Presbyterian Women

10:30 AM Coffee

WORD is a program organized by Wycliffe Bible Translators to help American women get involved in supporting literacy work among women of the developing world. Come, listen and learn how we can participate together in this holistic ministry to other women.

9:00 AM in the library.

BOOK REVIEW

Thursday, April 5

9:30AM in Reeves Parlor

Leader: Merilyn Hutchison.

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New Circle for PW!

The Evening Circle is meeting at 7:00 pm the 4^th Wednesday the month in Reeves parlor. All Presbyterian women are invited. Call Sue Carter at 522-6898 for more details.

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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

You are invited to join this congregation in ministry. We would love to have you! There will be a called Session meeting to receive new members on Sunday, March 11 following the worship service. Public reception will be on March 18 at worship. Call John Poling

(526-5559) if you have any questions.

Vine and Branches

This fellowship group of parents and couples meets monthly for a variety of activities - sometimes with children, sometimes without. This month, a Saint Patrick's Day Party will be hosted by Jerry and Susan Grandle at 528 North Park Dr, on Saturday, March 17, at 5:30PM. Activities are planned for the whole family! Come and enjoy this potluck with corned beef and a "dress the potato" contest. Contact the Grandles at 524-3309 for more information and to RSVP.

In-Betweeners

On Thursday, March 29, at 7:00PM, Archie and Mary Beckett are hosting an evening of musical entertainment. Their son, Harry Beckett, and his family will be in town! Volunteers are needed to bring chips, dips, finger foods, or small deserts. May events: The Fords will host an evening of fellowship on May 4. The Pattons will host a trip to El Paso for the Barber Shop Quartet Concert on May 19. Watch for more details later or call Jim Parks.

Desert Cruisers

This fellowship group of retired people (singles and couples) enjoys a delicious potluck lunch together each month - and anyone is invited! The meeting on March 26 will be lunch at the Golden Mesa hosted by Chris and Ted Kiselich who will provide a tour and information regarding Golden Mesa. For more information please contact Marcus or Maggie Burr at 523-7917.

Sunday School at 9:00 AM

"Face to Face with Jesus: A Teaching on the Character of Christ"

Teacher: Marsha Topley (Jones #115)

"A Look at the Book of Exodus"

Teacher: Dick Dale (Reeves Parlor)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:

IT'S [NOT JUST] FOR KIDS

Is your mind challenged frequently with new and interesting religious concepts, and with thought-provoking ideas about old ones?

Do you know all there is to know. . .

about the discipline required to live a Christian life?

about finding closeness with God in prayer?

                about praying for others?

      about how the teachings of Jesus are relevant to your own life?

about the Old Testament and its applications to life right now?

about living as God wants you to live as His representative to the world?

NO? REALLY? THEN MAYBE YOU DO NEED ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION!

Church Picture Directory Coming Soon!!!

Plans for a new picture directory (the last one was in 1995!) are being finalized at this time. Family pictures will be scheduled soon for dates right after Easter. Watch for details.

THE BRIDGE

Presbyterian and Disciples

Campus Ministry at NMSU

2511 Chaparral St. 522-6404

David Sallee, Campus Minister

Food, Fun and Faith at the Sallees

4430 Winchester Rd.

Call 522-2168 if you need a ride

Bible Study at the Bridge

Thursdays 7:37 PM

Spring Break

Call the Bridge at 522-6404 for more information on any of these activities.

Coffee Hour Sign-up

Our after-worship coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with other members, and we are now in need of hosts for the new year. We encourage you to sign-up now for a Sunday this spring or summer. Call Ralph Miller (525-1469) or sign the board in the Jones Hall kitchen. Thanks so much!

*Pat VanWart died February 4,2001.

*Leon Fitzhugh died February 18, 2001.

Thank you notes

*Bill and Wanda McNeil would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, cards, and visits. It really was a tremendous support during my surgery. Thanks a lot, Bill.

*Bobby and Margie Rankin wish to thank all our dear friends for your thoughts, prayers, visits, telephone calls, cards and flowers received during Bobby's recovery from his recent illness.

*Bill McMillan will be attending the National American Choral Directors Convention in San Antonio March 14-17, 2001.

Bill is the program chair for the convention and over fifty choirs from all over the world will be performing.

Several volunteers have agreed to learn the techniques needed to put the Lantern together. Assistance is greatly needed from each individual to prepare their announcements as they wish to have them appear in The Lantern. Please have your information prepared and delivered to the church office by the 15th of each month. Your cooperation is tremendously appreciated. Thank you, Ann Miller

The Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a series of work days in the El Pueblitos section of Las Cruces on the following Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon: March 24 and 31, April 7, 22, and 28, and all of the Saturdays in May. Needed are individual crews of 6 people to work on the 4 houses which are under construction at the site on North Second Street, near the Benevidez Community Center. Volunteers should contact the Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity Office at 525-0475 to sign-up. All help will be sincerely appreciated.

The Mission Committee is looking for three or four persons from the congregation to serve on the committee. For various reasons, not all previous members are able to continue to serve. Contact Tommy Matkin chairman, at 521-1013.

January Income and Expenses

Operating Income $35,339.35

Operating Expenses $35,712.35

Balance -$373.00

The Girl Scouts Of America will be celebrating their birthday on Sunday, March 11, 2001.

The monthly meeting will be held on March 11, 3-5 PM in Branigan Hall.

On April 8, a Mother/Daughter Tea will be held in the parlor at 3PM.

A note from the Scout Leader:

GROWING UP TODAY

To grow up today, young people need the support and guidance of adults. They need love, education, and opportunity. One way young girls in our congregation are able to achieve this is through Girl Scouts. Girl Scouting has kept as its foundation a promise to serve God, country, and mankind. Families and religious traditions play the primary role in developing these values. Girl Scout Sunday, March 11, is an ideal time to recognize the community of Girl Scouts. Our church sponsors one troop. Girls in our church represent at least five other troops, We hope you will join us in celebrating Girl Scout Week. Together we can ensure that girls receive the support they need to look forward to a promising future.

Thank you,

Susan Grandle

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