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Aledo United Methodist Church

an edition of

The United Methodist ReporterTwo Sections, Section A071050 Vol. 156 No. 50 April 16, 2010

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

SERMON SERIES:“Living A Pro-Active Faith”

Sunday, April 18Pastor Kent Kilbourne“Take the Initiative”Sermon Text: Luke 16

Sunday, April 25CONFIRMATION

SUNDAYPastor DeAndrea Dare

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, Family Friends, UMW News, New Members

Page 8 - Prayer Concerns, Women’s Retreat

CONFIRMATION SUNDAYAPRIL 25

One of the most moving and hope- filled days of the year is our Confirmation

Sunday, April 25th when we confirm our twenty-five 6th graders. They will have finished the 13 weeks of studies and will have chosen for themselves this important step of faith. Don’t miss this very meaningful 11:00 worship service.

The word confirmation means “with

firmness”. Confirmation seeks to make firm what has gone before. It is closely linked to & dependent upon all that has taken place in the individual’s life already, including god’s prevenient grace, the sacrament of baptism, the Christian nurture provided by parents and the faith community, and the ongoing activity of God’s spirit.

In order to empower & enable young persons to respond to God’s call in faith, confirmation education has two focal points: information & formation. Confirmation includes an age-appropriate & systematic overview of the Christian faith,

including our identity, Scripture, history & heritage, practices, beliefs, & commitments as United Methodist Christians.

Being formed into the image of Christ takes time & experiences, not just information. Confirmation provides safe & loving environment in which young persons can explore the faith & experience it through Christian community, relationships, spiritual disciplines, service, and other activities.

Please join us on the journey,

Pastor Kent

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.

Please join us for Aledo United Methodist Church’s

KITE FESTIVAL FAMILY LIFE DAY CELEBRATIONSunday, April 18: 1-6 p.m.

Bearcat Park, Next to McAnnally Intermediate

*Hamburger & Hot Dogs at 5:00 p.m.*Sodas & Bottled Water *Kites for Purchase *Bounce House

Demonstrations:

*Sport Kites *Stunt Kites *Stack Kites *Giant Kites

Kite Games & Contests (with trophies)(by age ranges):

*Highest Flying Kite *Smallest Kite *Kite Painting*Fifty Yard Kite Dash *Longest Tail Kite *Candy Drop

Organization, Supplies and Kite Sales courtesy of Family Fun Kites

CONGRATULATIONS TO NIKKI DRYDENAUMC’S LAY PERSON OF THE YEAR

She was honored at the District Laity Banquet on March 26th for her countless volunteer hours spent making the beautiful banners in the Sanctuary, steaming choir robes, organizing the choir room, singing in the Chancel Choir each week, etc., etc. etc. We are so blessed to have her here! Below are a few pictures from the celebration.

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

30 HOUR FAMINEFRI-SAT, APRIL 16-17

Always a favorite challenge: go 30 hours without eating and help raise money for starving children around the

world! 30 Hour Famine is a youth event sponsored by World Vision to help fight world hunger.

YOUTH WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS CONTINUE THRU MAY!

Join us for lots of games, food & funWednesdays look like this:4 pm-Youth House opens

4-5:30 pm-Jr. Hi games & classes(Youth House)

5:30 pm-Dinner (in church hall)

6-6:30 pm-Youth Jr. & Sr. Hi worship with our Youth Praise Team (Chapel)

6:30-8 pm-Sr. Hi classes(Youth House)

SENIOR LADIES TEASunday, May 02

We are inviting all senior ladies (60 and over!) of the church to attend our 2nd annual tea! Girls, we need your help to decorate, make refreshments, and host these lovely ladies. We had a great time last year, so sign-up in the Youth House to help host this fun afternoon!

SR. HI YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCILMeets at the Youth House at noon, usually the first Sunday of each month - all interested senior high teens are welcome! Come and share your ideas, and take some leadership in your youth program. Opportunities to help plan and carry-out youth events. Call Trudy, Chris or Jonathon if you are interested!

COMING EVENTS:May 23-29, Young Adult Mission Trip (college thru 20’s)June 06, Graduation BreakfastJune 13-19, Sr. High Mission Trip (upcoming 10th Graders thru Grad. Sr.’s)July 18-23, Middle School

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Mission Trip (upcoming 7th thru 9th graders)

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: 817-832-1430Jonathon Linn: 817-229-5342

Youth Website:theyouthhouse.com

SUNDAY SCHOOLAll of the children had a great time placing items on the Lenten Tree. What a surprise they had on Easter morning

when everything was gone and the tree was covered with white butterflies!

In Sunday School we will be studying Luke and Acts for the next two months. We will learn about new life after Easter and who Paul is. Look over your children’s take home sheets and talk to them about all the great things they are learning!

JAM NEWS:We have been keeping our JAM group very busy. Each week they have a bible memory verse. If they remember the verse at the end of the night they get a treat. Help make sure your children are keeping their cards together on the ring. If your child did not get a ring be sure to let us know.

Jam is quickly coming to a close for summer break. Here is the schedule:

04/21, 28-Regular JAM05/05-FAMILY CONCERT

It has been a great season!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:CHILDREN’S MINISTRY IS BRINGING

BRENT WEBER TO AUMC FOR A FAMILY CONCERT ON MAY 05!

LOOKING FORWARDKite Day - April 18

Confirmation Breakfast April 25Family Concert with Brent Webber

- May 5Last day for Fall teachers - May 30

Promotion Sunday - June 20VBS - June 21-24:

VBS sign-ups are underway in the Education Building

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for VBS:Shepherds

Area leaders and helpers

Sunday School:Teachers (a few weeks or entire

summer)Last minute substitutes

Summer One-Time Events:Help plan and run an event

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Please prayerfully consider helping in these areas

Please feel free to call with any questions you may have. Our children are having so much fun. Take a few minutes and see what we’ve been doing in the education building.

ALL CHILDREN WELCOME IN SUNDAY SCHOOL!

Jesus Said,“Let the children come to me...” Sunday School for one and all! Please join us at 10 a.m. Sunday Morning.

For more information call Laura Greer, Children’s Ministry (817-441-8329) or Margaret Faulkner, Childcare and Special Needs, (margaretfaulkner@uwmail.com)

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).April 18-Barton, Micah 3April 25-Parker, Micah 4

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:HAVING A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE

Somehow I feel sure that the most direct route to religious experience is to ask for the grace to give, to share, to console another, to bandage a hurting wound, to lift a fallen human spirit, to mend a quarrel, to search out a forgotten friend, to dismiss a suspicion and replace it with trust, to encourage someone who has lost faith, to let someone who feels helpless do a favor for me, to keep a promise, to bury an old grudge, to reduce my demands on others, to fight for a principle, to express gratitude, to

overcome a fear, to appreciate the beauty of nature, to tell others I love them, and then to tell them again.

John Powell, S.J., inThrough Seasons of the Heart

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Aledo United Methodist Church pg. 5

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:Friday, April 16

YOUTH 30 HOUR FAMINESaturday, April 17

9 am-A.A.YOUTH 30 HOUR FAMINE

8 am-Confirmation RetreatSunday, April 18

8:45 & 11 Worship Services10 am-Sunday School

Noon-Confirmation Rehearsal1-6 KITE DAY AT BEARCAT

PARK4 pm-Youth Praise Band

6:30 pm-Chamber Singers3-5 pm-4H

Monday, April 1910 am-Faithfully Fit

12:15 pm-Staff Prayer/Meeting6:30 pm-UMW

6:30 pm-Trustees7 pm-Scouts

Tuesday, April 2010 am-Bible Study6 pm-Cub Scouts

7 pm-A.A.Wednesday, April 21

CED Tea4 pm-Youth House Opens

4-5:30 pm-Jr. Hi Games & Classes5:30 pm-Dinner

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

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

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

Thursday, April 229:45 am-Bible Study

6 pm-Bible Study at Agape6:30 pm-Adult Praise Band6:30 pm-Men’s Bible Study

Sunday, April 25CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

8:45 & 11 Worship Services10 am-Sunday School

10 am-Confirmation Breakfast4 pm-Youth Praise Band

6:30 pm-Chamber SingersMonday, April 26

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

6:30 pm-Stephen Ministry7 pm-Scouts, A.A.Tuesday, April 2710 am-Bible Study6 pm-Cub Scouts

6:30 pm-Church Council7 pm-Kriszta’s Student Concert

7 pm-A.A.

Please Note: Events are subject to change at anytime

OUR CHURCH HOME

Gifts of the ChurchMarch 21General $14,954.16Gifts of the ChurchMarch 28General $14,574.42Worship CountMarch 289:00 - 197 11:00 - 333Total: 530Last years attendance: 446Gifts of the ChurchApril 04 (Easter)General $32,311.45Worship CountApril 04 (Easter)7:00 - 140 8:45 - 310 11:00 - 573 Total: 1023Last years attendance: 1095

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

or “Building Fund” - Thanks!

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

4:30 p.m.-Middle School Activities

5:30 p.m. - Dinner $3 for ages youth & up, $2 for ages elementary & below April 21: Smorgasbord

April 28: Brisket & BBQ Chicken by Steve Green & the men of the church

May 05 (Last W.W. until Fall): Smorgasbord

6:00-7:30 p.m. -Youth worship in chapel

7:00 p.m. - Sr. Hi Activities

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH FACTOR:

SHORT TERMdisciple bible

studyINVITATION TO JOHN

Led by: Rev. Kent Kilbourne

6:30-8:00 p.m.January 13 - May 05

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

BECOMING FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS OF

JESUSA Spiritual Formation

ClassLed by: Rev. DeAndrea

Dare6:30-7:30 p.m.

January 13 - May 05

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

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS

FAMILY FRIENDS

A Support Group for Caregivers of Children

with Special Needs

Family Friends meets each month on the

first Monday of the month at 6:30 for a time of support, sharing and fellowship. This group is facilitated by Sharlyn Henderson, a therapist from the Maverick Street Counseling office in Aledo. This group is open to all parents, grandparents and caregivers throughout the community. For more information on this group please contact DeAndrea at DeAndreaDare@aledoumc.org or at 817.441.8329.

UMW (United Methodist Women)UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 19: Book Study, Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom.

May 17: Guest Speaker from Justice for our Neighbors.

All meetings are held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Gathering Room in the Education Building.

John & Helen JohnsonPrimrose Retirement Community of Wausau

2100 Townline RoadWausau, WI 54403

new email: john.helen1@live.com

JACKIE & DON LITTLEJoined 03/28/10. Don is a home builder and Jackie is a Project Manager. They are transferring their membership from Arlington Heights UMC in Fort Worth.

JOAN & PAUL NICHOLSON

Joined 03/28/10. Paul and Joan are both retired and are transferring their membership from FUMC in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Celebrations: Congratulations to Kerby & Rebecca Smith on the birth of their son Sawyer Banner Smith born on

March 31. Proud siblings are Sister Sydney & Brother Stanton.

Concerns: Mary Hart’s brother, LeeAnn Scott’s mother, Greg Rogers, Nick Wright, Joyce Bosley, Ken Fisher’s Aunt Ruth Brooks & Sister Lois Brooks, David Dickert, Bryan Futch, James Harvey, Chuck Taylor, Janessa Greenough’s grandmother, Keith Vincent, Keith Huggins, Cindy Tanner’s brother, Lee Edwards, Wayne & Christina Hall, Ken Cunningham, Susan Grace Gray, Estee Rinehart’s

father Sid Gregory, Marty Sikes, Tommy Grace, Kent Boomer’s brother Rick, Sharron Burt’s aunt Barbara Kelm, Monique Walsh, Larry Hill, Sharon Garner’s nephew Bill Good, David Stubblefield, Karen Dahl, Doyle Kupper, Richard Wolf’s mother Helen, Hudson Dean, Shannon Daugherty’s father Doug Sims, Tony Volpe & family, Brian Dorchester’s sister Diana Barker, Kyle Evans, Andy Edwards mother Martha Dean Edwards, Sid Stockdale, Nancy Martin Neal, Frank Wall, Taylor Skelton, Alison Evers, Russell Meyer, Tammy Boutwell, Fran & Deen Family, Eliseo Pulido, Vince Amalfi, Rhett Daugherty’s grandfather, Mark Strickland, Diana Barker, Richard Barnett, Mary Mock, Sheryl Glusing, Wink Bennett, Tina Stevens mother, Roberta

Wright, Barbara Manson, Bill Marshall, Butch Fernstrom, Ray French’s father, Annette Fournier, Jerilyn Barnett’s mother Robbie Brooks, Jared Adams, Paula Wood, Susan Wise, Lawrence Swink, Bob Wallace, Linda Huante, Cindy Jones’ father, David Kent, Rosemary Karr, Karen Matthews, David Barnett.

Our deepest sympathies to: Cris Keeling’s family on her death; Keith Kothman’s family on the death of his aunt & uncle.

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

Our Long Term Prayer Concerns: 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 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, 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

A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THEWOMEN’S RETREAT 2010!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us next yearat Glen Lake Camp February 11 & 12, 2011