Thanks to all the artists of Truchas who contributed their skills to brighten up the old clinic.
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Third Sunday of Lent March 23 2025 The Rev. Bill Humphreys PEPARE FOR WORSHIP TOGETHER “If [the fig tree] bears fruit next year, well and good, but if not, you can cut it down.” - Jesus, in Luke 13:5 Preaching Schedule March 2 - Communion Sunday The Rev. Bill Humphreys March 9 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys March 16 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys March 23 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys March 30 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys. REMINDER this is a 5th Sunday and we will meet at SMPC for worship at 10 am. JICARITA CLUSTER The Cluster met on February 17. The following actions have been taken. Read the full minutes by clicking on "more" and then "links and activities" M/S/C to invite a request from the Camp Board for financial support from La Jicarita Cluster, approval of the funds to depend upon approval by at least a simple majority of the Sessions of the churches in La Jicarita Cluster. 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 Condolences to Leslee Cordova on the death of niece Tracey. 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: Thanks to all my friends in SMPC for the lovely birthday card. You are in my prayers. Margaret 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 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) |