Activites
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. Below are some of our recent activities. Contact the church office to learn more about any of these activities.
Women With Purpose
The mission statement of Women With Purpose at High Desert Church is : "Love in Action." We help women in need in our community with practical items, assemble hygiene kits for United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), support local projects for the homeless and abused, and send notes of encouragement to those who are struggling. We also enjoy our time together as we have interactive devotional and time of fellowship. Good things happen when women get together!
Women with Purpose meet the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 am in the sanctuary; come join us!
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School was held on Thursday-Saturday, July 11th - 13, 2019 from 6-8 pm. A total of eight children participated along with ten wonderful adult volunteers. We began each night with music in the atrium followed by a Bible story in the chapel, snacks in one of the Sunday School rooms, recreation on the south side of the building, crafts in the other Sunday School room, and closing with music back in the atrium.
2019 Neighborhood Cook Out
Neighborhood Cookout
On Friday evening, May 31st, High Desert UMC sponsored a Neighborhood Cookout in the church parking lot to introduce the church to the surrounding neighborhood. Well over 100 people enjoyed free hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, and deserts in addition to a time of fellowship.
Upcoming Events
Welcome
It is great to have you in worship this morning.
To ensure your safety and to comply with State and CDC guidelines, several changes have been made in our worship procedures.
Please remember to self-quarantine for 14 days after returning home from an out of State trip. And thank you for wearing your mask and social-distancing at church.
Live Streaming
You can now watch the 9 am worship service at home by going to youtube.com using any internet browser.
At the top of the page, in the youtube search box, type in High Desert United Methodist Church. You may see a number of options, but select the one with a video feed picture of the sanctuary and a red box that says LIVE.
Bulletins
After worship, please take your bulletin home with you; this will let us know which seats to disinfect for the next service..
Offering
Collection plates. plates are now positioned around the sanctuary for your weekly contribution.
Second Mile Giving
Second Mile Giving for September will go to ReadWest, a non-profit adult literacy agency which provides free tutoring for adults in basic reading and English as a second language. Please mark “ReadWest” on the memo line of your check.
Thanks to all those who have contributed $380 so far.
Flowers
If you would like to place flowers on the communion table for a special occasion for a Sunday in September - December, please call the office at 505-891-4206.
Thanks
1. To Earl Hester and Ron Komatz for installing TVs for the Felician Sisters.
2. To Linnette Carlson & Eileen Sever for delivering Hospital Gift Baskets to the hospitals.
3. To Wanda Golsan for assembling a gift basket for our local Fire Station on 9/11.
Upcoming Events continued
Prayer Requests
Please call Sandy Dewbre at 505-238-1958 or email at dewbre998@gmail.com.
Pantry
The next food distribution is scheduled for Friday, 2nd from 11 am - 2 pm
Women with Purpose
Women with Purpose will meet in the church sanctuary on Thursday, October 1st at 10 am .
Blessing of the Animals
Reuben will be in the church parking lot on Saturday, October 3rd from 9-10 am, if you would like for him to bless your pet.
Musicians
We are considering, starting a weekly jam session. If you play a musical instrument, please let Reuben or the office know.
Bible Fun at Home
Twelve Bible stories, crafts, and science experiments are now available on our website under Kids’ Activities. (highdesertumc.org).
Please let your grandchildren and others know about this opportunity to learn more about God and His Son Jesus Christ.