New Ministry! St. John's Jammers
A new ministry will be starting at St. John’s. This is a small group event focused on fellowship and playing instruments and singing. All levels are welcome. If you have a dusty guitar with only three strings or if you used to play the banjo and want to try polishing those forgotten skills this ministry is for you. If you are an outstanding guitar player, but want to work on some mandolin skills this ministry is for you. We will set a time for meeting once we see who wants to participate. Email Chuck Phillips to get on an email list or for questions.
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New Ministry! Slow Roll St. John's
A new ministry is starting at St. John’s UMC. This is a bike riding ministry focused on fellowship, a little exercise and getting to know the neighborhood around St. John’s and maybe beyond. The ride will be between 5 and 10 miles at under 10 miles per hour. We will meet at the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. The first ride will be Saturday, October 16. Helmets will be required. For information contact Chuck Phillips at 252-916-0958.
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"Sock-tober" at St. John's
Go ahead, St. John's, sock it to us! Our Missions Team has declared October as "Sock-tober", and we're collecting new socks in all sizes, infant through adult. We're hoping to distribute a nice assortment of "warm and comfy" socks to several organizations, such as: Locker #505, Zuni Elementary, Community of Hope, Rescue Mission, and others. We hope you'll respond in a big way and truly "knock our socks off"! We're so very grateful for your generosity.
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Silver Horizons Food Collection
Once again, our Missions Team is organizing monthly food collections, and the one we've chosen for October is Silver Horizons, which serves low-income seniors, many of whom are raising grandchildren. As they try to stretch their food dollars, let's help them a bit by purchasing a few food items for them as part of our regular grocery shopping. Any non-perishable food items are always welcomed and appreciated, but this month, we're especially focusing on collecting: hearty canned soups and stews containing meat and/or vegetables, canned pasta containing meat (such as ravioli or spaghetti), and shelf-stable milk. Drop off your donations in the wire bins located in the Hospitality Center. Thank you!
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Update Your Email With St. John's
In the next few weeks we will be activating church profiles for each person in our congregation through our new management system called Church Community Builder. Once your church profile is activated, you will be able to login using the email address we have on file for you. We realize that we do not have current email address for everyone who would like to participate, so to make this process happen as smoothly as possible we are asking everyone to please send their current email address to Nicole Creaturo at ncreaturo@stjohns-abq.org. Click here to watch our video about our new system called Church Community Builder and what our church profiles have to offer.
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Ladies Book Club Meets October 4
The Ladies Book Club meets Monday, October 4, at 1 p.m. in Room 245. We will be discussing “Paris Letters” by Janice MacLeod. The main character decides she is suffering burnout with her job and wants to move to Paris for two years. How much money will she need and how will she save that much? And she doesn’t know any French! If you enjoy reading, you are welcome to join us this next week. Email Ann for more information.
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Monday Morning Music with Matt
Join St. John's UMC Music Director Matt Greer Monday mornings at 9 a.m. on our YouTube channel as he talks about what's going on in the music ministry, and about music in general!
This Monday, October 4, he will welcome special guest Barnaby Smith, conductor, countertenor, and co-founder and Artistic Director of the internationally-acclaimed a cappella group VOCES8.
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Join Us for Thursday Noontime Livestream Concerts!
The St. John’s Music Ministry is resuming noontime livestream concerts, on Thursday beginning October 7. Join us from your home or workplace on our YouTube channel, and be prepared to donate to Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless!
October 7
Aaron Howe, baritone
Jim Ahrend, piano
Music of Aaron Copland and Ralph Vaughan Williams
October 14
Fred Sturm, pianist
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Learn About New Beginnings October 7
What do you know about New Beginnings (Navajo United Methodist Center) in Farmington? Did you know they provide transitional living for survivors and families of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking? Melissa Tarazon, director of New Beginnings, will be our speaker for United Methodist Women on Thursday, October 7, via Zoom, at 10:30 a.m. Melissa will provide an update of the successes and challenges of the program, as well as the ways in which we can be supportive of their efforts, especially since New Beginnings is one of our National UMW Mission Institutions. As always, we welcome guests at our meetings, including men. To receive the Zoom invitation, please contact Regina Hampton at hamptonmason1@msn.com. (Please note: UMW Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 6, at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom.)
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Congregational Care Meeting October 8
If you are providing any type of Congregational Care (visits, food, grocery pick up, rides to Dr., etc etc etc), come join a Zoom Meeting October 8 at 7 p.m. to introduce yourself to our new Congregational Care Coordinator Joe Marshall and say "hello". Our hope is through this introduction, Joe will know who is already providing care and know who to reach out to when there is a need. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please send a quick email to Joe at care@stjohns-abq.org with your contact information and what you are currently involved with for Congregational Care. Click the button below to register for the meeting and receive the Zoom meeting link.
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Jolly Elders Meet on October 13
The Jolly Elders are an adult group, usually over 50 years in age (but adults of all ages are welcome) that meets on the second Wednesday of every month from September through May at 11 a.m. (usually in Room 245). We are oriented to fellowship and being both informed and entertained by a monthly program.
On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. we will enjoy a program by Pastor Randall, entitled "What's Up With All of These Upcoming United Methodist Church Conferences for 2022?: Latest Updates at What Might Happen at General Conference and South Central Jurisdictional Conference." Masks are required at the meeting.
Due to new church security regulations for this weekday mid-day meeting, everyone must park their vehicles and enter St. John's UMC on the west side (the Arizona Street side) of the church.
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Next Mobile Food Pantry on October 16
Road Runner Food Bank offers a monthly food distribution on the 3rd Saturday of each month at our Family Life Center. The next Mobile Food Pantry will be on Saturday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m. There will be approximately 50 pounds of food for 50 households available and food will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. This is a FREE service for people in need of food assistance. Please share with anyone who might benefit from this program! Click here to read the full flyer.
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October Special Offering:
World Communion Offering
This month we will be remembering out unity with Christians around the world. Our special gifts will go to students like Kennedy who lost her father when she was eight and her family struggled to find enough to eat. But with the help of her church, Lotus UMC in Maryland, and a World Communion scholarship, Kennedy is on her way to giving back to the community as a physician.
Far away in Nigeria, Obinna grew up without electricity or clean water. Yet, today with the help of the Global United Methodist Church via a World Communion scholarship, he is studying to be an engineer.
Nelson Mandela once said,"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." Please give generously any time in the month of October.
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Virtual Prayer Quilt
Deb Thomas and family (niece of Joyce and David Apple) are the recipients for the prayer quilt currently on display.
In lieu of tying knots, please pray this prayer (or your own prayer) for Deb and her family: "Heavenly Father, we ask that you comfort Deb and her family during this sad time and may the light of your presence be a continual source of consolation. Amen.”
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE for Disciple Connections is Thursday at 10 a.m. for the Friday weekly edition. Click here to send your articles to editor Nicole Creaturo.
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St. John's United Methodist Churc
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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