What is God doing in your life?
What is God doing in your life? We want to rejoice with you!
Share your rejoicings with us by emailing rejoice@netherwoodpark.com or by filling out the one (1) question online form by Clicking Here!
April Senior Connection Now Available
The April Senior Connection can be read and downloaded By Clicking Here (you must log in first). It is also available to be picked up on the
racks in the Foyer and Commons Area.
This month Ray Candelaria is featured in Dixie Cantrall's "Gardens of Life" article. Ray was a dedicated public servant, retiring as a Captain from Albuquerque Fire Rescue. He is also a servant of the Lord, remaining active in his ministry to children. You will find his story is both heart wrenching and uplifting.
Phillip Chappell shares some sweet facts and benefits of honey in his "Thank God for Biology" essay.
We think you will enjoy April's newsletter!
Expressions of Joy May 2nd
Walk For Water May 3rd
The Walk For Water is scheduled for May 3rd. See Ray Rivera for more details. Click Here To See Photos From Last Years Event. Last year, we raised $15,951. Click Here to see a very short video of last years highlights.Event Details
Date: May 3, 2025
Registration Opens: 9:30 AM
Event Begins: 10:00 AM
Location: Albuquerque Nature Center located at 2901 Candelaria Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (map)
NPCOC Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on Sunday, May 4th
We are so grateful for all of the teachers who help our young ones grow in Christ's love. If you have helped serve any of our kiddos in the Nursery, Discipleland, or Journeyland as teachers, helpers, or substitutes, please join us for a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on Sunday, May 4th in the West Fellowship Hall. You can help yourself to treats before and after service. Thank you for all that you do! If you're interested in volunteering for future opportunities, please speak with Sid or Kayla Scheer to find your spot.
Caregiver Seminar Rescheduled to Sunday, May 4th
The Health Ministry is offering a caregiver seminar. This will be presented by Cindy and Curtis Burnett on May 4th from noon to 2:00pm. We will be providing a light lunch, so we need those planning to attend to RSVP by April 27th at health@netherwoodpark.com.
New Care Coordination Ministry
Do you need help in navigating the health care system? Stephanie Doyle is now available to help you in the areas noted in the flyer below. Contact her or the church office for more information.
Wonderful Wednesday Home Cooked Meal, May 7th
Wonderful Wednesday Meal is May 7th. We will have a home cooked meal prepared by Lena Bates! We will eat from 5:30pm to 6:30pm (to allow time for clean-up) followed by our Devotional Service.
You're invited To Wonderful Wednesday!
In the month of May, we're encouraging everyone to join us for our Wonderful Wednesday evening services as part of our "May We Gather" invitation push!
Not everyone is able to make it on Wednesday nights, and that's okay! But for the month of May, we want to encourage as many people as possible to be part of our Wonderful Wednesday services. Our midweek gathering is a great opportunity to refuel spiritually and connect with our church family.
Join us Wednesdays from 7:00 - 7:45 PM in the FELLOWSHIP HALL! You can also come early at 6:00 and bring your own dinner to eat with others before service in the gym.
We have a special treat , on Wednesday, May 7th - the church will provide a meal starting at 6:00 PM, followed by our worship time at 7:00. It will be a great way to start off the month of "May We Gather".
Hope to see you there!
Special Men’s Breakfast For All Saturday, May 10th
Everyone is invited to a Special Men’s Breakfast for ALL on Saturday, May 10th. Joel Hardie will be our speaker. We will be serving French Toast and Veggie Breakfast Casserole.
Ladies Painting Party Saturday May 17th
Ladies Painting Party is May 17th at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $10 and includes all painting supplies and lunch. Please RSVP to Pam Houston by the 10th to ensure we have enough supplies and food. You can give your payment to Pam or the office. Payment needs to be made by May 10th.
Vacation Bible School June 16th-19th
Mark your calendars, this year's Vacation Bible School will be June 16th through June 19th. Talk to Joel Hardie know if you are interested in being involved in any capacity.
Ponderosa Christian Camp Dates for 2025 (June-July)
Ponderosa Christian Camp Dates for 2025 are:
High School Session (9th grade College Freshman) June 1st-June 7th-Director Jorel Johnson.
Elementary Session (Entering 3rd-5th grade) June 10th-14th-Director Tony Ohlhausen.
Middle School Session (5th –7th grade) July 6th-12th Director Colin Foust.
Junior High School Session (Entering 7th-9th grade) July 14th-19th-Director Robert Poland.
Cabin space is limited and on a first-serve basis. Register early at: www.ponderosachristiancamp.org
Netherwood Park Family Encampment at Ponderosa Christian Camp August 15-17
SAVE THE DATE!!!
2025 Netherwood Park Family Encampment at Ponderosa Christian Camp August 15-17 Join us for good fellowship, good food, and good fun in the beautiful Jemez mountains.
Questions? Call Zak Kordelski or Chase Moss
If you, your family, and friends would like to help out at Ponderosa Christian Camp this year, you can come up to camp in April, every Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. For more information, talk to Curtis Burnett or Craig Mathews.
Register Now For The Ladies Retreat August 22-23
The 2025 Ladies Retreat is coming soon! Save the dates for August 22-23, 2025 and sign up to help here: tinyurl.com/
Men's Ministry Summer Softball Team Mondays April-August
The Men's Ministry is hoping to put together a Summer Softball team to play in the Men's City Church League on Monday nights starting April 21 and running Through August 24th. Games are every Monday. Start times are between 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30p on Monday nights. The game lasts one hour. On occasion we would play 2 games in one night. We are guaranteed 16 games and there is an in season tournament that benefits the Christian Student Center at UNM.Ladies Bible Class
Thursday Ladies Bible Class will resume on March 20th.
Thursday Ladies Bible Class normally meets in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 am to 11 am.
Babysitting will be provided.
Ladies of all ages are invited!
Small Group Has Resumed For 2025
There is a Small Group study of the Gospel of John which resumed on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Netherwood in the library. See Fred Bitting if you have questions.
Anyone who is interested in attending a small study group during the day in the early afternoon and is unable to attend during the evening is invited to participate in a group study of the Gospel of John. See Fred Bitting if you have questions.
Why do we have Small Groups? They serve a specific purpose. In Acts 2:42-47, we see that the new believers, about 3,000 of them, formed a fellowship and met frequently, both as a large group and in smaller groups. “Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house.” There was a strong desire for fellowship and a need for groups of both sizes.
We’d love for you to be part of a Small Group! If you’d like to join one, call the church office or contact Mike Pitcher or Fred Bitting.
A New Family Directory (March 2025) is Available
A new Family Directory (March 2025) is available to download, after you login here.
Additional Way To Give (Donate)
Netherwood Park Church Of Christ has recently added an additional option to giving that may offer tax-saving benefits. CLICK HERE for more information and if you have any questions, call the church office and talk to Craig Mathews.Transportation & Companionship Help
We would like to inform everyone about the area of ministry we cover and how we can be of service to you and your family.
Transportation Help:
If you or a family member need transportation, whether it be to church, the doctor, or anywhere else, please let either Steve Carman or JR Marquez know so they can help arrange transportation for you or your family member.
Help With Companionship Of Family Members:
Additionally, many of our members are caring for parents or other family members who require round-the-clock care. If you need someone to come and either sit with a family member or keep them company while you go to appointments or run errands, they will be happy to arrange that as well.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to either one of us if you need help in these areas.
Shining the Light of the Gospel
Church App for Your Smart Phone
If you have a smart phone you will want to download the Our Church app. It is simple to download if you follow these steps. Go to your App Store and search for the "Our Church - By ChurchDev.com" app and "Get" it. Finally, search for Netherwood Park Church of Christ and install it...see the screenshot. You now have our website on your phone!
On the upper left of the app you can click on the three bars to see the menu. If you have a username and password you can access the member's area and view the latest church directory, bulletin, etc. If you haven't signed up for access you can easily do so. An important feature of the app is that if the church leadership ever needs to send an important or emergency message to the members it can be done via a "push notification" and it will appear immediately on your phone.
