St. John's United Methodist Church - Albuquerque, New Mexico

THURSDAY EVENING MUSICALES
Once again, St. John's will present a series of "Thursday Evening Musicales" in the Choir Room on July 10, 17, 24 and 31. Each musicale begins at 7:30 p.m. and features a variety of fantastic music performed by some of Albuquerque's best musicians. All of the performers are donating their services so that all of the proceeds can be given to Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless. A limited number of tickets are available for each performance at $15 each ($5 for students). Buy tickets in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings or in the church office during business hours.

WOMEN'S EVENT: August 22, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and August 23, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The next Women's Event Extreme Makeover - The Personal ADDition, will be held August 22-23, 2008! Felicia Hopkins, associate pastor at St. Mark's in El Paso, TX, will be our featured speaker. She motivates her audiences to take action for God. Her inner strength and energetic persona have an undeniably infectious effect on those whom she serves.

In addition to Felicia's keynote addresses there will be several sessions offered addressing a variety of topics. The event also includes snacks, lunch on Saturday, and free childcare. Cost is $35. Call Donna at 883-1373 for more information.

MUSIC AT ST. JOHN’S
Music at St. John’s is an annual series of concerts funded entirely through individual donations and offered as a gift to the Albuquerque community.

Each year these concerts feature professional musicians in a variety of styles. There is no admission charge and complimentary childcare is provided at each event. A free will offering is received at each concert.

The Music at St. John's 2008 Series

Barbarah Conrad, mezzo-soprano, February 10
Las Cantantes, women's chorus, March 9
Michael Zenge, pianist, April 20
Musica Antigua De Albuquerque, Renaissance ensemble, August 24
Ken Medema, singer, pianist, composer, November 23

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE RETURNS SEPTEMBER 10
Dinner in the Family Life Center from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Classes begin September 17 and run from 6:00-7:00 p.m
On September 10, the youth will tell about their experiences of sharing their gifts and talents with other on their 2008 Music & Mission Trip to San Antonio, Texas. A list of classes can be found in the August 2008 newsletter on the News page of the website. Watch for more information coming soon!

AUGUST

August 08

Parents Night Out
August 08 at 5:30 PM.

On the second Friday of every month from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, parents have the opportunity to go out while their kids come to St. John’s to play games, eat pizza, and enjoy playing with other children. Parents Night Out is supervised by our highly qualified and trained nursery staff and costs only $5 per child. You may sign up for PNO by noon on the Wednesday before the next scheduled event. Sign up by calling 883-9717.

August 11

Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading
August 11 at 4:00 PM.

Practices begin

August 13

Sizzlin' Summer Nights
August 13 at 5:30 PM.

UNM Wesley House United Methodist Campus Ministry Fundraiser

The last Sizzlin’ Summer Night for 2008. Enjoy an original melodrama performed by the Wesley House players right after a multi-choice taco bar fiesta from 5:30 until 6:30PM. Help support this Methodist ministry; sign up in the Welcome Center and come for the fun! Cost is $10 per person, payable at the door. Invite a friend or a prospective UNM student to join you! Marshmallows anyone?

August 17

Next Step Class
August 17 at 4:00 PM.

Pastors Stanfield and Seelau invite those interested in joining St. John’s to attend “Taking the Next Step”. “Taking the Next Step” is a one-time two-hour session offered every 4-6 weeks. During this session you will learn more about the congregation, its vision, its mission and our covenant of Discipleship. Please call the church office at 883-9717 to sign up or for more information.

August 17

Kingdom Quest Open House
August 17 at 9:30 AM.

Join us on August 17th during the Sunday school hours to celebrate Kingdom Quest. Come upstairs and take a look into the rooms and see what an awesome experience the children and adults of St. Johns are having.

August 22

Extreme Makeover: The Personal ADDition
August 22 at 6:30 PM.

An Event For Women

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Guest speaker Felicia P. Hopkins, Associate Pastor at St. Mark's UMC in El Paso, Texas, motivates her audiences to take action for God. Several sessions will be offered addressing a variety of topics. The event also includes snacks, lunch on Saturday, and free childcare. Cost is $35.

August 23

Extreme Makeover: The Personal ADDition
August 23 at 8:30 AM.

An Event For Women

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker Felicia P. Hopkins, Associate Pastor at St. Mark's UMC in El Paso, Texas, motivates her audiences to take action for God. Several sessions will be offered addressing a variety of topics. The event also includes snacks, lunch on Saturday, and free childcare. Cost is $35.

August 24

Music at St. John's
August 24 at 2:00 PM.

Musica Antigua de Albuquerque

Performing on instruments from the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, Música Antigua has been a New Mexico favorite for 30 years. There will be no admission charge for this recital, but a freewill offering will be received. Complimentary childcare will be provided. A reception for the artists follows the recital.

August 25

Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading
August 25 at 4:00 PM.

Games begin

SEPTEMBER

September 05

First Friday Fellowship for St. John's Singles
September 05 at 6:00 PM.

NEW fellowship group!

Join us at Soup or Salad on Menaul and Wyoming at 6:00 pm for fellowship and fun. Want to try our group? We would love to have you. Questions about our group? Please call Bonnie Bailey at 720-273-5251 or Gail Robertson at 505-453-8491.

September 07

1st Sunday Meal
September 07 at 11:00 AM.

Join us for a delicious meal and fellowship in the Family Life Center. Reservations may be made in the Welcome Center or by calling the church office at 883-9717.

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