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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

[email protected].

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

[email protected].

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.

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