sandia valley september newsletter
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My Testimony
I have grown up here in the South Valley of
Albuquerque in a drug infested area. I grew up
starting off staying out of trouble thinking that that
made me good person. As I got into my final high
school years I started getting into drugs and lived my
life in bondage being a slave to my drug addiction.
This life ended me up in prison for six years. After
being released from prison, I attempted to break
away from my life of sin and addiction. I even tried
going to church. Nothing seemed to work for me; I
just kept ending up right back in my life of addiction, guilt, and failures. I was
dragging my three kids along with me on this endless ride. At another attempt of
changing my life I was introduced to Pastor Fred at Sandia Church of the
Nazarene. I experienced what it was like to have people around me that loved me
and wanted to help get me connected to Jesus. I cannot say that I surrendered to
the Lord when I first had the opportunity but I am happy to give God the glory
for what He has done in my life recently. On the first morning of our corporate
fast and prayer time I fully surrendered to Jesus asking Him to deliver me from
my addictions and all sin that had ruled my life up to that day. I am living free in
Jesus because He has forgiven me, and set me free!
I have been delivered,
Alfonso Romero
Shout Out Sandia Valley
Monthly Newsletter & Announcements September
9/4 DC Ministries play
9/4 Membership/Baptism
9/8-10 Local Women’s Retreat
9/10 Children feeds homeless
9/17
First kids quiz meet
Las Cruces
9/17 Teens feed homeless
10/1-31 Pastor Appreciation Month
10/18-20 Prayer Conference
Mark Your
Calendar
Now that our kids are back in school watch for
upcoming activities and clubs happening on our valley
campus from 2:30-5:30 Monday through Friday. You
can sign up with Pastor DeAnn for these events
Adult and teen volunteers are needed for afternoon
activities and clubs See Pastor DeAnn for info.
A Word from Your Pastor
Ladies you are invited to this year’s local women’s retreat
“Through The Storm” Psalm 107:28-33 our very own, Pastor De Ann Rushing will be this years speaker
We are going to the beautiful mountains of Glorieta, NM September 8, 9, 10
th
The cost is $ 120.00 If you need help raising the money we do have fundrais-
ers. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Jennie 505-261-8903 or Amanda Dimas 505-227-5294
Announcements
Dramatic Christian Ministries Sept. 4th at 11am
“The Book of James” James, the earthly brother of Jesus, drives home this point as he patiently but
powerfully explains how faith and work together. Listen, watch and learn the
meaning of our faith put into action from the mouth of one who had the
privilege of growing up with Jesus and who watched first hand his ministry
from the very beginning to the end. There is no greater personal testimony
then that of James. After seeing this presentation, the Book of James may well
become a favorite. of your people.
I am humbled to report how I
am learning to pray on a more
personal level. The more I seek
God the more I am beginning
to understand His Grace,
Mercy, and unlimited, uncondi-
tional, just Love. After com-
pleting a corporate time of
prayer and fasting of 40 days, I
feel like we as a Church will
never be same again. I have
seen a huge change in us as a
church being united as the
body of Christ uniting in the
same goal of having God’s will
done in our lives together. God
has revealed Himself to me in
new ways. It has been made
clear to me that continuing to
grow together in corporate
prayer will take us to places
being used by god that we have
been yet. I want to personally
invite everyone to join us at
Fort Worth Tabernacle in Oc-
tober for the prayer conference.
Please see the information
listed in the news letter for the
details. Meet you at the altar.
Pastor Fred
What’s Happening?
Come join us and bring your friends to Bible Quiz practice every Wednesday 4:00-5:30 in
Kids’ Zone. We are studying the book of Matthew this year. Our first quiz meet is September
10th. September is a fun month because we get to find out what our Christmas musical will be.
All boys and girls kindergarten through sixth grade are needed to make this the best Christmas
program ever! Practices are on Wednesday nights. Coming SOON!!
Grace Restoration Center Last month at Grace Restoration Center we celebrated
our kick off Sunday Worship service on August 14, 2011. There were ten in attendance
for our very first Sunday. We are doing a sermon series on the book of John. Services are
at 11am in an easy, laid-back atmosphere. Coffee, juice and light refreshments are served
along with the Good News that Jesus Christ loves us and has come to set us free from our
sins. Praise God for what he has done. Greater things are yet to come! Other Bible Studies
offered at Grace Restoration Center are a midweek food bank Bible Study, and Celebrate
Recovery, a Christian 12 step recovery program. Starting September 6, 2011 we will be
teaching the Recovery classes twice a week, the second class will be Tuesdays 6:30 to
8:30pm with dinner provided.
YDDC-Youth Diagnostic & Development Center (Correction Facilities) God has given me the opportu-
nity under Conviction Ministries to go into the Ivy Pod at YDDC on Thursday nights at 7pm. The first night God
wanted me to share my testimony with the guys and the staff in the pod, (about 27 guys and 4 staff.). Out of the 27 guys,
25 asked God for His purpose so they can testify! God has given me approval with the staff and the young men in the
Unit. Please continue to pray as Arthur Pacheco will be applying for Clearance to assist me in the Unit.
Troy Rivas
Back-2-School Bash was a huge success. Saturday at Grace Restoration Center we ministered to about 420 people
between English speaking service and Spanish speaking service done by Pastor Antonio and we gave out 175 backpacks.
Sunday night we ministered to 475 people and gave out 225 backpacks. Thank you everybody who helped make this
event a success, we couldn’t have done it without you.
The Youth Ministry is growing. Almost every service is full of teenagers God is Good! Friday
Night R.A.V.E is going to be awesome, starting this month there will be skits, dancing etc.
Lets start getting excited not just with the teens in our church but outside in the community
and schools for that that have not yet been reach by the Gospel of Jesus.
Service Schedule Sunday Morning A.L.I.V.E. Bible Study..9:45AM
Sunday Morning Worship… 11:00am
Sunday Night Believers Service……6:00pm
Wednesday Night A.L.I.V.E Bible Study 6:30pm
Friday Night Youth R.A.V.E………6:30pm
Friday Caravans Scouting Program…….6:30pm
Food Bank
Sunday Night………………………..6:30pm
Tuesday (Valley)……………………9:30am
Wednesday (Grace Restoration)……..11am
Friday Night…………………………6:30pm
(you must attend service to receive a food box)
Celebrate Recovery Struggling with addiction? We have a biblical-
based 12-step program that meets every
Thursday at Grace Restoration Center at 12pm-
2pm. Contact Pastor Jeanna for more info.
Breakfast in the Park Join us as we serve breakfast in Coronado Park
(Train Park) on the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of every
month.
Schedule is as follows:
September 10 – Children
September 17 – Teens
October 8 - College & Career
October 15 - Adults
Sandia Valley Church of the Nazarene
www.Sandianazarene.org
505-877-0240
2315 Markham Rd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105 Follow us on Facebook (click link)
www.facebook.com/sandiavalley
Ministerial Preparation Classes
If you have a call to ministry then it is time to prepare.
Classes are available
“Leading People of God”
Sept. 17th 9am-4pm
Oct. 1st 9am-4pm
Oct. 15th 9am-4pm
Cost $25 (please register a week prior)
Sandia Mountain Church of the Nazarene
8216 Central SE, ABQ, NM 87108
Contact Pastor Pete for more info. (505) 321-8635
Love Inc’s “Money and Me “ Orientation
Learn how to do more with your money and free
yourself from debt!
Pre-register before you attend and earn a $10 voucher
for gas, groceries, or clothing.
You may pre-register by calling Love Inc. 505-255-5683
Thurs. Sept. 15th 6:30pm-8:00pm
Sandia Valley Church of the Nazarene
2315 Markham Rd. SW 87105