Messenger Light March 22, 2023 - Holy Week
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First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque’s
Messenger Light March 22, 2023
Holy Week
At the outset, the 40 days of Lent sound like a long time. The next
thing I know, I’m looking up to see Holy Week on the near
Church Office Hours horizon. This year our observation of the week between Palm
Monday—Thursday Sunday and the Resurrection of our Lord will feature a few new
8:00am to 2:00pm
elements.
Friday
8:00am to 12:00pm In the next week we will bring the online Stations of the Cross
back to our church website, www.firstpresabq.org . This will allow
Our staff members can
be reached individually folks unable to make it in person to worship services the
by phone or email be- opportunity to enter into the story of the passion with art, music,
tween 8am and 2pm, and a brief reflection and prayer. On Maundy Thursday there will
Monday through Friday:
be a funeral service in the afternoon for Art Bova, who died this
Matthew Miller past January. That evening we will gather in the sanctuary as the
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disciples did in the upper room to share in the Sacrament of the
Leon Lake
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Lord’s Supper, and will then transition to a kind of Tennebrae
Carolyn Rhodes service featuring reading of the passion, and spirituals sung by
505-764-2906 our music direction, Leon Lake. On Good Friday, we will have a
Alona Watchman canvas labyrinth laid out on the floor of the Fellowship Hall and
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invite people to come as they are able to prayerfully walk the
Sharon Baca
505-764-2900 labyrinth, reflect on Jesus’ suffering and death as we contemplate
the depth of his love and sacrifice.
If you have an after-hours
emergency, you can reach Then on Sunday, April 9 we will have two services of music, joy
pastoral staff through our and celebration of the event that is at the heart of our faith, Jesus’
helpline at 505-764-2910
resurrection. My hope is that during Holy Week you will find
First Presbyterian some way of attending to the whole of the old, old story of Jesus
Church (USA) and his love.
215 Locust Street, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-764-2900
www.firstpresabq.org
Calendar for the Week Giving Options
Thursday, March 23rd FPC works in our ministries to reach out to members
- Fiction Book Group, 10:00am in Conference room of the church and our greater community. You can
- ABQ Girl’s Chorus, 4:30pm in Choir Room send contributions by mailing checks to the church:
- ABQ Pipes and Drums rehearsal, 6:00pm in F.H.
Sunday, March 26th First Presbyterian Church
- In-person Fellowship Hall Worship Service at 8:30am 215 Locust Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Through the Bible Class at 9:45am in CE Room 219 You can give online at www.firstpresabq.org, click
- Adult Sunday School at 9:45am via Zoom/In-person in on the yellow “Give Online” button in the menu bar.
Kerygma Room Follow the instructions in the new window that
- Godly Play Sunday School at 9:45am in CE Room 210 opens to make your donations.
- In-person/Livestream Sanctuary Worship Service, 11am
Monday, March 27th * Remember to pay your Per Capita! The 2022
- Enchanters, 5:45pm-7:45pm in Choir room amount is $35.00. You can pay in person or
- Women’s Chorus rehearsal in F.H. at 6:00pm online.
Tuesday, March 28th Elusive Grace Book Study
- Prayer / Book Study Group at 12:00pm via Zoom
- Session meeting, 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall Starting Wednesday, March 1, Pastor Matthew will be
Wednesday, March 29th leading two book study groups over the six weeks of
- Healthcare for the Homeless, 1:00pm-4:30pm in F.H. Lent. The first will be an in-person study at noon on
- Lenten Study Group at 12:00pm in Kerygma Room, and Wednesdays held in the 3rd floor Kerygma classroom
5:30pm via Zoom at the church. The second will be an online study via
- Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 6:30pm in Choir Loft Zoom at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays. You may contact
Thursday, March 30th the church office to have the Zoom link sent to you.
- ABQ Girl’s Chorus, 4:30pm in Choir Room The book study will focus on the opening section
- ABQ Pipes and Drums rehearsal, 6:00pm in F.H. titled ‘Reclaiming Virtue,’ and will proceed as
Sunday, April 2nd follows:
- In-person Fellowship Hall Worship Service at 8:30am Week 4: Faith
- Through the Bible Class at 9:45am in CE Room 219
Week 5: Hope
- Adult Sunday School at 9:45am via Zoom/In-person in
Kerygma Room Week 6: Love
- Godly Play Sunday School at 9:45am in CE Room 210
- In-person/Livestream Sanctuary Worship Service, 11am Military Personnel Away from Home
- Deacons meeting, 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall If anyone has information on military personnel,
stationed in the United States or out of the country,
Mission in the Church please contact Jean Cates (505-228-6206), the Away
Just a reminder that for the rest March, in the Kerygma from Home Liaison with the Deacons. We want to
Room, we will look at: keep in contact with them, letting them know that
First Presbyterian Church has them in our thoughts
March 26th - Our neighbor across the parking lot,
and prayers during their deployment.
Crossroads for Women
Coming in April: Annual Plant Sale supporting Reminder: We are always accepting donations to
East Central Ministries. our Rio Grande Food bin (canned/dry food) and to
our HopeFound box (household supplies). These
Yes, it is getting warm but don’t get in a hurry. Rick at ongoing ministry partners are always in need of extra
Jericho is saying, Don’t make me tell you, “I told you so supplies!
(when it freezes in early May).”
Geraniums are coming
The Sunbonnet Shop will be selling Geraniums (4 inch
pots) of various colors. Plants will be delivered on
Wednesday, March 29 and will be available by pre-order
arrangements and on Sunday, April 2. Plants will be sold
for $8 each or 2 for $15. If you wish to pre-order, please
contact Susan Smith at susankeil1246@gmail.com.
Delivering food to
The Rio Grande Food Project!
Thank you FPC!
For your amazing faithfulness
to this mission!
Study on the Book of Romans: Cornerstone of Our Christian Beliefs
We will be commencing an adult study on Paul's Letter to the Romans starting Palm Sunday,
April 2 and for six Sundays thereafter (excluding Easter) in the Kerygma Room starting at 9:45
AM. Of all the epistles written or attributed to Paul, Romans contains the most systematic
discussion of Christian beliefs and theology. Many of the great Christian beliefs are discussed
in Romans: sin, the law of Moses, salvation -- both Abraham's and ours, faith, grace,
justification, sanctification, glorification and God's unbreakable love.
The Book of Romans has had an oversized impact on the church and theologians for almost
two thousand years. It jolted Martin Luther into starting the Reformation against Rome.
Sprinkled throughout our liturgy on Sunday mornings are direct quotes or references to
concepts contained within Romans.
We will be using N.T. Wright's book of Paul for Everyone: Romans to guide us in this study.
Copies will be made available for purchase in the church office. Stephen Rhoades will be
leading the discussion.
Come and see what gifts for you this letter contains.
Family Promise
Save the date for a special event! On Sunday, April 30th Family Promise will present its 17th
Annual "Sweet Jazz" concert. This major fundraiser for one of our mission partners will take
place from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Sandia Presbyterian Church. Attendees will enjoy great jazz music
as well as a silent auction and wonderful desserts. More details will be provided soon.
Miko Peled,
Author: The General’s Son,
Speaking in SF
and Albuquerque
Miko Peled is the son of an Israeli
Defense Force General who spoke
out against the policies of the Israeli
government toward the Palestinians.
His niece was killed by a Palestinian
suicide bomber and yet Miko and
his broader family joined forces with
other Israeli and Palestinians to
fight for a just and equitable future
for all those living in the Holy Land.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
A presentation on the work of the CIT in Albuquerque Police Force will be provided to First
Presbyterian Church following the 11:00 AM Worship Service. The presentation will be held in
Fellowship Hall on April 16 and a free lunch will be provided for those attending. A sign-up
sheet will be available in the church office for those wanting to have the lunch.
The Crisis Intervention Team's goal is to provide an effective response to situations involving
people who might be mentally ill or in crisis.
The Crisis Intervention Team works with people in the Albuquerque Community who exhibit
chronic behavior patterns that may pose risks to themselves or others.
One of the team's primary goals is to ensure that situations involving people in crisis are
defused so that force may be avoided and proper medical attention or referral to an appropriate
follow-up agency is provided.
The team also works closely with the mental health care provider network to help identify
deficiencies in our health care programs.
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