Weekly Witness

October 29, 2026

Sunday, November 1, 2026

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

All Saints' Day

Scripture: Psalm 34: 1-10, 22; Matthew 5: 1-16

Sunday: Livestream; Bulletin

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Deborah Huggins

Liturgist: John Hood

Psalmist: Dave Shambach

Communion Servers: Linda & John Hood, Crystal Mitchell, Birgitta Gustafson, Dave Shambach, Joy & Dave Sternberg, Ginger Wall

Greeters: Meredith Beaton, Victoria Flick

Ushers: Michael Hughes, Crystal Mitchell, Shirley Underwood, and Ginger Wall

Flowers: Given by Sally & Joe Paul Shirley in honor of being together with family in New Mexico

Early Morning Security: Steve Sproul

November Sanctuary Stewards: Liz Bushma & Sharon Glass

Director of Music: Nancy Leffler

Accompanist: Nathan Secrest

Responding to God’s Grace 

Blessed. Blessed are you… As God’s children, we are loved by and blessed by God.  

This Sunday, we are remembering the saints of the church. We will be ringing the bell for people who have died this year, but this day is a day to remember all of those who have been a blessing to us.  

In Matthew 5, Jesus tells us, “Blessed are those who mourn- for they will be comforted.” It is our prayer that you will find comfort this week as you give thanks for those who have loved you.  



This Sunday, we will be gathering in our Classroom A-B for adult CE. Come and learn more about the Gospel of Matthew.  

We had a fantastic conversation this week in Bible Study. To prepare for worship next week, you are invited to gather in my office on Monday at 10:00 AM for an hour to read the scripture for the upcoming sermon. Next week, we will focus on Matthew 25:1-13.  

Warmly,

Pastor Deborah

Bring Your Food THIS Sunday!

Finance & Stewardship Committee

The General Operatiing Fund Graph as of Sept. 30 shows that RRPC finances are in good condition. The large expense was our property insurance payment which we had accounted for during the year. We have learned that per capita will increase to $39 for 2027; this is a $2 increase; we haven't seen an increase for a few years.

If you have questions about the graph, please contact any member of the Finance and Stewardship Committee.

Assisted Hearing at

Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church

We are pleased to announce that we have several options available to make our worship more accessible for all listeners. We have an FM hearing loop that can be used with a receiver or your device. We have voice over WiFi available to connect to your phone from Audiofetch, and we have printed copies of our sermon available from any usher. 

Our New Pastor Wants

to meet YOU!

COFFEE ANYONE?

New signup sheets for November are out! Pastor Deborah would love to meet you!! Pop in for a morning drink get-together before you start your day! Suggested time is 8am or 9am. Please feel free to write in what time works for you.

Signup sheet is in the church narthex. Call Ginny with any questions: 505-892-6664.

Lunch with

Pastor Deborah

Every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12pm

Pastor Deborah wants to meet ALL of our church members and friends!

Sign up sheet for November 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!

Election Day Prayer Service

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

Tuesday, Nov. 3rd at 7 pm

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church will be hosting a prayer service with communion, as a way to ground ourselves in our faith, and remind us of our greater connection to God and one another.

Join Us for Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 4th

9:30am - 11am

Parents and Caregivers of toddlers are invited to bring children to Toddler Time: a free, structured play group starting Wednesday, November 4th from 9:30am - 11am. We are excited to welcome you to this fun event!

Church Women United

World Community Day

Friday, November 6

9:30am

Church Women United, an ecumenical Christian women’s fellowship, will meet for their World Community Day celebration on Friday, November 6th at St. Chad’s Episcopal Church, 7171 Tennyson NE. Coffee fellowship will begin at 9:30 with the program beginning at 10:00. The theme is “Peace Begins With Me”. Rev’d Lucas Grubbs, Director of the NM Conference of Churches, will be our speaker. Please join us and bring a friend!

For more information, contact Shirley Nilsson at 505-884-2467.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, November 7th

8:00am

Come for a great breakfast and wonderful fellowship!

Steve Sproul will be sharing a little about his recent travel to Tuscany, Italy.

We are excited to begin registration for our Presbytery of Santa Fe Fall Youth Retreat, November 21-22, this year held at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, ABQ. 

This is a FREE 2 day, 1 night sleepover retreat for youth in grades 6-12. We'll begin with registration Saturday at 9:30 am, and wrap up after worship on Sunday (estimated around 10:45-11 am). Parents and families are also welcome to join us for worship on Sunday, if you'd like! 

All participants are required to register using our registration form. The form will close a week before the retreat so that we can finalize food plans. A packing list will be provided as the date approaches, after registration!

Attention Singers!

Choral Workshop

Saturday, January 30th

9:00-3:30pm

Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Choral Workshop on Saturday, January 30th. All singers are encouraged to attend.

Registration: starts at 8:30am.

Workshop: 9am - 3:30pm

Concert: 5:00pm OPEN to the PUBLIC

This workshop is open to all singers. It is structured for those who want to build confidence, strengthen their skills, and enjoy singing a sacred choral repertoire in a supportive setting. If you love singing, this workshop will help you grow, connect, and enjoy the art of choral singing. There will be two breakout sessions. Lunch and beverage is provided.

The workshop will conclude with a concert embracing the theme: Songs of Grace and Mercy. Invite your family and friends for the choral celebration.

To register: Registration Form

See Nancy Leffler, Director of Music, leffler_n@yahoo.com or

Lea Manuel, manuel.leanna@gmail.com with any questions.

Church Calendar

Nov. 1 - Nov. 7, 2026

Book Club for November

Our book for November is Brave the Wild River by Melissa Sevigny.

We will meet at Nancy Henriksen's home on Tuesday, November 24th, 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 December book is

The Serviceberry by Robin Kimmerer.

HAPPY READING!

November Birthdays

2 RJ Van Sweden

3 Angela Resner

4 Marilyn Burrows

5 Ron Kron

6 Savannah Warren

14 Thom Hinks

17 Addyson Landon

18 Dave Sternberg

19 Wandalea Henson

20 Ona Mitchell

23 Dave Levensen

25 Josh Landon

26 Pam Scalco

29 Maria Chavez

29 Priscilla Landon

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