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"FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
AS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST" _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
We have been ask to join in prayer with churches across Route 66 to pray for "a river of holiness to extend across our nation, uplifting Christ as Savior and Lord." This is not a political movement, but a grassroots movement, begun in southern California, inviting Christians of all stripes to pray. They hope churches across Route 66 will pray,
coast-to-coast, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 9:30 am, mountain time.
I said I'd do so; and I hope you will join me for Christ's sake and for His glory!
ALSO:
Rio Grande Presbyterian Church invites you to join us Sundays at 10 AM
for Worship in the sanctuary.
Please know every effort is being made to keep everyone safe and well: from deep
cleaning the church before and after services to refraining from touching common items
like offering plates and Communion trays.
With that in mind, we hope you will participate in the following Sunday protocols:
*Enter and Exit the Church through the Office Door (north of black mailbox)
*Wear a Face Covering (we will have some on hand if you forget yours)
*Pick up your own Worship Bulletin on the Communion Table
*Pick up your Communion Kit* on Communion Table (Communion Sundays)
*Indicate to Usher where you’d like to sit, but understand there will be no more than 3 people
to a pew or one family per pew
*Toss your bulletin/or Communion kit packaging when leaving sanctuary
*Conversations after Worship may be held outside or in the church garden
*There will be no Coffee Fellowship for the time being
If you would like to sing a solo, duet or share your gift of music, please let Rio Grande’s Music Director, Marsha Bedell, know of your interest.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Rio Grande Presbyterian Church!
Yours in Christ’s Service, Pastor Linda
*Communion Kits--see below-- contain wafer and grape juice, that you peel open during Communion
Rev. Mr. Fred Rogers was a
Presbyterian USA Member.
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13th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 am August 30, 2020 Sermon: 'Following Suit?' by Pastor Linda Opening/Closing Song: Ms. Marsha Bedell Special Music: 'Invention 13', Jacob Baca, piano by J.S. Bach Special Music: "This Cup" by Sara Groves (Thank you for joining us for Rio Grande's online Worship Services) __________________________________________ Midweek Music We hope you enjoy these 4 songs: "Little Things with Great Love" (Inspired by Therese of Lisieux): The Porter's Gate Project (ft. Margaret Cunningham) "La Mision" from the film "The Mission" conducted by Ennio Morricone "When God Ran", Phillips, Craig & Dean "Lead Kindly Light", Audrey Assad Featured on recent online Worship and Midweek Messages _____________________________ We will occasionally post Midweek Music Videos ___________________________________________________________ Worship News ____________________________________ Rio Grande Presbyterian Church 600 Coors Blvd. NW (1-mile south of the I-40 S. Coors Exit) Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121 Phone: 505-831-1143 
Church Community Garden
Community Gardens: Rio Grande Church & Community"
& Food Project's 'Hunger Relief' Gardens If You Would Like to Come Garden with Us The Gardens Are Open To garden with us, please call: The Church Garden: 505-831-1143; Food Project Garden: 505-831-3738 A big 'Thank You' to Virginia Gaddis & Kathi Cunningham who keep both gardens going; and to Jack Preston & John Landman for preparing Rio Grande's garden! _______________________________________________________________________ 
UPDATE FROM PASTOR LINDA: We are having in-person Worship together in Rio Grande's sanctuary Sundays at 10:00 am. Please bring a face covering & join us! Here are some upcoming events: SUNDAY SHARING IN SEPT., 9:15 am, library (Come share what's been on your heart & mind the last 6 months) ADULT BIBLE STUDY SUNDAYS IN OCT.,9:15 am, We study the Scripture (Lectionary) Readings for Sundays; coffee served too! ‘FAITH & FELLOWSHIP’ PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY Midweek in October, Sanctuary, TBA MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP, 8:30 am, 2nd Saturdays beginning October 10th. Coffee & pastries served, too! We will be practicing safe distancing, and making every effort to keep everyone safe and well. Hope to see you soon! Christ’s peace be with each of you! _____________________________________________________________________ IF YOU ARE CONCERNED THAT YOU OR SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY MAY HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, PLEASE CALL NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S TOLL-FREE HELP LINE: 855-600-3453 PRIOR TO VISITING A HEALTHCARE FACILITY.
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Friends and Members,
Please remember to mail in your tithes and offerings to: Rio Grande Presbyterian Church PO Box 66498, ABQ, NM 87193 Thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity! ****************************************************** Did you know the Santa Fe Presbytery is, also, offering a 10am online Sunday Worship Service? You can access it at: Santafepresbytery.org and sign in via Facebook ************************************************************ 
We have plans through October.
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AN UPDATE from RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT The Rio Grande Food Project distributing food at Rio Grande Church 600 Coors Blvd. NW Wednesdays & Fridays from 9-11 am outside in parking lot Would you like to help us feed those most in need right now? Visit https://bit.ly/2BQ5CJI ... See More Want to help? ANY and EVERY donation will help provide emergency food assistance to the increasing numbers of families in need right now. Please Call: 505-923-3659 For information regarding alternate food sources, please call Roadrunner Food Assistance Hotline at 505-349-5340 or the City at 211 We will resume our regular days/hours at Rio Grande Presbyterian Church when it is safe to do so _______________________________________________ Lectionary/Sunday Sermons: Sept. 27: 'Becoming Faithful' Philippians 2: 1-11 Matthew 21: 28-32 Oct. 4: World Communion Sunday* "Pressing On" Philippians 3: 13b-4:1 Matthew 21: 28-32 *and, Peacemaking Offering (25% of which will go to the Rio Grande Food Project) ________________________________________ 
Lectionary: Exodus 20:1-20; Psalm 19;
Philippians 3:4b-14 and Matthew 21:33-46 
Blessings to our Jewish friends.
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Mosaic of the Loaves and Fishes in the church by the Sea of Galilee. 1999
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:
All meetings suspended until September, 2020
As Worship has resumed, please let us know:
If you would like to be a Greeter for a month, and contact Eileen Whitaker For information or to volunteer: call 831-1143 and leave a message.
If you would like to bring flowers throughout the year, please sign the Flower Sign Up Sheet as you exit the sanctuary, following Worship. Thank you!
As quarantine eases we will be glad to have our meetings and groups meeting again, Right now we are moving safely and slowly.
Sundays, 9:15 am, Adult Bible Study, Rio Grande Church Library
Coffee served. All welcome!
1st Tuesdays Luncheon (restaurants closed)
Tuesday, 11:30 am; RSVP with Dorothy Bennett
Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm, Lunch Bunch Bible Study, Church library
Bring a sack lunch and join us for thoughtful study of the Bible over coffee and conversation.
All are welcome.
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The following meetings are, also, suspended
Choir Practice Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Deacons Meeting 1st Saturdays, 3:30 PM
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Food Project re-opens:
The Rio Grande Food Project distributing food at
Rio Grande Church, 600 Coors Blvd. NW
Wednesdays & Fridays from 9-11 am outside in parking lot.
Food Project Volunteers will be needed! To sign up please contact Lisa Fernandez
at the food project, 831-3778
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Community Group Meetings:
Friday AA meetings, 8:00 pm (currently meeting on Zoom)
Thursday NA meetings, 7:00 pm (currently meeting in person at church)
We, also, welcome those celebrating weddings, showers, anniversaries, or other special occasions. For church use/fees/information: call the office at 831-1143.
All meetings suspended until September, 2020
As Worship has resumed, please let us know:
If you would like to be a Greeter for a month, and contact Eileen Whitaker For information or to volunteer: call 831-1143 and leave a message.
If you would like to bring flowers throughout the year, please sign the Flower Sign Up Sheet as you exit the sanctuary, following Worship. Thank you!
As quarantine eases we will be glad to have our meetings and groups meeting again, Right now we are moving safely and slowly.
Sundays, 9:15 am, Adult Bible Study, Rio Grande Church Library
Coffee served. All welcome!
1st Tuesdays Luncheon (restaurants closed)
Tuesday, 11:30 am; RSVP with Dorothy Bennett
Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm, Lunch Bunch Bible Study, Church library
Bring a sack lunch and join us for thoughtful study of the Bible over coffee and conversation.
All are welcome.
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The following meetings are, also, suspended
Choir Practice Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Deacons Meeting 1st Saturdays, 3:30 PM
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Food Project re-opens:
The Rio Grande Food Project distributing food at
Rio Grande Church, 600 Coors Blvd. NW
Wednesdays & Fridays from 9-11 am outside in parking lot.
Food Project Volunteers will be needed! To sign up please contact Lisa Fernandez
at the food project, 831-3778
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Community Group Meetings:
Friday AA meetings, 8:00 pm (currently meeting on Zoom)
Thursday NA meetings, 7:00 pm (currently meeting in person at church)
We, also, welcome those celebrating weddings, showers, anniversaries, or other special occasions. For church use/fees/information: call the office at 831-1143.