ABQ Connect

Ray Mondragon of the Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico joins us for a dialogue on the biblical and scientific evidence surrounding the age of the earth.

Tim Steele is a New Mexico Ministry Representative for Family Life Ministries.  “A Weekend to Remember” coming up February 16-18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Bernalillo, NM, is one resource Family Life provides couples to prepare for marriage and help strengthen their relationship for a lifetime. *Registration for the event is half-price through January 22, 2024. Register for the event, and find links for hotel reservations at https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/#where. The goal of this retreat is to provide a time for couples to reconvene, plan together, and hear marriage-focused biblical teaching.

*Note: Hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort are limited, and are not included with the registration fees for the “Weekend to Remember.”

Madison Newcomb and Francesca Bayne of Sheologie- Calvary Church’s women’s ministry- join us to talk about the upcoming season of events.

Suicide is a serious and growing problem. Those struggling with suicidal thoughts require support and help to navigate these dark moments. Desiree Woodland and Gary Villa join us today to talk about The New Mexico Suicide Prevention Faith Community Workshop and their experience encouraging children and adults.

 

 

Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates joins us for anther financial update.

Carla Sontag of the New Mexico Business Coalition joins us to discuss some recent political events.

Shelly Repp is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Dream Center, and Birga Alden is the Community Relations Manager for the ministry.  The New Mexico Dream Center is tirelessly engaged in the effort to raise awareness and work to end the problem of minor domestic sex trafficking. For more information go to https://www.nmdreamcenter.org/.

Joy Junction provides shelter and resources for homeless people in the Albuquerque area. They do this in an effort to reach the homeless with the gospel and to show them the love of Jesus. Today, Elma Reynolds joins us for an update on the ministry.

Feed New Mexico Kids works hard during the holiday season and throughout the entire year to help food-insecure children in New Mexico. Today, Tracy Rodden and Michelle Louden of Feed New Mexico Kids join Jim Williams for a ministry update. They discuss some upcoming food drives and events in which the community of Albuquerque can participate to help families in need.

Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates joins us for another financial update.