"Preaching Unpacked" with Pastor Randall and Pastor Tiffany Starts October 28
We are excited to announce that we will be starting a new live streamed show called "Preaching Unpacked" on Thursday, October 28. During this livestream Pastor Randall and Pastor Tiffany will unpack highlights and takeaways from the Sunday sermon, talk about what didn’t make it in the sermon on Sunday, answer theological or scriptural questions from our audience at home, and preview next Sunday’s sermon. Stay tuned for more information!
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Five Ways to Pray with Children
Kids experience the world in simple yet profound ways — ways that many adults seem to 'forget': play, art, dance, games, touch and laughter. In this article by Pastor Tiffany Hollums, she shares some creative ways to pray with kids and possibly rediscover fresh and new ways to deepen adult prayer! Click here to read the full article and download your own infographic about ways to pray with children to share with family and friends.
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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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New E-Disciple Deadline
Due to the large number of submissions, the deadline to submit an article to be published in our Disciple Connections is being changed to Wednesday evening. Due to space limitations, articles that are submitted may not be able to be run for several weeks in a row, even if requested.
If you would like to have an article published in the newsletter (which is released Friday mornings at 6 a.m.) please email it to Nicole Creaturo no later than Wednesday and contact her with any questions about these changes. |
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Sign Up to Provide Meals and Laundry for
Family Promise October 17 - 24
St. John's is hosting Family Promise meals the week of October 17-24. In addition to dinners, we have been asked to pick up dirty linens to be laundered. The linens will be picked up Wednesday evening, October 20, and returned the following Sunday on October 24. Click here to sign up to make a meal or volunteer to help with laundry.
Thank you for generously giving of your energy and resources to provide meals to the families currently in the program. The new site is still under renovation. The meals will continue to be dropped off at Church of the Good Shepherd (7824 Tennyson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122). For questions, email Jenn Shields or call her at (505)-450-9978 or email Linn Furnish or call her at (505)-884-6626.
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Learn About St. John's at Upcoming
Orientation Class
“What is special about being a Methodist?” “What is going on at St. John’s?” “Where do I fit in?”
These are key questions that newcomers ask about our church and we are having a class to discuss the answers. Visitors and new members are the primary focus for the class, but those who have been around awhile may want to reorient and re-energize themselves by entering the discussion. It's a great place to get to know others at St. John's as well.
The class will take place on four consecutive Sunday evenings. The first class will
start Sunday, October 31, 2021, and we’ll end on Sunday, November 21. We will meet in Rooms 149/151 from 6-7:30 p.m., get to know each other and discuss the topics (our faith, Methodism, St. John’s, my place.)
To register for the class, sign up in the Hospitality Center or contact Jack and Carol Nuzum at 265-5241 or jcnuzum@juno.com.
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Items Needed for Bags of Grace
Children anyouth are going to be making ‘Bags of grace’ for those in need in our community and need your help with gathering supplies. There will be a collection box in the narthex to collect the following: travel size (or regular size) toiletries, quart Ziplock bags, small purses or totes, individually wrapped snacks, lip balm, and hand sanitizer. Email Associate Pastor Tiffany Hollums for questions.
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Mountain Cathedrals Hike on Saturday
Fall colors in the Bosque. Meet at the church (east parking lot) at 8 a.m., then travel to near the Campbell entrance off of Rio Grande. We should be back by noon. Parking may be limited (Campbell currently has road construction). Please RSVP to Mike Furnish (884-6626 or mdfurnish@comcast.net). Bring sun protection, layers (cold start), and a snack. 2 miles, easy. How do we respond to the gifts the Lord has given us?
Save the date: November Mountain Cathedrals Saturday, Nov. 13, sandstone hoodoos at Canon del Ojo near Tohajiilee (tentative).
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Next Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday
Road Runner Food Bank offers a monthly food distribution on the 3rd Saturday of each month at our Family Life Center. The next Mobile Food Pantry will be on Saturday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m. There will be approximately 50 pounds of food for 50 households available and food will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. This is a FREE service for people in need of food assistance. Please share with anyone who might benefit from this program! Click here to read the full flyer.
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Bettman & Halpin Concert on Sunday
Music at St. John’s presents
Bettman and Halpin live in concert (and livestreamed) on Sunday, October 17 at
2:00 p.m. Singers and multi-instrumentalists Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin will return to St. John’s for another concert of joyful acoustic Americana.
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Sunday Youth Events
Don't miss our Youth events happening this Sunday! This week our theme is Exploring the Impossible! Our Sunday events include Youth Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and Solid Ground Youth Group from 4-6 p.m. There will be no Sonrise Choir Rehearsal this week.
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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 18, he will be joined by Minnesota composer and performer Jocelyn Hagen.
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Oscar Butler Livestream Concert October 21
The St. John’s Music Ministry is resuming noontime livestream concerts, on Thursdays at noon. Join us from your home or workplace on our YouTube channel, and be prepared to donate to Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless! On October 21 we will be joined by singer/songwriter Oscar Butler. Click here to visit his website and learn more about his smooth music style.
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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 Plus Obtains $218,250 in Grants
Greetings Church Family!
Fall is a season for harvest. Where we reap the benefit from the seeds that were planted, cared for, and nurtured throughout the year. The Preschool is certainly thankful for the gift of harvest we are now receiving. This month is truly a month of God’s generous blessings. The Preschool has been awarded two Grants. The first is the New Mexico Child Care Health and Safety Grant for $2500.00. The second, is the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department, Child Care Stabilization Grant for $215,750.00! Thank you, Jesus! Our hearts are truly overfilled with God’s love and blessings.
The Preschool is currently serving twenty-two children and families. We are having a wonderful time with Ms. Therese during music and Chapel. Thank you, Ms. Therese, and Theo, her puppy puppet!
The children have noticed that things are changing outside! We are wondering why God is making things colder. Some of us think it’s because of the Balloon Fiesta, but we will let you know after a thorough investigation!
Blessings and Peace,
Cathy Lubold Preschool Director
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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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