Loving God, Loving People, Changing Lives
Weekly Disciple
September 13, 2019
Worship with us this Sunday!
Communion Worship Service
featuring our Youth Choir
8:15 am in the Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship Service
featuring our Praise Band
9:30 am in the Family Life Center

Traditional Worship Service
featuring our Chancel Choir
11:00 am in the Sanctuary
Our current sermon series: “Deep Calls to Deep” focuses on God’s call to us. What has God called you to do/be?

Catch Shea this Sunday to fill out a card! The cards can also be found in the Hospitality Center. Fill one out, snap a selfie, post it, tagging St. Johns UMC, or email it to Shea at communicate@stjohns-abq.org!

Check out our "Communitas" video from our last sermon series!
September 18
SONRISE YOUTH CHOIR - NEW REHEARSAL TIME 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Hey there all middle and high schoolers! Come sing with us in the Sonrise Youth Choir! We sing in the 8:15 am service on Sundays and we now rehearse on WEDNESDAYS FROM 4:30 - 5:30 pm (as part of WNL) Find us on Instagram here: @sonrisechoir

4:45 - 6:00 pm
You are invited to join us starting at 4:45 pm on Wednesday evenings for an ever-changing menu featuring great food. Cost scale based on age. Menu: Meat or Veggie Quiche, Waffles, and Biscuits & Gravy 

6:00 - 7:00 pm
The UMC and HUMAN SEXUALITY, with Rev. Dr. Carl Schenck
September 18: “What’s Next for St. John’s UMC?”

DEEP DIVES into GENESIS: ADAM & EVE
Why do we still read these old stories of Genesis? Because they tell us so much about ourselves! But we need to attend to them carefully to unpack their rich meaning. Join Jack Nuzum Wednesdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, at 6 PM as he leads a class trying to come up with answers to these questions and others from Genesis 2 & 3: Why a Garden? Why a snake? What does it mean for Adam and Eve to lose their innocence and wake up to existence in time and face death? Why is the price of knowledge so high? The discussion should be fun because these characters are WE OURSELVES!

6:00 - 7:00 pm
Students and families, we will be launching our study of the Gospel of Mark as part of WNL starting this week up in Room 260. Bring your friends, parents, grandparents, it is an inter-generational class.

MOVE FOR STILLNESS YOGA
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Take a deep breath and enjoy a space of movement and stillness with yoga instructor Alli Newsom. Suggested $5 donation goes toward disaster relief efforts.

5:15 - 7:00 pm
NewSound Children’s Choir takes place in room 231 from 5:15 - 6:00 pm. Kids’ Bible Club occurs from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. We will learn about our Bible heroes! Contact Therese at tmacali@stjohns-abq.org.
Happenings

TABLE TALKS - Sign up this Sunday!
New Table Talks groups will resume beginning October 1 and conclude Oct. 31. Table Talks are small groups that meet once a week. We need people willing to host these groups. You may host a group at a coffee shop, a restaurant, or in your home. The ideal group size would be around 8 people, some groups have more, some less.  

We need 3-5 hosts for new groups in October. Hosts will be given a jar with questions to jump start conversations. The time, location, and day are determined by the Host.  

If you would be willing to host a group, please sign-up at the hospitality center THIS SUNDAY September 15. Questions? Contact Rev. Kelly Giese : kellyg@stjohns-abq.org or call the church office.

UNDERGROUND SUNDAY THIS WEEKEND! - September 15 at 9:30 am
All 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders, be ready. Next Sunday, Sept 15th is the first gathering of the new year of our monthly Jr. youth group during Sunday school at 9:30AM. All students and children go to your usual Sunday classroom and we will come get you.

WORSHIP TEAM VOLUNTEER FAIR - “YES, I’LL HELP!”
Now that you know our Worship Team Volunteer Fair is this Sunday, September 15, think about the wide range of opportunities that await you. We need more people to join our "already dedicated" volunteers who work in the nine areas of Worship Team ministry: Chancel and children's choir; Hospitality Center(s); Worship Arts; Ushers; Greeters; Sound/lights booth (training will be provided); Liturgists (training will be provided); Sanctuary stewards; and Communion Servers. Choose the area that suits your interests and volunteer as much or as little as you wish. If you have questions, please bring them to the fair and we'll have representatives waiting to help you. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve." Mark 10:45

“THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION”
No not the song…No not the building… It’s the church’s Endowment Foundation.
Did you know St John’s has its very own financial foundation? It does, and here’s how you can be a part of it. By simply remembering the foundation as part of your estate plan, you can be helping this church we love for years to come. A tithe of 10% of your remaining estate in your will would allow you to keeping giving long after you are no longer passing the offering plate. Think about it! Contact Janice McCrary, Executive Director, at 883-9717 to learn more.

JOY SINGERS
If you have always wanted to sing in a choir, or if you miss singing in a choir, or if you love Southern Gospel music, the JOY Singers may be just what you’ve been looking for. The JOY singers have been a choir at St. John’s for more than 25 years and they are getting ready to start back up for the fall/winter season.They currently have about 25 members and are always looking for new members to share their love of singing gospel music with each other and with others. This fall, they will be working on a great gospel Christmas musical to sing for churches, church groups, and retirement facilities. Rehearsals, which are normally on Mondays, 10:30-11:30, will begin on Monday, September 16 in the choir room. If you’d like to check us out, please email irdoug@comcast.net to let me know you're coming and I’ll have your music ready.
MOUNTAIN CATHEDRALS Saturday, September 21 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
The September Mountain Cathedrals hike will be in San Lorenzo Canyon, in the wilderness west of I-25 partway down to Socorro. The scenery is reminiscent of the Escalante Canyon area in Utah. This is a moderate hike, 4.2 miles round trip in a dry streambed, partially on jeep trail. There is ~100' elevation change but at one point we scramble around a dry waterfall. There are optional side trips to the rim and up side canyons. We'll meet at St. John's at 7:00 am to carpool; a second rendezvous point in Los Lunas near I-25 (7:30) will also be available (Southeast corner of Home Depot parking lot behind the Starbucks off of Exit 203; look for Kelly Giese there with her blue Mazda CX-5). For information contact Mike Furnish (884-6626) or Kelly.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN - Thursday, October 3 at 9:30 am
This is our year to celebrate "150 Years of Mission Service", so let's do it together at our meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 241 (please note the earlier start time). Our talented historian, Norma Argo, will present a special history and heritage lesson filled with fascinating tidbits from our past. We'll learn about some of the dedicated women who answered the call of God and paved the way of the future for us. These stories will help reaffirm our purpose of turning faith, hope, and love into action. Our meetings are open to all ladies (and any interested men), and we're always delighted to welcome guests. So, please join us for fun, fellowship and inspiration! 
Youth News
Underground Sunday!
All 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders, be ready. Today is the next gathering of our monthly Jr. youth group during Sunday school at 9:30AM. All students and children go to your usual Sunday classroom and we will come get you.

THE YOUTH COLLECTIVE MEETS NEXT WEEK
All Students in place of Solid Ground on Sept 22nd we will join the ABQ youth group Collective; this month it will gather @Grace Church (6901 San Antonio Dr NE, 87109) for Nerf Wars and Dodgeball 5:00-6:30PM; Meet there; (no choir rehearsal on 9/22)

SONRISE CHOIR
Hey there! Come sing with us in the Sonrise Youth Choir! Find us on Instagram here: instagram.com/sonrisechoir.

Learn more about our Youth programs here!
Orientation Class: ORIENT/REORIENT:
Learning about St. John’s
STARTS SOON!
“What is special about being a Methodist?”
“What is going on at St. John’s?”
“Where do I fit in?”
What:
  Class 1: Christian Beliefs (Sept. 22, 2019)
  Class 2: Methodist History and Beliefs (Sept. 29, 2019)
  Class 3: St. John’s Programs and Organization (Oct. 6, 2019)
  Class 4: Where do I fit in? What can I contribute? (Oct. 13, 2019)
When: 12:15-1:30 PM each Sunday (lunch and childcare provided)
Where: Rooms 149/151
Who: Anyone (visitors, prospective members, new members, old members) who want to know what we believe and do as members of St. John’s congregation.
How: Interactive discussion
Contact: Jack or Carol Nuzum ( jcnuzum@juno.com ; 505-265-5241) Call or email Jack or Carol soon so we can plan or sign up Sunday in the Hospitality Center or Family Life Center.
Prayer Calendar
Friday, September 13th
Prayers for the families who have someone incarcerated. May God guide, strengthen, and protect them.  

Saturday, September 14th 
Prayers for God to bless families with dementia. May they experience God's love and strength daily.  

Sunday, September 15th
Prayers for those needing food and housing. May God guide St. John’s in helping them in both practical and spiritual ways.  

Monday, September 16th
Praise for all the workers that made the Asbury Pie Cafe successful. May the proceeds be effectively used for God's purposes.  

Tuesday, September 17th 
Prayers for God to protect our service members as they serve our country.  

Wednesday, September 18th
Prayers for God to bless the business in our community.  May we be a witness to them.
  
Thursday, September 19th
Prayers for God to guide and bless those on the finance committee as they make decisions for 2020.

Friday, September 20th
Prayers for God to guide and bless those on the trustees committee as they make decisions for 2020.

-- Karen Tidler
Weekly Activities

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL/NURSERY
A Sunday nursery is available for young children in Room 138. See “This Week at St. John’s” for children’s Sunday School class locations.

FAMILY SPIRIT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS - Sundays at 9:30 am
The Family Spirit Class meets on the second floor in the education wing across from the youth room. This Sunday, August 4, we will start the first session of our new study by John Ortberg, Like You More if You Were More Like Me. The book is available from Cokesbury or at Amazon. Discussion questions will be provided weekly as well as a video clip for class discussion. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Doug Sweet if you have questions at 554-6047.

TAI CHI - Thursdays at 10:30 am in the Family Life Center
It’s a great time to join the Tai Chi class. Tai Chi does not require physical fitness or coordination and may be done standing or seated with some modification. All age groups are welcome. No special clothing or equipment is required. Contact kathleen_sta@yahoo.com or 220-4814.
Mission & Outreach
FAMILY PROMISE
Our next Family Promise hosting is October 13 through the 20. We are starting signups early, due to the busyness of State Fair and Balloon Fiesta! Please signup in the Welcome Center or FLC. Contact Linn Furnish at 884-6626 for more information. Thank you.

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL OFFERING: Sacramento Methodist Camp
Nestled in the Sacramento Mountains thirty miles from Cloudcroft and surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Camp and Conference Center has been a place to unplug from life’s hectic pace and reconnect with God since 1931. St. John’s Youth regularly find God in camping experiences at Sacramento, and our United Methodist Women recently returned from a retreat there.

THE STOREHOUSE
With cooling temperatures on the horizon, let's think soups and comfort food when we shop for The Storehouse during the month of September. Here's a few ideas: hearty soups with chunks of meat and/or vegetables; all varieties of chili; canned pastas containing meat; boxed mac-and-cheese; any shelf-stable packaged meal kits; powdered milk; and of course, peanut butter. Take your pick or donate an assortment! Also, it's the season for caseload sales at the supermarkets, so watch for those special bargains! Please place your donations in the wire bins located in the Hospitality Centers. As always, we truly appreciate your continued generosity!

WAYS WE CAN SERVE
See what’s happening in September for missions at St. John’s! Come by the Hospitality Center to pick up your copy, or click here to download!
Prayer & Congregational Care
COUNSELING SERVICE AVAILABLE
The St. John's staff includes a licensed mental health counselor. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally with a difficult situation, counseling is available. See https://www.stjohns-abq.org/counseling-at-st-johns or contact Susan Brumbaugh at 505-506-6717 or counselor@stjohns-abq.org for more details about session and cost information.
PRAYER QUILT
Jill Aubrey is the recipient   of the prayer quilt hanging in the Hospitality Center.
YOU MATTER TO US!
A person may be hospitalized or have another crisis in their life, and St. John’s may not know. Please call 883-9717.
PRAYER SHAWLS
If you know someone in need of comfort, healing, or encouragement, please consider giving them a shawl or lap robe that has been made with prayer. These can be found in the Hospitality Center.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
If you would like someone to visit, call, or pray for a loved one or for yourself, please write to Claudia Giese, Congregational Care Coordinator, at cgiese@stjohns-abq.org or call 883-9717 ext. 128.
This Week at St. John's
Getting Oriented

ONLINE GIVING
You can give to the church electronically by using a debit or credit card. Click the link below, or visit the Giving Page on the church website and follow the simple instructions found there.

LOST & FOUND
A beautiful children’s quilt was left in the Hospitality Center. If this belongs to your child and you can describe it, please contact the office.
Contact Us
www.stjohns-abq.org
(505) 883-9717
2626 Arizona St NE | Albuquerque, NM 87110
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Questions? Contact Shea Perry at communicate@stjohns-abq.org
Shea is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays