Loving God, Loving People, Changing Lives
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Weekly Disciple
November 15, 2019
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PRAYER IN ADVENT
Prayer in Advent is a 3-week advent study on prayer based on the book Listen: Praying in a Noisy World by the late Rueben P. Job. There is a weekly prayer practice for each of the 3 weeks: Sitting in Silence, Intentional Listening and Remembering God’s Love. These practices will be part of a structured daily session with prayer. Each Thursday we will have quiet time to calm the noisy Christmas shopping and discuss of your experiences and reflect and pray together. This is an opportunity for time during advent to prepare your heart again to receive the precious gift we receive in Jesus. Taught by Donna Berry, certified spiritual director and credentialed coach. A sign-up sheet will be in the Hospitality Center and Family Life Center. The meetings will be Dec. 5, 12, 19 at 6:00 pm in room 245.
MOUNTAIN CATHEDRALS
Going a bit further afield this time, we journey to the Rio Puerco area near Cabezon peak. The Hoodoo Trail in the Ojito Wilderness awaits. This relatively easy walk (4 miles, a few hundred feet of elevation change) is a good introduction to the fabulous desert scenery in this part of NM. This area is interesting for its geology (volcanic necks, sandstone formations and convoluted structures), botany (Ponderosas below 6000 feet elevation??), human history, and …. what we may find in ourselves on this journey. The November Mountain Cathedrals Hike will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 th. Plan to be at St. John’s (east lot) by 7:30 am. Prepare for cold weather and bring lunch; return by 2:00 PM. More info - contact Kelly Giese or Mike Furnish (884-6626). Next trip: Saturday, Dec. 21. 'Til our trails cross!
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"MUSIC AT ST. JOHN'S" - November 17
“Music at St. John’s” presents violinist Ruxandra Marquardt and pianist Amy Greer in recital, Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 pm in our sanctuary. This dynamic and virtuosic program will include music of Gabriel Fauré, Alfred Schnittke, and Robert Cohen. There is no admission fee; a free will offering will be received, and complimentary childcare will be available. Join us!
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WORSHIP ARTS VOLUNTEER
Worship Arts is looking for volunteers to help decorate for Advent on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 12:00pm. Come enjoy pizza in the Sonshine Cafe first then we will get busy throughout the church. Please RSVP to Beth or Don Zerwekh 505-459-1108.
YOU HAD TO BE THERE! A LOOK AT CROWDS IN THE BIBLE.
Moses, David, John the Baptist, Peter, Philip the Evangelist, and Paul all drew crowds, but Jesus was a superstar who attracted enormous crowds wherever he went. Sometimes the crowd filled a house, but other times the crowd encompassed thousands of people. St. John’s email Bible study will examine how big the crowds were, where and why the crowds gathered, and who was in the crowds. During this shopping season, instead of complaining about the long lines in grocery stores, full parking lots, and busy malls, let’s think about what it was like to be one of the crowd in biblical times. Pick up a study guide in the Welcome Center, or call or write Regina Hunter at 294-2877, drhunter@nmia.com, to join St. John’s largest on-going study. Study tips and scripture readings are emailed on weekdays, but we each read at a time of our own choosing.
THANKSGIVING WEEK CLOSURE
The church offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. NO classes will meet on Friday.
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Earn all you can, Save all you can, and Give all you can. (John Wesley)
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November 20
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.
November 20:
—Chef’s Menu de Jour: Something for Everyone
—Little Lambs: Chicken Tenders
6:00 - 7:00 pm
November 20 Dr. Dave Robbins “Men’s Health: Prostate Concerns”
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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.
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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UNDERGROUND SUNDAY!
All 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders, be ready. Today is the next gathering of our monthly Jr. youth group during Sunday school at 9:30 am. All students and children go to your usual Sunday classroom and we will come get you.
SOLID GROUND TONIGHT
Yes, 10 of us are gone to CCYM tonight, but we will have Solid Ground at the usual time 4:00-6:00 pm. We have an amazing story to tell you and lessons to share about the Butterfly Circus.
YOUTH SERVING THE HOMELESS AT FIRST UMC
Upcoming on November 24, our youth group will go down to 1st UMC and serve the homeless at their Community of Hope gathering from 12:30-2:30 pm. Drop off and Pick up at 1st UMC (315 Coal AVE SW)
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, November 15th
God we thank you for the leaders within our county. Help them to seek you for their many decisions.
Saturday, November 16th
God we thank you for the leaders within our state. Help them to seek you for their many decisions.
Sunday, November 17th
God we thank you for the leaders within our nation. Help them to seek you for their many decisions.
Monday, November 18th
God we thank you for the leaders within our world. Help them to seek you for their many decisions.
Tuesday, November 19th
God we thank you for our families and the communities that they form.
Wednesday, November 20th
God we thank you for our first responders who work to keep us safe.
Thursday, November 21st
God we thank you for our music programs that provide worship, outreach as well as enjoyment.
Friday, November 22nd
God we thank you for our staff at St. John's. We ask you continue to guide and bless each of them.
-- 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
THE STOREHOUSE:
"Soups and cereals" will be our goal for November's food collection for The Storehouse. This includes such items as: ready-to-eat cereals, oatmeal and other hot cereals, hearty canned soups containing meat and/or vegetables, canned chili, beef stew, etc. And, if you notice other "bargains" as you're shopping, please feel free to donate any non-perishables. Please place your donations in the wire bins located in the Hospitality Centers. Struggling families in our community will thank you, and we do, too!
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.
NOVEMBER SPECIAL OFFERING: UMCOR
Via the United Methodist Committee on Relief - UMCOR- we have a powerful way to reach families and communities who have experienced devastation in the wake of disaster. Hurricanes, tornadoes, Tsunamis, fires, UMCOR responds, and when the headlines fade, UMCOR stays for the long haul. This special offering used to be called One Great Hour of Sharing, and the name was appropriate because when we give we share the love of God and equip Christ's body to serve in his name. When we pray and when we give, we can make a difference. Please give generously any time this month.
WAYS WE CAN SERVE
See what’s happening in November 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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Veterans Day: Monday, November 11
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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
Barbara Lindig
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.
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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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