The Search Committee has finally made their selection for the part-time receptionist position. We are pleased to welcome the dynamic duo of Laura Koepke and Emily Rogers. They will split the 20hr per week position covering Monday through Thursday for office hours. Be sure to stop by and say "Welcome" to both. The staff is excited to have new additions to our team.

  LAURA KOEPKE & EMILY ROGERS 

PROFILES: 

LAURA KOEPKE: Laura moved to Coeur d'Alene from Western Washington in 2012 so she could be closer to her two daughters, grandson and niece. Moving is not new to Laura; her father was in the Air Force and she moved every three years until marrying her late husband, Mike, in 1975. Before taking an early retirement in 2012, Laura worked at Central Kitsap School District as a Software Support Specialist/Web Developer /Designer. She recently moved to a new house in downtown CDA and enjoys being able to walk to church and other events. She also enjoys crossword puzzles, knitting, traveling, and spending time with her grandson, Gavin.

EMILY ROGERS: Emily will share the receptionist position with Laura Koepke, assisting the Church Administrator. Emily is a retired elementary teacher, moving here after 41 years in Sitka, Alaska. She has also worked in many clerical positions over the years and several positions in her church. Her husband, Tom, was raised in Coeur d'Alene, and they returned here upon retirement from banking and teaching. They have a son and three grandchildren. Her hobbies include quilting, gardening, golfing, and reading.  

LADIES and GENTLEMEN are Welcome to attend the Women's Association General Meeting, Tuesday, April 21 at 1:00pm in the FPC Gym. Please come have dessert and hear our special guest speaker, artist, sculptor, and FPC Member KEVIN KIRKING. This promises to be a wonderful program hosted by Mary's Circle. Come join us! Questions, contact Laura Coffman (208) 665-7027 or Teresa Brown-Douglas (208) 777-3090.

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.

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. Those bringing guests will have special coupons for the member & guest for a specialty coffee drink, Jamba Juice smoothies, or ice cream. Others participating in the JOY will have fruit, muffins and donuts available or you can purchase a specialty coffee or ice cream. 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 also serve Starbucks coffee all morning for free. You'll definitely want to be part of this joyful energy!

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 very soon.

Springtime brings the need for planters and landscapers to help us for a half day on Saturday, May 2nd from 8:30am to noon. If you can help us out, please tell Becky in the office (208) 667-8446 or Allen Miller who heads the Building & Grounds (208) 667-0287. We hope you can help us out with your 'green thumbs'!

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 (208) 667-8446.  

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.    

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!  

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. 

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.