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. See announcement ✨below for schedule changes.
The next food distributions are scheduled for:
Friday August 7 from 11 am - 2 pm
Friday August 21 from 11 am - 2 pm
Friday September 4 from 11 am - 2 pm **
** First Friday distributions include pet food.
July Collection: Canned Vegetables
August Collection: Canned Vegetables
Contact John Samford at (505) 870-0667 for more information.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Thanks
To all those who contributed $2,304 for 4Paws Pet Food program.
Feed New Mexico Kids
School is about to start! Our first bagging for this school season is scheduled for Monday August 10 at 10 am in the sanctuary. Please come join us as we assemble bags for students at five local schools.
Be A Kid Again VBS
Looking for something to do this summer. Then come and join us on Thursday August 13 and Friday August 14 for a time of fellowship and fun. See bulletin insert for more information.
A Night at the Opera
It’s time for our annual outing to the Santa Fe Opera. We will travel to Santa Fe on the church bus, or by cars, have a picnic supper on the Opera grounds, and attend “The Magic Flute” by Mozart.
Friday, August 28, 2026 - at 8:00 PM.
Cost: approximately $90.00 per ticket for group rate (10 or more) plus $10 or so for the picnic. See the Bulletin for more information.
School Supplies
During the month of August, we will continue to collect school supplies for our local schools, Pantry clients, St. Joseph Mission School and Gallup Nazarene Church. Please see the bulletin insert for what is needed. You may place your donations in the bins in the Narthex.
Second Mile Giving
Our Second Mile Giving in August will go to purchase hoodies for high school students in Sandoval County. Many students are in need of warm clothing as the colder weather approaches. If you would like to support this ministry, please mark “Hoodies” on the memo line of your check.
Baseball Outing
Is scheduled for Sunday August 23 at 1:35 pm as we watch the Isotopes play the Las Vegas Aviators. We have reserved 50 seats in the upper rows of Section 115 near third base. Cost is $18.50 per seat. The Church Bus will be available for those who need a ride. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Women with Purpose
All ladies are invited to gather on Thursday, September 3, at 10 am in the sanctuary as we resume our mission of helping others. Please remember to collect new socks and underwear for children who are clients of Locker 505