"FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT AS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST"
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Although New Mexico's Governor said churches could open at 25% capacity, Rio Grande's Session has decided to wait to reopen.
We will have another Special Session Conference Call Sat., June 13, to decide exactly when we'll open.
The consensus was we'd rather gather together when most folks feel comfortable attending in person.
SUNDAY ONLINE WORSHIP AND WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK MESSAGES
WILL CONTINUE HERE AND WE HOPE YOU JOIN US WEEKLY!
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Although New Mexico's Governor said churches could open at 25% capacity, Rio Grande's Session has decided to wait to reopen.
We will have another Special Session Conference Call Sat., June 13, to decide exactly when we'll open.
The consensus was we'd rather gather together when most folks feel comfortable attending in person.
SUNDAY ONLINE WORSHIP AND WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK MESSAGES
WILL CONTINUE HERE AND WE HOPE YOU JOIN US WEEKLY!
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Pentecost Sunday 9:30 am May 31, 2020 Message by Pastor Linda Opening/Closing Song: He is the Wind by Kurt Kaiser Special Music: Marsha Bedell __________________________________________ Midweek Music May 27, 2020 5 Songs: Yurima, pianist,"Maybe Love" Craig Hella Johnson, "Will There Really Be a Morning?" based on a poem by Emily Dickinson) Mahalia Jackson, "Trouble of the World" David Haas, "You are Mine" Jill Phillips, "Eyes on the Prize" Enjoy new music and songs of artists showcased on Rio Grande's online abbreviated Sunday Worship Services (plus one coming up) Would you like to share a message 'What Being Church Means to Me?' or 'What We're Doing in the Community to Partner with and Help Others?' If so, call Pastor Linda and leave a message at 505-831-1143 _____________ Worship News During this time of COVID 19 the Session is temporarily suspending Worship and all Church activities until after mid-June. Please check our website periodically for updates. Watch our online video messages/music which will post Sundays by 9:30 am and Wednesdays by noon ____________________________________ 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 We Will be Open to Garden in Early June. 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! __________________________________________ PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL
Whatever your denomination or faith, please join us in prayer today, and throughout this week and in the weeks to come. THANK YOU! ANOTHER UPDATE FROM PASTOR LINDA:
Dear Friends and Members in Christ at Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, Rio Grande’s Session met, by Conference Call, again, and agreed to suspend Worship and most Church activities and groups through Sunday, June 14, 2020. We hope to be back together, again, when most of our congregation feels comfortable attending worship In the meantime, please remember all tithes and pledges should be mailed to: Rio Grande Church, PO Box 66498, ABQ, NM 87193 We will get through this with God’s help, and believe we will each grow in deeper understanding, insight and care because of it. 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. “No matter what happens in the business sector and community-at-large, it is imperative for congregations and houses of worship to continue to refrain from large gatherings until a congregation can find a way to do so in a way that keeps people safe and can keep up the proper health standards in the midst of COVID-19.” —The Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle, executive presbyter, Presbytery of Greater Atlanta
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/flattening-the-curve-means-keeping-churches-closed-for-now-leaders-say/?fbclid=IwAR2TO-rkABn45Nmjx33JLTjFI0oP8YLkxQuVCX3BnsKoNrI_7iUQtbE_Toc |
Friends and Members,
Please remember to mail in your tithes and offerings to: Rio Grande Presbyterian Church PO Box 66498, ABQ, NM 87193 We plan to re-open for Sunday Worship on Pentecost, 10:00 am, May 31, 2020. Hope to see you then! Thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity! *************************************************** Did you know the Santa Fe Presbytery is, also, offering an online Sunday Worship Service? You can access it at: Santafepresbytery.org and sign in via Facebook 
From RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT The Rio Grande Food Project will distribute food at Legacy Church Mondays only from 8-10 am Legacy Church parking lot 7201 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque FOOD DISTRIBUTION MONDAYS from 8:00am-10:00 am until further notice. Outdoor & Drive-Thru Legacy Church Parking Lot (7201 Central Ave NW) Want to help? ANY and EVERY donation will help provide emergency food assistance to the increasing numbers of families in need right now. #weareinthistogether #thankyou https://bit.ly/2KyjXLZ Phone: 505-923-3659 (We will resume our regular days/hours at Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, 600 Coors Blvd. NW, when it is safe to do so) _______________________________________________ A Letter from Ari Herring, Rio Grande Food Project Director: Food Project Volunteers are needed! Please help us pack boxes at Roadrunner Food Bank throughout the week and/or volunteer with us on Monday mornings at Legacy Church (8am - 10am) to distribute food in the RGFP neighborhood.
Please do not put yourself at risk to volunteer if you fall within a more vulnerable group amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, and as always, if you're sick, please stay home and feel better soon! A big thank you to Roadrunner Food Bank for making this possible. Warmest regards and thanks, Ari Herring, Executive Director & the RGFP Team (505) 239-3869 ari@rgfp.org __________________________________________________ For information regarding alternate food sources, please call Roadrunner Food Assistance Hotline at 505-349-5340 or the City at 211 ______________________________________________________________ 
May 3rd is called the Shepherd's Sunday. The Sunday Lectionary & Online Sermons
May 3, 2020, the Fourth Sunday of Easter*: "Finding Rest?" by Pastor Linda Psalm 23 and The Gospel of John 10:1-10 May 10, 2020, the Fifth Sunday of Easter and Mother's Day "Home?" by Pastor Linda 1 Peter 2:2-10 and The Gospel of John 14:1-14 May 17, 2020, the Sixth Sunday of Easter "Promise" by Pastor Linda Correction: the 1st scripture reading is from Isaiah 30: 18-21 (not Isaiah 31: 1-21 as mentioned in the Sunday Service) and The Gospel of John 14: 15-21 May 24, 2020, the Seventh Sunday of Easter Online Sermon by the Rev. Dewey Johnson 1 Peter 4:12-16, 5:6-11 and The Gospel of John 17: 1-11 May 31, 2020 Online Pentecost Sunday Service "God's Greatest Gift" by Pastor Linda Music by Marsha Bedell Songs: TBA First Reading Acts 2:1-21 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Gospel John 20:19-23 |
The Day of Pentecost is May 31, 2020
We had hoped to be back together, again, but Rio Grande's Session
has decided to wait until most folks feel comfortable returning! Watch for updates here.
We had hoped to be back together, again, but Rio Grande's Session
has decided to wait until most folks feel comfortable returning! Watch for updates here.
Mosaic of the Loaves and Fishes in the church by the Sea of Galilee. 1999
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:
All meetings suspended Session will meet to reassess the situation by conference call.
When Worship resumes, 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, to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
When we open again we will meet:
Sundays, 9:15 am, Adult Bible Study, Rio Grande Church Library
Coffee served. All welcome!
1st Tuesdays Luncheon (restaurants closed)
Tuesday, 11:30 am.
Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm, Lunch Bunch Bible Study (meeting suspended)
Wednesdays in the 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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When the Food Project re-opens we will post that information here.
Food Project Volunteers will be needed! To sign up contact Lisa Fernandez
at the food project, 831-3778
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All meetings are suspended.
We, also, host Friday evening AA meetings, 8:00 pm;
Thursday evening NA meetings, 7:00 pm
We welcome those celebrating weddings, showers, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
For church use/fees/information: call the office at 831-1143.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:
All meetings suspended Session will meet to reassess the situation by conference call.
When Worship resumes, 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, to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
When we open again we will meet:
Sundays, 9:15 am, Adult Bible Study, Rio Grande Church Library
Coffee served. All welcome!
1st Tuesdays Luncheon (restaurants closed)
Tuesday, 11:30 am.
Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm, Lunch Bunch Bible Study (meeting suspended)
Wednesdays in the 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
********************************************************************************************************
When the Food Project re-opens we will post that information here.
Food Project Volunteers will be needed! To sign up contact Lisa Fernandez
at the food project, 831-3778
***********************************************************************************************************
All meetings are suspended.
We, also, host Friday evening AA meetings, 8:00 pm;
Thursday evening NA meetings, 7:00 pm
We welcome those celebrating weddings, showers, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
For church use/fees/information: call the office at 831-1143.