Calendar:
Happening this Week (Please note that some meetings will be in the Coffee Room instead of the Lounge)
Bells and Choir Practice – Wednesday, April 15th, 5:30/6:30 PM (Sanctuary)
NO Daytime Bible Study – April 16th AND April 23rd
Session Meeting – Thursday, April 16th, 5:00 PM (Coffee Room)
Gentle Yoga – Saturday, April 18th, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Evening Bible Study – Tuesday, April 21st, 5:30 PM (Coffee Room)
Looking Ahead
Gentle Yoga – Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Taos Community Chorus Concert – Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, 3:00 PM (Sanctuary)
Property Meeting – Monday, April 27th, 3:30 PM (Coffee Room)
Gentle Yoga – Saturday, May 2nd, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Worship Committee – Thursday, May 7th, 2:00 PM (Lounge)
May Book Club – Thursday, May 7th, 5:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)
Gentle Yoga – Saturday, May 9th, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Mission Committee – Wednesday, May 13th, 9:30 AM (Lounge)
Gentle Yoga – Saturday, May 16th, 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Spring Rummage Sale – Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th, 12:30 PM (Fellowship Hall)
NO Worship link from last week
Request from Pastor Ginna: Please Call or Text Before Stopping By
Hello, Church Family! I am grateful to be recovering well and finally starting to get out of the house, and I’m loving introducing you to Caleb as I see you. He is lucky to have you in his life!
I’m so grateful for all the support you all have offered – food, diapers, gifts, etc., and I do have one request: Please don’t stop by my house without contacting me first to let me know you’re coming. Caleb and I spend most of our time feeding or sleeping (well, one of us is sleeping…), which means we’re not in a place to receive spontaneous visitors. If you get in touch with me ahead of time and let me know when you’re coming, I can make sure we’re both clothed and able to greet you. (Though Caleb may still be sleeping.)
Thank you all so much for the love and support! Pastor Ginna
Meal Train for The Bairby Family
The Meal Train for The Bairby Family is rolling! Here is the link for the website: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/rynw17.
If you need help signing up to the website to provide a meal, please call Valerie (575-758-3124) or email her (churchoffice@firstpresbyteriantaos.com) during working hours and she will sign you up.
We are so grateful for all those willing to sign up to bring food. Please keep in mind that an offer to bring food is just that, not a guaranteed opportunity for a visit or to meet the baby. Thank you in advance for your willingness to be flexible!
Lilies
Don’t forget to pick up the lilies you ordered to decorate the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday.
Painting and Carpeting in the Back Building Project
The Church has decided to paint the inside of our back building starting Monday, April 6th. This is needed as a follow-up to repair work on the walls from the water leak several years ago. We are also replacing carpet in our offices immediately after we complete the painting. We expect to complete all of this work during the month of April and will coordinate with our users to minimize disruption. Our schedule may change but for now here is our plan:
Fellowship Hall & Kitchen will be painted and not available for use from April 6 to 11. Users can return Monday, April 13th.
Lounge will be painted April 13 to 16. Users can return to the Lounge on April 30, as this space will be used by Valerie as a temporary office while her office is painted and carpeted.
Entryway and Hallway will be painted April 27 to 29. Building users to be careful during this period.
Painting contractor understands the need for quiet while users are in the building
Enos Garcia Elementary School – Need for Shoes
Enos has expressed a need for shoes for the children and their families. Please help by donating new shoes for kids (size 11 and up) and new or gently used shoes for adults. Donation boxes are in the Sanctuary.
Gentle Yoga Class Has Returned to FPC Taos!
Every Saturday, Diana Davies will lead a gentle, meditative practice from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the back building, Fellowship Hall. Gentle Yoga can be practiced on a mat or using a chair. Diana offers modifications for both options. As before, the class will be free and by donation. All donations will go to the Taos Medical Debt Relief Project. For more information, email Diana at dkalid@startmail.com
PW Birthday Luncheon
PW birthday luncheon is Thursday, April 23rd at 11:30 am at Martyr’s. RSVP to Rhonda Grover at rhonda@groverscorner.com or by telephone at (512) 627-5543.
May Book Club
The next Book Club meeting is May 7th in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church, Potluck at 5:30 PM and the book discussion at 6:00 PM.
The May book is Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen, First published in 1937, 389 pages.
The June book is Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney, 2020, 272 pages
Spring Rummage Sale
Please note DATE CHANGE. Set up will be Friday, May 15th. The sale will be Saturday, May 16th. More details to come.
Job Posting: Church Nursery Worker
If you are passionate about childcare and want to use your talents in a church setting, this may be the opportunity that you are looking for. Our historic church has an engaged pastor and congregation, welcomes all people, is growing more each year, and needs two part-time Nursery Workers to take care of children ages 3 months to 2 years. We are establishing a new nursery area within the church office building which will be fully equipped by June 1, 2026. This job is a part time job – Sundays, 2 hours 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Qualifications:
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Current first aid/CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
-At least 18 years old with minimum of 1 year of childcare experience
-Strong understanding of child development and classroom safety
-Ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment with a co-worker
-Proven ability to maintain composure and lead in a crisis
Responsibilities:
-Provide loving age-appropriate care to children ages 3 months to 2 years
-Maintain a safe, clean, and organized nursery environment
-Change diapers and assist with toileting
-Feed or give bottles, as necessary
-Engage with children through play, stories, and music
-Follow all health, safety, and sanitation procedures
-Communicate professionally and kindly with parents, staff, and co-worker(s)
-Arrive on time and remain present for assigned work time
We are an equal opportunity employer and would love to get to know you. If you are interested, please send your resume to:
Diana Jacobs, Personnel Committee Chair, dianajacobs44@gmail.com
Save the Date – Vacation Bible School July 21-23
We are thrilled to announce that our friends from Colorado are coming back to do an inter-church, intergenerational Vacation Bible school at our church this summer! Save the dates Tuesday, July 21st – Thursday, July 23rd. More information is coming soon!
Want to Join a Small Group Bible Study?
The Daytime Bible Study is seeking a few new members. We meet from 1 PM to 2 PM on Thursdays to share about our lives and study Scripture. Come join us!
Property Committee Is Seeking New Members
Do you have knowledge in maintaining a building? Would you like to be part of a committee who cares about our buildings? We have a couple of openings in our property committee. If you are interested, please email Ladd Daniel at laddo@mac.com
Centering Prayer
CENTERING PRAYER is meeting weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 PM at the St James Episcopal Parish, 208 Camino de Santiago, Taos, NM. Mother Mandy at St James has offered to host it, and Ursula Beck will be coordinating thru the statewide Contemplative Outreach Group. They will facilitate learning videos from Father Keating followed by Prayer. All are welcome.
Shared Table Needs Your Bags & Help
Shared Table needs your grocery store paper bags, and plastic bags. Please drop off these items at El Pueblito Methodist Church, 1309 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte. You can leave them by the front door anytime.
And come by Tuesday, April 21st, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM to help pack boxes of food.
We need volunteers to show up on Wednesday, April 22nd, 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM at El Pueblito Methodist Church in El Prado and at 1:30 PM at the Talpa Community Center.
Distribution Day is Wednesday, April 22nd, 8:30 – 11:00 AM at El Pueblito Methodist Church in El Prado and, 2 to 3 PM at Talpa Community Center.
