Aledo United Methodist Church

an edition of
The United Methodist Reporter
Two Sections, Section A071050 Vol. 157 No. 44 March 4, 2011

P.O. Box 126, Oak at Pecan St., Aledo, TX 76008 | www.aledoumc.org | 817.441.8329 Fax: 817.441.1352

Celebrating our roots,

looking to our future
Sunday
Contemporary Worship:
F R O M T H E PA S T O R
8:45 am
Sunday School for all ages:
10:00 am
Traditional Worship:
W hat an exciting time to be
a part of Aledo United
Methodist Church! Last newsletter,
December. Clint found his calling
in the 7th grade when he began
drumming in the youth praise
connecting with students and
helping students develop in their
faith. We are blessed to welcome
11:00 am we mentioned several staff band. Since then he has developed Clint and Taylor to our church
Childcare to children with special transitions. Effective March 21st, a passion for students and music. family!
needs is available during the 8:45 Trudy Smith becomes our Director He graduated from TCU in 2009   Please mark the following
a.m. service and 10 a.m. Sunday
school hour. of Children and Family Ministries, with a degree in communication important events in our church
and Laura Greer becomes our studies and religious studies. Clint family as we celebrate our roots and
Assistant Director of Student has worked as Assistant Director look to our future with hope.
Staff Ministries. Kim Watson continues as of Student Ministries at FUMC,   Wednesday, March 23rd at
MINISTERS - ALL THE CONGREGATION the Assistant Director of Children’s Fort Worth and Director of Student 5:30pm, we will have a dinner to
PASTOR OF TEACHING AND VISIONING
JASON JONES Ministries. Also on March 21st, Ministries at FUMC, Cleburne. He celebrate and to show our thanks for
PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP AND Clint Church becomes our Director has led student and adult praise and Trudy’s and Laura’s past ministries
PASTORAL CARE - DEANDREA DARE
WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES of Student Ministries. We are worship teams at every church he among us and to celebrate their
JAYNE DAWSON blessed to receive Clint and his wife, has been a part of and believes that exciting futures with us. We will
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
LAURA GREER Taylor, as a part of our faith family. passionate worship is important in celebrate and give thanks for Chris
YOUTH MINISTRIES - TRUDY SMITH   Clint grew up attending youth at any thriving church. He has also Butterfield’s ministry with us. At
MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
DAVID EDMONDS
FUMC Arlington and FUMC Fort led his students on mission trips to 6:30pm, Trudy and Chris will move
PRAISE BAND DIRECTOR Worth. He met his wife, Taylor, in Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Mexico, to the chapel with the youth to
CHRIS MCLELLAN
PIANIST - KRISZTA KOVÁCS-TUBBS
high school while singing in the Texas, Oklahoma and Mississippi, continue celebrations while Laura
OFFICE MANAGER & BOOKKEEPER youth praise band in Fort Worth, and he cannot wait to go somewhere will move to the Gathering Room
SHARI BIRCHELL
and they were married this past new. Clint is passionate about continued on page 8
ADMIN. ASSIST. TO THE CLERGY
BECKY LAWRENCE

Inside 24 Hours That Changed the World OUR

CHURCH
Page 4 New Wednesday night study facilitated by Rev. Jason M. Jones begins March 23
New Members HOME
  No single event in human history has received more attention
Prayers ATTENDANCE
than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this
Page 5 February 13, 2011
study, 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton 8:45 141 11:00 282
Youth News
Preschool Registration guides us through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. Each chapter Total 423 Last Year 455
is designed to help the reader experience and understand the February 20, 2011
Page 8
significance of Jesus’ suffering and death in a way you have 8:45 168 11:00 294
Opportunities to Serve Total 462 Last Year 419
AUMC Events never done before.
  Whether you are a long-time Christian or are simply curious GENERAL COUNT
February 13: $12,663.19
about the story of Christ’s crucifixion, you are invited to join in February 20: $23,006.41
the retracing the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life.

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Aledo United Methodist Church
Welcome New Members
Angela Christiansen
600 Rolling Hills Drive, Aledo, TX 76008
Cell # 817-889-1804
Tinygoalie49@gmail.com
Angela works in Xray Triage for Texas Health
Resources. Angela is married to Ian Christianson, a
long-time member of AUMC. Angela is transferring
her membership from Nomandale Baptist Church
in Fort Worth.
Jason and Kristin Regner
Courtney and Christopher
1747 Remington Circle, Weatherford, TX 76086
Jason is a Golf Pro for DeCordova Bend
Work# 817-910-2537 and Cell# 817-757-9043 jregner74@gmail.com
Kristin is a Child Nutritionist for Aledo ISD.
Work# 817-441-4500 and Cell# 817-757-9379 twokiddosmom@gmail.com
Courtney is 12 and in 6th grade.
Christopher is 7 and in 1st grade.
They are transferring their membership from St. Teresa Catholic Church in Leeds, Alabama.
page 4
In your times of prayer throughout the week, remember
the people named below along with those mentioned
during our time of Celebration and Concerns
Concerns: John Rix, Butch Fernstrom, Lance
Holland, Charlie McLain, Rhonda Evers’ sister Robin
Lindemann, Maurice Anderson, Alyce Bertrand, Bill
Burt’s sister Rita Skipworth, John Choat’s brother
Richard, Glenda Flechtner, Eleanora Martin, Jim
Hanley, Kathy Mayotte’s father, Sharon McCoy,
Rosemary Choate, Earl and June Dorrell, Edmond
Rosemary Karr Gutierrez, Jr., Charlie Calhoun, Rita Burnett, Jim
113 Fairway Drive Olney, Brandon Johnson Family, Glen Rector, Terry
Willow Park, TX 76087 Taylor, Brian Rogers, Bruce Trietsch, Roy Pitcock, Pat
817-584-4204
Simon, Tammy Boutwell, Michael Finck, Cindy Vance,
Rosemary is transferring her membership
Crystal Pelfrey, Laura Abbott, Laura Abbott’s father,
from Calvary UMC in Paris, Texas.
Jeff Herron, Chad & Rena Tyson Family, Linda Malloy,
John Rubenkoenig, John Hartle, Sharon McCoy’s
mother Laura Mae Barnard, John Breaux, Tip Read,
Frank Dryden, Dorothy Srba, Mary Hart’s brother
John Roach, Nick Wright, Ken Fisher’s Aunt Ruth
Brooks & Sister Lois Brooks, David Dickert, Cindy
Tanner’s brother Brian Futch, Alison Evers, Mark
Strickland, Diana Barker, Wink Bennett, Tina Stevens
mother, Bill Marshall, Jerilyn Barnett’s mother
Robbie Brooks.
Our special members who are unable to be with us
for worship: Anna Boger, Rosemary Houser, Wynell
Stevens
Our Long Term Prayer Concerns: Judi Green, Kids
Hope USA Children, Sheryl Glusing, Henry Davis,
Wendol Hill, 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, 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).
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YOUTH NEWS
Upcoming Special Events
March 9—Ash Wednesday
Following our 6:00pm youth worship, youth are invited to participate in the 6:30pm Ash Wednesday
service in the Sanctuary. Families are encouraged to attend! We Thank You, Lord
April 3, 2:00pm—A special tea for our special gals! So often, when we’re alone with our thoughts,
Please bless the senior ladies of our church by being part of our 4th Annual Senior Ladies Tea! We feel Your presence enter us.
We’ll set the tables with fancy tea cups, add decorations and snacks, and treat the ladies to a In times of sorrow, you divide our grief
lovely afternoon! And you will have an opportunity to get to know some of the fun, spirited older
By sharing it.
gals you see in church but haven’t had a chance to meet! Sign up at the Youth House to help; the
In times of joy, You show us how to radiate the love
ladies will sign up in the narthex (church lobby).
You so freely give.
You bring warmth when we are cold,
2011 Summer Mission Trip Schedule And understanding when we are sad.
When we need to escape & open up to peaceful things,
Senior High Mission Trip *You are encouraged to Register by 04/07/11 with
June 12–18 in Arkansas register in advance for senior $100 deposit. Final payment We turn to Your word,
Aledo UMC senior high trip high trips, and make regular due 05/05/11. Knowing it will bring peace & happiness into our lives.
is done independently, as we payments before final payment ON-TIME: $210 For the harmony You bring into our lives,
usually have a significant is due. Register by 05/05/11 with full For Your understanding of our needs,
number of Aledo participants. Junior High Mission Trip payment. For the joy You bring to our hearts,
This year we will travel July 17-22 Working on LATE: $225 For the comfort You bring to us,
to Arkansas to serve. Trip Homes in Central Texas Register after 05/05/11 with For the way You are our friend,
Coordinator is Russell This trip is done in full payment. For the many ways that You’ve allowed us to have You in
Greer. Registration forms conjunction with CTCYM Deposit is transferable but our lives,
available in the narthex and (Central Texas Conference non-refundable. Fees revert We thank you, Lord.
Youth House. Watch for more Youth in Mission). We will to $225 if final payment is
Cindy Foster
details! be combined with other not received by May 5. No Stephen Ministries St. Louis
EARLY BIRD/ON TIME UMCs from the Central Texas additions or refunds after
$250—Register between Conference and serve low- June 23.
02/01/11 and 04/05/11 with income and elderly families. Scholarships Available
$100 deposit.* Please note that the dates and Check the CTCYM website CHILDREN’S
Final payment due 05/05/11. costs are set by CTCYM. See for details on junior high trip
LATE: $300 their website for registration scholarships, and contact ENRICHMENT
Register after 05/05/11 with info at ctcym.org. Trudy Smith for senior high
full payment. EARLY BIRD: $200 scholarship information. Weekday Preschool
of Aledo United Methodist Church
Sometimes as a teenager, you might feel lost or alone. Call me if you want to talk; we can meet for a coke
or coffee. Call if you need someone to pray for you...or with you...God loves you. I love you. We are here for
you... Trudy Smith: 817-441-1627 (home), 817-680-0631 (cell); or Chris Butterfield: 817-832-1430. Now Accepting Registrations
for Fall 2011
Tuition Per Month
Two Year Olds
Mon & Wed................................................$ 225.00
Three Year Olds
Mon & Wed................................................$ 225.00
Mon, Tues & Wed......................................$ 325.00

theyouthhouse.com
Mon,Tues, Wed & Thurs............................$ 425.00
Pre-Kindergarten
Mon & Wed................................................$ 225.00

Check out the website

Mon, Tues & Wed......................................$ 325.00
Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs...........................$ 425.00

for the latest info

All classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and dismiss at 2:30 p.m.
Registration fee for Two Days is $125.00. Registration fee for
Three & Four Day is $150.00. Registration forms may be picked
up on Jayne Dawson’s office door or at the church office.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO

serve
Adult Mission Trip
to Guatemala
November 12–20
Please see the display
in the narthex for more
information and to sign up!
Young Adult Mission
Trip May 22–28
  Young adults (college
age to 30 years) are invited
to be part of this AUMC trip
to New Orleans. We will
help with hurricane relief
work in the city and explore
what makes New Orleans
unique. Bob and LeAnn
Scott are coordinating this
trip. Registration forms are
available in the narthex.
EARLY BIRD/ON-TIME:
$300
Register between 02/01
and 03/15 with $100
deposit. Final payment
due 04/15. Scholarships
available. See Trudy Smith
for more information.
LATE: $350
Register after 04/15 with
full payment.
AUMC
EVENTS
Sunday, MARCH 6
8:45am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Confirmation Class
10:00am Sunday School
11:00am Traditional Worship
4:00pm Stephen Ministry Training
Monday, MARCH 7
9:00am Worship Team Meeting
10:00am Staff Meeting
6:30pm Trustees Meeting
7:00pm Scouts Meeting
Tuesday, MARCH 8
10:00am Bible Study
6:00pm Cub Scouts Meeting
AUMC Volunteers serve the homeless in Fort Worth 7:00pm Scouts Meeting
Many thanks to our 24 volunteers who took the time to both serve and share a meal with our brothers Wednesday, MARCH 9
and sisters in Fort Worth at the Broadway Baptist Agape Meal. Aledo UMC will continue to partner NO Wonderful Wednesday
with Broadway to serve on the first and third Thursday evenings of the month. Please contact Celeste Activities
Abbott at 817-629-5496 or celestecnj@yahoo.com. 6:00pm Love and Logic
6:30pm Ash Wednesday Service
7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Help restock the Center of Hope Thursday, MARCH 10
9:00am Bible Study
12:00pm AdvoCats
  During the month of March and the first Sunday of each month thereafter, the Missions 6:30pm Cub Scouts
Committee will be collecting the items listed below for the Center of Hope. These are Sunday, MARCH 13
necessities that cannot be purchased with food stamps, so the stock at the Center of Hope 8:45am Contemporary Worship
disappears rapidly. On your next trip to the store, won’t you please pick up an item or two 10:00pm Confirmation Class
and place in the blue basket in the narthex. If this is not convenient for you, monetary 10:00am Sunday School
11:00am Traditional Worship
donations are also accepted. Your support of this project is greatly appreciated. 4:00pm Stephen Ministry Training
• Paper Products: Toilet tissue, paper towels Monday, MARCH 14
• Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergent, household cleaners such as Windex, 9:00am Worship Team Meeting
bathroom cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, etc. 10:00am Program Staff Meeting
6:30pm Stephen Ministry
• Personal Care: Shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream and aftershave 7:00pm Scouts Meeting
lotion (sample sizes are fine), Depends for men and women 7:00pm Missions Committee
Tuesday, MARCH 15
10:00am Bible Study

Celebrating our roots, future

Pastor’s message continued from page 1
with the children.
  Sunday, March 27th will
be Clint’s first Sunday with
us. We will have a welcome
reception immediately after
church for Clint and Taylor.
Also, on March 27th, we are
CLINT CHURCH
Clint Church becomes inviting all of the 7th–12th
our Director of Student graders to come and to meet
Ministries on March 21st Clint and Taylor at 5pm.
Details to come soon!
  During Wonderful
Wednesday on March
30th, Trudy and Kim will
be leading the children
and family area (birth–5th
grade) and Clint and Laura
will be leading our student
ministries (6th–12th grades).
  During the Sunday
school hour on April 3rd,
we will welcome Trudy
Smith to the children’s area
with a reception inviting
all, especially the parents
and families of children
from birth to 5th grade,
to meet with Trudy in the
Fellowship Hall.
  I hope to see you at
each of these events as we
celebrate what God is doing
in our midst!
May the Lord bless you
and keep you,
Rev. Jason M. Jones
Senior Pastor
6:00pm Cub Scouts Meeting
Wednesday, MARCH 16
SPRING BREAK—No Wonderful
Wednesday Activities
6:00pm Love and Logic
6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal
6:30pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, MARCH 17
9:00am Bible Study
6:30pm Men’s Fellowship
MARCH SPECIAL EVENTS
March 23 Celebration Dinner for
Trudy and Laura
March 27 Reception for Clint and
Taylor Church
Please Note: Events are
subject to change at any time.
Updates at
www.aledoumc.org