Weekly Witness

May 28, 2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Trinity Sunday

2¢-a-Meal Offering

Scripture: II Corinthians 13: 11-13, Psalm 8, Matthew 28: 16-20

Sunday: Livestream; Bulletin

Last Week's Sermon: It's Also Blessed to Receive

Interim Pastor: Rev. Frank Yates

Liturgist: Helen Huntley

Psalmist: Bill Wehner

Greeters: Marie Fry & Karen Payne

Ushers: Mike & Liz Bushma, Michael Hughes, Crystal Mitchell

Early Morning Security: Dave Sternberg

May Sanctuary Stewards: Crystal Mitchell and Karen Williams

June Sanctuary Stewards: Linn Jenkins and Cyndi Pitts

Director of Music: Nancy Leffler

Accompanist: Nathan Secrest

To view Sunday morning service, simply click on the word Livestream above. You can always go to the church website;

Main page; scroll down to Next Livestream Service to access

the upcoming Sunday service.

Dear RRPC Family & Friends,

This Sunday May 31 will be the second in our summer Adult CE series on C.S. Lewis. We will look at one of his earliest books after his conversion entitled The Problem of Pain. In it Lewis deals with one of the most difficult subjects in all of Christian theology-suffering. Lewis deals with the suffering we bring up ourselves (for instance, from binge drinking) to the suffering that seemingly comes out of nowhere (being hit by lightning or suffering a major illness). Lewis examines how we as Christians respond to these issues. And to cap off his work, Lewis deals with the ultimate in suffering (hell) as well as animal suffering. 

The second work we will examine is one of his final books entitled A Grief Observed. Late in life Lewis married Joy Davidman Gresham and it was a beautiful marriage. However, after a few years together Joy was diagnosed with cancer and suffered physically and mentally until she died. 

Lewis describes the emotional, mental and spiritual suffering he went through as a result of her untimely death. Now the focus shifts to one's faith in the midst of such anguish.

Lewis is somewhat critical of his earlier work The Problem of Pain, that it was perhaps a bit glib about suffering. In this work Lewis bares his soul and cries out to God in his loss and grief. 

So hope to see you Sunday after worship for the second Lewis seminar. 

Peace and hope,

Frank

Birthday Celebration               

& Pentecost Sunday

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who attended our Birthday Celebration this past Sunday! The food was fantastic!

And a HUGE THANK YOU to all who helped organize it and make this event possible. Many people were involved and Shirley wants to express her thanks to everyone who helped: at least a dozen between set up, during and cleanup!!

2 Cents-a-Meal:

Keep the Cornucopia Full!

THIS Sunday, May 31, the

2 Cents-a-Meal Offering will be received and given to Storehouse West.

For many in our community, SHW provides access to a cornucopia of nutritious food. Because of the current economic conditions of rising inflation and job losses, many families cannot afford to purchase food. At the same time, SHW’s resources are being squeezed by inflation, affecting how much food they can purchase and keep on hand. Single parents, the disabled, persons with limited education and job skills, and retirees are among those most in need of help. Your gifts can put food on their tables, a smile on their faces, and give them a sense of hope. Please give as you are able. The Mission Committee thanks you for caring for our neighbors.

And a P.S. - Want to give more often? Look for the jar labeled for Storehouse West in the narthex on Sunday mornings and drop in your spare change or spare dollars. Every little bit adds up to make a difference for those in need. Thank you!

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, June 6th

8:00am

Please join us for a great breakfast and fellowship.

Pastor Frank will be speaking to us about Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist.

PLEASE NOTE: The Men's Breakfast will not be meeting in July. Next meeting will be Saturday, August 1st.

SIGN UP TODAY!

Women's Fashion Show & Luncheon

Saturday, June 13th

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.

Congregational Meeting

to Elect a New Deacon

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!

Church Calendar

May 31, 2026 - June 6, 2026

Rio Rancho

Presbyterian Church:

The First 25 Years 1986-2011

Helen Huntley took on the huge job of researching and putting together a history of RRPC. Members provided photos and memories

and proofreading of the final document but it was the huge effort of Helen that made this history a reality. Nowhere in this publication

does she take credit. We do so now.

We honor and thank her for this contribution to our beloved church.

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

1 Finn Langwell

3 Mike Furl, Brittney Langwell

4 Isaiah Lopez

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

Building & Grounds

Suggestion Box

If you have a question, good idea, or want to help, we have a suggestion box on the counter in the narthex. Paper and pen is available. Please leave us a note!

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.

SHOW YOUR CARE!

Please stop by the attractive wooden CARE NOTE display in the narthex! You will find helpful pamphlets on a range of timely topics from Dealing with Illness to How to Pray. These ecumenical notes are thoughtfully written and not at all preachy. Consider CARE NOTES for yourself as well as friends or family – anyone who might need a little extra support… If you have any questions, please see Linda Hood.

Prayer Concerns

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

Margaret Crowl's sister, Ellen - treatments

Victoria Flick - surgery recovery

Linda Maddux - further treatment

Pat McCreary - recovery at home

Beth Miller - cancer treatments

Sheila Malmo's daughter, Alice

Protection for Everyone against our dreaded allergy season!

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