Capital Campaign Publications Archive




  • WEDNESDAY: August 27, 2025
    Take a moment or two and stand in front of the large tree on the wall at the end of the lobby next to the double door into the fellowship hall. This is the artwork of Liz Bushma and Betty Gobeille on behalf of the Capital Campaign Committee. Please enjoy the tree and the animals, and know that our church family has made incredible progress on the three year campaign. Even though we have raised the $400k goal, we have not completed all the necessary projects on God’s house. The work has been more challenging in a post-COVID world.


  • THURSDAY: July 31, 2025
    Rev. Frank Yates' Sermon: SUPREME IN ALL THINGS, July 13, 2025, Colossians 1:1-14. So today let us celebrate that our Risen Savior is also the Lord of our lives. Every single nook and cranny. No exceptions. From head to foot and everything else in between. Lord of all. Supreme in all things. A Lord and Savior who loves us with an everlasting love. A Lord and Savior who wants all of you. Friends in Christ, this is our calling and this is our challenge. Thanks be to God. Amen


  • MONDAY: June 9, 2025
    We are very happy to have welcomed Menaul School seniors to God’s House at RRPC, and glad our church could support their Baccalaureate service. From Hannah (Chaplain, Menaul School): On behalf of myself, Menaul School faculty, staff, administration, and students; that I want to express our gratitude for allowing us to hold our Baccalaureate service at your church. The setting was beautiful, there was ample room (even if a little tight!), and the parking lot was big enough for our bus and all our cars! Additionally, your hospitality and the kindness you showed us when we were there was palpable and deeply felt. We are thankful for you.


  • FRIDAY: April 25, 2025
    The repairs and upgrades to the church floors will take place in May!! We are in Year 3 of the capital campaign which we dedicated to all the very serious repairs in our almost 40-year old church facility – God’s House indeed. The flooring project affects many rooms in the church, and hence affects everyone who uses RRPC. Please be careful and understanding. When all is said and done the capital campaign will probably raise close to $500k in these three years.


  • SATURDAY: February 15, 2025
    Pastor to the People, from Rev. Dr. Frank Yates: Seeing our building as a ministry, Share Your Care ministry, New Horizons Band, facility use discussion. Also Capital Campaign information, all of which prepares us to welcome others to RRPC! "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Psalm 127:1"


  • WEDNESDAY: January 1, 2025
    Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church needs $400,000 in repairs. The church is 35 years old and needs major repairs to prepare it for another 35 years. The Capital Campaign Committee is asking for donations of $1,000 to $10,000. To donate, visit www.capital@rrpchurch.org or call the church at 505-892-6664.


  • WEDNESDAY: November 13, 2024
    Elaine Isaacs discussion. We will miss her! R.I.P. Elaine and Tom were charter members of the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church beginning in 1986, Elaine was proud of the work she was accomplishing with the Capital Campaign. Elaine was expressive and known for her kindness and her generous spirit.


  • THURSDAY: October 24, 2024
    As of 5:30pm Monday afternoon, the parking lot was paved. The south lot can be used tomorrow morning. The west lot will still be cooling for 24 hours. For more information, please reach out to Bill Shanklin , 505.918.3380. The Capital Campaign Committee -- Betty, Elaine, Leah, Pat, Denise, Sue, and Bob.


  • TUESDAY: September 24, 2024
    Parking Lot Replacement Project as of Sep 24th. Official start date is Monday, Oct 14th. Work will proceed in an organized fashion, combining sidewalk concrete work, curbing, and the asphalt -laying processes. Park in the street, if possible, since there will be trucks and other large machines moving about.


  • THURSDAY: August 15, 2024
    Caring for God's House - Together is a 3-year campaign to raise money for the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. The campaign is being led by the church's pastor, Pastor Kathy. The church is raising money for new HVAC units, interior floor and carpet, and the Stucco. A tree in the narthex shows the progress of each project.


  • MONDAY: June 24, 2024
    Pastor Kathy's tenure at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church comes to an end. The Capital Campaign Committee recognizes the guidance she has given us throughout the process. Pastor Kathy encouraged us to think "outside the box" as we determined the best way to achieve our fundraising goal. Her foresight helped us define the job of the Capital campaign Committee and identified the need for a Project Management Team.


  • THURSDAY: June 6, 2024
    Nathan's concert on Saturday May 25 is a wonderful example. Approximately 35 people attended, donating a total of $465 to the parking lot/lighting project. Currently, the total cost is estimated at $128K. We now have about $107K available toward the project. Everyone who visits the church in the evening will be especially thankful for the new lighting.


  • MONDAY: May 13, 2024
    Parking lot is the focus of task at hand! The initial plan for the $400k was to fund enough extra for capital repair reserves. We don't have enough cash in the bank to complete the parking lot. Now we are asking for the Second Mile funds that have not been promised to Capital Campaign repairs so far.


  • MONDAY: May 6, 2024
    Two of our original five projects: roof and HVAC are DONE! Message from Pastor Kathy, parking lot discussion, what's involved, other parts of the project, how long will it take, how much will it cost? Other related topics as well are discussed.


  • TUESDAY: April 23, 2024
    Caring for God's House is raising money for a new parking lot at Rancho Rancho Presbyterian Church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The parking lot will provide a red carpet welcome to all who come to the church. The first impression of that welcome is in the parking lot, says the church's pastor.


  • WEDNESDAY: April 17, 2024
    Caring for God's House - Together. Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th St SE, Rio rancho, NM 87124, (505) 892-6664. Capital Campaign Committee -- Betty, Elaine, Leah, Pat, Denise, Sue, and Bob.Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain, Psalm 127:1.


  • MONDAY: April 8, 2024
    Capital Campaign will be hosting small group gatherings to discuss funding opportunities for the second project: replacing the parking lot. Each small group will consist of 8 -12 people. The first gathering is set for Apr 24 in the evening, and we are offering a variety of dates to include anyone who may want to participate (Apr 27, 30 & May 4).


  • MONDAY: March 11, 2024
    Discussion of our youth, Scholarship Committee (Don Underwood), Faith Formation For Children (Dave Shambach). Excellent discussion on both of these topics.


  • MONDAY: February 12, 2024
    Pizza supper followed by a time for working jigsaw puzzles as a team. The team that finishes first wins! Food, fellowship and fun! Sponsor ed by the Youth and Nancy Leffler! All for a suggested donation of $15 to support the Capital Campaign. Watch for the sign -up sheet in the narthex.


  • TUESDAY: February 6, 2024
    The Capital Campaign Committee of Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church is raising funds for a new church. The committee is asking for donations of $400k to $500k. The church is located at 1004 24th St SE, Rio Rancha, NM 87124. For confidential support call the Samaritans or visit a local Samaritans branch.


  • MONDAY: January 29, 2024
    Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church in New Mexico is in need of $400,000 to fund five capital need projects. The Capital Campaign Committee has raised more than $300,000 in pledges so far. The first project is replacing 2 HVAC units, small/main roof, parking lot, and repainting the stucco.


  • MONDAY: January 8, 2024
    Elaine and Tom were charter members of Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. Elaine is serving as Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee. The committee is trying to raise $400,000 to replace the church's aging building. The group's slogan is "Caring for God's House - Together!"


  • MONDAY: December 18, 2023
    Caring for God's House - Together is a fundraising effort for Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. The goal is to raise $400,000 to make the church safer and healthier for families and friends making use of the building. The church received gifts, honorariums and memorials in the last year - many of which were designated for "Caring For God's House."


  • TUESDAY: December 5, 2023
    Donation information from Presbytery. Express your gratitude to God and your congregation with a gift to your church. Each person's financial situation is different and you will want to consider the type of assets and the gift plan that will be most effective for your situation. Discussion on types of assets for gifts to Capital Campaign.


  • MONDAY: November 13, 2023
    Caring for God's House - Together, excerpt from the October 8 sermon from the Pastor. Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46 discussion and Pastor Kathy's message to the congregation.


  • WEDNESDAY: November 8, 2023
    Message from the Pastor: Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46. Discussion of Pastor Kathy's sermon. Jesus tells a beautifully crafted parable about a vineyard owner and tenants. Jesus loves us enough to want us to fully enjoy the fruits of the kingdom. Jesus loved the Pharisees and refused to give up on them.


  • SUNDAY: November 5, 2023
    Message from the Pastor: Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16. Discussion of Pastor Kathy's sermon. Why do we have the need to be better than others. The Kingdom of God is about valuing people equally regardless of how the world values them.


  • MONDAY: September 25, 2023
    Getting to know church membership-- Dave Shambach's Interview: Attraction to RRPC, rewarding activity, memories, character of RRPC, success stories, and the future of RRPC. Also Pastor Kathy's reflection on Dave's impact.


  • MONDAY: September 18, 2023
    Gratitude, The GAP (Give, Act, Pray), replacing the now-failing HVAC units, we are approximately $30K short of cash hence the GAP request.


  • MONDAY: September 11, 2023
    This Sunday, Sep 17, we are celebrating the First Year of the Capital Campaign after worship. The food will be unbelievable, spread around Fellowship Hall. The band "Truth Be Told" will perform during our celebration. We have $308K pledged and $140K received (with $136K of that from pledges).


  • TUESDAY: September 5, 2023
    Rancho Rancho Presbyterian Church is celebrating the First Year of its Capital Campaign after worship. The logo for the campaign is a green tree and the phrase, 'Caring for God's House - Together' Each leaf on the tree holds the name of a member of RRPC. At this time, there are 9 different animals. All are native to New Mexico!


  • MONDAY: August 28, 2023
    Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church is celebrating its first year of a capital campaign. The project is to install new HVAC units for the narthex, offices, fellowship hall and library, as well as a new roo f. The new units are expected to arrive between the end of October and the start of November.


  • TUESDAY: August 22, 2023
    Getting to know church membership-- Phyllis Rasmussen's Interview: Interview with Phyllis June 2023 - charter member. Attraction to RRPC, rewarding activity, memories, character of RRPC, success stories, and the future of RRPC. Also Pastor Kathy's reflection on Phyllis' impact.


  • MONDAY: August 7, 2023
    Getting to know church membership-- Bill Cox' Interview: Attraction to RRPC, rewarding activity, memories, character of RRPC, success stories, and the future of RRPC. Also Pastor Kathy's reflection on Bill's impact.


  • TUESDAY: August 1, 2023
    The object is to fill the Bingo card. If you get all the answers right, you are eligible for a prize. Deadline for turning in your Bingo card is August 20. Below is the card to print or pick up a copy at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. The Capital Campaign Committee -- Liz, Betty, Elaine, Leah, Pat, Denise, and Bob.


  • MONDAY: July 24, 2023
    Join the Capital Campaign Committee and the youth of the church after worship, on July 30, for the premiere of the first in a series of films. The film stars Phyllis Rasmussen, Bill Cox, Marjorie Davison, Dave Shambach; and was produced by Savannah, Chela, Nico, and Riley. There will be special refreshments - popcorn, mini candy.


  • MONDAY: July 17, 2023
    Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The church is looking to raise $400K to build a new church building. The Church has raised $306K so far, 76% of the $400k planned for the project. There are 5 projects planned: roof repair, new HVAC units, parking lot,


  • MONDAY: July 10, 2023
    The Word proclaimed through music programs. Discussion and comments from Cyndie Tidwell and Bill Shanklin. "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain." Psalm 127:1.


  • TUESDAY: June 20, 2023
    We begin this edition of the News with reflections from Tony Morgan. Tony is the Founder and Lead Strategist of The Unstuck Group. Tony's perspective, thoughts and proposed theme for RRPC Capital Campaign.


  • MONDAY: June 5, 2023
    Capital Campaign Committee launches "Season of Gratitude" from Pentecost to mid-September. Members are encouraged to write notes, make phone calls, send e -mails or have personal conversations in which they let others know how much they are appreciated. The questions for this round are: How do you express thankfulness to your fellow congregants? What activities of the church are you?


  • MONDAY: May 22, 2023
    The Men's Breakfast group has been meeting for over 24 years on the first Saturday of the month, except for a brief hiatus during COVID. The original goal was to provide a means of fellowship, meeting new members and providing information about the various programs and activities of the church. We now enjoy delicious, hearty and varied breakfasts. We'll look for you.


  • MONDAY: May 15, 2023
    Elaine's remembrance, continued.


  • MONDAY: May 1, 2023
    Elaine Isaacs is a member of the Capital Campaign Committee at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. Isaacs has written a three-part series on the church. Part 2 of the series is titled "Walk through the church" Part 3 is "Caring for God's House" and will be published on May 1.


  • MONDAY: April 24, 2023
    Elaine's remembrance: A wonderful discussion in this document concerning Elaine, also other topics: In the entryway is a box for collecting needed supplies as well as office manager and pastor use of space.


  • TUESDAY: March 28, 2023
    Santa Fe will send each New Mexico taxpayer $500 this year. Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church could use some of that windfall to help get to their $400,000 Capital campaign goal. Such a gift would make a big difference! We know inflation has impacted our expenses. Consider using it to enlarge your pledge to RRPC.


  • MONDAY: March 20, 2023
    The Holy Spirit at work here at RRPC! The Capital News launched in October 2022 as part of the Capital Campaign of RRPC. Safe and secure space is discussed in this document for AA, Al-Anon, Guardians of the Children, and others. Did you realize we have established so many relationships within God's community?


  • MONDAY: March 13, 2023
    Meet the Project Management Team! These are the super members of our congregation who will guide your money into this most necessary major repair and others at RRPC. Financial Report early March information, also it is critical how much money is in the bank.


  • MONDAY: February 27, 2023
    Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem, free from outside influence. There are 475 such groups in the Albuquerque metro area. One meets at our church. The goal is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. The 12 Steps are a set of spiritual principles and the Traditions are traditions but are not rules.


  • MONDAY: February 13, 2023
    Storehouse West (SHW) is a local ministry near and dear to the hearts of RRPC. Help wanted at SW, donations needed, SW information. Storehouse West is led by Jacqueline Villaescusa, the Executive Director.


  • MONDAY: February 6, 2023
    What is a pledge: Are you new to pledging? Discussion focuses on pledging, the Pledge Drive, financial considerations, and the many ways to pledge. Also pledging vs. donating.


  • SUNDAY: January 29, 2023
    Pastor Kathy's note from From the Pastor's Heart article in an earlier Witness. Capital Campai gn Update. Pastor Kathy introduced the Guardians of the Children to the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. This group are individual "bikers providing assistance and protection for abused children". The group presented the church with a check for almost $1,200 for their capital campaign.


  • MONDAY: January 23, 2023
    A Valentine Paint Night to support the Capital Campaign has been set for Friday, Feb 3rd, from 6:30pm. Our guest at the annual meeting of the congregation on Sunday Jan.29 will be Maggie Harmon.


  • MONDAY: January 16, 2023
    T shirts are a fundraiser for the Caring for God's House - Together campaign. Use the order form in this email or on the RioRanchoPresbyterianChurch.org website. Adult sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL. Kids will get an adult Small unless otherwise designated.


  • MONDAY: January 9, 2023
    Chaplain Corps is a group of 4 to 12 people who meet at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. They are a great group of listeners who invite folks who are experiencing the worst days of their lives to unburden themselves by telling their stories. The chaplains come from every walk of life, and where they serve is just as varied.


  • MONDAY: January 2, 2023
    20 participants with proceeds of $395, yea! (Lots of happy little snowmen but we missed Bob Ross.) We may have a repeat in February if folks are interested. T-shirts will be distributed over the holiday! New orders will be possible in the New Year - look for Liz taking orders after worship in the narthex by the giant & colorful tree.


  • SUNDAY: December 18, 2022
    Year end is upon us! Each person's financial situation is different and you will want to consider the type of assets and the gift plan that is most effective in our situations. Discussion focuses on personal considerations for giving to the Capital Campaign as well as RRPC in general.


  • SUNDAY: December 4, 2022
    Friday, Dec 9, 6 -8:30pm Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th St SE, Rio rancho, NM 87124. Register today, only 16 canvases available! Fundraiser for Caring for God's House. All supplies, some instruction, and food provided.


  • SUNDAY: November 27, 2022
    This is a very important and exciting moment in the life of Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church! The Session has approved a 3-year $400,000 Capital Campaign, starting in October. Discussion in this document centers on reasoning concerning the validity of the Capital Campaign program. Very importantly, each one of us should consider our personal response to the campaign.


  • SUNDAY: November 20, 2022
    Today we'll introduce you to Share Your Care, a non-profit adult day service, the largest day service in NM. RRPC is one of the locations used by this organizations. Discussed in this document are the goals of Share Your Care.


  • SUNDAY: November 6, 2022
    The New Horizons Band started in 2008 with 8 people and probably started rehearsing at RRPC in about 2016. Our mission is to provide a music outreach to particularly the older adult who once played in their youth, and to those who always wanted to play an instrument. The band has grown over the years, more than just in number.


  • SUNDAY: October 30, 2022
    Al-Anon discussion: Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. We are the current stewards of this building, and in that role we believe it is important to share that space with the community. Alateen, a part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers) whiose lives have beed affected as well by someone else's drinking.


  • SUNDAY: October 16, 2022
    Sunday Oct. 16 the 3 year Capital Campaign was launched. Conversation between Elaine and Denise is the highlight of this document. Committed to pledge is already $100,000. Watch the tree in the narthex for updates!