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"FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT AS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST"
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Rio Grande Food Project (RGFP) gives 7 tons of food/week to all in need. They will be reopening on Wednesday, December 1st 9:00-11:00am or until food supplies last. #bettertogether #feedingfamilies Check RGFP.org |
Rio Grande Presbyterian Church
Invites You to Join Us
for Worship In-Person
Sundays, 10:00am
600 Coors Blvd. NW
We continue COVID-19 Safe Practices
Upcoming Sermons/Lectionary Readings:
Nov. 28: 1st Sunday in Advent Sermon: "Ready?” Psalm 25: 1-10 and Luke 21: 20-31 Dec. 5: 2nd Sunday in Advent Sermon: “What Prophets Tell” Malachi 3: 1-4 and Luke 3: 1-6 Dec. 12: 3rd Sunday in Advent Sermon: “True Repentance” Zephaniah 3: 14-20 and Luke 3: 7-18 Dec. 19: 4th Sunday in Advent Sermon: “…And Mary Said” Micah 5: 2-5a and Luke 1: 46-55 Dec. 24 (Fri): Christmas Eve Worship Service, 5:30 pm ‘Lessons, Carols, and Candlelight Communion’ Dec. 26: Christmas Carol Sunday, 10am with Ms. Marsha Bedell Jan. 2: Epiphany Sunday Rev. Dewey Johnson, Guest Pastor __________________________________________________________________ When organizations like Rio Grande Food Project, Food is Free Albuquerque and ABQ Mutual Aid work together, MORE food gets distributed throughout our commUNITY, like these beautiful cold-weather plants that were distributed to RGFP clients and even some planted in our Urban Garden. Together our 3 nonprofits have distributed over 500k pounds of food in 2021.
Donate on #GivingTuesday or start early on #GivingMonday, where your support will have 3x the impact since all proceeds will be shared among our 3 non-profits working to reduce hunger, sharing the bounty of food available with those who need it the most. Visit bit.ly/FIFABQUnity for all info and to donate. Thank you! #BetterTogether #CommUNITY #thankyouverymuch 
RGFG TEAM
Family-to-Family Fund To help those who are financially affected by the Coronavirus quarantines. Family-to-Family funds will be used to help with rent, bill payments, or other essential necessities for families that experience financial hardship due to a person's loss of income during the COVID-19 crisis. It is preferred that funds for bills be sent directly to the collecting entity. To apply for funds: Application Form To donate: 1) PayPal link 2) mail a check to 217 Locust St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Please note Family-to-Family on your donation. 
John and Marilyn Landmen, Rio Grande Church member/RGFP volunteers
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What a crew we had visit our garden yesterday! The Executive Leadership Team from Sandia National Labs came out to help clean up beds, pull drip, trim grape vines, cut invasive trees, harvest lingering tomatoes and onions and even plant winter kale and spinach. What a productive afternoon! Sandia National Laboratories has also has supported our hunger relief and community hub work with generous grants for years now. FREE FOOD Pick up food every week at 600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque NM 87121 Coors & Daytona: East parking lot for drive-thru Wed & Fri & inside Rio Grande Presbyterian Church for walk-in on Saturdays DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Wednesday and Friday 9-11 am WALK-IN FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Saturday 9-11 am You do NOT need to show ID or proof of income or residence NO DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Just let us know that your household meets income limits. **please wear a face mask** www.rgfp.org rgfp@rgfp.org (505) 831-3778 COMIDA GRATIS recoger comida cada semana 600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque NM 87121 Coors & Daytona: Lote del este para drive-thru, dentro Río Grande Presbyterian Church para walk-in DRIVE-THRU DISTRIBUCIÓN DE COMIDA: Miércoles 9-11 am Viernes 9-11 am INTERIOR DISTRIBUCIÓN DE COMIDA: Sábado 9-11 am NO es necesario que muestre un documento de identidad o un comprobante de ingresos o de residencia NO SE REQUIERE DOCUMENTACIÓN Sólo dejanoslo saber que su hogar cumple con los límites de ingresos **por favor use una mascarilla** www.rgfp.org rgfp@rgfp.org (505) 831-3778 
TEE CREW.
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Mosaic of the Loaves and Fishes in the church by the Sea of Galilee. 1999
Fall Meetings and Events
Mission Networking Team meets 2nd Tues. by Zoom
(Call Rev. Roger at St. Andrews Presby Church for more info.)
Mission Team Meeting:
Next Meeting 12/14, noon, Landman's house
Sunday Adult Bible Study, Sundays, 9:15 am
Coffee served. All welcome!
1st Tuesdays Luncheon, December 7,11:30am
Wecks Restaurant on Coors
RSVP to Virginia Gaddis 505-459-4248
Men's Fellowship Meets 2nd Saturdays Monthly,
Next Mtg: Dec. 11, 8:30 am, in the library
followed by Session Meeting at 10:00 am
Coffee/pastries served. John Landman, leader
Friday 'Friday Fellowship Group' w/ Pastor Linda
Next Mtg: Friday, Dec. 3, 11:30 am, Church Library
Bring a Brown Bag lunch and Join Us!
and
Consider Serving on the:
WORSHIP TEAM, 3rd Mondays, 10am, library
If you would like to be a Greeter for a month contact Eileen Whitaker
or call the church office at 831-1143 and leave a message
If you would like to bring flowers Sundays, please sign the Flower Sign Up Sheet
as you exit the sanctuary, following Worship.
Thank you!
MISSION TEAM: Next Meeting--Dec. 14, noon, Marilyn Landman's
Contact Marilyn Landman, Chairperson
Sing in the Choir:
Choir Practice Thursdays at 10 am in Sanctuary
w/ Ms. Marsha Bedell, Music Director
or
Volunteer at Rio Grande Food Project:
The Rio Grande Food Project distributes food
at Rio Grande Church, 600 Coors Blvd. NW
Wednesdays & Fridays from 9-11 am outside in parking lot
Saturday mornings 9-11 am inside
To sign up please contact Lisa Fernandez, volunteer recruiter
at the food project, 831-3778, or email her at lisa@rgfp.org
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Community Groups Meet Here, Including:
Friday Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 8:00 pm (still meeting on Zoom?)
Thursday Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 7:00 pm (now meeting in person)
Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, 600 Coors Blvd. NW
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Planning a Wedding, Shower, Anniversary or Other Special Occasion?
Call the church office regarding reservations/fees/information at 831-1143