"FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT AS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST"
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Rio Grande Church's Session has decided to reopen for Worship 10 am on Sunday, July 19, 2020.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to a telephone poll
asking if you would return to Worship in July and the result was an enthusiastic "Yes!"
SUNDAY ONLINE WORSHIP AND WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK MESSAGES
WILL CONTINUE HERE THROUGH JUNE, 2020
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Rio Grande Church's Session has decided to reopen for Worship 10 am on Sunday, July 19, 2020.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to a telephone poll
asking if you would return to Worship in July and the result was an enthusiastic "Yes!"
SUNDAY ONLINE WORSHIP AND WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK MESSAGES
WILL CONTINUE HERE THROUGH JUNE, 2020
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4th Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 am June 28, 2020 Sermon: 'The Redeemed of God' by Pastor Linda Opening/Closing Song: Ms. Marsha Bedell Special Music: Michael & Donna Coy ('Forever Friends') Audrey Assad, "Lead Kindly Light" (This is our last online abbreviated Worship Service) __________________________________________ Midweek Music June 24, 2020 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 _____________________________ This will be our last Midweek video as we look ahead to reuniting for Worship in person Sunday, July 19, 10:00 am ___________________________________________________________ Worship News During this time of COVID 19 the Session is temporarily suspending Worship and all Church activities until after mid-July. Please check our website periodically for updates. ____________________________________ 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 garden is 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! __________________________________________ 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. The garden, however, is open. 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 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 
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 ______________________________________________________________ 
The Sunday Lectionary & Online Sermons June 28, 2020 This will be our last abbreviated online Worship Service __________________________________________________ We will gather, in person, for Worship 10 am in Rio Grande's Sanctuary Sunday, July 19, 2020 Be sure to wear a face mask and join us! _____________________________________________ July 19: “Patient Gardeners” Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm139:1-12, 23-24 Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:-24-30,36-43 July 26: “God’s Kingdom is….” August 2: Communion Sunday August 9: “Faith’s Focus” August 16: “Words Matter” August 23: “Who is Jesus to You?” August 30: Rev. Dewey Johnson, Guest Pastor Sept: 6: Communion Sunday Sept. 13: “70 X 7” Sept. 20: BD Blessing Sunday Sept. 27: “Becoming Faithful” Oct. 4: World Communion Sunday ____ |
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.