Dear Friends in Christ,
My hope is that you are all staying healthy and well this Monday morning.
Yesterday was a lovely turnout of the church! Special thanks to Marjorie and Robin for working on that beautiful piece on handbells and piano. It was a medley of two very familiar pieces: "Morning Has Broken" + "Ode to Joy" = "Morning Joy."
Call for Musicians: Missing the Cantata this year? I am. How about if we begin to think about what music we could contribute to the Advent and Christmas Season? This is a call for singers, musicians and readers too! Let's get into the spirit a little early this year. The first Sunday in Advent is November 29th.
Free Training: Tuesday, Oct 27th, our denomination is offering a free, 2 hour training on how to use social media to communicate our church to the world. The course is by Zoom. To register, go to this page: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuf--urDkpGdyJUYseFSdCeAS78FxHBCJt I am also signing up, but if you feel the call, let's learn this together!
Prayer Requests:
Amber - in Washington State
Ruby Blea's baby grandson, after head surgery in Lubbock
Phil Gallegos and Kathy Martinez - Teresa Gallegos' kids, each diagnosed with COVID-19. Kathy is home, but in poor health.
Tom Anderson - home care. Jean needs our prayers too, for health, strength and help.
Pat Sieglen - continuing to heal after surgery, looking forward to release from her doctor early December
Glenda Coles - for healing and comfort as she learns how to manage pain through exercise.
Teresa Gallegos - needs our prayers, in general
Susie Martinez - looking for an affordable car, after her accident
For healthcare providers and all who are ill
Our leaders
Students, teachers and families
Social Distancing and Personal Protection. Public worship shall continue as is. As we continue seeing a rise in COVID cases in our areas, please continue using common sense, the hand sanitizers available in the Narthex and face coverings. A lot of us must leave the state for doctor appointments, etc., so we need to be mindful of our ability to transmit COVID and/or flu. If you need a protective face covering, please notify the pastor and she can help you.
Daylight Savings Time ends soon! Mark your calendars on October 31st to “fall back” one hour. Maybe a good nap on Saturday is in order too.
The Next Session Meeting will be after church on Sunday, November 8th.
Operation Christmas Child boxes are due on Sunday, November 8th. As per the usual, if you get them to church on Sunday, Rev. Amy will get them turned in to Center Street UMC. There are 6 boxes left. One has your name on it!
Sample Ballots are available. If you would like to read up on your election choices we also have a couple of booklets left too. Check the Narthex chair for a copy of your own.
Tutoring Help Available: Some students have been struggling in school. If you know someone who needs one-on-one tutoring help, please call me, 575-708-0860. Russell Kingston is available to help students for a small hourly fee, on a sliding scale.
State Information on COVID-Related Assistance: If you're experiencing any kind of difficulty, there may be help from the State in a variety of areas, from paying your taxes to finding help for child care. Here is the link: https://www.newmexico.gov/i-need-assistance/
This Week:
Today, Wednesday and Friday - 10:00 AM Exercise, Eat and Pray
Tomorrow at noon: Yoga!
Friday 12-1:30PM: "Office Hours" at Del's. Anyone is welcome to join me for lunch.
Sunday: Worship at 11:00AM
Coming Up:
Wednesday, October 28th: Dutch Treat Dames gather for lunch. Which restaurant do you want to visit this time? Cast your vote with me.
May the Lord bless you and keep you this day. Much love and many ACTUAL hugs,
Rev. Amy
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