St. Paul's United Methodist Church

09/28/2026

Monday Encouragement 🌿

“We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19

As you begin a new week, remember that love doesn’t start with what you have to give—it begins with the love God has already given you.

Let that love guide your words, shape your choices, and encourage you to share kindness wherever you go.

09/27/2026

Wrapping up our series in The Book of James: Faith and Works with a reminder to be patient.

Trust God’s timing, stay faithful in the waiting, and keep going—He’s at work even when you can’t see it.

09/19/2026

You don't have to get your life together before coming to Jesus. He isn't waiting at the end of a long road to see if you are "moral enough" or "certain enough" to be welcomed or return home.

The gospel tells a completely different story: God's grace meets YOU right where you are.

Get to know the Real Jesus and follow Him. 🙌

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Some people imagine faith begins when they finally get everything together. They picture God waiting at the end of a long road, arms crossed, asking whether they have become spiritual enough, moral enough, certain enough, or clean enough to be welcomed home.

09/17/2026

Faith without Works is Dead. 🧟

As United Methodists, we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world, showing mercy, practicing justice, and extending kindness as a natural response to God's love for us.

Let's discuss by visiting The Book of James: Faith and Works discussions or our Church Blog! 👇
https://www.spumcabq.org/post/faithwithoutworksisdead

09/11/2026

On September 11th, we remember the loss and hold onto the Hope, trusting in God's promise of redemption. 🕯

This day reminds us to show compassion, love, and service, embodying Christ’s call to be peacemakers.

In darkness, God's Light shines through, inspiring us to work for healing and justice. As Romans 8:38-39 reminds us, “neither death nor life... will be able to separate us from the love of God,” reminding us that God's Love endures through all trials.

In remembrance of September 11, 2001:

O God, our hope and refuge,
in our distress we come quickly to you...

We come remembering those who lost their lives
in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania...

We come remembering
and we come in hope,
not in ourselves, but in you...

In commemorating this tragedy,
we give you thanks for your presence
in our time of need
and we seek to worship you in Spirit and in truth,
our guide and our guardian. Amen.

Excerpt of prayer by the Rev. Jeremy Pridgeon, First United Methodist Church, Panama City, Florida, via Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church.

Find more reflections on 9/11 and our United Methodist responses:
https://www.umc.org/en/how-we-serve/social-issues/september-11-we-remember

09/10/2026

James gently urged us to pause before speaking, to avoid anger, and to be a good witness of the Good News.

Watch the entire message online by visiting spumcabq.org/sermons

08/30/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support the Precious Possibilities Open House! 🎈✨

We are so grateful to our wonderful community for spending the day with us and exploring St. Paul's Precious Possibilities Childcare Ministry.

A extra special THANK YOU goes out to all of our incredible volunteers! 🛠️❤️ Your hard work, warm smiles, and dedicated service made this event a huge success. We couldn't have done it without you, and together, we love being here to serve our ABQ families.

🍎 Looking for KIDS ministries or helpful resources for families and parents?
Learn more at https://www.spumcabq.org/kids