Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
I hope that your weekend was beautiful. Fall temps, sunny days and cool nights are my kind of weather!
Fun Photo: Our friend, Patti Dobson, from Westminster Presbyterian of Clovis, sent me the above photo today:
From Route 66 Postcards: "This is an early postcard of the "Main Street, Tucumcari, New Mexico" postmarked in 1909. I wonder if any of the brick buildings are still standing. Based on later postcards we have the city was built up a lot by the 1940s, probably due in part to Route 66 being established in 1926.
Historically, Tucumcari got its start in 1901 as a tent city known first as “Ragtown” and later as “Six Shooter Siding” along the Chicago, Rock Island & Union Pacific Railroad. When the railroad turned the camp into a division point in 1908, the settlement was renamed Tucumcari after the nearby mountain. By 1910, Tucumcari was a major railroad center – complete with a roundhouse, depot, and water tower, and more than 60 thriving businesses. Some of the first businesses to open in 1902 were the Barnes and Rankin furniture store, the A. B. Simpson hardware, A. A. Blankenship’s livery barn, a hotel, and of course the Monarch Saloon. A boarding house operated by Mr. and Mrs. Turner was located at First and Turner. Other businesses were the Pioneer Bakery, Arcade Restaurant, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel with rooms for $2 a day, the Owl Saloon, Weldon and Young Real Estate and Investments, Jackson and Foxworth Lumber Company, and the Exchange Bank. Then there was the Gross Kelly Company of Las Vegas, offering general merchandise, and. B. Goldenberg’s Mercantile Company. Max Goldenberg’s home was the first permanent home built in Tucumcari and contained the post office."
Friends, thank you for coming to a lovely church service yesterday. We sang one or two hymns that were a new challenge to us, "Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life" and enjoyed a special song and piano from Emily Priddy ("I Don't Know How to Love Him," from Jesus Christ Superstar). Click the links to hear the music!
Announcements from Yesterday's Session Meeting:
Except for worship services, all other church gatherings are still under state restrictions to be no more than 10. And, the Session ruled that we will continue to have our smaller gatherings but continue to limit our gatherings to just those who regularly attend our church. This complicates our ability to open up for things like a Halloween Party this year, or trying to have a Rummage Sale with fewer than 10 people at a time. I would like to also point out that our Session meetings have been filled with spirited debate and carefully-weighed out consideration. We have worked hard this year to strike a balance between keeping safe and remaining open to the public.
Therefore:
Halloween Party will not take place this year (sorry especially to Kenna!) Maybe we could find some alternative.
Voted Down: A crowd-limited Rummage Sale, proposed by several women of the church. Session asks that PW have a meeting first.
Tabled till November: Return of the Quay-Z Quilters to Fellowship Hall.
Thank you to all of our Elders for working through this unusual year. Thanks to all of you for your patience and trust in your the leadership.
Green Chile Gals are going to resume meeting in Fellowship Hall. Because we decided this last-minute, several of us have decided to start off with a bang a week from today. Mark your calendars, Ladies for dinner together at 6PM on Monday, October 12th.
Prayers:
Tom Anderson - home on hospice and home care. Please also pray for Jean. He should have some family visiting this week.
Pat Sieglen - recovering from surgery
Travelers
Our Community. Linda Sims-Randals mentioned that our community has suffered the loss of a number of people lately.
Those who are struggling with depression, isolation or anxiety during these times.
Those seeking work and those unable to work
Brianna - Schusters' granddaughter who is almost better from COVID.
Dora Maes' daughter Christie, who has had a lot of serious health problems.
TJ Blea, doing well
Glenda Coles - neck pain, hoping to get surgery soon
Susie Martinez- trying to find a car, and possibly a new place to live
Healthcare workers and First Responders
Your Elders and Deacons
Jerry Partin - looking for a place to live, recently returned to Tucumcari
This Week:
Today, Wednesday and Friday: Exercise, Eat and Pray
Tomorrow at noon: Yoga in Fellowship Hall
Sunday - Session is to meet with members of the Commission on Ministry for Triennial Visit
Now, go out there and celebrate the grace of Christ in you so everyone sees God at work through you.
Many hugs,
Rev. Amy
I hope that your weekend was beautiful. Fall temps, sunny days and cool nights are my kind of weather!
Fun Photo: Our friend, Patti Dobson, from Westminster Presbyterian of Clovis, sent me the above photo today:
From Route 66 Postcards: "This is an early postcard of the "Main Street, Tucumcari, New Mexico" postmarked in 1909. I wonder if any of the brick buildings are still standing. Based on later postcards we have the city was built up a lot by the 1940s, probably due in part to Route 66 being established in 1926.
Historically, Tucumcari got its start in 1901 as a tent city known first as “Ragtown” and later as “Six Shooter Siding” along the Chicago, Rock Island & Union Pacific Railroad. When the railroad turned the camp into a division point in 1908, the settlement was renamed Tucumcari after the nearby mountain. By 1910, Tucumcari was a major railroad center – complete with a roundhouse, depot, and water tower, and more than 60 thriving businesses. Some of the first businesses to open in 1902 were the Barnes and Rankin furniture store, the A. B. Simpson hardware, A. A. Blankenship’s livery barn, a hotel, and of course the Monarch Saloon. A boarding house operated by Mr. and Mrs. Turner was located at First and Turner. Other businesses were the Pioneer Bakery, Arcade Restaurant, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel with rooms for $2 a day, the Owl Saloon, Weldon and Young Real Estate and Investments, Jackson and Foxworth Lumber Company, and the Exchange Bank. Then there was the Gross Kelly Company of Las Vegas, offering general merchandise, and. B. Goldenberg’s Mercantile Company. Max Goldenberg’s home was the first permanent home built in Tucumcari and contained the post office."
Friends, thank you for coming to a lovely church service yesterday. We sang one or two hymns that were a new challenge to us, "Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life" and enjoyed a special song and piano from Emily Priddy ("I Don't Know How to Love Him," from Jesus Christ Superstar). Click the links to hear the music!
Announcements from Yesterday's Session Meeting:
Except for worship services, all other church gatherings are still under state restrictions to be no more than 10. And, the Session ruled that we will continue to have our smaller gatherings but continue to limit our gatherings to just those who regularly attend our church. This complicates our ability to open up for things like a Halloween Party this year, or trying to have a Rummage Sale with fewer than 10 people at a time. I would like to also point out that our Session meetings have been filled with spirited debate and carefully-weighed out consideration. We have worked hard this year to strike a balance between keeping safe and remaining open to the public.
Therefore:
Halloween Party will not take place this year (sorry especially to Kenna!) Maybe we could find some alternative.
Voted Down: A crowd-limited Rummage Sale, proposed by several women of the church. Session asks that PW have a meeting first.
Tabled till November: Return of the Quay-Z Quilters to Fellowship Hall.
Thank you to all of our Elders for working through this unusual year. Thanks to all of you for your patience and trust in your the leadership.
Green Chile Gals are going to resume meeting in Fellowship Hall. Because we decided this last-minute, several of us have decided to start off with a bang a week from today. Mark your calendars, Ladies for dinner together at 6PM on Monday, October 12th.
Prayers:
Tom Anderson - home on hospice and home care. Please also pray for Jean. He should have some family visiting this week.
Pat Sieglen - recovering from surgery
Travelers
Our Community. Linda Sims-Randals mentioned that our community has suffered the loss of a number of people lately.
Those who are struggling with depression, isolation or anxiety during these times.
Those seeking work and those unable to work
Brianna - Schusters' granddaughter who is almost better from COVID.
Dora Maes' daughter Christie, who has had a lot of serious health problems.
TJ Blea, doing well
Glenda Coles - neck pain, hoping to get surgery soon
Susie Martinez- trying to find a car, and possibly a new place to live
Healthcare workers and First Responders
Your Elders and Deacons
Jerry Partin - looking for a place to live, recently returned to Tucumcari
This Week:
Today, Wednesday and Friday: Exercise, Eat and Pray
Tomorrow at noon: Yoga in Fellowship Hall
Sunday - Session is to meet with members of the Commission on Ministry for Triennial Visit
Now, go out there and celebrate the grace of Christ in you so everyone sees God at work through you.
Many hugs,
Rev. Amy
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