DATES TO REMEMBER / EVENTS / WORSHIP ASSISTANTS WORDS FROM PR. RACHAEL POWELL STEWARDSHIP / OUTREACH ELCA GOOD GIFTS CLASSES / EVENTS LFS’S ANNUAL APPRECIATION TEA PARTY PLEASE CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STTIMSCHURCH The Crosslight MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 2018 Inside ST. TIMOTHY’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 211 JEFFERSON ST. NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108 (505) 255-8001 FE A Special Thank You to: Sharon Kalita for helping to organize the event; to Carie Truckey for working magic in the kitchen; to Juli Owen for brightening faces with face painting; to Joshua Hochstetler for all the fun children's activities. Thank you to everyone who brought something to share at the potluck! What a feast! Thanks be to God. Reformation Potluck Appreciation!
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DATES TO REMEMBER / EVENTS / WORSHIP ASSISTANTS WORDS FROM PR. RACHAEL POWELL STEWARDSHIP / OUTREACH ELCA GOOD GIFTS CLASSES / EVENTS LFS’S ANNUAL APPRECIATION TEA PARTY
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The Crosslight MONTHLY NEWSLETTER:
NOVEMBER 2018
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ST. TIMOTHY’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
211 JEFFERSON ST. NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
(505) 255-8001
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A Special Thank You to:
Sharon Kalita for helping to organize the event; to Carie Truckey for working magic in the kitchen; to Juli Owen for brightening faces with face painting; to Joshua Hochstetler for all the fun children's activities. Thank you to everyone who brought something to share at the potluck! What a feast! Thanks be to God.
Theology on Tap has moved to a new location! Nob Hill Bar and Grill We will meet on November 14th @ 6-7:30 p.m. at Nob Hill Bar and Grill. TOT is a gathering of people who like to eat and discuss spirituality in our lives. Order your food and drink and prepare to talk! Check out our Facebook page the Monday prior to the event for a teaser concerning the discussion topic. See Anthony Harkness or Ed Schissel if you have any questions. Family Promise of ABQ @ St. Tim’s: The week of November 11 – 18 Julian of Norwich Study Begins: Sunday, November 25th @ 11:00 a.m. Christmas Tree Trimming: Saturday, December 1st @ 8:30 a.m. Betsy Vandyke Recital: Saturday, December 1st @ 2:00 p.m.
Worship Assistants
November 2018 November – Book discussion! Getting involved with God: Rediscovering the Old Testament (Ongoing Mondays & Thursdays) November – Silent Meditation (Ongoing Mondays) November – Expressions of Joy (Ongoing Mondays) November 2 – Church Women United @ First Presbyterian Church November 4 – Daylight Saving Times Ends November 6 – St. Tim’s Quilting Group November 8 – LFS’s Annual Tea Appreciation Party November 10 – GNM Evening Worship @ 6 pm November 11 – Stewardship Meeting 11 am November 11-18 – Family Promise @ St. Tim’s November 14 – Theology on Tap November 15 – Women’s Ministry Bible Study November 17 – 2018 Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM Advocacy Conference November 18 – Congregation Meeting November 18 – Women’s Refugee Group November 22 – Happy Thanksgiving November 25 – Advocacy Meeting 11 am November 25 – Julian of Norwich Study December 1 – Christmas Tree Trimming December 1 – Betsy Vandyke Recital December 9 – Expressions of Joy Concert
Church Events Dates to Remember
Task November 4 November 11 November 18 November 25 December 2 Asst. Minister Chris Owen Beth Neer Elaine Solimon Ken Sherrell Ron Solimon
Children’s Time Other Event Pastor Rachael Marcie Wilson Joshua Hochstetler Sue Mather Prayer Leader Casey Den
Hollander Anthony Harkness Ron Solimon Mona Sherrell James Bowman
Lector James Bowman Ron Solimon Barbara Blackwell Josh Hochstetler To Be Announced
Comm. Assistants
Mary Beth Tidwell Debby Morrell
Ron Henkel Terri Christiansen
Rob Rispoli Phyillis Harper-Rispoli
Beth Near Sam Brandt
Doreen and Ed Schissel
Altar Guild Ron and Grace Bousek
Ron and Grace Bousek
Ron and Grace Bousek
Ron and Grace Bousek
Michele Benton Rob Evers
Comm. Bread Robin Harmon Robin Harmon Robin Harmon Robin Harmon Donna Lisotto
Ushers Dan Rader Rob Evers Lee & Marcie Wilson
Gary Miller Roger Radloff Wilbur Jahn
Terri Christiansen Jackie Love Bob Jacobson Bert Blackwell
Donna Lisotto Gene Lisotto Larry Morrell
Dan Rader Rob Evers Lee & Marcie Wilson
Greeter Larry Morrell Larry Morrell Larry Morrell Larry Morrell Donna Lisotto Pew Angel Gary & Christiane
Miller Gary & Christiane Miller
Gary & Christiane Miller
Gary & Christiane Miller
Trudelle Bunn
Tellers Rob Evers Sharon Kalita
Robin Harmon Mona Sherrell
Terri Christiansen Scott Hardy
Michele Benton Robert Evers
Rob Evers To Be Announced
Projectionist Marie Henkel Marie Henkel Marie Henkel Marie Henkel Becky Lee
Words from... Pastor Rachael Powell
A Change in Our Outreach Relationships
† God is so good! Amen?! For a number of years now, St. Tim’s has partnered with COAST (Crisis Outreach And Support Team) here in ABQ in order to help our neighbors in need. Through your weekly contributions at St. Tim’s and your special giving just for COAST we have been able to help women and children leaving abusive situations, those stranded in ABQ be reunited with family in other parts of the country, families and individuals avoid homelessness with emergency housing assistance, and in countless other ways. Beginning this summer, 2018, COAST began changing their approach. While they still assist people in crisis situations, their process has become a bit more cumbersome for churches like ours to help. While we continue to respond to COAST’s direct requests for assistance, those requests are now few and far between. As a result, we have deepened our relationship with St. Martin’s HopeWorks and their new partnership with COAST in outreach to our community. The St. Tim’s council voted this summer to allow the release of COAST funds to the work of St. Martin’s HopeWorks when they were working in partnership with COAST to serve our neighbors in need. Just this week, through the new process, we were able to help an elderly gentleman struggling with mental illness complete his process of acquiring sustainable housing, thanks be to God! As we move forward in building bridges and working alongside other ABQ organizations for the sake of our neighbors, we will remain as flexible as possible to follow where the Spirit leads. Thanks be to God for your generosity to those in need among us and for the opportunity to be a part of God’s life-transforming work in the world! In Christ, Pr. Rachael
De- escalation Training
Thank you to everyone who participated in the De- escalation Training offered by the Albuquerque Police Department here at St. Tim's on Sunday, October 1 4th.
The feedback from the event was great! There were many requests for a handout or something to help folks remember what they learned. APD has sent St. Tim's a copy of the Powerpoint used in the presentation and it is available for anyone upon request. Please contact the church office at 255-8001 or [email protected] if you'd like a hard copy or would like it emailed to you. Thanks be to God for this opportunity!
New location: Nob Hill Bar and Grill, 3128 Central Ave SE in Nob Hill
We will meet November 14th-Wednesday from 6 - 7:30ish p.m. If you have questions you can chat with Anthony Harkness or Ed Schissel. Look for teaser on our FB page the Monday prior to the gathering.
Stewardship / Outreach
We finished the 3rd quarter with a total donation to Lutheran Family Services of $1,379!! 4th Quarter is ELCA good gifts Last year's goal was a water well that cost 2500.00, I am raising you a latrine @ 150.00 Total quarter challenge 2650.00!! See next page for ELCA Good Gifts and learn how you can make a difference
If you place your name on a Good Gifts donation, an ornament will be placed on the tree. The ornament will artfully constructed by Juli Owens. Thank you to Juli and her artistic talent!!
The next Stewardship meeting will be on November 1 1 th @ 1 1 , typically in the Narthex. We will be discussing the path that we will be following next year and fleshing out the information for the Annual report. As always if you have questions about Stewardship/Outreach please feel free to contact Anthony Harkness after service or email him @ [email protected]
Thank you for your never-ending support of the Ministries of St Tim's!!
Silent Meditation has resumed weekly on Monday evenings from 6 - 7 p.m. Enter and exit the Sanctuary through the east gate in silence. Please power off cell phones.
Classes & Events - Stay Tuned!
♦ Expressions of Joy - Annual Concert on Sunday, December 9th at 3 p. m. All are welcome!
Choir Rehearsals are Monday evenings, from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Expressions of Joy is a non-profit organization dedicated to bring the joy of music to adults with special needs in the Albuquerque community. To get involved or for more information see http://www.abqjoy.org; and or contact Vera Kleinhenz, [email protected].
♦ Church Women United
An ecumenical Christian women’s gathering will be meeting on Friday, November 2nd at First Presbyterian Church, 21 5 Locust St. NE, for their annual World Community Day celebration. The theme, “Reaching for Wholeness in Harmony with God’s People”, reflects the idea that being in wholeness requires feeling safe, cared for, valued and connected within our local community and the larger world at peace. Coffee fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the program at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to join us! For more information please contact Sharon Hamilton at 620-0223.
♦ The Sewing Group - meets first Tuesdays of the month. Next meeting at St. Tim’s on November 6th. Contact Coordinator - Donna Lisotto, [email protected] to get involved. Thank you for your support!
♦ St. Tim’s Women’s Ministry - by Michele Benton and Phyllis Harper-Rispoli
Thanks to everyone who participated in our ELCA Social Statement on Women’s Justice discussion groups! We had 3 group meetings, all of which were well attended and had lively discussion. We compiled the results and submitted it to the ELCA. If you would like to read the document we submitted, it is posted on our St Tim’s web site.
Women’s Ministry will meet on Thursday, November 1 5th 1 1 :30 a. m. for tea and lunch with Bible study from the November Gather magazine. The focus verse is from 1 John 1:8-9. Also, since
November is the month of Thanksgiving, we will collect a “Thank Offering”. All are Welcome!
♦ Women’s Refugee Group – Next Gathering on Sunday, November 19th, 5 – 7 p. m.
St. Tim's hosted the second meeting of the African Refugee Women on Sun., Oct. 28th; the women attending had a lot of fun learning social introductions and are enthusiastic to continue the growing the group! The vision of the group came from Chantal Muhumure, with the help of Phyllis Harper-Rispoli, Debby Morrell, and Pastor Rachael. Other volunteers: Neva Beasley, Barbara Blackwell, Julie Stringer, and Barbara Parissi. The Women's Refugee Group is a support and life skills group. The women are mainly Swahili speakers from Africa, and often speak multiple languages. We don't yet know all of the needs of the group, but anticipate that future meetings teaching the women skills that would be applicable to the their daily lives and concerns, also to teach them life and job skills. At each meeting we plan to have an ESL learning component that requires English speakers (like yourself) to facilitate small groups. We will also have a life skill presentation component from various speakers throughout Albuquerque. We Are Seeking Volunteers! You do NOT need to be experienced to work with the group. We will seek training, as needed. At this time, all you need is interest in helping the effort. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Phyllis Harper-Rispoli at [email protected], 505-269-1630; and or contact Chantal Muhumure at [email protected], 336-508-0112 after 2:30.
♦ St. Tim’s Book Club - Will meet Friday, December 7th, 6 p. m. at Ron and Marie Henkel’s home:
91 2 Sierra Drive SE.
We are reading The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. From Amazon.com’s description: A national bestseller when it first appeared in 1963, The Fire Next Time galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement. At once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin's early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an intensely personal and provocative document. It consists of two "letters," written on the occasion of the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, that exhort Americans, both black and white, to attack the terrible legacy of racism. Described by The New York Times Book Review as "sermon, ultimatum, confession, deposition, testament, and chronicle...all presented in searing, brilliant prose," The Fire Next Time stands as a classic of our literature.
Everyone is welcome to be part of the Book Club! Please join us!
