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 Friday (11am-2pm), the third Tuesday (9am-noon) and the third Thursday (1-4pm) of each month. The next food distributions are scheduled for:
Thursday May 15 from 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday May 20 from 9 am - 12 pm
Friday June 6 from 11 am - 2 pm **
** Friday distributions include pet food.
May Collection: Boxed Breakfast Cereal (Reg. Sized Box)
June Collection: Canned Meats (Tuna, Ham, Chicken)
Contact John Samford at (505) 870-0667 for more information.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Thanks
To all who helped with and participated in the Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Sunrise Service and Easter Worship Services.
Women With Purpose
Please join us May 1 at 10 am for our last Women with Purpose meeting before summer break. We are assembling 14 buckets of outdoor toys for Saranam families on the west side. We will also be filling reusable water bottles with treats for some elementary school students. We need your help!
May Feast Day
We have been invited to participate in the Feast Day at St. Joseph Mission School in San Fidel, New Mexico, on Thursday May 1. As you are aware we have been supporting St. Joseph with financial donations and recent mission projects. The feast will start with a mass at the historical St. Joseph’s Church on Old Route 66 in San Fidel at 10 am. It has been suggested that we arrive at 11 am for the procession. There will be traditional dancing at 11:30 am followed by a catered lunch at 12 noon. The dancing will be ongoing with a Pueblo Throw at 2 pm. Everybody is invited to participate in this celebration. This is an excellent opportunity to visit one of our outreach ministries. If you need directions, please see Reuben.
Mark Your Calendar - Spring Baseball Outing
Our spring baseball outing is scheduled for Sunday May 18. The Isotopes will be playing the Tacoma Rainers. We have reserved 40 tickets in Section 113. There will be a sign-up sheet available in April.
Second Mile Giving
Our Second Mile Giving in April will go to St. Joseph Mission School. See bulletin insert for more information. If you would like to support this ministry, please mark “St. Joseph Mission School” on the memo line of your check. Thanks to those who have contributed $2,145 so far.
Positions Open
High Desert UMC is seeking a new pianist for both worship services and a part-time bus driver for weekly activities. If you know somebody who would be interested in these positions, please contact Reuben or Jeff Pratt. Find more details on the Staff Page.
Graduates
We would like to present a Bible to each High School and College graduate as they begin their new journey in life. If you have a child or grandchild graduating this spring, please provide the following information to the Church Office: student name, where they are graduating from, and parent/grandparent.