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Sept 15, 2015 
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Blog of the Week

The Rest of the Story...
By Laura Koepke
 
Last month, Erica Waterman's sermon was on Esther and she did a masterful job of bringing the story of Esther to life. Esther was an orphan, raised by her cousin Mordecai, a Jew, during the reign of King Xerxes (approximately 400BC). King Xerxes became enraged at his queen, Vashti, and threw her out of the palace. But he missed having a wife and decided to have a 'beauty pageant' to find a replacement. Beautiful virgins were brought into the harem and for a year, they were pampered in preparations for an audience with the king. Esther was one of the girls and because of her great beauty; she was selected to be the new queen.
But, as in any good story, the plot thickens when an evil nobleman named Haman is angered by Mordecai's refusal to bow down to him. Instead of dealing with Mordecai, he decides... Read More
 
Announcements

NEW Children & Family Ministry Registration - On Line!
 
Please help us keep our records current so that you will be informed and aware of all that 1stPres has to offer Children & Families. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes and use the link below to register your family and provide us with your current and preferred contact information. Family registration cards are also available at the church for you to fill out, but by using the link below you can provide all the required information for your family electronically in just a few minutes. Thank you to those who have already submitted registration information this year!
Children & Family Registration Link:


Trunk or Treat
 
Planning is underway for this year's Trunk or Treat event, which will be held downtown on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct 31. Once again we will have teams sign-up to decorate a vehicle and hand out candy. For those unable to participate on the day we will be holding a candy drive starting next month. Last year we had about 40 volunteers and 9 trunks that gave away over 300lbs of candy to over 1200 kids! Can we best that this year? Stay tuned for more information.
Announcing Dinners at 6ish!
 
Join us for Dinners at 6ish - the cool new way to meet people and have fun! Just signup and we will place you in a group of about 8, for a series of 3 or 4 potlucks in each other's homes. Be a host if you want to or just provide a dish if you don't - it's that easy! This is a great opportunity for members & visitors, young & old, single & married to get together and get to know each other better.  We'll have a flexible schedule to accommodate most needs so sign up for lots of food, fun and fellowship today!  Call the church office at 208-667-8446 or write "Dinners at 6ish" next to your name in the pew pad and we will be in touch with you soon.
- The Membership Team

Help Wanted at Glory Be
 
Glory Be Learning Center is looking for an experienced afternoon toddler teacher.
Hours: 1:30 to 6:00 Monday-Friday.
Applicants need at least one year experience in a group setting.
Age of children: 15months to 2 1/2 yrs
Low child to care-giver ratios
Wages: $8.00/hour

ALSO

Afternoon cleaning person needed for Glory Be.

Please send your cover letter and resume to 521 E. Lakeside Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 or email office@1stpresdowntown.org 
Church News & Events

1stPres Orientation
Sunday, September 20
 
This short class will be held in the Fireside Room between services (about 10:15am). It is a great overview of the history, mission and vision of the church. Taught by Pastor Craig. 

1stPres 101
Saturday, September 26
 
This will be a one-day class held on Saturday, Sept 26 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. It is a great way to find out more about the church and the Christian faith, and it will cover all the material necessary to prepare newcomers for membership. Taught by Pastor Craig. Lunch and a children's program will be provided.
Please RSVP to the church office (208) 667-8446. 

Save The Date!
Sunday, October 4
 
Save the Date - Sunday, October 4 following 2nd Service.
An ALL-CHURCH POTLUCK, TALENT SHARING, QUILT RAFFLE, and SILENT AUCTION will be held by the Women's Association as their annual FUNdraiser for missions, The Village at Orchard Ridge, FPC Kitchen, scholarships, and miscellaneous expenses.  Come join the FUN! The women will begin selling raffle tickets for the quilt this coming Sunday right after the 10am service. They will be in the Hunter Building area by the Welcome Desk. Be sure to get your tickets. 

Groups & Gatherings

Sunday School ARKade - Children's Program
 
The Sunday School ARKade takes place on Sunday mornings during the 9:00am and 11:00am worship services. Children 3 years and older attend the beginning of the worship service. Following the Children's Moment, 3 year olds - 5th graders are dismissed to Sunday School ARKade classes located on the 2nd floor of the Hunter Building. Parents may accompany their children to class, but are not required to do so.The Sunday School ARKade includes SPLASH!, an Early Childhood class for 3 year olds - Kindergarten; First Five, a class for 1st & 2nd graders (only at 9:00 a.m.); and Bible Learning Ports, for elementary children to play and learn as they explore the Books of the Bible; Memorize Bible Verses; and become Scripture Sleuths finding God's answers to life's questions in the Bible. Children must be picked up and signed out at the end of the worship service by a parent/guardian. Don't miss the boat, come aboard the S.S.ARKade, Sundays at 1stPres CDA!  


Youth - Join Us This Fall!
 
DYG 2.0 meets SUNDAYS 10:30am - 12:15pm
 
Downstairs in the DYG (Downtown Youth Group) Room
Come hang out, jam out, and chill out as we dive into a relevant series asking questions about God, others, and ourselves!
 
Questions?
Contact Kierstie | Youth Leader | kierstie@1stpresdowntown.org

Women's Association Meetings Resume 

Ladies - Circle Groups & Women's Association Meetings Resume in September -  The first Women's Association Meeting will be at 1:00pm on Tuesday, 9/15/15 in the Fireside Room at FPC with a special program and refreshments. Newcomers are welcome to attend for sharing, caring, and learning. The Circle Groups will be using the Horizons Bible Study with the topical theme "Water" for 2015-2016. Circle Meetings are held in members' homes or at the church the first Tuesday of every month. The Association meetings have a different program each month. Both groups welcome newcomers. Please contact the Church Office at (208) 667-8446 or office@1stpresdowntown.org for more information.
 
Knitting for Warmth
 
Please join the Knitting for Warmth knitters every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am in the Conference Room.  What a fantastic ministry to the sick, housebound, or those in crisis.  All knitters welcome. Contact Betty Cheeley at (208) 664-2612 if you have questions. 
Community Events

Family Promise - Cardboard Box City
 October 9-10

Help Family Promise of North Idaho raise awareness about the many homeless families in North Idaho by raising money and sleeping in a box for one night. Download your registration packet at www.familypromiseni.org or call us at (208) 777-4190 and we will send you one. 

There will be swag, prizes, music, food, and fun!
 
Oct 9 & 10, 3pm to 7:30am.
Community United Methodist Church 1470 W. Hanley CDA 83815