10th Sunday after Pentecost July 27, 2024 The Rev. Bill Humphreys PREPARE FOR WORSHIP TOGETHER “Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going.” -John 6:21 Preaching Schedule July 7 - Communion Sunday, Rev. Bill Humphreys July 14 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys July 21 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys July 28 - The Rev. Bill Humphreys REMINDER: Presbytery was hosted at Taos First by the Jicarita Cluster churches. Leslee Cordova and Julia Hudson spoke about the history of the mission schools. DON'T FORGET Truchas Fiesta weekend on July 27. Parade at 11 and then food, music and fellowship follows at the Truchas Services Center. Come and join the fun. A Good Word from the Pastor!! Good Day to you and yours! Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Bill Humphreys, here, to wish you well and provide a few updates from Smith Memorial and El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Churches. I join others in wishing you a good day and a good summer season - of health and healing, of joyful moments and feeling support from loved ones, friends and neighbors. At the end of April our two congregations gathered together to say a word -and share a cookie or two- of farewell to long-time servants of the church: Pianist Bill Franke and webmaster and worship leader Margaret Franke. Bill’s doing well in northeast Ohio and Margaret is back in town for a bit, packing up and moving out of their home and studio in Truchas. We wish them all the best of “retirement”!! In mid-June we celebrated adding two new members at El Buen Pastor and baptizing their daughter, and a week later many people of our congregations enjoyed the “fifth Sunday” hymn sing and tasty luncheon at EBP Also in June I was more absent than present, with family connections in southern Wisconsin, a trip to my 55th high school reunion in Ohio, and to close out the month, serving as a committee moderator and commissioner at our PCUSA denomination’s General Assembly in Salt Lake City. Our Presbyterian connection continues with the coming Presbytery meeting in Taos on July 20, hosted by our wider church connections through La Jicarita Cluster. (Our two congregations are providing home-going snacks for participants as they head home at the afternoon close of the meeting! Know that I am / we are keeping you in our prayers, and saving you a seat in worship if you are able to attend! Blessings. Health. Joy. Peace! -Bill Thanksgiving for this week: SPECIAL THANKSGIVING Bill and Margaret offer prayers of thanksgiving for all the love and kindness shown us Sunday and through all the years that we have lived in Truchas. We are glad to report that Bill is feeling much better at this altitude. We are enjoying being with family as well. Thanks again for your kindness and friendship over the years. Bill and Margaret Franke Mailing address: 5200 West Blvd Boardman OH 44512 : Remembering Friends and Community Members. Thanks that Ruth Sandoval and the humming birds have returned to Truchas. Thanks that Sara Romer is in a good state. The Jicarita Cluster will host the Presbytery meeting at Taos First on July 20. Cluster is seeking anyone who has oral history of the Cluster or any church which wishes to share information with representative from the Presbyterian Historical Society. Call Margaret if you are interested. NOTE: The Jicarita Cluster met by Zoom to make plans for the July 20 Presbytery which the Cluster will host at Taos First Presbyterian church. PRAYER REQUESTS And THANKSGIVINGS Sara Romer Patricia Putnam as she attends her mother's memorial service. SF PW Bible Study .Zoom Bible study is taking the summer off but will continue in September. 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) |