Activities
Get Involved
We are committed to providing activities for people of all ages. At High Desert we offer a wide range of activities for church members to get involved in.
Pantry Distribution
Distribution occurs on the first and third Friday (11am-2pm) of each month.
Future food distributions are scheduled for:
Friday November 6 from 11 am - 2 pm **
Friday November 20 from 11 am - 2 pm
Friday December 4 from 11 am - 2 pm **
Friday December 18 from 11 am - 2 pm
** First Friday distributions include pet food.
October Collection: Canned Vegetables
November Collection: Canned Vegetables
December Collection: Canned Soup
Contact John Samford at (505) 870-0667 for more information.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Thank You
To those who have contributed $2,190 so far to 2nd mile giving.
Church Cookout
Our fall cookout is scheduled for Friday October 30 from 5-7 pm as we enjoy a time of fellowship and great food. There are sign-up sheets in the Narthex for volunteers and the dish you plan to bring.
Second Mile Giving
Our Second Mile Giving in October will go to providing Christmas Gift Cards to the students at St. Joseph Mission School. This school serves 41 students from the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos. A few years ago, when we asked principal Antonio Trujillo what we could do for the students at Christmas, he indicated that gift cards would be an excellent Christmas gift. Due to your generosity, we have been able to give each student a $50 gift card for the past three years. This has allowed the students to purchase what they really wanted for Christmas. Several students have used their cards to purchase gifts for family members and others. We would like to continue this successful mission project and plan to purchase a $50 gift card for each student depending on how much is donated. If you would like to support this project, please mark “Christmas Gift Cards” on the memo line of your check to the church.
Trunk or Treat
The Baptist Church next door has invited us to participate in their Truck or Treat on October 31 starting at 3:15 and ending at 6:30 pm. This is a great way to reach out to families and children in our community.
Women withPurpose
Women with Purpose will be assembling winter bags for the unhoused at our next meeting on November 5 at 10 am in the sanctuary. Please join us. Also, please bring individually wrapped candy for our Christmas project. So don’t eat that leftover Halloween candy!
It's time to get ready for Operation Christmas Child!
Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the good news of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. You can participate by filling a shoebox with gifts, including a large gift such as a stuffed animal, school supplies, and personal care items (no liquids or soap). Shoeboxes and labels are available in the Narthex. Please include a $10 donation to help cover shipping costs and return your completed shoebox to the Narthex by Sunday, November 15. If you would rather have the shopping and packing done for you, you can donate $30 per shoebox, and a box will be prepared on your behalf. For questions, please contact Patty Latter
Asbury Christmas Bazaar
Asbury UMC is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday November 7, from 9 am – 3 pm. There will be over 65 crafters.
Christmas Toy Drive
Christmas will be here before we know it. For the third year, we will be collecting toys for the Rio Rancho Police Department. They will be distributing these toys to children in Rio Rancho. Please place your donations under the Christmas tree in the Narthex. Toys should be new and unwrapped; no toy weapons. The Police Department will pick up your donations on Thursday December 3.
Winter Collections
It will not be long before it will start getting cold. We are starting to collect gloves, socks, stocking caps, hoodies, blankets, and sleeping bags for the homeless. Please place your donations in the bin in the Narthex.