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Aledo United Methodist Church
an edition of
The United Methodist Reporter
Two Sections, Section A071050 Vol. 158 No. 26 October 28, 2011
P.O. Box 126, Oak at Pecan St., Aledo, TX 76008 | www.aledoumc.org | 817.441.8329 Fax: 817.441.1352
Inside
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Prayers
New Members
Wednesday Ignite Schedule
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Book Discussions
Youth & Childrens News
Confrmation Retreat
Opportunities to Serve
As a child, I remember hearing the
common saying, Sticks and stones
may break my bones, but words
will never hurt me. While sticks
and stones can cause physical harm
and words do not, words can hurt
us. Words are important. In our
scriptures, James writes that with the
tongue we bless the Lord and Father,
and with it we curse those who are
made in the likeness of God. From
the same mouth come blessing and
cursing. My brothers and sisters, this
ought not to be so (James 3:9-10
NRSV).
e words we use with family,
friends, colleagues, and the rest of
humanity are important. Our words
can build others up to help them feel
the love of Christ, or our words can
tear others down by breaking their
spirit and lives. As you prepare for the
holidays and spending a lot of time
with family and friends, how are you
preparing to use your words? Will
you nd words of encouragement
and love, or will you fall into the
temptation to be snide and hurtful
as you talk with so many people over
the next few months?
I look forward to seeing you
in worship as we prepare for the
holidays by focusing on how we
will use our Words With friends,
family, and all of Gods creation. We
will strive to see the dierence we can
make simply by what we say and the
way we say it to one another. We will
seek Gods help in taming the tongue
in order to share the love and grace
of Christ to the World! If this holiday
season is really about being thankful
to God for all of our blessings, let
us focus on using our mouths for
the purpose of praising God, and
spreading Gods love.
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
Rev. Jason M. Jones
Senior Pastor
FROM THE PASTOR
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Dress up your car, your kids and yourself, and bring lots of candy to share!
The parking lot will open at 5pm for car decorating.
Celebration
of Ministry
for
David and Aubrey
Edmonds
Sunday, October 30
after the 11:00 am service
in the narthex
UPCOMING
DATES
t"MMSaints Day, November 1
t FALL BACK: Daylight-
Saving Time ends,
November 6
t7FUerans Day, November 11
t$Irist the King Sunday,
November 20
t5Ianksgiving Day,
November 24
t'Jrst Sunday of Advent,
November 27
Our
Church
Home
ATTENDANCE
OCTOBER 9, 2011
8:45 11:00
2011 132 207
2010 132 233
OCTOBER 16, 2011
2011 139 270
2010 183 264
Staff
MINISTERS
ALL THE CONGREGATION
PASTOR OF TEACHING
AND VISIONING
JASON JONES
PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
AND PASTORAL CARE
DEANDREA DARE
WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES
JAYNE DAWSON
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN
& FAMILY MINISTRIES
TRUDY SMITH
ASSIST. DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN &
FAMILY MINISTRIES
LEANN SCOTT
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
CLINT CHURCH
ASSIST. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT
MINISTRIES
LAURA GREER
MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
DAVID EDMONDS
PRAISE BAND DIRECTOR
CHRIS MCLELLAN
PIANIST
KRISZTA KOVCS-TUBBS
OFFICE MANAGER
& BOOKKEEPER
SHARI BIRCHELL
ADMIN. ASSIST. TO THE CLERGY
KIM WATSON
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Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will. Mark 11:24
Concerns: Laura Marsdens mother Ruth Bueno, Ross Tanner and family,
Martha Cross dad Eliseo Pulido, Rhonda Rhine, Natha Lee Shannon,
Aaron Gomas, Marla Jonesmother Diann Montgomery, Charlie McLains
brother, Cynthia Sadlers mom Nancy Williams, Randy Gideon, Renee
McCulloughs uncle Denny, Willie Gibson, Yvonne Stegall, Jennie May,
Bob Kupper, Robin Brown, Shannon Reynoldscousin Korrie McWilliams,
James Dorrell, Beth Calfee, Steve Bales brother-in-law Herschel Nelson,
Andrew Karnes, Jim Brittons dad Ellis Britton, Katie Bryants uncle,
Brandy Dietz, Laura Abbott, Terry Reynolds, Tanner Mathews, Jaci
Mitchell, Kacie Brannen, Rosemary Karr, Dean Thompson, David Kent,
Butch Fernstrom, Lance Holland, Jim Hanley, Kathy Mayottes father,
Edmond Gutierrez, Jr., Rita Burnett, Jim Olney, Roy Pitcock, Pat Simon,
Tammy Boutwell, Michael Finck, Cindy Vance, Je Herron, Chad & Rena
Tyson Family, Linda Malloy, John Rubenkoenig, John Hartle, Sharon
McCoys mother Laura Mae Barnard, John Breaux, Tip Read, Dorothy
Srba, Mary Harts brother John Roach, Nick Wright, Alison Evers, Mark
Strickland, Tina Stevens mother.
Congratulations to: Lauren and John Grant on the birth of their
new son Cooper. Born October 17th. 8lbs and 5oz. 19 inches long.
Congratulations also to grandparents Lee and Marsha Ancona!
Sympathy to: John Rector and family on the loss of his brother.
Our special members who are unable to be with us for worship:
Anna Boger, Rosemary Houser, Wynell Stevens
Our Long Term Prayer Concerns: Sara Reeds mother Paula Duckering,
PFC Logan Tidwell, PFC Travis Dare, Kids Hope USA Children, Sheryl
Glusing, Henry Davis, Brian Whites Family, Capt. Marc R. Bradle, PFC
James Spurlock, Brian Hebert, Casey Tutt, Lucas Potter, Sgt. Aavram
Powell, Barbara Moores parents Edward & Helen Farcus, Mason Gomez,
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 Fischers 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).
IGNITE
your life & faith
ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
5:30 PM
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6:006:45 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM
Love & Logic Parenting
6:30 PM
Praise Band Rehearsal
6:45 PM
Financial Peace
Pastors Bible Study
P
3
(Peace, Prayer, Pilates)
SPARK for K5th
Hot Topics for Parenting
(See article on page 8)
7:30 PM
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Childcare Coordinator
Opening for a part-time (10 hours/week)
Childcare Coordinator at Aledo UMC.
Childcare Coordinator is responsible for
overseeing our childcare area (nursery
through 4 year olds) including scheduling,
training and supervising childcare staff
and volunteers.Childcare experience and
references are necessary.Please send
resume to Trudy Smith, Director of Children
and Family Ministries, at TrudySmith@
AledoUMC.org or Aledo UMC P.O.Box 126,
Aledo, TX 76008
Wendy Daniel, Hunter and Cara Corzine
Card of Thanks
To our church family: We would like to express our deepest gratitude, appreciation,
and love to all of you for your support, prayers and expressions of sympathy received
during our bereavement in the loss of our mother.
Sibyl Thomas. Lee and Janita Thomas
Welcome to Our New Members
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OPPORTUNITIES TO
serve
anksgiving for the
Center of Hope
e Missions Committee is
collecting the following 2
items (only) to contribute to
the Center of Hope for their
anksgiving Baskets:
- Stung (Box or Bag)
- Canned Sweet Potatoes
Please bring these items to
the church by October 30th.
To date, we have collected
48 boxes of stung and
53 cans of sweet potatoes.
Many thanks for your
generous donations toward
our goal of 250 of each.
Snack Sacks
Assembly Meeting
Drop in on Tuesday, Nov.
1 from 6 to 7pm at church
to assemble sacks. Snack
Sacks provide nutritious
food for the weekend to
school children at McCall
Elementary who qualify for
food assistance programs.
Serve the homeless
On the rst and third
ursday evenings of every
month we will serve a meal
at Broadway Baptist Church
in Fort Worth. For more
information, contact Celeste
Abbott at Celestecnj@yahoo.
com or 817-629-5496.
Monthly collection
for Center of Hope
On the rst Sunday of
each month the Missions
Committee collects the
items listed below for
the Center of Hope.
Your continued support
of this project is greatly
appreciated!
- Toilet tissue, paper towels
- Laundry detergent, all-
purpose cleaners
- Shampoo and conditioner,
deodorant, shaving cream
and aershave lotion
(sample sizes are ne)
- Depends for men and
women
Conrmation
Lock-in rescheduled
The retreat planned for
November 4th has been re-
scheduled to January 27th.
Service Project
We will serve the Agape
meal at Broadway Baptist
on November 17. Be at
Aledo UMC by 4:30pm.
Jeans and a collared shirt
are the attire. Chaperones
and transportation needed.
If your student needs trans-
portation from McAnally,
let Laura Greer know.
Fall Book
Discussions
Sinning Like a
Christian
ursday, November 3,
6:30-7:30pm
William H. Willimon, noted
author, teacher, preacher
and now United Methodist
Bishop, brings his blunt, elo-
quent, and humorous style to
bear on the question of sin.
His penetrating observations
will be welcomed by read-
ers who are dissatised with
shallow, feel-good Christian-
ity (from the le or the right)
that does not attempt to
grapple with our propensity
to do evil.
Searching For
God Knows What
ursday, December 1,
6:30-7:30pm
Miller weaves phenomenal
characters and true-to-life
spectacles into his acclaimed
memoir style to show that
one of the greatest desires of
every person is the desire
for redemption. Instead of
the chaotic relationships, self-
hatred, wreckless consum-
erism, and anxiety, Miller un-
covers the beauty and power
of the Gospel to fulll one of
our deepest needs.
Pastoral counseling available
Aledo United Methodist Church is thrilled
to announce the oering of Pastoral Coun-
seling to the Aledo Community starting in
October. e Rev. Dr. Mitzi Ellington will
be available to see individuals and couples
over the age of 18 on Tuesdays from 12:00-
4:00pm. Counseling will be available by
appointment only and will take place in the
Educational Annex. Fees are based on in-
come. For appointments, call 817-907-3243.
Rev. Dr. Mitzi Ellington is a pastoral
counselor in private practice at First United
Methodist Church in Fort Worth. She re-
ceived her clinical training and a Doctor of
Ministry degree in Pastoral eology and
Pastoral Counseling from Brite Divinity
School. Mitzi is ordained and her experi-
ence includes over twenty years of hospital
chaplaincy as a Board Certied Chaplain.
WEDNESDAY 5:308:30 PM YOUTH HOUSE
Junior High Bible Study 6:307:15
High School Bible Study 7:308:30
Happily Ever After
During November, the Students will be discussing relationships with
friends, family and God during Sunday school, ReVive and Surge. Join
us and bring a friend! 9:4511:00 in the E.R. for the Gathering and
Sunday School; Sunday Nights at SURGE from 67:30.
Text updates for student ministry
Text UMC to 68398 to stay in touch with what is going on @AUMC.
Childrens
Ministry
EVENTS
NOVEMBER 13, 3PM
Family Thanksgiving
Turkey Build
Bring the family, and well provide everything you need to build a turkey! Well meet
in the chapel and create a fun centerpiece for your anksgiving table. Come celebrate
your blessings and get ready for the holidays! Bring your lled Shoebox Mission box
(see below). Club 45 will follow at 4pm.
NOVEMBER 1421
Operation Christmas Child
Shoebox Mission collection week
Take one empty shoebox, wrap it open, and then ll it with goodies for a boy or girl.
Add $7, and it will be sent to a child in need! Samaritans Purse operates this program,
sending Christmas boxes to kids worldwide. Look for information at our Information
Station in the Ed. Building, or check samaritanspurse.org for details.