Next Jazz Vespers Service is Tomorrow
Our next Jazz Vespers service will be held this Saturday, February 12, at 5 p.m. in our Sanctuary and live-streamed online. Jazz Vespers is a unique, meditative worship service
that features some of New Mexico’s best professional jazz musicians. This month we'll hear music from Christine Fawson (trumpet), Robert Lah (piano), Colin Deuble (bass), Cal Haines (drums) and our very own Therese Macali as the lead vocalist. Click the button below to watch Jazz Vespers live at the time of the event.
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Youth Super Bowl Party This Sunday
The Youth Super Bowl "the Bagels vs the Spams" party is this Sunday from 4 p.m. to the end of the game. We will have a cold Tailgate party outside of the Family Life Center, and play games while watching the big game inside the FLC. We hope to see you then!
There will be no youth group next Sunday, February 20 - Enjoy the long weekend.
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Apollo5 Returns to St. John's This Sunday
St. John's presents Apollo5, for their second appearance on "Music at St. John's." The internationally award-winning British vocal ensemble delights audiences with versatile and engaging performances on the concert platform, singing repertoire ranging from renaissance, classical and contemporary choral music to folk, jazz and pop.
Tickets to the live performance are $10 each.
Live attendees must show proof of vaccination at the door, and must remain masked during the performance.
Tickets to the livestream are $10 PER HOUSEHOLD.
The livestream link will be emailed to purchasers 24 hours in advance, and the concert will be available to view online until February 28.
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Free Bike Giveaway for Kids on February 19
There will be a free bike giveaway for kids on Saturday, February 19, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church. Bikes have been refurbished and made ready for giveaway and will be passed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to see the flyer for this event and for the church address.
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Mountain Cathedrals Hike/Snowshow on February 19
Our next Mountain Cathedrals Hike/Snowshoe will be on Saturday, February 19, at the Tree Springs Trail in the Sandia Mountains.
Logistics: Meet at 7:30 a.m. at St. John’s UMC east parking lot or 8:10 a.m. at the Tree Springs Trailhead on the Crest Road (please contact organizer in either case). Plan to be back to the cars by 2:00 p.m. Hike is about 4 miles round trip, elevation gain 1,000 feet, so moderate - strenuous. Bring masks, lunch, water, sun protection. Snowshoes may not be required depending on weather before the hike. (Snowshoes can be rented at places like REI)
In times when many things are uncertain (even the snow!), consider how the Lord is certainly by our side. Please join us for this hike of meditation, sweat, and peace. Organizer: Mike Furnish, 505-440-7292; mdfurnish@comcast.net.
Save the Date: The next Mountain Cathedrals hike will be Saturday, March 19.
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Women's Bible Study on Entering the Passion of Jesus, Beginner's Guide to Holy Week
Begins February 22
Our Lenten study for Women’s Bible Study will be on Entering the Passion of Jesus, Beginner's Guide to Holy Week by Amy-Jill Levine.
- February 22 - April 5 (7 weeks)
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Class meets over ZOOM on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Maximum number for class is 16
- Facilitator: Barbara Stanfield
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Register by emailing donnabruce@comcast.net
Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great reward. Jesus risked his reputation when he entered Jerusalem in a victory parade. He risked his life when he dared to teach in the Temple. His followers risked everything when they left behind their homes, or anointed him with costly perfume. In Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story. She shows us how the text raises ethical and spiritual questions for the reader, and how we all face risk in our Christian experience.
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Mobile Food Pantry Date Changed to February 26
Roadrunner Food Bank is closed for President's Day and will not be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry on our regular weekend (which was scheduled for Saturday, February 19). Instead, we will be hosting the Mobile Food Pantry at our Family Life Center on the following Saturday, February 26. Distribution will be the usual time of 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.
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Youth and Parent Confirmation Meeting on February 27
Our youth and parent confirmation meeting will be Sunday, February 27 at 6:10 p.m. following youth group in the FLC. This is for ANY youth who would like to learn about being confirmed.
What is confirmation you might ask? Well, it is an important time in which youth learn about their faith, what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, church membership in the Body of Christ and here specifically at St. John's UMC , and is a rite of passage of sorts in the life of the church. At this meeting, we will work together to find days and times that work for the classes which will likely extend into the fall with special projects and a retreat that the youth can work on through the summer with mentors. Also, please bring ideas of 2-3 adults in the church that you would like to consider as a mentor: someone who has been an example of Christian faith for your youth if they know of any. If not, I know some great mentors! I will then personally reach out to the mentors and explain the process of confirmation to them.
And please feel free to pass along this invitation to any other youth who might be interested. We are opening this class up to any youth age person who is interested and hasn't been confirmed. If you would like more information, please reach out to Pastor Tiffany (thollums@stjohns-abq.org).
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Thank You to Everyone Taking Part in Providing Weekend Meal Bags for Zuni Students
Doesn’t it hurt your heart to think that some kids may not have food to eat over the weekends? Well, St. John’s is helping to tackle this problem by providing weekend meal bags for food fragile Zuni Elementary School kids to take home on Fridays.
The Tai Chi Class participated by stuffing weekend lunch bags for Zuni students this week. Our Preschool students and families are also helping the effort by providing food to include, so a special thank you to them as well! Thank you to all who contribute food and money and labor to this project! It is so appreciated.
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Thank You From United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women of St. John's want to thank our church family for their help and support during our Rummage and Creche Sales in 2021. Because of your support we were able to donate over $10,000 to local agencies serving the less fortunate in our community. Here is a list of those to whom we donated - Silver Horizons, Saranam, SAFE House, McCurdy Ministries, New Beginnings, Zuni Weekend meals, UNMH Maternity Clinic, Cuidando los Ninos, Women's Housing Coalition, Family Promise of Albuquerque, Methodist Children's Home, Zuni school supplies, Garden Ministry, Four Winds Rehabilitation and La Posada Providincia. We look forward to seeing you next July at our annual rummage sale.
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Virtual Prayer Quilt
George and BJ Cobb are the recipients for the prayer quilt currently on display.
In lieu of tying knots, please pray this prayer (or your own prayer) for George and BJ: "Father, as we say farewell to George and BJ, we entrust them into your care. We pray for happiness and joy to be ahead of them, for wisdom and guidance to be beside them, and for grace and truth to be behind them, pushing them onwards into your goodness. Amen.”
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February Special Offering: Covenant with Missionaries
February is the month we have the opportunity to continue our support of the two United Methodist Missionaries listed below. You can visit St. John's website to learn more about them both.
First, Desiree Segura-April. She lives in Honduras with her husband (also a UMC missionary) and son Nikolas. She is a Resource Person for Children at Risk Ministries in Latin America and the Caribbean. She partners with churches and other organizations to provide safe places for children to experience holistic and creative Christian education. Click here to listen to an interview with Desiree.
Our second missionary is Dr. Belinda Forbes. She and her husband (also a doctor) and their two daughters live in Managua, Nicaragua. She works with Accion Medica Christiana (AMC), a Nicaraguan Christian Medical group, which specializes in health and development in impoverished rural communities. As a dentist, Dr. Forbes works with a community based primary dental health program where she also mentors volunteers and interfaces with AMC's international partner organizations. Click here to watch a video update from Belinda.
So this month, we have the opportunity to help people who don't have access to medical and dental services, and to help children who need a safe and loving place in the midst of often chaotic lives to learn about God's love. Please give generously.
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Paper Products for Silver Horizons
Our partnership with Silver Horizons has truly been a blessing to us at St. John's, as Rev. Randall and Rev. Tiffany recently expressed. Throughout February, let's keep this blessed momentum going by collecting the following items for the low-income seniors served by Silver Horizons: toilet tissue, kleenex, paper towels, aluminum foil, plastic wrap or press 'n seal wrap, and kitchen-size trash bags. Please place your donations in the wire baskets located in the Hospitality Center. We truly thank you for your continued generosity!
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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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