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I was born in Springfield, IL and married my childhood friend, Jack. He was a welder. Jack served in the U.S. Navy for six years during WWI on the USS Hudson. Albuquerque became our home in 1959, as Jack accepted a job as a welding engineer for the American Car & Foundry (AFC) an Atomic Energy Company. Rev. Robert Love came knocking on our door to let us know he was building a Methodist Church which we joined in 1959. In 1963-64, I served as the first paid secretary for St. Paul's in the house on Aztec that the church purchased in 1962. Rev. Melvin Prather, then Rev. Hollis Shook served as pastors. My son, Larry was Custodian. My office was in the kitchen and the minister's office was in the back room. I served as the first paid secretary for St. Paul's in the house on Aztec that the church purchased in 1962. My favorite hymn is In The Garden and my favorite food is chicken, any way you cook it! I love watching NFL football, and was a Cheerleader in High School.Larry and his wife Katherine (now both retired teachers) have two sons, Bill and Kevin. Our daughter Judith has two sons, Jeremy and Aaron. Both boys were baptized by Dr. Thigpen at St. Paul's. Judith's second husband is Jim Baxter. Grandson Jeremy (wife Ashley) lives in Tulsa, OK. They have three daughters and a stepson. He is a Minister and served in a large church in Oklahoma City and attended his church. Later, Jeremy participated in the Memorial services for Dr. Thigpen. He currently is the CEO for a homeless ministry. Aaron lives in Albuquerque and works as a school psychologist for the Albuquerque Public Schools. I am lucky to have one of my children living in Albuquerque. Larry and his family have moved to Corvallis, OR. I now live with my daughter Judy and my son-in-law, Jim. #spotlightsundays #SPUMCAbq

We want to make sure that giving back at St. Paul's is convenient, easy, and available anytime, any day, any way you chose. At church or on the go. Below, we share the WHY and the HOW we give back. At St. Paul's United Methodist Church, we recognize that all things belong to God. WHY WE GIVE At St. Paul's United Methodist Church, we recognize that all things belong to God. We believe when you give of your time, talents and​ financial resources to connecting people and transforming lives, you are investing in Eternity.​ Therefore, whether it be through prayer, time or our financial resources, we give back to God. (Matthew 25:14-30) HOW WE GIVE We invite you to learn more and explore ways to give today. #giving #tithing #giveback #mobile

We are changing office and custodial hours. Please read below for details. Beginning February 2019 St. Paul's office hours will be as follows: MONDAY, TUESDAY, & THURSDAY 8:30 - 12PM and 1 - 3PM WEDNESDAY 8:30 - 11AM Custodial hours will be as follows: SUNDAYS 7AM - 11AM MONDAY 7AM - 12PM and 1PM - 2PM TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 7AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM THURSDAY 7AM - 10AM #ChurchHours

Below are opportunities for you to give back to the community around you. Community Outreach The SP Church Council in 2017 approved the Outreach Committee's collection of clothing items for men, women and children in the right side bin under the lobby/narthex stairs. All gender clothing items are welcome and may be placed and will be given to sources who help Albuquerque's needy and homeless. Clothing donations are especially helpful during the holiday seasons and year-round. The Storehouse bin (left side bin) is open for contributions under the stairs in the lobby. The SP Church Council will work with the agency now to regularly collect and accept any non-perishable food items. SP participation continues for the 16th year with Project Share - the cooking in Chapman Hall kitchen and meal service downtown to the homeless at Hope Works (formerly St. Martin's). SP cooking and serving months for 2019 are January through April. Volunteers are welcome and cash contributions are even more encouraged. We seek donations to purchase items to make the great meal we serve and homeless recipients totally enjoy. Please designate your check on the "FOR" line and cash donations on the offering envelopes to: SP Project Share. The nine Project Share workers from St. Paul's and the hundreds of homeless Hope Works participants graciously thank you in advance. #SPProjectShare #HopeWorks #ProjectShare

I was born in Nordin, OK and my husband Eugene was born in Corbin, KS. We met through our softball teams. We moved to Albuquerque when Gene took a job at Sandia Labs. I worked in APS cafeterias. We had two children, Patricia and Gary. They both live in the Albuquerque area. We joined St. Paul's in 1960. Patricia was active in Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) and Gary participated in Boy Scouts. I have 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. I served on St. Paul's Outreach Committee. Marilyn Bevan began Family Promise at St. Paul's and I also served with her. At that time, the families stayed in "the little house" which later was known as the Ministry Annex. It is now a rental property for the church. At one time we had 17 people staying there with only one bathroom. I also worked with Roadrunner Food bank, Project Share, and helped sort clothes that went to the Clothing Bank. I was on St. Paul's Board of Trustees when the garage was built. "At one time we had 17 people staying there with only one bathroom." Because I was working, I joined Mary Circle of Women's Society of Christian Service (WSCS) which met in the evening. I retired in 1989 and joined a daytime Circle. WSCS is now called United Methodist Women (UMW). I am currently serving on the Executive Committee as Chair of Education and Interpretation. I am a member of the Seekers Sunday School Class. Also, although it is not under any Committee, I have spent hours straightening up the books and papers in the Sanctuary's pews. I am still active in Nursing Home Auxiliary which only has two members now: Dottie Phillips and me. We go to Genesis on Constitution and assist with Bingo games and providing prizes for them. My favorite song is The Old Rugged Cross. #UMW #SPUMCAbq #ConnectPeopleTransformLives #SpotlightSundays