Friday, April 15
** Deadline for articles for May Horizon newsletter - moved to morning of Tuesday, April 19
Noon Church office closed
Good Friday, April 15
6 PM Worship service, in-person
Easter Vigil (Holy) Saturday, April 16
No 5 pm worship service
7:45 PM Worship service, in-person
followed by a wine and cheese reception
Resurrection of Our Lord
Sunday, April 17
9:15 AM Middle & High School youth helping with the Egg Hunts, meet in the Youth room
9:15 - 10:15 AM Easter Brunch in the Fellowship Hall
9:45 AM Egg Hunts: Preschool & Kindergarten in the Playground; First to Fifth Grade in the Courtyard
10:30 AM Worship service
10:30 AM Simultaneous Live-stream worship service
Easter Monday, April 18
Church office closed
Deadline: articles for May Horizon newsletter, please submit them to the church office
1 PM Bells of St. Luke, in the Lounge
7 PM Preschool Committee meeting on Zoom
Wednesday, April 20
4:45 - 5:30 PM St. Luke Spark on Zoom: THE EMPTY TOMB
7 - 8:30 PM Choir rehearsal
Thursday, April 21
6 PM Church Council meeting on Zoom
Friday, April 22
9:30 AM Preschool Worship: JESUS IS RISEN
Saturday, April 23
1 - 2:30 PM Survivors of Suicide, in the Youth room
Second Weekend of Easter
Saturday, April 23
5 PM Worship service
5 PM Live-stream worship service
Sunday, April 24
8:15 AM Worship service
9:15 - 10:15 AM Spark Plus for Kids, in the Youth room: THE EMPTY TOMB
9:15 AM Adult Forum, in the Fellowship Hall: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch
9:30 AM Frolic Baby Bible Club, in the Lounge/Library
10:30 AM Worship service
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Good Friday
April 15, 6 PM
“Return to Me” - A Choral Service based on the Stations of the Cross.
Each anthem sung by the choir is in dialogue with Scripture texts and well-known songs that describe the crucifixion scene.
Easter Vigil (Holy) Saturday
April 16, 7:45 PM
A contemporary vigil, for families and individuals of all ages
It starts with the Service of Light: the congregation gathered outside, around the fire, each given a candle.
This one hour and 15 minute service will be followed by a wine and cheese reception!
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Sunday, April 17
8:15 AM and 10:30 AM
Live stream worship available at 10:30 AM. Go online at https://www.facebook.com/stlukeabq/
This is the holiest of days in the church year as we rejoice with all Christians around the world celebrating Christ’s victory over death, and through His resurrection, our own salvation. Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Easter Potluck Brunch at 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
In the Fellowship Hall. Please join us! Family, friends, visitors—all welcome!
Egg Hunts for Preschool to Fifth Grade Youth
9:45 AM Preschool & kindergarten, in the Playground; First - Fifth grade, in the Courtyard. Bring your Easter baskets for collecting eggs.
To volunteer to help hide the eggs, contact Bev Berardinelli at birdnbev@comcast.net.
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*** Click HERE for the worship bulletin ***
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Resurrection of Our Lord
April 17, 2022
St. Luke RADIANT
(In Person and E-worship)
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, [the women] came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. - Luke 24:1-2
St Luke Lutheran Church
9100 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-299-2621 Email: StLuke@thuntek.net
Find our Livestream online, Sunday at 10:30 AM
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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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
The HopeWorks Day Shelter provides a place for individuals experiencing homelessness to rest, receive meals, clothing, showers, storage, and more – all while obtaining supportive services and housing.
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
SUNDAYS In-Person
We are not meeting this Sunday. We will meet again on Sunday, April 24, 9:15 AM, in the Youth room. Study: The Empty Tomb
WEDNESDAYS on Zoom
Our next meeting: April 20, 4:45 - 5:35 PM on Zoom. Study: The Empty Tomb
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85968334457
Meeting ID: 859 6833 4457
Teachers: Holly Trujillo, Rachel Welch, Pastor Christa, Greg Haschke
You are invited to BOTH Wednesday nights (by Zoom) and Sunday mornings (in-person).
NEW kids always welcome to join in !!!
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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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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Frolic Baby Bible Club
Using the Frolic First Bible
(for parents & babies, birth to age three)
30 minutes of Bible songs, scripture, sharing and some silliness!
We are getting together in person on
Sunday, April 24
9:30 AM (after the 8:15 AM service), in the Lounge
Bible Story: JESUS IS RISEN
If you need more information, please contact Pastor Christa at PastorChristaABQ@gmail.com.
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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
Join us at 9:15 - 9:30 AM for coffee & catch-up conversation.
Study begins at 9:30 AM
Study will be led by Pastor Christa
Newcomers, visitors and friends always warmly welcomed.
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.
Looking to the future: Life forever with God – Most of the time that Jesus talks about the kingdom of God or eternal life, he is referring to something we experience here and now—not later in heaven. But sometimes, he does talk about that future life and in this final session we will learn as much as we can about “the glory that awaits us.” What will it be like to be perfect people in a perfect world, living forever with God and one another? (www.Gathermagazine.org)
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Coming 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
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).
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!
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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 Ukraine
Lord, we pray for the nation of Ukraine, its leaders and people. We pray that you would make your presence known to them at this time of strife. We pray for their protection and for an end to the Russian invasion. We pray for the innocent, the frightened, the dispossessed, and those who have lost loved ones, homes and family. We pray that you would bless the endeavors of those who work for peace and an end to this conflict. Have mercy, we pray, on Ukraine. May your peace rule in the hearts and minds of all. Continue to stir up the leaders of the world to work together for the good of all. We pray this in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen. ( https://www.perth.anglican.org/news-and-events/news/prayers-for-peace-ukraine-russia-conflict)
For Our St Luke Family
† Sally Meeks, health issues
† Layla & Abigail, thanksgiving for good recovery (Lyell family)
† Karen Carlson: "Thanks & praise to God for successful surgery and negative pathology report"
† Kim Guericke
† Tim Kelley & Bradley
† Bonnie Paine, recovery & thanksgiving
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, 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
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.
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Family & Friends of Church Members
† Those affected by fires in NM, including Luther House Director Rhonda & her Family
† 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)
† Pat, death of husband and her health (from Berardinelli Family) † Dena George (friend of Denny & Nancy Krenz)
† 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)
- continued prayers and thanksgiving.
For Our Community, Country and the World
We pray for Hope Works Day Shelter, our Bucket of Change recipient for April 2022. Hope Works provides a place for individuals experiencing homelessness to rest, receive meals, clothing, showers, and storage. https://www.hopeworksnm.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.
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 St. Luke Preschool
Registration for Summer Camp 2022
and School Year 2022 - 2023 is ongoing.
Visit www.stlukepreschool.org for information about summer camps and the 2022-2023 school year. Be sure to view our virtual tour!
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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