E-News
February 5, 2021

This Sunday we celebrate the Sacrament of Communion. If you are worshipping at home, we encourage you to prepare some elements for “bread” and “cup.” When it comes time for Communion we will partake together.

In Person
9am Traditional Service
(Sanctuary)
Nursery, Children's Church and
Youth Sunday School
11am Contemporary Service
(FLC GYM)
Nursery, Children's Church and
Youth Sunday School

Online
9am Church Online Platform
OR
9am YouTube Channel
(sermons can be viewed again anytime on YouTube after 9am Sunday Premier)
*Online services are shown simultaneously.
Join the Church Online Platform for more fellowship and engagement features.

Sunday Message
Dr. Doug Hucke
The Micah Challenge - Mercy

Adult Education Class
Led by Steve Sobolik
"When Helping Hurts"
In person and on Zoom

Worship Orders (Click Here)

Weekly Handouts for "When Helping Hurts" (Click Here)

Meal Delivery Request

We have two members of our congregation requesting meal delivery. If you can help please contact Sheri DeGroat at (505)604-9410 or degroatsheri@gmail.com.

Deacon Support!

Your Deacons are here for you! Are you or someone you know in need of prayer, a meal, medical equipment or financial assistance? Contact the church office at 856-5040.

View Church Calendar Online (Click Here)

Parking Lot Movie Night

All are welcome to an outdoor parking lot showing of The Princess Bride at SPC on Saturday, February 13. The movie starts at 6:30pm so come early to get a spot. The movie will be projected on the north gym wall with audio on FM. Drive in, bring your own snacks, stay safely in your car, and enjoy! SPC's building will be open solely for bathroom use. Invite friends to come too!

Join us February 12th
6 - 7:30pm on our YouTube channel
Join us for this digital date night experience! Laugh, connect, and be encouraged with your spouse. All you need to do is figure out dinner and you've got an incredible date night planned! It premieres on February 12 but can be watched anytime afterwards.
Just in time for Valentine weekend!

Grief Share Facilitators Needed!

Have you experienced the deep grief of losing a loved one to death and learned valuable lessons and experienced healing from the hurt? Please help others do the same! Pray about becoming part of our church’s grief support ministry team. We use a 13-week, video-based Grief Share program-small group seminar. We hope to continue this ministry but need facilitators who can guide our participants along the way from mourning to joy.

To learn more about facilitating with our Grief Share ministry, please contact Carolyn Havlen at 856-3306 or rjhavlen@yahoo.com or
Rev. Jeff Pearson at the church (856-5040) or jeffp@sandiapres.org.

“Gifts of Love” Food Drive

Sandia Presbyterian Church’s food bank is requesting donations of non-perishable food items through February 14th. We support food ministries at The Storehouse, Cornerstone Church’s Free Store, Steelbridge, and Rio Grande Food Project. Collection bins are in Fellowship Hall and outside the gym. Monetary donations would also be greatly appreciated.

Hey Moms! We are starting a Marco Polo App Group to go through the Lenten Season together. Join other moms for community, inspiration and scripture in a low time commitment and low stress way! Hear excerpts from the book "Abraham: A Journey Through Lent" if you would like to get the book (you don't need to). We will post a video weekly in the App for you to respond to when you have time. The Group Kicks off Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17th. To join - download the Marco Polo App & send Rebecca Wildey a text at (505) 306-0898 to be added to the group! Marco Polo combines the best of texting, social media and video chats - all in one private, easy to use app.

The 2021 Lenten Reflections will kick off Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17th. Similar to previous years, Debbie Hucke will email short daily devotions during the forty days of lent. If you would like to participate please add your email using the link above or contact Debbie. (Debhucke@comcast.net 505-263-2301)

Monday Connect & Pray Zoom Group

Led by SPC member and retired pastor Frank Shope on Monday' 11:30-12:30. All are welcome to join this weekly group that discusses Scripture and prays for one another’s needs.

Join by using:
Zoom Meeting ID 832 8193 0808
Passcode 166575
Zoom Link Here

Micah
New Adult Education Class on Sundays

During Lent, discover the relevance and significance of the great theological themes of God's faithfulness, justice, judgment, and future hope in the prophecies of Micah. Taught by Rev. Jeff Pearson at 10:15–11:15 AM on Sundays, February 21–March 28. This will be a hybrid class offered both in-person in Room 214 and on Zoom.

Thursday Night Dad's Zoom Group
Dads meet for Scripture, discussion, prayer, and much-needed humor. Led by SPC dad/members:
David Steele (steeledavidk@gmail.com) and Ryan Guth (ryanmguth@gmail.com)
Zoom Meeting ID 891 4835 4654
Passcode 534309
Click for Zoom Link

Men's Thursday Breakfast Group

Meet with us on Thursdays at 8am on Zoom. If you would like information on their current study or wish to join, please contact:
Chip Mansure (chip87122@outlook.com)
or Lyle Petersen (lwp87109@aol.com).

Preschool News

Home of the Busy Bees!

Preschool Registration Time!

Sandia Presbyterian Preschool will be registering for our 2021 Summer Program and 2021-2022 school year beginning Wednesday, Feb. 17. Registration is by appointment only. Please contact Christy Lutz (505-856-5040 or clutz@sandiapres.org) for more info or to schedule a registration time. Visit our website at spcpreschool.com to learn more about our school.

*SPC Church members and currently enrolled families may register starting Feb. 8th by contacting Christy.

Seeking Substitute Teachers!
As needed basis Tuesday-Friday 9am-1:30 PM.
Interested or need more info?
Please call Christy Lutz
(505) 856-5040.
Like and Follow Us!
Facebook at "Sandia Presbyterian Church Preschool"

Children's Ministry News
Babies-5th Grade

Children's Church is open every Sunday for all ages of children. Children from Babies – 4’s can go to their classroom in Exaltation Station. Children from K – 5^th grade can go to the Chapel after the children’s message.

Kids Club is meeting every Tuesday, 4-5:30pm, for fun, Bible study and snack. Ages Pre-K - 5^th grade are invited.

Tween Zoom Hangouts: February 21^st and March 21^st. You’ll get a bag of surprise activities to open at the Zoom meeting so, we need an RSVP by the Wednesday prior to make sure you get a bag!!

Keep Up With Children's Ministry: You should be getting emails of At Home Sunday School Lessons or you can check us out on Facebook ‘Sandia Presbyterian Church Children’s Ministry’ or Instagram at ‘sandiapreschurchkidmin’. We are now sending out announcements and ‘at home’ activities on Mondays by email.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Like and Follow us on Facebook and on Instagram.
Contact Krista Peterson for any details or questions: kpeterson@sandiapres.org or (505) 220-3879

SAVE THE DATES

Vacation Bible School June 14-18

VBS Comeback Team: Let Ms. Krista know if you’d like to serve in VBS!

August 20^th-22^nd, Jemez Mountains, Paliza Campground

Youth Ministry
News
6th-12th Grade

Watch our Youth Ministry social media for announcements and emails from our Shelby database for links/detailed information about our programs and activities! If you aren’t receiving the emails in your inbox, please check your Spam/Junk folder or contact Halecia to update your information.

In-Person Sunday School meets at both 9am and 11am AFTER the Children’s Message in the Youth Office with Halecia for a lesson and discussion on the same Scripture passage used in worship.

Online Sunday School will meet at twitch.tv/mandaelf for an Old Testament lesson with Mandy Self at 10:05am.

Youth Worship Band will meet at 2:30pm with Willy J to rehearse for youth worship at SNL! Youth singers, guitar/bass players, and drummers all welcome!

Sunday Night Live! (YOUTH GROUP) is meeting in HYBRID format at its normal time from 3-5pm this week!

Workin’ On Wednesdays (WoW) are IN PERSON each Wednesday from 3-7pm. Join us for homework help or office volunteer hours!

Wednesday Check-Ins are on ZOOM each Wednesday from 7-8pm for Middle School and 8-9pm for High School! Hop on and say hello!

Youth Leadership Team will meet on Sunday, February 7th from Noon-2pm. We’ll be done before the Super Bowl is on!

SOCIAL MEDIA: Find Sandia Pres Youth Ministries on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! There is a special Facebook Group JUST for parents in our ministry to find resources, ask questions, or just vent about parenting teens!

Contact Halecia Wimpy for any details or question: haleciaw@sandiapres.org or
(505) 20-0911. Texts welcome!

Do you have ministry news that needs to appear in the weekly Sandia E-News? Deadline for submissions is Noon on Wednesdays. Please make announcemnts as brief as possible and send to maryr@sandiapres.org

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