Below are opportunities for you: ministries to strengthen and develop faith and personal life.
LOVE GOD
Voices of Hope:
Sings during 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. worship and special services. Rehearsal Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sept to May. Contact: Richard Hielkema, 897-0047
Praise Team:
Lead worship in the 10:45 service. Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. To audition for the praise team contact Richard Hielkema.Contact: Richard Hielkema, 897-0047
Praise Brigade:
Children’s choir, ages 5 through 5th grade during 10:45 a.m. worship.Contact: Richard Hielkema
Hope Gardeners:
Experience God’s love as we nurture His creation! Fridays, 8:30 a.m. for devotions, fellowship, snacks, weeding and caring for the garden (seasonal).Contact: Barbara Ostby 890-4534
LOVE OTHERS
Stephen Ministry:
One-to-one Christian care-giving ministry to help cope with life changes. Confidential care is provided by trained lay ministers.Contact: Pastor Dale Bauer, 897-0047.
Prayer Chain :
CoordinatorContact: Kay Hendrickson 792-2180
Crisis-Care:
CoordinatorContact: Linda Molde 294-8166
Albuquerque Rescue Mission:
In downtown Albuquerque, provides meals and worship every other month for homeless men in the recovery program.Contact Bill & Bev Fry, 899-8466
Central New Mexico Correctional Facility, Los Lunas:
Cross of Hope members minister to inmates each month, 6:45-8:15 p.m.Contact: Pat Woldt, 892-2524
Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, Arizona:
Serves Navajo people in the heart of the Navajo reservation.Contact: Bev Fry, 899-8466
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry (formerly LOGM):
1701 Arroyo Chamiso in Santa Fe,Contact Gail Melanson (505) 892-4142 or gpm647@yahoo.com
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA):
Meets Monday, 7:00 p.m.Contact: Betty Piatt or Dick Clark, 922-6375
Habitat for Humanity:
An international organization using volunteer work and donated materials to build affordable homes.Contact: Bob Lehrke, 890-8948
Prayer Buddies:
Be a secret Prayer Buddy and pray daily for a confirmation student.Contact: Janet Cooper, 771-1137
Cross of Hope Endowment Fund:
Provide information on making charitable contributions to Cross of Hope Endowment Fund.Contact: Michale Hughes, 831-4041
LEAD PEOPLE TO GOD
Alpha:
A practical introduction to the Christian faith in a non-threatening comfortable environment.Contact: Jan Anderson, 899-8228 jan-dale@msn.com
The Connection Center:
Information on activities at Cross of Hope.Contact: Jane Pierpoint, 792-9122
Drama Group:
Provides dramas during worship services.Contact: Diane Pressel, 833-3118
Technology Ministry:
Computer support at Cross of Hope.Contact: Sam Jones, 845-8643
LEARN TO BE MORE LIKE GOD
KFC Sunday Church School:
Ages 3 through 12th grade. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Contact: Lynda Michalk 890-8393 or Mary Jackson 896-0502
Summer Son Days Preschool:
Through 6th grade. Sundays during summer, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.mContact:
Adult Education:
Variety of class topics offered. Sunday, 9:20 a.m.Contact: Pastor Nico 897-004 or revnma@crossofhope.org
Cross of Hope Preschool:
State-certified, developmentally appropriate preschool for ages 3 and 4. Christian faith integral to curriculum.Contact: Mary Sue Hale, Director, 899-0928 presch@crossofhope.org
Cross of Hope Elementary School:
Kindergarten and First GradeContact: Anna Marie Ulibarrí, Principal,897-1832,or e-mail school@crossofhope.org
Adult Bible Study:
A look at God’s Word. Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.Contact: Charlie & Gini Murphy, 892-0601
LOGOS Program/TNT(Triumphant News, Together):
Midweek youth minitry. Grades 3-12. Bible Study, Family Time, Worship Skills, and Play Time. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m.Contact: Pastor Nico 897-0047 or revnma@crossofhope.org
Senior High Youth (SHY):
For youth grades 9-12. Bible Study, service projects, special activities, fun.Contact: Pastor Nico 897-004 or revnma@crossofhope.org
Mid High Youth (MHY):
For youth grades 6-8. Bible Study, service projects, special activities, fun.Contact: Karen Erickson 899-9053 or Sarah Snyder 792-2695
Koinonia Faith and Fellowship:
Groups Pray, study, grow, and serve together. Meet in member’s homes, to grow in faith.Contact: Deborah Rivera, 899-0493
Women of Hope (WELCA):
For all women members of Cross of Hope. WELCA Bible Studies - weekly and monthly. Watch bulletin and newsletter for special activities and programs.Contact:
Women on Wednesdays (WOW):
For all women. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Watch bulletins and newsletters for special activities and programs.Contact: Sheri Phillips, 839-4290
LIVE WITH HOPE
Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp:
An ELCA Summer Christian Camp and year-round Retreat Center located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of southern Colorado.
Koinonia Faith and Fellowship:
Pray, study, grow, and serve together. Meet in members homes, to grow in faith. Contact: Debra Rivera 899-0493.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS):
Time for mothers of infants-Kindergartners to meet, share common concerns, learn, and grow. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.Contact Lisa Thomas, Director 890-0752 email:albqmom@comcast.net orNadja Epler, Registration 896-3785 email:dannysmomma@hotmail.com
Lunch Bunch:
Cross of Hope’s senior members and friends meet at restaurants for good food and company. Meets 4th Wednesday at 1 p.m.Contact Stan and Sis Socha, 839-7416
Boy Scout Troop 126 :
Sponsored by Cross of Hope. Meets Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Ranch Community Center. Web: www.troop126nm.comContact: Frances Walker, www.troop126nm.com, 991-2702
Cub Scout Pack 7:
Sponsored by Cross of Hope. Meets at 7-Bar Elementary, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.Contact: Bob Ashe, 890-4369