January 21, 2022
Mountain Cathedrals Hike Tomorrow at
Sandstone Bluffs in El Malpais

We are planning a Mountain Cathedrals hike for tomorrow, Saturday, January 22 at Sandstone Bluffs in El Malapais National Monument near Grants, NM. We’ll descend from a beautiful overlook, hike below several prominent sandstone arches, gingerly walk on a recent lava flow, cross an arch for those not too acrophobic, then enjoy ridge top views on the final leg.

Consider: We see this scenery as a snapshot in time, where a day is brief in the life of this place. Much of the Bible was written before the recent lava was extruded. Yet each day is important. Let us live in and be thankful for this day as we learn from yesterday and prepare for tomorrow.

Difficulty: Moderate (4 miles, some scrambling, some off-trail).   Meet at St. John’s (East parking lot) at 7:30 a.m. to carpool or drive individually; return by about 4:30 p.m. Bring a solid lunch and prepare for cool weather. Please RSVP and direct questions to Mike Furnish, CLM (mdfurnish@comcast.net). Save the date: The next Mountain Cathedrals hike will be Saturday, February 19.
Youth Kickoff to Spring This Sunday

Youth kickoff for the Spring semester will be this Sunday, January 23, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. We'll celebrate the start of the semester with an '80s Mystery Party! Youth are invited to come dressed in their favorite '80s attire ready to solve a mystery.

If you are interested in receiving the youth newsletter with updates about this event and other youth events, please email Pastor Tiffany at thollums@stjohns-abq.org.  
Study The Lord's Prayer, New Book and Videos by Adam Hamilton: Join Us This Sunday

Family Spirit Sunday School class invites you to join us in person in room 257 on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. as we study: The Lord’s Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught.

This Sunday, January 23, we are wrapping our discussion of Chapter 1. There is still time to join us at the start of the book and video series. Please watch this quick introduction video (just two minutes long) by Rev. Adam Hamilton, about his newly published book.

Between now and Palm Sunday, we will be studying this new book and video series. In class, over the next two months, we will watch videos (and then discuss) the 6 sermons by Adam Hamilton in 2018, that later became this new book. You can click here to watch the sermons for free, and click here to explore the study... Read the full article on this study.
Women's Bible Study on Determined, Living Like Jesus in Every Moment Begins February 9

Our next Women’s Bible Study will be on the book Determined, living like Jesus in every moment by Heather M. Dixon.

  • February 9 – March 23 (7 weeks)
  • Class meets IN-PERSON on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Facilitator: Dara Bell
  • Cost: purchase study guide
  • Register by emailing donnabruce@comcast.net

Imagine waking up every single day convinced that the twenty-four hours ahead of you are a precious gift to be used wisely. Now imagine that you know exactly how to spend them to be a force for God’s good. How, then, do we walk out unwavering joy-filled faith every day, determined to let go of the things that keep us from experiencing abundant life and fulfilling the plans God has for us? The answers are found in following the footsteps of the One who lived fully, because He was determined that we might do the same.
Free COVID Tests Available Through USPS

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:

  • Limit of one order per residential address
  • One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
  • Orders will ship free starting in late January

Click here to order your free COVID-19 tests today.
January Special Offering: Weekend Meals for Zuni Elementary
 
In the past few months, Pastor Tiffany, Chef Tim, and members of the missions committee have been putting together nutritious light meals for needy students at Zuni. The students receive the meals before they go home for the weekend. These meals focus on nutritious foods, such as fruit and milk that doesn't require refrigeration, which can be expensive.

Because more children have been added to the "needs" list for the Zuni Weekend Meal Bags project, we are in continual need of food items in pop-top, single-serve sizes. Now instead of 20 students, we will serve 40. In January, we're collecting monetary donations as well as breakfast items for the bags including oatmeal, individual shelf-stable chocolate and white milk, single-serve cereal boxes, and granola or breakfast bars. Please place your donations in the wire bins located in the Hospitality Center.

This month, we at St. John's can provide more funds for more hungry students right next door! Please give generously.
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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.