Weekly Witness for Facebook and Friends

January 9, 2025

For this Sunday, Jan 12

Livestream worship and bulletin.

If you are having problems accessing the worship livestream (not the recording), please let the church office know.

Preaching: Rev. Frank Yates, Interim Pastor

Liturgist: Lisa Wengerd Psalm: Bill Cox

Sanctuary Flowers This Sunday...

...have been brought by Hazel Lathrop, "with thanks to all those who serve this church".

Mission Corner

There will be a Dignity Mission workshop, 'Updates From the Border', at All Saints Lutheran, 4800 All Saints Rd., ABQ, this Saturday, Jan 11, at 1pm. All Saints is south of Paseo and west of Coors , and accessible from Eagle Ranch. Attendance options are in-person or by Zoom. The sponsors are the Dignity Mission and All Saints. Please RSVP to 505.898.3932 or by email.

Flyer.

And...Thank You for Your Generous Christmas Donations to SHW Kids Closet (see below)

Compilation of Rev. Yates' Sermons, December 2024

Jan 5 2025 - Lead, Kindly Light

Book Club's Selection for January

The book club will meet Jan 28 at 2 pm to discuss The Wager by David Grann. Questions? Reach out to the church office, 505.892.6664.

You Can Hear Pastor Frank More Than Just on Sundays...

He's also teaching two classes on William Sloane Coffin at the Oasis in Albuquerque, with Part 1 this coming Friday the 17th at 10 am.

The Spiritual Journey of William Sloane Coffin, Part 1

Friday, Jan 17, 10-11:30, Albuquerque Oasis, 3301 Menaul Blvd NE.

$15

William Sloane Coffin (1924-2006) was a Presbyterian pastor and advocate for civil rights and peace. Born into a wealthy family, he served in World War II with the CIA. He would become the chaplain at Yale University and the pastor at Riverside Church in New York City. His autobiography is entitled Once to Every Man. Frank examines Coffin’s life in this first of two lectures.

The Writings of William Sloane Coffin, Part 2

Friday Mar 21, 10:00-1:30, Albuquerque Oasis

$15

Frank examines some of Coffin’s thoughts contained in such books as Letters to a Young Doubter, A Passion for the Possible, Living the Truth in a World of Illusions, and The Collected Sermons of William Sloane Coffin. Coffin emerges as a passionate advocate for peace and justice in his writings.

Exciting News! A New Yoga Class Began This Week!

Floor yoga is now available after Thursday morning's weekly Gentle Movement class.

Yoga for Balance and Flexibility: 11:30-12:15

Our gentle yoga class focuses on improving balance, increasing flexibility, and relaxing the body and the mind! This is a great class for all skill levels; especially beginners or those who have never tried yoga.

Please bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket, and a water bottle to class. 

**Because of limited space, registration is required.

Cost: $10 per class. 

**Please text Erin by Wednesday evening each week to register. 

(505) 379-4131. Thank you! 

Gentle Movement...Been Going for Two Years! 10-11

The Gentle Movement Class is great for anyone who is interested in improving strength, balance, and flexibility! Stretches and exercises are done while comfortably seated in a chair. Then we progress to balancing and strengthening exercises while standing. If you're unable to stand, the entire class can be done while seated in a chair. Breathwork and mindfulness techniques are incorporated throughout the class to help relax the mind and body. The class wraps up with time in guided meditation. 

Time: 10-11 am 

Cost: $10 per class 

**Please text Erin by Wednesday evening if you plan to attend the class (505) 379-4131. This helps us know how many chairs to set up. Thank you! 

Erin Cato, PA-C, CHC, CYT, Certified Breathwork and Meditation Teacher, NASM-CPT, Heartmath Certified Practitioner, EFT/TFT Tapping Practitioner 

Email: echealthcoaching@gmail.com

Voice/Text: (505) 379-4131

Church Calendar for Jan 11 – Jan 18, 2025

Prayer Concerns

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. ~Victor Hugo 

For those caught in the fierce and uncontrolled wildfires in Los Angeles County.

For all victims of gun violence.

For our country.

For the citizens of Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, and Ukraine.

For all victims of war and unrest.

Prayer list

 Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church

1004 24th Street, SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

505.892.6664

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Office Hours

Monday – Thursday | 9am–3pm