Church Bulletin Board
February 10, 2022
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Feeling a heavy emotional weight right now? HELP FOR TODAY could be a place for you.
Grief Group is adopting a new name: Help For Today. Grief and Loss take on many forms and the new name is intended to communicate more than grief about death.
The group will return to meeting weekly this Saturday, February 12 at 10:00 am. We will begin our process through an excellent new book by Beth Taulman Miller, What Loss Can Teach Us: A Sacred Pattern to Growth and Healing.
Some of the chapter titles include: Healthy Grieving, Clean Anger, God as Midwife - Not Rescuer, Shedding and Shredding Shame, The Importance of Community, Embracing Our Bodies (Ridding Ourselves of Body Shaming), and more.
The book is available from Upper Room Books for about $16.00. The book includes the book and the discussion guides.
This week we begin with chapter 1, Good Grief. After 2 years of life in a different reality, we hope that you will join us. Any questions: feel free to contact Kent Jaquette. Phone number and e-mail are in the church directory.
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March 6 is Feeding Sunday at Community of Hope
This spring, Mesa View is forging a new partnership with Community of Hope and First UMC, downtown. On the first Sunday of each month we will provide lunch for the persons experiencing homelessness who make up the congregation at Community of Hope.We are looking for volunteers now.
- Sign up to bring food. Bring loaves of garlic bread, salad, or brownies on the day of the feeding.
- Volunteer to serve food on the first Sunday of the month, starting in March.
You can sign up for either job by clicking here, or contact Aaron Hill at intern@mesaviewumc.org . Our first feeding will be March 6th right after 11 o'clock worship.
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Memory Cafe is set to resume this spring!
It's time for us to get back to the mission of the church and no ministry embodies our commitment to "relationship, service, and witness" better than Memory Cafe. This is a monthly gathering for persons experiencing memory loss and their partners and caregivers. Memory Cafe is a lighthearted gathering that offers support and care to families during a difficult time. It is open to anyone in our community. This is a great place to serve the community and volunteers will be needed.
You do not need to have special knowledge about dementia to help out. Volunteers do need to take the Safe Sanctuaries training if they have not done so in the last year.
Memory Cafe will be one Saturday per month, most likely from 1:30-3:00 PM. We will most likely begin in March, assuming the Omicron wave peaks, as expected, in early February.
If you would like to help out or just want more information, contact Twila Kirkpatrick.
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Mesa View Food Ministry - February is condiment month
Bring ketchup, mayo, mustard, relish, and other nonperishable toppings for sandwiches and burgers. We will donate these items to High Desert Food Pantry in Rio Rancho.
Thank you for your continued support for Mesa View Food Ministry!
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Communications are getting a new look and a new format.
With pandemic restrictions expected to be reduced in the months ahead, and COVID numbers declining, we are exploring a return to normal operations at Mesa View, particularly in the area of communication. Over the next few weeks, perhaps months, you may expect the following:
- The mesaviewumc.com website is being updated with new and current information being added now.
- Starting in March, the newsletter will get a new look and format. We will send a weekly update each Thursday, with a full newsletter on the first week of each month.
- Announcements in the bulletin, social media, and newsletter will be streamlined so that information is accurate and widely circulated.
With so many things changing at once, we appreciate your patience. Please send announcements to pastorjosh@mesaviewumc.org if you lead a group or committee or call the church office with the information.
For more information, contact Pastor Josh.
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January 2022 Finance Report
Mesa View had a financial surplus for January. We're grateful to everyone who gives sacrificially to support the work and ministry of our church. Keep up the good work!
January & YTD:
Offering & Budget Income: $21,216
Expenses: $16,737
Surplus: $4,479
Thank you to everyone for your generosity.
-The Finance Committee
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Ways to give to Mesa View when you shop…
1) Smith’s rewards card – If you have a Smith’s card* that gives you points at their service station and discounts at the store, register online at www.smithscommunityrewards.com, using your Smith’s card number and linking to Mesa View UMC’s nonprofit number which is 21195.
*Customers must have a registered Smith’s rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a customer does not yet have a Smith’s rewards card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Smith’s. 20
2) Buying on Amazon: Next time you want to buy from amazon.com, use your login and sign into smile.amazon.com. Once you log in, on the left top part of the screen where the word ‘SUPPORTING’ shows up, click there and find MESA VIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Always log into smile.amazon.com and a percentage will be sent to the church.
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GIVING STATEMENTS FOR YOUR TAXES
All giving reports were generated and emailed on Tuesday, January 25th.
There is a .pdf file attached to the email that you can download and print for use with your taxes. There were 15 more that were mailed out. If you are having difficulty printing your statement, please call the office 505-898-3506 or email office@mesaviewumc.org to request a printed copy mailed to you.
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CHOIR!
Choir practice is at 7:30pm on Thursdays in the
Worship Center. We are having a great time being back together and we invite anyone interested in singing to come for the fun!
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Crafting Quilting Group meets on the second Saturday of the month in room D. Beginning and experienced sewists are welcome as well as knitters, crocheters. This informal gathering is for fellowship and a love of creating. Please feel free to call the church office at 898-3506 and leave your name, phone number and that you are interested in this group. Someone will call you back to discuss details.
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SCRAPBOOKING
Three more meetings scheduled. Please come.
4th Saturdays from 1 PM to 5 PM in Room D.
February 26
March 26
April 23
No meetings in May, June, July and August.
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Need help getting to a medical appointment? The Wild Bunch is here to help.
The Wild Bunch men's group is sponsoring a new ministry to drive individuals to and from medical appointments. To arrange a ride, contact Jim Bauman at (937) 367-6488 or jbauman2045@gmail.com. You may also contact the church office. Any church member is also welcome to be a driver. Contact Jim Bauman for details.
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Join us for Worship Online
The worship service begins on Facebook at 11 am, livestreaming. After the 11:00 am service the new worship video will be posted on YouTube as quickly as possible.
Facebook Group Page is here.
Be sure to like us on one or both.
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Need to reach the church? Here's how:
Congregational care or prayer requests:
Church office manager: office@mesaviewumc.org
Phone: 505-898-3506
Be sure to leave a message if we don't answer and we'll quickly call you back!
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Worship Continues In-Person and Online this week:
This past Sunday we had 35 at the 8:30 AM service and 23 at the 11 o'clock service. As of Monday, January 31, we had 38 views on Facebook.
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Worship Volunteers for
February 6, Sunday:
8:30 AM Acolyte: Belinda Foley; Usher: Linda Simon ; Lay Reader: Mary Hoover ; Media: Farris Collins
11:00 AM Usher: Mary Padilla ; Lay Reader: Linda Bonnel ; Media: Camille Carrillo ; Camera: Gabi and Doug Hill
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CHURCH MEETINGS ZOOM AND IN PERSON
Universal Password or Passcode for Zoom is 1234
MONDAY.......................................................................................................................
Coffee with the Pastor on ZOOM: Monday, 9 AM zoom id 105-809-638
Men's Small Group on ZOOM: Monday at 7 PM, meeting id is 951-9645-0216
TUESDAY.........................................................................................................................
Plant the Seed Team in person: First and Third Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in room D - FEB 15
Finance Committee on ZOOM: Second Tuesday at 6:00 PM, mtg id 853 5588 2516
Board of Trustees on ZOOM: Second Tuesday at 7:00 PM,
meeting id 851 6374 4049
WEDNESDAY.................................................................................................................
In Person Small Group: Wednesday at 4 PM in room D - STARTING MARCH 2
Sisters In Christ Small Group on ZOOM: Wednesday at 6:30 PM
meeting id is 988 0344 7892
THURSDAY.....................................................................................................................
Thursday Evening Bible Study on ZOOM: Thursday at 6:30 PM meeting id 783-323-446
Wild Bunch Men's Group in person: Thursdays at 7:30 AM The group is meeting
in person in Room D
Choir Practice in person: Thursdays at 7:30 PM in the Worship Center
SATURDAY...................................................................................................................
Grief Group in person: First and Third Saturdays at 10 AM room F FEB 19
Crafting Group in person: Second Saturdays from 10 AM -1 PM -
This group is meeting in person in room D - FEB 12
Scrap Booking Group in person: Fourth Saturdays, room D, 1 PM - 5 PM.
FEB 26, MAR 26, APR 23
SUNDAY ......................................................................................................................
Traditional Worship Service in person: 8:30 AM in the worship center
Mixed Blessings Sunday School in person: Sundays at 9:45 PM in room K.
Meeting in person!
Modern Worship Service in person: 11:00 AM in the worship center
Youth Group in person: Sundays at noon, Room D
Leadership Council: Third Sunday at 12:30 PM, meeting ID 828 6243 4585 - FEB 20
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Current COVID Policy
- Seating will continue to be spaced 6 feet apart. Please sit with your household.
- While the public health order is in effect, please wear masks whenever indoors.
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Make a difference with your generosity. Here's how.
The best way to give is electronically. It is instant, safe, and simple. To go to our giving page, click here.
You may also mail checks to:
Mesa View UMC
4701 Montano, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
We are so grateful for your generosity during this difficult time. Please know that Mesa View is making a big difference and pioneering new ways of being in ministry with the congregation and with our neighbors.
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Joys, concerns and requests for prayer. |
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From Chris & Muffy C: for Gerry L's grandson Aaron D who has ALS and needs our prayers for hope
Also Muffy's friend's son David who had an accident at work with coworker Thomas hurt as well. David is home, Thomas in critical condition
From Aaron H: for healing for his grandma Barbara Ann who has COVID
From Rick & Kristi C: Silvia and family in Mexico upon her brother's passing
Also continued healing for Branson & Diane with COVID
Also for the committees and their new members - that they are fruitful in the new year.
From Kent J: for Tim's grandpa who had a foot amputated.
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Ongoing Concerns:
The Hannons, Ruth H, Kay W,
Gerry L, Sharon Ma and her grandson David M, Cindy K’s sister Susie, Judie J
Families to pray for this week:
Irine F
Gerard G
Mary G
Jim & Pat G
Deborah Ge
Dee Ge
Carol G
Jeannette G
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Worship for this Sunday
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE:
The Life Cycle of Faith
Message: Family Life: Entire Sanctification
Scriptures: Philippians 3:12-21
and Matthew 19:16-30
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Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing afright you,
All things are passing
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.
-- Theresa of Avila
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