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First Presbyterian Church, Twin Falls Idaho

What Is Lent? Every year, it seems, someone wants to know “What is Lent?” and

“Why do we commemorate it?” In an effort to answer these questions, I would like for you to consider an excerpt from the Companion to the Book of Common Worship (Geneva Press, 2003 110-111).

What we hear during Lent is that the way of the cross,

the way to Easter, is through death. To appropriate the new life that is beyond the power of death means we must die with Christ who was raised for us. To live for Christ, we must die with him. New life requires a daily surrendering of the old life, letting go of the present order, so that we may embrace the new humanity. “I die every day!” asserts Paul (1 Corinthians 15:31). Resurrection necessitates death as a preceding act. The church’s peculiar Lenten claim is that in dying we live, that all who are baptized into Christ are baptized into his death. To be raised with Christ means one must also die with Christ. In order to embrace the resurrection, we must experience the passion of Jesus. The way of the cross, the way to Easter, is through death of the “old self.” In dying, we live.

Therefore, at the beginning of Lent, we are reminded

that our possessions, our rulers, our empires, our projects, our families and even our lives do not last forever. “You are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19). The liturgies throughout Lent try to pry loose our fingers, one by one, from presumed securities and plunge us into unknown baptismal

waters, waters that turn out to be not only our death tomb but surprisingly our womb of life. Rather than falling back into nothingness, we fall back on everlasting arms. Death? How can we fear what we have already undergone in baptism?

It is the power of the resurrection on the horizon ahead

that draws us into repentance toward the cross and tomb. As we move into Lent, in worship on Sundays and through studying

John: The Gospel of Light and Life by Adam Hamilton on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays I hope you will come to not only know the

meaning of Lent but also, that you will continue growing into the hope of our faith; new life forevermore through the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

FEBRUARY 2016

The Trumpet

PASTOR PHIL’S MESSAGE

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pastor’s Message.….……......... Session….…………....……….……... Presbyterian Women…..……... Kendall Presbytery………………. From The Heart….……….…...... Christian Nurture……...……..…. Birthdays & Anniversaries..... Worship Schedule………….…... Calendar …….……...……..…..…..

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SESSION MINUTES Session Minutes cont. Fellowship: Jerry Green is looking to add a few new

coffee cups. Linda Foreman volunteered Circle 5 to provide some. Mission: Robin Olszynski reports that they started giving

out many of the gift certificates for Christmas meals. He ap-proached Swensen’s and came up with gift certificates, and Swensen’s contributed 10% of what our church provided.

Personnel: Rene Horner had nothing to report. Nominating: Jerry Green reported that nominating

was blessed. Stewardship & Finance: Darryl Norenberg reported that

Finance met twice on the consideration of the budget proposal. Treasurer’s Report: Bob Wright gave his final financial

report. Joys and Concerns were offered. Phil closed the meeting in prayer at 9:21. Linda Tuley, Clerk of Session

Called Session Meeting Sunday December 13, 2015 Present: Jerry Green, Darlene Annen, Kathy Price, Daryl Noren-berg, Robin Olszynski, Rene Horner, Bob Parkinson, Bob Wright and Phil Price. Phil called the meeting with prayer at 11:45. Discussion was held regarding mission gift cards being distributed by staff members. Jerry Green moved to reaffirm Phil as head of staff and with full confidence of the Session, S&P. The meeting was closed in Prayer at 12:15. Kathy Price, Clerk Pro-tem FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of TWIN FALLS IDAHO Sunday, December 13, 2015 Stated Congregational Meeting Moderator, Pastor Phil Price, opened with prayer at 11:05 AM. A quorum of the congregation was present. Jerry Green, Chairman of Nominating, thanked his committee, con-sisting of Rick Horner, Herma Watson, Bob Parkinson, Rene Horn-er and Phil Price (ex-officio member). Jerry then presented the fol-lowing slate of officers: Deacons Class of 2016 filling the one year unexpired terms—Susan Harris and Rick Horner Class of 2018—Tina & Laurence Flournoy, Wendy Nielsen and Cheryl and Seth Wheeler. Ruling Elders Class of 2016 filling the one year unexpired terms: Shirley Harris and Linda Parkinson Class of 2017 filling a two year unexpired term: Judy Pollow Class of 2018: Margie Howard, Linda Howar, Linda Foreman and Jerry Green (2nd term). Chris Talkington moved nominations cease. S&P Terry Fletcher moved to elect the slate of officers presented, S&P. Phil Price closed the meeting with prayer at 11:10 am. Linda Tuley, Clerk of Session

December 2015 Stated Session Meeting

December15th, 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Room Phil gave the Opening Prayer, For Courage in Christ’s Mission. Present: Moderator, Phil Price; Elders: Robin Olszynski, Mark Koffer, Kathy Price, Rene Horner, Darlene Annen, Darryl Noren-berg, and Jerry Green plus Linda Tuley, Clerk, and Bob Wright, Treasurer. In addtion, incoming Elders Margie Howard, Shirley Harris, Linda Howar, Linda Forman, Linda Parkinson and Judy Pollow. Terry Nelsen was absent. Clerk of Session Darlene move to accept the minutes of the November stated ses-sion meeting as printed, S&P There were no membership ac-tions: Pausing to Hear God’s Word was Micah 5:2-5a. Old Business: Rene moved that Bob Parkinson be named church treasurer, S&P An appropriate way to thank Bob Wright for his years of service will be discussed next meeting. Annual Report Forms were sent out and you are encouraged to do a digital copy to submit to Jennifer for the next session meeting at the latest. Elders-elect introduced themselves, telling what moved them to accept election as an elder and what they hope to accomplish. They will be ordained and installed January 10th, 2016. The elders in the class of 2015, Mark, Kathy and Jerry, were thanked for their service. Continuing Education was “How well do you know the Church.” in the form of a word scavenger hunt to know about their build-ings. Pausing to Hear God’s Word was Luke 1: 39-55. New Business: Budget Proposals crafted by committee and as sent by email, were handed out, read and proposed amounts for balancing the budget were discussed. In regard to what direction Session would like to pursue for 2016, Jerry Green moved that we adopt a pro-posal that would leave personnel line items as they are (with the exception of the increase in the Board of Pensions dues) and cut all other areas of the church's budget (Mission, Facility Expenses, Office Expenses, Christian Education, Adult Activities, and Mu-sic/Worship Expenses) by 9% along with utilizing under $20,000 from reserves, if necessary; the motion was seconded. Kathy Price moved we amend the motion to add that the Facility Ex-penses would absorb the proposed 9% ($1220) cut to the Mission budget in their budget. The motion was amended and passed. Committee Reports: What is going on in your ministry area?

Board of Deacons: Pastor Phil reported on the

Deacons packing of boxes Monday night. Building & Grounds: Mark Koffer reports that a list of

requests for member assistance is on the website. The items in the vault will be moved to the old library. A tour of the dome has been requested and those interested should contact Mark.

Worship: Darlene Annen reported poinsettas purchased

from Twin Falls FFA. On Christmas Eve votives will be used. More members are needed on the Worship committee. Help will be needed on January 9th to undecorate the church. Up to 5 bap-tisms are planned for the future. The communion schedule will be approved for 2016 next year. Kathy moved we have commun-ion in January in the pews, S&P.

Christian Nurture: Kathy Price reports that Bi-

bles will be handing out Bibles, and a participation activity is planned for Sunday with the Logos kids assisting.

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3 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Abigail Circle **Abigail Circle Meeting is February 11th @ 1pm in the Fellowship Room. We will be going over

lesson 5**

Circle 5 ** Circle 5 is Meeting February 18th @ 9:30am in the Fellowship Room. **

From the Heart… A Very Special Thank You…

Thank you so much. I received a $50.00 gift card while shopping at Swenson’s. For a while I was in disbelief. I was

able to buy a turkey instead of discounted steak. Thus a Turkey dinner was had– Then turkey & noodles, then turkey sandwiches. After that I boiled the bones and froze the broth so we could have stew. What a difference you

made in our holiday season. As a “mature” parent caring for a disabled daughter, you were an answer to my prayers. Thank you again and may God bless each and every one of you.

Dearest every single one in Abigail Circle, I miss you all so very much. The picture put tears in my eyes– hadn’t really realized how long it had been. I should

have been there! Terrific picture of every one of you. Hope all is going well with each of you. I’m truly settled in and happy here. My door is always open if you’re in Boise and so inclined to visit.

Love each of you, Margaret Perkins

Dear First Presbyterian Family, Thank you so much for the gift card to Starbucks this past finals week. I am so grateful for the love and help I receive from all of you. Thank you again! Love Chris Flournoy

Presbytery of Kendall The prayers for the month of February are for Twin Falls.

-- Candie Wyckoff

Executive Assistant

Presbytery of Kendall

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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 Feb 18th @ Noon @ Peking. The book is “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee

WOWS (Women Offering Women Support)

will meet at Java, Feb. 9th & 23rd at 7pm

Men’s Breakfast 7am, Wednesday Feb. 10th & 24th at Idaho Joe’s

for breakfast and topical discussion.

Cooks Night Out - Meet up with friends, old and new at a different restaurant each month for friendship and dinner.

Senior Fellowship Lunch - Noon, Wednesday Feb. 24th @ Idaho Joe’s.

Join us for fun and fellowship!

Ash Wednesday Dinner & Service Feb. 10th Dinner @ 6pm. Worship in Sanctuary starts @ 7pm.

Sign-up in the Fellowship Room.

BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

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Kelly Probasco Harry Geist Rachel Custer Fran Frost Dick Irwin Corinne Stafford Camilla Ippolito Keith Owings Wanda Sanders

Miles & Nikki Daisher 14

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Sunday 10 a.m. Preaching Schedule

Preaching Schedule

February 7th Transfiguration of the Lord & Communion (separate elements)

First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35 The Shining Face of Moses

Second Reading: Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration

Sermon Title: “The Face of the Good News”

February 14th 1st Sunday in Lent

First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 First Fruits & Tithes

Second Reading: Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus

Sermon Title: “Facing Temptation”

February 21st 2nd Sunday in Lent

First Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 God’s Covenant with Abram

Second Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Pressing toward the Goal

Sermon Title: “Imitating Jesus”

February 28th 3rd Sunday in Lent

First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9 An Invitation to Abundant Life

Second Reading: Luke 13:1-9 Repent or Perish & the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

Sermon Title: “The Lost Art of Waiting”

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Sunday Service Schedule

8:30am Adult Class in Library 8:30 am Choir

10am Worship in Sanctuary 10 am Children’s Sunday School 11:30 am Adult Class in Library

-Nursery Care Available-

Please join us for fellowship following service.

LENTEN STUDY SIGN UPS AVAILABLE NOW

FOR ADAM HAMILTON’S JOHN: THE GOSPEL OF LIGHT AND LIFE Beginning the week of February 14th and ending around Easter, March 27th, this 6 week DVD study explores the imagery of this Gospel in understanding what Jesus came to mean after the resur-rection. FIVE CLASSES ARE OFFERED: SUNDAYS 8:30AM AND 11:30 AM CHURCH LIBRARY PASTOR PHIL 733-7023 TO BEGIN FEB 14TH MONDAYS 1:30PM CHURCH LIBRARY BOB PARKIN-SON 324-2096 TO BEGIN FEB 22ND MONDAYS 7:00 PM JOHN & LINDA HOWAR 733-3191 TO BEGIN FEB 22ND TUESDAYS 10:30 AM BRIDGEVIEW BOB PARKINSON 324-2096 TO BEGIN FEB. 16TH Sign up at the church lower narthex or call the study leader if you wish to participate or have questions. There is also a book by the same title if you wish your own copy. Check with your study leader to see if they are going to use it. It is easily available online. Cokesbury, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

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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 11:30 am Adult Class

-Nursery Care Available-

Please join us for fellowship following service.

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