Weekly Witness

October 1, 2026

Sunday, October 4, 2026

World Communion Sunday

Las Placitas Presbyterian Church

7 Paseo de San Antonio, Placitas, NM 87043

Scripture: Psalm 80: 7-15; Matthew 21: 33-46

Sunday: Livestream

Last Week's Sermon: The Parable of Raising Teenagers

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Deborah Huggins

Greeters: Marie Fry, Pat & Leah Gerlach

Communion Servers: Bill Cox, Paige Furlano, Dave & Joy Sternberg

Director of Music: Nancy Leffler

Accompanist: Nathan Secrest

Congregational Meeting

Sunday, October 11th

11am (after worship)

Please plan to attend a special Congregational meeting to elect a deacon and to discuss and vote on the Pastor's terms of call.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 8am

Please join us for a wonderful breakfast and fellowship. Jeff Huggins will be sharing stories with the men.

World Communion Sunday

October 4th, 2026

Las Placitas Presbyterian Church

7 Paseo De San Antonio Rd,

Placitas, NM 87043

Service starts at 10:30am.

On Sunday, October 4^th, 2026, we will gather at Placitas Presbyterian Church for a joint Communion and worship service with Cuba and Jemez Springs Presbyterian Churches.

Volunteers and choir members encouraged to car pool from RRPC. We will meet in the parking lot at 8:45am, leaving at 9:00; for 9:30am arrival and choir practice.

Service starts at 10:30am with a Potluck luncheon to follow worship. We are asked to bring sides, salads and desserts.

Our New Pastor Wants

to meet YOU!

COFFEE ANYONE?

Every Monday and Tuesday, join Pastor Deborah in her office for coffee or tea. She would love to meet everyone in the church, and for those who work or are unavailable during the day, pop in for a morning drink get-together before work! Suggested time is 8am, but feel free to change to 7am or 7:30am to adjust to your schedule.

Signup sheet is in the church narthex. See Ginny with any questions.

Lunch with

Pastor Deborah

Every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12pm

Pastor Deborah wants to meet ALL

of our church members and friends! September is booked!

Sign up sheet for October is available now. Bring your lunch and join her in the library. Call Ginny in the office 505-892-6664 and she will gladly help you sign up!

Youth Group Outing

October 11, 2026

11:00am (after worship)

Who: All Middle and High Schoolers, plus young adult

and parent chaperones

What: Lunch at the Mall and an Escape Room 

Time: We will meet at the church @ 11, and should be done and

back by 3:00pm.

Where: Albuquerque Escape Room (Near Cottonwood Mall)

Sign up here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4AABA623A2F8C25-66057144-rrpc

Cost: Escape Room $27 & approximately $10 for Lunch

Friends are very welcome! Please note: We never want finances to stand in the way of anyone participating in our events. Due to the love and grace of many, scholarships are available for all of our events. 

Stated Annual Meeting

Presbytery of Santa Fe

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Ghost Ranch

Abiquiu, NM

The Annual Meeting of the Presbytery will be held in-person at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 and ending around 4:00 pm.

Purpose of the Meeting

• To approve the Annual Reports and the 2027 Budget.
• To elect and install new leadership for the Presbytery and elect members of Presbytery commissions and committees.
• To hear reports and approve motions from commissions and committees of the Presbytery.
• To share and reflect on what makes our places sacred.
• To participate in worship and unite as a body of Christ including a time of remembrance for those who joined the Church Triumphant in the past year.

• Register online for the meeting, room reservations and meals at Ghost Ranch by clicking on the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Instructions regarding payment for rooms will be sent to you by email in late September.

REGISTER

Questions?

Questions regarding meeting items can be directed to Tanya Blankinship at statedclerk@santafepresbytery.org or 505-345-5657. Questions about registration and accommodations can be directed to Tiffany Lo-Finch at admin@santafepresbytery.org or 505-345-5657



We all look forward to seeing you at this important meeting of our Presbytery.

Church Calendar

Oct. 4, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026

Book Club

Our book for October is Best American Short Stories 2024 edited by Lauren Goff.

We will meet at Nancy Henriksen's home on Tuesday, October 27th, at 2pm to discuss the book and have a time of fellowship.

All are invited!

Nancy lives at 507 Cherish St. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.

Nancy: 505-306-1047.

For those who would like a head start; our November book is Brave the Wild River by Melissa Sevigny.

HAPPY READING!

It's that time Already?!?!

Yes, it's time to order your Christmas Poinsettias for the Sanctuary!

2026 Christmas Flowers Order Form

Orders and payment are due by

October 25, 2026

Cost: $10

Choice of Red, White, Cinnamon

(please circle)

Name ______________________________________________

Qty.                Color             In Memory of or In Honor of

_____ ___________________ ______________________________

_____ ___________________ ______________________________

_____ ___________________ ______________________________

Total # plants                     Amount Due

______________                       # plants x $10 ______________

Make checks payable to:   RRPC

Pick up plants after either service:

Christmas Sunday – December 20^th

Christmas Eve service – December 24^th

Name of person picking up plants _____________________

Thank you for your order!

and for enhancing our sanctuary!

Feel free to call in your order to Ginny

at the church office: 505-892-6664.

October Birthdays

1 Arlene Thomas

2 Reyes Chavez

3 Cyndi Pitts

4 Marv Bamberg

5 Meredith Beaton

9 Beverly Norman

12 John Husler

14 Anne Kinney

14 Nancy Shambach

15 Isabel Cato

17 Joan Roschevitz

18 Shawn Campbell

20 Kay Peters Johnson

21 Ciprano Chavez

21 Margaret Crowl

21 Roy Schoenneman

23 Roger Ball

24 Camise Kettner

28 April Kron

28 Aksel Strommen

30 Aiden Warren

With Sympathy

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Pederson this past Thursday. A memorial service is being planned for Friday, October 23rd at 10am. There will be a reception in the narthex following the service.

Please keep her family in your prayers.

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. Sara 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

 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