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Aledo United Methodist Church
an edition of
The United Methodist Reporter
Two Sections, Section A071050 Vol. 157 No. 38 January 21, 2011
P.O. Box 126, Oak at Pecan St., Aledo, TX 76008 | www.aledoumc.org | 817.441.8329 Fax: 817.441.1352
W
e have had a great start
to 2011! With a New
Year we are reminded
of new beginnings in life. This
week we have several new studies
beginning. On Tuesday morning
at 10:00 am, Pastor DeAndrea
begins the study Saving Jesus.
This Wednesday at 6:30 pm, Pastor
DeAndrea and I begin our new
Wonderful Wednesday studies.
Pastor DeAndreas study isA Hop,
Skip, and a Jump Through the Bible
by J. Ellsworth Kalas, and mine
is ME: The Me I Want to Be by
John Ortberg. I pray that you will
consider one or several of these
studies to participate in.
On the rst Sunday in February
(February 6th), we are starting a
new Sunday school class. This class
is targeted for individuals in their
20s 30s and beyond. Some of the
people interested in this class have
young children, while others have
no children. If you are interested in
joining a Sunday school class for
discussion, fellowship and fun, you
are invited on February 6th! The
rst study will be God Is Closer
Than You Thinkby John Ortberg.
This Sunday we continue our
sermons series: New Year, New
You. The rst week, we were
reminded that God gives to each
of us new beginnings even after
disappointment in our lives and even
after we fail. We were reminded that
God is not nished with us when we
fail and that God continues to offer
us Gods grace of new beginnings.
Last Sunday, we focused on a
new perspective in life. In the midst
of a stressful life and a success-
driven society, we looked at what it
would mean to be driven not only by
success but by Gods desires for our
lives. We looked at how we could
live signicant lives for God. This
Sunday we will focus on New Gifts.
Our scripture lesson will be from 1
Corinthians 12. I hope to see you in
church as we search for the gifts that
God has given to us and to others,
and as we nd ways to share those
gifts with others. May the Lord bless
you and keep you,
Rev. Jason M. Jones
Senior Pastor
Sunday
Contemporary Worship:
8:45 am
Sunday School for all aes:
10:00 am
Traditional Worship:
11:00 am
Childcare to children with special
needs is available durin the 8:45
a.m. service and 10 a.m. Sundayschool hour.
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
CHILDRENS mINISTRIES
LaURa GREER
YOUTH mINISTRIES - TRUDY SmITH
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
BECKY LaWRENCE
Inside
PAgE 4
New Members
Prayer Concerns
Calendar
PAgE 5
Youth News
2011 Lay Leadership
PAgE 8New Sunday Class
Childrens News
New Year
New Beginnings
Please watch for upcomin announcements about the opportunity
to serve a meal or host a table once a month at Broadway Baptist
Church in Fort Worth for our brothers and sisters who do not have ahome to call their own.
To sin up or for more information, please contact Celeste Abbott at
[email protected] or at 817-629-5496.
Aledo United Methodist Church partners
with Broadway Baptist to serve the homeless
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Concerns: glenda Flechtner, EleanoraMartin, Jim Hanley, Henry Davis, Kathy
Mayottes father, Sharon McCoy, Rosemary
Choate, Alta Fisher, Earl and June Dorrell,
Edmond gutierrez, Jr.,Charlie Calhoun, Rita
Burnett, Sue Yinlin, Jim Olney, Brandon
Johnson Family, glen Rector, Terry Taylor,
Brian Roers, Bruce Trietsch, Henry Davis,
Roy Pitcock, Pat Simon, Tammy Boutwell,
Michael Finck, Cindy Vance, Crystal Pelfrey,
Laura Abbott, Laura Abbotts father, JeffHerron, Chad & Rena Tyson Family, Linda
Malloy, John Rubenkoeni, John Hartle,
Sharon McCoys mother Laura Mae Barnard,
John Breaux, Tip Read, Frank Dryden, Dorothy
Srba, Mary Harts brother, Nick Wriht, Ken
Fishers Aunt Ruth Brooks & Sister Lois
Brooks, David Dickert, Cindy Tanners brother
Brian Futch, Alison Evers, Mark Strickland,Diana Barker, Wink Bennett, Tina Stevens
mother, Bill Marshall, Jerilyn Barnetts
mother Robbie Brooks.
Congratuations: gavin James was born to
Steve and Amy Wessner and sister Kinzey on
January 1, 2011.
Our deepest sympathies to: Sharron Burt
and family in the loss of uncle, Melvin Martin;
Bill Burt and family in the loss of his cousin,
Bob Busby; to Wendol Hill in the death of his
brother.
Our special members who are unable to be
with us for worship: Anna Boer,Rosemary
Houser, Wynell Stevens
Our Long Term Prayer Concerns: Judi
green, Kids Hope USA Children, Sheryl
glusin, Henry Davis, Wendol Hill, BrianWhites Family, Capt. Marc R. Bradle, PFC
James Spurlock, Brian Hebert, Casey Tutt,
Anthony Ameen, Lucas Potter, St. Aavram
Powell, Barbara Moores parents Edward &
Helen Farcus, Mason gomez, Lt. 1st Class
Jesse Spurlock, Bryan Thomas, USMC Cory
Applewhite, St. Adam Novak, St. Andrew
Schneider, Pvt. 1st Class Ryan Hedblad,
Johnny Rowell, Ben Weston, Missionaries,
Chase Peysen, St. Joe Washam, BethFischers 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).
CALENDAR
OF EVENTSSunday, January 23
8:45am Contemporary Worship10:00am Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship
Monday, January 24
9:00am Worship Team Meeting10:00am Program Staff Meeting7:00pm Scouts Meeting
Tuesday, January 25
10:00am Bible Study6:00pm Cub Scouts Meeting6:30pm Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 264:00pm Wonderful Wednesday6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 27
9:00am Bible Study
Sunday, January 30
8:45am Contemporary Worship10:00am Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship
Monday, January 31
9:00am Worship Team Meeting7:00pm Scouts Meeting
Tuesday, February 1
10:00am Bible Study6:00pm Cub Scouts Meeting
Wednesday, February 2
4:00pm Wonderful Wednesday6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 3
9:00am Bible Study6:30pm Mens Fellowship
Please Note: Events aresubject to change at any time.
Updates on the web atwww.aledoumc.org
OUR CHURCH
HOME
12/24/20105:30 352 7:30 356 11:00 70Total 778 Last Year 415
12/26/20108:45 57 11:00 155
Total 212 Last Year 310
1/2/20118:45 164 11:00 263
Total 427 Last Year 411
General Count:January 2: $10,101.25January. 9: $17,421.63
If you or someone you know is
going through a difcult time
where the light is nothing but
a dim icker, please feel free
to call the church and request
a Stephen Minister. Stephen
Ministers are trained to walk
this journey of life with others,listening, praying and being
present. Stephen Ministers
are here for you. To request a
Stephen Minister please contact
DeAndrea in the church ofce
at 817-441-8329 or by email at
There is a Light
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
Our Stephen Ministers Can Help
There is a liht
in the world, a healin spirit,
more powerful than any darkness
we may encounter.
We sometimes lose
siht of this force,
when there is so much sufferin
too much pain.
Then suddenly,
the spirit will emere
throuh the lives of
ordinary people who
care and answer in
extraordinary ways.
Mother Theresa, quoted in
Journeying through Grief
Welcome to Our New Members
The Watkins FamilyRandy, Sally, Addison and Ryder
432 Valley View Court, Aledo, TX 76008
817-441-9325
Randy works in title insurance with Adams& Bennett. Email: [email protected]
Work: 817-504-0023
Sallys email: [email protected]
Cell: 817-538-3864
The Watkins are transferrin their
membership from FUMC Fort Worth.
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June 12-18
Senior Hih Mission Trip
July 17-22
Junior Hih Mission Trip
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 Buttereld: 817-832-1430
Check out thewebsite
for the latest info
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2011 Lay Leadership CommitteesALEDO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Put it on your Calendar!!
Valentine Dinner for AdultsWednesday, February 9th
The youth will aain hold a Valentine Dinner for the adults of
our church! As well as bein a fun evenin of fellowship, it is
also an important fundraiser for our 2011 summer mission
trips. Reservations will be needed, so watch for youth table
in the narthex to sin up and prepay. Childcare will be
available.
TRANSFORMERSNew Wednesday Night Series for the Youth
Join us Wednesday nihts in the Chapel at 6:00pm for
a time of worship and fellowship! New series entitles
TRANSFORMERS will rock your socks! Come han with your
friends, share in praise and worship led by our youth praise
band, and be learn how Jesus Christ can transform your
heart---and just maybe your life!
From the Missions Committee:
A huge thank you to all of those that donated to theCook Childrens Wish List. Two large boxes were
delivered with an assortment of items. The hospitalwas very appreciative. Once again, you havegenerously helped those in need.
Truly, I say to you, as you did i t to one of the least
of these my brothers, you did it to me.
Matthew 25:40
Thank you!
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Where: Room 207, Education Buildin
When: Sunday, February 6 at 10:00 AM
A new Sunday school class will start on Sunday, February 6th
in room 207 of the Education Building. This class is targeted for
individuals in their 20s 30s and beyond. Some of the people
interested in this class have young children, while others have no
children.
If you are interested in joining a Sunday school class for
discussion, fellowship and fun, you are invited on February 6th!
The rst study will be God Is Closer Than You Thinkby John
Ortberg.
New Sunday
school class
beginningFebruary 6th
2011 Lay Leadership Committeescontinued from page 5
Sunday SchoolYour children will be learnin about the parables that Jesus told.
January 23: The Lost Sheep, Luke 15:1-7
January 30: The Forivin Father, Luke 15:11-24
Let your children tell you all about them.
JOURNEY KIDSWednesday niht Journey Kids has returned!
6:307:30 K-4th grades in the Education Buildin
Fellowship, music and lessons
56th grades in the Rock House
Fellowship, ames and lessons
Looking ForwardValentine Party Wednesday, February 9, 6:30-7:30
Confrmation Begins January 30th10:00am in the Fellowship HallParents and students, please be sure to come to the January 30th
meetin and sin up. This is a very important time in our childrens
lives. If we all pitch in, this will be a reat experience for our
conrmands. For more information, please contact Laura Greer at
Nursery NewsWe are so blessed with a reat nursery team. For all your
nursery and childcare needs please contact Mararet Faulkner.
[email protected]. It is so fun to watch our littlest
members row so quickly. Before we know it they crawlin walkin
and runnin. Stop by and see what the fun is all about.