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TOPS, BOTTOMS & TOES
The Faith, Fun & Friendship ChristCare group is launching a clothing drive called, "Tops, Bottoms, & Toes" to help Lakes Middle School Clothes Closet Program. They urgently need new undies to give to their at-risk students who have to go to school without proper clothing. If you are interested in helping with this important mission, shopping lists for new, unopened items are located on the collection boxes and on the church's website. Cash or check donations are also accepted. Last day to donate is May 3.
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CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED
An exciting video series entitled "Christianity Explored" is being offered starting April 8. We have room for 24 attendees - last week to signup - only 3 spots left for this particular series. 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.
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NEW THIS SUMMER
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 later this month.
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MUSICAL GIFTS?
Do you have a musical gift or know of someone who you would like to have share special music this summer? It does not have to be a vocal piece, instrumentalists are encouraged and welcome to share. Please contact Judy Flieger at (208) 660-1639 to reserve your Sunday. Summer schedule begins May 31st. Thank you for sharing your musical talent.
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CAMP SPALDING
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.
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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
Scholarship applications for educational advancement are available in the church office or click on this LINK. Deadline is May 1
. Beginning, returning and continuing education students are invited to apply. Turn in your application please to the church office.
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
Would you like to get to know other church members and friends in a social setting? Between now and April 13, you will have an opportunity to do this by writing (3F's) by your name on the pew pad. Both singles and couples of all ages are welcome. You will be assigned to a group with six or seven other people and gather at each other's homes over a period of four months for a shared meal and lots of fun and fellowship. This is a great opportunity for our members, new and old, and visitors to get to know the rest of your church family. Please call Jody Wilson at (208) 659-9526 or the church office at
(208) 667-8446 if you have any questions or to sign up. Jody will contact you later in April with the names and phone numbers of the people in your group.
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OUT WITH A BANG!
LET'S GO OUT WITH A "BANG"! Mark your calendars for the last and final Jolley/Keefer ChristCare Breakfast on Sunday, April 26 from 9:45am-11:00am. After lots of discussion and prayer we have decided that after 11 years of serving breakfast, it's time to hang up our aprons and move onto other projects. However, we are so excited about our last breakfast fundraising project! Lou Pennebaker, our Children & Family Director, has been doing amazing things with our Sunday School program. The number of children attending has risen dramatically. The programs in place are fantastic! Along with this, Lou has some plans to "spruce up" the second floor Sunday School area and we want to help her financially be able to do so! Come enjoy a fantastic breakfast of crepes, eggs, Swedish pancakes, sausage, and more. Enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and give generously to support the Sunday School and the precious children that are the future of our church! We look forward to breakfast together on the April 26th! Let's make this last one a great one!
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SHARE THE JOY
On Sunday, April 19, let's share the JOY of our wonderful First Pres family and bring a GUEST to church. We will celebrate our guests with extra special treats between services that day. We'll have specialty coffee drinks, Jamba Juice smoothies, ice cream, fruit, muffins and donuts. You'll want to signup on the cool COUPONS found in our Attendance Pads in each pew. Each GUEST will want a COUPON and each CHURCH MEMBER who brings a GUEST will need a COUPON. We will serve Starbucks coffee all morning as well. You'll definitely want to be part of this joyful energy!
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GLORY BE FUNDRAISER
Glory Be Flower Baskets are on sale again this year. Pre-order your baskets today - only $35 each! Delivery will start on May 1st. Two types of baskets this year can be purchased:
1) traditional baskets full of color (orders due by
April 27); or 2) Geranium baskets (orders due by April 15). If you have any questions call Susie Freligh or email at: [email protected]. Signup sheets will be available in church office and on Welcome Desk.
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COMMUNION SUNDAY, APRIL 12
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PER CAPITA
What is "per capita"? It is merely our share of helping to pay for Presbytery's 2015 expenses. All Presbyterian churches in our area make these annual contributions to Presbytery. Each active member of our church is asked to contribute $37.00. When you received your offering envelopes, the first envelope is marked "per capita" to make your offering easier. If you have questions, call Erica Waterman at the church office.
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