Presbyterian Men
The Presbyterians Men's group meets the last Saturday of every month in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 in the morning. This informal and fun group begins their meetings by enjoying delicious refreshments. Then they share devotions, pray, and discuss events in their lives as well as events happening at the church. In addition, many stay after the meeting to participate in the Buildings and Grounds committee meeting to give feedback and ideas regarding church facilities to ensure the church is running smoothly. If you would like to participate you can either just show up to this welcoming group or you can contact the Presbyterian Men Moderator.
Officers for 2020
Moderator: Eli Lopez
Vice Moderator: Abel McBride
Secretary/Historian: Reme Molo
Treasurer: Elefio Montoya
Moderator of Search Committee: VACANT
Moderator: Eli Lopez
Vice Moderator: Abel McBride
Secretary/Historian: Reme Molo
Treasurer: Elefio Montoya
Moderator of Search Committee: VACANT
Officers for 2019
Moderator: Eli Lopez
Vice Moderator: VACANT
Secretary/Historian: David Lopez
Treasurer: George Huggins
Moderator of Search Committee: VACANT
Moderator: Eli Lopez
Vice Moderator: VACANT
Secretary/Historian: David Lopez
Treasurer: George Huggins
Moderator of Search Committee: VACANT
Presbyterian Men of Second are:
- Showing leadership is assisting the whole church in understanding itself as a Christian body with internal (in the local congregation) and external (in the larger church structure) connections/relationships. They are to be commended for leading the congregation in these efforts.
- Continuing to assist the church with the ordinary work of building maintenance which allows our facility to serve the congregation and the community with a sense of hospitality…there’s nothing like a clean, well running home to welcome the stranger and the friend.
- Probing their faith together through serious and honest conversation about their lives in faith. Their willingness to share at a deep and personal level sets a tone of openness within the congregation without those conversations needing to repeated. It contributes to the palpable presence of God’s Spirit that is so easily encountered at Second Presbyterian.
In 2017, PM initiated visits to five churches in the Presbytery of Santa Fe:
Embudo PC, Dixon NM
Emmanuel PC, Peñasco NM
Smith Memorial PC, Truchas NM
San Rafaela PC, Mogote NM
The visits are to encourage each other in our Faith and Worship.
For 2018, PM plans to visit five more churches in the Presbytery of Santa Fe:
Westminster PC, Gallup NM
Ranchos PC, Ranchos de Taos NM
Mora (and Chacon) PC, Mora NM
First PC, Belen NM
Datil PC, Datil NM
Embudo PC, Dixon NM
Emmanuel PC, Peñasco NM
Smith Memorial PC, Truchas NM
San Rafaela PC, Mogote NM
The visits are to encourage each other in our Faith and Worship.
For 2018, PM plans to visit five more churches in the Presbytery of Santa Fe:
Westminster PC, Gallup NM
Ranchos PC, Ranchos de Taos NM
Mora (and Chacon) PC, Mora NM
First PC, Belen NM
Datil PC, Datil NM
BYLAWS OF PRESBYTERIAN MEN OF
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of the organization shall be Presbyterian Men (PM) of Second Presbyterian Church
The name of the organization shall be Presbyterian Men (PM) of Second Presbyterian Church
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES
Section1: The basic purposes of the PM of Second Presbyterian Church are:
Section1: The basic purposes of the PM of Second Presbyterian Church are:
- To lead men into a vital relationship to (with) Jesus Christ;
- To develop their understanding of the mission of the Church and to assist their congregations in nurturing men of the Church to mature discipleship;
- To involve men of all racial/ethnic backgrounds and men of all ages.
- To encourage men in the Church through their commitment to Christ to fulfill the ministry to which men are called in their families, in their daily work, and in their ministry to other people in the community and in the world.
- To enable men to understand their identity in Christ;
- To deepen the spiritual life of men through Christian fellowship that finds expression in mission; i.e. Menaul School cleanup, luncheons, and Youth Groups;
- To cultivate participation in programs and projects enabling men to serve Christ in their Congregation and in their communities;
- To develop effective leadership skills which men can use to fulfill their ministries wherever they are;
- To equip men to meet the mission needs and social challenges of the world.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Members shall be all men who choose to participate in, or be supportive, of PM of Second Presbyterian Church in any way.
Members shall be all men who choose to participate in, or be supportive, of PM of Second Presbyterian Church in any way.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS OF PM SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:
ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE
Officers shall work to fulfill the purpose, principles and business of PM of Second Presbyterian Church:
Section I: The search Committee shall present at the November meeting, names of men to be elected as officers of the PM of Second Presbyterian Church.
Section II: The term of office shall be for one year, with privilege of re-election.
Section III: the Officers of PM of Second Presbyterian Church shall be Moderator, Vice- Moderator, Secretary/Historian, Treasurer, and Moderator of the Search Committee. The Moderator will have authority to appoint members-at-large for specific responsibilities, should the need arise.
Section IV: Elected officers of PM of Second Presbyterian Church will be members of Second Presbyterian Church and of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE
Officers shall work to fulfill the purpose, principles and business of PM of Second Presbyterian Church:
Section I: The search Committee shall present at the November meeting, names of men to be elected as officers of the PM of Second Presbyterian Church.
Section II: The term of office shall be for one year, with privilege of re-election.
Section III: the Officers of PM of Second Presbyterian Church shall be Moderator, Vice- Moderator, Secretary/Historian, Treasurer, and Moderator of the Search Committee. The Moderator will have authority to appoint members-at-large for specific responsibilities, should the need arise.
Section IV: Elected officers of PM of Second Presbyterian Church will be members of Second Presbyterian Church and of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF PM OFFICERS
Section I: The Moderator shall preside over all meetings and all gatherings of PM of Second Presbyterian Church. He shall receive communications on behalf of the organization and shall be the direct link to PM in the Presbytery of Santa Fe and presbytery men of other Judicatory of Presbyterian Church (USA).
Section II: The Vice-Moderator shall preside in the absence of the Moderator or at his request. If the Office of the Moderator shall become vacant between elections, he shall complete the Moderator's term. He shall coordinate the annual Men's Dinner. He shall also assist the Moderator as requested.
Section III: The Secretary/Historian shall maintain and preserve the current and historical records of PM of Second Presbyterian Church.
Section IV: The Treasurer shall have knowledge and understanding of the receipts and disbursements of the operating funds of PM of Second Presbyterian Church. He shall oversee the annual budget. He shall distribute pledge cards and keep a record of the members giving and provide a year-end statement of giving. He shall make financial reports at all PM meetings. He shall make an annual financial report available to the Session of the Church. He shall submit the books to be audited at the end of the year by the Session's audit committee.
Section V: The Moderator of the Search Committee shall chair the Search Committee and present for election the names of men called to leadership positions in PM of Second Presbyterian Church.
Section I: The Moderator shall preside over all meetings and all gatherings of PM of Second Presbyterian Church. He shall receive communications on behalf of the organization and shall be the direct link to PM in the Presbytery of Santa Fe and presbytery men of other Judicatory of Presbyterian Church (USA).
Section II: The Vice-Moderator shall preside in the absence of the Moderator or at his request. If the Office of the Moderator shall become vacant between elections, he shall complete the Moderator's term. He shall coordinate the annual Men's Dinner. He shall also assist the Moderator as requested.
Section III: The Secretary/Historian shall maintain and preserve the current and historical records of PM of Second Presbyterian Church.
Section IV: The Treasurer shall have knowledge and understanding of the receipts and disbursements of the operating funds of PM of Second Presbyterian Church. He shall oversee the annual budget. He shall distribute pledge cards and keep a record of the members giving and provide a year-end statement of giving. He shall make financial reports at all PM meetings. He shall make an annual financial report available to the Session of the Church. He shall submit the books to be audited at the end of the year by the Session's audit committee.
Section V: The Moderator of the Search Committee shall chair the Search Committee and present for election the names of men called to leadership positions in PM of Second Presbyterian Church.
ARTICLE VI - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS OF PM OF SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Officers shall:
The Officers shall:
- Conduct an annual review and evaluation based on goals of the year just completed.
- Set goals and objectives for the new program year.
- Discover and utilize the gifts from members.
- Be responsible for an ongoing educational program for men based on their spiritual needs.
- Provide an opportunity to support the mission of the PC(USA) through giving, education, global awareness and other means.
- Be responsible for the preparation of an Annual Budget for authorization of expenditures.
- Maintain accountability to, and relationships with, the Session through an annual report which includes a financial report, and shall establish a fiscal year consistent with governing body.
- Maintain relationships with other judicatory of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and to develop relationships with other community groups and the needs of the community.
ARTICLE VII - FINANCES
The program of the PM of Second Presbyterian Church shall be financed through Men's pledges and a yearly fund raiser. Each man shall be encouraged to pledge through PM of Second Presbyterian Church.
The program of the PM of Second Presbyterian Church shall be financed through Men's pledges and a yearly fund raiser. Each man shall be encouraged to pledge through PM of Second Presbyterian Church.
- Men's mission support for local and the worldwide missions of the PC(USA), Homeless Shelters, APS clothing bank, school supplies.
- PM of Second Presbyterian Church shall support the operating budget of PM.
ARTICLE VIII - GATHERINGS
PM of Second Presbyterian Church shall meet monthly on the prior Saturday of each month before Session Meeting for fellowship, information, inspiration, advocacy, and to conduct business. Officers shall be elected at the November meeting of each calendar year and installed in December. Officers will take office following their installation.
PM of Second Presbyterian Church shall meet monthly on the prior Saturday of each month before Session Meeting for fellowship, information, inspiration, advocacy, and to conduct business. Officers shall be elected at the November meeting of each calendar year and installed in December. Officers will take office following their installation.
ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended at any gathering by two-thirds vote of those present and voting, provided notice of the proposed amendments have been submitted, in writing, to the members at least thirty (30) days prior to the gathering, at which they will be voted on. They may also be amended by three-fourth's vote without prior notice. These Bylaws may be suspended by a two- thirds vote of those present and voting, provided notice of such suspension has been submitted in writing to the members thirty (30) days prior to the gathering, at which it will be voted on, or a three fourths vote without prior notice.
These Bylaws may be amended at any gathering by two-thirds vote of those present and voting, provided notice of the proposed amendments have been submitted, in writing, to the members at least thirty (30) days prior to the gathering, at which they will be voted on. They may also be amended by three-fourth's vote without prior notice. These Bylaws may be suspended by a two- thirds vote of those present and voting, provided notice of such suspension has been submitted in writing to the members thirty (30) days prior to the gathering, at which it will be voted on, or a three fourths vote without prior notice.