Give thanks to firefighers working on Frijoles Fire.
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I hope you will join us Sundays in Truchas at 9:00 am & 10:30 am in Chimayo (on 5th Sundays we meet together for one service at 10am and alternate churches). May God help us partner together with one another and the community in ways that give God the glory. All are Welcome! Yours in Christ's Service, Pastor Linda ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREPARING FOR WORSHIP TOGETHER Preaching and Schedule for October October 4: World Communion Sunday Sermon: "Honoring God"* (followed by Smith Memorial Session Meeting, noon, over lunch, at Rancho de Chimayo) October 11: Fall Worship Sermon: "Waiting on the Lord"* October 17: Santa Fe Presby Mtg at Ghost Ranch, 10am October 18: Guest Speaker October 25: Fall Worship Sermon: "Want to be Happy & Avoid Embarrassment?"* *Pastor Linda, preaching "Happy are those who delight in the Lord" ---Psalm 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Smith Memorial's Session will meet the first Sunday in October, 10/4, around noon, over lunch, at Rancho de Chimayo (in the room, through the gift shop, on the north side of the restaurant). The next meeting of the Santa Fe Presbytery will be at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center in Abiquiu, Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am. All Welcome (but space is limited). Condolences to Edith Brown on the passing of her brother, George Morse to the Church Triumphant 9/19/26. A Memorial Service for George will be held at Rivera Funeral Home, Saturday, Oct. 25, 1:00 pm; and you can read about George on their website. Robert Cardinale (friend of many in our congregations) will have an exhibit of his art, Sept 25-Nov.25, at the Zane Bennett Gallery in Santa Fe. Opening Reception is from 5-7 pm, Friday, Sept. 25; and he will give a talk about 'The Structures that Shape Us' (the title of his exhibit) on Saturday, 2:00 pm, October 17th. All Welcome! _______________________________________ Please Join Us in Prayer to God for: Thanksgiving for the recent rains; comfort for those grieving the passing of loved ones; healing for those dealing with chronic conditions and illnesses; safety for those traveling; a good school year for returning students; prayers of safety for Balloonists and Visitors to the 54th ABQ International Balloon Fiesta, 10/3-10/11, and prayers of thanks for Orlando and Lovia's 70th Anniversary Nov. 9!! Our condolences go out to the family of George Morse, brother of Edith Brown, who passed to the Church Triumphant. George was a well known reporter for the Rio Grande Sun in Espanola (& wrote a well loved weekly fishing report for the Los Alamos Daily Post). He will be missed! _________________________________________________________ A Note from Your New Pastor______________ Many thanks to Margaret Franke who's been maintaining this website and uploading information about Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church in Truchas, and El Buen Pastor in Chimayo, and a little about their history. Both churches were founded around the turn of the century in 1903, and have been serving these communities for close to 125 years! Would love to meet more of the people from Truchas and Chimayo communities, and invite you to join us for Sunday Fall Worship (see schedule above). All Welcome! ___________________________________________________________ WORSHIP TIMES: Smith Memorial (PCUSA)Truchas 9:00 am El Buen Pastor (PCUSA) Chimayo 10:30 am 5th Sundays, 10:am, Joint Service ___________________________________________________________________ Santa Fe Presbytery's next Zoom Bible Study will be October 19, 5:30 pm. Study will be the third Monday of each month. Check with Edith about study guide. The topic is “United Through Christ, Bound to Each Other”. Second lesson is "Connected in Christ" and the scripture for the lesson is: 1 Corinthians 3-4. ___________________________________________________________________ NOTE: Bill Humphreys and Laura Loving have a new address: 15741 NW Central Drive; D-107; Portland, OR. 97229. Bill’s e-mail and phone/text are unchanged: [email protected] and 262.853.4918. NOTE: Sharon Adee has a new address: Meadowlark Hills, Homestead House 2121 Meadowlark Rd. Manhattan KS 66502 You can reach Margaret Franke at: 5200 West Blvd., #504, Boardman, OH, 44512 ________________________________________________________ PRESBYTERY OF SANTA FE NEWS: Check out 'Las Noticias" online for further information about Santa Fe Presbytery activities or online at their website: SantaFePresbytery.org ___________________________________________________________ COMMUNITY EVENTS: The Jicarita Cluster* REMINDER of Items Needed to Help Others: 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! __________________________________________________________ Session Notes 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, Secretary, Mary Frances Singleton Officers for EBP: Elders: Annalisa Clerk of Session Eunice and David Class of 2024 AnaLisa, Layla, and Waldo Class of 25 Treasurer: Brenda Deacons: Jesse and Gloria, Class of 25 Edna Martinez and Susie Ruiz _______________________________________ *Jicarita Cluster Information: Our churches are members of the Cluster which includes the northern New Mexico Churches of 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; and endeavors to find ways to help our communities. _______________________________________ PHOTOS WANTED: IF you want to share a photo of family, nature, Easter Sunrise at Santa Cruz Lake Overlook, or anything else, please send photos to Margaret at [email protected]. I will upload and post so we can see each other!! Prayer requests can be sent to Margaret at [email protected] or Pastor Linda at [email protected] ______________________________________ Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church is in Truchas, New Mexico (Truchas is Spanish for trout) El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church is in Chimayo, New Mexico (Chimayo means 'red flint or stone') “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace on earth and glory in the highest heaven!” - Luke 19:38 |
Vaya con Dios!