First Presbyterian Church, Twin Falls Idaho OCTOBER 2016 ... · JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY Sunday 8:30 am Adult Sunday School with Rev Phil Price3 Bible Study—Monday Group 1:30 pm

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First Presbyterian Church, Twin Falls Idaho

Who Tells Your Story?

Jan Edmiston, one of the current Co-Moderators of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), recently wrote the following in her blog: https://achurchforstarvingartists.wordpress.com/. I wanted to share it with you, be-cause as we continue to spend time in intentional conversations discerning where God is leading us it will be important for us to consider our own stories of faith both individually and collectively as a congregation.

The story being told today about Arnold Palmer is that he was a lovely man. He

was one of the best golfers in history. He was an avid pilot. He was the namesake of a delicious summer drink. All in all, his story is securely honorable. The same can’t be said of everybody.

Like Arnold Palmer, Keith Lamont Scott can no longer tell his own story. But the general account of Scott’s life depends on who is telling it. Some say he was a good neighbor and employee. He was family man – married to the same woman for more than twen-ty years and father of seven children, one of whom he was waiting for at a school bus stop the afternoon he died. Others say that he was a convicted felon, arrested more than five times, that he had brain damage and temperament issues. In the coming months, his story will be debated and there’s nothing he can do about it.

Even in life, we don’t always get to tell our own story. Who is telling your story out there? We don’t tell our stories when church isn’t safe. The same people who sit beside us in worship and other church gatherings have too often been known to shred us behind our backs. Sharing false narratives about each other is a common sin.

We don’t share our stories if nobody invites us to do so. Imagine a Church that invites all people to share their real stories – even the hardest ones – and then helps connect the dots between those stories and God’s story. That, my friends, creates a relevant spiritual community.

So, what do you think? What is your story of faith? What is our story

as a congregation? What will our story sound like in five, ten, or twenty years?

OCTOBER 2016

PASTOR PHIL’S MESSAGE

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pastor’s Message.….……......... Session….…………....……….……... 4K for Cancer……..................... Presbyterian Women…..……... Kendall Presbytery………………. Adult Ministries….……….…...... Christian Nurture……...……..…. Birthdays & Anniversaries..... A Special Shout Out……….….... Worship Schedule………….…... Calendar …….……...……..…..…..

The Trumpet

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SESSION MINUTES Session Minutes cont.

Judy moved to serve communion by intinction on Sunday,

September 4th. S & P Linda Foreman, communion chair person

will be out of town. Darlene agreed to set up communion.

Pausing to Hear God's Word Luke 14:1, 7-14 Humility and

Hospitality

Committee Reports:

Board of Deacons: Pastor Phil reported that they have been

visiting their flocks and taking care of urgent needs and will

meet in September.

Building & Grounds: Terry Nelson expressed concerns as to

high water usage and informed us that a thorough investigation

of the problem is being investigated.

The five year required elevator test will be performed by

ThyssenKrupp.

In memory of David Mead, an update to the courtyard is being

researched by Marty Mead, Peggy Kroll and Martha Carlson, a

landscape artist. A drawing will be presented to session.

A bell chime designed and sculptured by Liberty Yates which

was part of the Art and Soul exhibit 2015 will be dedicated the

end of September in memory of Marjie Atkins.

Worship committee: Met via email during July and August.

Will resume meeting the first Saturday of the month in

September. Communion will be by Intinction on Sunday,

September 4th as was previously voted upon.

Christian Nurture: Linda Howar and Judy Pollow reported. Six

weeks of Summer Sunday School was held. They are recruiting

Sunday School teachers. At this time they have four of the six

needed. Moving the preschool class upstairs with the other

Sunday School classes is in the planning stage. LOGOS directed

by Kathy Price will hold a planning meeting August 24th.

Fellowship: Jerry Green and Linda Parkinson stated that

fellowship is going well. On September 11th for the 10th

Anniversary, Terry Fletcher will be cooking pork loin and Circle

5 will provide the dessert. The congregation is asked to bring

side dishes.

Mission: Robin and Margie reported that mission has donated

$500.00 to the Circle 5 shoe project.

Personnel: Shirley Harris reported on a health concern of one of

the staff.

Nominating: Rene reported on recruiting for the class of 2019.

Four elders and three deacons are needed. A clerk of session is

needed for 2017.

Stewardship & Finance: Darryl has been working with mission

and the decision to donate to the shoe project.

Treasurer's Report: Bob Parkinson handed out the monthly

financial summary. He also reported that the Margie Atkins

money was donated to the Jon Myers Balance for Borah project

raising funds for a Balance Master for Twin Falls Saint Lukes

per Scott Atkins request.

Linda Foreman was thanked for setting up communion each

month and Judy Pollow for the extra duties she assumed as head

usher during Phil's absence.

Phil reviewed use of the sound system.

Joys and concerns were shared along with upcoming dates.

Phil closed the meeting in prayer at 9:00.

Darlene Annen 2

August 2016 Stated Session Meeting

August 23rd 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Room

Phil gave as the opening prayer, Evening Prayer from

"Glory to God" page 28.

Present: Moderator, Phil Price; Elders: Linda Foreman,

Linda Parkinson, Shirley Harris, Linda Howar, Jerry Green,

Judy Pollow, Rene Horner, Robin Olszynski, Darryl

Norenberg, Terry Nelson, Margie Howard, Darlene Annen

and Bob Parkinson, Treasurer.

Clerk of Session

June Stated Meeting: Shirley Harris moved that we change

the minutes to read as follows: Heidi Cambell, president of

the Acorn Board, Terry Nelson, Bob Parkinson, and Phil

met to discuss areas of inquiry or concern. S & P (amended

in September to note this as a change to the May minutes.)

Called Session Meeting July 17,2016: Terry Nelson moved

to accept as printed. S & P

Membership Actions: Judy Pollow moved to remove Alice

Winn from the rolls due to death (7/7/16) S & P

Rene Horner moved to add Nick Sharp to the roll. S & P

Phil announced a new member class will be starting on

September 10, 2016 and asked that we talk to those possibly

interested. Judy Pollow will make an announcement

regarding the class during worship on Sunday, August 28th.

Pausing to Hear God's Word Psalm 81:1, 10-16 "God's

Appeal to Stubborn Israel"

Old Business

Terry Nelson presented an update on the status of Acorn

School's use/renovation of FPC.

New Business

Rene Horner lead a discussion regarding the remaining

CAMP funds, $5000 in designated funds and $8000 which

was donated by the deacons and the mission committee.

These funds are for the purpose of assistance in the

community. CAMP will close the last Thursday of August

due to lack of volunteers to keep the CAMP office open.

Rene shared information about a community based program

called Cooking Matters. This program would meet the

requirements and would use our kitchen. Rene moved that

we use the $5000 to help with this program which will be

starting January 2017. S & P with one abstention.

Judy Pollow moved that the use of the $8000 be referred

back to mission, Rene, and the board of deacons to

brainstorm ways to use this money and then present to

session for the final decision. S & P

Sabbatical 2017-What would you like Pastor Phil's focus to

be? Although the general consensus was for Phil to

chose, he was adamant about wanting input from the session

and congregation. Three suggestions were hospitality,

leadership, and pulpit exchange in another country.

Jerry moved that worship on September 11th for 10th

Anniversary start at 11:00 since we will be eating lunch

immediately following. S & P

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Thank you for all your donations to the Scotch Shop!

**We are now open every Wednesday from 9:30 AM until 12:30.**

We also will be open several Sundays during the Coffee Hour or I will be glad to open for anyone

wanting to shop. We are also in need of help on Wednesday mornings. If you can donate an

occasional day it would be greatly appreciated. Please call Betty Benefiel at 735-1209.

**Circle 5 Potato Bar **

You’re invited! Thank you for the shoe card donations!

What: Potato Bar

When: Following Worship on Sunday October 30th

Where: In the Fellowship Room

Menu: Baked Potatoes and all the fixins, salad and dessert!

All will be provided by Circle 5

Presbytery of Kendall Prayers for the Monpelier Church: Pray for a dedicated congregation which is feeling pains and

problems of aging but still providing a great witness in their community. This congregation has good

spiritual meetings weekly and most Sundays also share lunch and news.

Thank You Many thanks to Rick and Rene Horner and Emery Petersen for taking a load of items to the Scotch

Shop and the Valley House. It was such a big help! God Bless! - Phyllis Gerber

We wanted to let you know that we made it to

New York! We could not have done it without

your help and generosity. Thank you so much

for your

hospitality when we came through Twin Falls!

Love, Lauren &

Team New York

4K For Cancer Run

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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 October 20th @ Noon at Peking. Reading “ Tell Me Three Things” by Julie Buxbaum.

WOWS (Women Offering Women Support)

will meet at Starbucks, October 11th at 7pm

Men’s Breakfast 7am, Wednesday October 12th & 26th 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

BIRTHDAYS

Cecilia Grace Myers Helen Gilmore Bob Rietveld Elsa Mearkle Aidan Mix Alice Clements Christy Custer Candee Hawk Joan Leir Macie Youree Terry Nelson Josie Preucil Greg Custer Robin Olszinsky Cathy Talkington Rev. Bob Van Nest Jen Bland Judy Pollow George Halsell Kenneth Coiner Terry Fletcher Michelle Myers Sydney Bergen Gladys Gillespie Sue Knott

Anniversaries

Al & Joann Smutny 10/12 Keith & Vickie Owings 10/13

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Sunday 10 a.m. Preaching Schedule

October 2nd 20th Sunday after Pentecost & World Communion (Intinction) First Reading: Lamentations 3:19-26 God’s Steadfast Love Endures Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Thanksgiving and Encouragement Sermon Title: “Guard the Good Treasure” October 9th 21st Sunday after Pentecost First Reading: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Letter to Exiles in Babylon Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus Sermon Title “One Thing” October 16th 22nd Sunday after Pentecost First Reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34 Individual Retribution Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Paul’s Charge to Timothy Sermon Title “A Must Read” October 23rd 23rd Sunday after Pentecost First Reading: Joel 2:23-32 God’s Spirit Poured Out Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Personal Instructions Sermon Title: “The ‘Last Year’ Test” October 30th 24th Sunday after Pentecost First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 The Prophet’s Complaint & God’s Reply Second Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus Sermon Title: “Up a Tree”

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! The Christian Nurture Committee would like to give a shout out and a big thank you to those individuals

who assisted with the Summer Sunday program for our children!! They offered

lessons and activities throughout the summer for grade school children and younger while their parents

attended Worship:

Tina Flournoy

Camille Flournoy

Fran Frost

Barb Hardy

Linda Howar

Susan Waters

We would also like to thank the Current Sunday School teachers who are there every week

instructing and educating our children in Bible lessons as well as being examples of God's Love in the

world. These individuals are teaching and showing them what it is like to be a Christian in today's

world. They are invaluable!!

Colleen Milenberger

Monica Youree

Anita Klott

Wendy Nielsen

Kathy Price

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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.

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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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