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Arborlawn blessed to hear Promise Singers choir this past Sunday

 
We had a wonderful visit from our friends at Aldersgate Enrichment Center on Sunday, November 10 as their Promise Singers choir sang at our 11:00 a.m. worship service. It was a very moving event and gave them a special opportunity to experience the warmth and love of Arborlawn. Afterwards we enjoyed a luncheon in the Family Life Center where our Aldersgate guests were joined by about 70 Arborlawn members. 
 

The visitors departed after the luncheon so they could get back to their own church in Early, Texas. We sent them off with delicious leftovers from the luncheon plus a love offering.
 
Tom Hutchinson, who organized the visit from the Promise Singers, said, "I want to thank everyone who helped prepare for and who support the Promise Singers' visit and mission. They felt very blessed by their visit to Arborlawn."
 
And our church family was equally blessed!
 
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Promise Singers from Aldersgate Enrichment Center singing here this Sunday; luncheon after church

 
The Promise Singers choir from Aldersgate Enrichment Center will be singing at Arborlawn's 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, November 10. Aldersgate is an innovative Christian community for people with mental and physical disabilities. 
 

AArborlawn has already supported this mission by funds raised at the May 2013 Branch Out missions event. We hope to increase the awareness and support of Aldersgate by having you join us at a luncheon in the Family Life Center after worship on November 10. The luncheon will include a time of giving to Aldersgate Enrichment Center through a love offering. All are welcome. If you haven't done so already, please call the church office (817-731-0701) to let us know you plan to attend the luncheon.   
 
Aldersgate was founded by the United Methodist Men of Central Texas Conference to provide housing and employment for mentally challenged adults. In 1988, Brownwood, Texas was chosen as the site to build a campus on 150 acres to provide housing and diverse employment opportunities. Through the dreams of United Methodist Men, Aldersgate has become a unique vocational community that offers a safe work environment where individual challenges are met and overcome.
 
Christian ministry is a principal focus of Aldersgate Enrichment Center. Morning devotionals, Bible studies, emphasis on prayer, church attendance, and visiting mission groups are an integral part of the lifestyle of the associates.
 
Church volunteer groups are an important element in maintaining and upgrading the Aldersgate facilities. Weekend and weeklong mission teams have a full range of skilled and non-skilled opportunities to provide needed assistance. Be on the lookout for an announcement soon about a Arborlawn weekend work opportunity.
 
A little known detail in the history of Aldersgate Enrichment Center is that some of Arborlawn's current members were instrumental in its formation.
 
Aldersgate receives no direct financial support from the Central Texas Conference and is dependent upon support from individual donations and the income from manufacturing at the center.    
 
If you would like to learn more about Aldersgate, contact Tom Hutchinson.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Promise Singers from Aldersgate Enrichment Center singing here Nov. 10; luncheon following after church

 
The Promise Singers choir from Aldersgate Enrichment Center will be singing at Arborlawn's 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, November 10. Aldersgate is an innovative Christian community for people with mental and physical disabilities. 
 

Aldersgate was founded by the United Methodist Men of Central Texas Conference to provide housing and employment for mentally challenged adults. In 1988, Brownwood, Texas was chosen as the site to build a campus on 150 acres to provide housing and diverse employment opportunities. Through the dreams of United Methodist Men, Aldersgate has become a unique vocational community that offers a safe work environment where individual challenges are met and overcome.
 
The Aldersgate residential program consists of two assisted living homes serving 23 associates with 24-hour staff support. Residents are given the opportunity to maximize their full potential through individual lifestyle goals. Upon reaching their goals, they then have the opportunity to transition to independent living.
 
A little known detail in the history of Aldersgate Enrichment Center is that some of Arborlawn's current members were instrumental in its formation.
 
Aldersgate receives no direct financial support from the Central Texas Conference and is dependent upon support from individual donations and the income from manufacturing at the center. 
 
Arborlawn has already supported this mission by funds raised at the May 2013 Branch Out missions event. We hope to increase the awareness and support of Aldersgate by having you join us at a luncheon in the Family Life Center after worship on November 10. The luncheon will include a time of giving to Aldersgate Enrichment Center through a love offering. So please mark your calendars and join us. If you haven't already added your name to the meal headcount through your Sunday School class, please call the church office to be added to the count. 
 
If you would like to learn more about Aldersgate, contact Tom Hutchinson.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Promise Singers from Aldersgate Enrichment Center singing here November 10; luncheon following after church

 
The Promise Singers choir from Aldersgate Enrichment Center will be singing at Arborlawn's 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, November 10. Aldersgate is an innovative Christian community for people with mental and physical disabilities. 
 

Aldersgate was founded by the United Methodist Men of Central Texas Conference to provide housing and employment for mentally challenged adults. In 1988, Brownwood, Texas was chosen as the site to build a campus on 150 acres to provide housing and diverse employment opportunities. Through the dreams of United Methodist Men, Aldersgate has become a unique vocational community that offers a safe work environment where individual challenges are met and overcome.
 
Aldersgate Fact for 10/27/13: Aldersgate vocational programs employ 75 associates who provide quality services to regional businesses like The 3M Corporation, Kohler (bathroom fixtures), Texas Department of Transportation, and DanHil Containers. These partnerships offer skilled and semi-skilled work and training that maximizes the abilities and interest of each associate.
 
A little known detail in the history of Aldersgate Enrichment Center is that some of Arborlawn's current members were instrumental in its formation.
 
Aldersgate receives no direct financial support from the Central Texas Conference and is dependent upon support from individual donations and the income from manufacturing at the center. 
 
Arborlawn has already supported this mission by funds raised at the May 2013 Branch Out missions event. We hope to increase the awareness and support of Aldersgate by having you join us at a luncheon in the Family Life Center after worship on November 10. The luncheon will include a time of giving to Aldersgate Enrichment Center through a love offering. So please mark your calendars and join us. If you haven't already added your name to the meal headcount through your Sunday School class, please call the church office to be added to the count. 
 
If you would like to learn more about Aldersgate, contact Tom Hutchinson.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Promise Singers from Aldersgate Enrichment Center singing here Nov. 10; luncheon following after church

 
The Promise Singers choir from Aldersgate Enrichment Center will be singing at Arborlawn's 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, November 10. Aldersgate is an innovative Christian community for people with mental and physical disabilities. 
 

Aldersgate was founded by the United Methodist Men of Central Texas Conference to provide housing and employment for mentally challenged adults. In 1988, Brownwood, Texas was chosen as the site to build a campus on 150 acres to provide housing and diverse employment opportunities. Through the dreams of United Methodist Men, Aldersgate has become a unique vocational community that offers a safe work environment where individual challenges are met and overcome.
 
A little known fact is some of Arborlawn's current members were instrumental in the formation of Aldersgate Enrichment Center.
 
Aldersgate receives no direct financial support from the Central Texas Conference and is dependent upon support from individual donations and the income from manufacturing at the center. 
 
Arborlawn has already supported this mission by funds raised at the May 2013 Branch Out missions event. We hope to increase the awareness and support of Aldersgate by having you join us at a luncheon in the Family Life Center after worship on November 10. The luncheon will include a time of giving to Aldersgate Enrichment Center through a love offering. So please mark your calendars and join us. 
 
If you would like to learn more about Aldersgate, contact Tom Hutchinson.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Promise Singers from Aldersgate Enrichment Center singing here November 10

 
The Promise Singers from Aldersgate Enrichment Center outside of Brownwood will be singing at Arborlawn's 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, November 10. Aldersgate is an innovative Christian community for people with mental and physical disabilities. It provides vocational and residential services to adults who are unable to function independently and does this in an environment designed to promote maximum growth in every facet of life.
 

Since 1988, Aldersgate has worked hard to ensure that each associate reaches his or her full intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and Christian potential with dignity. 
 
The service on November 10 will be followed by a luncheon in the Family Life Center with a love offering going to support the mission of Aldersgate Enrichment Center. Please be on the lookout for more information and plan to join us on November 10.
 
If you would like to learn more, contact Tom Hutchinson.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org