Weekly Witness

June 11, 2026

Sunday, June 14, 2026

3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Congregational Meeting

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8, Psalm 100, Romans 5: 1-8

Sunday: Livestream; Bulletin

Last Week's Sermon: Against All Odds

Interim Pastor: Rev. Frank Yates

Liturgist: Victoria Flick

Psalmist: Linda Hood

Greeters: Birgitta Gustafson, Denise Baker

Ushers: Bill Cox, Craig Kelley, Virginia Kelley, Hazel Lathrop

Flowers: Given by in honor of Mike & Liz Bushma's 46th Anniversary; and Shirley & Don Underwood's 56th Anniversary!

Early Morning Security: Pat Gerlach

June Sanctuary Stewards: Linn Jenkins and Cyndi Pitts

Director of Music: Nancy Leffler

Accompanist: Nathan Secrest

Dear RRPC Family & Friends,

"If the way be clear" is Presbyterian lingo for "if such and such is approved."

So this Sunday, "if the way be clear" by our vote in the Congregational Meeting, we will ordain and install Betty Jarous as a deacon.

We are so grateful for Betty's willingness and eagerness to serve our congregation.

One of the ordination vows we take is that we promise to serve the Lord with

"energy, intelligence, imagination and love". I have often felt that this is one

of the most important vows we take during the ordination service. It means to give our heart and soul and mind to this task, to do it well and lovingly. Maybe during an ordination all of us should take this vow again, that we too will recommit to serving the Lord with everything that we have. 

It is like a wedding ceremony where I sometimes ask those gathered to recommit to their own marriage vows-to love and be faithful to one another "in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live."

So this Sunday as we ordain and install Betty ("if the way be clear"), I invite all of you who have been ordained to recommit to your ordination vow to serve the Lord with "energy, intelligence, imagination and love." 

And may God Bless all of us in the Lord's service!

Frank

It is with a sad heart to announce that Jim McInroy, longtime member of our church, passed away on Tuesday evening surrounded by his family. We give thanks for Jim's life and witness. A memorial service will be planned in the upcoming month and will be announced at a later date.

May God's blessings be upon Jim and his family and friends.

Congregational Meeting

to Elect a New Deacon

THIS Sunday, June 14th

We will have a brief Congregational Meeting at the beginning of our worship service to elect Betty Jarous as our newest deacon. If the way be clear, we will ordain and install her later in the service. Please plan to attend!

Donations and Stuff

From the Worship Committee:

We have noticed that some items have been apparently donated to the church and left in the worship closet behind the cross and in the banner closet in the library. We ask that anyone who has items they would like to give the church to please talk to Ginny about the items first so that she can pass the information to the appropriate committee. We have very little storage space and are not in need of additional items related to worship. Items related to worship (like banners and paraments) must be approved by the worship committee. Thanks for your assistance with this!

Calling All Campers!

Do you like to camp?

We would like to plan a church-wide camping event for this summer. If you are interested, please let Joy Sternberg know. She will create a list and organize a planning party! Contact Joy at:

joycpu1@hotmail.com

505-452-7379 Thank you!!

Women's Fashion Show & Luncheon

THIS Saturday, June 13th

in the Fellowship Hall at our church!

11am - 4pm

Sponsored by the Cato Store

Suggested Donation $15

Come on out for a spectacular event to benefit the Church Stucco Project! A chicken salad lunch will be provided. There will be three drawings for $50 gift cards from Cato's and Les Combes!

Come and cheer on RRPC's own models! This is a great opportunity to invite friends for a fun & relaxed time!!

Please see the sign up sheet in the Narthex.

If you have any questions,

please see Meredith Beaton or Betty Jarous.

Come view an original

German Enigma cipher machine

Saturday, June 27th

3pm - 6pm    

Calling all history buffs and computer nerds! 

During World War II, a major allied effort was breaking the codes created by the Nazi’s Enigma machine.  A team of British and American code breakers worked together on this secret operation at Bletchley Park, near London.  Alan Turing, an English mathematician and cryptologist, played a key role in breaking the Enigma machine.  He developed a computer-like devise that could find the keys needed to decipher messages. Dave Levenson’s father, Arthur Levenson, was on the team that worked with Alan Turing.  He obtained an original German enigma machine, which is now Dave’s. He is pleased to show it, explain how it was used, answer questions, and even let you press the buttons and spin the rotors. 

As a benefit for the stucco project, Dave (assisted by Margaret Crowl), will give a program on Saturday, June 27, 3 to 6 pm. The program will consist of  

1. Afternoon tea with light refreshments 
2. Viewing of the award winning movie, The Imitation Game (2014) starring Benedict Cumberbatch, based on the Alan Turing story. 
3. Dave’s talk and demonstration of his Enigma machine.  

Please note: So that everyone can have an “up close and personal” experience, attendance will be limited to twenty people. However, if there is sufficient interest, Dave will do a second presentation later this summer. 

Suggested donation for the stucco project: $20 per person.  Sign up on the clipboard in the narthex. 

Refresh and Reset Our Church Home

It's time for some Spring Cleaning! In the next couple months, some decluttering, cleaning, rearranging and painting will be completed in anticipation of the arrival of our new pastor Rev. Deborah Huggins in September. Be on the look out for new artwork provided by Betty Gobeille and Nancy Shambach.

Church Calendar

June 14, 2026 - June 20, 2026

If you bring and leave anything in the kitchen, the fridge or freezer, please label it with your name, date, and who/what it is for. If left unlabeled, it might be thrown away. It is very helpful to know what each item is intended for. Thank you so much.

June Birthdays

6 Adam Pitts, Gerald Tafoya, Gus Tafoya

7 Laura Gonzales

8 Kevin Johnson, Glenna Leffler

9 Marjorie Davison

11 Jimmie Leonard

12 Margaret Furlano, Dave Shambach

14 GregJones, Lee Malmo

17 Linda Hood

18 Ginger Wall

20 Millie Crabb

22 Linda Downey

23 Shirley Underwood

24 Marj Austin, Pat McCreary

25 Len Kulk

27 Tom Pitts

Our Service

Men & Women

Please keep the following people

in your thoughts & prayers:

Christopher Ryan - US Marine Officer

RJ Van Sweden - US Marines

Tyler Warren - US Marines

Hayden Smith - Army

Cdr. Sarah Dimmick - Navy, serving in Kyiv, Ukraine

Sgt. Kevin Lomeli - Army National Guard, home!

Kevin A. Baker - US Air Force in England

Sgt. Herison Garcia - US Air Force, Florida

Sgt. Jerry Allard - US Army, Ft. Bliss, Texas

Sgt. Joseph Nolancola - US Air Force, overseas

If you have family members serving here or overseas, please call Ginny at the church office to add them to our list. Church Office: 505-892-6664.

THANK YOU, LORD!

Pastor Deborah's husband, Jeff Huggins, just received word that Lincoln Middle School wants him to be their new music teacher starting this Fall! Thank you, Lord!

Prayer Concerns

“And whatever you ask in Prayer, you will receive, if you have Faith.” Matthew 21:22.

Jim McInroy's family on his passing

Pegge Emery

Jeff Huggins, Pastor Deborah's husband; he has 3 interviews this week with area middle schools.

Margaret Crowl's sister, Ellen - treatments

Linda Maddux - further treatment

Pat McCreary - recovery at home

Beth Miller - cancer treatments

Sheila Malmo's daughter, Alice

For DR Congo, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.

For all victims of gun violence, war, and unrest.

 Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church

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

505.892.6664

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday | 9am–3pm

Office email: manager@rrpchurch.org