Spirituality

Pastor Granillo: Finding Happiness

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO

Los Alamos

Charles Spurgeon said, “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” I dare say most of us can relate to that. As I put more years behind me, I find that I appreciate what I have more than I used to and that I make a greater attempt to enjoy those things I do have before I lose them.

The romantic love that caused me to pursue my wife, the moments that my kids want to hang out, the ability to comfort friends; all these things mean more to me now than they used to and as such they also make me happier. But I also know, like the rest of the world, that these things Read More

Knights Of Columbus Fish Fries Begin Friday

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IHM News:
 
The popular Lenten Friday night fish fries hosted by the local Knights of Columbus are in full swing again at Karen McLaughlin Hall next to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Canyon Road. 
 
The Knights will serve fish with coleslaw, wild rice or fries and dessert with tea, lemonade/limeade, or coffee for $10 for an adult meal and $7 for a kid’s meal. Grilled cheese sandwiches with fries also are available for $7. 
 
The fish fries will run 5-7 p.m. each Friday through April 3.
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United Church Of Los Alamos: Mexico Mission Auction March 21

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UCLA News:
 
The United Church of Los Alamos has announced their Mexico Mission Auction date, changing the date from a Sunday to a Saturday.
 
The event will take place March 21 with a silent auction at 2 p.m., followed at 3 p.m. with a live auction. The funds will send students and sponsors to build homes for the poor during spring break.
 
Items can be donated to the church by calling 505.662.2971.
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Infinity Squared Music Presents Spoken Lead Singer Matt Baird In Los Alamos Concert Tuesday Evening

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Spoken lead singer Matt Baird performs at 7 p.m., Tuesday. Courtesy photo

INFINITY SQUARED MUSIC News:

Don’t miss this concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Matt Baird, lead singer for Spoken, has come from Iowa by way of Texas to do an acoustic show at New Beginnings Fellowship for a $5 cover fee.

This event is the third show in six months, brought to you by a new Los Alamos community group, represented by the name Infinity Squared Music and coordinated by local Phil Jacobson.

The name was born out of the first show (September 2014), where nationally-acclaimed Everfound performed at White Rock Baptist Read More

Pastor Granillo: Prayerfully Human

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos
 
Praying is one those things that, if we are honest, most of us feel or have felt very uncomfortable about doing, especially in public.
 
I remember the first time I prayed with my wife Trina; it felt about as natural as square dancing did in junior high. Perhaps this is because we’re not exactly sure what prayer is really for or how it is supposed to be done.

I mean, if God knows everything, then why do we need to pray? And if He doesn’t, then does He really have the power to do anything anyway? What are we allowed to pray for? Do we need to include certain words to

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Young Disciples Of FUMC Donate ‘Bear Blanket Bags’ To Los Alamos Fire Department

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Firefighters accept Bear Blanket Bags from the Young Disciples of FUMC. Courtesy photo

FUMC News:

No one is too small to make a difference!

Feb. 8, Los Alamos firefighters packed the parking lot at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) with their fire engines and rescue equipment. 

However, rather than responding to an emergency, the firefighters came to celebrate. This past year the Young Disciples of FUMC collected pennies, dimes, nickels, quarters or anything they could get their hands on to fund a new ministry called “B3,” which stands for Bear Blanket Bags. 

Along with the help Read More

Temporary Farewell To Generations Contemporary Worship Band—But Not The Service!

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The Gospel of Matthew is the opening book of the New Testament of the Bible. Courtesy/biblescripture.net
 
By LISA ROTHROCK and MOTHER ALICIA POPE
TOTH

So long, farewell, adieu! The Generations band will be going on hiatus after this Sunday evening’s service, Feb. 22, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church—at least for a while.

BUT that doesn’t mean the service (or the great food) is going anywhere! We will be experimenting with different formats and directions, and we welcome you to join us and provide input. Bring a friend!

Have you ever wondered about the Scripture in Matthew, where Jesus Read More

Pastor Granillo: Freely Human

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

Having dealt with addictions and other struggles in my own life, I know how tempting it can be to compromise with slave masters for the sake of comfort. I know what it is like to convince yourself and others around you that you are a not a slave, but a willing partner.

I know what it is like to sacrifice in order to escape bondage and then to consider the possibility that maybe it wasn’t the slave master’s fault but your own for being weak; and that if you are strong enough then you can go back to that lifestyle, not as a salve, but as a willing participant in full control. I know Read More