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the spirit of saint paul
September, 2015 Volume 50, Issue 7
A R C C
Be part of our new photo directory.
Do you know the names of the people si ng around you at
church? Help us build a tool that will put names with faces.
Each family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and free
directory for par cipa ng. Schedule your photography session
at church on Sunday, or by calling the church office. If you call
the office when the office is closed, please leave a message
with a return phone number and we will call you back.
Photography sessions are Thursday, September 17, Friday, September 18,
and Saturday, September 19.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
A Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Community
Phone: 505 242 5942 Fax: 505 242 7067
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.StPaulABQ.org
Pastoral Care Emergency Phone : 505 249 9859
Calico Bu erfly Preschool Phone: 505 242 4504
Email: [email protected]
Sunday Services 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion (9:30 beginning 9/13)
Personnel S P
Patricia L. Holman
D M P Seth Hartwell
O Beverly Pe t
C B P D Doreen Kleinsasser
O M Posi on Open
Terry Cole (pro tem)
P M Leroy Mar nez
Saint Paul Lutheran Church, as a community of faith in Christ,
is radically welcoming, strives for jus ce, and
loves its neighbors as itself.
B N D (except as otherwise noted)
S B : Each Wednesday at 9 a.m.
O N : September 15 at noon.
Friends of St. Paul, If you no longer wish to receive a copy of this news‐
le er in the mail, please no fy us by phone or email.
Table of Contents From the Pastor ...................................................................................... 2
God’s Work Our Hands Sunday .............................................................. 3
From The Congrega on President.......................................................... 4
Calico Bu erfly Preschool ....................................................................... 5
From the Music Director ......................................................................... 6
New Youth Group ................................................................................... 7
Friends Feeding Friends .......................................................................... 8
125th Anniversary Update ..................................................................... 9
Adopted Families .................................................................................. 10
Bags from the Sunflower Orphanage ................................................... 11
Movie Night .......................................................................................... 12
Adult Faith Development ..................................................................... 12
Old Town Prayer Vigil ........................................................................... 13
Border Immersion Trip ......................................................................... 14
Fellowship Dinner Groups ......... ……………………………………………………….15
St. Paul Sewing Group .......................................................................... 16
Support the YAGM Among Us .............................................................. 16
TLC/House Mee ng Training ................................................................ 17
Synod Assembly Report ........................................................................ 18
Council Highlights ................................................................................. 20
Calendar and Worship Assistants Schedule .................................... Insert
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From the Pastor We are Church…
One of the first songs I learned as a kid in church goes something like this:
I am the church, you are the church, we are the church together. All who follow Jesus, all around the world, yes! we’re the church together.
In a me when separa on and fac ons, when standing apart and
against, seem more readily acceptable than standing with and
for, we the church have a God‐given opportunity to affirm for
ourselves and the world that TOGETHER ma ers. Together is the
Jesus way.
It is me for another year of learning and growing in grace. For
the kick‐off event on September 13th this year we join Lutherans
throughout the Rocky Mountain Synod in projects that empha‐
size “we are Church – be er together!” Plan to gather with fol‐
lowers of all ages as we sing and pray and snack and chat while
we stuff backpacks for students of our partner congrega on in El
Paso (Iglesia Luterano Cristo Rey).
Then, beginning the following week, classes for all ages will meet
following the 9:30 a.m. worship . “Educa on hour” will be 10:45‐
11:30 with adults mee ng in the Library and youth preschool
through high school gathering in the Fellowship Hall. Music and a
thema c focus will begin the youth me together. Then they
will break out into age‐related groups for an ac vity, project, or
faith‐in‐daily‐life conversa on. Some mes, like our first gather‐
ing on September 13th, we will gather for other intergenera onal
events as the year unfolds.
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A few generous folks have volunteered to work on teams to pro‐
vide leadership for each age group; more are needed and always
welcome. Training will be provided. For more informa on please
call (505‐249‐9859) or email me ([email protected]).
Spiritual growth is not an individual ma er – we are shaped by the people among whom we live and work. Over the years I have been blessed to have inspiring teachers; many of those have been the children and youth I was called to teach. I invite you to join me as together we learn more about God, one another, and the way Jesus calls us to follow. We ARE church…be er together! <>< Pr. Pat Holman
God’s Work Our Hands Inter-Generational Sunday is
September 13th
Back to School Backpacks for the Children of Cristo Rey in El Paso
This year’s St. Paul God’s Work Our Hands ini a ve is an Inter‐Genera onal Event for everyone at St. Paul. We have been col‐lec ng school supplies for the 70 children of Cristo Rey. On Sun‐day Sept 13, a er our 9:30 service, everyone is invited to the Fel‐lowship Hall, where we will meet for a welcoming session about the Cristo Rey kids who will be receiving the backpacks, assemble the backpacks by filling them with the supplies we collected, and share snacks, coffee, and fellowship. All ac vi es are appropriate for all ages, and we look forward to your par cipa on! All hands are needed to make this project a success.
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From The Congrega on President By Roger Hein
Fall is here; school has started, and Saint Paul begins our new
single service schedule on 13 September at 9:30 a.m. The deci‐
sion to move to the single service year round was not easy, but
our dwindling volunteer pool has made it a realis c alterna ve.
Speaking of volunteers, the Youth Educa on team is s ll looking
for help with Sunday School – our youth are our future, and we
need to help in their educa on with whatever me and talents
we can share.
September also marks the return of Pastor Holman from her half
‐sabba cal. The me flew by, in large part thanks to our fill‐in
pastor, Doug Mathison – his humor, message, and assistance in
guiding our youth educa on ini a ves were greatly appreciated.
On 12 September we will have our next Quarterly Mission &
Ministry Gathering. Everyone is welcome to the Gathering to
hear about the ac vi es for the various commi ees and minis‐
tries and par cipate in the discussions. There will be two major
topics this quarter – the 2016 Opera ng Budget and the Compre‐
hensive Ministry Review.
The Council con nues prepara ons for the Synod‐led Compre‐
hensive Ministry Review scheduled for 18‐20 September. The
review will give each of us the opportunity to discuss our
strengths and iden fy areas for improvements. As with most
congrega ons, we are experiencing challenges which we believe
the review can help us improve. As we celebrate our 125th An‐
niversary, we believe the review can give us the groundwork to
become stronger for our next 125 years.
As always please feel free to contact me via email
([email protected]) or via my ever‐present cell phone
((505) 328‐3688) if there are issues that need to be addressed or
visions that need to be explored.
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By Doreen Kleinsasser
The curriculum theme for September will be “Me, Myself and My
Family”. Our bible memory verse is “Praise the Lord, for the Lord
is good” (Psalm 135:3 ).
The week of September 14 is when we begin our enrichments: Music class will be on Monday Chapel on Tuesday Kids Love to Dance on Friday.
Calico Bu erfly Preschool con nues to enroll for its fall program.
Please contact us at [email protected] for addi onal infor‐
ma on or call 505‐242‐4504.
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From the Music Director By Seth Hartwell
For four days in July, over 850 Lutherans descended upon
Atlanta to be immersed in all things Lutheran. As a member of
the Associa on of Lutheran Church Musicians, or ALCM, I
a ended events offered that I felt could best help St. Paul, as
well as my professional development. Juxtaposed with the
ALCM conference was the Lutheran Jubilee, which drew Luther‐
ans from all over the country and walks of life. Pastors, laypeo‐
ple, and interested folk‐ some who were born Lutheran, some
who were born Pentecostal. All lent their ears in discussions and
sessions about topics we think about daily.
This conference was different from the conference I a ended two years ago, in that we did not have as many events tailored for the Lutheran musician because of the Jubilee. This was not unfortunate and was a blessing in that many sessions and topics were offered for a broader a endee base. I was able to share discussions with people of different backgrounds without "talking shop." Some of these sessions I a ended varied in topics such as: Luthercostal— Pentecostal and Non‐Cradle Lutherans, Gail Ramshaw's Luther Reforma on at year 500, Encultura on— Encultured Worship Confronts and Vivifies. I a ended morning plenary sessions discussing rela onships be‐tween musicians and pastors led by Paul Westermeyer as well as a two‐part discussion about how we shape the gospel as a living voice. I a ended evening prayer services held all over Atlan‐ta, including an Episcopal cathedral, Presbyterian church, and an ELCA church. The conference concluded with a gigan c hymn sing which was streamed online.
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Perhaps the best treat was to hear our Presiding Bishop, Eliza‐
beth Eaton, speak on a variety of subjects. I le feeling ener‐
gized and comforted that we have such an amazing person
leading our church. A joke she shared was that (when mee ng
one of the session leaders who specializes in Hip‐Hop church)
she was more excited to meet [him] than the pope!
I thank you all for sending me to Atlanta to help grow my minis‐
try. I am truly thankful. Look forward to more newsle ers
about my experiences and feel free to ask about my trip!
Important dates in October are approaching‐ We will sing the
Robert Ray Gospel Mass on Sunday, October 18th during wor‐
ship as part of our 125th celebra on of all things St. Paul
NEW YOUTH GROUP
Save the evening of Saturday Sept 26th
Mid and high schoolers, we are planning a once a month gath‐
ering for great fellowship with other Chris an teens. Come to
get started and plan at the first mee ng , Saturday September
26th, 6 p.m.‐ish to 9 p.m. in the upstairs youth room. The even‐
ing will include supper, games, biblical study/reflec on rela ng
to daily life as a student. See upcoming bulle ns for final de‐
tails or call Dana Mullen 266‐5981.
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As many of you know, St. Paul is responsible for the dinner
meal served the first Thursday of every month at Project Share,
a program that was started in 1984. As some of you know, Pro‐
ject Share is now a program of St. Mar n’s Hospitality Center.
This will enable Project Share to reach more clients, as well as
expanding St. Mar n’s efforts by allowing the shelter to serve
three meals a day. At the present me we are s ll serving
meals at Project Share, but will be moving over to St. Mar n’s
some me later in the fall/winter. St. Paul has three teams,
each providing four meals a year (drinks, main dish, salad, des‐
sert, fruit, and bread) at Project Share.
The three team leaders are Nancy Jenkins, Cheryl Schultz and
Randy Kearney. The program would not be possible without all
of you who volunteer. Of course, we are always looking for oth‐
ers to get involved. If you can cook, we need you on a team. If
you just have an hour or so of free me on the
first Thursday of the month, we always need people to help
prepare and serve the meal. Project Share is located at 1515
Yale Blvd. SE between Gibson and Avenida Cesar Chavez. Din‐
ner is served between 5 and 6 p.m. We also gladly accept any
dona ons to help defray the costs (a check should be made out
to “St. Paul Lutheran Church,” with “Hospitality Fund” being
noted under remarks). If interested or have any ques ons,
please contact Marsha Kearney at 505‐899‐9705 or
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125th Anniversary Update By Nancy Jenkins
In August the commi ee put together a fry
bread dinner a er the Youth Service. It was
well a ended and the food was great. Special
thanks to Pat Montague who made the fry
bread and the rest of the commi ee who
served. Thanks to all who helped set up and
take down all the tables and chairs. It was a
lot of fun. All the proceeds went to the Youth
Fund.
In September we are having a Remembrance of Bap sm service
and will use water from all the places the congrega on members
have been this summer. It will be part of Coming Home and
star ng the new fall schedule. Bring just a li le sample of water
from the lakes, rivers, streams ,or oceans you have visited. The
waters from your travels will be mingled in the bap smal font in
a recogni on of coming together through the water to God's
word and His service. Please give the commi ee the informa on
about where your water was collected so that we can publish a
list of the loca ons for our special service.
Please remember to look at the photo board and help us iden fy
people in those old photos.
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Adopted Families By Kay Schoenefeld
We didn't help anyone financially this past month, but Randy
Kearney, one of our "delivery folks", made several trips to pick
up items donated by a rela ve of one of our members. The items
went to the Catholic sister who lives in the southeast part of
town; she knows of many families in need and passes the items
along to those families. Randy had a full schedule the day of the
"pickups" since he was also moving items for Lutheran Family
Services that day. He has also been helping them for a while
now; they provide aid to refugees who are rese ling in Albu‐
querque.
Two new folks have joined our merry band: Paul and Mary
Thompson have volunteered to transport donated items from St.
Paul to our storage unit. We are very grateful for their help!
A woman we have helped in the past came by the storage unit and volunteered to straighten things up in there ‐ no small task! She had some of her kids with her and they all spent several hours going through things and arranging items on the shelves. She has done this before; it really helps us, and I know it helps her, too. We con nue to have a special need for adult diapers (size medi‐um for women), and we can always use furniture, toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo, cleaning supplies, TVs, blankets, bath towels, sheets, dishes, sil‐verware, pots and pans, lamps, and anything else useable. If you have large items to donate, call Kay to arrange for pickup; bring small items to the narthex coatroom (by the Adopted Families sign). To donate money, make checks payable to St. Paul, mark them for Adopted Families and place them in the Sunday offer‐ing or church office.
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Thank you for remembering our families.
Kay Schoenefeld, 281‐4037 Cheri and Ted Parson, 291‐8394 Dave Lund Susan Matsui Bill and Paula Eglinton
Randy and Marsha Kearney Paul and Mary Thompson Fred and Helen Disque Pat Cur n Hal and Cheryl Schultz
Bags from the Sunflower Orphanage By Alicia Ruch‐Flynn
The SunFlower Orphanage is home to 12 children who are HIV
posi ve in Cambodia. Hal Schultz, a member of St. Paul, works
with the children and sits on the Board of Directors; Sunflower
has twice been designated as a specific mission of St. Paul. Most
of us have never been and never will go to Cambodia, but we
have been blessed with the chance to show God’s love in that
place by suppor ng financially and by building a rela onship
with the 12 HIV posi ve orphans there. One of the ways the
children help support themselves is through designing and mak‐
ing bags. Hal has brought bags back from Cambodia on previous
trips and several members of St. Paul have purchased these bags
to help support the orphanage. Hal is going to Cambodia again
this October. If you would like him to bring you back a bag,
please let Alicia Ruch‐Flynn know. Alicia will be collec ng orders
and money for the bags (although you can pay for the bags once
they are here as well). Prices are $25 for the larger bag and $15
for the smaller. Samples of the bags will be at the Friendship
Corner Coffee table on Sept 20th and 27th and Oct 4th for you to
look at. These beau ful bags are wonderfully made and colorful
and make great presents for anyone.
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Movie Night By Alicia Ruch‐Flynn
Movie night has been cancelled for September. Put
October 16 on your calendar and plan to join us for a
showing of the classic To Kill a Mockingbird.
Adult Faith Development By Bob Ma hews
Please join us for the kickoff of a new year of Adult Faith Devel‐
opment, star ng in September.
On September 13, adults and children will work together on
God's Work, Our Hands Sunday to fill backpacks with the
school supplies we've been gathering for the last few
weeks. The backpacks and supplies will go to Albuquerque
Public Schools students who need them for the new school
year.
On September 20, our own Ranja Andriamanana will talk
about her experiences as a student in Morocco over the last
semester. This promises to be a fascina ng session showing
how our ministry extends far beyond what we may have
thought.
On September 27, a new series of talking‐listening circles will
convene to gather our insights on issues of congrega onal
concern. Watch the bulle n announcements for more infor‐
ma on in the next few weeks.
Later on this fall, Adult Faith Development will begin a survey
of the life and ministry of our congrega onal namesake, St.
Paul. We, like Paul before us, will cover a lot of territory, and
we hope you can join us. Adult Faith Development meets
most Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in the Conference Room.
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Interfaith Candle Light Prayer Vigil on the eve of Papal Address to Congress
Wed., Sept. 23, 6:30‐7:30 p.m. Old Town Plaza, ABQ
A me to pray together for wisdom for all of our leaders and our‐
selves as we commit to ac ons for life that create a just econo‐
my and address the cri cal challenge of climate change and cli‐
mate jus ce. September 23 is Yom Kippur in the Jewish tradi‐
on and important Holy Day of fas ng and call to atonement. A
symbolic breaking of fast will begin the service. Bring your own
candle.
Simultaneous vigils being held around the US and in New Mexico
in Silver City, Taos, Carlsbad, Gallup, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and
Ghost Ranch.
Co‐sponsored by New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light, New
Mexico Conference of Churches……
At the na onal level coordinated by Interfaith Power and Light,
Franciscan Ac on Network and Global Catholic Climate Move‐
ment.
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Join us in a BORDER IMMERSION TRIP
TO THE US/MEXICAN BORDER
NEW DATE October 8 - 11th The Immersion trip is an educa onal trip coordinated and run by
Cristo Rey. Cristo Rey is a bi‐lingual ELCA Lutheran church locat‐
ed one mile from the US/Mexican border, dedicated to providing
for the poor and others who either live in the border town of
Juarez or might be undocumented immigrants to the US living in
El Paso. The undocumented can come from many different plac‐
es other than Mexico itself and frequently do. The trip will in‐
clude a sub‐set of the following: visits to Annuncia on House,
Las Americas, Jardin de Milagros, the Kelly Memorial Food Pan‐
try, the border, dinner with members of Cristo Rey, a trip to the
Colonias, and trips to Juarez to visit a Woman’s Coopera ve and
a Medical Clinic, and more. These opportuni es will give each of
us a chance to become be er informed about what is happening
on our border and hopefully allow us to respond in a way that is
consistent with our beliefs and our reali es.
You do need a current passport to go on the Immersion, and we
ask that everyone going be of middle school age (with a parent)
or older.
Contact Alicia Ruch‐Flynn directly by tex ng or calling 512 554
6577. She is the coordinator for the trip.
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Fellowship Dinner Groups
Fellowship Dinner Groups are Re‐Shuffling for a new set of
groups for the months of October to January. These are groups
of three to five St. Paul households comprised of 8 people total
who meet up for a pot luck dinner and fellowship once a month
in the home of one of the group members. We welcome every‐
one to par cipate. If you are already a member of a group and
plan to con nue, you don't need to do anything to be included in
this round. If you plan to take this round off, please let Alicia
Ruch‐Flynn, Catherine Mahoney, or Kathy Branson know. If you
would like to join, please fill in one of the cards at the Welcome
Center by Sunday Sept 27th. This is a great way to get to know
other folks at St Paul. Hope to see you in a group!
New Friendship Corner Coffee and Fellowship Times
Star ng Sunday Sept 13th, the opportunity for coffee fellowship
at St. Paul will be mul plied. There will be two fellowships, one
at 9:00 a.m., before the 9:30 service, and one at 10:30, a er the
service. Food and coffee will be served at both fellowships. If
you sign up to bring snacks for a given Sunday, those snacks will
be served at the 10:30 fellowship per tradi on. Logis cs are be‐
ing worked out for the 9 a.m. snacks. Details to follow. Thanks
everyone and looking forward to spending more me in fellow‐
ship with you all.
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Saint Paul Sewing Group The sewing group has been so busy, that we were able to donate
a number of quilts to those in need to make room in the closet
for Christmas distribu on. We are excited about the number of
quilts we are able to provide, the reless work of those involved,
the abundant supplies provided by church members, and funding
through Thrivent’s “Care Abounds in Communi es” program.
We would not be able to show others how God cares for them
without everyone’s generosity. We are always looking for people
to join our group ‐ you don’t even need to know how to sew! We
also appreciate the gi s of fabric, sheets (use them for the back
of quilts), sewing machines, and other needed supplies.
Come join us! We usually meet the third Tuesday of the month in
the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 a.m. un l 2:30 p.m. Bring a lunch
and be ready for a wonderful day of fellowship.
Any ques ons, contact Marsha Kearney (505‐899‐9705) or Susan
Latella (505‐508‐2001).
Support the YAGM Among Us By Alicia Ruch‐Flynn
Charlo e Flynn is going to be a Young Adult in Global Mission
(YGAM) for ELCA in Hungary this upcoming year. You may have
heard her message on July 19th? Some people have asked for
details on how to support her financially. Wri ng a check to the
ELCA with Charlo e Flynn‐‐ GCS3159 in the memo line and mail‐
ing it to ELCA America, PO Box 1809 Merrifield VA 22116‐8009 is
the best way to do this. There are forms with this informa on
available at the Welcome Center. There is also a form at the
Welcome Center for you to leave your contact informa on if you
want to get updates from Charlo e through out the
year. Thanks for all the support St Paul has given Charlo e over
the past five years!
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TLC/HOUSE MEETING TRAINING SEPTEMBER 13
As part of the effort to strengthen and renew member congrega‐ons, Albuquerque Interfaith is offering a training in how house
mee ngs (or as we call them at St. Paul, "Talking, Listening Cir‐cles") are prepared for and conducted. They are a key tool, along with individual mee ngs, in building the community of the faith‐ful: a community where each person is respected, listened to, and engaged in the life of the congrega on. Through these small group mee ngs, discussion and listening begins the process that leads to ac on and decision making that reflects the larger com‐munity. This training will take place on Sunday, September 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., loca on to be announced. As you will see in the Adult Faith Development no ce in this newsle er, TLCs have been scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 30, a er worship. We are developing the conversa on starter for that TLC, probably around concerns St. Paul is facing, and then look‐ing at the issues in which Albuquerque Interfaith has been en‐gaged. Prospec ve TLC leaders, as well as those who have led TLCs in the past, are encouraged to a end the training on the 13th. St. Paul Core Team: Katryn Fraher, Jus n Remer Thamert, Jeff Sorensen, Else Tasseron, Paul Thompson, and Ivan Westergaard
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Synod Assembly Report
Rocky Mountain Synod
Assembly May 1‐3, 2015
St. Paul Lutheran Church sent two vo ng members, Shirley Nils‐
son and Jere Krakow, to the Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly in
Salt Lake City, Utah, May 1‐3. Though we regret a number of
obstacles delayed our repor ng to St. Paul members, we appre‐
ciate very much represen ng you at the Assembly. Since both
of us lived in Salt Lake City for a number of years , it gave us the
wonderful experience of reliving some of those years in a city
and metro area that has grown and changed much since we re‐
sided there. During the Assembly we had occasion to hear a
representa ve from the Church of Jesus Christ of La er day
Saints (LDS) and to be welcomed at several of the LDS divisions
and opera ons.
The theme of the Assembly played off the year‐long theme: Our
Life Together. In many venues and forms, “We Are Church
Be er Together” expressed the focus, in par cular on bright
green tee shirts! During the first a ernoon vo ng members,
clergy, lay associates, and guests could elect to a end orienta‐
on for rookies, the opening plenary session with Full Commun‐
ion and Ecumenical Partners, and the dinner buffet at the con‐
ven on hotel. That evening we gathered for an Opening Eucha‐
rist. Led by Bishop Jim Gonia and assisted by Rt. Rev. Sco B.
Hayashi, Bishop of Utah Episcopal Diocese, and the Wesley Bell
Ringers from Christ United Methodist Church, the Mt. Tabor
Brass Group, and the Utah Conference Choir, we all delighted in
welcoming and hearing Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton preach
to a capacity crowd. Bishop Eaton captured us like “fish in the
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nets of Galilee.” She is a remarkable leader for the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America.
On day two Bishop Gonia convened a plenary session, “Our Life
Together as a Global Church” and we heard a “state of the syn‐
od” report. Also on this day we recognized anniversaries of ordi‐
na ons, consecra ons, and commissionings, and sat in an addi‐
onal plenary session on resolu ons to be considered and voted
upon. In the late a ernoon synod leaders urged representa ves
and delegates to avail themselves of guided tours of a variety of
venues: walking tours of downtown Salt Lake City, tour a historic
Salt Lake cemetery, a film on caring for crea on, one on “Meet
the Mormons”, visi ng the LDS Family Search Center, Temple
Square, the Church History Library, or the Beehive House (home
of Brigham Young).
A er Bible study to start the morning on Sunday, a Closing Eu‐
charist convened with the theme, “Many Voices, One Song.”
Pastor DanaLee Simon presided with special music by the Joyful
NOIZ Orff Percussion Band and Children’s Choir and the Praise
Team from local Lutheran Churches. Bishop Jim Gonia delivered
the message followed by communion, and all with the glorious
music of Lutherans gathered. We dispersed, inspired by the
worship service and the Assembly to carry out Our Life Together
– We Are Church Be er Together.
Shirley Nilsson Jere Krakow
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Council Highlights, August 18, 2015 Welcomed Pastor Holman back for our mee ng. Were introduced to Sister Judy Donovan, interim Lead Organ‐
izer for Albuquerque Interfaith, and learned of the ongoing ac vi es of the organiza on.
Voted to recognize Sunflower Orphanage in Cambodia as a mission of St. Paul for the next three years with no specific financial commitment other than the opportunity for contri‐bu ons.
Discussed at length how to resolve the issue of Chris an edu‐ca on for children and youth when o en teachers are not available and not many students are present at scheduled classes.
Spent me reviewing the Transforma on Profile and working out details in prepara on for the September 16‐20 St. Paul Congrega onal Ministry Review.
Learned that 35 bricks have been purchased for engraving and several are to be installed soon in the Labyrinth Garden, with $2,300 realized for The “Pay it Forward” campaign.
Were encouraged to assist with and a end the 125th Anni‐versary Task Force sponsored Fry Bread Luncheon following the service on August 30th.
Were reminded that the quarterly Mission and Ministry Gathering will be on the second Saturday in September, the 12th, instead of the third because of the Ministry Review that week‐end. The Gathering begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellow‐ship Hall.
The next Council Mee ng is on September 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. All are welcome to a end.
Congrega on Council
R H , President, Liaison to Finance
A R ‐F , President‐Elect, Liaison to Calico Bu erfly
N J , Past‐President
G F , Treasurer
S N , Secretary
S S , Financial Secretary
P P H , Senior Pastor
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As a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Community, this congregation specifically welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons
as partners on the journey of faith.
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PO Box 25001
Albuquerque, N
M 87125
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