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LUTHERAN CHURCHBringing Hope Through Christ

Zion Lutheran Church

7455 Foothills Drive

Farmington, N

M 87402

505-325-3420

As As I’m writing this, I’m looking forward to I’m writing this, I’m looking forward to Trinity Sunday. This means we are in the Trinity Sunday. This means we are in the season of Pentecost and summer is actually season of Pentecost and summer is actually

here. here. Trinity Sunday is a peculiar Sunday in that Trinity Sunday is a peculiar Sunday in that it is the only Sunday in the church year dedicated it is the only Sunday in the church year dedicated to the teaching of a doctrine. to the teaching of a doctrine. But the doctrine is important! But the doctrine is important! It is also too often misun-It is also too often misun-derstood and neglected. Yet, derstood and neglected. Yet, without the Trinity there is no without the Trinity there is no gospel. gospel. This is really the This is really the crux of the issue. Too often crux of the issue. Too often the whole subject gets off on a bad foot because it the whole subject gets off on a bad foot because it is treated as pertaining to the First Commandment is treated as pertaining to the First Commandment rather than as relating to Jesus Christ and the mean-rather than as relating to Jesus Christ and the mean-ing of His death for your sins. ing of His death for your sins. When it is treated as a First Command- When it is treated as a First Command-ment issue, the idea is often presented that if you ment issue, the idea is often presented that if you don’t get this complicated doctrine just right in don’t get this complicated doctrine just right in

your head you are automatically worshiping a false your head you are automatically worshiping a false God and going to hell. Of course, the problem God and going to hell. Of course, the problem with this approach is that it bids you to earn your with this approach is that it bids you to earn your salvation by doing mental gymnastics. And, actu-salvation by doing mental gymnastics. And, actu-ally, the doctrine as we confess it in the Nicene and ally, the doctrine as we confess it in the Nicene and Athanasian Creed was given expression in the face Athanasian Creed was given expression in the face

of an heretical teaching that of an heretical teaching that centered on you earning your centered on you earning your salvation. salvation. This was Arius who ran This was Arius who ran afoul of Athanasius when afoul of Athanasius when he taught that Jesus wasn’t he taught that Jesus wasn’t always God but became always God but became a god in order to show us a god in order to show us

how we can become gods, too. Finally, it was this how we can become gods, too. Finally, it was this controversy between Athanasius and Arius that controversy between Athanasius and Arius that culminated in the Council of Nicea. culminated in the Council of Nicea. At the time of the council, Athanasius At the time of the council, Athanasius himself was actually his bishop’s secretary and not himself was actually his bishop’s secretary and not much older than twenty. But his bishop asked him much older than twenty. But his bishop asked him

Dear Zion,Dear Zion,Message from PastorMessage from Pastor

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SSons are a heritage from the Lord,ons are a heritage from the Lord,

children a reward from Him.children a reward from Him.

Like arrows in the hands of a warriorLike arrows in the hands of a warrior

are sons born in one’s youth.are sons born in one’s youth.

Blessed is the man Blessed is the man

whose quiver is full of them.whose quiver is full of them.

They will not be put to shameThey will not be put to shame

when they contend with theirwhen they contend with their

enemies in the gate.enemies in the gate.~ Ps. 127: 3-5~ Ps. 127: 3-5

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church7455 Foothills Drive

Farmington, NM 87402505-325-3420

Bringing Hope Through Christ E-mail Pastor: pr.bror@gmail.com

Cell Phone: 505-419-4101E-mail Youth Leader:

zion1youthministry@gmail.comWebsite: zionfarmingtonlcms.org

9 a.m. Bible Study10:15 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday Worship ServiceWednesdays at 12:15 p.m.Holy Communion Service

The Zion Lutheran Church newsletter is distributed monthly. Deadline for submission of articles is nine days prior to the last Sunday of the month. For submissions, please call Joanne O’Keefe at 325-2946, drop in box in narthex, or e-mail to joanneokeefe@msn.com.

Pastor: Rev. Bror Erickson Sunday School Super.: Julie Jones Youth Leader Michelle Thur Newsletter & Website Editor: Joanne O’Keefe

2016 Church Council President: Tim House Vice President: Gary Duncan Secretary: Sandra Lanier Treasurer: Ken Hunt Financial Secretary: DeAnza Sona Elders: Jim Lukow Tom O’Keefe Tim Snyder Steve Unger Tim Watson Trustees: Jimmie Fisher Tim Jones Scott Kelly Matthew Pilavjian

Kelly Thur

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to speak before the council and he began quoting John 1:1-14 and then expounding upon all that to show that to speak before the council and he began quoting John 1:1-14 and then expounding upon all that to show that Jesus was always God and God became man for us men and our salva-Jesus was always God and God became man for us men and our salva-tion. This is at the center of the Creed, God became man for us men and tion. This is at the center of the Creed, God became man for us men and for our salvation. for our salvation. This God accomplished by dying on the cross for our sins. This This God accomplished by dying on the cross for our sins. This would not have done anything for us if he wasn’t God when He died. A would not have done anything for us if he wasn’t God when He died. A man can’t really pay for the sins of another man. His death would have man can’t really pay for the sins of another man. His death would have been in vain. Yet, it was not just the blood of a man that was shed for us been in vain. Yet, it was not just the blood of a man that was shed for us on the cross, but it was the blood of God Himself, it was divine blood on the cross, but it was the blood of God Himself, it was divine blood with infi nite value able to forgive the sins of the entire world in a single drop. And this is why the doctrine is with infi nite value able to forgive the sins of the entire world in a single drop. And this is why the doctrine is important enough to have its own Sunday, because where the Trinity is taught, the gospel follows, but where important enough to have its own Sunday, because where the Trinity is taught, the gospel follows, but where it is denied, the gospel is lost. it is denied, the gospel is lost.

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Your Brother in Christ,Your Brother in Christ,Pastor Bror Erickson Pastor Bror Erickson

II want to thank everyone for want to thank everyone for the good thoughts and prayers the good thoughts and prayers during my recent surgery.during my recent surgery.

Esther McKeeverEsther McKeever Oh, Oh, you dads, get ready to be spoiled! On Father’s Day, June 19, the you dads, get ready to be spoiled! On Father’s Day, June 19, the

LWML will be serving pies to honor fathers (and other men) in LWML will be serving pies to honor fathers (and other men) in

the congregation. Get those taste buds ready!the congregation. Get those taste buds ready!

YumYumYumYumPiesPies !!

Luther Chat Luther Chat scheduled for June 5scheduled for June 5

PPastor Erickson will be conducting the astor Erickson will be conducting the

next Luther Chat (rescheduled from next Luther Chat (rescheduled from

May 29) on Sunday, June 5, where he May 29) on Sunday, June 5, where he

will be expounding on “Two Kinds of Righteous-will be expounding on “Two Kinds of Righteous-

ness” written by Martin Luther in 1519. Prior ness” written by Martin Luther in 1519. Prior

to the chat, there will be a potluck. Please join to the chat, there will be a potluck. Please join

us, and bring your favorite main dish, salad, or us, and bring your favorite main dish, salad, or

dessert!dessert!

(Potluck, too!)(Potluck, too!)

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Semi-Annual Voters’ Meeting Highlights

FFollowing are highlights from the semi-ollowing are highlights from the semi-

annual Voters’ Meeting held Sunday, May annual Voters’ Meeting held Sunday, May

15, 2016.15, 2016.

Pastor opened with a devotion from Acts 2. Pastor opened with a devotion from Acts 2.

Youth Leader Michelle Thur reported on Youth Leader Michelle Thur reported on

May events and previewed events for the upcoming May events and previewed events for the upcoming

summer. A survey was given out to determine inter-summer. A survey was given out to determine inter-

est.est.

The Trust- The Trust-

ees reported on rou-ees reported on rou-

tine maintenance. tine maintenance.

Helen Terry will Helen Terry will

donate a redbud donate a redbud

tree; Tim Watson tree; Tim Watson

will pick it up from will pick it up from

her and plant it.her and plant it.

Tom Tom

O’Keefe presented O’Keefe presented

the Treasurer’s Re-the Treasurer’s Re-

port in the absence port in the absence

of Treasurer Ken Hunt, who was out of town. The of Treasurer Ken Hunt, who was out of town. The

April budget fell short by $3,800, with the year-to-April budget fell short by $3,800, with the year-to-

date shortage at $4,600. Jimmie Fisher introduced date shortage at $4,600. Jimmie Fisher introduced

the idea of charitable annuities where members the idea of charitable annuities where members

can make tax-advantaged contributions. The can make tax-advantaged contributions. The

Treasurer’s Report was approved.Treasurer’s Report was approved.

The Financial Secretary’s Report was The Financial Secretary’s Report was

also approved. The LWML needs to know what also approved. The LWML needs to know what

their portion is for the purchase of the palms for their portion is for the purchase of the palms for

Palm Sunday.Palm Sunday.

The minutes from the last Voters’ Meet- The minutes from the last Voters’ Meet-

ing in November ing in November

were not available, were not available,

so approval was so approval was

tabled.tabled.

In New Busi- In New Busi-

ness, discussion ness, discussion

centered on two centered on two

boats that were do-boats that were do-

nated to the church nated to the church

by Don Bucholz. by Don Bucholz.

The church plans The church plans

to sell the boats, to sell the boats,

so Don Wood volunteered his property on Hwy. so Don Wood volunteered his property on Hwy.

550 as a place to park them for good visibility in 550 as a place to park them for good visibility in

which to sell.which to sell.

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Congratulations Congratulations andand

God’s blessingsGod’s blessingsto our confirmands:to our confirmands:Bryce Sona and Bryce Sona and James SchryverJames Schryver

May 15, 2016May 15, 2016

PPat yourself on at yourself on

the back! Zion the back! Zion

received $500 in received $500 in

LCEF’s Photo Scavenger LCEF’s Photo Scavenger

Hunt — thanks to your Hunt — thanks to your

submissions! Thank you submissions! Thank you

to all who participated.to all who participated.

Zion is a $500 Winner!Zion is a $500 Winner!

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CCongratulations ongratulations to ourto our

GGraduatesraduates !!SydneySydneyJonesJones

SSydney Jones graduated with honors from Piedra Vista High School on May 17, 2016. ydney Jones graduated with honors from Piedra Vista High School on May 17, 2016. For the past 13 years, Sydney has enjoyed dancing with Dance 4 Him in Farmington. For the past 13 years, Sydney has enjoyed dancing with Dance 4 Him in Farmington. Her summer will be a busy one, since she will be dancing with the prestigious Ameri-Her summer will be a busy one, since she will be dancing with the prestigious Ameri-

can Ballet Theater.can Ballet Theater. In August, Sydney will be moving to Albuquerque to attend the University of New In August, Sydney will be moving to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico, where she will pursue a degree in dental hygiene — or some other fun medical adven-Mexico, where she will pursue a degree in dental hygiene — or some other fun medical adven-ture! She is also looking forward to fi nding a new dance studio in Albuquerque so that she can ture! She is also looking forward to fi nding a new dance studio in Albuquerque so that she can continue to grow artistically.continue to grow artistically. Congratulations, Sydney! Congratulations, Sydney!

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Jessica NeuhausJessica Neuhaus

JJessica Neuhaus is a 2016 graduate of Farmington essica Neuhaus is a 2016 graduate of Farmington High School.High School. She has already entered the working world, She has already entered the working world,

having just accepted a position at Reliance Medical having just accepted a position at Reliance Medical Group, where she is working as a receptionist.Group, where she is working as a receptionist. Congratulations, Jessica! Congratulations, Jessica!

Austin Roper-HornbergerAustin Roper-Hornberger

AAustin Roper-Hornberger graduated from the ustin Roper-Hornberger graduated from the New Mexico Youth Challenge Academy in New Mexico Youth Challenge Academy in Roswell on June 23, 2016, as a Private 1st Roswell on June 23, 2016, as a Private 1st

Class. He received his GED and Emergency Class. He received his GED and Emergency Responder Certifi cate from Eastern New Mexico Responder Certifi cate from Eastern New Mexico University.University. Austin was awarded scholarships from Austin was awarded scholarships from ENMU and the New Mexico Lottery for four ENMU and the New Mexico Lottery for four years and will be attending ENMU-Roswell to years and will be attending ENMU-Roswell to obtain his Vocational Certifi cate as a Paramedic in obtain his Vocational Certifi cate as a Paramedic in his fi rst year of college.his fi rst year of college. Austin plans to continue his education Austin plans to continue his education with the hopes of obtaining his undergraduate de-with the hopes of obtaining his undergraduate de-gree and eventually fulfi lling his life-long dream gree and eventually fulfi lling his life-long dream of joining the military. of joining the military. Congratulations, Austin! Congratulations, Austin!

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God’s blessings to all,

Youth Leaderby Michelle Thur

YOUTHYOUTHGROUPGROUP

Thank you for your support in helping our youth and children grow in faith. May God bless and keep you!

Check out the Zion Lutheran Youth

Ministry website at zlyouth.weebly.com

Friend Zion Lutheran Youth Farmington

on Facebook!!!

From the From the Youth Leader’s Youth Leader’s

DeskDeskby Michelle Thurby Michelle Thur

• • June 4: Tentative schedule for servant event to clean member’s yardJune 4: Tentative schedule for servant event to clean member’s yard

• • June 8: Tentative schedule for servant lock-inJune 8: Tentative schedule for servant lock-in

• • July 5: Tentative schedule for Frisbee golf at San Juan College TrailJuly 5: Tentative schedule for Frisbee golf at San Juan College Trail

• • July 10: Tentative schedule for hiking Turtle Lake in DurangoJuly 10: Tentative schedule for hiking Turtle Lake in Durango

• • July 31: Youth-assisted service and fellowshipJuly 31: Youth-assisted service and fellowship

• • Aug. 14: Tentative schedule for Back to School BBQ at the Thur’sAug. 14: Tentative schedule for Back to School BBQ at the Thur’s

• • Sept. 11: Tentative schedule for Alpine SlideSept. 11: Tentative schedule for Alpine Slide Please Note: Please Note: Youth summer schedule is dependent on youth communica-Youth summer schedule is dependent on youth communica-tion of interest, availability, and participation.tion of interest, availability, and participation.

Coming Summer 2016Coming Summer 2016:: EEnough. A simple word, really. It means nough. A simple word, really. It means “suffi cient,” “ample,” “as much as is re-“suffi cient,” “ample,” “as much as is re-quired.” It’s a great concept, one that can quired.” It’s a great concept, one that can

lead us to trust and contentment when we realize lead us to trust and contentment when we realize that God is enough. He covers and provides all we that God is enough. He covers and provides all we need. That’s what we see in God’s Word.need. That’s what we see in God’s Word. When all you have is God, you have enough. When all you have is God, you have enough. Not barely what you need to scrape by. He is fully Not barely what you need to scrape by. He is fully suffi cient, often going even beyond what’s re-suffi cient, often going even beyond what’s re-quired.quired. As you read these passages, pull out 1) the As you read these passages, pull out 1) the need, 2) what was required, and 3) how God an-need, 2) what was required, and 3) how God an-swered.swered.

• Exodus 16:1-26• Exodus 16:1-26• Matthew 15:32-38• Matthew 15:32-38• 1 Samuel 17:26-50• 1 Samuel 17:26-50• 2 Kings 4:1-7• 2 Kings 4:1-7• John 6:1-14• John 6:1-14

AsAs I read devotions throughout the weeks and attempt to be closer to God, I often come across I read devotions throughout the weeks and attempt to be closer to God, I often come across articles that strike a cord. Here is yet another article from iDisciple.com that speaks volumes.articles that strike a cord. Here is yet another article from iDisciple.com that speaks volumes.

We live in a world and culture that says We live in a world and culture that says “enough” really isn’t good enough; we must have “enough” really isn’t good enough; we must have more and more and more. We’re trained to be dis-more and more and more. We’re trained to be dis-content. And that discontent reveals a lack of trust content. And that discontent reveals a lack of trust in God, our own failure to put our confi dence in in God, our own failure to put our confi dence in His suffi ciency. His suffi ciency.

• What does “enough” look like in your life?• What does “enough” look like in your life?• What needs are you trusting God to meet suf- • What needs are you trusting God to meet suf- fi ciently? fi ciently?• Where have you found discontent and distrust • Where have you found discontent and distrust creeping into your life? creeping into your life?

In the Bible, when God steps in and does the In the Bible, when God steps in and does the remarkable as He did for Gideon, He often makes remarkable as He did for Gideon, He often makes it clear why He chooses that method: So that His it clear why He chooses that method: So that His people [we] know it’s all His work and not their people [we] know it’s all His work and not their [our] own strength or cleverness or power. Jot [our] own strength or cleverness or power. Jot down ways you’ve seen God be “enough” in your down ways you’ve seen God be “enough” in your own life, and take a moment to praise Him for His own life, and take a moment to praise Him for His suffi ciency.suffi ciency.

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Finance at a Glance...April 2016April 2016Operating Income: $14,501.00Operating Income: $14,501.00Budgeted Operating Income: $18,300.83Budgeted Operating Income: $18,300.83Operating Income minus Budgeted Income: Operating Income minus Budgeted Income: -$3799.83-$3799.83Operating Expense: $17,566.37Operating Expense: $17,566.37Budgeted Operating Expense: $18,221.68Budgeted Operating Expense: $18,221.68Net Operating Income: -$3,065.37Net Operating Income: -$3,065.37

Year-to-DateYear-to-DateOperating Income: $68,971.50Operating Income: $68,971.50Budgeted Operating Income: $73,203.36Budgeted Operating Income: $73,203.36Operating Income minus Budgeted Income: Operating Income minus Budgeted Income: -$4,231.86-$4,231.86Operating Expense: $73,614.45Operating Expense: $73,614.45Budgeted Operating Expense: $72,886.56Budgeted Operating Expense: $72,886.56Net Operating Income: -$4,642.95Net Operating Income: -$4,642.95

Balance SheetBalance SheetOperating Checking Account Balance: -$8,298.43Operating Checking Account Balance: -$8,298.43Total Checking Account Balance: $14,712.37 Total Checking Account Balance: $14,712.37 Building Expansion Fund: $49,349.37Building Expansion Fund: $49,349.37Family Fund: $2,514.77Family Fund: $2,514.77Steward Savings (LCEF) General Fund: $41,717.26Steward Savings (LCEF) General Fund: $41,717.26Scholarship Permanent Fund: $5,118.14Scholarship Permanent Fund: $5,118.14Scholarship Demand Fund: $13,944.25Scholarship Demand Fund: $13,944.25Total Assets: $1,186,566.55Total Assets: $1,186,566.55Total Liabilities: $358,135.90 (includes LCEF mortgage of $355,135.74)Total Liabilities: $358,135.90 (includes LCEF mortgage of $355,135.74)Net Worth (Equity): $828,430.65Net Worth (Equity): $828,430.65

6/12 Dave Richards6/12 Dave Richards

6/13 Jeremy Grabow6/13 Jeremy Grabow

6/19 Lynn Hoppe6/19 Lynn Hoppe

6/19 Billie Isaacson6/19 Billie Isaacson

6/19 Joe Wilkey6/19 Joe Wilkey

6/21 Rick Meyers6/21 Rick Meyers

6/21 Helen Terry6/21 Helen Terry

6/22 Jimmie Fisher6/22 Jimmie Fisher

6/22 Barb Lukow6/22 Barb Lukow

6/22 Kathy Meyers6/22 Kathy Meyers

6/24 Diana Fisher6/24 Diana Fisher

6/26 Mary Kelly6/26 Mary Kelly

6/27 Patrick Roper6/27 Patrick Roper

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Message’by Tom O’Keefeby Tom O’Keefe

OneOne of our daughters begins her countdown to summer the previous fall! She’s a real summer-of our daughters begins her countdown to summer the previous fall! She’s a real summer-lover and can barely wait until the hot weather, lover and can barely wait until the hot weather, blue skies, and fun activities start once again.blue skies, and fun activities start once again.

How about you? Are you a summer-lover, also? Do you How about you? Are you a summer-lover, also? Do you look forward for nine months to get summer kicked off? Is that when look forward for nine months to get summer kicked off? Is that when you schedule your vacation, get your camping/fi shing/hiking gear you schedule your vacation, get your camping/fi shing/hiking gear back in condition? If so, that’s understandable — this part of our back in condition? If so, that’s understandable — this part of our country offers a myriad of things to do outdoors, much of them best country offers a myriad of things to do outdoors, much of them best enjoyed in the summer.enjoyed in the summer. Another feature of this part of our country is that you can fi nd yourself a long way from a worship Another feature of this part of our country is that you can fi nd yourself a long way from a worship service site come Sunday morning, if you’re partaking in outdoor activities. It isn’t hard to be fi fty-plus miles service site come Sunday morning, if you’re partaking in outdoor activities. It isn’t hard to be fi fty-plus miles from a church, and on a rough road at that.from a church, and on a rough road at that. But...don’t miss hearing the word of God! Zion now offers its members the opportunity to worship at But...don’t miss hearing the word of God! Zion now offers its members the opportunity to worship at a time other than our standard 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. In addition to the usual time, worship services, includ-a time other than our standard 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. In addition to the usual time, worship services, includ-ing communion, are also being conducted Sunday evenings at 7 p.m., and on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.ing communion, are also being conducted Sunday evenings at 7 p.m., and on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. Zion’s Sunday worship attendance always dips during summertime. I hope that all of our members Zion’s Sunday worship attendance always dips during summertime. I hope that all of our members who wish to get out and enjoy God’s creation have the chance to do so. I also hope and pray that all of us do who wish to get out and enjoy God’s creation have the chance to do so. I also hope and pray that all of us do so safely and return healthy and reinvigorated. So, if you must miss Sunday morning service at Zion, please so safely and return healthy and reinvigorated. So, if you must miss Sunday morning service at Zion, please

consider taking advantage of the opportunities to “make up” a missed worship service consider taking advantage of the opportunities to “make up” a missed worship service when you return from your travels (there is that passage in Exodus 20:8 about “keeping when you return from your travels (there is that passage in Exodus 20:8 about “keeping the sabbath day holy,” after all.)the sabbath day holy,” after all.)

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

~ Tom~ Tom

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AAlana Nichols continues to keep us in awe! In May, Alana took part in a lana Nichols continues to keep us in awe! In May, Alana took part in a “Wings for Life Run” in Vienna, Austria, where she came away with the “Wings for Life Run” in Vienna, Austria, where she came away with the fi rst-place prize in the women’s wheelchair division with a total “run” of fi rst-place prize in the women’s wheelchair division with a total “run” of

20.85K. Grandmother Joan Vilven says it appears from pictures that the prizes of 20.85K. Grandmother Joan Vilven says it appears from pictures that the prizes of champagne went more on the winners than in them! The race was sponsored by Red champagne went more on the winners than in them! The race was sponsored by Red Bull for spinal cord research and took place in major cities around the world. Alana Bull for spinal cord research and took place in major cities around the world. Alana thanks her friends for donating over $4,000.thanks her friends for donating over $4,000. Yet, that’s not all! In Germany, Alana qualifi ed to race in the 200-meter sprint Yet, that’s not all! In Germany, Alana qualifi ed to race in the 200-meter sprint kayaking at the Paralympics in the fall of 2016. This will be Alana’s fi fth Paralym-kayaking at the Paralympics in the fall of 2016. This will be Alana’s fi fth Paralym-

pics in her third sport. Congratulations!pics in her third sport. Congratulations! And, good news for Brooke Sona! In April, Brooke was And, good news for Brooke Sona! In April, Brooke was crowned Miss Pre-teen New Mexico United States and will compete crowned Miss Pre-teen New Mexico United States and will compete at Nationals the end of July in Las Vegas, Nevada, to represent New at Nationals the end of July in Las Vegas, Nevada, to represent New Mexico. As part of her reign for the year, she must be involved with Mexico. As part of her reign for the year, she must be involved with community work, volunteer, or make appearances. So far, Brooke has community work, volunteer, or make appearances. So far, Brooke has helped with childhood abuse awareness, Victoria’s Voice fundraiser, helped with childhood abuse awareness, Victoria’s Voice fundraiser, Red Day with Keller Williams, and Wiggle and Jiggle Talent Show. Red Day with Keller Williams, and Wiggle and Jiggle Talent Show. She is scheduled to help with the “Love for Thad” suicide awareness She is scheduled to help with the “Love for Thad” suicide awareness walk, something that is very important and close to her heart. If any-walk, something that is very important and close to her heart. If any-one is interested in joining Brooke in this walk, please let her know, or one is interested in joining Brooke in this walk, please let her know, or visit the Desert View Counseling website. The walk takes place June visit the Desert View Counseling website. The walk takes place June 11.11. Congratulations go to two young adults from our congrega- Congratulations go to two young adults from our congrega-tion who are excelling in their university studies. Sierra Lanier was tion who are excelling in their university studies. Sierra Lanier was awarded the $1,000 Jay Pierce Scholarship, which is for Aztec High School graduates attending Eastern awarded the $1,000 Jay Pierce Scholarship, which is for Aztec High School graduates attending Eastern New Mexico State University. Sierra continues to maintain status on the Dean’s List at ENMU.New Mexico State University. Sierra continues to maintain status on the Dean’s List at ENMU. Also on the Dean’s List for academics is Kaylen Jones, who is starting her second semester of Also on the Dean’s List for academics is Kaylen Jones, who is starting her second semester of nursing school at the University of New Mexico. Way to go, Sierra and Kaylen — we’re proud of you!nursing school at the University of New Mexico. Way to go, Sierra and Kaylen — we’re proud of you! Well wishes go to Joan Wood, who recently had shoulder surgery. We pray for a good recovery, Well wishes go to Joan Wood, who recently had shoulder surgery. We pray for a good recovery, especially as Joan faces many challenges on the road to good health. God’s blessings to you. And, please especially as Joan faces many challenges on the road to good health. God’s blessings to you. And, please remember all who are on the prayer list (page 15). And, for us healthy ones — thank you, God!remember all who are on the prayer list (page 15). And, for us healthy ones — thank you, God!

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TThere are a number of people who desire your prayers. here are a number of people who desire your prayers. If you have a name you would like to add, please let us If you have a name you would like to add, please let us know. Conversely, please let us know when you would know. Conversely, please let us know when you would like a name removed from the list.like a name removed from the list.

Somer Love, friend of the O’Keefes, cystic fi brosisSomer Love, friend of the O’Keefes, cystic fi brosisRoger Linke, Luwana Scribner’s brother, cancerRoger Linke, Luwana Scribner’s brother, cancerLilly Phillips, great-grandniece of the Esaus, leukemiaLilly Phillips, great-grandniece of the Esaus, leukemiaDebbie Mobley, daughter of Virginia Schlueter, leukemiaDebbie Mobley, daughter of Virginia Schlueter, leukemiaMarie Humphrey, sister of Virginia Schlueter, stroke and dementiaMarie Humphrey, sister of Virginia Schlueter, stroke and dementiaSue Gehrke, former member, cancerSue Gehrke, former member, cancerAspen Thompson, granddaughter of the Fishers, health issues related Aspen Thompson, granddaughter of the Fishers, health issues related to pregnancy to pregnancyGilbert Huntsman, son-in-law of Virginia Schlueter, cancerGilbert Huntsman, son-in-law of Virginia Schlueter, cancerSteve Dye, friend of the Neels, in serious condition after a motorcycle Steve Dye, friend of the Neels, in serious condition after a motorcycle crash crashMatt hew Brinkley, son of David & Zola, cancerMatt hew Brinkley, son of David & Zola, cancer

Friends & Relatives:Friends & Relatives:

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. ~ 1 John 5:14according to his will, he hears us. ~ 1 John 5:14

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