First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM
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First Presbyterian Church |
Second Sunday in Lent - February 28
Sermon: "How Can this Be?"Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:1-5,13-17, John 3:1-17
Special Music: Salt & Light Elementary and Chancel Choirs
Third Sunday in Lent - March 7
Celebrate the Gifts of Women
Holy Communion
Sermon: "Millions of Miracles Now" by Marie Sovereign
Scripture: Matthew 6:24-44
Special Music: Women from Illuminate! and Chancel Choirs
Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 14
Sermon: "Seeing . . . Not Seeing"
Scriptures: Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41
Special Music: Salt & Light Elementary and Chancel Choirs
Fifth Sunday in Lent - March 21
Sermon: "The Way, The Life"
Scriptures: Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45
Special Music: A Men’s Chorus from Chancel Choir
Palm Sunday - March 28
Sermon: "Welcoming the Messiah"
Scriptures: Zechariah 9:9-10, Matthew 21:1-11
Special Music: A Cantata by Chancel Choir
"Mass in F: Blessed is He Who Comes"
by Franz Schubert
Processional with three choirs and palm branches
Presbyterian
Women
Women’s Spiritual Retreat
"Knowing God through Sacred Stories:
His and Yours"
March 20-21
at Camp Chimney Spring
Cost: $30.00
Registration is due in the church office
by March 8.
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Mini-Workshop:
Miniature Landscape Painting
taught by Rayma Claessen
Saturday, March 6
1-3 P.M.
in our Art Gallery in Branigan Hall.
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
by Maya Angelou
will be presented by Lynda Garcia
on Tuesday, March 23, at 10:00 A.M.
in the church parlor.
*Coordinating Team will meet on Tuesday, March 16 at 9:30 A.M. in the library.
Confirmation Course
for
Youth in Grades 6-12
taught by John Poling
March 7 & 14
4:00-6:00 PM
Service of Confirmation on Easter, April 4
Reception of New Members
People interested in joining with this congregation are invited to meet with the Session following worship on Sunday, March 21 in the library. Public reception will be on Easter.
The BRIDGE
Presbyterian & Disciples Campus
Ministry at NMSU
2511 Chaparral Street
522-6404
David Sallee, Campus Minister
Wednesdays
Fellowship at the BRIDGE
8:00 PM
Bible study at the BRIDGE
9:00 PM
Church Women United
hosts
World Day of Prayer
March 5 at 10:00 A.M.
Mesilla Valley Christian Church
Fellowship Groups
Vine & Branches
This fellowship group of parents and young couples meets monthly for a variety of activities. Join this group for their Annual Irish Potluck at Jerry and Susan Grandles’ home (528 North Park Dr.) Watch the Sunday bulletin for details.
In-Betweeners
March gathering: This fellowship group will attend the Seder Meal together on March 30 at 6:00 P.M.
April gathering: Everyone is invited to join this group on Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 P.M. for a Barbershop Concert in El Paso. Special guests performing will be the Border Chorders and the Gas House Gang. Cost: $6.00/person. We’ll meet at the home of John and Maureen Patton in El Paso then have dinner at Klein’s Edelweiss. Call Jacque Parks (526-8180) by March 13 to make a reservation.
Desert Cruisers
This group of retired people (singles and couples) will meet on March 22 at 12:00 P.M. in Watkins Hall for a potluck lunch and program. Herbert F. Greathouse, a retired FBI agent, will be presenting the program. Plan to join this event.
Easter Lilies
It’s time to order Easter lilies for the Sanctuary! Order through the church office by Palm Sunday. The price this year is $5.50.
Adult Education
Sunday School at 9:00 A.M.
Lenten Study:
YESHUA will continue through March.Teacher: John Poling (Jones #110)
"A Study of Revelation" begins Feb. 14
Teacher: Dick Dale (Reeves Parlor)
Thursday mornings at 10:00 A.M.
"The Gospel of John"
Teacher: Ozzie Lutz
(Melgaards’ home, 1612 Imperial Ridge)
Thursday afternoons
3:30-5:00 P.M. in Jones Hall
"Kerygma: The Bible in Depth"
Teacher: Al Kissling (Jones #115)
Loving Relationships for a Lifetime
Guest Speaker: Dr. John Trent
March 12 at 6:30-9:30 P.M.
March 13 at 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
hosted by Calvary Baptist Church
1800 S. Locust
Cost: $30.00/person
For reservations, call 522-7900.
This seminar is an opportunity for you to chart a course to help move you towards God’s best plan for your life. Dr. Trent is a frequent guest speaker on Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and at Promise Keepers.
Congregational News
* Tyler Andrew Zongker was born on February 2 to Debbie and Brian Zongker. Bruce and Peggy White are the proud new grandparents and Tammy Prahl is the proud aunt!
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"The husband and children of Lesley Poling-Kempes (John Poling’s niece) join her parents and family in thanking you, the members of First Presbyterian Church, for your faithful prayers. We know that our Lord honored each of them and today she is well on her way to full recovery in Abiquiu. Our blessings on you all for this loving support." Ann and David Poling, Jim Kempes, Chris and Marianne.
Staff News
* Kathy Tucker and Betsy Holt will be on vacation in Puerto Penasco March 7-12.
* John Poling will be at a Presbytery Committe on Ministry meeting in Ruidoso, March 12-13.
* Jackie Poling will be in Dallas, March 29-30.
You are invited
to a Service of Installation
for The Rev. Timothy Smith
as Pastor of
Northminster Presbyterian Church
on Sunday, March 21
at 3:30 P.M.
January Income and Expenses
Operating Income $ 30,948.88
Operating Expenses 28,830.29
Balance $ 2,118.59
Celebrate the Gifts of Women
Sunday Worship, March 7
Guest Preacher: Marie Sovereign
Communion Celebrants: Sue Spencer
and Patricia Tomlin
Special Music by women from
Illuminate! and Chancel Choirs
This special service of praise and thanksgiving is in celebration and honor of women who contribute their gifts to home, church, and community. The majority of the leadership in this service will be provided by women. Come, rejoice with us!
Christian Seder Meal
The congregation is invited to participate in a celebration of our Jewish heritage at a Christian Seder Meal on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:00 P.M. in Watkins Hall.
Classes offered for Passover
Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 P.M.
or
Sunday, March 28 at 4:00 P.M.
John and Jackie Poling will offer two opportunities for you to learn about the traditional Passover observance and Seder Meal. This will be an informative and fun time which will make your participationin our Seder Meal more meaningful. Parents who plan to attend the Salt & Light Co.’s Seder Meal on March 24 are also encouraged to attend.
Adult Study for Lent
Sundays at 9:00 A.M.
Yeshua
"YESHUA," the Hebrew name for Jesus, offers a fascinating view of Jesus’ life. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, it reveals the ancient customs, history and geography of the area where Jesus’ ministry took place. A deeper look at both Old and New Testament scriptures encourages individual faith exploration during this season. Join the class on Sunday mornings.
Lenten Fellowship Morning
March 14
Pancake Breakfast in Watkins Hall
8:15 - 9:15 AM
Mid-school youth will cook and serve breakfast. Donations will thankfully be accepted to support their summer camp activities.followed by
an Easter play
Presented by the Elementary Children
at 9:15
Everyone is invited! Come, hear the Easter story! There will be no other Sunday School classes that morning (except nursery through 3 years).
Looking for Greeters!
Remember the smiling people who greet you at the door as you come to worship each Sunday? The same people who hand you a bulletin - so helpful for getting through the service? You can be one of those people!!
This important work of greeting our visitors and members must be done each Sunday. The task is simple if shared by many! Please call our new deacon, Ann Miller at 525-1469 to volunteer. Thanks!
Monthly
HYMN-SINGon March 21
At 10:20 on the third Sunday of each month we are having a hymn-sing. Join us for singing favorites chosen by the congregation!The Lantern
Publisher: John C. Poling
Editor: Jackie Poling
Production/Distribution: Tammy Prahl & Betsy Holt
The Lantern is a monthly publication of First Presbyterian Church, Las Cruces, N.M. Articles, photos and comments are welcome, and will be used at the discretion of the publisher and editor.
For further information, call 526-5559.
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