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St. Luke GPS
St. Luke's "Grace Positioning System" - opportunities to connect at St. Luke

Rooted in God's Word, Serving in God's World 

May 7 - 15, 2022
This Week at St. Luke
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
Happy Mothers' Day
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 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
 
Monday, May 9
May 9 - 11: Synod Assembly in Colorado
Pastors out of town, attending Synod Assembly, May 9-12
 
Tuesday, May 10
1 PM Bells of St. Luke, in the Lounge/Library
 
Wednesday, May 11
8 AM & Noon A Spirituality of Service Discussion Group, on Zoom
6 PM Property Committee meeting, on Zoom
7 - 8:30 PM Choir rehearsal
 
Thursday, May 12
10 AM Prayer Meeting, on Zoom
 
Saturday, May 14
9:15 - 10:45 AM Women's Bible Study and brunch, followed by field trip to The Storehouse food pantry
1 - 2:30 PM Survivors of Suicide, Youth room
 
Fifth Weekend of Easter

Saturday, May 14
5 PM Worship service 
5 PM Live-stream worship service
 
Sunday, May 15
 
8:15 AM Worship service
After the service Coffee Fellowship in the narthex
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

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Sunday, May 15: Deadline for submission of articles for the June Horizon newsletter. School year 2021 - 2022 graduates and graduating students will be celebrated in the June newsletter. Please submit your name, school, degree, and, if you wish, honors/awards, next steps.

*** Click HERE for the worship bulletin ***
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
Albuquerque, New Mexico


Fourth Weekend in Easter
May 7, 2022

St. Luke RADIANT
(In Person and E-worship) 



Who are those, robed in white,
And where have they come from?  - Revelation 7: 13




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.

Sanctuary Candle
May candle: Given by Deanna Vendel,
in loving memory of Gar and Bert.
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. 




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. 
Bucket of Change
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 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.  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/
Paid Church Nursery Caregiver(s)
at St. Luke Lutheran Church

Approximate Hours per week: 2-6
Note: This ministry position may be split between two staff so as to allow for alternating weekends off. This is negotiable at time of hire.

Typical Time Frame:
  • Saturdays 4:45-6:15 PM
  • Sundays 8:00 a.m.-12 noon
  • Variable – as schedule allows for special events
Pay: $15-20 per hour (negotiable)
Type: Contract Location: St. Luke Lutheran Church 9100 Menaul Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87112

Position Purpose: To serve young families by working with church volunteers to provide a safe, welcoming and cheerful Christian environment for children 0-4 years old in the church nursery during weekend worship services (normally 5 pm Saturdays and 8-12 noon Sundays)

Full Description: go to www.stlukeabq.org

HOW TO APPLY
Send a letter of interest and a current resume, including three references, by email to Angie Miller at stluke@thuntek.net with the subject: St. Luke Church Nursery.

We hope to conduct interviews in the first half of May 2022 and begin the contract(s) as soon as qualified candidate(s) have been identified.
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)
Please reply on the goldenrod sheet or contact Sally at sallydtrigg@gmail.com or the church office at 505.299.2621 or at stluke@thuntek.net. Thank you.

Many Thanks -
To Joann Brawley and Linda Hathaway for providing refreshments after services on May 1.
 To Betty Begeal for proving refreshments after services on May 8.  
Calling all photographers ...
amateurs / hobbyists / professionals
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 or the church office at stluke@thuntek.net or 505.299.2621.
Thank you to Marina who has signed up.
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
 
Click HERE for the Zoom Link for the 8 AM Class 
Meeting ID: 820 9098 8168
Passcode: 413792

Click HERE for the Zoom Link for the Noon Class
Meeting ID: 885 1609 9354
Passcode: 534892

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).
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.
Prayer Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 10 AM, via Zoom
Led by Prayer Chain Coordinator Beverly Ronkos
(Email: stlukeabqprays@yahoo.com; phone call/text: 505-307-4732)
 
Click HERE for the Zoom link
Meeting ID: 879 4225 4257
Passcode: 187939
St. Luke Women’s GATHER Bible and Brunch
Saturday, May 14
9:15 AM, in the Fellowship Hall
Study will be led by Pastor Christa

 
Across the generations: 
One act of welcome can beget another
Study by Sarah Caron, Ralen Robinson, Anna Madsen, Violet Little, Helen Hollinsworth & Denise Rector
 
The authors of this month’s study share their stories—”stories of those who have reached out across barriers of age, race and ability to bring people together and share hospitality.  You will be asked to consider  your own story and the places God has led you. In doing so, you might also be surprised by the power of relationship and hospitality to inspire change.”  (May-June 2022 Gather)
 
We will have the study and brunch at 9:15 - 10:45 AM, then join in the planned field trip to The Storehouse, arriving there at 11:00 AM.  (Space at The Storehouse is very limited, so please let us know of your interest in advance.)

Save the date: Saturday, June 25, for our first summer meeting - time of renewal and relaxation through the concept of quilting. Watch for more information in the weekly St. Luke GPS.

Contact:  Bev Berardinelli at WomensBibleStudy@stlukeABQ.org or Pastor Christa at pastorchristaABQ@gmail.com.
Think summer!!!  Vacation Bible Day Camp is just around the corner!!!
 
Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp and
St. Luke Lutheran Church

present

Vacation Bible Day Camp
JUNE 20 - 24, 2022
 
“Boundless: God Beyond Measure”  
 Rainbow Trail Bible Theme for 2022 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! 

June 20-24th VACATION BIBLE CAMP at St. LUKE, ABQ for kindergarten through fifth grade.
Tweens and teenagers WANTED/NEEDED as junior counselors (training will be provided!

Spread the word! This is definitely happening! Non-church members and friends — welcome!

No camper fees. Donations accepted, not expected.  They’ll be used for supplies and/or camp t-shirts.

Click HERE for photos from Vacation Bible Day Camp 2022

See Donna Berardinelli (Bible Camp Coordinator this year), Holly Trujillo (Children, Youth & Family Chair) or Pastor Christa for more information. 
Coming Up

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)
2 PM, 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.
Prayers of the Church
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people. - 1 Timothy 2:1
** 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
† Judi, healing (friend of Mary Voelz)
† Family of Judy (friend of the Berardinelli family), as she mourns the death of her husband on Easter Sunday
† Ken B (from Azar family)
† 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 Church Members continued
† 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
† Those who are traveling (Barbara & Chuck Exley)
† Mike Mills, healing (friend of Barb & Terry Shirrod)
† Abby, Brandon & Chris (from Nancy Espy)
† Ginger (friend of Mary Beth Garrett)
† 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 May 2022. 
 
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.

** Please note: We will be leaving names on the prayer list for one month. If you would like name re-added or removed, please contact prayer coordinator Beverly or the church office.
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.
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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9100 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2621                StLuke@thuntek.net
www.StLukeABQ.org

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