First Presbyterian Church of CDA Newsletter

News from the FPC Family

January 13, 2015

In This Issue

Waddling

Idea Harvest

Bolivia Mission Auction

S.S. Arkade

FPNI Volunteers Needed

Borah Volunteers Needed

Annual Salmon Feast

Women Invited

Congregational Meeting

Waddling

Becky Clegg

Church Administrator

Happy New Year!

I cannot believe we are approaching mid-month of January. WOW. Time sure does fly when you're having fun. We have so many neat activities coming up at the church this month and next. It's a shame when snow and ice cause some folks to think twice about coming to church. WE MISS YOU!

Recently when I was outside and it was snowing a good bit, I was watching Obie and Ramona waddle through the snow. Yes, a dachshund has to waddle through the snow due to their low center of gravity. God created dachshunds to be low to the ground for a variety of purposes such as getting badgers (thankfully no badgers reside in our backyard). I'd like to think He enjoys watches my two doxies waddle through the snow...at least, He made them so I can enjoy watching them waddle. So as I drove to work one day after the snowfall and I made my way through the snow, I realized that I 'waddled' or at the very least shuffled through the snow so that I did not fall. Hopefully the good Lord had a smile on His face watching me do the snow waddle.

When I was shoveling a path in the evening to help my doxies find an easier place for their business, I also got to thinking about all the shoveling of snow I have done in my life since growing up and living in Northern Idaho. I enjoy the first shoveling of snow because I love the first snowfall. The snow is fluffy and light and a piece of cake to shovel away from the sidewalks. Then as the snow increases and the snow gets heavier with freezing rain, it's not so much fun to shovel. Maybe it's a metaphor for collecting hurts and transgressions and sin. If I don't forgive and don't "Let Go and Let God" then it's like shoveling a heavy, heavy load of snow. My arms and neck ache and it's generally no fun. It's painful even. But if I let go and turn it all over to God, it's like shoveling a light layer of snow and it all goes away quickly. It also reminds me of the verse in the Old Testament, Isaiah 1:18, "Come now, let us settle the matter, says the Lord, Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow, though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool." Be careful in the days ahead as we experience more snow. We hope you can make your way to church to gather with other members and visitors as we experience a new message series, an Idea Harvest (1/18) and Pirate Sunday (1/25) along with the Annual Congregational Meeting (1/25).

Happy Waddling,

Becky

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IDEA HARVEST

Be sure to come this Sunday, January 18 for the Idea Harvest sponsored by Dream Team in the gym between services. The Idea Harvest is a huge brainstorming session where everyone gets to participate. When you come into the gym between the worship services, you will be able to circulate freely among tables representing the various areas of church life. You are encouraged to share your ideas which will be written on a 4x6 note card, and go to another table to share an idea there. Ideas can be general or specific relating to the ministry area. More instruction will be given at the event. As usual, coffee, tea and donuts will be available. Come join in the great idea harvest!

BOLIVIA MISSION AUCTION

The Bolivia Mission Team is busy preparing for our February 8 Free Lunch and Auction! We hope you're considering which items appeal to you the most! Could you use two airline tickets to anywhere in the US? Wouldn't it be fun to gather a group of friends together and purchase one of our fantastic "Dinners for 8"? How about bidding on a $30 gift card to FIRE Pizza? Would you like golf for 4 at Blackrock? Maybe CDA Resort Golf is for you? The list goes on with many other items for both silent and live auction. You don't want to miss out on the fun! Or perhaps you have an auction item you'd like to donate? If so, please complete an "Auction Donation Form" and turn it into the office. The forms can be found in the Narthex, at the information Desk in the Hunter Building, or the church office. The energetic 12 member Mission Team needs EVERYONE's help to reach our $12,000.00 goal. Plan on joining us for one worship service at 10:00am on Feb. 8 followed by a delicious lunch and auction. It's going to be great fun for a terrific cause! You will want to be there! Mark the date on your calendar now.

Example auction item: Bid on a week stay at beautiful Pend Oreille Shores waterfront condo.

S.S. ARKADE

The ALL NEW Children's Sunday School ARKade takes place during both the 9:00am & 11:00am worship services. The S.S. ARKade includes the SPLASH! Early Childhood and the First Five 1st & 2nd grade classes that began in the fall with the addition of all new curriculum for the older children that includes self-guided, self-paced Bible learning ports. The children play and learn as they explore the Bible; Memorize Bible Verses; become Scripture Sleuths and find God's answers to life's questions in the Bible. Don't miss the boat, come aboard the S.S.ARKade, Sundays at 1stPres CDA!

VOLUNTEER FOR FPNI

With the new year upon us, Family Promise coordinators are looking for additional volunteers to add to our already awesome church volunteers. If you are interested or already volunteering, please complete the attached form and drop it by the office. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. (VOLUNTEER FORM)

BORAH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

It's a new year and the need for FPC volunteers to help in the classrooms at Borah Elem School is greater than ever: all grades, usually Reading and Math for 1 hour per week. No prior experience necessary. Orientation meeting at Borah on Thursday, Jan 22, 11:30am. Please call Kitty Krier at (208) 762-8571 with questions. If you can't help, do you know someone who can?

7th ANNUAL SALMON FEAST

The 7th Annual Wild Salmon Feast is coming Saturday, February 14, 2015, to Trinity Lutheran Church in CdA. Sponsored by TLC, this popular annual dinner and auction is a benefit for Family Promise of North Idaho's mission to shelter, feed and provide solutions to families in crisis of homelessness. The dinner features wild-caught sockeye salmon grilled to perfection (chicken entr�e also available), salad, bread, rice, green beans and a beverage. We will also have the popular Dessert Auction. Tickets, $30 each, are available at 1stPres office, FPNI Coordinators or by calling Jill Dougherty at (208)-818-5465. Donation of desserts and/or silent and live auction item donations welcome.

WOMEN INVITED

The FPC Women's Association Program will be January 20 at 1:00pm in the Fireside Room. Our special guest speaker is from the Union Gospel Mission in Coeur d' Alene. Martha Circle is providing dessert. The Women's Association Board is responsible for the program and hosting. We very warmly invite guests, newcomers, and members to attend. You do not need to be a member to attend and are encouraged to join us for a time of friendly fellowship. Please contact Laura Coffman (208) 665-7027 or Teresa Brown-Douglas (208) 777-3090 for more information.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

There will be a congregational meeting January 25th after the 9:00am worship service. We will meet in the gym and listen to the church leaders share the results of our annual report.

AHOY ME MATIES!

Can ye speak pirate? Do ye have some pirate garb? Well, don ye best pirate look and be sure to come on Pirate Sunday, January 25. We'll be listening to Beck Taylor, President of Whitworth University, the home of the Whitworth Pirates. We will also have a congregational meeting for all ye maties in the gym between services. Don't miss out!!!

Note to Parents: Nursery care will be provided plus Children & Families Ministry will have activities for children 3 yrs and up.

CAN YOU HELP?

A local family is looking for a trustworthy, Christian female to spend evenings with an elderly widow in exchange for room. Some light assistance may be needed as well. Please call the church office at (208) 667-8446 if you know someone who might be a good fit for this opportunity.

NEWCOMERS RECEPTION

Welcome! New to the church? We want to get to know you better. So, if you are new, or nearly new, please come to our Newcomers Reception Sat, Jan 31, 5:00pm-6:30pm at Seasons Fresh Grill at 209 E. Lakeside Ave. CDA. Appetizers & Soft Drinks will be served. These are always fun events and are a great way to get to know some people in the church. RSVP (208) 667-8446 The Church Office

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION

Sunday Feb 1, 10:00am in Fireside Room between the services there will be a short orientation to the church. Pastor Craig will talk about the history of the church and our vision for its future. No reservations required, just make your way to the Fireside Room next to the gym.

JANUARY 23 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm in Gym

Upcoming Events

January 18
Special Idea Harvest
Sponsored by Dream Team
10:10am-11:00am
Gym

January 23
Family Potluck
PJ Party 5:30pm-7:30pm
Gym

January 25
Pirate Sunday
Annual Congregational Meeting

Between Services - gym

January 31
Newcomer's Reception
Seasons Fresh Grill
5:00pm-6:30pm

February 1
Newcomers' Orientation
10:00am - Fireside Room

February 5
Ecumenical Food Kitchen
Out turn to serve

February 8
One service only at 10am
Bolivia Mission Auction
After 10am service
Free lunch & silent/live auction

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Message Series

"REVEAL"
How to discover God in your day-to-day life

January 4

Communion

Epiphany Sunday

Revelation 1:1-3
Open Your Eyes & Ears

January 11

Revelation 1:11-19

Turn Yourself Around

January 18

Revelation 4:1-3

Come Up to God's View

January 25
Revelation 7:13-14

Learn from Others

Annual Congregational Meeting

February 1

Communion

Revelation 10:8-11:2

Get out of your Lazy Boy and

Get Engaged

February 8

Revelation 21:9-10; 22:8

Let Yourself Be Carried Away