Do you remember these lovely ladies who had been on the SMPC picnic sometime in the 1970's. I know who they are. Do you?
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Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2024 The Rev. Deb Church PEPARE FOR WORSHIP TOGETHER “Because of the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to shine upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." Zechariah, father of John the Baptist, in Luke 1:78-79 Jesus, in Luke 21:34 Preaching Schedule December 1 - Communion Sunday, Rev.Bill Humphreys December 8 - The Rev. Deb Church December 15- The Rev. Bill Humphreys December 22 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys December 29 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys Bell Choir practice after church at EBP at 1145 TBA Christmas Eve service will be held at 8 pm at SMPC!! NOTE:The Memorial Worship Service celebrating the life of Bill Franke is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, at 11:00 AM at Smith Memorial with a luncheon reception to follow. Everybody's invited. Thank God for Bill's life and gifts among us! NOTE: Both Francois Miglio at EBP and Gene Vigil at SMPC have recently rewrapped the pull-ropes around the respective church bells; both the workers and the bells are in good working order!! Thanks from Bill H and the sessions. Play the video on the sidebar to hear the full effect!!. PRAYER REQUESTS A prayer of thanksgiving for all the love and support we have felt from you these past days. Margaret and Paul William A. Franke, or Bill completed his baptism on November 7 at his residence in Boardman, Ohio. Born to Robert A. Franke and Stella Albert Franke on July 25, 1941, Bill is survived by his wife, Margaret Wallace Franke, his son Paul M. Franke, daughter in law Dee Franke, grandchildren Noah and Leah, and his sister Joyce Franke Ivers of Auburn, Alabama. Bill loved his family and he loved his adopted hometown of Truchas, New Mexico where he and Margaret spent the last 52 years. Bill arrived in Truchas as a summer worker from Menaul School where he was employed as a history teacher, 1968-1970. Bill was a member of Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church in Truchas where he served as church pianist. His service to the community included work at the Truchas Services Center, the New Mexico State Library and his life’s work at Hand Artes Gallery which Bill owned and operated for over 30 years. Bill was a lover of and collector of art and had a joy in promoting the artists and their work. His hospitality to guests was a focus of his life as well. Bill and Margaret enjoyed their life’s travels together. Donations may be made to the Truchas Services Center Library in Truchas.No services are planned in Boardman but a service to the witness of the resurrection will be held at on December 7 at 11 am. Smith Memorial Presbyterian church, Truchas. 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! With great sadness and much gratitude for his time among us, we note the passing this past week of Bill Franke. He was a committed and gracious churchman, businessman, community- minded neighbor and friend. Thanks be to God for Bill’s gifts with us! Thanksgiving for this week: Thanks for safety through the storm and loss of electricity. Thanks to Dr Bj and his faithful years of services to the Clinic. Our prayers go out for him. Thanks to Gene Vigil and others who repaired the bell rope. Gene reminds us we ring the Bell on Sunday and then when someone in the Village dies. 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 October. 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) |