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January 2015
Helping the Needy
including the chronically homeless and
those with mental illness.
Thinking about the “New Year,” I would St. Martin’s Hospitality Center: this is an
like to thank the congregation for their
continued support of the Pastor’s Needy
Fund; funds that we receive from your
donations to help the homeless and
needy in our community.
We work with multiple agencies within
Albuquerque including:
agency specializing in assisting homeless
and near-homeless people by providing
hope.
In the past, Asbury’s funds have been
used to provide homeless families with
small children with Wal-Mart gift cards
to purchase clothing, diapers, and food.
We have assisted families with the
donation of bus tickets to reunite them
with family members in other cities, and
have helped women that have left
abusive situations.
Asbury United Methodist Church
10,000 Candelaria Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone: 505-299-0643
www.AsburyABQ.org
[email protected]
Rev. Ron Colwell, Senior Pastor
Dr. Todd Seelau, Associate Pastor
The Family Advocacy Center: this is
Rev. Milton Propp, Pastor Emeritus
actually many different agencies all
Vera
Kleinhenz, Director of Music
working together under one roof. The
Kelly
Clark, Mother’s Day Out
unique design of the facility dramatically
Dru Ann Kuntz, Office Manager
reduces the stress and trauma often
placed on victims and their families by All of the funds that we distribute are Katrina Ortega, Office Assistant and
from your generous donations. The first Director of Children & Family Life
Sunday of every month during
Ministries
communion in the traditional service we
Richard Wall, Building Manager
provide baskets for your donations. If
Susan Mathews, Nursery Director
you would like to support this ministry
Dacia
Lust, Children & Youth Music
other times of the year you can
Gil
Flores,
Acts 2 Worship Leader
designate your donation to the Pastor’s
COAST: Crisis Outreach and Support Needy Fund.
Team: this is a unit of the Albuquerque
(For staff e-mail addresses please check
Police Department that provides May you all have a wonderful and
our website - www.asburyabq.org)
outreach and support for those in crisis blessed new year.
giving them access to a wide range of
support services all at one single
location. Services include medical care,
advocacy, legal and financial assistance,
as well as law enforcement and
prosecution.
Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who made hats and scarves for
Breaking Bread. And thanks to the Trailblazers class
who donated the material.
Thank you to everyone who delivered pies on
Christmas Eve.
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Traditional services:
Sunday mornings 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
Contemporary services:
Sunday mornings 11:00 a.m.
Sunday evenings 5:00 p.m.
The Mission of Asbury United Methodist Church is to
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up a new generation of Christians.
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2015 GRIEFSHARE SEMINAR
January 6 through March 31, 2015
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Asbury UMC will be offering another session of GriefShare
beginning in January and ending in March. Each session will
require a minimum of 5 participants in order to conduct a
meaningful discussion group.
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people
grieving the loss of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This
group is sponsored by people who understand what you are
experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement
during this difficult time.
Expressions of Joy, led by Vera Klienhenz,
delighted our December UMW unit meeting
with uplifting songs of the season.
Ruth Circle and the Executive committee
provided a delicious brisket luncheon, the
meeting concluded with installation of 2015
officers by Betty Jo Nye, membership chair of
the UMW District office.
Mark your calendars for the next unit
meeting, Thursday, 8 January 2015 at 9. If
you are not a member, please join us for
refreshments and an inspirational program
on Prayer and Self-Denial.
Each GriefShare session
includes a video seminar and
group discussion. A GriefShare
workbook ($15.00) assists you
with note-taking, journaling, and grief study. The videos feature
top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living Marilou Cochran
with grief and real-life stories of people who have experienced
Communications Coordinator
losses like yours.
During the small group discussion time, you’ll have the
opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a
recent loss, learn about their experiences and share your own.
Sanctuary Heat
GriefShare is a nondenominational group and features biblical
teaching on grief and recovery topics.
Please join us for this next GriefShare session by calling the
church office (299-0643) by or emailing ([email protected])
for enrollment information.
The Sanctuary has radiant heat in the
floors. It does take a while to warm up,
especially for the 8:30 service, but rest
assured it is on. Just take off your shoes
and your toes will enjoy the heat!
Ena Soflin, Facilitator
Revised Lectionary Readings
"Copyright General Board of Discipleship. www.GBOD.org Used by permission."
January 25, 2014
January 4. 2015
January 11, 2015
January 18, 2015
Epiphany Sunday
Baptism of the Lord
Second Sunday after
Third Sunday after
Epiphany
Epiphany
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Isaiah 60:1–6
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Genesis 1:1-5
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1 Samuel 3:1-10
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Jonah 3:1-5, 10
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Psalm 72:1–7, 10-14
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Psalm 29
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Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
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Psalm 62:5-12
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Ephesians 3:1-12
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Acts 19:1-7
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1 Corinthians 6:12-20
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1 Corinthians 7:29-31
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Matthew 2:1-12
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Mark 1:4-11
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John 1:43-51
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Mark 1:14-20
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Barbara O’Neil is joyful for the birth of
Rosalyn Faith Vigil on December 19th.
Hallie will be able to attend an APS
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developmental preschool afternoons
starting Jan 6th and stay at her current
preschool in the mornings.
Thank you to all who helped make the
Angel Tree program and party possible!
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You are all a blessing!
Thank you to the Asbury UMW for the
award! I am so honored and blessed! From 
Katrina.
Dean Kennedy, Judy Tallman’s brother,
only required a double bypass instead of
quadruple. He also received a pacemaker.
Dave Dean is joyous for a 17 day holiday
Prayers for Hallie as she makes the
transitions.
For continued recovery for Esther
Gammill.
Due to Esther’s health, please consider the
amount of help the Pie Cafe will need this
summer.
For safe travels for everyone that is
traveling this season.
Prayers for the families of Ethan Hebner
and Jerry Potts who both suddenly passed
away recently.
Prayers for the families of the three fallen
police officers.
Prayers for Dolores Walcott’s sister,
Marilyn’s family in Kansas who passed
away of cancer on Dec. 11.
For the family and friends of Dr. Deborah
Lash Bower who passed away due to
complications of cancer.
Dennis,’ a co-worker of Ken Smith’s,
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with his family in Michigan. He returns on
Jan 3rd. Merry Christmas and safe travels!
The children’s Christmas Musical was
fabulous! Thank you to all who supported
this event. Great job kids and youth!
Thank you Dacia for working so hard with
our kids and youth!
Lou Hogland thanks everyone for their
prayers and support for her daughter-inlaw Ronda following a mini stroke.
PJ dreamed about his son. As Mike was
leaving, Pete asked him where he was
going to stay for the night, Mike answered
“A place called Angels Inn.” Pete is
comforted to know where he is now.
mother passed away last week.
Prayers for Larry, who is dealing with
hardship and needs spiritual guidance.
Prayers for Kay Martinez’s grandson,
Jevan, will have his 3rd and hopefully last
surgery on his elbow. Pray it will give him
the mobility to go back to work.
Sandy Bass has been diagnosed with
pancreatic cancer.
Prayers for Pete James’ son-in-law, Pat,
who was hospitalized with stomach pain.
Prayers for Kaleen Kalama, Katrina’s
cousin, who was involved in a rollover.
Prayers for Ann Robinson and family after
the loss of a premature baby girl.
Prayers for the family of Brian Snow, a coworker who suddenly passed away after
being diagnosed with cancer.
Prayers for Jeryl Newcomer’s family for the
passing of her sister, Becky, who is now at
peace in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Celebration of Life—Eloise
Shrock
Celebration of Life Services are being
planned for January 10th at 11 a.m.
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Hello Asbury friends,
It has been so nice to hear from a couple of you via my blog. Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers!
The Christmas/New Year’s season doesn’t seem like one at all here – at least not yet. There is certainly very little
commercialization of Christmas here. I have seen very few Christmas decorations and heard no carols (yet), but I
did help a friend from the U.S. Embassy set up and decorate her Christmas tree, which helped to get me in the
Christmas spirit!
Recently, I had the privilege of conducting teacher workshops in the southwest part of Burkina Faso for the U.S.
Embassy. It was a ten day trip to Gaoua, Banfora, and Bob Dialoussa, Burkina Faso. I saw lots of the country, met
many Burkinabe English teachers, and was even able to do a little sight-seeing. In Bobo Dialoussa, I took a tour of
The Grande Mosque, which is one of the oldest structures in this country. If you visit my blog, I will be sharing
some pictures there. The address is http://
bonniesbigadventure.wordpress.com. Once again, I am having internet
access problems, but I will attempt to update my blog soon!
The political situation seems to have calmed down here. There is a new
civilian-led transitional government in place and a timeline for conducting
democratic elections in November, 2015. For the most part, the citizens of
this county are cautiously optimistic about their government, but they
remain very vigilant.
By the time you read this, I hope you all will have had a blessed Christmas
and the start of a great New Year!
God Bless,
Bonnie Bailey
Emergency Preparedness
by Hap Escue
What would you do if:
You were stuck for 12 hours in the snow on I-40?
The police blocked off your neighborhood and you
needed to find your family?
A fire made your house unusable?
What if….
There are so many possibilities for
events that disrupt our daily
routines: sometimes for just a little
while; sometimes for
days; sometimes for months.
What do you do when an emergency
occurs? Do you and your family have
a plan for communication and getting
together? Do you have emergency
equipment and supplies to use if
needed?
can (and must) do to be prepared for emergencies.
We have an Family Emergency Preparedness Team and
we'd like to help you plan what emergencies to be
prepared for, what you need to do
to communicate with family and to get help,
to have the equipment and supplies do you need,
to deal with pets,
to cope with age issues and with special needs.
Please plan to come on January 11
after the second service for a
presentation and discussions about
emergency preparedness, and
discussions about the various kinds of
emergencies and situations we all
need to be prepared for. A light
lunch will be served and a nursery will
be provided.
The presentations will be repeated on
Jan 20 at 7pm At Asbury UMC.
Do you have any emergency equipment or supplies in
your car? At work? At church?
If you have any questions, call Hap Escue, 453-2800 or
Dru Ann at the church office, 299-0643,
Whether you are single, married, have dependent
children, or have special needs, there is something you
Registration forms will be available after Christmas.
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Asbury Service Opportunities
AN ACTS 2 @
ASBURY COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
First Sunday of Every Month
Join us for Food ~Music ~ Conversation
University Heights United Methodist Church
2210 Silver Ave, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Hosted by: Asbury UMC
Next Meal:
January 4, 2015, 5:00 p.m.
Prayer Quilt Ministry
No Experience
Required!
Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m.
2nd Thursday of
month - 7 p.m.
Please: No mouthwash or hand sanitizers.
Calendars Needed
Please, save your unwanted 2015
calendars
We will recycle them for Kairos the
Women's Prison Ministry
NO wire spirals please.
There is a box in the
bean and bag closet
for them.
Thanks, Ann Plante
Welcome Team looking for a few volunteers
The Welcome Team is looking for a few volunteers to deliver a “thank you for visiting” gift to first time
visitors (at their home) who give us their address information. The gift is a bag of microwave popcorn
with a thank you note attached (the Welcome Team supplies these). After the second service the
delivery person (or couple) would check the pew sign in sheets in the office to get the first time visitor
information for that Sunday and deliver the popcorn later that afternoon.
Volunteers would only have to do this once a month.
If you are interested, or have questions, contact Rick House at:
Land line phone 505-717-1032
Cell phone 505-400-8840
e-mail [email protected]
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Asbury
Chancel
Choir
Women’s Study
Mondays
Starting January 12
Adult Sunday School
Classes
Rehearsals:
7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
We will study "Hebrews, the
Nearness of King Jesus" with
Lisa Harper. We will begin
Monday January 12th. It is 7
sessions. Contact Sharon Fish
for more information.
Trailblazers - Open to of all
ages and meets in the
Hospitality Room on the south
end of the Atrium.
Meet at 9:45 a.m.
Adult Bible Study - uses the
“Adult Bible Studies” series
published through Cokesbury
and meets in Rooms 1-2 in the
West Hall.
New Year’s Family Glow Party & Youth
Lock-In
Rotation Sunday School
January Theme—Baby Moses
January 4 - Movie
January 11 - Computers
January 18 - Art
January 25 - Games
Rotation Sunday School is for 1st-5th
grades. We focus on one story for a month,
so we can remember them well. Our yearlong theme is God’s Love.
Everyone is welcome to join us Friday, January 2 at
7 pm.
Glow in the dark/neon games, hot cocoa, and
prayer stations. Bowling at Silva Lanes at 8pm.
Then at 10 pm the Asbury Youth will have a Lockin. Be sure to wear white
or neon clothing!
**RSVP is a MUST for
bowling**
Youth News!
Sunday School Every week @ 9:45 a.m.
January 2: Lock-In
January 4: Breaking Bread 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 11, 18, 25: Youth Group 5:00-6:30 p.m.
ASBURY eTRAILS is a monthly publication of Asbury UMC,
10,000 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
Rev. Ron Colwell, senior pastor; Barbara Lewis, editor.
Opinions expressed in articles with bylines are those of the individual authors and may not reflect the opinions held by the church.
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