by the members with help from many friends across the Presbyterian Church. The community continues to change as families return after an absence of many years, challenged to continue the ministry, handing on the gifts that were given many years ago: knowledge of the Bible, and the certainty of God's unfolding purpose for their lives. References El Rito Presbyterian Church, 1879–2004 Transcribed July 18, 2004, from the 125th anniversary service bulletin by Jane Atkins Vasquez Presbyterian churches in New Mexico Buildings and structures in Mora County, New Mexico Spanish-American culture in New Mexico