Come early on Sunday and participate in the Downtown Church Palm Parade. We will gather in the Hunter Building prior to the morning worship services. The Palm Parade will begin at 8:45 and 10:45 am. and travel around the downtown block of Lakeside/5th Street/Sherman Ave/6th Street and right into the sanctuary for worship. *Palm Branches and streamers will be provided for parade participants.

We want to thank all the awesome work crew members who came Saturday, March 21 to help clear out the storage area. What a fabulous team. Big thanks to Allen Miller, Bill Welsh, Corey Cherrstrom, Rob Felten, Dan Brown, John Mackesy, Charlie Branch, Ron Keefer, Kurt Lyon, Gene Adkison, Lou Pennebaker, & Eric Fehr. Your volunteer service for this work project was greatly appreciated. Becky Clegg

Every Wednesday we will hold lunchtime prayer services during the season of Lent. The services will occur from 12:15pm until 12:45pm in the Sanctuary. You will enter through the Sanctuary doors off the corner of 6th and Lakeside. They are a beautiful time of prayer and meditation. All are welcome, and members of the public are encouraged to attend.

"Full of beauty, fragrance and life that breaks forth from a lifeless bulb or seed, spring flowers are a wonderful reminder and symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who broke forth from the grave on the first Easter, conquering death so that all who believe in Him might also have new life."   

In celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter Sunday worshippers are invited to bring fresh flowers of any color or size, cut from the garden or purchased at the store. These flowers will be placed on a wire wrapped cross during the Easter morning worship services. The flowered cross is a beautiful symbol and reminder of the transformation and new life of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  

We will be hosting the Ecumenical Food Kitchen Thursday, April 2. Signup sheets are available on the hallway bulletin board by the kitchen and in the Hunter Building. If you have questions, please call Bev Rasor (208) 765-3410. All help is needed and appreciated. Please signup for salads, casseroles, desserts, or help with serving our guests.

This year for Holy Week we will have two choices for a Stations of the Cross service. We will have one at noon and one at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary on Good Friday, April 3. Please join us for this moving service.  

This summer incoming 5th and 6th graders from 1st Pres. will be going to Camp Spalding for a week of summer camp (Juniors II) the week of July 26 - August 1, 2015. If you have questions or if your child is interested in attending Camp Spalding with 1st Pres. please contact Lou Pennebaker.  

Children and Families are invited to gather on Easter Sunday between services (10am - 11am) in the Gym/Family Center. Each child and/or family will be able to create an Easter Story Basket full of items to take home and use to remember and retell the events of Holy Week.

On Sunday April 5, all children are invited and encouraged to attend worship with their families in celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! There will be a special Children's Message during the worship service as well as activity bags provided for the children.  As usual childcare will be available for children up to age 3 in the Nursery. Children age 3 - 5 who choose not to remain in the worship service on Easter Sunday may be doped off in the nursery.  

Downtown Church Day Camp

This summer 1st Pres. will host a week of Summer Day Camp for incoming 1st - 6th graders the week of July 13 - 17, 2015. Save the date and watch for Day Camp details and registration information after Easter.

An exciting video series entitled "Christianity Explored" is being offered starting April 8. We have room for 24 attendees. This is a seven week series to be held in the Fireside Room on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The cost is only $10 per person. Be sure to sign up early and reserve your spot. Go online to www.cdadowntownchurch.org and you will see the banner for ONE LIFE. Click on the banner and signup now. Don't miss this valuable series.  

Let's Share the JOY of our wonderful First Pres family with our friends, family, neighbors. We'll be celebrating them on Sunday, April 19, with a party between services. Since there will be very special treats that day for you and your guests, you can be thinking of your invitees. Perhaps a neighbor or a friend you brought to Easter service or a family member. We will welcome them with great JOY and surprise treats. Also, we'll serve delicious Starbucks coffee for all that exciting Sunday. You'll definitely want to be a part of the joyful energy! 

April 27 or 2) Geranium baskets (orders due by April 15. If you have any questions call Susie Freligh or email at: susief@cdadowntownchurch.org. Signup sheets will be available in church office and on Welcome Desk.