"Music at St. John's" Concert on Sunday
“Music at St. John’s” presents soprano Adrienne Danrich, in recital with pianist Amy Greer on Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Praised by Opera News as having “a voice like fresh liquid silver,” Ms. Danrich is fresh from appearances at Lincoln Center and San Francisco Opera. Her Albuquerque program will include music of Rachmaninov, Wagner, and Boito, as well as Broadway standards and African-American spirituals, and will also feature the St. John’s Chancel Choir! You can enjoy the concert in-person in our Sanctuary, or by livestream. There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be gratefully received. More information at musicatstjohns.org. Click the button below to watch online.
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Don't Miss Albuquerque's Spring Festival to Kick-Off Summer on April 23
The City is hosting a day of fun at the park with activities and entertainment as you learn about youth programs, events, camps, lessons, and classes offered across the city! The City of Albuquerque continues to be one of the largest employers of young people in New Mexico. Come learn about city summer intern and job opportunities for youth and young adults, ages 14 to 25.
When: This Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Who: Children, youth, parents, guardians, grandparents, and teachers are welcome to attend. This event is free and open to the public.
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Mountain Cathedrals Hike on Saturday April 30 at Valle de Oro Bosque
We will enjoy a morning hike in the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, a less-travelled section of the Rio Grande Bosque east of the river and about a mile north of the Isleta Resort.
Logistics: Meet at 8 a.m. at St. John’s UMC east parking lot or 8:30 a.m. at the trailhead just south of Albuquerque off of 2nd St. (please let me know if you plan to meet us at the trailhead). Plan to be back to the cars by noon. Hike is about 2 miles, with little elevation change (easy). Bring snacks, water and sun protection.
This is a place and time set apart, outside of the day-to-day schedules of so much of our lives. Consider a central message of Hebrews 13: While we are yet living here, we are waiting for a "city" that is yet to come. Please join us for this hike of meditation, time near the water, and peace.
Save the Date: The next Mountain Cathedrals hike is planned for Saturday, May 21.
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Bible Study on the Gospel According to Luke Starts May 2
Join the St. John's email Bible study as we read through the Gospel of Luke. Who was Luke? Where did he get his information? How does his gospel differ from the other three? What stories and parables of Jesus are only found in the third gospel? These and other questions will be the focus of a study beginning on May 2. To receive daily study tips by email, write or call Regina Hunter at drhunter@nmia.com or 294-2877, or you may pick up a study guide in the Welcome Center on May 1.
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Family Promise's Sweet Jazz Concert on May 22
Save the Date: Sunday May 22 is Family Promise's Sweet Jazz Concert! The Sweet Jazz Concert will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Please mark your calendars and SAVE the date!
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Sermon Series
During this Eastertide (the Sundays between Easter and Pentecost), Pastor Randall will be preaching a series of sermons from the Acts of the Apostles. Interestingly, the first reading assigned by the lectionary (those texts suggested for preaching and worship) during this season are all from Acts, all from the post-Pentecost stories that make up much of the book of Acts. These stores and passages, then, all form a sort of “preview of coming attractions,” a sneak peek ahead to what lies in store for the early church after the Holy Spirit arrives and empowers the earliest believers in Acts, chapter 2. Because the book of Acts tells the story of the earliest church--its trials, challenges, and spirit-filled discoveries and enthusiasm--it can also be a glimpse into what any church in any age might experience when God’s Spirit shows up. We hope you’ll join us for our “Preview of Coming Attractions” series!
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Church Office Gets New Phone System
We are updating the phone system in our church office to a new VoIP system that will let us use our high-speed internet to make calls instead of old analog phone lines. Until the transition to the new phone system is complete, features of our phone system like voicemail and menus may be different. Please have patience as we are in this transition.
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Seeking Gently Loved Couches for Youth Lounge
We are looking for couches that have been gently loved and are looking for a second life as furniture in our Youth Room Lounge. If you have a couch and could help to deliver it to the church, please contact Tiffany at thollums@stjohns-abq.org.
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Paying for Senior Care
The financial options available to help pay for senior care are dependent on, among other things, the type of care that is required. If you are just beginning the research process on how to pay for long-term care, it is helpful to have an idea about the type of care you or your loved one currently requires and anticipate future needs. Learn more at the Paying For Senior Care website:
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Interested in a Business Manager Position with the Church?
As many of you know, Janice McCrary is retiring as the Executive Director/Business Manager. Janice came to us from the congregation and we would love to have another congregant succeed her in the critical staff position of the Business Manager. If you have experience with finance and budgets, staff and payroll, or a strong interest in developing these, we want to talk to you. Please contact Stan Mortimer (srmortimer1@gmail.com), Pastor Randall, Joy in the office or send an email to SPRC@stjohns-abq.org. Also if you are interested helping in this transition but past the wage earning point in your life, we may also need you so please let us know.
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Mobile Food Pantry Manager Needed
The search is underway for a St. John's Mobile Food Pantry manager, to replace Beth and Don Zerwekh, who have faithfully served in this position for several years. Our St. John's Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled for the third Saturday of each month, and the time commitment is approximately 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. On pantry day, the duties include: being available when the Roadrunner delivery truck arrives around 9 or 9:30 a.m.; supervising the placement of food in the FLC; working with volunteers; overseeing the loading of food into clients' cars; minimal follow-up paperwork, and communicating with Roadrunner Food Bank, as needed. The completion of a simple, online food training course is required. Substitutes are available if the manager is out-of-town or on vacation. Beth and Don will be available until August to help train a new manager, but we'd like to get that person(s) on-board, as quickly as possible, to allow time for training. For questions, please contact Beth at craftylady2331@comcast.net.
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St. John's United Methodist Church
2626 Arizona Street NE | Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
Office Hours (call only): Monday - Thursday, 9a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Pastor 24-Hour Hotline | (505)585-5435
Pastor care is available for after hours emergencies. Any congregational care needs, please send those to Pastor Tiffany at thollums@stjohns-abq.org as we all work together to love one another well. Also, if you are interested in being a part of a congregational care team, please contact Pastor Tiffany.
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