Happenings
MORE WOMEN’S BIBLE/BOOK STUDIES TO START SOON
Come by the Hospitality Centers to pick up a registration form. Contact: Donna at donnabruce@comcast.net. Study takes place on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 (bible study -
The Armor of God
) and 6:30 - 8:30 pm (book study -
The Sacred Echo, Hearing God’s Voice in Every Area of Your Life
). Next registration deadline is February 10.
Future Studies:
I Can Only Imagine
(movie/book study), Tuesdays, March 5 - April 9 (6 weeks), 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., cost: $11; registration deadline, February 17
Six Hours One Friday
(Lenten study), Tuesdays, March 5 - April 9 (6 weeks), 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., cost: $10; registration deadline, February 17
When God Doesn't Fix It by Laura Story
(Bible study), Tuesdays, March 5 - April 9 (6 weeks), 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., cost: $11; registration deadline, February 17.
Grace Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy by Emily Ley
(Bible study), Tuesdays, March 12 - April 9 (5 weeks), 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., cost: $10; registration deadline, February 24.
JOLLY ELDERS - Wednesday, February 13 at 12:00 pm
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Doug Rowley, the husband of Pastor Pam. He will tell us when, why and how he started making ramps for the handicapped. Bring a dish, your own tableware, and a smile. Adults of all ages are welcome. Contact Lou McFall at lou.mcfall@hotmail.com or 281-2552.
MOUNTAIN CATHEDRALS
On February 16, join us for a fabulous snowshoeing excursion in the Valles Caldera up in the Jemez. This adventure will take us around the base of a large, wooded hill for a short, flat snowshoe experience geared primarily for beginners. Prior snowshoeing experience is not required. In the event that the Jemez has not gotten sufficient snowfall for snowshoeing, we will plan to hike in the same area, exploring the wooded hilltop and enjoying views of the fabulous Caldera.
Don't own showshoes? No problem! MST Adventures carries them for $20 for a full-day rental (the $20 includes ski poles and tax). If you would like to go this route, please let Melissa know by February 9 so that we can put in the order.
Please dress warmly (warm socks, hat, and gloves in addition to a warm winter coat) and bring water and a lunch or hearty snack. We will meet in the east parking lot at the church at 7:30 am, and carpool to the Caldera from here. Questions? Contact Melissa Madara at mmadara@stjohns-abq.org
HOLY YOGA - Tuesdays at 5:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:45 am
Do you ever get restless trying to pray while sitting still? Try praying through movement! Holy Yoga meets every Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm, and every Thursday morning at 9:45 am. Tuesday's classes are a restful and restorative end to the day. Thursday's classes are more active, intended to energize and uplift for the day ahead. Beginners are welcome at both classes. All gear is provided - bring a mat if you have one that you like (otherwise, we have lots of mats!), and wear clothes that you can move comfortably in. Tuesday's class is a suggested $5 donation that goes toward the purchase of gear and supplies. Thursday's class is free and includes free childcare.
We will be joining together with Asbury UMC for our Tuesday night classes, making Holy Yoga a joint ministry between the two churches. Classes will be located as follows:
Feb 12 - St. John's
Feb 19 - Asbury
Feb 26 - St. John's
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.
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. We are continuing a study of John Burke’s best-selling book,
Imagine Heaven
.
A
copy of this book and discussion questions will be provided weekly as well as a video clip for class discussion. Please come and join us. Contact Doug Sweet at 554-6047.
MOPS
MOPS is off to a great start in this new year! Know any moms of young children (birth through Kindergarten) who are in need of a place to connect, vent, relax, and decompress? Invite them to join us! We meet every first and third Wednesday from 10-noon upstairs in rooms 245/257. Childcare is provided. Questions? Contact Melissa at mmadara@stjohns-abq.org.
CASA ESPERANZA DINNER - Monday, February 25 at 5:30 pm
St. John's will be providing dinner for the residents of Casa Esperanza. If you feel called to volunteer or donate food items please look for the sign up sheets at the Welcome Center and Abide Service February 3 -24.
POLO (Persons of Leisure and Others) - Friday, March 1
You're invited to join us for a two-hour tour of the Air Traffic Controllers' Center, 8000 Louisiana NE. Look for details and sign-up sheet in the Hospitality Center. Advance sign-up is required, and tour is limited to the first 20 people.
ADVENTURES IN PRAYER - Saturday, March 2 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mark your calendars now for a multi-generational, all-church prayer retreat. Contact Donna Bruce at donnabruce@comcast.net.
ORIENT/REORIENT: LEARNING ABOUT ST. JOHN’S
“What are our core Christian beliefs?” “What is special about being a Methodist?” “What is going on at St. John’s?” “Where do I fit in?”
These are key questions that newcomers ask about our church and we are having a class to discuss the answers. To
orient
means to get direction and that’s the purpose of this class: What direction should I be going in my faith journey? Visitors and new members are the primary focus for the class, but those who have been around awhile may want to REORIENT and reenergize themselves by entering the discussion.
The class will take place on four Sundays right after last service and lunch will be provided. The first class will start
Sunday, March 3, 2019, and we’ll end on March 24.
We will meet in Rooms 149/151 from 12:15-1:30 PM, eat and fellowship, then discuss the topics (our Christian faith, Methodism, St. John’s, my place.)
To register for the class, sign up at the Hospitality Center or contact Jack and Carol Nuzum at 265-5241 or jcnuzum@juno.com
