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Manuel Gonzales is serving his second term as our Bernalillo County Sheriff. He has announced he is considering a run for Mayor of Albuquerque this year. In June 2020, the President began deploying federal law enforcement to select cities in the United States in response to rioting and monument removals amid the George Floyd protests. Federal law enforcement was deployed under Operation Legend, Operation Diligent Valor, and the Protecting American Communities Task Force (PACT). Sheriff Gonzales refused to politicize the Federal Government’s help, and his cooperation with the FBI, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Marshalls Office resulted in a reduction in crime in New Mexico.

Pastor Matt Moffett invites our listeners to Los Padillas Community Center on March 29 & 30 for a free Dental Clinic hosted by Mira Consulting.  Services include exams, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride, desensitization, and sealants. Call 505-898-2797 to make an appointment. All services are FREE. Matt is the Community Liason with Calvary Church.

Calvary Church is hosting a “Share Your Faith” evangelism workshop on April 17, 2021. Register at https://store.evangelismexplosion.org/p-1995-share-your-faith-at-calvary-church-albuquerque.aspx. These are the major concepts to be discussed at the workshop:

  • Heaven is Free
  • Man is a sinner
  • God is loving and just.
  • Jesus: Who He is what he did.
  • Faith: What it is and what it is not.

Brian is a Certified Financial Planner and a partner with John Moore Associates. He has Co-Authored two books. The Almighty and the Dollar: A Lifestyle of Generosity and In Succession: A Step-By-Step Journey for Continuity. Brian said, “The Almighty & the Dollar provides insight into how you can experience satisfaction and confidence about your finances.” In Succession describes the emotional journey of Succession—one that requires intentionality, humility, and a plan to transition smoothly.” Go to https://www.johnmoore.com/books/.

An unplanned pregnancy creates an atmosphere of panic and intense emotions. Life feels as if it has been turned upside down. Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque is a ministry that helps to calm the storm for women and their families. Their services are provided at no charge to clients.

Stephanie Luke is the Executive Director of Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque. Community Outreach Director Paula Gonzales said, “Even in the midst of sin, God Blesses!” Join the Care Net 38th Annual “We’re in It for Life” Fundraising Event coming up Friday, April 16, 2021.

For more information about Care Net, call 505-880-8373 or connect on the web at  http://www.carenetabq.org/.

Cross Christian Fellowship Pastor Scott Thom said, “I believe there is a distinct need in the body of Christ for personal discipleship in developing shepherds for God’s flock. It is not enough to be engrossed in academia and sent out without practical experience and personal guidance. The purpose of the Shepherd School is to have a small group of called and dedicated men to be trained personally by me from start to finish.” Find out more about the “Shepherd School” and Cross Christian Fellowship on the web at https://www.crossfellowship.org/.

Gospel For Asia, now GFA World, Founder Dr. KP Yohannan reveals his ministry’s heart to care for people around the world without food,  without clean drinking water, and without the hope of Jesus. KP said, “Our suffering and difficulties here (in America) is luxury for people in many parts of the world. It’s an amazing thing when you realize how little it takes for us to take care of millions of people who are dying without drinking water.” You can help GFA World bring clean water to people in need by sponsoring a “Jesus Well” or a bio-sand water filter. Go to http://www.knkt.com/ and click on the GFA World Clean Water Banner to give.

Steve Pearce is the Chairman of the Republican Party of NM. He served as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2019.  He offers his insights on how the public policy decisions made during the recent 55th legislative session will affect New Mexicans. President Biden’s positions on oil and gas drilling, Deb Haaland’s confirmation as Interior Secretary,  and problems at the border are just some of the topics Congressman Pearce reviews in this episode.

Rio Grande Foundation President, Paul Gessing, reviews the 55th Legislative session from the perspective of liberty, prosperity, and opportunity for all New Mexicans. He also comments on education, the federal stimulus package, and challenges the New Mexico oil and gas industry will face under the Biden Administration. The resources of the Rio Grande Foundation are available at  https://riograndefoundation.org/.

Jim Murphy is the Head Boy’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Hope Christian School. Lon Perry is the Boy’s JV and Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach at Hope. Brian Joyce is the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at La Cueva. Brian said, “It is a privilege for me to be coaching at La Cueva High School.” Private and public schools in New Mexico are now open for interscholastic activities and sports.  Jim, Lon, and Brian review the challenges for coaches, players, and parents as they return to the court for the first time in a year.