First United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, NM

"You and the Pastor," an invitation from Rev. David Okerberg: My personal challenge this summer is to change some bad eating habits. Since I know, as John Wesley preached, that we need small groups for inspiration and accountability, I will be hosting a new adventure. This summer, join me Wednesdays at noon, as we examine two books: "YOU: The Owners Manual" and "YOU: On A Diet". Both of these best-selling books were written by Michael Roizen, M.D. and Hehmet Oz, M.D. I have found both books to be fun, helpful, and challenging. I wish to get a group going that can come together and support each other as we learn about our bodies and how to take care of ourselves. Each gathering will be comprised of prayer, a Bible passage, check-in time with one another, and review of material from the books. Purchasing the books to join the group is not necessary, but I do recommend both books. There is no need to sign up for group, please just come.

Fair Trade Coffee Sales:
On the first Sunday of each month, Fair Trade coffee, tea & cocoa from Equal Exchange is sold. Items that have been certified as Fair Trade ensure that the farmers growing the products have been paid a fair and equitable price for their work. Proceeds from First UMC's monthly sales benefit local and world-wide mission activities.

Monthly Book Table:
Each month the Christian Education Team hosts a book table selling bibles, bible study books and seasonal books relevant to Christians' lives. Stop by and see what's available this month.

For information on contributing to First UMC via bank draft, credit card, and stock transfers, please click here.

Rev. Okerberg's Weekly News, "Thursday...Before Breakfast": If "Thursday...Before Breakfast" is a phrase with which you're not familiar, you are missing out on Senior Pastor Rev. David Okerberg's weekly email that comes out - you guessed it! - early each Thursady morning. You may click here to read, and even print it, or you may click here to sign up for it to be delivered to you each week.

First United Methodist Church's 125th Birthday Celebration: May 22, 2005, was indeed a celebratory day at First Church! If you are subscriber to the Abuquerque Journal, you may access the article in the archives (a simple registration process for those not already registered for online access) or click here to have a copy emailed to you (just click "send" - no need type in a message).

Worship Service CDs: Did you miss the worship service last weekend? Were you touched by the music or sermon in an extraordinary way? You may purchase a copy of each Sunday's worship services on CD either at the Reception Desk the following Sunday or by calling the Office Assistant at 243-5646 x 12 or clicking here to send a request by email. Cost: $4 per Sunday CD; or $12 for a monthly subscription of Sunday worship CDs. Please specify whether you would prefer the 8:30 am Contemporary Service or 11:00 am Traditional Service recordings.

Cokesbury: Looking for Christian books or music? Methodist resources? All you have to do is visit First Church's bookstore at Cokesbury! Click the link to the left, and you will be taken to the Cokesbury website where you can purchase many different types of items. First Church will receive a 5% rebate on qualified purchases through First Church's Cokesbury bookstore, accessed via the link to the left.

Check out the new page of links! Now First Church's website contains a page of links to valuable resources! (Look at the menu options to the left; "Links" is second from the bottom underneath "Staff.") If you know of a link that you think we should add, please click here to email it in.