National Coming Out Day

By Neil Macernie on October 8, 2010

Monday, October 11th at 7:00 PM
Candlelight Vigil at Morningside Park (map)
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Rev. Judith Maynard will join Albuquerque Pride as one of the key speakers for this event.  National Coming Out Day is an internationally-observed civil awareness day for coming out and discussing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersexed and questioning (LGBTIQ) issues. Come join our LGBTIQ communities and our allies at Morningside Park in Albuquerque on Monday, October 11th at 7:00 PM for a candlelight vigil.

In light of the recent suicides and bullying of our LGBTIQ youth, it is important for us to encourage all people, of all sexual orientations, to “take your next step” in living openly and powerfully on this October 11th.

We encourage you, on this day, to wear clothing and jewelry that utilizes gay pride symbols and colors. Our goal is to raise awareness of the LGBTIQ community among the general populace in an effort to give a familiar face to our LGBTIQ rights movement.

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Fellowship of Suffering

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 23, 2009

Instead of wallowing in his trails and sorrows, Paul encourages the Christians in Corinth to comfort one another in their sufferings, even as God has comforted them in their time of need. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

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Without Warning…

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 19, 2009

A mother was stopped at her son’s bedroom door with a warning on a new door hanger.  It was a cartoon drawing of a dog with nails dug deep into the carpet as it held on for dear life, with teeth clinched and eyes bugged out as half of its body was sucked into an upright vacuum cleaner.  Encased in a circle with a big line drawn through it with bold lettering were the words, NO VACUUMING!!

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Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 14, 2009

Prayers warriors. You may have heard of them. You may even be one. Usually, a person will have a close friend who is a prayer warrior they call upon when they are making a difficult decision on a spiritual issue in their life. They are desperately needed because obstacle and struggles come your way as Satan tries to discourage, wear you down, or basically get you to change your decision. He and his troops clock in hours and hours of overtime. His tactics may come in the form of doubt or second guessing, an immediate financial disaster, peer pressure, and even sometimes physical and emotional stress. Sometimes, only a miracle will get you through this process.

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Words From the Pastor

By Rev. Judith Maynard on October 24, 2009

It is easy to experience anxiety and worry in these stressful times.  Many families are facing financial challenges in this tough economy.  Others have major health issues.  Some of our loved ones are serving in the armed forces in places of conflict.  We worry about the safety of our children.  The list goes on.

Scripture tells us “Cast all your anxiety on God, because God cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

Next time you are anxious and worried stop for a moment and begin to think about all the blessings in your life.  Focus on what is going right in your life.  Think about a time in which you or a loved one experienced a miracle from God.  As you think about your blessings, thank God.  Trust that God will sustain and comfort you.

I hope to see you this Sunday for worship and celebration.

Peace and love,

Pastor Judy

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