First Presbyterian Church, Twin Falls Idaho What Difference Does a Decade Make? Can you believe that we have been in ministry together now for 10 years? This past July marks the beginning of our eleventh year together as congregation and pastor. While ten years isn’t all that much, in comparison to our congregation’s 111-year-history, still, there is a lot that we have experienced together. Worship: we have gathered together for over 500 Lord’s Days of worship at 10 a.m. along with special services for church holidays and two different seasons of Lord’s Day worship at 8 a.m. for Morning Prayer as well as at 5 p.m. for Fireside Café. Christian Nurture this fall we will launch our 10 th year of LOGOS while we continue to offer a number of Bible studies and adult classes on Sunday mornings along with various studies and groups throughout the week. Pastoral Care: our ten years together have seen baptisms, weddings, funerals, a three month sabbatical and new members joining us along with families and friends moving out of the area or on to other congregations throughout the Magic Valley. Mission Work: we have filled an “Ark” worth of animals for Heifer International, provided assistance for numerous people through CAMP, cared for the congregation through the Board of Deacons, fed the hungry, housed 4K for Cancer, and spread Christmas Joy. Building & Grounds: we have seen our church outfitted with a new kitchen, stained glass windows, all-new exterior windows, windows in the classroom doors, a new roof over the old Scout Room, and plans for Building #3 being leased to Acorn School. These are just a few of the things we have done together over the past ten years and are continuing to pursue today; where else is God leading us? AUGUST 2016 PASTOR PHIL’S MESSAGE Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pastor’s Message.….……......... Session….…………....……….……... Deacon’s Corner.................... Presbyterian Women…..……... Kendall Presbytery………………. Adult Ministries….……….…...... Chrisan Nurture……...……..…. Birthdays & Anniversaries..... Scotch Shop..….…………….….... Worship Schedule………….…... Calendar …….……...……..…..….. THE TRUMPET
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First Presbyterian Church, Twin Falls Idaho
What Difference Does a Decade Make?
Can you believe that we have been in ministry together now for 10 years? This past July marks the beginning of our eleventh year together as congregation and pastor. While ten years isn’t all that much, in comparison to our congregation’s 111-year-history, still, there is a lot that we have experienced together. Worship: we have gathered together for over 500 Lord’s Days of worship at 10 a.m. along with special services for church holidays and two different seasons of Lord’s Day worship at 8 a.m. for Morning Prayer as well as at 5 p.m. for Fireside Café. Christian Nurture this fall we will launch our 10th year of LOGOS while we continue to offer a number of Bible studies and adult classes on Sunday mornings along with various studies and groups throughout the week. Pastoral Care: our ten years together have seen baptisms, weddings, funerals, a three month sabbatical and new members joining us along with families and friends moving out of the area or on to other congregations throughout the Magic Valley.
Mission Work: we have filled an “Ark” worth of animals for
Heifer International, provided assistance for numerous people through CAMP, cared for the congregation through the Board of Deacons, fed the hungry, housed 4K for Cancer, and spread Christmas Joy. Building & Grounds: we have seen our church outfitted with a new kitchen, stained glass windows, all-new exterior windows, windows in the classroom doors, a new roof over the old Scout Room, and plans for Building #3 being leased to Acorn School. These are just a few of the things we have done together over the past ten years and are continuing to pursue today; where else is God leading us?
AUGUST 2016
PASTOR PHIL’S MESSAGE
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pastor’s Message.….……......... Session….…………....……….……... Deacon’s Corner.................... Presbyterian Women…..……... Kendall Presbytery………………. Adult Ministries….……….…...... Christian Nurture……...……..…. Birthdays & Anniversaries..... Scotch Shop..….…………….….... Worship Schedule………….…... Calendar …….……...……..…..…..
THE TRUMPET
SESSION MINUTES Session Minutes cont. New Business:
Pastor Phil has been asked about being
Moderator-Elect for Kendall Presbytery. Shirley
moved that Session approve his acceptance of the
request. S&P
Rene moved we do not have a called meeting in July
and the August meeting be moved to August 23rd (4th
Tuesday) due to Pastor Phil’s vacation. S&P.
Linda Foreman moved to hold August 28thworship at
11 am in courtyard for a celebration of the Church’s
Birthday and our ten years of ministry between pastor
and congregation. S&P
Scripture Reading: Luke 9:51-62 Would-Be
Followers of Jesus
Committee Reports:
Board of Deacons: Pastor Phil reported on the
Deacons help with the Mead funeral.
Building & Grounds: Terry Nelson reported on
further saving on new LED lamps. 4K for Cancer
will be here Tuesday June 28th.
Worship: Darlene Annen & Linda Foreman reported
on the contribution cards for people to put in the
collection plates. Christmas decorating in a new way
is being discussed. Andrew concert raised
approximately $700 which will be used to refurbish
and add to the bell choir room. The piano in that
room needs to find a home. Ideas are being
considered to find new choir members. Banners will
be replaced for July. July 21 is “quiz the pastor”
Sunday.
Mission: Robin Olszynski reported on the meeting in
the pines the last weekend in July (contact Louise
Lanting), 4 K for Cancer on June 28th will serve them
two meals.
Treasurer’s Report by Bob Parkinson: The Peace
collected $1005.00. We keep 40%.
Prayer at the Close of Day
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55.
Linda Tuley, Clerk of the Session
June 2016 Stated Session Meeting
June 21st 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Room
Opening Sentences for Evening Prayer from “Glory
to God” page 28.
Present: Moderator, Phil Price; Elders: Robin
Olszynski, Darlene Annen, Margie Howard, Shirley
Harris, Rene Horner, Terry Nelson, Darryl Noren-
berg, Linda Parkinson, and Linda Foreman, Linda
Tuley, Clerk, Bob Parkinson, Treasurer. Absent:
Judy Pollow, Jerry Green, and Linda Howar ab-
sent.
Clerk of Session:
Darlene moved to accept minutes of the May Stated
Meeting as printed, S&P. Minutes of the called
meeting June 5th were not yet available.
Membership Actions: Shirley moved to remove
David Mead from the rolls (death date 6/9/16) S&P
Psalm –16 “Song of Trust and Security in God”
Old Business:
Terry Nelson gave an update on status of Acorn
School’s use/renovation of FPC. He gave the latest
figures we have from the city for what they would
require to refurbish building 3 to accommodate
Acorn School to rent from us. There are other
additional items we would need to complete, along
with their cost estimates.
A straw poll favored continuing the inquiry. Ses-
sion has committed up to $50,000 from reserves, a
$50,000 maximum matching donation has been
offered and the congregation would need to cover
the balance. That amount might qualify for the
innovation grant or a loan from the Presbytery,
which they have been encouraging participation in
recently.
We need to learn what potential extra costs beyond
$90,000.00. Terry will continue working on that,
Rene will look at the innovation grant and Darlene
will look at other potential educational grants.
Continuing Education reading was Reaching People
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN -Please join us for fellowship & food! Thursday August 18th @ 10am in The Church Courtyard!
Come and bring a friend!
SCOTCH SHOP NEWS
The Scotch Shop will be opening with wonderful bargains on August 7th for the church and August 10th for the public. Come see all our new merchandise!
SHOES FOR SCHOOL Circle 5 has voted to continue our local mission project which involves providing school shoes and socks for children of all ages in Twin Falls. We are asking the congregation for their help. Last year, this generous congregation donated 109, $20.00 Payless Shoe gift cards. WOW! THANK YOU!!! Again this year with the money donated, Payless Shoes gift cards in the amount of $20.00 will be purchased and donated to the At-risk Services Coordinator. She will disperse them on an as need basis. This service was very much appreciated last year. The shoes we provide bring smiles to many children who, for the first time have new shoes and socks for school.
We have received numerous thank you notes as well as a personal visit from JoAnn Gemar, At Risk Coordinator and Bill Brulotte, Director of Federal Programs for the Twin Falls School District to express their thanks and to present us with a certificate of appreciation. Thank you again for your generous giving. You are awesome!
**If you would like to donate, we have donation baskets on the tables in the fellowship room downstairs or you may contact Darlene Annen. We will be accepting donations through August 16th. School starts August 18th. Cash and checks are both accepted.
Checks written payable to:
1. First Presbyterian Church
2. Shoe project must be written on the memo line
Shoes that were being worn by a recipient
before our gift.
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Adult Ministry JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY
Sunday 8:30 am Adult Sunday School with Rev Phil Price
Bible Study—Monday Group 1:30 pm in the Church Library with Bob Parkinson
Tuesdays 10:30am At Bridgeview, led by Bob Parkinson
Fellowship Book Club
Will meet at Peking, Thursday August 25th at noon. Book: “ The Readers of Broken Wheel Recomment” by
Katrina Bivald
WOWS (Women Offering Women Support)
will meet at SIPS, Tuesday August 9th at 7pm
Men’s Breakfast 7am, Wednesday August 10th and 24th at Idaho Joe’s
for breakfast and topical discussion.
Cooks Night Out
BIRTHDAYS
Anniversaries
George & Melanie Halsell 8/4
Lawrence & Tina Flournoy 8/13
Bob & Barb Powers 8/19
Mark & Cyndie Koffer 8/20
Gary & Barb Bratt 8/20
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Dorothy Daisher
Monica Youree
Aryn Probasco
Ian Probasco
Colleen Miltenberger
Barb Powers
Scott Hawk
Virginia Byram
Ashley Geist
Dan Preucil
Will Preucil
Megan Haner
Esther Kinnear
Elias Halsell
Ruth Mes
Nickolas Sharp
Andrew Ippolito
Judy Wright
Terri Miller
Elbert Davis
Allan Frost
Paige Hatch
**LOGOS is coming!**
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Sunday 10 a.m. Preaching Schedule
August 7th 12th Sunday after Pentecost & Communion (Separate Elements) First Reading: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 The Acceptable Sacrifice Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 The Meaning of Faith & Faith of Abraham Sermon Title: “Stepping Out on Faith” August 14th 13th Sunday after Pentecost
Mark Crothers Preaching August 21st 14th Sunday after Pentecost Mark Koffer Preaching August 28th 15th Sunday after Pentecost & Hymn-Sing Old Testament: Jeremiah 2:4-13 The Plea to Repent Psalm: 81:1, 10-16 God’s Appeal to Stubborn Israel Epistle: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Service Well-Pleasing to God Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Humility and Hospitality
Sunday Service Schedule
8:30am Adult Class in Library
8:30 am Choir 10am Worship in
Sanctuary 10 am Children’s Sunday School
-Nursery Care Available-
Please join us for fellowship
following service.
Proposed Memorial for David Mead Paid for by memorial funds
Expand patio to sunny areas to
allow for greater comfort and
use for longer periods of the
year.
Existing
Patio
New
DRM Bird Bath New
Grass
New
NEW
BUSH
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THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Fifth Avenue North Twin Falls, ID 83301 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TWIN FALLS, IDAHO
83303-0523 PERMIT #178
USPS PAID
The TRUMPET is a monthly newsletter of the First Presbyterian Church in Twin Falls Idaho. If you would like to submit an article or announcement or make comments and/or suggestions call Jennifer Bryant at 208-733-7023 or email: [email protected].
THIS CHURCH EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN WORD AND ACTION IN THE TWIN FALLS AREA AND THE WORLD. EMPOWERED BY THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, WE WILL BE A LIVING EXAMPLE OF GOD’S LOVE IN THE WORLD.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Fifth Avenue North Twin Falls, ID 83301 Reverend Phil Price (208)733-7023 Office email: [email protected]
Sunday Service Schedule
8:30am Adult Class 10am Worship in Sanctuary
10 am Children’s Sunday School
-Nursery Care Available-
Please join us for fellowship following service.
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