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1 Summer 2019 First Presbyterian Kicks Off “We’re Neighbors” Community Ministry It started with a pin map that organized First Presbyterian’s membership into eight distinctive areas to help identify church neighbors, and it has now morphed into something bigger—a community ministry designed to bring neighbors together and to make strangers into friends. “Some months ago as Mary Black finished the pin map, Mary, Betty Kersting and I began to talk about how useful this could be as a first step in building stronger church communities and perhaps a transition to Second Family,” said Sharon Kirby, who is coordinating the effort. “We then decided to expand and go bigger, completely separate from Second Family. I shared my previous experience as Deacon leader of a community ministry, and offered to present the concept to the Deacons hoping it would become a ministry of the Diaconate. I did so at our last meeting and wow, what a wonderful board. We are on our way, or at least in a first steps stage,” she said. The mission of “We’re Neighbors” community ministry is to build relationships, be it through rides to church, monthly get-togethers, help with errands or a meal, and it will become a presence for our seniors who wonder who they would call if they needed help or reassurance. “It could include potlucks, bible studies, gatherings to meet the pastor, or perhaps a mission project,” said Sharon. “We are also very intentional about this being an outreach to new members, giving them an opportunity to get to know their new church neighbors and perhaps find their way into a ministry or their niche at FPC.” la Epístola SUMMER 2019 :: VOL50, NO2 Mary Black’s pin map that located First Presbyterian Church’s families became the foundation for FPC’s “We’re Neighbors” community ministry.

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First Presbyterian Kicks Off “We’re Neighbors” Community MinistryIt started with a pin map that organized First Presbyterian’s membership into eight distinctive areas to help identify church neighbors, and it has now morphed into something bigger—a community ministry designed to bring neighbors together and to make strangers into friends.

“Some months ago as Mary Black finished the pin map, Mary, Betty Kersting and I began to talk about how useful this could be as a first step in building stronger church communities and perhaps a transition to Second Family,” said Sharon Kirby, who is coordinating the effort.

“We then decided to expand and go bigger, completely separate from Second Family. I shared my previous experience as Deacon leader of a community ministry, and offered to present the concept to the Deacons hoping it would become a ministry of the Diaconate. I did so at our last meeting and wow, what a wonderful board. We are on our way, or at least in a first steps stage,” she said.

The mission of “We’re Neighbors” community ministry is to build relationships, be it through rides to church, monthly get-togethers, help with errands or a meal, and it will become a presence for our seniors who wonder who they would call if they needed help or reassurance.

“It could include potlucks, bible studies, gatherings to meet the pastor, or perhaps a mission project,” said Sharon. “We are also very intentional about this being an outreach to new members, giving them an opportunity to get to know their new church neighbors and perhaps find their way into a ministry or their niche at FPC.”

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Mary Black’s pin map that located First Presbyterian Church’s families became the foundation for FPC’s “We’re Neighbors” community ministry.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHBehold. Be still. Become.of Santa Fe

Neighbors Continued from front

According to Pastor Harry, “House churches are becoming popular again and could be the way forward as we see so many churches closing. A friend of mine, Charles LaFond, who works for and with John Phillip Newell, has started a house church Celtic-style in Albuquerque, and is writing a book about the experience. He’s sharing the concept and what he has learned at the Men’s Breakfast on May 11, 8-9am in Pope Hall.”

Deacons have taken on bringing the ministry to life. FPC’s membership falls within nine districts. A deacon, or past deacon, has assumed coordination responsibility for each area as follows:

El Dorado South: Anne Maglisceau

Northeast: Laurie Wisdom

Southeast: Jim Babcock and Mary Black

Medical: M’Lea Walsh

Rodeo Rd: Lisa Barrera and Rebecca Heindel

La Tierra/Las Companas/Aldea: Keith and Sharon Kirby

City: Karin Lerew

Airport Rd.: TBD

North of Santa Fe: Carolyn Stupin

They will soon reach out to church members in their respective areas to organize their neighborhood members and to solicit views on how to bond the community.

“It’s so encouraging that the ‘We’re Neighbors’ concept has the full support of the Deacons. Can’t wait to see where this goes,” said Sharon.

PastorRev. Dr. Harry Eberts III SessionAlan HookBill EklundDennis SandersonDrew Hill (Youth Elder)Gale WrightGayle LomaxJanis GonzalesJim MartinJudi HainesRichard LindahlSharon EklundSteve KinnettTom Tindall

Clerk of SessionJudi Haines

DeaconsJim BabcockAlan BacaArlena JacksonKeith KirbySharon KirbyKarin LerewSadie Hill (Youth Deacon)Carol StupinDjohariah ToorM’Lea WalshLisa BarreraJenny WardenLaurie WisdomAndy Wulf

Leadership

@fpcsantafe@fpcsantafe@FirstPresbyterianChurchofSantaFe

Find us online!

It is with regret that I inform the congregation that our friend and colleague, Rebecca Heindel, has resigned as office manager for hospitality. Please join me in thanking Rebecca for her loving service to the congregation and wishing her continued blessings in the future.

− Pastor Harry Eberts

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After all the Easter chocolate has been eaten and the bunny decorations have been put away I worry that we might think that God is through with this resurrection, new life idea. While our culture has moved on God is just getting going. God has a lot in store for us in these fifty days of the Easter season leading to the rebirth of the Church on Pentecost Sunday, June 9th.

Story after post- Resurrection story, the early church wrestled with the meaning of Jesus’ death and the profound sense that his spirit was still with them. Despite his death Jesus was still leading, guiding, and inspiring them. How do we deal with fear and anxiety? Jesus breaks through the locked door his disciples were hiding behind Easter evening and brings them a word of peace. How do we forgive the person, and ourselves, for fleeing when the going gets tough? How do we believe in the power of God’s Spirit when we don’t see it with our own eyes?

These are the questions of the early church. These are the responses of Easter—peace, forgiveness, inspiration, action. There is power in the Christian faith, if we were only to recognize and acknowledge it. Our job then, it seems to me, is to uncover, discover, and recover the deep wells of God as we face our ever-challenging world, knowing that the resources have been there all along.

One often talked about but seldom-used resource is Sabbath. It was the only tool the Israelites had to challenge Pharaoh. Nothing else worked. Uncovering its real power and meaning is the subject of a sabbatical I hope to take next year. After seven years serving a congregation the presbytery allows and encourages a pastor to take a sabbatical. This would be my first and only sabbatical and I am proposing it happen March through May of 2020. After getting approval from presbytery, the personnel committee and session I applied, with the help of several church members, to the Lily Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program for a grant to cover sabbatical expenses for both me and the congregation. My proposal is based on the Biblical understanding of Sabbath and the ways it guided the faith through the generations and helped sustain the Israelites and then the early church. It’s all about living out those Sabbath principles here and in the places I will be during that time. I’m excited about it for both me and the church. It’s not guaranteed that I will get it—I will hear back in late August—and you will be the first to know.

So in this Easter season may you, too, explore what Easter means and uncover the resources of God.

Many blessings – Harry

Dear Theophilus,Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III

Is this all you’ve got?

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Lelah and Gayle Lomax, along with several others, helped celebrate Lelah’s retirement and years of service

Contributor, Anne Maglisceau

Lelah, We Wish You All the Best

Lelah Larson, FPC’s long-time Sunday administrator, caretaker and go-to person has retired. We all wish her the best.

Lelah, thank you for your guidance, immeasurable help and all the contributions you made to helping ensure a smooth Sunday worship.

First Presbyterian of Santa Fe is pleased to provide special services for life events. They are always very special and help form our feelings of the church as family.

I have been helping with our weddings for nearly 20 years now and love the history that I have witnessed. We don’t have many weddings in a year but over this span we have had a lovely mix of: church members and visitors, young adults and senior citizens, locals and out of state, guest lists large and small.

It is so meaningful to remember Melissa and Peter Mitchell’s ceremony, and now see them raising their family here with Melissa having served on Session and helping our congregational life in many ways.

It was so nice recently to have Lisa and Paul Vernon’s daughter married in a lovely wedding where they created the bulletins and arranged flowers themselves. This happiness after Lisa’s serious heart surgery and care to her mother.

John and Debbie Vanderhagen’s daughter was married in the sanctuary and had the reception on our rooftop.

New members J. J. Justice (Jennifer) and Martin Carstarphen celebrated their marriage between services Christmas Eve.

Those who have come from out of town have all been lovely to work with and we are always pleased to show them our Santa Fe hospitality.

Baptisms usually take place in our regular Sunday service and are always a treat for the congregation to witness. Placing our fount in the center of the sanctuary has been a wonderful way to highlight the importance of baptism and include us all in a more intimate setting.

Memorials are always meaningful services to celebrate the lives of our dear members who pass on. The Deacons supply greeters, ushers and a reception. Pope Hall makes a warm setting to meet the family and friends and share memories.

Baptisms, weddings and memorials

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Special Summer Offerings

Music for Mid-day will be offered again this summer from 11:45am-12:15 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the sanctuary beginning on Tuesday, May 28 and finishing on Thursday, August 29. Come for a time of refreshment and invite visitors to see the church during this time of music.

Summer Sectionals from June 4-July 25

Sopranos and Altos, Tuesdays 4pm-5

Tenors and Basses, Thursdays 4pm-5

Take advantage of this opportunity to get a head start on learning the exciting repertory for next season.

Chancel Choir News

Chancel Bells are preparing for TGIF May 17 at 5:30pm. They will also play in church on May 19 for the 11:00am service. Their concert will include the World Premier of three pieces by David W. Beatty, a piece by Linda Rice Beck and our grand finale with organ played by Joy Ice, trumpet played by Jim Toevs and Chancel Bells. Don’t miss these opportunities to hear this fine ensemble.

The Choir’s final concert of the year is Haydn’s Teresa Mass that will be the TGIF May 31.

The Teresa Mass was named after Maria Theresa of the Two Sicilies−Naples and Sicily, the last Holy Roman Empress and the first Empress of Austria upon her marriage to Francis II.

The empress, an accomplished singer, was the soprano soloist at private performances of Haydn’s Creation and the Seasons. This title of “Teresa” does not appear on the autograph score, which is labeled with simply the Latin word “Missa.”

Soloists for the Mass include Nancy Maret, Barbara Roush, Nina Brown, Doug Escue, Travis Bregier and Tim Willson with David Solem, organ. Don’t miss the magnificent singing of our choir.

TGIF will present Nathan Laube, organ, in an extended TGIF concert at 5:30pm on March 27, 2020, and masterclass on March 28, 2020.

In addition to serving as assistant professor of organ on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music, and his new position as international consultant in organ studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, UK, Nathan Laube’s extensive recital career includes major venues spanning four continents, with appearances at the Vienna Konzerthaus, Berlin Cathedral, the Dortmund Konzerthaus, St. Bavo Church, Haarlem, the Cankarjev Dom, Ljubljana, and the Sejong Center, Seoul.

Music for the SoulHighlight performances in the USA include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles; Verizon Hall, Philadelphia; Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco; The Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas TX; Overture Hall, Madison, WI; the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, TN; Washington National Cathedral; Kauffman Center’s Helzberg Hall in Kansas City, MO; and Spivey Hall in Morrow, GA.

His recent appearances have included the first inaugural recital of the restored Harrison & Harrison organ of King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, as well as performances at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

In May of 2018 he will play the Hindemith Kammermusik VII with the Karajan Academy of the Berliner Philharmoniker (formerly Orchestra Academy).

Nathan also frequently presents concert tours in the United Kingdom, where highlight venues have included York Minster, Canterbury Cathedral, Exeter Cathedral, Ely Cathedral, Hereford Cathedral and Truro Cathedral; and in 2019 he will perform the complete Bach Clavierubung III at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

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TGIF 10th Anniversary Season, July 27, 2018—July 26, 2019

Join in the celebration of by attending these upcoming concerts.

May3 Santa Fe Community College Chorale, Fred

Graham, director10 Greg Dufford, clarinet, and Peggy Lyon, piano —

Concerto by Erich Korngold17 Chancel Bell Choir of First Presbyterian24 Linda Mack and Scott Hagler — Vivace Piano Duo31 Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian — Theresa

Mass by Franz Joseph Haydn

June7 Larry Wexler, piano–Schubert, Sonata in Bb14 Jared Aragón, organ, and Barbara Freischlad,

percussion21 eSSO — Haydn: Kathy MacIntosh, harpsichord, &

Stephen Redfield, violin; Haydn Symphony No. 1628 Joseph Zamora, piano–Ravel, Tchaikovsky,

Beethoven, Liebermann and Chopin

July5 Jakob Kaare-Rasmussen, piano12 Elizabeth Young, violin and John Tiranno, tenor–

Beethoven, Donizetti, Rossini and Puccini19 Sam Jacobs, piano– Beethoven, Liszt and

Scriabin26 Larry Palmer, organ29 August 1 Summer Organ Academy with Kimberly

Marshall

Summer Gospel Choir July 1-26

Be part of a new choir at First Presbyterian that will rehearse one time a week for an hour and sing at the 8:30am service in July. Repertory will include American Gospel, African-American Gospel and Hispanic Gospel. All ages − all voices, guitars and rhythm instruments, etc., are welcomed. Email Linda [email protected] if you are interested in participating in this fun ministry and help determine time of the rehearsal.

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Morning Prayer Wednesday 7-7:30am – Morning Prayer in McFarland Chapel: contemplative, prayers, Book of Common Prayer

Celtic EvenSong Wednesday 5:30-6pm in the Sanctuary: Celtic songs & liturgy, communion, weekly themes: 1st—justice & peace, 2nd—healing, 3rd—creation care, 4th—welcome; 5th—commitment

Religion & Science 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00-9:00pm — Pope Hall C

Fireside Chat Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm with the Mystics — Rendon Room

Women’s Bible Study 2nd Wednesday, 10:00pm — Rendon Room

Bible Study Fridays, 11:30am-12:30pm — Rendon Room

Journaling as a Spiritual Practice Last Friday, 11:30am — Pope Hall

Men’s Breakfast 2nd Saturday, 8:00-9:00am — Pope Hall

Spanish Bible Study Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am — Volunteer Room (third floor)

Circle of Friends 2nd Saturday, 10:00am — Members’ homes

Weekly Acts

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Behold a transforming God – Be still and take time – Become followers of Jesus

Palm Sunday Procession to the Plaza for Worship with the Cathedral Basilica and Holy Faith, and Easter Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary Filled Everyone’s Heart with the Love of Jesus.

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Spiritual Pathways –Acts IISummer Semester 2019 – May 5-26

Spiritual Formation

May 5 The Practice of Solitude: Making Friends with Yourself

May 12 The Practice of Letting Go: Releasing Attachments, Past and Future

May 19 The Practice of Community: Discovering Support, Encouragement, and Interdependence

May 26 Memorial Day – No Acts II class

May 26 Pastor Harry’s Bible Study of Sunday’s Gospel lectionary scripture: John 5:1-9

June 2 Rabbi Nahum Ward Lev’s presentation on his new book, The Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets, an invitation for readers of all faiths to view current challenges through a prophetic lens and to take prophetic action.

June 9, 16, 23 FPC member Dr. Thomas Shumaker’s three-week series on church history and Greek words in the bible.

Class 1 Reformation Era History – An overview that gives the highlights of the German, Franco-Swiss, and English Reformations. These three produced most, though certainly not all, of the great thinkers, theologians, and denominational movements of that time.

Class 2 Reformed Confessions of Faith− Taken from the Book of Confessions, this class will discuss the major confessions of faith, their history, and theology.

Class 3Greek Words for the Busy Presbyterian−This class will discuss some of the Greek (and maybe even a few Latin!) words that still shape the way Presbyterians live, worship, craft theology, and structure the church. No knowledge of Greek, or any other language, is required at all.

June 30-Sept. 1 Pastor Harry’s Bible Study of each Sunday’s Gospel lectionary scripture

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Mission and Social Justice CommitteeWe thank the congregation for their input as they filled out the surveys in March helping the Mission and Social Justice Committee decide what agencies we will fund locally, regionally and internationally.

The five issues of concern that topped the list of 13 items were the following in order of most votes: Homelessness, hunger, and affordable housing; immigration and border issues; gun violence prevention; climate change and environmental concerns; and education. There is a list on the hall bulletin board by Pope Hall listing local agencies that are requesting volunteers.

Another “muchas gracias” for all who collected toiletries and items for the backpacks that will be sent to Albuquerque for those immigrants, released from detention centers, who are traveling to sponsors or family. The Youth Connection students have been sorting and packing those items.

We are excited to host Rev. Sarah Henken the first week of May. As Colombia strives to heal after decades of civil war, Sarah works with the Peace Commission of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia to develop activities and educational materials. She will be giving both sermons on May 5, and talking with our youth about the Young Adult Volunteer program, which she coordinates in Colombia. A number of our congregation has met Sarah in Colombia.

Are you interested in local or international mission? Come join us! We meet at 4:30pm the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Church.

Contemplative Silence Hour at Westminster on Tuesdays

Join us on Tuesday mornings, 10:30-11:30 for an hour of silence in which you have space to pray, meditate, and explore how silence can fill your life with meaning beyond words. All are welcomed, whatever your religious preference, or non-preference. The silence will provide deep communion with the Holy.

For questions, call Jeannie Bowman, 610-764-4817 or email at [email protected].

Monthly Spiritual Journaling in Pope Hall on Last Fridays 11:30am-1:00

Are you looking for a group who likes to write, whether journaling, personal reflections, poetry, or your memoirs? Come to Pope Hall on the last Friday of each month where we share some of our words, learn something about spiritual journaling, and write for a while. Newcomers welcomed, with or without prior experience!

Mark you calendars for Saturday, March 14, 2020, for a very special Lenten Retreat that you will not want to miss. Details will be unfolding in the next few months. Stay tuned!

Contributor, Judy Crawford, Mission and Social Justice Committee Chair

Art and Jewelry SaleProceeds benefit The Youth Connection and

Mission and Social Justice

May 59 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Room A, Pope Hall

May 105 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Lobby

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Third Sunday Lunch Takes A Break

Welcome New Members

Our trial in May for the renewal of our popular Third Sunday Lunch at Café Sonder on Guadalupe St. near Chico’s was a success. We hope that this can become a regular monthly event and will start up again after 11am Worship on Sunday, September 8.

If you are interested in getting better acquainted with the folks who share the pews on Sunday, and would like to be on a list for any updates, please sign a notice in the lobby, or email [email protected].

Reservations are not necessary; however, if you know you will come it can help the restaurant if we can give them an estimated count. They will seat us together in one area. See you in September.

Other new members include Melinda Joy Pattison, David Phillips, J.J. Justice, and Martin Carstarphen. Their photos will appear at a later date.

Alison, Leonard and Leonardo Sabatino

Victor NoelPinto CorreaDebbie Kim Richard Said

Acts 2:46-47

And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes,

they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people.

And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

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BirthdaysMay1 Jim Hallquist1 Ruby Bixby2 Nancy Peterson3 Donna Krulitz3 Janet Spring3 Richard Rowe3 Nicol Mendiola4 Ayla Wolff7 John Withers7 Bill Carr7 Marty Wilder8 Alice Tinkle8 Nina Brown9 Mary Finney10 Jack Dudzik10 Leah Mitchell11 Teresa Bremer11 Lindy Manley12 Roger Parsons16 Robert Zone16 David Smith17 Bob Davis18 Betty Kersting 18 Neva Williams19 Michael Hodges19 Jeannene Wiseman20 Linda Trujillo20 Ron Ball22 Iris Jaquith22 Sarah Noss23 Tom Kingston24 Janice Mayer25 Juliett Scott-Baker25 Madeleine Wright28 Gordon Wilson28 Henry Sulton30 Trish Flores30 Placido Gonzales

June1 Paul Branstad 1 Reba Allen3 David Ingalls3 Tracy Tague5 David Wiseman5 Gail Wilson5 Jane Hanna5 Steve Fasken6 Debra Siek6 Ralph Fuller6 Jean Ball7 Alvin Larson7 Debbie Vanderhagen10 Karin Lerew10 Steve Kinnett10 Bobby Rugg12 CC Wright12 Dale Smith12 Ralph Scargall14 Jim Brown14 Liesl Gonzales15 Leo Krulitz16 Ken Miller16 Hilde Howden16 Freda Elliott16 Stewart Anderson18 Tom Minton18 Rick Ortiz19 Caroline Haagenstad20 Margaret Dietrich21 Linda Raney24 David Solem26 Charlie Spring26 David Carr28 Bill Range29 Frances Serrano

July 1 John Berghoff1 Lisa Barrera2 Charlotte Whitcomb2 Gay Hill2 Roy Woods4 Grant Wright4 Nicodemus Smith7 Rebecca Heindel8 Thomas Shumaker9 Shellie Follmer11 Sara Hodges11 Helen Doyle12 Sharon Kirby12 Donna Ralph13 Kent Strange13 Sara Hill14 John Miller14 Maurice Trimmer14 Don Wilson15 Juliana Chavez16 Andy Ritch22 Bill Adrian22 John Vanderhagen22 John Whitcomb22 Paul Vernon22 Jennifer Woff22 Howard Webster23 Liz Vandenzen25 Charlie Stringfellow26 Glen Davidson26 Henry Morello27 Bruce Black29 Carolyn Stupin

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Church as Family Church’s Online Directory UpdatedAfter grappling with some technical problems, we have now updated the membership directory on our website. Please check out your entry, and let us know if any changes need to be made. You can find the directory at: https://fpcsantafe.org/resources/people/directory/. If you need the password, contact the church office staff.

Presbyterian Women

MAY—the reawakening of the Earth: Time to plant our Garden of Hope for new and continued growth of God’s Holy Spirit.

Time to celebrate Life and to proclaim HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Presbyterian Women. This is our 97th year of commitment and support through funding mission projects, making differences and improving the lives of women and children around the globe.

We celebrate PW’s history of Mission giving through our PW Birthday Offering. Usually at least three projects are chosen annually. Grant amounts depend on gifts contributed during the year. Please consider promoting this mission today. Thank You.

MAY—also acknowledges all mothers and expectant mothers on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. Prayers and Cheers to ALL mothers!

Our May Bible Study is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, at 10:00AM in the Volunteer Room (Lesson 8). All are Welcome!

JUNE—usually known as “when the school year ends.” Our PW Bible Study at FPC also concludes its final lesson of the 2018-2019 study season on Wednesday June 12, with “God’s Promise—I am with you,” a message applicable through one’s lifetime.

JULY-SEPTEMBER There will be NO PW meetings scheduled for July, August or September. We will resume our monthly Bible Studies October 9 and on the 2nd Wednesday of the month thereafter. Mark your calendars NOW.

HAPPY SUMMER TO ALL!

– Contributor, Helen Sutton

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Second FamilyIt’s Only a Matter of Balance

A hands-on workshop about falling and recovering from falls, sponsored by Second Family, was attended by 18 FPC members. Trainers were provided by Matter of Balance, an evidenced-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who is able

to him be gloryaccording to the power at work within us,

in the church and in

to do far more abundantly

forever and ever.

than all that we ask or think,

Christ Jesus throughout all generations,Amen.

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Busier Than Ever!FPC Teens are not slowing down. Instead, the New Year has found them busier than ever! This great group of young people helped lead worship for Presbytery when they were commissioned as delegates to Triennium, volunteered once again at Pete’s place, and filled back packs with shampoo, lotions, water bottles and other personal necessities for immigration detainees.

The Youth Connection continues to meet every Sunday morning when Bible study and discussion are sometimes mixed with Birthday celebrations.

A Youth Connection “Girl’s Group” meets on Wednesday after school for an hour and a half of “checking in” with each other and with God. This time is a wonderful opportunity for the girls to grow in their faith, as well as to help with Church events such as filling eggs for the pre-school Easter egg hunt.

The Youth ConnectionThe really big news this year is Triennium! Six teens from FPCSF will travel to Purdue in July to join over 4,000 delegates from around the country for five days of worship, prayer and small group discussion. They will be challenged to say to the Lord “Here is my heart.” In the same way this congregation will be challenged to support the youth by shopping an Arts and Crafts sale on May 5, attending a dinner and talent show on June 8, buying tamales and CD’s and, in reality, giving the youth of this church your heart.

Pray for the Youth Connection, and expect great things in the days to come!

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Men’s Breakfast

EarthKeepers

8:00am May 11, 2019Future Church: “The Gathering: a new model for an ancient spirituality.”

Guest speaker, The Reverend Charles LaFond will explore his Albuquerque-based house-church and the subject of his fourth book. This model for community ministry can support spirituality, reduce or eliminate church funding, and can cause the reconsideration of ecclesial authority. It potentially is one answer to the relevancy pressures traditional churches are facing. All are welcome. Contact John Whitcomb 982-3921 or visit https://fpcsantafe.org/education/mens-breakfast/

Spirituality and Hiking Series with EarthKeepers 360A great group hike journeying along the Camino Real and Route 66 to a 13th century petroglyph site and working to protect this incredible landscape. Well done everyone!

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First Presbyterian Church208 Grant Avenue

Santa Fe, NM 87501

Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III, Pastor, ext 11, harry@Rev. Andrew Black, Parish AssociateRev. Dr. Mary Kuhns, Pastoral Care Associate, 502-541-0321, [email protected]

Linda Raney, Director of Music, ext 16, lraney@Jill McCormick, Children & Youth, 505-699-5093 children-youth@Anne Liley, CDC Director ext 20, preschool@

Bill Adrian, Facilities Manager, 505-501-3453, facilities@Judi Haines, Clerk of Session and Membership, ext 15, clerk@

Gale Wright, Treasurer 703.795.1520, treasurer@Maria Romero, Contract Bookkeeper 505-603-1303, businessoffice@Archives, ext 27, archives@

Contact Church Staff and Volunteers

Main number is 505.982.8544 and e-mail addresses are all @fpcsantafe.org, unless otherwise noted. www.fcpsantafe.org