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16 Oct

Posted at 09:20h in Community, Food, Local Issues, volunteer by
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The Rio Grande Food Project works to mobilize the community of Albuquerque to address local food insecurity. They do this through food drives, events to raise awareness, and urban garden.

Today, Kathi Cunningham joins us to talk about the upcoming “Hike to End Hunger”- an event that will allow participants to hike in solidarity with those who are struggling, and to inform the community about the problem of hunger and the need to unite to solve this problem.

More Than Just Food – Rio Grande Food Project

15 Oct

Posted at 10:49h in Community, Human Trafficking by
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Human trafficking is the exploitation of vulnerable people for their bodies and labor. Walk for Freedom on, Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:30 am, starting at Metamorphi Church, 2518 Eubank Blvd. NE. The FREE event as walkers will be joining thousands of people across hundreds of cities around the world to raise awareness of human trafficking. Becky Harada and Toya Kaplan are two women fighting to protect young people and their families from the perils of human trafficking. Becky Harada is the Founder and Executive Director of Beyond Borders Ministries. Toya Kaplan is the Founder of For the One https://www.fortheone.one/. Register to walk at https://www.a21.org/.

15 Oct

Posted at 10:21h in Community, Disabled, Ministry by
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Mary Gray Perdue is the Area Director with Joni and Friends based in New Mexico. The ministry brings practical help and Gospel hope to people with disabilities and their care givers around the world. Here are some opportunities for you coming up provided by Joni and Friends:

 

  • Marriage Getaway coming up November 8th & 9th at the Sheraton Uptown. Hosted by Joni and Friends New Mexico, this Marriage Getaway is designed to strengthen relationships of couples living with the disability of a spouse or child. This retreat helps couples to refresh their relationships, connect with others navigating similar challenges, and renew a Christ-centered basis for lasting love and partnership with one another. Enjoy biblical teaching, special dinners, and community with other couples. Join us for this time of respite and renewal with your spouse. $150 per couple.
  • Respite this Friday, the 25th at Grace Church 6901 San Antonio Dr, 87109. It’s a great time to drop off your kids with disabilities and their siblings so mom and dad can have a break and a date night. FREE
  • Next months respite is on Saturday, November 16th from 2-5 at Trinity at the Marketplace, 2520 Chama St NE 87110. FREE

 

The ministry needs volunteers and year end donors – we have a generous matching gift – so your gift will be doubled! For more information and to donate go to https://www.joniandfriends.org/new-mexico.

 

15 Oct

Posted at 09:34h in Apologetics, Bible, Discipleship, Ministry by
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Jeremy Bannister is the Lead Pastor at Heights Christian Church HCC (www.heightschristian.org). The church is hosting the WORLD VIEW MATTERS conference, Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm,

6935 Comanche Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110. The conference will equip you to understand the changing culture of the United States in the light of what the Bible says as the standard of truth. Special guest speakers include:

Registration information is available at www.heightschristian.org.

 

 

14 Oct

Posted at 14:18h in Children, Community, Food, Giving by
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Barbara Novak volunteers to oversee the newsletter and help with fundraising, and Tracy Rodden is the Executive Director of Feed New Mexico Kids https://feednmkids.org/. The ministry is supplying New Mexico Kids with food for the weekends. According to the available data, New Mexico has over 90,000 children who are “food insecure.” According to Tracy Rodden this means, “Food insecure children do not know where their next meal is coming from. Barbara and Tracy discuss how simple and affordable it is for churches and businesses to help provide food for their neighborhood children, and see them thrive!  More information about how your organization or you as an individual can help is available by calling 505-252-4341 or online at https://feednmkids.org/.

10 Oct

Posted at 10:22h in Local Issues, Politics, Public Policy by
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The mission of the Rio Grande Foundation is to increase liberty and prosperity for all of New Mexico by informing citizens of the importance of individual freedom, limited government, and economic opportunity.

Paul Gessing joins us in studio today to talk about local news and the efforts of the Rio Grande Foundation to address issues relevant to New Mexicans.

 

Home – Rio Grande Foundation

09 Oct

Posted at 10:16h in Apologetics, Faith, Ministry by
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Ray Mondragon of the Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico joins us for his ongoing commentary on the book of Genesis. Today, he discusses the science of creation days 3-5, detailing the Geophysics, botany, and genetics of Day 3, the astronomy of Day 4, and the zoology of Day 5. He shares with us the cutting-edge creation science currently addressing questions related to these days.

 

Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico (csfnm.org)

08 Oct

Posted at 10:06h in Abortion, Community, Ministry by
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Love Life is uniting and mobilizing the church to create a culture of love and life that will result in an end to abortion and the orphan crisis. Love Life has seen over 6,000 babies saved from abortion through their efforts, and they have partnered with over 1,300 churches.

Ethel Maharg joins us today to talk about Love Life and their upcoming prayer meeting and Walk for Life.

 

Home – LOVE LIFE

08 Oct

Posted at 09:21h in Faith, Family, Finances, Health by
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David and Carol Beth Steward join us to discuss Medicare. They answer questions about aspects of Medicare ranging from the value and cost of consulting with a broker, at what age someone should begin to consider Medicare, and the impact that being a Christian has on thinking about Medicare.

 

Black Bear Medicare – New Mexico Medicare Specialists

07 Oct

Posted at 14:55h in Faith, Media, Ministry by
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You are invited to join Koinonia Church for worship and fellowship under the stars to EXPERIENCE JESUS: A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, Friday night November 1, 2024 and Saturday morning November 2, 2024. The event begins at 5:00 pm Friday with a movie screening of “Persecuted” a Film about an evangelist framed for murder and on the run after he refuses to back a senator’s proposition calling for sweeping religious reform. The film was written and directed by Daniel Lusko, and  stars  James Remar, Bruce Davison, Dean Stockwell, Gretchen Carlson, Raoul Trujillo, Natalie Grant, Brad Stine, and Fred Thompson. At 7 pm Christian artist Kingdom Chellzzz (Kingdom Chellzzz – Caught Up (Official Video) (youtube.com) is in concert, followed by special speakers Pastor Brad Ficklin, Dr. Shaolin MB Abrams Sr., Pastor Matt Pirolo, and Daniel Lusko. November 2, 2024 includes an exclusive Spiritual Warfare Workshop. The event is FREE! You are invited if you have never been to church, and you are invited if you have a home church and you want to meet others that will encourage your faith, and help you strengthen your own fellowship. Koinonia Church is located at 10405 Commanche Rd, Albuquerque, NM  87111. For more information call (505) 294-5070.