E-News on the Cutting Edge St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Volume 6, Number 2 February 1, 2018 “Temptation” Matthew 4:1-11 Rev. Daniel Armstrong Inside this issue: A Note from Daniel Meetings & Events Girl Scout Troop Needs Youth News Weekly Opportunities Joys & Concerns January Calendar 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 ELP District SPRC Training Tuesday, February 27th 6pm, Fellowship Hall Open to SPRC members, Church Council Members, and anyone interested in learning about the Staff/Parish Relations Committee
PAGE 2 E-NEWS ON THE CUTTING EDGE VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 It is hard to believe that it is already February. It is even harder to believe that the Lenten Season begins on February 14, Ash Wednesday. I want to invite you to join us at 6pm on Ash Wednesday as we observe the beginning of Lent with the imposition of Ashes. Lent has historically been a time of solemn reflection for the Church. It is a time for the individuals to reflect on their relationship with God and look for areas for growth. Often people will give something up for Lent such as caffeine, chocolate, meat, or even television. In a way, they are fasting. This year I want to encourage you to do more than just give up something for Lent. In addition, I encourage you to replace what you have given up with a time of prayer, study, or devotion. Use the extra time to grow in your relationship with God. You could even replace what you’ve given up with an outreach project that will share the love of Jesus with others. By adding time with God through study or service, it will enable you to grow and mature in your walk with the Lord. In Christ’s love, Daniel Wednesday, February 14th, 6:00 pm ABQ DS, James Large to Retire The Rev. James Large will be retiring from his position as the Albuquerque District Superintendent on June 30th. He has served the NM Conference for 42 years. His first appointment was FUMC-Lordsburg in 1981, followed by Clint/Fabens, Belen, Asbury-ABQ, Director of Mission/Administration, and St. Paul's-Las Cruces. We will celebrate James' extensive ministry and contribution to the work of the NM Conference more fully during the 2018 Annual Conference
VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 E-NEWS ON THE CUTTING EDGE PAGE 3 United Methodist Women Executive/General Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6th 8:30am-exec, 9:30 am-general Evening Circle Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 5:30pm Women’s Prayer Fellowship Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 9:30am Morning Circles Tuesday, Feb. 20th, 11:00am Tuesday, February 27th, 5:30pm Friday, February 16th, 2pm Food Delivery Saturday, February 17th, 9am Food Distribution Wednesday, 11:45am, beginning February 21st Weekly Lenten Study “Grace” Group, 6:30pm, Thursday, Feb. 15th, Davis’, 2101 Whitcomb Spirited Travelers, Mondays, 6:30pm, Call the Church Office for location Men’s Prayer Group, Tuesdays, 7am, Las Fuentes Restaurant, 3033 McRae Club Friendship Luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 11:30am $10.00 per person Program: Chuck Taylor Buffalo Soldier History Prayer Shawl Ministry Thursday, Feb.15th 4:30pm
PAGE 4 E-NEWS ON THE CUTTING EDGE VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 Our denomination is facing uncertain times as we struggle through debates over human sexuality – essentially how and whether we are going to include LGBTQ persons in ministry and the life of the church and how and whether we might maintain unity in the face of such diverse options, preferences, and practices. The task of navigating us through this time has been taken up by our Council of Bishops(CoB) and a specially appointed Commission on a Way Forward. While the Commission continues their work, the CoB has asked annual conferences to foster “listening sessions” for preliminary feedback on the proposed way forward (currently summarized in 3 loose “sketches”.) The NM Conference has scheduled four listening sessions throughout the Conference: February 18th – Western Hills UMC-El Paso at 3 pm March 4th – FUMC-Odessa at 3 pm March 18th – FUMC-Clovis at 3 pm April 22nd – Central UMC-ABQ at 3 pm The objective will be to share information about the process, learn more about the “sketches” discuss together and with our delegates where our values, hopes, and fears lie as a Conference. For more information, please visit the NM Conference Website: http://www.nmconfum.com/ Girl Scout Troop # 52515, that meets here at St. Paul’s, is putting together First Aid supply kits and they are asking for help in collecting supplies. Below is a list of needed items; sizes need to fit in a school supply box. Donations can be brought to the church and put in the collection container in the Narthex through February 20th. Needed: Adhesive bandages, Vinyl gloves, Pain relief patches, Elastic bandages, Ibuprofen, Roll (10 yards) paper tape, Roll (3 yards) sterile gauze, Tube antibiotic ointment, School supply box, Cotton balls and wipes, Tweezers, Gauze pads, Matches, or anything else that might be needed in a First Aid kit. The troop’s next meeting is Tuesday, February 6th at 7pm, and every other Tuesday, at the Church. Thanks for your support!
VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 E-NEWS ON THE CUTTING EDGE PAGE 5 Good afternoon ROC friends and family, Jesus said, "Who do you say that I am?" Sometimes we doubt in who Jesus is. Even Thomas, a man who had walked and talked with Jesus for 3 years did not believe that Jesus was alive after his death. He was told by his closest friends that Jesus was alive. Thomas said, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." Jesus appeared to Thomas fully alive after his death, and Thomas said to Jesus, "My Lord and My God." Wow! Our doubts don't change the truth about Jesus. Our doubts don't change the resurrection of Jesus. Remember that Jesus is alive and he is for us all, My Lord and My God. ROC registration now open! Online registration forms, follow this link:https://sacramentoassembly.campbrainregistration.com Download registrations forms, follow this link:http://sacramentocamp.org/activitiesevents/other-events Check out our Facebook page: @rocnewmexico, Check out our website: nmsuwesley.org/roc2018 CCYM - Feb. 9-11, 2018 For high school students grades 9-12. Early Bird Rates: $130 for youth; $75 for adults. Youth - $145 after January 29th. Questions? Contact Cindy McCuaig: Cindy@sacramentocamp.org.
PAGE 6 E-NEWS ON THE CUTTING EDGE Our Giving…. January 28th Budgets Receipts $ 4,768.00 Receipts to Date $ 19,135.31 Designated Receipts $ 61.00 Attendance: Worship Celebration Sunday School Jan. 28th 108 46 VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 1st-7th Thursday, February 1st 11:00 am Bell Choir Sunday, February 4th 9:30 am Worship Celebration 10:35 am Sunday School 11:30 am Fusion Monday, February 5th 6:30 pm Spirited Travelers Bible Study Tuesday, February 6th Congratulations to Stacey Wuchter (Sears) on her 144th spot on the Major’s Promotions List for 2018. Prayer request for Laura and Eriek Hulseman (Dick Sears’ cousins) who are having issues with an adoption of a little girl from Ethiopia. Prayers for Kathy Ganfield who is down with the flu. Please continue to pray for Ceci Ann Medina, Bob & Joyce Snead and Jean Darr for health issues and concerns. 8:30 am UMW Executive Meeting 9:30 am UMW General Meeting 5:30 pm Evening Circle Meeting Wednesday, February 7th 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 pm Chancel Choir Remember, whenever you have copy needs, come by the church office for a great deal! B&W Copies—$.05 ea., Color Copies—$.25 ea.
VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 PAGE 7 2018 Sun Notes: Mon Tue Wed Thu 1 11:00 am Bell Choir Fri 2 Sat 3 Office Closed 4 9:30 am Worship Celebration 10:35 am Sunday School 11:30 am Fusion 5 6:30 pm Spirited Travelers’ Bible Study 6 8:30 am UMW Executive Meeting 9:30 am UMW General Meeting 5:30 pm Evening Circle Meeting 7 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 pm Chancel Choir 8 11:00 am Bell Choir 9 10 Office Closed 11 9:30 am Worship Celebration 10:35 am Sunday School 11:30 am Fusion 12 6:30 pm Spirited Travelers’ Bible Study 13 9:30 am Women’s Prayer Fellowship 14 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 pm Chancel Choir 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service 15 11:00 am Bell Choir 4:30 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 pm Grace Small Group 16 2:00 pm Food Pantry Delivery 17 9:00 am Food Pantry Office Closed 18 9:30 am Worship Celebration 10:35 am Sunday School 11:30 am Fusion 19 6:30 pm Spirited Travelers’ Bible Study 20 9:30 am UMW Morning Circles 21 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 11:45 am Lenten Study 5:30 pm Chancel Choir 22 11:00 am Bell Choir 23 24 Office Closed 25 9:30 am Worship Celebration 10:35 am Sunday School 11:00 am Fusion 26 6:30 pm Spirited Travelers’ Bible Study 27 11:30 am Club Friendship 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry 6:00 pm ELP District SPRC Training 28 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 11:45 am Lenten Study 5:30 pm Chancel Choir Notes:
Tuesday, February 27th, 11:30am $10.00 per person Program: Chuck Taylor Buffalo Soldier History
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