11 a.m. Sanctuary Service

We are so pleased to be welcoming in-person worshipers this Sunday at the 11 a.m. sanctuary service. Cleaning protocols, masking, and social distancing will be observed. We are also asking attendees to preregister, both so we can keep the congregation within acceptable limits, and for contact tracing if necessary.

Doors will open at 10:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Abide Family Live Center Service

We will be open for a limited number of in-person worshipers. Careful protocols will be followed, including mask-wearing and social distancing. Click HERE for more information.

We are asking worshipers to preregister, for space limitations and for the purposes of contact tracing.
Watch These Videos To See Our
Live Worship Check-In Procedures
Click the play button below to watch the 11a.m. Sanctuary Service Check-In Procedures
Click the play button below to watch the 9:30a.m. Abide Service Check-In Procedures
New Pay System: Software for Giving
Changing to PushPay

We are in the process of changing St. John's church management software. We will be changing from accepting gifts on the Shelby platform to the PushPay platform and will provide more information about this new system (and how to set up a gift or reoccurring gift) throughout the month of May. If you have any questions about this new system, please contact Nicole Creaturo at ncreaturo@stjohns-abq.org.
Mountain Cathedrals Hike May 22

SAVE THE DATE: We are planning a Mountain Cathedrals hike for May 22nd, the day before Pentecost. It will be an easy to moderate hike in the 8a.m. – 12p.m. time range. Details to follow. Questions or suggestions – please contact Mike Furnish, CLM (mdfurnish@comcast.net).
Eastside Landscape Revitalization Project Finished By May 14

Have you seen the beautiful new grass lawn, redbud tree and water wise shrubs on the east side of St. John’s UMC? Our landscape contractor, Blue Sky Landscaping, is hard at work on the east side landscape revitalization project. The work zone is located on the east side of the Sunshine Café, south of the Family Life Center and Northeast of the Sanctuary. The old irrigation system has been replaced and upgraded to conserve water and support healthy plant life. The storm water ponding and drainage issues on the north side of the Welcome Center stained glass window have been corrected by having the soil level adjusted and amended... Click here to read the full article.
Character Devotions By Jack Nuzum:
The Companion

A series of Bible study devotions by Jack Nuzum was started in March, but then interrupted by the necessity of featurng articles on the reopening of live church. The first three devotions ran in early March, but there are seven total. Since they connect with each other, we are running the series from the start.

“Two are better than one...If one falls down, his friend can help him up.” (Eccles. 4:9-10)

So, Arthur had Merlin, his trusted advisor, but also his friend Lancelot and wife, Guinevere. Harry Potter had Dumbledore, but also Ron and Hermione; Luke had his buddies Princess Leia and Han Solo. Batman and Robin, the Lone Ranger and Tonto...on and on: the hero on his quest has a friend, sidekick, or truelove, to assist him or her on the journey of life. Biblical characters are no different... Click here to read the full story.

Tai Chi on May 13

Tai Chi will once again resume starting on Thursday, May 13 from 10a.m. – 11a.m. in the Family Life Center. Kathy Grassel will continue teaching the class. Safety protocols will be in place and must be followed. Everyone must wear a face mask. If you would like to attend Tai Chi, please park on the eastside parking lot and enter/exit through the FLC doors. If you need to use the restroom, please use the restrooms next to the FLC. Everyone attending must sign in for “contact tracing” purposes.
Local Resources for Economic Hardship

Many New Mexicans have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some local resources ready to help if you’ve experienced financial hardship, including rent and utility assistance. Click here to download the flier.


Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are members of St. John’s who have gone through 50 hours of training to provide high quality, confidential Christian care to individuals experiencing a crisis or life challenge such as divorce, grief, job loss, hospitalization, relocation, or loneliness.

How does someone get a Stephen Minister?If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please call the office 505-883-9717 or email stephenministry@stjohns-abq.org
Happy Mother's Day
From NewSound Children's Choir

Press play on the video above to see the Happy Mother's Day message created virtually by the NewSound Children's Choir! (This video is not publicly available, and will only be posted on YouTube for a short time.)
Sunday Community Activities

Click HERE to view all Sunday School Classes & groups! Join us in the virtual Sonshine Coffee Zoom immediately following the 11a.m. Worship with church Leadership Team members hosting. Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
Women's Bible Study: Elijah, Spiritual Stamina in Every Season

  • May 17th - June 21 (6 weeks)
  • ZOOM Monday afternoons, 1p.m.- 3p.m.
  • Maximum Number of Participants: 11
  • Facilitator: Karen Tidler
  • Register by emailing Donna Bruce

Go the distance in the life of faith. The struggle is real. It’s just plain hard to find the strength…the stamina…to get through the ups and downs of our daily lives. Sometimes it’s enough to make you want to go hide in a cave. Guess what? Elijah has been there, done that. His life was a string of seriously mountain-top high and bottom-of-the-pit low events, and yet he did extraordinary things for God. In Elijah, you’ll learn the spiritual stamina secrets that helped this great prophet hold on and persevere in faith. He doubted and struggled just as we do, but he chose to believe God through it all. As you study his life through a combination of study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer, you will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will help you not only to survive but to thrive in every season.
Coffee Break with Rev. Dave Ring

Don't forget to login on Wednesday May 12 at 1:30p.m. to have coffee (or tea) and chat with Rev. Dave Ring! Click here to login to the Zoom meeting.
Click into one of the sections below to read news about each group.
May Special Offering: Navajo Water Project and UMC Native American Ministries

One in three Navajo families in the Four Corners Area have no sinks or toilets in their homes, something we all take for granted. The indigenous led Navajo Water Project, part of the larger Dig Deep water project works to remedy this problem. It has installed hundreds water systems in homes without access to water or sewer lines.  The project also provides well-paying jobs in the community. During Covid 19 it has also provided emergency water to 30,000 people, literally saving lives. 

And a bit further from home, one Sioux tribe in South Dakota is 60 to 90 miles from the nearest substantial grocery store and was still recovering from a flood in 2019 when the pandemic hit. So the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference, part of the UMC Native American Ministries, sent a grant to the tribe to purchase and deliver food and supplies to this hard hit area.

Beyond times of crisis, UMC Native American Ministries provides help to revitalize Native American churches with outreach and salary support, funds for building repairs and seminary scholarships. In May we have the opportunity to help our Native American brothers and sisters via both of these fine programs. Please give generously.
Virtual Prayer Quilt

Shea Perry is the recipient for the prayer quilt currently on display.

In lieu of tying knots, please pray this prayer (or your own prayer) for Shea: “Father, as we say farewell to Shea, we pray for happiness and joy to be ahead of her, for wisdom and guidance to be beside her, and for grace and truth to be behind her. Amen.”
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2626 Arizona Street NE | Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
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