New Children's Worship and Nursery Available for 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Services
Starting this Sunday, October 24, we are starting something new and really exciting for children ages 3-5th grade: Children's Worship at the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services! Kids will be invited to worship with their parents and then will be dismissed during the offering to join Pastor Tiffany for Children's worship in the new Children's Chapel (located in Room 234). What is Children's Worship you might ask? It is a time for children to worship God in the ways that kids naturally experience the world around them: through play, wonder, art, fun, laughter, music, dance and friendship. We will be having creative worship that will involve kids of all ages and also use worship art to create a beautiful worship space specifically made by our kids here at St. John's UMC. Also, keep your eyes open in sanctuary and FLC for some art 'blessings' from Children's Worship.
Parents, feel free to walk your child to the Children's Chapel during the offertory if this might help with the 'newness'. Kids can also meet Pastor Tiffany at the back of the sanctuary at 11 a.m. or the left back door of the FLC at 9:30 a.m. on their own. We would love to have adults volunteer to help with this wonderful new experience. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Tiffany (thollums@stjohns-abq.org).
And as always, nursery is available during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services for children ages 2 and under in Room 236.
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Charge Conference Scheduled for November 7: Sign Up on Sunday
Our “regularly scheduled” Charge Conference has been set for Sunday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the Family Life Center with Rev. Craig Cockrell (Albuquerque District Superintendent) presiding. Our fantastic Food Ministry team will be providing a light meal starting at 6 p.m. (just prior to the meeting portion of the evening), and we ask folks to RSVP either by contacting Mary Garcia in the church office or signing up using one of the sign-up sheets at the hospitality desk in the narthex or with the ushers at the Abide service so we can get a reasonably accurate headcount.
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Practice of Presence Cancelled Today
There will be no Practice of Presence zoom meeting today, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. This group will resume meetings next week, on October 29.
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Nursery Seeking Volunteers
Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve? The nursery is offered during 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services (in room 236 upstairs) and serving in the nursery is a wonderful way for you to serve the church and to also be blessed as you care for these little ones who are so precious to us. If you are interested in serving, please contact Pastor Tiffany (thollums@stjohns-abq.org). Even if you are able to serve one service once a month, this would be such a gift to give to parents as they come to worship.
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Prayer Shawls Are Available Again in the Hospitality Center
For many years the Ladies Needle Arts program has knitted/crocheted shawls for those who are physically, emotionally, and spiritually in need. With the reopening of activities here at St. John's, the basket of shawls has been once again placed in the Hospitality Center where anyone can choose one. If one of our prayer shawls would make a difference in someone’s life, they are there for that purpose. Blessings for the comfort they give.
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Family Promise Parking Lot Sale:
Volunteers Needed
Family Promise is having a rummage sale!! If you are cleaning out your closets or need items to fill your home, please come to this amazing fundraising event. The Sale is November 12 & 13 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the new Family Promise Day Center: 1516 San Pedro Dr. NE. Volunteers are needed. Click the button below to sign up and click here to see the event flyer.
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Learning About St. John's:
Orient/Reorient Class Starts Soon!
What:
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Class 1: Christian Beliefs (October 31, 2021)
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Class 2: Methodist History and Beliefs (November 7, 2021)
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Class 3: St. John’s Programs and Organization (November 14, 2021)
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Class 4: Where do I fit in? What can I contribute? (November 21, 2021)
When: Each Sunday 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Rooms 149/151
Who: Anyone (visitors, prospective members, new members, old members) who want to know what we believe and do as members of St. John’s congregation.
How: Interactive discussion
Contact: Jack or Carol Nuzum (jcnuzum@juno.com; 505-265-5241) Call or email Jack or Carol soon so we can plan or sign up Sunday in the Hospitality Center.
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Call to Action from the Social Concerns Committee: Vote in Local Election
The United Methodist Church believes that voting is a matter of faith, citizenship, and democracy. It is a kind of prayer and faithful testament to the belief that every citizen bears a responsibility and equal right to determine the future of governance in society.
All eligible U.S. Citizens who are residents of New Mexico are encouraged to register to vote in the State of New Mexico using their current home address, and to vote in the upcoming Regular Local Election on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Click here to read the full article and access links to register to vote and find voting locations.
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Sunday Youth Events & Retreat Form Due Date
Don't miss our Youth events happening this Sunday! This week our theme is Costume Night! Our Sunday events include Youth Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. where we'll study Cartoons and the Bible, Sonrise Choir rehearsal at 3 p.m. and Solid Ground Youth Costume Night from 4 - 6 p.m.
Don't forget that forms are due for our Youth Fall Retreat on October 24. Click here to visit our website, learn more about our Youth Retreat and download your retreat forms, which can be emailed to Associate Pastor Tiffany Hollums at thollums@stjohns-abq.org.
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Monday Morning Music with Matt
Click here to join St. John's UMC Music Director Matt Greer Monday mornings at 9 a.m. on our YouTube as he talks about what's going on in the music ministry, and about music in general!
This Monday, October 25, he will be joined by St. Louis conductor, music educator, and radio host Maria A. Ellis.
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World Community Day Celebration
Via Zoom on November 5
Church Women United, an ecumenical Christian women’s movement, will be gathering for the World Community Day celebration on Friday, November 5th at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The theme is “New Places, New Faces at the Table” The speaker will be Jessica Corley, Asylum/Refugee Program Director for ABQ FaithWorks Collaborative. She and her cadre of volunteers are working with those seeking asylum from Latin America, Mexico and refugees from Afghanistan. She will be sharing what “makes for success” for those seeking safety and better opportunities. Breakout groups will be centering on stories participants know about immigrants who have progressed and what in their experience has been most helpful. Please join us! If you are already on the CWU email list, the Zoom link will be sent to you 3-4 days prior to the celebration. If you are NOT on the regular CWU email list, please contact Marilyn Stoops at mstoops@swcp.com or 505-265-8358 to be added to the Zoom list so you can participate!
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Hundreds of Crèches Await You! Special Event on November 6
As we prepare our hearts and minds for the upcoming Advent season, we hope you'll make plans to visit the Family Life Center on Saturday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a very special event! Your St. John's UMW will present hundreds of nativity sets, beautifully displayed, for your viewing and buying pleasure. This huge collection of crèches has been generously donated to our UMW by the family of Joann Dodd, and we think you'll be amazed at the wide variety of styles, shapes, textures and colors! (We'll have baked goods for sale, too.) All proceeds from this sale will benefit our many UMW mission projects, so we hope we can count on your support. See you on then!
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Preschool News
Greeting Church Family!
Thank you for the beautiful Balloon Bouquet, the Flowers, and the very sweet Card we received! The sentiment in the card was so wonderful. Our Preschool Staff were very surprised and grateful! We are very excited that we received our first payment this week! Wow!
One sad note, we had to close this week for a positive COVID test result. We miss our families very much and praying for them daily. So far, everyone is doing well.
This next week the Preschool will be having a decade’s party! Each classroom has chosen a decade and will be dressing up, having a fun snack and dance parties. Each classroom will be exploring ideas from the past and sharing about their family history. May be during some of the exploring we will find out about those 80’s hairstyles.
Our next Theme will be “Giving Thanks”. We want you to know how Grateful we are for all of you!!!
Blessings and Peace,
Cathy Lubold Preschool Director
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St. John’s UMC Preschool Mission Statement
One mission of St. John’s UMC is to provide and be supportive of a loving and nurturing Christian environment for high-quality preschool education for children in the community. St. John’s Preschool Plus provides opportunities for Preschool families to participate in the life and ministries of the Church.
Preschool Mission Statement
To nurture and support children and families and to provide a high-quality preschool experience in a Christian environment.
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Virtual Prayer Quilt
Susan Chaudoir (friend of Elda Pinsonneault) is the recipient for the prayer quilt currently on display.
In lieu of tying knots, please pray this prayer (or your own prayer) for Susan: "Heavenly Father, please give Susan the hope and courage she needs today and every day. Comfort her pain, calm her fears and surround her with your peace. Amen.”
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE for Disciple Connections is Wednesday evening 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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