A Message from Rev. Richard D. Gould
Welcome to worship at Ranchos Presbyterian Church - We will follow the latest public health order. Passing the Peace, Collection of the Offering and other activities will be modified.
With Love,
Rev. Richard D. Gould , Pastor
News from Ranchos Session
The Annual Congregational Meeting was held on Sunday, January 26th following our worship service and opened with prayer. Rev. Gould recognized the Elders from the Class of 2024, Sadie F. Boyer, and Andes Vigil and thanked them for their dedication and service. Rev. Gould also thanked all committee chairpersons and members for their leadership and assistance in the ministry of the church. A list of the committees and their members is in the church directory. Annual reports were presented, and members were invited to ask questions or make comments and recommendations. The reports included:
Renovation Update
The following renovations have been completed:
Thanks for your support, patience, prayers and understanding during this entire process.
Celebration
On August 13, 2024 we celebrated 132 years of God’s faithfulness. We have been so blessed! We welcomed all members, friends and guests as we came together to give thanks for our Ranchos Presbyterian Church.
August 7, 2025 we will celebrate 133 years of God’s Faithfulness at Ranchos Presbyterian Church;
by His Grace, for His Glory we worship our Lord and Savior. August 7, 1892 - August 7, 2025.
Congratulations Rev. Richard D. Gould on your 54th Pastoral Anniversary— June 6, 1971 - June 6, 2025
We honor you for your tireless perseverance in serving our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Your ministry has touched and made a difference in the lives of so many and has blessed us beyond measure!
May God Bless You and Mary to continue His work! - Ranchos Presbyterian Church
Welcome to worship at Ranchos Presbyterian Church - We will follow the latest public health order. Passing the Peace, Collection of the Offering and other activities will be modified.
With Love,
Rev. Richard D. Gould , Pastor
News from Ranchos Session
The Annual Congregational Meeting was held on Sunday, January 26th following our worship service and opened with prayer. Rev. Gould recognized the Elders from the Class of 2024, Sadie F. Boyer, and Andes Vigil and thanked them for their dedication and service. Rev. Gould also thanked all committee chairpersons and members for their leadership and assistance in the ministry of the church. A list of the committees and their members is in the church directory. Annual reports were presented, and members were invited to ask questions or make comments and recommendations. The reports included:
- Pastor’s Letter;
- Worship;
- Christian Education;
- Mission;
- Fellowship & Member Care;
- Buildings & Grounds;
- El Descanso Cemetery;
- Stewardship
- Women’s Missionary Society;
- Women’s Missionary Society Financial;
- Budget & Finance;
- Treasurer’s Financials;
- 2025 Annual Budget
- Rev. Gould’s Contract and
Renovation Update
The following renovations have been completed:
- New handicap accessible bathrooms have been added;
- a new storage room has been added;
- a handicap accessible walkway and portal have been added;
- we have upgraded the ceiling of the east portal along the fellowship hall and office;
- the sanctuary and fellowship hall roofs have been repaired and a new maintenance product has been applied;
- we have repaired updated the bell tower.
- we have replaced the windows in the sanctuary on the west wall;
- re-stuccoing the church building;
- installing a security fence and gate and
- Parking lot Drainage improvements including handicap parking spaces were completed.
- Thank you, Rev. Gould for the beautiful church signs! They were a long time coming, but they are installed and look wonderful! Acorn Graphic artist, Martin Melendez did the work and donated the installation of the main church sign, the welcome to worship section and the church parking sign. The Session approved the design which was presented for approval by Committee members Sadie F. Boyer and Denise Ortega. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to worship!
- landscaping
Thanks for your support, patience, prayers and understanding during this entire process.
Celebration
On August 13, 2024 we celebrated 132 years of God’s faithfulness. We have been so blessed! We welcomed all members, friends and guests as we came together to give thanks for our Ranchos Presbyterian Church.
August 7, 2025 we will celebrate 133 years of God’s Faithfulness at Ranchos Presbyterian Church;
by His Grace, for His Glory we worship our Lord and Savior. August 7, 1892 - August 7, 2025.
Congratulations Rev. Richard D. Gould on your 54th Pastoral Anniversary— June 6, 1971 - June 6, 2025
We honor you for your tireless perseverance in serving our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Your ministry has touched and made a difference in the lives of so many and has blessed us beyond measure!
May God Bless You and Mary to continue His work! - Ranchos Presbyterian Church