Our Vision
Rio Rancho United Methodist Church
“Rio Rancho UMC is a body of Christ led and empowered by
the Holy Spirit,
meeting the needs of God’s people through open hearts,
open minds, and open arms.”
August 21,2016 Volume 11, Issue 17
I am Grateful for My Sunday School Teachers !
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Inside this issue:
Prayer Corner
2
August Anniversaries & B’days 2
United Methodist Men’s Conf. 3
Maggie Cordova Thank You
3
Aug. & Sept. WNO Menus
3
Youth Dinner Schedule
4
Celebration Sunday
4
Parent/Youth Meeting
4
Destination Unknown
4
Youth Fund Raiser
4
Get Crafty
5
Game Night
5
Construction Sunday
5
Fort Lonetree
5
Editor’s Note
Don’t forget that
Our WNO Dinners will
resume on Wednesday
August 24th at 5:30.
Come for dinner and
stay for the Blackwood Quartet.
ne of the best memories I have of being a child is attending Sunday school. There was something special
about the time that I shared with friends and teachers
that enhanced my understanding of God in ways that I could
never have imagined without their support. Through my
time in religious education, I learned how to think richer,
search deeper, and communicate with God in a more profound way. Sunday school teachers were my guides, the
light that brightened my path. My teachers instructed me
regarding the importance of valuing my fellow human beings
and respecting each other as children of the Most-High
God.
While I no longer see those who taught me about God,
they are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I still
stand amazed at their wisdom and give thanks for their service. To teach is to be called by God for special service.
There is a tremendous responsibility charged to those who
share the Gospel with our younger church members. This
attention to God's calling is the beginning of shaping little
hearts and minds in the knowledge that they are beloved
children of God. The work is crucial, vital to the continuation of our faith.
Next Sunday, we will celebrate our teachers. We will
give thanks to them and their leadership. We will ask blessings for our seniors, and those who are starting out on new
adventures and we will also pray a blessing over our backpacks. With the starting of a new school year, let us call to
mind the One who sustains us and strengthen us.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Joe
August Anniversaries and Birthdays
Prayer Corner
August 21, 2016
E.M. Bounds made a statement to the effect
that when God’s house on earth is filled with
prayer, God’s house in heaven gets busy.
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ave you ever thought of what your prayers cause in heaven? Are angels dispatched as we pray? Is provision set in motion
when we intercede? Are circumstances manipulated when we pray for a lost son or daughter? Does Satan cringe under the blows of our
prayers? Do our prayers live forever before
God? When we have forgotten, does God still
remember? What happened in heaven when
D.L. Moody prayed? Were demonic forces not
put to flight? Did not whole cities experience
the power of God? A sincere prayer is more
powerful than the whole of the United Nations.
Nothing significant has ever been affected for
the Kingdom of God unless prayer was in the
vanguard. No time will be better spent today
than the time you spend in prayer. Is heaven
busy on your account this morning? Are angels
rising to put the adversary to flight? Is the
curtain of gloom parting as you call on the incomparable name of Jesus?
We must never forget that what we see on
earth can be, and will be, marked by our prayers – or their absence.
From "There's Hope For Today" devotional
Grace & Peace,
Judy Brunk
1652 Abrazo Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Anniversaries
BALTZ, Brian & Danielle
08/02
GAUDEN, George & Elaine
08/02
CUPRYK, Timothy & Pat
08/05
DOUGLAS, Gordon & Cynthia
08/08
ELLIOTT, Ken & Jennifer
08/12
SALAZ, Eugene & Hillary
08/16
REECE, Gary
08/19
HUSE, Arthur & Lorraine
08/23
MONT, James
08/31
Birthdays
POLLAK, Bessie
08/02
REAGIN, Randy
08/04
COTTON, Jan
08/06
HILBORN, Harmony
08/06
KERCHER, Margaret
08/06
BERDIN, Sam
08/10
KOFCHUR, Caleb
08/11
CONLIN, Kathleen
08/12
FLORES, Jason
08/12
O'SIKEY, Iris
08/12
MEREDITH, Kay
08/14
GAUDEN, Elaine
08/17
LAROWE, Ann
08/17
LAYTON, Lynn
08/17
GAUDEN, George
08/21
LONG, Faryn
08/21
HUSE, Arthur
08/23
MOORE, Gordon
08/25
BALLINGER, Paula
08/26
MOORE, Sarah
08/27
TICHENOR, Larry
08/27
BALTZ, Melanie
08/28
KOFCHUR, Max
08/28
ALLIMAN, Monica
08/29
(505)892-0404
[email protected]
United Methodist Men’s
Conference
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ur annual conference of
New Mexico United
Methodist Men will be held at
Sacramento Methodist Assembly on September 23
through 25th. The theme this year will be on encouraging men to come back to church. All men
are invited to attend. You can expect inspiring
speakers, moving worship services, good food, and
convivial fellowship with men from all over the
New Mexico Conference. Mark your calendars for
this “not to be missed event.”
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Maggie Cordova Thank You
his poster is on display in the Narthex. It is
from Maggie Cordova School thanking us for
the lunch the youth served to the teachers and
staff. The written messages cannot be read in this
picture, so be sure to go by and look at the poster
itself.
WNO Menu
August – September 2016
August 24:
Taco & Burrito
Bar, Refried
Beans, Fresh Fruit
and Butterfinger
Cake
August 31:
Hamburgers & Hot
Dogs, Chips, Snicker Apple Salad and
Cookies
September 7:
Stir Fry Chicken &
Veggies with Rice,
Salad, Rolls and
Ice Cream Sundaes
September 14: Ham Steak,
Cheesy Potatoes,
Green Beans, Rolls
and Chocolate or
Butterscotch Delight
.
September 21: Hamburger Steak
in Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Corn,
Rolls and Lemonade Dessert
September 28: Taco Salad, Applesauce and
Brownies
1652 Abrazo Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505)892-0404
[email protected]
Youth Dinner
Schedule
8/21
8/28
9/4
9/11
Lydia Miller
Aaron & Caleb Weir
Samantha Baltz
Sierra Roberts
Youth Fundraiser Dinner
Celebration Sunday - August 28th
W
e have a combined worship service at
10 AM, followed by a potluck lunch.
This is a fun day, where we honor our teachers,
promote our children and recognize our 2017
graduating seniors. Also, during the
worship service we will present Bibles to our new 3rd graders and to
any of our incoming youth who need
or would like a new Bible. We will
also have a blessing of the back
packs. If you have an incoming 3rd
grader or want your youth to receive a Bible, please let Kim Peterson know.
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September 17th, 6:00 PM
$15.00 Per Person
Get your tickets now! This year instead of
a “Sweetheart” Dinner, we are going to
have an “Italian” Dinner. Chef Leonard will
be cooking. The fellowship hall will be
turned into a romantic ristorante and we
Crudités
Parent/Youth Meeting
Sunday, August 28th
4:00 to 5:00 PM
Focaccia Bread with Olive Oil
Sicilian Garden Salad
t is time to have a parent and
youth meeting (YES, both the
youth and their parents should attend the
meeting!) to discuss upcoming events and
activities for the youth group at Rio Rancho
UMC. Please plan on attending, so that you
have input and are fully informed of everything
that is going on.
Destination Unknown - August 28
W
e will meet at the
church at our regular youth group time. We
will have dinner and then
leave promptly at 5:30 for
our “destination”. After
our adventure and discussion, we will return to
the church around 7 PM. The scripture emphasis for the evening is Jonah 4:1-11. Additional
adults will be needed to drive. Let Kim know if
you can drive.
1652 Abrazo Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Choice of Entrée:
Braised, Stuffed Pork Braciole
Fish Milanese
Vegetable Timballo
Tiramisu & Italian Crème Cake & Spumoni
There will also be a silent auction with lots of
great items to bid on! Auction items will be
available for viewing and bids starting Sunday,
September 11th. All proceeds benefit the
RRUMC Youth Group for Camps, Retreats &
Mission Trips.
(505)892-0404
[email protected]
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raft Night will resume on Tuesday evenings, from
5:00 to 8:30 PM, in the youth room, starting on
August 30th. The remaining dates for the year are: September 13th & 27th and October 11th & 25th. If you like
to craft, (knit, cross stitch, sew, scrapbook, etc.) just
bring your supplies and some snacks to share and join
in the fun and fellowship!
o you like games? Why not join us
on Wednesday evenings after the
WNO meal. We will have family game
night on Wednesday: August 31st, September 28th and October 26th from 6:15
to 8:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
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Construction
Sunday, September 4th 5 to 7 PM
he youth and parents will
be building a Ga-Ga Ball
Pit on Sunday, September 4th,
during youth group time from 5
to 7 PM. This is a fun game that
we played at Sacramento Methodist Assembly. It originated in Israel and is quickly becoming very popular with groups of all ages,
as kids of any size, age or athletic ability can play
and have the same chance to win as anybody else.
Once the pit is built, it will be available for use
here at the church. If you would like to help, please
bring shovels, gloves, drills, hand sanders & paint
brushes if you have them.
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1652 Abrazo Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Fort Lone Tree
Family Retreat
October 21st –
23rd
J ust
drive
a
4-hour
from Rio
Rancho in the
beauty of the Capitan Mountains.
Fort Lone Tree is
an 1840’s style outdoor
adventure
camp, with a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, archery, rock wall
climbing, a double zip line, a 250-foot
water slide, a giant swing and high ropes
course, horseback riding (additional
$5.00 per person) and lots more!
The weekend starts with games and fellowship at 8:00 PM on Friday, and continues through lunch on Sunday. The
cost is $100.00 per person 8 and older,
$50.00 for those 6 & 7 years old, and
free for those 5 and under, this fee includes lodging in “bunk houses” that hold
6 to 12 people, activities and five meals
(breakfast Saturday through lunch on
Sunday).
Registration forms are available
on the bulletin board outside the
sanctuary. One form and a $25.00
deposit is needed per person by
September 25th. The balance is
due by October 21st.
(505)892-0404
[email protected]
Gospel Concert
Help Feed Hungry Children –
Remember Project Backpack
Now that school has started, we are collecting healthy snacks for Project Backpack at Maggie Cordova Elementary
school. Project Backpack gives children of
families who cannot afford food, healthy
snacks that they can eat over the weekend. There are over 50 children at Maggie Cordova who need this nutritional supplement. Snacks for Project Backpack
should be healthy, easy to open, not be
“high sugar” (e.g., no candy), and should
not require refrigeration or preparation
beyond what elementary school children,
including kindergarteners, can safely accomplish by themselves (e.g., no microwave
popcorn or Raman noodles). Please also
avoid items containing nuts and nut oils,
including peanut butter. Snacks needed
for Project Backpack include:
Blackwood Quartet
Live in Concert
At
The Rio Rancho United Methodist Church
1652 Abrazo Road SE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Wednesday August 24th at 7pm
Dole fruit cups
Delmonte fruit cups
Keebler individual
snack bags
Nabisco individual
snack bags
Opening Act by the Pyland Trio
Ritz Bits crackers
Cheeze-It Crackers
Love Offering to be taken
Motts applesauce
Rold Gold Crackers
Individual PrePopped Popcorn
Pudding cups
Fig Newtons
Fruit Roll-Ups
Quaker Granola And
Cereal Bars
Pepperidge Farms
Goldfish
Bring your healthy snacks to church and
put them in the Project Backpack box outside the Fellowship Hall. Thanks for helping to reduce child hunger in our community.
1652 Abrazo Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Women’s Event
The next Women’s Event will be coming up on
Friday, October 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Mark this on your calendars.
(505)892-0404
[email protected]