July Here@First

“Worshiping God together, Growing in Christ-like maturity, Reaching those unconnected to Jesus Christ and Impacting our community and the world.” Volume 28

here@FIRST

first presbyterian church

July2011

When God Wants You to Go Where You

Don’t Want To Go: A Study of Jonah

Here@First is available in a PDF format on the church web page at www.fpcyakima.com For inquiries, submissions, omissions, and corrections contact Curt Rosenkranz in the church office. 248-7940 x 113 [email protected]

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July EventsPastor JackSeniorsWomenContemporary WorshipMadison HouseChildrenVBS ReviewVBS Thank YouMissionsStudentsDevotionalAnnouncementsHumor

Cookie ChartJuly 3 A-FJuly 10 G-MJuly 17 N-SJuly 24 T-ZJuly 31 A-FPlease bring a dozen(or more) cookieson your week.

Contemporary Worship - led by Contemporary Worship Team 8:00a & 9:30a Sanctuary EveryoneTraditional Worship - led by Temple Choir & Organ 11:00a Sanctuary EveryoneWorship - Cristo Vive (Spanish) 12:15p Chapel EveryoneKidZone Sunday Classes See Page 10Adult Ed Bible Class “Parables of Jesus” 9:30a Adult Ed Adults40 Days of Purpose 9:30a Mezz AdultsGolden Circle 9:30a Lounge AdultsStudent Small Groups 11:00a Power House Gr 6-12FUSE - Fusing Families & Church Together for Christ 11:00a Gym / Lounge Everyone

Sunday Mornings

“WHEN GOD WANTS YOU TO GO WHERE YOU DON’T WANT TO GO: A STUDY OF JONAH”

For this series, we turn to one of the shortest books in the Bible, Jonah. Jonah is a minor prophet in the Old Testament and his story is taught to us from our earliest days of Sunday School. Many of us might remember that Jonah was swallowed by a great fish and, in a round about way, ends up in Nineveh. So despite his best effort to the contrary, he ends up exactly where God wanted him to go.

How often in life do we have that same kind of experience? As individuals, we run away from God. As churches, we can go in the opposite direction God wants us to go. Time and time again, we discover (sometimes painfully) that we cannot run from God. No matter how far we might go, God’s love and call can find us in any geographical location and in any stage of life. Through this series, we will explore some valuable lessons from the book of Jonah that we can apply to our own lives, church, and community.

July 10 — “Running Away From the Lord” Jonah 1:1-10 & Matthew 28:16-20

July 17 — “Fearing the Lord” Jonah 1:11-17 & Philippians 2: 12-18

July 24 — “Thanking the Lord No Matter What” Jonah 2:1-10 & Philippians 4:4-7

July 31 — “The Blessings From Obedience”Jonah 3:1-10 & Romans 16:17-19

August 7 — “Pouting For the Lord”Jonah 4:1-11 & Philippians 1:27-30

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July Events

M-W-F Exercisers 8:45a-9:45a Gym/GR Sr AdultsMonday TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10:00a Adult Ed Everyone Overeaters Anonymous 12:00p Adult Ed Everyone Al-Anon 5:15p Adult Ed EveryoneTuesday Women's Bible Study (Psalms) 9:45a Parlor WomenWednesday Men's Noon Bible Study 12:00n Adult Ed Men Women of Action 9:30a Chapel WomenThursday Contemporary Worship Rehearsal 6:00p Sanctuary Temple Choir Rehearsal 7:00p Choir Rm

Weekday Events

Friday, July 1 Church Closes at NoonSunday, July 3 No Kidzone Happy Travelers: Bear’s Game & Firewks 7:05p Bear’s Stadium EveryoneMonday, July 4 Independence Day / Church ClosedTuesday, July 5 Worship Ministry Team Meeting 5:15p Rhino Room Adult Education Meeting 7:00p Adult Ed RoomWednesday, July 6 Committee on Ministry Presb’ Meeting 9:00a Adult Ed Room Sanctuary Guild 6:30p Garden RoomThursday, July 7 Happy Travelers Meeting 1:30p Adult Ed Room Senior Adults Meeting 3:00p Adult Ed Room Prayer Ministry 4:00p LibraryJuly 7, 8, & 9 Mt Adams ClimbFriday, July 8 Service Ministry Planning Meeting 7-11a Adult Ed Room Church Closes at NoonSaturday, July 9 Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:00a Mid High RoomSunday, July 10 Summer Kidzone Begins 9:30a Room 217 Kinder - 5th Nominating Committee Meeting 10:45a Adult Ed RoomMonday, July 11 Edith Ferry Circle Potluck 12:00p ParlorTuesday, July 12 DMT Meeting 1:00p Adult Ed RoomWednesday, July 13 BMT Meeting 7:00a Adult Ed Room WOW Meeting 4:00p Rhino Room Movie Night: Tangled 6:30p FPC Gym EveryoneThursday, July 14 FMT Meeting 5:15p Adult Ed RoomFriday, July 15 Church Closes at Noon Student Min’ Tube the River & BBq 2-7p Offsite 6th - 12th graders Deacon Potluck 4:00p Offsite Deacons UGM Service (FPC Leads Worship) 7:30p Union Gospel MissionSaturday, July 16 FUSE Hike to Boulder Cave 9a-3p EveryoneJuly 17 - 23 Ghormley: Mid High Camp (6 - 8th) all wk Ghormley 6th - 8th gradeTuesday, July 19 Session 5:00p Madison HouseWednesday, July 20 Ghormley Commission 6:30p Rhino RoomFriday, July 22 Church Closes at NoonSaturday, July 23 Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:00p Mid High RoomTuesday, July 26 Kaffee Klatsch 9:30a Garden RoomWednesday, July 27 Student Ministries Pool Party 6:00p Gustafson’s 6th - 12th gradersFriday, July 29 Church Closes at NoonAugust 1 - 5 Childcare Closed all dayTuesday, August 2 Worship Ministry Team Meeting 5:15p Rhino Room Adult Education Meeting 7:00p Adult Ed RoomWednesday, August 3 Committee on Ministry Presb’ Meeting 9:00a Adult Ed Room FUSE Board Meeting 12:00p Parlor WOW Meeting 4:00p Rhino Room Sanctuary Guild 6:30p Garden Room Thursday, August 4 Happy Travelers Meeting 1:30p Adult Ed Room Senior Adults Meeting 3:00p Adult Ed Room Prayer Ministry 4:00p Library Friday, August 5 Church Closes at Noon

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Pastor Jack PeeblesSenior Pastor

[email protected]

Pastor Jack

Dear Church Family,

At the May Session meeting, the leadership of the church approved a motion for us to enter into an Assessment and Visioning process withTAG Consulting (www.transformingchurch.net). TAG was recommended to us by Dr. Jim Singleton as his church, First Presbyterian of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is working with TAG and having good results. TAG is also endorsed by Presbyterians For Renewal, one of the renewal groups within the denomination we support.

The reason for entering into this process is two-fold. First, the assessment phase will allow us to accurately gauge the health of our congregation based on over 10,000 assessments TAG has done with churches. The second phase will allow us to launch into strategic planning born from a unified and understood vision. The whole process will take up to and possibly beyond a year. Essentially, we will discover who we are, who God is calling us to be in this Yakima Valley, and how to get from one to the other!

The assessment phase will begin in the month of July with the Transforming Church Index (TCIndex). The TCIndex is an online tool our church is using to gather input from our members and attendees on a variety of topics including: Communication, Outreach, Member Satisfaction, Financial Matters, Children’s and Youth Ministries, and others. Your involvement in this online survey is very important. Please

Instructions on taking the surveyAvailable July10, 2011 to August 15, 2011

1. Log on to the website at http://tagsurvey.org/tci/grid2. Click on the link to your church’s survey: First Presbyterian Church 3. Enter your church’s Password: fpc0711 This password is the same for everyone in your church. Once the survey period has been completed, the password will be changed and you will not be able to log on.4. Answer each question according to the instructions. When you have finished each set of questions, click “Next” at the bottom of the page. You may use the “Previous” and “Next” buttons to navigate pages and change your answers at any point while you are logged on. When you click “Finish” on the last page, your answers will be saved and you cannot change them.5. Each member of a family over the age of 15 should participate individually.

take time between July 10, 2011 and August 15, 2011 to take the survey. You can take it online by following the instructions below; or, if you’d prefer, you can fill out a paper survey by picking one up at the Connection Center and returning it to the church office in a sealed envelope no later than August 1, 2011. Our preference is that members make every effort to participate online. If you don’t have access to a computer, please call the office to schedule time to use one at the church 248-7940. The computers will be available Monday – Thursday and on Sunday.

After the TCIndex is completed on August 15th, we will enter into the next phase which will entail the facilitators of TAG meeting with Focus Groups within the church in an effort to gather further information.

I am greatly excited about this process and we need your input. If you have any questions please call me at 248-7940. May God bless all of us as we discover and discern together!

Living and loving for Him!Pastor Jack

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great, our digestive systems may behave less capriciously on ‘home cooking.’ While we love those holidays, most folks agree that ‘there’s no place like home.’

However you decide to spend your holiday this year, remember that God is with you always and everywhere. Nowhere in the Bible does it tell us that He takes time off to enjoy His time-share and leaves us to fend for ourselves while He is gone. Isn’t it comforting to know that God has not hung a Gone Fishin’ sign on His door? When we go to Him in prayer, we will not hear the message, “I’m sorry, I’m not available right now. Your prayer is very important to me. Just leave a message and I will respond as quickly as I can.” Instead, He’ll be with you in the forest, at the beach, in the mountains, and at the fun parks, too. Where you go, He’ll be with you. Though road side insurance is nice to have, you’ve got something even better available. Twenty-four hour protection, seven days a week, three hundred sixty five days a year. He’s always there for you. Have a happy summer and know that God loves you and is with you always.

Carolyn Mason

Summer Holidays

Those two little words evoke all kinds of images and feelings. Restful forests, beautiful beaches, glorious mountains, and exciting fun parks--- to name a few. Sometimes the words mean that we can have extended visits with family members and friends who live at a distance. While planning our vacations, we look forward to being away from all that is familiar and indulging in activities that are new and unique. Briefly dropping our everyday responsibilities and changing our daily routine is a glorious respite. We revel in our new freedoms. We might stay up later than usual. We may sleep in. We might allow ourselves treats we wouldn’t normally eat -- like cotton candy and fudge. The days may seem to pass all too quickly. As the allotted time draws to a close, the stash of bills in our pocket book has dwindled and the charges on our credit cards have increased. We know it’s time to go home again.

As we return to our ‘normal’ lives, we have mixed feelings. Why couldn’t we just live at the beach? But then our next thought is how welcome our own bed will feel. While Mae West might have said that too much of a good thing is absolutely wonderful, that’s not always true. We may find that we are quite ready to resume our familiar routines. Even though those Coney Islands tasted

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WOW – Women of Wonder“Growing women up to be

intentional about their faith.”

Women

Ericka ClarkWomen’s Ministries x 100

[email protected]

1Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, 5praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. 6Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. Psalm 150 NIV

Greetings, Wonderfully Made Women! Here are events to enjoy with your family and/or friends this summer. Unless noted, all events are for everyone in your family (not just the girls!) Call the church office if you have any questions or need more information. God bless your summer!Summer Schedule…

JULY:12 Women’s Prayer Group at

Edye’s (426-2093)

13 Family Movie Night: First

Presbyterian Gym at 6:30pm

15 Family Float on the Yakima River

followed by BBQ dinner: 1:30-?

16 Boulder Cave hike and picnic

Meet at church 9am

23 Picnic and Games at Wixson Park

in Selah at 4:00pm

26 Women’s Prayer Group at

Edye’s (426-2093)

27 Women’s Ministry Movie Night

6:30pm in Ward Chapel

AUGUST:5-7 Family Camping at One Thousand Trails in Leavenworth more information to come10 Family Movie Night: First Presbyterian Gym at 6:30pm

SEPTEMBER:11 Kick off Sunday!16-17 Women of Faith Conference in Spokane

18 Ghormley all Church Round up 1:00 till the cows come home

Other Summer Ideas…

Want to Walk? We need a couple of “Walkers” who

want to coordinate a weekly walk… Greenway,

Franklin, Selah… You name the date and time, we’ll

get the word out!

Games Anyone? Tuesdays at Northtown in Selah…

7:00pm, bring a deck of cards or your favorite game.

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Many people in our church support Madison House, and what they are doing in the community. There is always a need for more help. Here are some of the ways you

can get involved.

Contemporary

Worship

Jason CavanaughContemporary Worship Director

[email protected] Church Family,

“God works in mysterious ways!” We have all heard it said. Many of us have experienced those “mysterious” ways for ourselves. I know I have! The last three years have been quite a journey for my family, and full of God’s mysteries. The Lord has been preparing me for this calling into ministry. Specifically music ministry.

He was laying the groundwork to bring my family to Yakima and to FPC for some time (a story I am always up for sharing). Truly amazing!

Since I was in junior high, music has been a huge part of my life. I knew that my gifts were from God, and I have always felt a strong desire to use them for His glory. So, I am writing this letter to let you all know how honored and excited I am to be using these gifts as the new Contemporary Worship Director here at First Presbyterian Church of Yakima. The warm reception I have been shown has been amazing! Thank you all for your kind words, and for welcoming me with open arms. Please continue to be in prayer with me as I lead the worship team each week. Music is one of the great gifts God gave for us as a way to worship Him. I consider it a great joy that I get to worship with you all each week. I look forward to many more. I am also excited to see all the great things the Lord will do through His people at First Presbyterian Church of Yakima this year.

Once again, thank you!

Jason Cavanaugh

Madison

House

Short Term needs:-Volunteers for Summer Camp at Madison House: June 13-July29-Counselors at UGM Lost Creek Village Camp: Aug 1-5, Aug 15-19-Tutors for enrichment/education programs/ Bible studies 12:30-2:30, 3:30-5:00, 6:30-7:30 Mon-Fri-Prepare evening meal Mon-Fri for 45-50 children-Painters

Long Term Needs:-Daily/Weekly basis: tutors/bible study teachers (afterschool/early evenings)-Mentors for all ages! (Retired teachers welcome!)-Bi-lingual volunteers to encourage and educate parents in Madison House neighborhoods about programs offered…

Needed Items-Window air conditioners, fans, tennis rackets, sports balls, art supplies-Donation of two large cement or metal flower pots for front entry-School supplies: backpacks for elementary and middle school with paper, pencils, markers, lined paper, notebooks, binders

Questions and Volunteer Training dates?Call Sara Holtzinger: 941-8001or email at [email protected]

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Children

Susie WoodinChildrens Ministries x 110

[email protected]

And you thought Pandamania was over when VBS ended?

No Way! This year kids will keep learning throughout summer with Bamboogie.

Bamboogie is a Sunday school curriculum that will keep the excitement of VBS going for the

remaining weeks of summer! Through Bible heroes such as Daniel and David, kids will learn

about their bodies from God’s perspective–how each body is the temple of God–and apply

what they learn to their everyday lives.

Join us for seven weeks of Bamboogie Summer KidZone from Sunday, July 10 through Sunday,

August 21. We can’t wait to see you!

Children’s Ministry summer schedule:• 7/ 3 No KidZone / Independence Day holiday• 7/10- 8/21 Bamboogie KidZone• 7/10-13 Primary 2 Camp Ghormley – entering grades 2-4 in fall 2011• 7/24-28 Jr. 2 Camp Ghormley – entering grades 5-6 in fall 2011• 8/28 & 9/4 No KidZone• 9/11 Fall kickoff / Regular KidZone resumes

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No greater gift than God’s great love

For His children, everyone,

Not a gift that we can earn,

So much more than we deserve.

No greater gift than God’s great love

For His children, everyone,

It would take a million words

To thank you for your love!

To all who had a part in

making VBS such a blessing,

Thank you for your love! 9

Missions

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Dear First Presbyterian ChurchFor the last century the Western Church has implemented an “attractional” strategy. The main question of the “attractional” church model is: How do we get people to come to our church? The unintended consequence of this question is that churches create religious consumers rather than disciples of Jesus. Thankfully we are seeing the Western Church slowly move towards adopting a “missional” strategy. The main question of the “missional” church model is: How do we live out the mission of the church in community? Jesus made it clear to his disciples what the mission of the church was to be: MAKE DISCIPLES (see Matthew 28).

The 5th Act Community is an attempt to make disciples of Jesus by creating communities outside the walls of our church building. The name “5th Act” is based on the metaphor created by Biblical Scholar NT Wright. Wright asks the question, “What would you do if you found the first four acts of a five-act Shakespearean play?” Wright answers his own question by explaining how one would have to go about studying the first four acts of the play extensively in order to create a fifth act. Wright then extends his metaphor by naming and explaining the first four acts of God’s story: 1. Creation 2. Fall 3. Israel and 4. Jesus. Here is where we come in because the fifth act of God’s grand narrative is THE CHURCH. We have been given the task of partnering with God’s Holy Spirit to live out this act in ways that are faithful to the way of Jesus and relevant to our culture.

The strategy of The 5th Act Community is two-fold. ONE: create missional communities, or groups of people who meet outside of the church building in order to live out the life of Jesus together. TWO: invite people to join discipleship groups with the hope that they will learn how to then lead a discipleship group in the future. Both missional communities and discipleship groups are focused on living out intentional relationships because we live in a culture hungry for authenticity and thirsty for deep human connection. Our hope is to address the hunger and thirst of our culture by giving the body and blood of Christ to people in the form of community. We are grateful to be part of the “3DM Network” (check out www.3Dministries.com for info about this group) where we are receiving training for how to do this kind of community development.

If you have questions about this new ministry, or if you are interested in being a part of what we are trying to do, please contact me by emailing [email protected]. I will be leading “The 5th Act Community” as a part time employee of First Pres Yakima (my other part time job will be teaching tennis lessons at the Yakima Tennis Club). Thank you for your prayers, your encouragement, your patience, and your financial support. Jessie and I are so grateful for the ways First Presbyterian has shown us what God’s love can look like when lived out in community.

Grace and Peace,Tyler Van Horn

Missions

Tyler Van HornDirector of the

5th Act [email protected]

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5 Minutes with Jeff Murray our Director of Student Ministries

You’ve now been at FPC as our Student Director for how long?

I’ve been the youth director since January 3rd, but I’ve been involved with the Student Ministries at FPC since 2004.

How have you seen God at work?The Lord has brought kids around who otherwise wouldn’t have a healthy teen group to offer them support. I’ve seen kids grow up in this program and watched God shape them in new and beautiful ways. It’s been inspiring to see what some kids go on to do after high school because they are motivated by their faith.

This past year our elders decided that it was important for our teenagers to worship with the greater

church body. Why do you think it’s important for students to participate in corporate worship?

The goal of Student Ministries is to raise up life-long members of the body of Christ and in order to help them

participate in the greater congregation, they need a lot of exposure to it rather than being isolated in a “students

only” gathering. It’s good for kids to worship with their families and it’s good for kids who come without their

families to be invited into the larger family. When a kid graduates from high school and there is no longer a high

energy/fun option for church, it becomes irrelevant and incompatible with every day life. I believe this is one of

the primary reasons why most kids do not stay involved in the church when they go off to college.

If our students are encouraged to attend one of our worship services, does that mean we are no longer having Sunday School for the students?Absolutely not. Sunday School is at 11:00a for students in 6th-12th grade. It is a time of having discussions, watching engaging videos and studying scripture while asking the question “What does it mean for us to be part of the church?” There will be separate groups for mid high and high school on Sunday morning and if needed, we even provide transportation home (within reason).

If someone didn’t go to the worship service, could they still follow the

Sunday School topic?Yes. Even if we do talks that follow the sermon series, our own study of the

Scripture passage does not fully rely upon the sermon in the main service.

How do your Wednesday gatherings differ from your Sunday gatherings?Wednesday night is a time of forming a community where any student can belong before they believe. Wednesdays are where we focus the high energy, fun time, and inviting our friends. It’s a time where it’s ok to come in and join us even if you’re not a Christian. Sunday morning is more of a time of discipleship. It’s much less of an outreach and more of a time to ask questions about who Jesus is and how we can better follow Him. The hope is that students who become part of

our community on Wednesday nights would eventually feel comfortable joining with their friends on Sunday mornings.

What are you most excited about this next year?

I’m very excited for our spring break mission trip. Keep your eyes open for the details.

Jeff MurrayStudent Ministries x 106

[email protected]

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Enjoying God

LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. The land You have given

me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance! I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night

my heart instructs me. I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. No

wonder my heart is filled with joy, and my mouth shouts His praises! My body rests in safety. For You will not

leave my soul among the dead or allow Your godly one to rot in the grave. You will show me the way of life,

granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever. Psalm 16: 5-11

Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Psalm 37:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

The Westminster Confessions and Catechisms asks “What is

the chief end of man?” and answers that man’s high call is to

“glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.”

We are good at enjoying things. We enjoy a good cup of

coffee. We enjoy drinking that coffee with friends. We enjoy

good music. We enjoy a beautiful sunny day. We enjoy

the many blessings our God provides. Do we also make a

regular practice of enjoying God Himself? Do we delight

ourselves in the Lord? Do we enjoy reading God’s Word? Do

we enjoy praying? Do we enjoy sharing the love of Christ

with others?

We must discipline ourselves to pursue the enjoyment

of God. Wake up each morning with this goal in mind for

the day . . . decide to enjoy God! Let every good thing we

experience take our thoughts to God. Every good emotion,

every good story we read or hear, every good song, every

good movie; every good thing in our lives should turn us to

our magnificent LORD and King. When we are not enjoying

the love of our Father we become vulnerable to allowing

the pleasures of this world to be triumphant in our lives.

We pursue the enjoyment of God when we:

Seek satisfaction in Him above all else.

I will honor You as long as I live, lifting up my hands to You

in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest of foods. I will

praise You with songs of joy. Psalm 63: 4-5

Maintain a right relationship with Him. We must regularly

repent of sin in our lives and receive the forgiveness of our

Jesus Christ.

Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will

be whiter than snow. Oh, give me back my joy again; You have

broken me -- now let me rejoice. Psalm 51: 7-8

Acknowledge the truth of our adoption into the family of

God.

See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for He allows

us to be called His children, and we really are! 1John 3:1

Make time for what is important; make time for God.

Honor the LORD in everything you do, and don’t follow your

own desires or talk idly. If you do this, the LORD will be your

delight. Isaiah 58: 13-14

When was the last time you simply enjoyed God’s love for

you?

And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your

hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep

into the soil of God’s marvelous love. And may you have the

power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide,

how long, how high, and how deep his love really is. May

you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you

will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the

fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Ephesians 3: 17-19

Devotional

Janet Krieger

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Announcements

Happy TravelersSummer Schedule

Sunday July 3, 7:05p

Yakima Bears Game & Fireworks

Wednesday August 24, 9:30a

Suncadia

Thursday September 8, 10:00

Wind Farm Tour

Summer Hours

Starting July 1st through August 12th

The church will close early on Fridays.

Friday 8:30-Noon

Mabel Swan TreatLast November, during Thanksgiving week we provided a full Thanksgiving dinner for the residents of Mabel

Swan. We had a great time working together preparing and serving this meal to a very appreciative crowd.

Again we want to show them that this church cares for them by treating Mabel Swan residents to a BBQ on Saturday, August 13, 2011. We are planning to have hotdogs, potato salad, chips and cold drinks at 12

noon. We do need the support of the congregation by volunteering your time from noon to 3:00p or donating food for this event. Would you be interested in joining

us on this mission trip across the street? Please contact Pastor Jim Erixson, Dorothy Smith or the church office

at 248-7940 and let us know how you can help.

NEW MEMBERS CLASSStarts Saturday, September 17 and meets for 9 weeks. New members

brought into membership if desired on Sunday, November 20.

Coming soon . . .SOAR: School of

Spiritual TransformationGod’s calling you higher than you have

ever been before. Will you answer the call?Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

through May 16th, 2012 from 5:30p-9:00pSee website for information on application

deadline, tuition and fees. www.firstpresyakima.com/soar

Open to ages 18 through 80+Informational meeting Wednesday,

June 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the David Ferry LoungeFeaturing DVD Curriculum from the

Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

Teachers message box 248-7940 x201“Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs andwonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” Acts 4:30

ADULT ED

* Kathy Mathison will be teaching on

the Parables in the Adult Ed Room at

9:30a Sunday Mornings through the

month of July!

* Joyce Sagare has put together a

Summer Reading Group which will

meet at in room 203 at 9:30a on Sunday

mornings.

* Ron Sanders will be teaching his class

on “The Revelation” again at Tieton Drive

Bible Chapel, Thursday evenings, from

7:00p to 8:10p.

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Humor

A couple and their young son went to church, and

when they came out the parents were complaining

that the service was too long, the preacher was no

good, and the singing was off-key.Finally the little boy said, "I thought it was pretty

good since you only paid them a dime."

An old Washington DC preacher was dying. He sent a message for two lobbyists who attended his church. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit, one on each side of his bed. The preacher grasped their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled and stared at the ceiling. For a time, no one said anything. Both the lobbyists were touched and flattered that the preacher would ask them to be with him during his final moments. They were also puzzled; the preacher had never given them any indication that he particularly liked either of them. They both remembered his many long, uncomfortable sermons about greed, covetousness and avaricious behavior that made them squirm in their seats.

Finally, one said, "Preacher, why did you ask us to come?" The old preacher mustered up his strength, then said weakly, "Jesus died between two crooks; and that's how I want to go."

Some people are kind, polite and sweet-spirited --- until you try to

get into their pew. [George Goldtrap, Madison, Tennessee]

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but the fly

comes close . [Mark Twain]

Most of us spend the first six days of the week sowing wild oats, then

we go to church on Sunday and pray for a crop failure . [Fred Allen]

Every evening I turn my troubles over to God - He's going to be up all

night anyway. [Donald J. Morgan, Columbus, Ohio]

I don't know why some people change churches - what difference does

it make which one you stay home from? [Rev. Denny Brake]

Typos & from (other) Church Bulletins

• Thursday night – potluck supper. Prayer and medication to follow.• This afternoon there will be a meeting in the south and north ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends.• The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus."• Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.• The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning.• Attend and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch.• This evening at 7 pm there will be a hymn sing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.• The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours."

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PAIDYAKIMA, WA

PERMIT NO 59

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH9 SOUTH 8TH AVEYAKIMA, WA 98902

FaMiLY SuMmeR FuNJULY 9FAMILY DAY IN THE GARDENMeet at church at 9a to carpool to the Community vegetable garden in Selah sponsored by Sunrise Outreach which benefits the local food bank. We will help pull weeds and harvest produce if ready.

What to bring:□Sunblock□Water to drink□Appropriate shoes for gardening□Hat□Gardening gloves (optional)

JULY 13FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Pixar movies presents“Tangled” shown at Church gym at 6:30p. Movie style snacks will be provided: $1 per person donation

JULY 16BOULDER CAVE HIKE Meet at church at 9a.Back to church around 3p.

What to bring:□bug spray □sun block□hats □good hiking shoes□water/water bottle □flashlight□picnic lunch□towel and extra clothes (optional) there is a creek and waterfall that kids can get wet

JULY 15 FAMILY FLOAT ON THE YAKIMA RIVERMeet at the Rosa Campgrounds at 3:00p and be shuttled to where the float will begin. Relax and enjoy a 2 ½ hour float on the river followed by a BBQ dinner at Rosa Camp grounds. Families with young kids not yet able to float can meet at the camp grounds around 5p for dinner and fun!

JULY 17-23MID-HIGH CAMP Grades 6-8 are welcome to attend.For more information go towww.ghormleymeadow.org

JULY 23PICNIC AND FUN IN THE PARKWixson Park in Selah at 4:00p.Adult and kids games.Picnic dinner is on your own.

JULY 27POOL PARTY AND BBQ AT THE GUSTAFSON’SMid-High and Senior High Students welcome6:00p-9:00p at 5502 Scenic Drive

AUGUST 5-7FAMILY CAMPING AT THOUSAND TRAILS IN LEAVENWORTHLots to do at Thousand Trails and in Leavenworth! It’s Family weekend with games and activities with other families. A fun get away for all levels of camping experiences. Campsites include full hook ups, power and water only, cottages, cabins, even motel rooms on site. For more detailed information please contact Shan Trick 248-7940.

AUGUST 10FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Pixar movies presents“Up” shown at Church gym at 6:30p Movie style snacks will be provided: $1 per person donation

AUGUST 14 Yakima Bears GameThe Pavilion at the Park at 5:35p reserved for First Presbyterian Church.Tickets can be purchased in the Church office or at Connection Center for game and all you can eat hamburgers and hot dogs. Ages 0-5 is free; Ages 6-12 $12 and adults is $16

SEPTEMBER 11Kick off Sunday

SEPTEMBER 18Ghormley all church Round-upGhormley Meadow Christian Camp from 1p to 6:30pYa’ll come! Enjoy games, hikes, biking, archery, relaxation and a wonderful BBQ dinner. Save the date! More information to come.