You may have noticed the new sign in front of the west side door in the gravel lot: "MISSIONS AUCTION WINNER". Chris Ward purchased the parking space during the Bolivia Team Auction in February. Chris will have special parking privileges every Sunday during worship service. During the work week, anyone can park in the space as usual. Congrats Chris Ward! 

We are finalizing the homestays for our summer Whitworth fellows. We have a home for the two females (Molly & Hannah) but we now need a homestay for our one male fellow, Josh. He will be working with Lou Pennebaker with the Children & Family program. We'd like to have a home fairly close to church and possibly a home with kids. If you would consider this 10 week commitment from June to mid-August, call the church office at (208) 667-8446 and ask for Becky so she can give you the details.

Let's Go Out With A Bang! Plan to join us this Sunday, April 26th from 9:45am-11:00am for a great time of fellowship and food! After 11 years of serving breakfasts this "crew" has decided to hang up their aprons and move onto other projects. Sooooo you certainly don't want to miss out on those delicious eggs, crepes, pancakes, sausage one last time!  Your support over the past 11 years has been amazing, both in attendance and your generous monetary donations. For our final fundraising project we are excited to assist Ms. Lou, our Children & Family Director, with a project to "spruce up" the second floor Sunday School rooms with fresh paint and decorations. Our Sunday School attendance has been growing and the programs offered are amazing! Consider giving generously to support our Sunday School and the precious children that are the future of our church while you enjoy great food and fellowship! See you at breakfast!    

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.

Downtown Church Day Camp will be a week of Fun in the Son. Mornings will be spent at the church and include skits, lessons, small group activities, large group worship and singing, crafts, and games. Each afternoon we will walk downtown and enjoy activities at different locations, like McEuen Park, Tubbs Hill, Sanders Beach, City Park, City Beach and the NIC Campus. This year's Day Camp theme is Fun in the Son. The daily Bible story lessons and activities will focus on a different story about Jesus, the Son of God. WHEN: July 13-17; WHERE: 1stPres; TIMES: 9:00am-4:00pm; COST: only $20 for 1st child and $15 for additional child in same family; WHO: incoming 1st-6th graders.

 

REGISTER NOW for Downtown Church Day Camp. Registration forms & payment options are available at cdadowntownchurch.org/day-camp/.  

The registration deadline is Monday, June 15. Registration is first come first serve, whenever we reach capacity registrations will be put on a waitlist.

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'!

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. 

Scholarship applications are now available for children and youth who plan to attend any camp at Camp Spalding this summer. Applications have been emailed to church families; they are also available at the church. Scholarship applications must be filled out and returned to the church by May 10. Complete one form per camper and be sure to provide all requested information. Applications will be considered and scholarships awarded on or before May 31. Questions about camp or camp scholarships call the church at (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.    

Glory Be Flower Baskets are on sale for only $35. Last chance to pre-order by April 27! Pickup of your basket will begin April 30 in the Hunter Building by Glory Be. We will also have a limited amount of baskets (not pre-order) available on Sunday May 3 for on-site purchase. If you have any questions call Susie Freligh at (208) 659-4482 or email her at: susief@cdadowntownchurch.org. Signup sheets a Welcome Desk.

 

On May 17 between services, the Stewardship committee will be available to answer your questions concerning online e-giving AND as an extra bonus, will even help you signup right on the spot. There will be a computer station in the Hunter Building and one in the Conference Room. This is a great way to give to the church - hassle free. 

"I wish I could sing in your Sanctuary for all our concerts. The sound in your Sanctuary is awesome". We heard this comment last night from a virtuoso singer after the NIC Cardinal Chorale and Chamber Singers presented their 2hr Spring Concert to a PACKED house in our Sanctuary. We calculated about 460 people were in attendance (HUGE). Not only were the pews full but standing room along the wall and a packed balcony. Even the Narthex had people standing to hear the concert. We also had people sitting in the Hunter Building watching the concert feed on our big screen TV. What a delight to see so many people attend this event in our fabulous church. Next week the Sorenson School Choir will present their Spring concert in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00pm. Free to the public.