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September 29th, 2015

9/29/2015

A preview of the sale. We have so much more to sell than what you see here.

Grace And Peace be with you this week, Friends:

Look out! Big Adventure ahead. This is the week of the Rummage Sale, and it means we could use your help this Friday and Saturday between 9 and 3PM. Friday morning will be the busiest time, if you can't stay for a lot of it, that will be when we need the most help. You can even show up at 8:30 to get in on the morning prayer and brief organizational meeting.

When was the last time you got an answer to a prayer? I got a call from Nancy Mueller on Sunday afternoon, who shared with me that prayers were answered. We lifted up the Muellers as they were terribly in need of housekeeping help and Nancy has been feeling the aches and pains from the additional work. Well, a woman called out of the blue that very day inquiring about cleaning work, and she's hired! Thanks be to God for knowing our every need.

On another note, don't forget that I am still "taking requests" for sermon topics/questions. That drop box is in the Narthex (sanctuary lobby) and you are welcome to write them down and drop them there.

TODAY:
Lady Rattlers play volleyball against Texico tonight. Come and support them with your cheers. They are also doing a fundraiser tonight with a bake sale and T-shirts to help Janice Fought who is fighting breast cancer. JV starts at 4:30PM. Kayla Cherry went on the radio today to talk about. Great job, Kayla!
I will be in office for a few hours today and tomorrow (Wednesday), but will have to leave by about 1:00PM.
WEDNESDAY:
I will be on the radio at 7:30AM (FM then AM) to talk about the Rummage Sale.
Exercise, Eat and Pray meets at 9:00AM. I will be in the office till 1:00.
1:00PM I meet with Sue Morgan, who will help us appraise our Rummage Items.
THURSDAY: Take a nice deep breath and say a prayer...
FRIDAY:
Doorbusters at 9:00AM! We close up at 3:00PM.
SATURDAY: Rummage Sale again from 9:00AM to 3:00PM
SUNDAY:
Adult Sunday School at 9:30AM - our continuing study of the Early Church
Coffee at 10:30AM
Worship with Holy Communion at 11:00AM.

And last but not least...
Tom Anderson is home from the hospital. Give him a call to cheer him up.
Richard Hart continues to be hospitalized in Lubbock. He has been found to have a bleeding ulcer, amid his other medical problems. You can call his wife, Kay, and let her know you're praying for them both.
Keep Bruce White in your prayers as he continues to recuperate in Las Cruces at a Long-Term Care facility.
Teresa Gallegos-Brake's family who each received surgery this past Friday: Rudy (son-in-law) and Gloria (sister)

May the God of peace be with you today and always in the name of Jesus Christ and in the Holy Spirit.
Love,
Amy

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First Pres Digest 9/22/15

9/22/2015

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The Lord be with you!
How refreshing to awake to the sound of falling rain. I hope that you too got a little bit in your neighborhood.

A big thanks to Jina, Linda and Dorothy for setting the tables and decorating for our Sunday potluck supper! We missed you at the dinner and were sorry you couldn't join in. And a big thanks to those who made sure everything went smoothly, and to those who also helped us put tables away and set out the items to be sold at the Rummage Sale! All of it was out and ready for unpacking by about 2:15 that afternoon. It's always more fun to work together, don't you think?

Below are the hours that I personally will be in the church, when you are welcome to stop by and help. We need folks to fold or hang clothes, wash off dishes, arrange things on different tables. You can ask me when you are there.

Tuesday:  10AM-3PM (except for about 30 minutes from 1-1:30)

Wednesday:  10AM-1PM

Thursday:  1PM-4PM

Friday: 9AM-1PM

Prayers Needed:
Tom Anderson - post op. He was still in surgery when I called yesterday. He is in Amarillo at Northwest Hospital, where he will rest for 3-5 days. I don't know his room number yet.
Rudy and Gloria (Teresa's son in law and sister) each who await surgery at the end of this week.
Reagan Kenyon - undergoing experimental cancer treatments
Dorothy - feeling a little under the weather on Sunday
Prayers for travelers

This week activities:
We have less going on this week because of the Rummage Sale Takeover of Fellowship Hall:
Exercise, Eat and Pray 9:00 Wednesday and Friday
Wednesday Christmas Cantata Practice @ Center Street United Methodist 7:15PM
Presbytery Meeting in Portales Friday afternoon-Saturday noonish (Betty Ragan and I will be there.)
Fired Up! Here in Tucumcari near the Train Depot. Saturday afternoon. Check it out!
Sunday:

9:30AM Adult Sunday School Life of the Ancient Church in the church library - on Acts of Charity
10:30AM Coffee time hosted by Elder Betty Ragan
11:00AM worship!

May it rain on your day! "God bless you and keep you, make his face shine upon you and be gracious unto you, lift up his countenance on you and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26)"
Love,
Pastor Amy

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September 15th, 2015

9/15/2015

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Grace and Peace be with you, Friends in Christ!

It's beginning to look like Fall is on the way! Although it's been a little dry out and still somewhat hot, there are signs of the harvest all around. I spotted my first tarantula crossing the road this past Sunday as I went for a morning walk. I'm told that the tarantulas know the kind of winter we'll have.

Bright red chile ristras were for sale at the corner of First and 66, and what a beautiful and festive sight they are.

Fall is all too short in Tucumcari, but a wonder to behold God's bounteous earth. Even though life gets very busy right now, stop and enjoy this time before it passes!

Speaking of busy, those interested in singing in this year's Christmas Cantata are invited to the first practice of the year, tomorrow, Wednesday at 7:15PM at Center Street United Methodist. Practice is in their sanctuary. It's a fabulous way to minister with music and do so with Christians of different backgrounds.

This Sunday, September 20th is the third Sunday Potluck Supper. Don't forget to invite a friend to church and stay after for a meal. Come in comfortable clothes too, as after the supper, we'll roll the round tables out of the Hall and empty the Rummage Room to prepare for the sale!

Also this Sunday, we are starting a short 3 week program on the Ancient Church, at 9:30AM in the Church Library. Bring your favorite Bible from home. We're studying ancient Christian hymns this week.

This Week:
Today, Tuesday, this will be the last week for Yoga and the Quilters to meet, because of the Rummage Sale. Their activities can resume again on Tuesday, October 6th.
Tomorrow and Friday: 9:00AM Exercise, Eat and Pray meet in the exercise room. Amy will have office hours till noon on those days.
Wednesday: 5:30PM Session Meeting in Library
Thursday: 5:30PM Lady Rattlers Volleyball at home against Dexter. Evening: Homecoming Bonfire behind the High School!
Friday: 7:00PM Homecoming Game against Dexter.
Sunday: 9:30AM Sunday School in Library, 10:30AM coffee fellowship, 11:00AM Worship and Potluck @ noon-ish.

Prayer Requests:
Kevin and Nancy Mueller are traveling home this week. Please hold their safety in your prayers
Tom Anderson is undergoing surgery this Monday, September 21st
Rudy, Teresa Gallegos-Brake's son in law, is undergoing surgery on the optic nerve.
Reagan Kenyon fighting cancer
Betty Ragan and her family after the loss of her niece, Brenda
What other prayers do you need? Please reply to this message.

Attached is a copy of the sermon and bulletin from this past week. May this week be filled with God's presence. Love and serve the Lord.
Peace,
Pastor Amy

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First Pres Church Digest 9/8/15

9/8/2015

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The Lord Be with You!
Hope that this week is off to a joyful start, and that your Labor Day was safe and restful. Other than seeing my college team get creamed by Ohio State, mine was great.

We had a small but joyful gathering for Sunday's Holy Communion Service. We had a repeat visitor, Mr. Frank Hamilton, who is preparing to move here from Follett, Texas. He is a member of First Presbyterian of Canadian, Texas, which is a part of the Palo Duro Presbytery. He's considering transferring his membership here. Please hold his discernment in your prayers.

If it seemed that I dropped off the earth for several days last week, it was because I came down with a cold, and it looks like I finally have it beat.

Did you know that September is "National Courtesy Month?" So it seems fitting that this Sunday's readings have something to do with our treatment of others. James speaks against the power of the tongue to set a wildfire of gossip. Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" a question that should automatically cause us to consider how who Jesus is influences our own behaviors.

Announcements:
Rummage Sale: Just a couple short weeks before we start setting up for the Rummage Sale! Come to church for a yummy fellowship potluck dinner, and afterwards we'll put away the tables so we can begin to prepare for the the Sale. Potluck Supper will be on Sunday, September 20th following worship.
Movie Night: This Saturday, Sept 12th at 6:00PM we're watching "Howl's Moving Castle," an animated fantasy about a girl placed under a witch's curse, who must seek the help of a wizard with a walking castle! A story of love, jealousy and curses. Invite your friends and the kids you know. Rated PG.

Prayer Requests

Marge McKenzie is traveling this week on a Rotary Club Friendship Exchange to British Columbia. Hold her in your prayer for safety, but also please remember her mom and her daughter in prayer that all will be fine while she's gone. If you'd like to call Marge C. at home to check on her, she'd love that.
September 16th (next Wed) is Dorothy Randals' Birthday! It's also a big day for Teresa Gallegos-Brake, whose son in law Rudy is undergoing surgery on a tumor on his optic nerve.
Richard Hart in awaiting a surgical procedure on his parathyroids, plus he is losing the use of his legs. Hold him and his family in prayer.
Reagan Kenyon and her parents as she continues seeking experimental treatment for cancer.

There may be many other prayer requests you'd like to share with the church. Please let your prayers be known by replying to 1stprestucumcari@gmail.com.

May your week be blessed!
Love,
Pastor Amy Pospichal

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First Pres Digest 9/1/15

9/1/2015

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The Lord be with You, Friends.
Hope your week is off to a great start. It's already September, and it seems that the weather has already been cooling down a little bit. The grasshoppers have also calmed down just a little (thanks be to God!), at least they are in the manse vegetable garden!

And we are beginning to look at the fall season of church...
Thanks to all who have signed up to help with the Rummage Sale, just a few weeks away. The Rummage Sale is Friday and Saturday of October 2-3, from 9am-3pm. I'm looking for helpers to assist us in unpacking, folding clothes and arranging the "merchandise" on the tables. That work begins on Sunday, September 20th.

Linda Sims and I are also eyeing a Saturday in October for another Community Health Talk, this time a workshop on Advance Directives (AKA, "Living Will"), likely the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month. An Advance Directive provides written instructions to your doctor should you be unable to speak up for yourself in the case of a medical emergency. It also helps you designate someone to be your medical spokesperson. It's a good idea! Click here for more information.

So October should be a rich and full month, and so shall September. Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 13th when we'll begin learning some church history, beginning at 9:30AM in the Library. See you there!

Today:  Yoga is at noon, Quilters at 1:15PM
Tomorrow and Friday:  Exercise, Eat and Pray 9:00AM
Friday/Saturday:  Tucumcari Lady Rattlers have a HOME volleyball tournament against Mora - Good Luck!
Friday night at 7:00PM - Good luck to the Rattlers playing at HOME again against Texico. Good luck. Hope the field lights work this time!
Sunday:  10:30AM Catch up and Coffee fellowship - a little visiting before worship. Holy Communion Sunday/Labor Day Weekend. Deacon Barbara Cherry is in charge!

Prayers of the People
Teresa Gallegos-Brake requests your prayers for Rudy (son in law), Gilbert and Gloria (her brother and sister). All have serious medical problems.
Amy Hawse - ongoing medical problems of unknown cause
Tom Anderson - planning for cancer treatment
Bruce White
Reagan Kenyon - thanksgiving. Her scans are completely clear! Thanks be to God.

If you'd like to see a new video from the Presbyterian series for teens, this is good: "Not the Boss of Me" It's all a part of the PC(USA) foray into YouTube-based teaching about being Presbyterian.

May God bless you and keep you this week! Love and serve the Lord.
Pastor Amy

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