Loving God, Loving People, Changing Lives
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Weekly Disciple
November 1, 2019
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NAME TAG SUNDAY - November 3
Wear your name tag Sunday, November 3, or stop by the name tag table and make one!
EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY
Our stewardship letter and commitment card for 2020 were mailed on Oct. 29. If you do not
receive this letter please pick one up on Sunday or call the church office (883-9717) and we will mail one to you.
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.
MEMORY CAFE
Our members are invited to come join in the fun on Saturday, November 9 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm in the Sonshine Cafe. We will be participating in some interactive musical fun with the local Watermelon Mountain Jug Band. We will be honoring our Veterans and creating a Thanksgiving Centerpiece with our guests. See you all soon!
SECOND SUNDAY LUNCH - November 10
Time for Thanksgiving Turkey a Couple Weeks Early. Come enjoy Slow Roasted Turkey with all the Fixin's! In FLC 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. $12 adults, $6 12-17 years, $3 6 - 11 years, and under 6 free.
JOLLY ELDERS
Join the Jolly Elders on Wednesday, November 13 at noon when Gary and Elaine Montague will present excerpts from their recently published book, Victory from the Shadows: Growing Up in a New Mexico School for the Blind and Beyond. Afterward, we’ll have the opportunity to purchase a book. We will also honor our many Veterans during Veterans’ Day week. Bring a covered dish to share, your own table setting, and a smile! Adults of all ages are welcome.
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.
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November 6
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 6:
—Cuban Sandwiches: Ham, Pork and Swiss on From Scratch Cuban bread
—Little Lambs: Taquitos
November 13:
—Chicken and Turkey Pot Pie
—Little Lambs: Hot Dogs
November 20:
—Chef’s Menu de Jour: Something for Everyone
—Little Lambs: Chicken Tenders
6:00 - 7:00 pm
November 6: Jim Hickman “Travels in Bhutan” a travelogue sharing
November 13th Linn Furnish “HEALTHY Holiday Eating”
November 20th 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.
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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STUDENTS IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday is the 1st Sunday of the month, but most of our students and leaders are on the Fall Retreat, so the rest of us will be present in the Abide worship service. Back up for Round Table next week as we plan the next Underground.
THIS SUNDAY: NO YOUTH GROUP
As most of us have been gone all weekend on Retreat, and will be returning around 4:00 today; we will not have youth group today, Nov 3. Back up next week!
CCYM REGISTRATIONS
Our combined Mid High and Sr. High CCYM Camp is coming up the weekend of November 15-17. It is a special work camp, so the costs are $60 for the weekend. Go to:http://sacramentoassembly.campbrainregistration.com
to register; no paper registrations. Scholarships are available.
YOUTH SERVING THE HOMELESS AT FIRST UMC
Upcoming on November 24, our youth group will go down to First UMC and serve the homeless at their Community of Hope gathering from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Drop off and Pick up at First 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 1st
God we praise you for the beautiful earth you have given us.
Saturday, November 2nd
God we thank you for the plants you have blessed the earth with.
Sunday, November 3rd
God we thank you for the animals you have blessed the earth with.
Monday, November 4th
God we thank you for the life in the sea you have blessed the earth with.
Tuesday, November 5th
God we thank you for the food you have blessed us with - help us to share it with others who are less fortunate so that they too are blessed.
Wednesday, November 6th
God we thank you for our homes.
Thursday, November 7th
God we thank you for our schools.
Friday, November 8th
God we thank you for our churches where we can freely worship.
-- 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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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.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 3 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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