First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM
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All-Church Holiday Fair
October 24
3:00 P.M. in Watkins Hall
Craft Demonstrations
and
A Silent Auction
All men, women and youth are invited to participate in this new event sponsored by Presbyterian Women.
Learn a "new thing" in craft demonstrations from various church members! Bid on beautiful handmade items and delicious food at the Silent Auction!
Nibble scrumptious goodies made by Grace Circle! Support the various mission projects of Presbyterian Women.
Welcoming New Members!
If you are interested in joining with this congregation, you are invited to meet with Session on Sunday, October 24, following worship. We’d be so glad to have you!Public reception will be during worship on October 31. Call Pastor Poling (526-5559) if you have any questions.
The Great Pumpkin Sale
Sunday, October 17
following worship
With pumpkins donated from Tomlin Farms, the Mid-School youth will raise funds for their upcoming winter retreat. Plan to purchase just the right size pumpkin to decorate your home (or perhaps bake a pie!) with this beautiful evidence of God’s creation.
Order forms will be in the October 10 worship bulletin or call the church office (526-5559) to place your order.
An Ark for Today’s World
Long age, the ark was a place of refuge in the storm. The people safe inside got a chance. Blessed with animals to both delight and help them, they started life over.
Today, a storm of hunger and poverty spoils the chance of a good life for many of the world’s people and does great harm to the environment.
Gift Ark $5,000
A Heifer Project Gift Ark launches a boatload of help and hope for hungry people and the earth. Every family who receives a Heifer Project animal begins a journey toward better health and more income. Families work together to pass on the gift of livestock and learning to others in need. The whole community improves as more and more families practice sustainable farming methods that are in harmony with the environment as God intends.
Our Salt and Light Co., with the support of Session and the Mission Committee, is launching an ambitious project -the purchase of a Gift Ark by this congregation.
From October 13 - November 17, children and youth at Salt and Light will be learning about world hunger issues, protection of the environment, and serving others. A vigorous campaign through children’s sermons, Focus on Mission spots, music, and mailings will enlist the participation of the entire congregation in reaching our $5,000 goal! The annual Mission Dinner on November 17 will be a Heifer Project Fair! Watch for more details in the next Lantern and in your mailbox.
Adult Education
Sunday School at 9:00 A.M.
"Whole People of God: A Lectionary Investigation"
Teacher: John Poling
(Jones #115)
"Mideast Perspective on Women: Conversations with Dr. Kenneth Bailey"
Teacher: Marie Sovereign
(Jones #110)
"A Study of Revelation"
Teacher: Dick Dale
(Reeves Parlor)
"The Big Picture" a class for young adults
Teacher: David Sallee
(Reeves #317)
Sunday, October 3 4:30-6:00 P.M.
"New Member Class"
Teacher: John Poling
(Pastor’s study)
Thursday afternoons at 4:00 P.M.
"Kerygma: The Bible in Depth"
Teacher: Al Kissling
(Jones #110)
1st Annual Open Work Retreat
at Camp Chimney Spring
October 8-10
Men, women, youth and children are needed! Call Ray Carter (522-6989) for details.
October Events are open to all women who attend our congregation.
Sierra Blanca Presbytery Gathering
in Carlsbad
October 9
Join the van-full of women for a fun and informative day together! Just call Sue Carter if you want to come along.
Assemble Care-Packages
for our college students
Tuesday, October 19
Meet briefly with the Coordinating Team in the Library at 9:30 AM, then help with this semi-annual activity for our students.
Planning and Training Event for the Synod of the Southwest
Presbyterian Women
October 18-20
We’ll host this event by providing space, meals, and other support systems. Call Sue Carter or Jacque Parks to offer your help!
All-Church Holiday Fair
Sunday, October 24
See information on page 3 of this Lantern.
Fellowship Groups
Vine and Branches
This fellowship group of parents and young couples meets monthly for a variety of activities - sometimes with children, sometimes without. Watch the Sunday bulletins for this months event.
In-Betweeners
This fellowship group of "empty nesters" (singles and couples) meets each month for different activities. They also meet for lunch after worship on the third Sunday of each month. On October 29 at 6:30 PM they will meet at Robert and Janet McPherson’s home (7000 Rio Bravo Dr.) for a hayride and potluck. Call Janet McPherson at 524-3831 for more information.
Desert Cruisers
This group of retired people (singles and couples) will meet at 12:00 PM on October 25 for a potluck and program. The program will be "The Culture of Orchids" by Dr. Thomas Todsen. Everyone is welcome to join this group for a time of fellowship, potluck lunch and program. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. For more information call Marcus Burr at 523-7917.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 7
Mark your calendars for a fellowship lunch after worship followed by the meeting.
"The Big Picture"
Class for Young Adults
Sundays at 9:00 A.M.
Teacher: David Sallee
The BRIDGE
Presbyterian & Disciples Campus
Ministry at NMSU
2511 Chaparral Street
522-6404
David Sallee, Campus Minister
Wednesdays
Bible Study at the BRIDGE
8:00 PM
A Request from the Nominating Committee
This committee is beginning its work to fill expired terms and vacant positions on the Session and Board of Deacons. They are interested in suggestions from the congregation. Contact one of the committee members:
Dorris Hamilton, Elder (Chair.)
Charlie Yaryan, Elder
Elisa Poling, Deacon
Lyn Ames
Jacque Parks
Sue Carter
Kathy Tucker
Disciples’ Avenue
Did you see the marvelous article in the Las Cruces Sun - News recently about our Workshop/Rotation Model used in the Christian Education of our children? Plans are beginning to provide a computer lab site for Bible study by our children and youth. Thanks to Alex Burr, elder on the Mission Committee, for writing this article for the newspaper. It’s good evangelism!
Presbytery of Sierra Blanca
Festival 1999
Belonging to God
with
Eyes Wide Open
Saturday, November 6
8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church
Ruidoso, NM
$10 registration fee
Keynote Speaker:
The Rev. Dr. Laura Lewis
Worship Leader:
The Rev. John Poling
Workshop leaders include Margie Rankin and Al Kissling from our congregation. Nicole Rawson and Christy Black are planning a one-day VBS, "Ark Animals at the Circus", for the children. (Childcare is free.) Registration forms are on the bulletin board in Jones Hall.
Congregational News
* Jim and Evelyn Horst will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on October 29. Their children invite you to a reception for them following worship on October 31.
* Robert and Barbara Aikin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 4.
Address Updates:
* Tommy and Dutch Matkin
5115 Silver King Rd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011 521-1013
* Rick, Nova, Eve, Jake and Tess Rutledge
504 Kathleen Lane
Leander, TX 78641
* Caroline Darr
3045 Buena Vida Circle #E-217
Las, Cruces, NM 88011 522-8276
Births:
* George Andrew Najdek was born on August 16 to George and Heidi (Green) Najdek. John and Maureen Patton are the proud new grandparents.
Staff News
* John and Jackie Poling will be in Dallas on October 8-12.
August Income and Expenses:
Operating Income $ 30,102.65
Operating Expenses 36,972.44
Balance $ -6,869.79
Year-to-date through July:
Operating Income $218,959.89
Operating Expenses 241,232.28
Balance $ -22,272.39
October Birthdays
10/02 Lisa Boberg
10/02 Linda Fredrickson
10/03 Lyn Boberg
10/03 Charles Stone
10/06 Margaret Swaim
10/07 Greg Cummings
10/07 Claude Welles
10/09 Katie Grandle
10/11 Sue Liefeld
10/11 Allan Savage
10/12 Ashley McDowell
10/15 Bob Taylor
10/16 Erin Watson
10/17 Lauren Mattiace
10/17 Mitzi Keffer
10/18 Aaron Gemoets
10/19 Bobbi Cash
10/20 Helen McQuiston
10/21 Thomas Todsen
10/22 Roma Hepburn
10/24 Justin Newby
10/27 Paul Poling
10/28 Amy Poling
10/30 Jennie Garland
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