L U T H E R A N C H U R C H & P R E S C H O O L
ALL SAINTS SEPTEMBER 2017
Thank you! A huge to thank you to all of you for making my transition into Director of Children, Youth, and Families Ministry so comfortable and smooth. Don’t get me wrong, there is still TONS of work to do, but I am amazed at the grace and kindness you all have shown me thus far. I am grateful to God for allowing us this exciting opportunity that is ahead. As I write this, we are kicking off our Wednesday Night Live program. I can’t wait for this time of fellowship, community, and bible study. I hope you take advantage of this wonderful intergenerational time to meet some new people. I have also met with some of the mid high and senior high youth and their parents to discern where God will lead us this year in faith formation. Speaking of Faith Formation… another thing that I am very excited about is starting “Faith Formation in the 21st Century” through Vibrant Faith. The church of today is different than the church of the past. This is a two-year course that will guide me, and you the congregation, through building a comprehensive plan on how to reach people we haven’t reached previously. How to include the youth of our church and outside our church to worship in new ways. I would love to provide them new opportunities to lead in the church so it becomes a part of their identity. We want to teach the faith through expanded worship opportunities. The purpose of including and encouraging children in church (as well as their parents) is not to “improve our numbers”. It’s to get the gospel into their bones and to infect them with a grace, love, and commitment to peace through God. Speaking of worship opportunities… I ask you to prayerfully consider signing up to volunteer with your younger members. There are so many ways to get involved. You could sign up for a Sunday to teach our elementary aged children bible stories during Bible break-out. This is a great, easy way to teach God’s children. All the materials are provided for you and it’s only about 20 minutes during each service. You could also volunteer to teach a bible study to our elementary, mid high or senior high youth during Wednesday Night Live at 5:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. This is an hour long commitment, but again materials are provided. Or you could volunteer to coordinate one of many mid/senior high activities that we will be having during the year- service projects, fundraising, and group events. I hope you are as excited as me as we look towards our future. Change is hard, but
good. And God is great. With His guidance, we will move forward in trust – focusing
on the future, not the past.
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my
eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8
~ Martha Montaño
SUNDAY SERVICES
9:00 a.m. ~ Worship Service 10:00 a.m. ~ Fellowship
10:45 a.m. ~ Worship Service 11:45 a.m. ~ Fellowship
Quilters
Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Weekday Bible Study
Women’s: Mondays at 9:00 a.m. in the Library Men’s: Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Library Small Group: Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Wednesday Nights
5:30 p.m.: Faith Builders
Bell Choir
Youth Choir
Adult Education
6:30 p.m.: Group Meal
7:00 p.m.: HS Youth Group
MS Confirmation Group
Children’s Choir
Adult Choir
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Mondays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Worship Notes - September September 3 Jeremiah 15:15-21 Psalm 26:1-8 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 September 10 Ezekiel 33:7-11 Psalm 119:33-40 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 September 17 Genesis 50:15-21 Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35 September 24 Jonah 3:10--4:11 Psalm 145:1-8 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16
Mark Your Calendar: Reformation Sunday is October 29, and we will celebrate with Lutherans everywhere the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation! Worship will followed by a potluck dinner with fun activities for all ages
Creative Festival Worship Great Music
Yummy Food Reformation Bingo! Games, like “Pin the Theses on the Church Door” Luther’s rose temporary tattoos
You don’t want to miss the fun!
Save the Date! Balloon Fiesta Breakfast: Sat., October 7
God's Work / Our Hands Service Projects September 9-10 is the ELCA God's Work-Our Hands service weekend, and a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church has organized service projects that all Albuquerque churches can participate in. Road Runner Food Bank needs folks to separate and repackage food for distribution. All Saints youth and families will at Roadrunner at 8:00 a.m.(5840 Office Blvd. ABQ 87109) Lutheran Family Services-Tres Hermanas Refugee Farming program, in the North Valley, needs general gardening help - weeding, moving compost,
etc. Either of these projects can include young people and would be great for family participation. There will also be a Habitat for Humanity build, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please let us know by September 4 (898-3932) if you will join in any of these projects.
Food for Backpack Drive - September 2017 School is back in session and with it the Community Outreach Committee is once again coordinating the fall Sierra Vista Backpack Food Collection Project. This begins September 1 and continues throughout the
month. The drive provides nutritional food and snacks for a number of families at Sierra Vista Elementary School in Paradise Hills. Over 25 backpacks are filled each week to be taken home by needy students on Friday for weekend meals. Refrigeration space is almost non‐existent so no fresh or frozen food will be accepted. Several deliveries will be made to the school during the month.
Also, no glass containers since food is carried home in backpacks. Please take this list with you when shopping and donate something to this worthy program.
Shopping List + Pasta ‐ various types + Spaghetti sauce ‐ cans only + Fruit Cups + Mac & Cheese + Vegetables / Fruits ‐ cans + Snack drinks ‐ boxes or pouches + Cheese & Cracker Snacks + Drink mixes (cocoa, cider, fruit) + Peanut butter (plastic jars) + Powdered milk + Tuna
+ Rice/Beans ‐ dried + Tomato sauce ‐ cans + Soups + Jello / Pudding Mix + Muffin/Biscuit Mix + Ham or chicken ‐ cans + Granola bars + Packages of nuts + Jelly (plastic jars) + Cereal / Instant oatmeal
Let's all get involved to serve God's World,
Our Neighborhood!
New to All Saints? Interested in finding out more abut us? You are invited to a Newcomer Lunch on Sunday,
September 17, at 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
We will share lunch and stories – yours and ours;
take a tour of the church; and hear from council
members and ministry leaders about our ministries
here at All Saints. You may decide to formally join us
on Sunday, September 24, when we receive
new members during the 9:00 a.m. service.
Whether or not you make it official, you are
welcome here as part of our community of
worship, service and fellowship.
Middle School Confirmation This year our middle school students (grades 6-8) will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for a combination Confirmation class and youth group. We will use a curriculum called Re-form, which uses funny videos and a Anti-workbook to explore topics such as the Creed, the Bible, Jesus, and
Tough Questions. All middle school students are welcome – bring a friend – come for supper at 6:30 p.m. or Youth Choir at 5:30 p.m.
What do you identify as key characteristics of the ELCA that matter to you?
35 people gathered this week, at three different times, to talk about Claiming our Gifts as Christians in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We started by identifying the gifts we value at All Saints and in the ELCA, and here are the responses:
Inclusive Grace Liberal Liturgy – connects us to Christians in history Togetherness Thinking, challenging Grace Youth programs – ELCA, synod, and local Willingness to Change – re-formation Bible based Social justice Open and affirming Music! Education/Bible study Work toward fixing problems Potlucks! Giving Consistent theology Reaching out No hierarchy – all are ministers Action Open communion Advocacy Communion to homebound Love and acceptance Don’t believe the Bible literally Social Statements – developed collectively Not heavy on rules WELCA Informal – come as you are/be who you are Friendly people Gospel oriented Luther and the spirit of reformation/rebellion
The conversations continue the next three weeks with conversations at 12:15 p.m. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, as we talk about the gifts of our Practices, Ecclesiology (the way we are
church), and Legacy. There will also be a retreat using the same videos on Saturday, September 9, 9:00
a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; cost is $10, please register ahead by calling the church office.
PRESCHOOL KORNER by Marleta Anderson ~ A ministry of All Saints Lutheran Church
We’re Back! The Preschool is back and in session. Once again the teachers have amazed us with their creativity in the classrooms. Check out Classroom 4 the new Infant/Toddler room. Teachers this year are Alisa Castillo, Victoria Montes, and Marleta Anderson, Director. THEME FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR IS “WE CAN, YOU CAN, GOD CAN” Children at the preschool will be studying the “We Can” curriculum with interesting topics, science, geography and math. NEW this year is the introduction of the Infant/Toddler Room. Currently, we have three enrolled in this class. The room can handle 3 babies and 3 toddlers. AUGUST / SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 8/30 & 31 First Chapel & Birthday Celebration Days 9/4 NO SCHOOL-Labor Day 9/6 & 7 Grandparents Tea and Chapel 9/19 & 20 Fall Trike-a-thon FINANCIALLY In the last few years with the economic conditions as they are and the fact that there are preschools/daycares all around us the preschool has been moving forward to re-invent itself. When free pre-k started our program dropped to 2 year olds. This year we have opened for Infants/Toddlers. Another major problem is that the big name for profit centers can advertise more and together. A new brochure and flyer will be ready soon and available in the narthex. Please take several copies and give them to friends, family or neighbors. Keep the Preschool in your prayers. NEEDS & WANTS The Preschool teachers and staff are always on the lookout for many items. Donations are happily accepted. Suggestions: buttons, sequins, scraps of fun things, blank paper, newsprint, paper towel rolls, clean baby food jars, clean dress up clothes and accessories. Other useful items include Kleenex, wipes, toilet paper, paper towels and small drinking cups.
Youth Corner September Upcoming Events
Youth are encouraged to attend. All mid and high school students welcome! 9/9: God’s Work, Our Hands. Meeting at Roadrunner at 8 a.m. to work with other churches around Albuquerque. (5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque 87109) 9/16: Serve 505. This is an opportunity to help feed the hungry. Work with other ABQ churches to distribute food to Westside families in need. Volunteers need to arrive at Harvest Church at 8:45 a.m. (5331 Montaño Rd NW, Albuquerque87120 ) 9/24: Youth Group Hike, tentatively Tent Rocks. We will meet at ASLC at 9 a.m.. For more information contact Martha Montaño at 898-3932 or [email protected].
REGISTRATION for the SYNOD GATHERING is due by September 15, 2017. This event is for mid and senior high school students and will be held in Colorado Springs, January 12-15, 2018. We need your commitment ASAP.
Pre-REGISTRATION for the YOUTH GATHERING in Houston is due by September 15, 2017. This is a senior high event scheduled for June 28-July 1, 2018. We need your commitment to this by September 10, 2017.
Please let Martha know of your intention to attend ASAP.
Dinner for Six (or Seven) Start-Up Event It is September and with the fall season comes the resuming of our Dinner for Six “social season” starting in October. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex for all who are interested in participating this year. Haven’t tried Dinner for 6 before? Give it a try. Couples, singles, all are welcome. As a fun start-up to the year’s program, the Hyde’s will host an appetizer/tapas evening at their home. Anyone who has ever participated, plans to participate or would like to know what Dinner for Six is about, come on over and join in. Please bring an appetizer or tapas to share with the group.
Beverages will be provided. Mark your calendar: Friday, September 15, starting at 6:00PM at 490 Ranchitos Road in Corrales. Questions? Contact Tom Hyde @ home 898-1987, cell 515-7535, or email [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you there and, yes, feel free to bring the kids along.
How to Act Boldly on Your Faith Women remain a powerful force in the ministry of the church. Whether quilting, cooking, teaching or preaching, their hands perform the work that needs to get done. Your Rocky Mountain Synod Women’s Organization invites you to come experience the passions and ministry of Women: Past and Present in a 3 day Gathering, October 6-8 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado (adjacent to the Denver airport). Judy Messal, a member of All Saints in Albuquerque, is one of the presenters. Judy will share her border immersion activities and aspirations. Other presenters will share their attempts to improve lives through prison ministry, human trafficking intervention, homelessness solutions, political advocacy and international projects. All describe how women today can have just as much influence on our culture as the women of the Bible had on their cultures. Join us in October and get charged up to act boldly on your faith. Registration forms are located in the narthex or contact Rhonda Bentz RMSWO Board member at [email protected]. The lower cost registration ($50) deadline is September 5. Our church has money to help with your registration, travel and lodging. Please call Rhonda Bentz 505.301-6662 or Sharon Ellis 505.892-7638. We can guide you through the scholarship process.
How can I help you...what do you need... These are the things that I heard as the vacation bible school staff prepared for the week. Each day volun‐teers appeared and offered the same words. Boy, did we need help—making crafts, preparing for water day, games, Bible classes, serving lunch, and making transitions happen smoothly for 71 children. One ex‐ample of the feedback from the children was, “This was more fun than my regular summer school”. The last day, I met a boy speeding around the corner and told him to please slow down because I didn’t want to be knocked over and fall on my bad hip. He reared back and looked at me with concern. Much to my surprise, he enclosed me in a big hug, saying in my ear, “I’m sorry!” Thanks to everyone who made this wonderful ministry happen. ~ Brenda Culbertson
All Saints’ Make It Simple Commitment Campaign Will Be Kicking-off in October Now that the time and talent survey is finished and the results are being shared with those committees and activities needing personnel, All Saints’ stewardship emphasis will be shifting to enabling the congregation in sharing each member’s treasure and supporting our mission. Starting in October and continuing into November, Stewardship Committee members and other individuals interested in the financial well-being of All Saints will be sharing information about why it is important for each congregation member to commit a portion of her or his treasure (in other words, make a financial pledge) so we can all assist with achieving our mission and ensuring the current and future success of our church. We are planning to conduct these activities: October 1 Watch for an email this week describing the Make it Simple Commitment Campaign October 8 We will kick off the Make it Simple campaign in worship with “Following Jesus” Sunday October 15 Watch for a letter which expands on the Make It Simple theme and has a Commitment Card enclosed. November 5 All Saints Sunday – we will explore our work together as the saints of God in this place and how our commitments further the work of the saints who have come before us. November 12 Commitment Sunday! Bring your Commitment Card, and we will gather and bless our commitments for ministry in 2018. We hope every member will look deep into her or his heart, determine how they can financially support All Saints’ mission and activities, and make a commitment to do so. Peace, Jeff Yingling, Stewardship Chair Make It Simple Program Committee Members: Jerry Ferdig, Pam and Tim Hanson, Jim Kruger, Kristin Schultz
Gwenn Bolling 9/1 Kathleen Brem 9/1 Debbi Disgrazzi 9/1 Suzanne Hydock 9/1 Brian Dolan 9/2 Robert Anderson 9/3 Jeffrey Thacher 9/3 Ashley Winkler 9/8 Beverly Horn 9/10 Bryce Willman 9/15 Frank Horn 9/16 Tlisa Girlamo 9/19 Natalie Reil 9/19 Jenny Ruban 9/19 John Gaetz 9/20 Candace Walbright 9/20 Todd Kellett 9/21 Ed Strebe 9/21 Eric Bolling 9/22 Marj Warren 9/23 Gino Disgrazzi 9/24 Mary Mathison 9/24 Ruth Ann Petersen 9/25 Kristin Browning-Mezel 9/28 Matt Showers 9/30
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM Advocacy Conference Saturday, October 14, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $15 per person (materials & lunch included) St. Luke Lutheran Church 9100 Menaul NE, Albuquerque NM 87112 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Craig Nessan, Wartburg Theological Seminary Breakout session topics will include advocacy basics, the state budget and more. The conference is open to everyone interested in learning more about advocating on public policies impacting our many neighbors living in poverty and experiencing hunger. To register: send an email with your name, contact information and congregation/organization to [email protected] Deadline: October 9
Theology on Tap continues in September on Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 pm, at Monks Corner at 3rd and Silver. There are two restaurants to the east and north of Monks Corner where you can order food and Monks Corner has a grand selection of drinks. There is always a topic for us to consider and many interesting folks to talk to. Come join us!
Family Promise Sign-up for Hosting September 17-24 It is just a few weeks we will again receive Family Promise guests at All Saints. We are excited to have a new partnership with the Latter Day Saints Cottonwood Ward who are interested in participating in the Family Promise program. They will be assisting us with meals, hosting times and overnights. Cross of Hope will also be continuing to partner with us. Sign-up sheets will initially be posted at both All Saints Church and the LDS church with alternating openings to avoid duplicate sign-ups. The week before our hosting any remaining openings will be sent to all 3 churches to recruit volunteers
as needed. So, if you have particular times and ministries you would like to volunteer for, please check out the sheets and sign up today. It is exciting to have this additional church working with us. There are many slots to fill and many hands working together makes the work lighter for all of us in fulfilling this important ministry.
Worship Assistants’ Schedule ~ September 2017 Contact Kathy or Eric Ferdig if you are unable to help on your scheduled day (553-1115).
Assisting Minister Acolyte Lector Communion
Assistant Grape Juice Greeters
Sept. 3
9:00 Priscilla Brower Erin Reil Lee Liming Karen Cellan
Cecelia Pepper Natalie Reil
Jim & Cecelia Pepper
10:45 Eric Ferdig Virginia
Antonetty Shelley
Takeuchi Pam Hanson Judy Messal
Linda Milks Tom & Karen
Hyde
Sept. 10
9:00 Rhonda Bentz India Owens Cynthia Piirto Claire Gervais
Jo White Trevor Owens
Jim & Lyndi Perry
10:45 Nicole Arguello Lilia Carrillo Beth
Anderson Jerry Ferdig Patty Ferdig
Matt Showers Patty Ferdig Sharon Ellis
Sept. 17
9:00 Kris Ericson John Gaetz Crish Tippit Harlan Wilson
Laura Schwickerath Joanny Wilson
Kent & Lori Schleich
10:45 Erin Reil Eric Ferdig Tim Hanson Kylie Reil
Tiffani Arguello Rachel Winn
Todd & Jenny Kellett
Sept. 24
9:00 Kristin Browning-
Mezel Trevor Owens Megan Barnes
Jeff Yingling Marlee Barnes
India Owens Roque & Patty
Feliciano
10:45 Randine Hughes Rebecca Pelowitz
Matt Showers Nicole Arguello
Karen Hyde Kathryn Pelowitz
Tom & Karen Hyde
Oct. 1
9:00 Priscilla Brower Janet Field Harlan Wilson Kris Ericson Jon Jastram
John Gaetz Harlan & Joanny
Wilson
10:45 Eric Ferdig Virginia
Antonetty Ed Strebe
Linda Milks Janice Larson
Lilia Carrillo Todd & Jenny
Kellett
September Worship Services September 3 9:00 a.m.: Youth 10:45 a.m.: All Saints Choir September 10 9:00 a.m.: All Saints Choir 10:45 a.m.: Praise Band
September 17 9:00 a.m.: Bells 10:45 a.m.: Bells September 24 9:00 a.m.: All Saints Choir 10:45 a.m.: Praise Band
B: Classroom B BA: Big Apple Room C: Classroom C FH: Fellowship Hall K: Kitchen
L: Library N: Nursery PS: Preschool S: Sanctuary SCR: Small Conference Room
The schedule of activities on this calendar is subject to change. Updates are posted in the
weekly announcements and on the main calendar in the church office.
Sun Mon Tue
3
9am: Worship
10am: Fellowship
1045am: Worship
1145am: Fellowship
1215pm: Claiming Our Gifts, L
4
OFFICE CLOSED
5
9am: Quilters, FH
1030am: Staff Mtg, L
130pm: Finance Committee Mtg, L
7pm: RGSB Rehearsal, S
7pm: Community Outreach, SCR
10 Installation of Martha Montaño
9am: Worship
10am: Fellowship
1045am: Worship
1145am: Fellowship
1215pm: Claiming Our Gifts, L
11
9am: Women’s Bible Study, L
12
9am: Quilters, FH
1030am: Staff Mtg, L
7pm: RGSB Rehearsal, S
17
9am: Worship
10am: Fellowship
1045am: Worship
1145am: Fellowship
12pm: Praise Band Rehearsal
1215pm: Newcomer Brunch
Family Promise
18
9am: Women’s Bible Study, L
Family Promise
19
9am: Quilters, FH
1030am: Staff Mtg, L
7pm: RGSB Rehearsal, S
Family Promise
24 Receive New Members
9am: Worship, Receive New Members
10am: New Member Reception
1045am: Worship
1145am: Fellowship
Family Promise
25
9am: Women’s Bible Study, L
26
9am: Quilters, FH
1030am: Staff Mtg, L
7pm: RGSB Rehearsal, S
NOTE: Please fill out the orange calendar request forms out for any upcoming 2017 events and leave for Cassandra. If you have any questions, or need more information, please contact Cassandra at [email protected] or 898-3932. Filling out these forms for your calendar requests will help us keep better track of our upcoming events. Thank you.
Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
10am: Bible Study, FH
2
6 9am: Prayer Team Mtg, FH
1030am: Claiming Our Gifts, L
530pm: Faith Builders, SCR
Adult Education: Claiming Our Gifts
Bell Choir, L
Youth Choir, S
630pm: Meal, FH
7:00pm: HS Youth Group, C
MS Confirmation Group, B
Children’s Choir, Adult Choir
7
8am: Men’s Bible Study, L
8
10am: Bible Study, FH
9
8am: God’s Work/Our
Hands @ Roadrunner
9am-1pm: Claiming Our
Gifts Retreat
630pm: Praise Band
Rehearsal
13
1030am: Claiming Our Gifts, L
530pm: Faith Builders, SCR
Adult Education: Claiming Our Gifts
Bell Choir, L
Youth Choir, S
630pm: Meal, FH
7:00pm: HS Youth Group, C
MS Confirmation Group, B
Children’s Choir, Adult Choir
14
8am: Men’s Bible Study, L
6pm: Scout Leaders,
FH, SCR, L, N, B, C
15
10am: Bible Study, FH
16
20
530pm: Faith Builders, SCR
Adult Education, B
Bell Choir, L
Youth Choir, S
630pm: Meal, FH
7:00pm: HS Youth Group, C
MS Confirmation Group, B
Children’s Choir, Adult Choir
Family Promise
21
8am: Men’s Bible Study, L
7pm: Council Mtg, L
Family Promise
22
10am: Bible Study, FH
Family Promise
23
Family Promise
27
10am: Esther Bible Study, L
530pm: Faith Builders, SCR
Adult Education, B
Bell Choir, L
Youth Choir, S
630pm: Meal, FH
7:00pm: HS Youth Group, C
MS Confirmation Group, B
Children’s Choir, Adult Choir
28
8am: Men’s Bible Study, L
6pm: Scout Leaders, FH
29
10am: Bible Study, FH
30
Contact List
Name Position/Responsibility Phone/EMail Kristin Schultz Pastor 898-3932; [email protected] Cassandra Osterloh Administrator 898-3932; [email protected] Carolyn Trueba Director of Music Ministries, 839-8159 Adult Choir Director, 839-8159 Bell Choir Director 839-8159 Katherine Alexander Organist 898-3932 Erin Reil Youth Choir Director, 898-3932 Praise Band Director 898-3932 Martha Montaño Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries 898-3932; [email protected] Marleta Anderson Preschool Director 280-1911; [email protected] Congregation Council Officers Jerry Ferdig President 892-5361 George Holly Vice President 831-1560 Diana Lewis Treasurer 345-0190 Shelley Takeuchi Secretary 228-4403 Congregation Council Members Mel Bentz, Kris Ericson, Pam Hanson, Jim Kruger, Dennis Milks, Steve Reil Chairpersons Karen Hyde Community Outreach 898-1987 Jan Jastram Congregational Life 897-0855 Mel Bentz Christian Education 818-8588 Sharon Ellis Endowment Fund 892-7638 Kris Ericson Evangelism 822-5038 Diana Lewis Finance 345-0190 Rosemary & Warren Saur Library Committee 896-2027 Wayne White Memorial & Gifts Committee 892-5188 Andrew Lewis Mutual Ministry 345-0190 Dennis Milks Property 898-5638 Jeff Yingling Stewardship 301-325-8263 Jan Jastram & Erin Reil Worship Ministries 897-0855, 897-9359
All Saints Lutheran Church and Preschool Albuquerque, New Mexico
ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod
MISSION STATEMENT
As God’s forgiven people: + We welcome all in Christ’s love.
+ We grow together in faith and life. + We go out to love and serve others.
VISION STATEMENT
We Welcome: All Saints Lutheran Church & Preschool welcomes all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We are a Reconciling in Christ Church where all are welcome regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, relationship status, socio-economic circumstances, abilities, or anything that divides us. We strive to be a compassionate church that cares for all people.
We Grow: We encourage lifelong learning and strengthening relationships with God and each other, using caring conversations, fellowship, prayer, study, devotions, and service projects that are a part of our faith formation for children, youth, and adults. These activities often work best if developed in the family home or in small groups. Worship, with inspirational music and Gospel centered messages, is important for our growth and development. God’s love is poured out as we gather around Word, water, wine, and bread.
We Go: We go out with joyful and meaningful involvement in service and support to our community and world. All members discover and use their God given gifts to support God’s mission through our words and actions. We are challenged to embody the open arms of Christ on the cross as we are involved in “God’s work. Our hands.” As we go into the troubled and broken places in our community and world, we advocate, witness, and share the love of God.
After Hours In case of emergency: Kristin Schultz 270-1957
Property emergency: Dennis Milks 898-5638
Submission Deadlines
Sunday bulletins Wednesdays by 3 p.m. October Newsletter No later than September 20.
All Saints Lutheran Church & Preschool 4800 All Saints Road NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120 Church Office: 505-898-3932 Fax: 505-792-1939 Preschool: 505-897-2144 Email: [email protected] Website: www.allsaintsabq.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/All Saints ABQ