North Church Update - Week 9 (May 11 - 17)
Friends,
During this time of COVID-19 restrictions, we want to keep you up-to-date with what is going on throughout the church. You can expect an email every Monday with updates, the plan for the coming week, and any church-related information that might be helpful for you as you navigate life.
If you can believe it we only have three more sermons in our Micah series left! I hope it has blessed you as much as I have been blessed by preaching this series. My heart has simultaneously been convicted of sin and encouraged by the hope we have in Jesus Christ through this book.
Beginning in the first week of June we will jump into a series called 'That Time When Jesus:' It's a series where we will survey the gospel accounts for the times when Jesus shocked his followers and his listeners by saying or doing something that challenged their understanding of who he is or what his mission was.
Unless we begin to regather in person in early June I'll be taking a break with my family to rest. While I am on a break the pulpit will be filled by the elders and a guest, Pastor Dustin Hunt from Las Cruces. NM. Pastor Dustin is a church planter with Acts 29 and North Church supports his church plant, Coram Deo. In light of that I thought it would be great for you to hear from him.
As we begin to prepare to get back to slowly get back to normal we continue to provide resources for you to care for one another and for yourself. Just check the blog page on the website and follow our social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date resources and communications from the church.
Member Meeting - We held a member meeting last Wednesday evening. Thank you to those of you who attended. If you missed it there is a recording of the meeting in the member group on CCB.
Here are a couple of documents that might serve you that came out of the member meeting.
State of The Church: HERE
Re-Gathering Plan: HERE
Services – We will hold our services online until we are able to gather together once again.
Sunday’s at 9am and 11am
Every Sunday morning head to https://northchurch.online.church/ and If you have issues with using it, head straight to northchurchabq.com/sermons or to our YouTube Channel and the full services will be there.
Prayer Meetings -- The elders will host daily prayer meetings Monday-Saturday through Zoom. Please join in this communal time of prayer for one another, our church, our city, and our world.
The meetings will be at this link at the days and times below: https://zoom.us/j/8056385999 Password: Jesus
Local Business List -- In an effort to support local businesses associated with the church (Gal 6:10) we are gathering information so you might be able to support these businesses at this time. Please add local business information that you are connected with either through family relations, friendships, etc. to the list, and If you are able, please consider supporting these establishments.
Link: Local Business List
Community Groups -- While we are under the Governor’s stay at home order and unable to gather in groups larger than five, our normal group rhythms must change. In all likelihood, you’ve already done this, but I want to encourage you not to stop meeting entirely and find a way to connect even if it is to just chat and talk about how you’re all doing. You can use these free services: Skype, Zoom, Discord, What’s App, etc. to allow group members to meet without leaving home.
Reach out to your Community Group leader and see if there is a plan to use one of these services. If you aren’t in a Community Group, reach out to Thomas and Eryn Beechem at connect@northchurchabq.com and get connected to a group even in this time of physical isolation.
Resources -- This week we will post devotionals on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by Pastor Bob Paulsen. Check the blog (northchurchabq.com/blog) and social media for the devotional resources and video stories to accompany the devotions.
We will continue to post tips, tricks, and resources for family worship, devotionals, and spiritual formation on Social Media on Tuesday and Thursday as you lead your families at home.
Mercy -- We are currently working through our Shine partnership to meet needs for our city’s children and families during this unprecedented time. Our church has been partnered with Arroyo Del Oso (ADO) elementary school for many years. We have met needs, cared for, and supported children, parents, and teachers there. Below are a few ways that we can serve ADO during COVID.
1.We have been asked to help provide volunteers to maintain the outdoor/playground space at various schools during this time. Arroyo Del Oso is one of the schools that needs help. Individuals, families, or small groups can sign up (social distancing obviously needs to be maintained with one another .
Please sign up to help here: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=507512
2.You can help provide food for children and families. There are two package types being put together – one is a Snack Pack and the other is a Food Box. You can donate any or all of the individual items from this link: feednmkids.com/snackpack/ for the Snack Pack or Click here for the Food Boxes. Please do not include items without a shelf life of at least 3 days.
Donations can be dropped off Monday and Tuesday, from 8 am - 4 pm at:
Eastern Hills Baptist Church
3100 Morris St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-8455
Benevolence - North has an existing benevolence policy that is primarily for our covenant members and those who call North Church home. You can request help HERE.
Budget – We have made cuts in spending in every area we can without disrupting essential operations and in anticipation of increased budget spending in the area of benevolence to serve our church and our community. This budget reset brings us to right around $69k per month, cutting about $3k per month out of expenses.
April's financials were as follows:
Giving - $79,900
Spending - $66,588
Thank you for your generosity! Please continue to give to North Church as you are able. You can mail a check to the church (4700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109) or give online at northchurchabq.com/give
Individual/Small Group Prayer – Please gather virtually with other brothers and sisters in Christ to pray. I’d encourage you to pray through a psalm or just cry out to the Lord to save those who don’t know him during this time and to miraculously bring about an end to this season of sickness, social distancing, and uncertainty.
In Christ,
Pastor Ryan
During this time of COVID-19 restrictions, we want to keep you up-to-date with what is going on throughout the church. You can expect an email every Monday with updates, the plan for the coming week, and any church-related information that might be helpful for you as you navigate life.
If you can believe it we only have three more sermons in our Micah series left! I hope it has blessed you as much as I have been blessed by preaching this series. My heart has simultaneously been convicted of sin and encouraged by the hope we have in Jesus Christ through this book.
Beginning in the first week of June we will jump into a series called 'That Time When Jesus:' It's a series where we will survey the gospel accounts for the times when Jesus shocked his followers and his listeners by saying or doing something that challenged their understanding of who he is or what his mission was.
Unless we begin to regather in person in early June I'll be taking a break with my family to rest. While I am on a break the pulpit will be filled by the elders and a guest, Pastor Dustin Hunt from Las Cruces. NM. Pastor Dustin is a church planter with Acts 29 and North Church supports his church plant, Coram Deo. In light of that I thought it would be great for you to hear from him.
As we begin to prepare to get back to slowly get back to normal we continue to provide resources for you to care for one another and for yourself. Just check the blog page on the website and follow our social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date resources and communications from the church.
Member Meeting - We held a member meeting last Wednesday evening. Thank you to those of you who attended. If you missed it there is a recording of the meeting in the member group on CCB.
Here are a couple of documents that might serve you that came out of the member meeting.
State of The Church: HERE
Re-Gathering Plan: HERE
Services – We will hold our services online until we are able to gather together once again.
Sunday’s at 9am and 11am
Every Sunday morning head to https://northchurch.online.church/ and If you have issues with using it, head straight to northchurchabq.com/sermons or to our YouTube Channel and the full services will be there.
Prayer Meetings -- The elders will host daily prayer meetings Monday-Saturday through Zoom. Please join in this communal time of prayer for one another, our church, our city, and our world.
The meetings will be at this link at the days and times below: https://zoom.us/j/8056385999 Password: Jesus
| Prayer Meeting | Pastor | Time |
| Monday | Greg | 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Nathan | 7:00 am |
| Wednesday | Bob | 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | Jay | 12:00 pm |
| Friday | Ryan | 10:00 am |
| Saturday | Kenyon | 1:00 pm |
Local Business List -- In an effort to support local businesses associated with the church (Gal 6:10) we are gathering information so you might be able to support these businesses at this time. Please add local business information that you are connected with either through family relations, friendships, etc. to the list, and If you are able, please consider supporting these establishments.
Link: Local Business List
Community Groups -- While we are under the Governor’s stay at home order and unable to gather in groups larger than five, our normal group rhythms must change. In all likelihood, you’ve already done this, but I want to encourage you not to stop meeting entirely and find a way to connect even if it is to just chat and talk about how you’re all doing. You can use these free services: Skype, Zoom, Discord, What’s App, etc. to allow group members to meet without leaving home.
Reach out to your Community Group leader and see if there is a plan to use one of these services. If you aren’t in a Community Group, reach out to Thomas and Eryn Beechem at connect@northchurchabq.com and get connected to a group even in this time of physical isolation.
Resources -- This week we will post devotionals on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by Pastor Bob Paulsen. Check the blog (northchurchabq.com/blog) and social media for the devotional resources and video stories to accompany the devotions.
We will continue to post tips, tricks, and resources for family worship, devotionals, and spiritual formation on Social Media on Tuesday and Thursday as you lead your families at home.
Mercy -- We are currently working through our Shine partnership to meet needs for our city’s children and families during this unprecedented time. Our church has been partnered with Arroyo Del Oso (ADO) elementary school for many years. We have met needs, cared for, and supported children, parents, and teachers there. Below are a few ways that we can serve ADO during COVID.
1.We have been asked to help provide volunteers to maintain the outdoor/playground space at various schools during this time. Arroyo Del Oso is one of the schools that needs help. Individuals, families, or small groups can sign up (social distancing obviously needs to be maintained with one another .
Please sign up to help here: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=507512
2.You can help provide food for children and families. There are two package types being put together – one is a Snack Pack and the other is a Food Box. You can donate any or all of the individual items from this link: feednmkids.com/snackpack/ for the Snack Pack or Click here for the Food Boxes. Please do not include items without a shelf life of at least 3 days.
Donations can be dropped off Monday and Tuesday, from 8 am - 4 pm at:
Eastern Hills Baptist Church
3100 Morris St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-8455
Benevolence - North has an existing benevolence policy that is primarily for our covenant members and those who call North Church home. You can request help HERE.
Budget – We have made cuts in spending in every area we can without disrupting essential operations and in anticipation of increased budget spending in the area of benevolence to serve our church and our community. This budget reset brings us to right around $69k per month, cutting about $3k per month out of expenses.
April's financials were as follows:
Giving - $79,900
Spending - $66,588
Thank you for your generosity! Please continue to give to North Church as you are able. You can mail a check to the church (4700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109) or give online at northchurchabq.com/give
Individual/Small Group Prayer – Please gather virtually with other brothers and sisters in Christ to pray. I’d encourage you to pray through a psalm or just cry out to the Lord to save those who don’t know him during this time and to miraculously bring about an end to this season of sickness, social distancing, and uncertainty.
In Christ,
Pastor Ryan
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