Loving God, Loving People, Changing Lives
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Weekly Disciple
October 25, 2019
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FAMILY FALL FIESTA - Sunday, October 27 at 12:00 pm
Our youth are hosting a Fall Festival this year, which will include a Trunk-Or-Treat (12:00 - 2:00 pm), a $5 lunch, as well as a Craft Fair (12:00 - 3:00 pm, hosted by Linn Furnish)! For more information, contact Jarrod at jconyers@stjohns-abq.org or Linn Furnish at 884-6626.
Trunk or Treat Cars Needed
The Family Fall Fiesta is set for Oct. 27th which combines a Craft Fair from 12:00 - 3:00 and a Trunk or Treat from 12:00 - 2:00PM; we are looking for 25 people/families /groups to decorate their car for Halloween and pass out candy to the children. Sign up at Abide or the Welcome Center or at: http://bit.ly/umyfsolidground!
Menu
As you hunt for treats and great crafts, come by the kitchen window in the Family Life Center where for just $5 you can enjoy
Hot Dogs and Tater Tots with an International Toppings Bar created by the St. John’s Food Ministry. Fresh fruit and salad are also on the menu, and there will be vegetarian and gluten free options. Lunch starts at 12 pm and ends at 2:00 pm.
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October 30
SONRISE YOUTH CHOIR - NEW REHEARSAL TIME 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Hey there all middle and high schoolers! Come sing with us in the Sonrise Youth Choir! We rehearse on WEDNESDAYS FROM 4:30 - 5:30 pm (as part of WNL), and we sing at the 8:15 am service on Sunday morning. For more information, email Shea at sonrisechoir@gmail.com! Find us on Instagram here: @sonrisechoir
4:45 - 6:00 pm
You are invited to join us starting at 4:45 pm on Wednesday evenings for an ever-changing menu featuring great food. Cost scale based on age.
Menu: Teriyaki Pork Chops
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 30: “for your health… An Introduction to Tai Chi”
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6:00 - 7:00 pm
Students and families, we will be launching our study of the Gospel of Mark as part of WNL in Room 260. Bring your friends, parents, grandparents, it is an inter-generational class.
MOVE FOR STILLNESS YOGA
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Take a deep breath and enjoy a space of movement and stillness with yoga instructor Alli Newsom. Suggested $5 donation goes toward disaster relief efforts.
5:15 - 7:00 pm
NewSound Children’s Choir takes place in room 231 from 5:15 - 6:00 pm. Kids’ Bible Club occurs from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. We will learn about our Bible heroes! Contact Therese at tmacali@stjohns-abq.org.
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TRUNK OR TREAT CARS
If you are contributing your trunk for Trunk or Treat, bring your car over to the sectioned off area of the East Parking lot at 11:00 am today. We will guide you to your parking space to get set up. Festivities will run from 12:00-2:00 pm; remember to bring your own candy.
OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR PRESCHOOL
A special thank you to everyone who has purchased MISTER Carwash passes. There are still passes available for purchase and we encourage members of the congregation to continue purchasing the MISTER Carwash passes. This will enable the teachers to make special purchases from their wish list for their classroom. Passes may be purchased from Debbie in the church office between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm or by contacting Kathleen Goodwin by texting or calling her at 505-220-4814. Carwash passes will be available through the end of October.
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
Church Women United, an ecumenical movement of Christian women, will meet for their World Community Day celebration on Friday, November 1st at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NE. Coffee fellowship will begin at 9:30 am, followed by the program at 10:00. The theme is “The Time is Now! Resolve to Love” which focuses on global peace and justice. It is a time to move from ecumenical to an interfaith orientation, so invite your Muslim, Buddhist, & Jewish friends to create an inclusive community that is just, caring and supportive within this new paradigm. A brief annual meeting will follow the program. Questions? Contact Sharon Hamilton at 620-0223.
MEN’S FALL BIBLE CLASS: LETTERS OF PAUL
Join other men of St. John's in a study of Paul's letters (Corinthians through Thessalonians) starting Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. We will meet for six Mondays at 10:0 am and again at 7:00 pm. Contact teacher Jack Nuzum at jcnuzum@juno.com or sign up in the Hospitality Center/FLC.
CPR CLASSES
We will have 2 American Heart CPR certification classes in November: Thursday Nov. 14 at 5:30 pm and Sat. Nov. 23 at 2:30 pm. Cost is $20.00 + tax with no card or $40.00 + tax with a card. A minimum of 10 people required to hold each class, which last approx. 2 hours. Sign up with Linn Furnish: swimsew@comcast.net or 884-6626.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 am. Therefore, turn your clocks BACK before going to bed on Saturday evening. You don’t want to be late for church on Sunday morning.
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STUDENTS IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY & NEXT WEEK
This Sunday is the 4th Sunday of the month, so the youth ministry students will be present in the Abide worship service, as usual today; The same is true next week, as most of us will be out of town on the Fall Retreat.
LAST MINUTE DETAILS FOR THE STUDENT FALL RETREAT
Departure from West parking lot: Friday @ 5:00 pm; Return Sunday @ 4:00 pm. Remember your stuff, your 2019 Notarized Release, your Paintball release, & outstanding balance. Make sure you EAT BEFORE YOU COME
TRUNK OR TREAT: ALL HANDS ON DECK!
This Sunday is the Big Event and it starts at 12:00 pm; If you don’t have a car, we need a hand setting things up, running events, and cleaning up. Please join us in the Grassy Area outside the Sonshie Café to help after Abide at 10:30 am; we will clean up at 2:00; NO YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT
CCYM RSVP Due
The next CCYM Camp is set for Nov 15-17 for all students 6th-12th grade. It’s a special work camp like last year; the cost is only $60. Register online through www.sacramentocamp.org. Scholarships available in any amount for both events.
SONRISE CHOIR
Hey there! Come sing with us in the Sonrise Youth Choir! Find us on Instagram here: instagram.com/sonrisechoir.
Learn more about our Youth programs
here
!
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Friday, October 25th
God we ask that you guide and bless our missionaries in the Congo.
Saturday, October 26th
Thank you God for the many volunteers who help at the Hospitality Centers.
Sunday, October 27th
Thank you God for the opportunities to meet in UMN circles for study and service.
Monday, October 28th
Thank you God for being patient with us.
Tuesday, October 29th
Thank you God for our janitorial staff that keeps our church clean and set up for all of the many functions.
Wednesday, October 30th
Thank you God for the volunteers who greet our members and visitors.
Thursday, October 31st
Thank you God for our kitchen ministry folks that serve us.
Friday, November 1st
God we praise you for the beautiful earth you have given us.
-- Karen Tidler
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Weekly Activities
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL/NURSERY
A Sunday nursery is available for young children in Room 138. See “This Week at St. John’s” for children’s Sunday School class locations.
FAMILY SPIRIT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS - Sundays at 9:30 am
The Family Spirit Class meets at 9:30 am Sunday on the second floor in the education wing across from the youth room. This Sunday October 27, we will start the first of four sessions of our new study by Justin Coleman, Home for Christmas: Tales of Hope & Second Chances. The book is available from Cokesbury or at Amazon. Discussion questions will be provided weekly as well as a video clip for class discussion. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Doug Sweet if you have questions at 554-6047.
TAI CHI - Thursdays at 10:30 am in the Family Life Center
It’s a great time to join the Tai Chi class. Tai Chi does not require physical fitness or coordination and may be done standing or seated with some modification. All age groups are welcome. No special clothing or equipment is required. Contact kathleen_sta@yahoo.com or 220-4814.
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Mission & Outreach
FAMILY PROMISE
A huge thanks to the many volunteers during our hosting! We are looking for gently used or new donations for St. John's supplies. Please donate blankets, at least twin sized, desk fans, and linen bags (used to line our hampers). These items will be stored and kept at St. John's. During the month of November, items may be dropped off at the Hospitality Center or FLC. Thank you for your generosity. If have questions, please contact Jenn Shields at jennshields200@yahoo.com or 505-450-9978.
ANGEL TREE
In less than a month, St. Johns will once again be able to support the Angel Tree ministry with Christmas gifts for children whose parents are incarcerated, in the name of the parent. Should you be able to help folks register the "Angels" they have selected, or help with sorting and or delivering the gifts, please contact Kathy Scherlacher at 505-823-6692. Thank you.
OCTOBER SPECIAL OFFERING: World Communion Offering
This month we will be remembering out unity with Christians around the world. Our special gifts will go to students like Kennedy who lost her father when she was eight and her family struggled to find enough to eat. But with the help of her church, Lotus UMC in Maryland, and a World Communion scholarship, Kennedy is on her way to giving back to the community as a physician.
Far away in Nigeria, Obinna grew up without electricity or clean water. Yet, today with the help of the Global United Methodist Church via a World Communion scholarship, he is studying to be an engineer.
Nelson Mandela once said,"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." Please give generously any time in the month of October.
SILVER HORIZONS FOOD COLLECTION
Silver Horizons provides free groceries to over 3,000 low-income seniors, monthly, through their Senior Food Markets at various locations within a four-county area. To assist in meeting this ongoing need, our collection in October includes: canned meats, such as tuna, ham, and chicken; shelf-stable rice, beans, and pasta in 3-lb. or less packages; and granola or protein bars. Please place your donations in the wire baskets located in the Hospitality Centers. Silver Horizons is always in need of volunteers, so if you're searching for a volunteer project, you may want to consider working in their warehouse, or at one of their food markets. For more information, go to silverhorizons.org.
NON-FOOD COLLECTIONS FOR OCTOBER
Our Missions Team is focusing on collecting new non-food items for two organizations in October. For Casa Esperanza, we'll collect toothbrushes (individually wrapped), full-size toothpaste, and mouthwash. For our guests of Mobile Food Pantry, we're collecting men's and women's deodorant, in regular sizes, to be distributed at our November Mobile Food Pantry. Thank you for your continued generosity, and please place your donations in the wire baskets in the Hospitality Centers.
CASA ESPERANZA
Dinner is Served! The next Casa Esperanza will be Monday, October 28th at 5:30pm. The meal and fellowship provided during the evening is a ministry to the many caregivers and patients that have to be away from the comforts of home. Please sign up, to provide food or help serve, in the Hospitality Center or at the Abide Service. Contact Jenn Shields at jennshields200@yahoo.com or 505-450-9978 for more information. Thank you for your generous spirit!
WAYS WE CAN SERVE
See what’s happening in October for missions at St. John’s! Come by the Hospitality Center to pick up your copy, or click
here
to download!
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Prayer & Congregational Care
COUNSELING SERVICE AVAILABLE
The St. John's staff includes a licensed mental health counselor. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally with a difficult situation, counseling is available. See https://www.stjohns-abq.org/counseling-at-st-johns or contact Susan Brumbaugh at 505-506-6717 or
counselor@stjohns-abq.org
for more details about session and cost information.
PRAYER QUILT
Bonnie Parks (friend of Donna and Roger Eaton)
is the recipient of the prayer quilt hanging in the Hospitality Center.
YOU MATTER TO US!
A person may be hospitalized or have another crisis in their life, and St. John’s may not know. Please call 883-9717.
PRAYER SHAWLS
If you know someone in need of comfort, healing, or encouragement, please consider giving them a shawl or lap robe that has been made with prayer. These can be found in the Hospitality Center.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
If you would like someone to visit, call, or pray for a loved one or for yourself, please write to Claudia Giese, Congregational Care Coordinator, at cgiese@stjohns-abq.org or call 883-9717 ext. 128.
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Getting Oriented
ONLINE GIVING
You can give to the church electronically by using a debit or credit card. Click the link below, or visit the Giving Page on the church website and follow the simple instructions found there.
LOST & FOUND
A beautiful children’s quilt was left in the Hospitality Center. If this belongs to your child and you can describe it, please contact the office.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 am. Therefore, turn your clocks BACK before going to bed on Saturday evening. You don’t want to be late for church on Sunday morning.
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Contact Us
www.stjohns-abq.org
(505) 883-9717
2626 Arizona St NE | Albuquerque, NM 87110
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Questions? Contact Shea Perry at communicate@stjohns-abq.org
Shea is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
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