January 20, 2023

Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday

Our next Mobile Food Pantry is Saturday, January 21. Volunteers arrive around 9:30 a.m. and distribution begins at about 10:15 a.m., depending on the time the truck arrives. We are usually finished by noon.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Debby Smith at 505-554-4238 or dysmith0427@gmail.com.

Roadrunner Food Bank’s fundraiser, Souper Bowl is returning this year, on February 4. For more information go to https://www.rrfb.org/souper-bowl.

Memorial Service for Jon Hohnstein on Saturday

There will be a memorial service held for St. John’s member, Jon Hohnstein, on Saturday, January 21, at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Sanctuary. All are invited to join in this service of remembrance for Jon.

Celebration of Life for Nick Luchetti on Sunday

There will be a Celebration of Life for Nick Luchetti, on Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m. in St. John’s Family Life Center. All are invited to join.

Recognition Reception for Janice McCrary

on Sunday

Join us Sunday, January 22, in the SonShine Café after the Abide service to thank Janice for her great service to St. John's as the Executive Director from 2018 to 2022. The health of our financial systems and business processes is due to her tireless efforts. Cards are welcome!

Memorial Service for Betty Easley January 28

A memorial service for Betty Easley will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 10 a.m. in St. John's Sanctuary. Betty was a member of St. John's for 65 years and all are invited to come celebrate her life.

Omelet Bar Mix and Match January 29

The next Omelet Bar Mix-and-Match is going to be a week later than usual in January due to a busy schedule on the fourth Sunday. You can get a made to order 3 egg or egg white omelet that you can choose to fill with a generous selection of meats and veggies plus a piece of toast with jam or butter. All for just $7 per omelet with a drink included! Omelet Bar is in The SonShine Cafe between 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy a quality, made from scratch breakfast and great conversation around the cafe tables with folks from all 3 Sunday services! 

We need volunteers to take money and be a runner—no running required. Use the button below to sign up to volunteer. If you have any questions, text or call Nancy Douglas de Baca at 505-238-5895.

Memorial Service for Susan Cockrell February 3

Susan Cockrell, wife of former pastor Rev. Craig Cockrell, has passed away. A memorial service will be held for Susan in St. John's Sanctuary on Friday, February 3, at 11 a.m. If you would like to send Rev. Cockrell a condolence card, please send it to the New Mexico Conference office at 11816 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112--5614.

Family Pretzel Day February 4

Come, twist with us... pretzels, that is! Our United Women in Faith is hosting Family Pretzel Day on Saturday, February 4, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Family Life Center. Each person will receive enough ready-to-twist dough for three pretzels. We'll learn the significance of pretzels in the Christian Lenten season, as well as participate in a craft. To ensure that we have enough dough for all participants, reservations are required no later than January 31. To make reservations, please contact Linn Furnish at 505-884-6626 or swimsew@comcast.net. Be sure to include the number of reservations you need. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We'll be "rollin' in the dough" on February 4, and we hope you'll "rise to the occasion" and join us! Everyone is welcome, so please invite friends and family members.

Congregational Care Meeting February 5

The next Congregational Care Group meeting will be held on Sunday, February 5, in the Library (room 230) immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service. For questions, please contact Tiffany Hollums at thollums@stjohns-abq.org.

Women's Bible Study Nothing Wasted, God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn't Starts February 7

The next Women's Bible Study will be on the book Nothing Wasted, God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn’t by Kasey Van Norman. Class details:

• February 7 - March 14 (6 weeks), Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., IN-PERSON
• Facilitator: Barbara Stanfield
• Register by emailing donnabruce@comcast.net, signing up at the Hospitality Center on Sundays or calling the Church Office (505-883-9717)
• Participants will purchase their own books

Do you ever wonder what God could do with your regrets, sorrows, failures, or broken past? Have you ever been confused about why God would allow something to happen? Perhaps you feel your story is either too scandalous or too boring to be used by God in a powerful way. In this Bible study, Kasey Van Norman presents God as a mixed-media artist who knows exactly how to use all the unlovely pieces, gracefully gathering the broken bits and scraps of our lives to create a masterpiece of redemption. Kasey takes the pressure off of outing our past, instead revealing God as the perfecter of everything that brings us shame or pain. God does not care if we are the reason for or the recipient of our messes--he wants us to understand the magnitude of receiving his grace and trust him to transform our pain into something glorious! With God, nothing is wasted.

Fish Fry Dinners are Back in 2023!

Fish Fry Dinners are ON for 2023! Can you imagine once again tasting that fried fish, fresh veggies and the desserts? YUM! The dinners are on Fridays, February 24 - March 31, from 4-7 p.m., so be sure to mark your calendars! The cost is $14 per person for adults and $7 per child (10 and under). The menu will remain the same. If you want to help out at the dinners, come by the Hospitality Center to sign up beginning January 29.

ADVANCED TICKET SALES

Due to popular demand, we offer the congregation the opportunity to purchase advanced fish fry dinner tickets as gifts for people you would like to invite. These tickets will be available at the Hospitality Center beginning January 29. No reservations are needed for the fish fry dinners; you can purchase your ticket at the door. Ticket prices are $14 for adults and $7 per child (10 and under).

QUESTIONS?

For all information pertaining to the Fish Fry, contact Wayne at jwshirleyabq@gmail.com. 

Join Tai Chi in 2023

Happy 2023! Hope your New Year is off to a great start. If you want an easy way to keep a New Year’s resolution, St. John’s Tai Chi class is the answer. This class meets every Thursday in the Family Life Center from 10-11 a.m. Tai Chi does not require a particular level of physical fitness or coordination. It may be done standing or seated with some modifications. No special clothing or equipment is needed. All age groups are welcome to join us. You don't have to be a member of St. John’s to join the class. Classes are only $3 ea (payable by cash or check upon arrival). If you have questions, contact Kathleen Goodwin at  kathleen_sta@yahoo.com or 505-220-4814.

January Special Offering: El Calvario

Border Ministries



El Calvario United Methodist Church (Las Cruces) is on the historic Camino Real Trail and has been "serving the poor, welcoming the stranger and giving hope to the captive" (Matthew 25) for many years. These days it provides a vital place of hope and help for immigrants and refugees, providing emergency services such as food, clothing, shelter, medical services, transportation. Longer term ministries such as the Resiliency and Well-Being Program focus on job training, education, advocacy, and helping to provide a cultural bridge to new lives in the USA. 

In January we have the opportunity to do something to relieve the suffering at the border, both short term and long term, by providing much needed financial support for El Calvario ministries. Please give generously.

Our Goal: Full Tummies!

Hungry kids learn better when their tummies are full, and that's the goal of the Zuni Weekend Meal Bag Project. The Zuni school counselor has identified 45 children at our "neighbor" school who likely suffer from food scarcity on weekends. Our weekend meal bags help address this problem. We have a team of volunteers who pack the weekly lunch bags and then cart them over to the school each Thursday for the students in need. Your donations of specific, single-size food items and/or monetary donations are keeping this program going and growing, so please keep this in mind as you shop --- pick up an extra item or two! This month, we're collecting: microwavable mac-and-cheese cups, shelf-stable white and chocolate milk, instant oatmeal packets, and nut-free granola or cereal bars. Please place your donations in the wire bins located in the Hospitality Center.  For monetary donations, please make checks payable to "St. John's UMC", with "Zuni Meal Bags" on the memo line. Thank you!

Express Your Attitude of Gratitude

As we gratefully share from our abundance, may we remember that many of the senior citizens served by Silver Horizons don't even have the basic necessities of life. This month, we're collecting new and gently-used non-food items, such as: towels, linens, small area rugs/mats, gloves, hats and scarves, jackets and coats, lap blankets, magnifying glasses, and items for grandchildren, such as toys, games or child-size gloves, hats, scarves and socks. And when you shop, why not pick up an item or two of the "always-in-demand" items for Silver Horizons like toilet tissue, disposable razors, and facial tissue. If you'd prefer that we do the shopping for you, we're happy to do so with your monetary donations (just make checks payable to "St. John's UMC", with "Silver Horizons" on the memo line). We're grateful for your help!

St. John's United Methodist Church

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.

Pastor 24-Hour Hotline | (505)808-1624

Pastor care is available for after hours emergencies. Any congregational care needs, please send those to Pastor Tiffany at thollums@stjohns-abq.org as we all work together to love one another well.