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I was born in Nordin, OK and my husband Eugene was born in Corbin, KS. We met through our softball teams. We moved to Albuquerque when Gene took a job at Sandia Labs. I worked in APS cafeterias. We had two children, Patricia and Gary. They both live in the Albuquerque area. We joined St. Paul's in 1960. Patricia was active in Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) and Gary participated in Boy Scouts. I have 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. I served on St. Paul's Outreach Committee. Marilyn Bevan began Family Promise at St. Paul's and I also served with her. At that time, the families stayed in "the little house" which later was known as the Ministry Annex. It is now a rental property for the church. At one time we had 17 people staying there with only one bathroom. I also worked with Roadrunner Food bank, Project Share, and helped sort clothes that went to the Clothing Bank. I was on St. Paul's Board of Trustees when the garage was built. "At one time we had 17 people staying there with only one bathroom." Because I was working, I joined Mary Circle of Women's Society of Christian Service (WSCS) which met in the evening. I retired in 1989 and joined a daytime Circle. WSCS is now called United Methodist Women (UMW). I am currently serving on the Executive Committee as Chair of Education and Interpretation. I am a member of the Seekers Sunday School Class. Also, although it is not under any Committee, I have spent hours straightening up the books and papers in the Sanctuary's pews. I am still active in Nursing Home Auxiliary which only has two members now: Dottie Phillips and me. We go to Genesis on Constitution and assist with Bingo games and providing prizes for them. My favorite song is The Old Rugged Cross. #UMW #SPUMCAbq #ConnectPeopleTransformLives #SpotlightSundays

I was born in Springfield, IL and married my childhood friend, Jack. He was a welder. Jack served in the U.S. Navy for six years during WWI on the USS Hudson. Albuquerque became our home in 1959, as Jack accepted a job as a welding engineer for the American Car & Foundry (AFC) an Atomic Energy Company. Rev. Robert Love came knocking on our door to let us know he was building a Methodist Church which we joined in 1959. In 1963-64, I served as the first paid secretary for St. Paul's in the house on Aztec that the church purchased in 1962. Rev. Melvin Prather, then Rev. Hollis Shook served as pastors. My son, Larry was Custodian. My office was in the kitchen and the minister's office was in the back room. I served as the first paid secretary for St. Paul's in the house on Aztec that the church purchased in 1962. My favorite hymn is In The Garden and my favorite food is chicken, any way you cook it! I love watching NFL football, and was a Cheerleader in High School.Larry and his wife Katherine (now both retired teachers) have two sons, Bill and Kevin. Our daughter Judith has two sons, Jeremy and Aaron. Both boys were baptized by Dr. Thigpen at St. Paul's. Judith's second husband is Jim Baxter. Grandson Jeremy (wife Ashley) lives in Tulsa, OK. They have three daughters and a stepson. He is a Minister and served in a large church in Oklahoma City and attended his church. Later, Jeremy participated in the Memorial services for Dr. Thigpen. He currently is the CEO for a homeless ministry. Aaron lives in Albuquerque and works as a school psychologist for the Albuquerque Public Schools. I am lucky to have one of my children living in Albuquerque. Larry and his family have moved to Corvallis, OR. I now live with my daughter Judy and my son-in-law, Jim. #spotlightsundays #SPUMCAbq

Lorraine's birthday is June 26, 1923 making her 95 years young. She was born on a farm outside of Belmond, Iowa. She attended a small country school and graduated from Belmond High School. Her parents moved into town, and Lorraine moved to Mason City, IA, and went to work at J. C. Penny's. It was there she met the love of her life, Jerry Jordan. Two years later, on June 21st, 1948 they were married in Belmond. Lorraine and Jerry moved from Iowa to Denver and then to Albuquerque in 1956. Two daughters were born to the couple: Cindy and Peggy. The family joined St. Paul's in 1975. Lorraine worked for Albuquerque Public Schools for 25 years, and retired as the Cafeteria manager. After her retirement, she became the Kitchen Coordinator at St. Paul's and was active in many other areas of the Church, including many Craft Fairs for she baked many, many pies (probably hundreds!). Her favorite pie is Strawberry-Rhubarb. (You really need to try some of her yeast rolls, Yum!). ...many Craft Fairs, for she baked many. many pies (probably hundreds!). Lorraine's husband Jerry passed away in 2004, and her daughter Cindy passed away in 2013. She now spends her time with her daughter Peggy and her son-law Albert. She stays very busy with different functions at St. Paul's. Lorraine's favorite song is The Old Rugged Cross, and Chinese is her favorite food. She loves her Church and the people of St. Paul's have been very supportive. She belongs to the United Methodist Women (Ruth Circle). #spotlightsundays #SPUMCAbq

Explore more about Fresh Expressions! One of the strengths of the Fresh Expressions (FX) process is that it gives a practical process in how to connect into our neighborhoods in America's "post-Christian" culture. We must begin by reclaiming our mindset and focus as "Making Disciples". For the past 100 years we did this by "getting people to church and getting them involved." I call this "hanging around" discipleship. If we could get people to "hang around" the church 15-20 hours/month, almost by osmosis they would make a discipleship journey. We are in a new culture where persons are not interested in "hanging around" church. Now, we must learn how and intentionally practice ways of "hanging out" with them where they live, work, and play. Manifesting the love of Jesus where we live work and play is, in the words of our Made for More study, "Being a Disciple", We are in a new culture where persons are not interested in "hanging around" church. The following "Be a Disciple" process must be done in a team of at least 2 or 3 in order to be effective, just as Jesus modeled. But, if we will DO IT we will begin to see our breadth and depth of outreach mushroom. Lives will be changed. Stage One: Listening The first stage of cultivating fresh expressions within the community is prayerful "double listening." Double listening includes listening to both "God and context." Rather than assuming we already know our context, this requires us to take a posture of curiosity and wonder. We look at our community with the soft eyes of a learner. This cannot be overemphasized. Stage Two: Loving/Serving This is simply about finding ways to be with people in our community, loving and serving them with no agenda. As we do so, we may need to stand in the gap to meet physical needs, providing clothing, food, resources, or whatever other lack there may be. Once we understand this dynamic, from a place of genuine withness, as needs emerge within the community, we can work together to meet those needs. Stage Three: Building Community The fresh expressions approach is one of long-term incarnational engagement. It is through the repeated patterns of faithful presence that loving and serving becomes authentic community. Time is the fertilizer of relationships. As relationships gain strength, trust begins to build among the group. A profound sense of connectedness begins to form, as we gather around the habitual practices. The community becomes a source of life as we experience the healing of our isolation. Not only do we enjoy being around each other, but it becomes something we look forward too. We start to find an authentic sense of belonging. Learn more about Become Community at spumcabq.org/become #becomecommunity #buildingcommunity #freshexpressions

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SOME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Pastor Doug's Page: Pastor Doug shares about our Giving Campaign, Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Warm & Fuzzy Tree: Just because we are still in a pandemic, winter doesn't wait. It will still get cold, lots of people will still need those pieces of clothing to help them be warm. And we can help! Check the Epistle for more details! December Food Drive: We are looking for volunteers and donations to "Feed 100 families" so we serve our community. It's Advent Season: We are beginning the season of Advent, a time of preparation of our coming Savior! Join us on Facebook, in person at church or online virtually this Advent Season! CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP! STAY INFORMED. FIND SUPPORT. YOUR NEXT STEP.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Pastor Doug's Page: Pastor Doug shares about his friend and Mentor, Dennis Kinlaw, former President of Asbury College, and what it means to explore the "second half of the Gospel." Warm & Fuzzy Tree: Just because we are still in a pandemic, winter doesn't wait. It will still get cold, lots of people will still need those pieces of clothing to help them be warm. And we can help! Check the Epistle for more details! Boomers in Ministry: Those in the Boomers in Ministry are teaming up with the New Mexico Dream Center to help deliver meals to the homeless youth here in Albuquerque. If you'd like to get involved, please check out this month's Epistle! Prayer Walk Ministry: Join the Dinner Church Team and take a walk around the neighborhood. Simply pick a street or start at your own home. Go alone or pick a partner. We include some general guidelines in this month's Epistle! CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP! STAY INFORMED. FIND SUPPORT. YOUR NEXT STEP. #EngageTheMission #COVID19 #Epistle #BecomeCommunity LEAVE US A REVIEW. SHARE IT TO THE WORLD.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Pastor Doug's Page: We are realizing how much more precious relationships and connection are than the busy schedules of our lives, dashing from one gathering to the next, talking and more than listening. Seeing the good in such a season as this. Warm & Fuzzy Tree: Just because we are still in a pandemic, winter doesn't wait. It will still get cold, lots of people will still need those pieces of clothing to help them be warm. And we can help! Check the Epistle for more details! ZOOM Fellowships , Community Connections, Outdoor Connections and other Virtual Opportunities to Connect: We share what ZOOM Fellowship, Zoom Community Connections, and Outdoor Connections are all about and will be beginning to open this up to others within our congregation! Let's make a difference for eternity! Prayer Walk Ministry: Join the Dinner Church Team and take a walk around the neighborhood. Simply pick a street or start at your own home. Go alone or pick a partner. We include some general guidelines in this month's Epistle! CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP! STAY INFORMED. FIND SUPPORT. YOUR NEXT STEP. #Engage #COVID19 #Epistle #Zoom #Prayer #Virtual LEAVE US A REVIEW. SHARE IT TO THE WORLD.