Sid Gregory, Marty Sikes, Tommy Grace, Sharron Burt’s aunt Barbara Kelm, Monique Walsh, Larry Hill, David Stubblefield, Karen Dahl, Doyle Kupper, Hudson Dean, Tony Volpe & family, Brian Dorchester’s sister Diana Barker, Kyle Evans, Sid Stockdale, Frank Wall, Taylor Skelton, Alison Evers, Russell Meyer, Eliseo Pulido, Vince

Amalfi, Mark Strickland, Diana Barker, Richard Barnett, Wink Bennett, Tina Stevens mother, Bill Marshall, Butch Fernstrom, Ray French’s father, Jerilyn Barnett’s mother Robbie Brooks, Jared Adams, Paula Wood, Susan Wise, Lawrence Swink, Bob Wallace, Linda Huante, Cindy Jones’ father, David Kent, David Barnett.

Our special members who are unable to be with us for worship: Anna Boger, Rosemary Houser, Wynell Stevens

Our Long Term Prayer Concerns: Sheryl Glusing, John & Helen Johnson, Anne Gomez, Wendol Hill, Anna Boger, Brian White’s Family, Capt. Marc R. Bradle, PFC

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

If you have an emergency (life threatening illness or death in the family) and would like to speak to one of our pastors, please call (682)710-AUMC

(2862).

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

We are very excited to offer two NEW Children’s Choirs this fall for grades K-2 and grades 3-4. Choirs will meet during the regular Wonderful

Wednesdays programming and will be singing regularly in worship beginning this Fall! For more information about the groups, please contact the new Children’s Choir Director, Aubrey Edmonds at Aubrey_david13@yahoo.com. Come celebrate God’s grace through the gift of song!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all who have helped re-stock our Manna Room. Please remember we have a continuing

need for food so if you can put a few extra items in your grocery cart it would be appreciated. Please feel free to look in the Manna Room (located near the kitchen) to see what we might need.

- The Missions Committee

CHARGE CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 24

1 p.m. in the Chapel

MISSIONS COMMITTEE TO COLLECT FOOD FOR

THANKSGIVING BASKETS

Our Missions Committee will be handing out paper sacks on November 7 & 14 with a shopping list attached. Should you feel the need to help those less fortunate on Thanksgiving, we ask that you purchase the items on the list and return the sacks to the church on Sunday, November 21. Thank you so much for your continued support of this important ministry.