Saturday, April 30
9:15 - 11:45 AM Women's GATHER Bible study, Mini-retreat & Brunch, in the Fellowship Hall
Third Weekend of Easter
Saturday, April 30
5 PM Worship service and Baptism
5 PM Live-stream worship service
7:30 PM Greg Haschke's Choral Group de Profundis - concert at St. Michael and All Angels Church, 601 Montaño Rd NW
Sunday, May 1
8:15 AM Worship service
After the service Coffee Fellowship in the narthex
9:15 - 10:15 AM Spark Plus for Kids, in the Youth room: THE GREAT COMMISSION
9:15 AM Adult Forum, in the Fellowship Hall: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch
10:30 AM Worship service
After the service Coffee Fellowship in the narthex
3 PM Greg Haschke's Choral Group de Profundis - concert at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE
Tuesday, May 3
12 - 2 PM ABQ Pastors' Text Study, in the Conference room
1 PM Bells of St. Luke, in the Lounge/Library
6:30 PM Worship, Music & the Arts Comm. meeting, on Zoom
8 AM & Noon A Spirituality of Service Discussion Group, on Zoom
7 - 8:30 PM Choir rehearsal
Thursday, May 5
National Day of Prayer
No Lamplighters - meeting moved to May 26
Fourth Weekend of Easter
Saturday, May 7
5 PM Worship service
5 PM Live-stream worship service
After the service: Blood Pressure Screening by St. Luke Wellness Ministry nurses, in the Lounge/Library
Sunday, May 8
8:15 AM Worship service
After the service Coffee Fellowship in the narthex
After the service Blood Pressure Screening by St. Luke Wellness Ministry nurses, in the Lounge/Library
9:15 - 10:15 AM Spark Plus for Kids: THE GREAT COMMISSION, in the Youth room (last session for school year 2021-2022)
9:15 AM Adult Forum, in the Fellowship Hall: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch
10:30 AM Worship service
After the service Coffee Fellowship in the narthex
After the service Blood Pressure Screening by St. Luke Wellness Ministry nurses, in the Lounge/Library
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St. Luke Women’s GATHER Bible, Brunch & Mini-retreat
**“The Kingdom of God - Looking into the Future:
Living Forever with God”
 Saturday, April 30, 2022
9:15 - 11:45 AM, in the Fellowship Hall
Study will be led by Pastor Christa
Newcomers, visitors and friends always warmly welcomed.
Nancy Granert will do a ten minute presentation on one of her favorite anthems, Heinrich Schultz, "Selig sind die Toten" https://youtu.be/8uUJd5ZIQ1o
In addition, all participants will receive a coloring page on the Kingdom of God, prepared especially for this study by artist Zoe Reyes!
Come prepared to share a COPY of two pictures: (that we can use and turn into a collage) These can be in color or black and white:
1) of some thing you most hope to be part of PARADISE and
2) some ONE you would very much like to share a meal and conversation with in PARADISE.
(could be a famous person or a friend/family member)
And bring a brunch item to share - and maybe a friend to join us for the morning! See you there, Saturday April 30 9:15 for coffee and chat, 9:30-11:45 for Gather Bible study, discussion and brunch.
**Study written by ordained Lutheran minister Mark Allan Powell, professor emeritus at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio, where he taught New Testament for thirty-two years. |
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*** Click HERE for the worship bulletin ***
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Third Weekend in Easter
April 30, 2022
St. Luke RADIANT
(In Person and E-worship)
Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus,
suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. – Acts 9:3
Koenig, Peter. Conversion of St Paul, Painting, 1965, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=58543 Original source: https://www.pwkoenig.co.uk/. Used by permission of the artist.
St Luke Lutheran Church
9100 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-299-2621 Email: StLuke@thuntek.net
Find our Livestream online, Saturday at 5 PM:
Website: http://www.stlukeabq.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlukeabq/
Recorded services can be found on our website.
Recorded sermons can be found on YouTube at StLukeABQ.
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Altar Flower Offering
Given by Betty & Dave Begeal, to the glory of God.
Sanctuary Candle
April candle: Given by Daleen Olson, in loving memory of Jane Sly.
May candle: Given by Deanna Vendel, in loving memory of Gar and Bert.
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The Nursery is available for parents with their infants and small children.
 Coffee Fellowship following the Sunday worship services - We also have hot water for tea & cocoa and snacks. Join us!!!
If you are attending a small group after the 8:15 service, grab a "cuppa" and a snack on your way there.
 Monthly Blood Pressure Screening by St. Luke Wellness Ministry nurses - May 7 and 8 (first full weekend of the mont), following all worship services at St. Luke. All St. Luke worship attendees are invited to stop in the Lounge/Library to have their blood pressure checked. For more information, contact Gayle Carleton at 505.559.3012.
MAY 2022 HORIZON NEWSLETTER. Click HERE to read the newsletter online.
Given CDC COVID Guidelines:
The St. Luke Council has put forward the following guidelines for our worship practices:
We continue to be in sync with the NM Public Health Orders / Guidance.
Wearing of masks is optional, respecting one another’s choice to wear mask or not. *Masks will still be available in the lobby. We will still practice social distancing between worshippers that are not of the same household.
--The St. Luke Council, Worship, Music & Arts Committee and Pastors
*PLEASE KEEP IN MIND BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN ARE NOT YET PROTECTED BY VACCINES, so please keep babies safer by keeping a “Baby Safe” zone of distance.
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Bucket of Change
Your donation in April will go to HopeWorks of Albuquerque, which provides a place for individuals experiencing homelessness to rest, receive meals, clothing, showers, storage, and more – all while obtaining supportive services and housing.
Your donation in May will go to All Faiths Children’s Advocacy in Albuquerque: Helping Kids and Families in Crisis -
As a Children’s Advocacy Center accredited by the National Children’s Alliance, All Faiths provide a child-friendly facility where law enforcement, child protection, family advocacy, therapy, and training offer children and their caregivers safety and a road to healing and recovery. All Faiths also provides adoption services. https://www.allfaiths.org/
You may place your offerings for the BUCKET OF CHANGE in the bucket at church (our "noise offering"), send gifts directly to St. Luke via mail or contribute via our online giving resources on our church website http://stlukeabq.org/.
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 St. Luke SPARK for Kids
Ages 5 - 12
This SUNDAY, May 1
9:15 AM, in the Youth room
Study: The Great Commission
Teachers: Holly Trujillo, Rachel Welch, Pastor Christa, Greg Haschke
(This is the last session for school year 2021 - 2022)
For more information about our kids' ministry programs, contact our leaders: CYF (Child, Youth Family) Chair Holly Trujillo at CY&F@stlukeabq.org; or see Greg Haschke and Rachel Welch; or contact Pastor Christa at pastorchristaABQ@gmail.com
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Our very own Greg Haschke invites you to the farewell concert of his choral ensemble
a cappella men's ensemble of Albuquerque
THINGS THAT NEVER DIE
a farewell concert ... bringing the curtain down on 28 seasons ... please join us!
Saturday, April 30, 7:30 PM, at St. Michael & All Angels Church, 601 Montaño Rd NW; and
Sunday, May 1, 3:00 PM, at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE
Doors open 1/2 hour before concert.
Adults: $10-$15; Children: free to attend.
For advance tickets and information, go online to: http://www.depro.org/
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Coffee Fellowship Ministry
From Sally Trigg, Coordinator
I have taken on responsibility for arranging for coffee/tea/munchies between Sunday services at St. Luke, and I would like to ask for your assistance.
We are planning on providing coffee, hot water/tea bags for tea, donut holes, a fruit tray, and a veggie tray. We want gluten-free and diabetic attendees to all have munchies that they can enjoy. I will be setting up the coffee and hot water and picking up the donut holes each Sunday before the first service.
Would you be willing to provide help with one of the following?
- Once every 2 months, provide a fruit tray or a veggie tray that you can deliver to the church on Sunday by 9:00 am?
- Once every 2 months, clean up the goodie table and unplug the coffee and tea containers after the last service
If yes, please send me an email at sallydtrigg@gmail.com or sign up on the goldenrod sheet with your:
- Name and contact information (phone number; email)
- Task(s) you would like to take on
- Sundays in the next 4 months that you will not be able to support this effort
- Communication: Let me know how you would like me to contact you (email/text/phone call)
Thank you.
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Thank You
From Karen Carlson, Easter Brunch Coordinator
Thanks to all who assisted in making the Easter brunch a success.Thanks to the Children, Youth, and Family Committee for their wonderful assistance. To all who helped set up, those who brought food, those who helped serve, and for the clean-up job. Thank you all so much and God's blessings to you in this season of Easter.
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Calling all photographers!
We are looking for volunteers to help take pictures of our members for a church directory!
If you have a passion for photography and would be willing to help please contact Cheryl Folkes at cwinlandrn@msn.com.
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A Spirituality of Service
Reflections on a Life-Long Journey of Faith and Work Among the World's Poor
By Jerry Aaker (Jerry and his wife Judy are members of our St. Luke church family)
"Jerry invites you to walk with him and let his reflections stimulate your own as you wonder and wander on your own life-long quest for a glimpse of spiritual truth and how you can put it into action."
Christian book study on Wednesdays in May
Starting Wednesday, May 4
Attend either the 8 AM or the Noon class, via Zoom
Click HERE for the Introductory page of the book
If you would like to attend the class and/or would like a copy of the book, please contact the church office at (505) 299-2621 or by email at StLuke@thuntek.net. Cost of book: $15 per copy. You may send your payment to St. Luke or give it with your offering (please specify "A Spirituality of Service book" on your envelope or check memo line).
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St. Luke Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays at 7:00 - 8:30 PM
In the Choir Loft
Please contact Nancy Granert at MusicDirector@stlukeABQ.org for more information.
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The Bells of St Luke
will have regular practice on Tuesdays,
1:00 PM, in the Lounge/Library
If you have any questions, please contact Ginny Fisher at VCFisher@comcast.net or at 505.299.7289.
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Church Women United (CWU): May Friendship Day
Friday, May 6, 9:30 AM
At St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd NE
Theme: A Call To Serve
Speakers: Rachel Biggs, Chief Strategy Officer; and Ryan Delaware, Behavioral Health Clinical Director of ABQ Healthcare for the Homeless
Fellowship of the Least Coin offering will be collected. Come for brunch, wear a mask and bring a friend! Contact: Mildred Langston at 505.304.9692.
For more information on CWU, please see St. Luke members Gayle Carleton, Betty Ann Arner, or Karen Carlson.
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Coming Up
Rainbow Trail Vacation Bible Day Camp 2022
June 20 - 24, 2022
At St. Luke Lutheran Church
Theme: Boundless: God Beyond Measure
The theme centers on Ephesians 3:14-21 — "I want you to know all about Christ’s love, although it is too wonderful to be measured. Then your lives will be filled with all that God is."
Stay tuned for more information and sign ups ... but mark your calendars today!
Elders Alive is going on a Field Trip in May! More details will be coming, but we plan to meet at the Bio Park on May 24 at 10 AM to visit the Aquarium and/or the Botanical Gardens. Then on June 14, we plan to make more cards to be used by the church starting at 11AM in the Fellowship Hall and enjoy a salad lunch too. Mark your calendars and watch for more details each week.
Lamplighters
Thursday, May 26 (note date change)
Via Zoom
We will complete our discussion of the book, "Tutu Authorized," by Allister Sparks and Mpho Tutu. Note the date change. All women are invited to attend. For more information, contact Gayle Carleton at Lamplighters@stlukeABQ.org. |
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Prayers of the Church
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. - Ephesians 6:18
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For Our St Luke Family
† Clinton, as he fights fires (Eaton Azar Family)
† Karin Duda
† Sally Meeks
† Kim Guericke
† Tim Kelley & Bradley
Lord, we lift up those who are homebound all over the world. Please bring them peace, comfort and strength. Let them rejoice for the things they are able to do. Give all those who look after them knowledge, patience, and compassion and let us know what we can and should be doing for them. We lift up our St. Luke family who are homebound: Polly Brodbeck, Melda Burns, Dorela Cole, Billie Cooper, Leah Coughenour, Dottie Donohoe, Karin Duda, Kay Dunbar, Phoebe English, Lucille Few, Janet Garcia, Frank Johnson, Ardys Theophillus, Donald Vlasaty.
We pray for our St Luke Preschool students, teachers, and staff.
We lift up those who do the work of the St. Luke church. We ask that they be given energy and direction as they do your will:
* The St. Luke Core Team & Lutheran Family Services as they ministry to our Afghan Family
* Pastor Christa and Pastor Wayne as they minister to us
* Our Council and committee/ministry leaders
* Those who are employed and those who volunteer
Thanksgiving: From our Deacon Lorna Hansen - sincere thanks, gratitude, and appreciation to the pastors, music director, music participants, and office personnel for all the time and effort in planning, preparing, and offering most meaningful spiritual experiences in all the worship services during Holy Week
For the Wider Church
We pray for Lutheran Family Services in Albuquerque; Luther House UNM/CNM; Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ; and Camino de Vida in Albuquerque.
Family & Friends of Church Members
† Pam (friend of Barb Shirrod), as she mourns death of her husband Tom
† Colleen & Don (from Joann Brawley)
† Nan, healing (from Mary Voelz)
† Troy, fighting cancer (friend of Lori Erven)
† Family of Jewell Furman (Carol Abramovich's aunt) who died on April 23
† Family & friends of Dena George (friend of Denny & Nancy Krenz) upon her death
† Staci Sena, graduating from Police Academy, for God's protection (from Kim Guericke)
† Those affected by fires in NM, including Luther House Director Rhonda & her Family
† Those who are traveling (Barbara & Chuck Exley)
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Family & Friends of Church Members continued
† Mike Mills, healing (friend of Barb & Terry Shirrod)
† Abby, Brandon & Chris (from Nancy Espy)
† Ginger (friend of Mary Beth Garrett)
† Pat, death of husband and her health (from Berardinelli Family)
† Marissa, David & Daniel (from Trujillo Family)
† Pat (from Steve & DeAnn Eaton Azar)
† Eric, fighting cancer (from Bev Ronkos)
† Christina & Corey (from Barb & Terry Shirrod)
† Jackie, fighting cancer
† John, fighting cancer (from Lori Erven)
† Graciella, fighting cancer (from Sherri Domres)
† Lindsay, college student, for healing (from Bonnie Paine)
† Carl (son of Marina's husband), for healing
† Cheryl Folkes's uncle and his children & grandchildren
† Penelope (great granddaughter of Rosetta Bidne and grandniece of Dawn Meyer), recovering from heart surgery
For Our Community, Country and the World
We pray for All Faiths Children's Advocacy Center: Healing Kids & Families in Crisis, our Bucket of Change recipient for April 2022. Accredited by the National Children’s Alliance, All Faiths provides a child-friendly facility where law enforcement, child protection, family advocacy, therapy, and training offer children and their caregivers safety and a road to healing and recovery; it also provides adoption services. https://www.allfaiths.org/
Because our Lord Jesus commanded us to pray for our enemies and those who persecute us, we ask you, Lord to always remind us that you created them in your image, that Christ died for them, that they are beloved of God just like us, so that we might with sincerity pray, Lord have mercy on them.
Give your angels charge over those in our prayers, Lord. Tend the sick, give energy to the caregivers, rest the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, be with those who travel and give strength and courage to those who do your work. In your love, give us all these, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
LIFTING ONE ANOTHER UP THROUGH PRAYER
Submit your prayer requests to coordinator Beverly Ronkos by email at stlukeabqprays@yahoo.com or by calling or texting 505-307-4732.
Our next Prayer Service will be on Thursday, May 12, 10 AM, via Zoom. Watch for the Zoom link in the May GPS.
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 St. Luke Preschool
Visit www.stlukepreschool.org for information about summer camps and the 2022-2023 school year. Be sure to view our virtual tour!
WE'RE HIRING - St. Luke Preschool needs Educational Assistants. Please read the St Luke Preschool page, in the May Horizon newsletter (page 8).
For more information, please contact Preschool at (505) 292-8812 or at StLukeSC@thuntek.net.
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ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Christa von Zychlin
Pastor Wayne Leo Nieminen
Nancy Granert, Organist and Interim Music Director
Angelica Miller, Church Office Manager
Michelle Barba, Bookkeeper
Pamela Franco, Media Ministry Assistant
Lori Erven, St. Luke Preschool Director
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