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Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2025 The Rev. Bill Humphreys PEPARE FOR WORSHIP TOGETHER “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.”- Jesus, in John 13: 34 Preaching Schedule May 4- Communion Sunday The Rev. Bill Humphreys May 11- The Rev. Bill Humphreys May 18 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys May 25 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys NOTE: Sharon Adee has a new address: Meadowlark Hills, Homstead House 2121 Meadowlark Rd. Manhattan KS 66502 JICARITA Cluster From Virginia Bairby of Taos First: Hello, Jicarita Cluster! I'm writing with the happy news that the Camp Loma Verde Board has responded to our request for proposals with the attached proposal for capital improvements to Camp Loma Verde. As the Cluster transitions from an official voting body that does business into an organization of community, support, and solidarity (effective June 30, 2025), our hope and intention is to give all our remaining funds ($26,205.07) as a grant to Camp Loma Verde to be used for capital improvements to the Camp. As we decided in our last meeting, we are asking all Cluster churches to take the motion below to their Session for approval. The motion will pass if approved by a simple majority of Cluster Session: MOTION: To award a capital grant in the amount of $26,205.07 (the entirety of La Jicarita Cluster's remaining funds) to Camp Loma Verde in response to their May 1, 2025 proposal (attached), with the request that funds be used for capital improvements, not general operating expenses. Please take this to your Session at its May meeting and email me ([email protected]) letting me know if your Session approves or disapproves. NOTE: The Loma Verde Board is aware that this proposal exceeds the amount of funds available from La Jicarita Cluster (even excluding the $15k in operating expenses). They submitted the attached proposal in order to give us the big picture of improvements to the Camp, and are aware of the need to identify additional funding sources. Part of the Cluster's rationale in restricting the grant to capital expenses only is to encourage the Loma Verde Board to seek additional funding sooner than later, including the longtime practice of churches providing scholarships to individual campers. Looking forward to hearing from y'all! Sending love, Ginna Bairby Moderator, La Jicarita Cluster The Cluster met on February 17. Read the full minutes by clicking on "more" and then "links and activities. m/s/c/ That La Jicarita cluster of congregations dissolves as a voting body of business, and transform to one of community, support, and solidarity, effective June 30, 2025. PRAYERS: Pray for those of our communities who suffer grief and loneliness. Thanksgiving for the leadership of the Jicarita Cluster. PRAYER REQUESTS Sara Romer For our communities as the drought continues. COMMUNITY EVENTS: REMINDER of Items for help: Here’s a list of some items that would be helpful for neighbors and others in need, and maybe YOU would be glad to shop for some of them, then bring them to church and we’ll collect them for distribution, perhaps in zip-lock bags: tooth brush; tooth paste, kleenex, fruit snacks, bottled water, deodorant, socks, meat/cheese sticks, wet ones, comb, soap, shampoo, bandaids, lip balm, crackers, sanitizer, zip lock bags. You may think of some other items; be creative and generous! Thanksgiving for this week: Bill and Margaret Franke Mailing address: 5200 West Blvd # 504 Boardman OH 44512 Remembering Friends and Community Members. NOTE: PRAYER REQUESTS And THANKSGIVINGS Sara Romer Joe and Salena Keesecker as they struggle with health issues. SF PW Bible Study .Zoom Bible study will continue in February 18 at 5 pm on Zoom Reach out to Edith or Margaret for more information.
Officers for SMPC: Elders: Darlene Montoya, Clerk of Session, Class of Elders Class of 2024 Valerie Cordova and Leandro Cordova Elders Class of 2025: Roseanne Martinez Elders Class of 2026: Darlene Montoya and Cindy Vigil Deacons: Class of 2024 : Clara Vigil and Mike Montoya Class of 2025 : Leslee Cordova Class of 2026: Natalie Cordova. Corporation officers: Leslee Cordova, President, Roseanne Martinez, Sec., Mary Singelton and Margaret Franke, members. Officers for EBP: Elders: David Bass, Clerk of Session Eunice and David Class of 2024 AnaLisa and Waldo Class of 25 Deacons: Layla Coriz, James Coriz, Class of 24 Edna Martinez and Susy Ruiz and Gloria and Jesse ANNOUNCEMENTS Jicarita Cluster Information- Our churches are members of the Cluster which includes the northern New Mexico Churches including Penasco, Embudo, Ranchos de Taos and Taos First, Chacon, Mora, Las Vegas, White Rock, El Buen Pastor Chimayo, Smith Memorial Truchas, Los Alamos United, and Westminster Santa Fe. These churches work together to support Camp Loma Verde which holds summer programs for Cluster youth. Presbytery of Santa Fe The Presbytery sends information on their webpage: https://santafepresbytery.org PHOTOS WANTED IF you want to share a photo of family or nature at worship, please send photo to Margaret [email protected]. I will upload and post so we can see each other!! Prayer requests: Send requests to Margaret at [email protected] Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, Truchas, New Mexico (Truchas is Spanish for trout) “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!” - Luke 19:38 |