Do you love music but can't carry a tune? Are you looking for a way to give back or be a part of Sunday morning worship services? The Tech Team is looking for 3-4 people to help with Sunday morning worship and a few special performances. We offer training as needed. We're looking for a commitment of every other Sunday at either 9am or 11am services. Many positions are available such as sound tech, computer tech, cameras, and lights for special events. If you are interested and would like more information contact Dan Brown or David Johnson at 208-667-8446.

Thanks to your generous donations, the at-risk students at Lakes Middle School will have access to new socks and undergarments! We collected over 500 items for their clothing closet. Our ChristCare group will also shop for additional items using the money you donated. We all feel truly blessed to be part of 1stPres. Thank You! Faith, Fun & Friendship ChristCare Group

WHO: incoming 1st-6th graders 

COST: $20 for 1st child and $15 for each additional child in the same family    

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 years' 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. 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.

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. 

Congratulations to Adam Fisher and his fiancé Mary Margaret Flannagan (Meg). Adam grew up in our church and he is the new Head Pastor for Baldwin Presbyterian Church in Melville Long Island, NY. Meg is also blessed to be the new Head Pastor for Sweet Hollow Presbyterian Church in Melville Long Island, NY. They will marry on May 10 at Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church in Louisville, KY where Adam has been Associate Pastor for Ministry to Children & Youth. Adam is the son of Scott & Susie Fischer, members of our church. Both Adam & Meg will start work in their new churches in June 2015. Congratulations to them both!

This Sunday, May 10, is the deadline to submit Scholarship Applications 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. Please fill out one form per camper and be sure to provide all requested information. Applications will be considered and scholarships awarded on or before May 31. If you have questions about camp or camp scholarships, call the church at (208) 667 8446.

Many of the dedicated Children's Ministry volunteers will take time off during the summer, but the ministries to children and families continue throughout the summer! There are many ministry opportunities for youth and adults to volunteer and serve as part of the various Children's Ministry Summer programs. Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings as well as during the week of Day Camp and for special downtown community events. Adult volunteers are also needed to assist with Youth Ministry Summer programs and events. Volunteer opportunities include; Sunday school leaders and assistants, music leadership, Day Camp counselors, drivers, and chaperones. To volunteer for or learn more about volunteering this summer with Children's or Youth Ministry programs, please contact Lou Pennebaker (call 208 667-8446 or email Lou@cdadowntownchurch.org).

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. 

It's time to gather up all your extra change, from the bottom of your purse, from under the cushions of your couch, from the top of your dresser, from the pockets of your pants, from the center console of your car, from inside the washing machine or dryer, or from wherever you toss or find loose change and bring it with you to church, on Sunday, May 10th. All money given as part of the Noisy Offering will be used to send children to camp this Summer at Camp Spalding. 50% of the Noisy Offering will be given to Camp Spalding to be used for scholarships awarded by the camp to a child/children who are not associated with a church. The remaining 50% will be used toward the cost of 1st Pres. children attending Camp Spalding this summer.

OperaCDA in its 16th year, will continue its tradition of educational outreach utilizing fresh local talent to produce "The Wonderful Wizard of Opera." 1stPres will host a presentation on May 17 at 2:00pm in the gym.  Appropriate for young and old alike. 

Thank you to the following volunteers who were part of our Plant and Cleanup Work Party on Saturday, May 2! The grounds look great so be sure to pass along your appreciation when you see one of our fabulous volunteers! Lou Pennebaker, Pastor Craig, Allen & Leslie Miller, Eric Fehr, Steve Peterson, Charlie Branch, Dennis Tolzmann, Bob Guenther, Kurt Lyon, Rick & Marcy Clutter, Cyndi Hippler, Bruce Wallies, and Darlene Nason.

 

In addition, Dan Brown and David Johnson worked inside to add computer wiring in "The Cove' (our Whitworth Fellows workspace). Thank you ALL!  

 

On April 29 the Sorenson Magnet School Children's Choir shared their musical talent with family and friends in our Sanctuary. It was a beautiful evening of singing and fun. Thank you to their Director, Charlene Babbs for sharing this talented group's voices with our church.