March 2021
A Special Supplement to the
Roswell Daily Record
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Support remains strong at First United Methodist Church
By Juno Ogle Roswell Daily Record
Resilient is a word the Rev. Laird Cross uses to describe the congregation at the First United Methodist Church throughout the last year. “Their faith and their loyalty, their support to the congregation has remained strong. The people that we think of as strong supporters of the church have perhaps become stronger,” Cross said. He and his wife, the Rev. Tina Cross, are co-senior pastors at the church, 200 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The strength of support comes not just from long-time members, but also from newer members who have a strong commitment to their faith, he said. “They’ve been very, very loyal and very faithful,” he said.
Easter 2020 was the first parkinglot and online services the church conducted after state health orders restricted the size of public gatherings, Cross said. Each attracted about one-third the number of their usual gatherings. In July, the parking-lot sermons moved back into the sanctuary, observing COVID-safe practices. “Our numbers worshipping in person have grown somewhat,” he said. Some of the church’s small groups have also been meeting virtually. Cross said he expects to see more people at Easter services based on their experiences at Christmas. “We had two services, thinking that we could have smaller crowds at each one rather than one large
crowd,” he said of the Christmas service. “There were folks that came to that service that we had not seen pretty much since March and that obviously went out of their way to come to that service. “We expect the same thing at Easter, too,” he said. “This is beyond the normal Christmas and Easter folks, it’s regular, stable members that had not felt like it was safe to come.” There are members of the congregation, particularly older ones, the church has had to make more of an effort to reach, Cross said. For those with internet access, a weekly email newsletter was started along with the services online. For those who are not online, that meant reaching out through the U.S. mail with a printed newsletter or a
DVD copy of the week’s sermon. “We’ve also systematically tried to keep track of folks that we haven’t seen for a while or heard from or don’t know what’s happening with them. We actually have a couple of staff members that are tasked with that,” he said. “We just kind of called people and asked them if they were OK and that sort of thing,” he said. Cross said that even as restrictions ease, the church will continue to offer its congregation a virtual service. “As a church we made the decision to actually upgrade our technology and to have a better-looking service online and have it be more reliable as far as sound quality, picture and all of that,” he said.
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Easter traditions meet digital tech at local churches
Submitted Photo Senior Pastor Rick Hale of Grace Community Church says the pandemic and its health restrictions had a “silver lining” in encouraging the church to increase its ways of reaching people.
smartphones.
ogy, which involved posting a recording
December when stricter health restric-
Senior Pastor Rick Hale of Grace
of the service later on Sundays, to now
tions were in place. The pandemic-re-
Community Church on West Mescalero
include livestreaming and social media
lated changes also have meant that the
Road said his planned message comes
events. He said it took a lot of work,
choir doesn’t sing, but Guthrie said an
from the Biblical verses that promise
technology and skill to create broad-
organist still provides live music and a
“joy cometh in the morning.”
casts where both sermons and music
few song leaders perform each week.
“The whole idea is that we can feel
are of the quality that people appreci-
The COVID-era also led First Pres-
it is very dark during night, but joy co-
ated. Now technology in churches is
byterian to increased use of technol-
meth in the morning,” Hale said. “Just
here to stay, he said.
ogy. Now it streams services live on
like on Good Friday, it was pretty dark
“It has been a huge help for us,” he
Facebook and YouTube.
and on Saturday it was pretty dark, but
said. “So many people, for whatever
About half of the congregation has
then joy came with the resurrection.”
reasons, cannot come or do not want
chosen to attend at the church, Guthrie
He said that the message has an
to come to in-person services.”
said, while the other half is opting for
additional meaning this year, as many
Pastor John Guthrie of First Pres-
the online services.
people are seeing a return to normalcy
byterian Church on West Third Street
after a year of hardships due to CO-
said his church is offering both online
one method is preferable over the oth-
VID-19, including no in-person Easter
and in-person as well.
er, especially at the current time.
services or gatherings last year.
He said the congregation has been
“We are trying to meet the needs of
Grace Community will hold three
meeting at the church again since May
those who don’t feel comfortable at-
in-person services on Saturday, April
2020 for its 10 a.m. Sunday service. In-
tending in person and those who do,”
3, at 6 p.m. and on Sunday, April 4, at
person service was discontinued for a
Guthrie said. “We are trying to serve
9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. As is the case
time around Thanksgiving and in early
the two populations as best we can.”
most weeks, the 9 a.m. service will be
By Roswell Daily Record
streamed live on the church’s Face Two local pastors say that they will honor the centuries-old Easter tradition at the same time that they embrace the modern technological changes sped up by coronavirus concerns and public health restrictions. The pastors intend to reach people with the resurrection message whether those people are gathered in pews or watching the screens of computers or
book page and website, www.roswellgrace.com, with a recording of the live service posted after 2 p.m. on the web-
He said that he does not believe that
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How to navigate Easter celebrations in the era of social distancing
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Holidays have been celebrated differently since the outbreak of COVID-19 in late 2019. Easter was among the first major holidays to be celebrated differently in 2020, and celebrations likely won’t return to normal in 2021. Celebrations and social distancing make strange bedfellows. However, it’s possible for people to safely celebrate Easter with their loved ones. • Watch virtual Mass together. Though it might not be the same as attending Mass in person together as a family, watching virtual Mass together can allow families to engage with their faith alongside one another. If the weather permits, use a projector and set it up out-
In-Person, on Facebook Live, and YouTube Masks & Social Distancing Observed
side so families can safely watch in the backyard. Make sure everyone wears masks and keeps their distance. If the weather is not cooperating, families can still watch Mass together, even if they’re not gathered in the same space. Set up a family Zoom call via a smartphone or laptop and then ask all on the call to watch a live stream of Mass on another device. • Take Easter brunch outside. An outdoor brunch provides another way for families to gather this Easter without compromising their health. Brunch makes more sense than dinner since it can be eaten in early afternoon when the weather is likely to be warmer than it will be at dinnertime. Heat lamps can add some warmth to outdoor Easter brunches.
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• Host an egg hunt in the backyard. The Easter egg hunt is one tradition that need not be sacrificed during the pandemic. Easter egg hunts traditionally take place outdoors, and children can wear masks like many are already doing when going to school or participating in sports and other extracurricular activities. • Host an Easter movie night. Families isolating and spending the day with only those in their own households can watch a movie that commemorates their Christian faith. Various films are set around Easter, including the classic “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (1965) starring Max von Sydow and Claude Rains and the more recent “Risen” (2016), which focuses on efforts by a Roman military tribune
named Clavius (Joseph Fiennes) who is tasked with investigating what happened to Jesus Christ’s body after the Crucifixion. Families can embrace some old and new traditions as they celebrate Easter in the era of social distancing.
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Holy week celebrates the origins of the Eucharist
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The Eucharist is a central component of the Christian faith. During the Eucharistic celebration, the sharing of bread and wine, which many Christians believe symbolizes the actual body and blood of Christ after the process of transubstantiation, takes place. The Easter season is a key time to reflect on the origins of sharing communion and the Eucharist. Church teaching and Biblical study says the origin of the Eucharist occurred at the Last Supper of Jesus, which is commemorated on Holy Thursday. According to the religious resource The Catholic Tradition, the Last Supper in the New Testament set the course for the tenets of the
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Christian faith. Christian liturgies ex-
In like manner also the chalice,
a symbol for his blood and would be
ist because Jesus Christ told people
after He had supped, saying: This
poured out for their sins to be for-
to do what he had done, in memory
chalice is the new testament in My
given, indicates Bible Study Tools.
of him.
Blood: this do ye, as often as you
Additional Christian traditions which
The most detailed account of the
shall drink, for the commemoration
emerged during the Last Supper
first sharing of the Eucharist is found
of Me. For as often as you shall eat
include the washing of feet. Jesus
in St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corin-
this Bread, and drink the Chalice,
washed his disciples’ feet as an ex-
thians, which predates the Gospels.
you shall show the death of the Lord,
ample to be servants to all.
St. Paul 1 Corinthians, Chapter 11,
until He come.
From the Last Supper on, faithful
offers nearly verbatim the terminol-
Jesus and his disciples gathered
Christians follow the guidance of Je-
ogy used in today’s Apostolic liturgy.
on the first day of Passover for the
sus Christ, and the Eucharist is the
St. Paul’s words read:
Last Supper. In addition to sharing
central component of masses within
For I have received of the Lord
food and wine, Jesus explained that
many Christian churches. Keeping
that which also I delivered unto you,
one in their midst would betray Him
this feast renews repentance and
that the Lord Jesus, the same night in
and another would deny knowing
people’s faith in Jesus’ blood and
which He was betrayed, took bread,
Him.
sacrifice.
and giving thanks, broke, and said:
Jesus also explained to the dis-
Easter is an opportunity to dive
Take ye, and eat: This is My Body,
ciples how the bread was a symbol
deeper into the Christian faith and
which shall be delivered for you: this
of his body and would be broken
the meanings behind the tenets of
do for the commemoration of Me.
for them. In addition, the wine was
Christianity.
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Passover is a celebration of freedom
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Passover is a Jewish celebration that begins this year at sundown on March 27 and ends on April 4. Passover typically occurs around the same time as Christian Easter. In 2021, the holidays overlap and share April 4 as the culmination of
prayer for Jews and Christians. According to the religious resource My Jewish Learning, Passover is a festival of freedom that marks the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and their freedom from slavery. The term “passover,” which is also known as “pesach,” coordinates to a key moment in religious history. According to texts, the Egyptian Pharaoh refused to liberate the children of Israel, despite requests from Moses and his brother, Aaron. The pharaoh was warned that his people and he would be punished if the pharaoh did not comply. Persistent and obstinate in his refusal, Pharaoh was subjected to 10 plagues, each of which was more devastating than the previous one. These plagues included blood, frogs, bugs,
flies, pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and finally the demise of all firstborn males. To be spared the penultimate devastation, Israelites were instructed to sacrifice a lamb for a meal and to mark their doors with its blood. The Lord would see the blood and pass over that household, sparing the occupants’ sons. Because Passover is so symbolic, Passover seders, which take place either on the first Friday or both the first and second Friday of Passover, feature many traditions. Some traditions may need to be modified to maintain health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is customary to read the Haggadah at the seder table, but celebrants who cannot come together may share these important stories, blessings
and songs via an online video chat. In addition, if Passover celebrants cannot make it to the store or find all of the ingredients for their seder plates, substitutions may need to be made. Traditionally, an egg, bitter herbs, a shank bone, parsley, haroset (chopped mixed nuts, fruits and cinnamon), and lettuce are included. Celebrants can even experiment with making unleavened bread at home if necessary. If horseradish for a bitter herb is unavailable, any item that can cause tears, such as ginger or raw lemon, may be substituted. Passover is an important part of Jewish history and a holiday that is celebrated each year with vigor.
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The meaning of Palm Sunday Metro Creative
Easter Sunday is the most sacred day on the Christian calendar. A celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion
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Upon Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem,
that, because palms are blessed,
the townspeople who revered him
they cannot simply be discarded
showered him with praise, and some may even have thrown palm at his feet in front of him to pay homage.
as trash. In fact, palms are sometimes collected by churches and incinerated. The resulting ashes
on Good Friday, Easter Sunday
Palms
meaningful
are then used to create the ashes
marks the culmination of the Lent-
symbol for Christians. Upon ar-
en season, a 40-day period when
riving at church on Palm Sunday,
that will be used on Ash Wednes-
Christians across the globe reflect
Christians are given palms before
on their faith and make sacrifices
proceeding to their seats. These
to honor the ultimate sacrifices
palms are blessed at the beginning
made by their God.
of Palm Sunday Mass, and many
notes that it is acceptable to bury
The final week of Lent is known
Christians ultimately fashion their
the palms.
as Holy Week, and the week be-
palms into small crosses.
gins with Palm Sunday, the final
Palms can be kept in a home for
Palm Sunday marks the begin-
Sunday before Easter. According
the year, though Christians who
to Catholic Online, Palm Sunday
cannot do that can return them to
commemorates the triumphant ar-
their church. That’s important to
endar, Palm Sunday is steeped in
rival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem.
note, as Catholic Online indicates
meaningful tradition.
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Why Good Friday is ‘good’
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people use it today. According to Christianity.com,
Christians
commemorate
the
the word “good” might be the re-
crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good
sult of an older name once used to
Friday, which is the Friday before
commemorate Good Friday, which
Easter Sunday. Christians believe
Christians believe is one of the ho-
that Jesus Christ was flogged and
liest days of the year. Christianity.
abused in other ways en route to his
com notes that Good Friday was
crucifixion, which ultimately ended
once referred to as “God’s Friday.”
with his death. So why would such
That name, the theory suggests,
a day ever be commemorated with
gradually evolved into “Good Fri-
the word “good”?
day.”
There are different theories as
Many practicing Christians do
to how the word “good” came to be
not question the name Good Friday,
used in connection with the day that
feeling that the day, while one of sol-
commemorates the crucifixion of
emn commemoration, also marks
Christ. In a 2014 article for the BBC,
the beginning of the celebration of
a senior editor with the Oxford Eng-
the Resurrection of Jesus Christ,
lish Dictionary, Fiona MacPherson,
traditionally been used to designate
servance is held. So in that context,
a celebration that culminates two
noted that the adjective “good” has
day or season in which religious ob-
“good” is not used in the way many
days later on Easter Sunday.
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Explaining the Easter vigil
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1. Service of Light
2. Liturgy of the Word
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also renew their baptismal promises during this portion of the Eas-
Easter is the most significant date
The atmosphere in the church
During the Liturgy of the Word,
on the calendar for Christians across
is noticeably different during the
readings are chosen from among
the globe. A celebration of the belief
Service of Light, when all lights
seven Old Testament and two New
in the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
are turned out and the tabernacle
Testament
passages. All nine
The Mass resumes during the
Easter serves as the foundation of
is empty. The Service of Light be-
need not be read, but three from
Liturgy of the Eucharist, and spe-
the Christian faith. So it’s no surprise
gins outside the church and a new
the Old Testament must be read.
cial prayers are inserted during
that a day as significant as Easter is
fire is lit and blessed upon enter-
CatholicCulture.org notes that the
the Eucharist prayer. According
steeped in such incredible tradition.
ing. A Paschal candle is prepared
Gloria is sung before the reading
to CatholicCulture.org, the whole
The Easter vigil is one such tradi-
and the priest lights the candle
of the Epistle of the Romans, while
church is called to join at the sac-
tion. According to CatholicCulture.
from the new fire. The candle is
Alleluia is sung before the Gospel.
rificial table that Christ prepared
org, the vigil is a liturgy celebrated
processed through the church as
on the eve of Easter Sunday, a day
each celebrant lights his or her
known as “Holy Saturday” within the
own candle from the Paschal can-
During the Liturgy of Baptism, the
church.
dle, which symbolizes Christ. The
Easter water is blessed and new
The celebration of Easter includes
CatholicCulture.org notes that the
Easter proclamation is then sung,
members are welcomed into the
many inspiring traditions. The Eas-
Easter Vigil is divided into four parts,
explaining the significance of Eas-
church through the ceremony of
ter vigil is one such tradition that the
each with their own unique charac-
ter.
baptism. The faithful in attendance
faithful participate in each Holy Sat-
who have already been baptized
urday.
teristics and traditions.
ter vigil. 4. Liturgy of the Eucharist
for Christians during his death and 3. Liturgy of Baptism
resurrection.
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Finding faith during Easter celebrations
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For many Christians, modern Easter celebrations would not be complete without bonnets, bunnies and colored eggs. As fun as those components can be, Christianity is at the heart of Easter, which is the most important date on the Christian religious calendar. Easter Sunday marks the culmination of events that shaped the beliefs and teachings of an entire faith. Easter marks the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred within days of his crucifixion and burial. The New Testament indicates that the Resurrection of Jesus is one of the chief tenets of the Christian faith and established Jesus as the Son of God. Easter is an example that God will righteously judge the world by sacri-
ficing His son for the sins of others. And any person who chooses to follow Jesus receives everlasting life thanks to Christ’s Resurrection. Easter is linked to the Jewish celebration of Passover due to its proximity on the calendar and the fact that Jesus was Jewish. The Bible states that Jesus participated in the Passover meal during The Last Supper. At The Last Supper, Jesus identified the matzo (bread) and wine as his body and blood, soon to be sacrificed and shed. Christians believe The Last Supper marked the first transubstantiation, or the turning of bread and wine into the actual substance of Christ’s body and blood. This also was the first celebration of the Eucharist and Holy Mass that would become another core component of the Christian faith. Easter is a time of great celebra-
tion that is preceded by Lent, a weeklong period of reflection, prayer and repentance. The days immediately prior to Easter are commonly referred to as Holy Week. This encompasses Palm Sunday and lasts through Holy Thursday (the day of The Last Supper), Good Friday (when Jesus was crucified and placed in the tomb), and Holy Saturday (the 40-hour-long vigil that the followers of Jesus Christ held after his death and burial). On Easter Sunday, four women, including Mary Magdalene, went to Christ’s tomb to anoint his body with spices and oils. They found the tomb was empty and were met with an angel who told them that Jesus had been raised from the dead. A biblical account in John 20:1416 indicates that Mary Magdalene was the first to speak with the risen
Jesus. She mistakes Jesus for a gardener and says to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him, “Rabboni!” In regard to his apostles Simon Peter was the first to see the risen Christ. Easter is a time of joy and celebration, and a great opportunity for Christians to immerse themselves in their faith.
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What is the ‘good news’?
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The term “good news” is often used by Christians in reference to their faith. Good news is at the heart of Christianity, and it has both symbolic and literal meaning in reference to the New Testament. According to the online biblical reference Bible Odyssey, “good news” is the literal translation of the Greek word “euangelion.” It also can be interchanged with gospel, which is “good spiel” or “godspel,” which means good news. New Testament authors offer that the good news means the salvation and liberation from sin and estrangement from God. The Apostle Paul summarized the gospel, and in turn the good news, in this way: Now, brothers and sisters, I want to
remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you
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Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. Christians believe Christ’s death symbolizes the ultimate sacrifice and paved the way for Jesus’ resurrection. The death and resurrection — proving that their would be life after death for the faithful — became the core tenet of the Christian faith. Everyone who accepts the gospel and has faith in God will receive salvation in the Kingdom of Heaven. Easter celebrations are important to Christians because this holiday is the most meaningful on the liturgical calendar. Easter highlights the good news in its most potent form.
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Easter trees make festive spring decorations ing right now that trees are for an
For
person
bons and Easter eggs. Pussy wil-
entirely different Christian holiday,
branched out with his own Osterei-
low branches work well, though any
you are both right and wrong. Even
erbaum tradition. Volker Kraft deco-
branches can stand in.
though trees may be more widely
rated an apple tree on his property
associated with Christmas, Easter
in the town of Saalfeld, Germany,
When decorating Easter trees,
trees are an increasingly popular
adding more eggs each year as the
and festive tradition that trace their
tree grew larger. The tradition came
roots to Germany.
to an end in 2015. At one point the
The Easter tree is known as
tree held 10,000 eggs, all hand-
Ostereierbaum in Germany and is
crafted by Kraft and his family. How-
a centuries-old custom. Eggs are
ever, a tree in Rostock, Germany
hung on outdoor tree branches and
held the Guinness World Record for
bushes or are placed on cut branch-
tree with the most eggs — a display
es displayed inside. While the tradi-
of 80,000.
tion is traced to Germany, German-
While Easter trees are typically
influenced locales like Hungary,
more modest than Kraft’s tree, the
Poland, the Czech Republic, and
displays can be as large or as small
Decorating an outdoor tree also is
the Pennsylvania Dutch region of
as one desires. Many Easter trees
possible and very visible. It can be a
Easter is coming and it’s time
the United States also are popular
consist of a few branches placed in
great way to share Easter blessings
to put up the tree. For those think-
places for Easter trees to appear.
a vase decorated with flowers, rib-
with others in the community.
Metro Creative
50
years,
one
families can use plastic eggs or even real ones. Using a sharp knife or needle, make two small holes in a raw egg. Blow out the inside of the egg until the shell is hollow. Then decorate the egg and thread a ribbon through the holes so it can be hung on the tree. If desired, place sweet Easter treats, such as chocolate eggs or pastel-colored cupcakes, under the Easter tree.
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Easter Worship & Celebrating
SEE Y OU OUTS IDE! ROSWELL PARKS AND RECREATION
42 facilities 600+ Acres •
Miles of walking & biking trails
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Nancy Lopez Golf Course
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J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary
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Bicycle rental at the Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center
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Cielo Grande skate park
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Cahoon Park tennis courts
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Disc golf at Enchanted Lands Park
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Backstops located all over town
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Woof Bowl Dog Park
KEEP ROSWELL
BEAUTIFUL
CELEBRATE 2021
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ARBOR DAY SEEdling Giveaway
KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL
WHEN: Saturday, April 17 9am-11am WHERE: Cielo Grande Recreation Area Drive-through contactless delivery. Limit one bag per vehicle.